{"id":31200,"date":"2025-03-21T05:51:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T05:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31200"},"modified":"2025-03-21T05:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T05:53:47","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-21-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31200","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 21 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

NATION\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trump signs executive order to dismantle US Department of Education<\/p>\n

Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv as Israel expands Gaza ground operations<\/p>\n

M23 rebels eastern Congo town centre<\/p>\n

Sudan Army close to taking control of Presidential Palace<\/p>\n

UNESCO, UK govt, others inaugurate 1.9m project to boost GDP, diversification<\/p>\n

Hoodlums rape, kill 11-year-old Delta student<\/p>\n

N77,000 allowance to take effect in March NYSC DG<\/p>\n

Alleged N620m fraud: Lawyers absence stalls pastor, others arraignment<\/p>\n

Appeal Court dismisses suit seeking dethronement of Emir of Zazzau<\/p>\n

Rivers: Tinubu lauds NASS for prioritising peoples security, welfare of above partisan interests<\/p>\n

PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

FG pardoned 4,000 prisoners, saved N1bn feeding cost Minister<\/p>\n

Fallen container grounds motorists on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway<\/p>\n

US-based Nigerian woman faces 10-year jail for $40,980 fraud<\/p>\n

Rivers emergency rule: FG deploys 10,000 troops against vandals as opposition, NLC protest<\/p>\n

APC backs Tinubu as Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai intensify coalition talks<\/p>\n

25% oversubscription of First Holdco\u2019s N150bn rights issue paves the way for its private placement of N350bn<\/p>\n

36 state assemblies unify rules on lawmakers\u2019 suspension, impeachment<\/p>\n

How drunk policeman killed my son, Niger widow cries out<\/p>\n

Teenager shot by Imo landlord dies after surgery<\/p>\n

Rivers emergency rule: N\u2019Assembly backs Tinubu as Fubara counters President\u2019s allegation<\/p>\n

Fleeing Chinese miners escape mob attack in Niger after knocking down 15-year-old girl<\/p>\n

NHRC accuses police officer, village head of extorting alleged witchcraft suspect<\/p>\n

Kano gives property owners three-month for occupation or risk revocation<\/p>\n

Wike offers to foot medical bills of Abuja truck explosion victims<\/p>\n

Rights group condemns Rivers emergency rule<\/p>\n

2,125 illegal refineries destroyed, 700 vandals arrested in 2024 Minister<\/p>\n

Delta among largest economy in Nigeria SSG<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders probe, priority treatment for victims of Abuja truck explosion<\/p>\n

FG to release N400bn gas infrastructure fund in two weeks -Petroleum minister<\/p>\n

Emergency rule: Tinubu welcomes NASS approval, says Rivers crisis threatened economic gains<\/p>\n

Again Bandits attack Benue community<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigerian Army Denies Allegations of Invasion by Electricity Distribution Workers Association<\/p>\n

Oyetola: Maritime Sector Positioned for Green Shipping as NIMASA Advocates SustainablePractices<\/p>\n

Stock Market Records Marginal Decline to Maintain Bearish Trend<\/p>\n

India Seeks Streamlined Regulatory Processes to Deepen India-Nigeria Business Relations<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Convene Summit to address Worsening Food Insecurity<\/p>\n

Samsung Unveils New AI-powered Galaxy A Series Smartphones<\/p>\n

Fubara Denies Link to Attack on Oil Pipelines<\/p>\n

Tuggar: Nigeria Has Drawn $14bn Investment from India, 250m Investment for Nigerian Businesses<\/p>\n

Tinubu Orders Probe into Abuja Tanker Explosion as Death Toll Hits 10<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Others Lead Coalition Against Tinubu<\/p>\n

Breaking: Senate Okays Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers With Conditions<\/p>\n

SUN\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

No amount of gang up can stop Tinubus re-election in 2027 Ganduje<\/p>\n

What Ill do differently to stop insecurity in Anambra Moghalu<\/p>\n

Tinubus govt needs to be supported to do more Shettima, AYCF leader<\/p>\n

Anambra: Infrastructure at expense of quality life counterproductive Nwosu, LP guber aspirant<\/p>\n

Rivers: Fubara responds to Tinubus allegations, fingers Wike in ongoing crisis<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Reps approve emergency rule in Rivers with voice vote<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders probe into Karu tanker blast, treatment for victims<\/p>\n

Rivers State of Emergency: Obi decries use of voice votes by NASS<\/p>\n

Enough talk, its time to end malnutrition: Shettima calls for collective action at NCN<\/p>\n

Edo task force demolishes more houses linked to kidnappers:<\/p>\n

NJC dismisses reports on Kanus release, return to Kenya<\/p>\n

Jos crisis: Security agencies, stakeholders pledge to maintain peace in Plateau<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Senate approves state of emergency in Rivers<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

No elected Edo council chairman defected to APC, PDP clarifies<\/p>\n

Anambra guber: LP rules out godfatherism, money politics during primary<\/p>\n

Tinubu on track in governance despite hiccups, says Asagba of Asaba<\/p>\n

Embrace peace or face wrath, Rivers sole administrator tells troublemakers<\/p>\n

N620m alleged fraud: Prosecution counsels absence stalls clergys arraignment<\/p>\n

Aviation security leaders rally governments, operators behind digital identity<\/p>\n

Youths must be encouraged to take leadership roles,says Cecilia Ibru<\/p>\n

Nigeria ranked 12th in Africa, drops three steps in latest happiness report<\/p>\n

Expert laments rising use of synthetic drugs among youths<\/p>\n

American purchasable at $5m, Nigerian priceless, proudly Nigerian!<\/p>\n

Edo govt demolishes kidnappers house in Uromi<\/p>\n

Salary review for political office holders underway, says RMAFC Chairman<\/p>\n

2027: Ganduje, Minister dismiss Atiku, Obi, el-Rufai coalition as failed gang-up<\/p>\n

NASS faces backlash over state of emergency approval, Fubara denies culpability<\/p>\n

Thrones for hire: How politics, corrupt process taint traditional institution, royal stools<\/p>\n

For peace, PANDEF advises Tinubu to reverse Rivers emergency rule<\/p>\n

I endured Akpabios sexual advances for over a year, Natasha alleges<\/p>\n

We freed 4,082 minor offenders to save N1b yearly, says FG<\/p>\n

Rivers sole administrator arrives government house with Wike’s allies<\/p>\n

Police arrest notorious rail vandal in Kafanchan, says Opeifa<\/p>\n

FG to recruit 10,000 agro rangers for farmers protection amid herders’ killings<\/p>\n

Bayelsa, UNICEF sign partnership on healthcare, nutrition services<\/p>\n

Experts warn 70% of Nigerians rely on unsafe water sources<\/p>\n

Group demands APC produce speaker after majority shift in Edo Assembly<\/p>\n

Repentant drug addict reveals why drug abuse war will fail<\/p>\n

FG announces arrests of Interpol Red List fugitives in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Mandatory certification: CIPMN to crack down on unlicensed project managers April 1<\/p>\n

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bitcoin holds strong despite 23% correction, as experts predict could hit $200K<\/p>\n

Emergency rule: Ijaw to meet, decide on options for self-determination \u2013 INC president<\/p>\n

Rivers Crisis: Anger as NASS approves emergency rule with voice vote<\/p>\n

Why FG hasn\u2019t commenced direct allocation to LGs \u2013 ALGON<\/p>\n

We\u2019re committed to democracy, free speech, healthy opposition \u2014 FG<\/p>\n

10 killed, 30 suffer burns as another truck explodes in Abuja<\/p>\n

FG rehabilitates 3,030 inmates, fortifies prisons<\/p>\n

Lagos sees surge in public school enrolment as Sanwo-Olu prioritizes education<\/p>\n

Asaba 1967 massacre: Our people need apology, Obi of Asaba tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Rivers Crisis: Anger as NASS approves emergency rule with voice vote<\/p>\n

Peter Obi slams NASS for approving emergency rule in Rivers<\/p>\n

Emefiele: Court rejects EFCC\u2019s request to file additional evidence<\/p>\n

Ibadan tragedy: Oyo withdraws charges against Ooni\u2019s ex-wife, Oriyomi Hamzat<\/p>\n

Atiku, Peter Obi, Fayemi, el-Rufai launch coalition against Tinubu<\/p>\n

CJN didnt order Nnamdi Kanus release NJC<\/p>\n

Immigration to roll out e-Visa soon, explains how its fighting corruption<\/p>\n

Tinubu is desperate to whip opponents to their knees Niger Delta activist<\/p>\n

One officer killed as Police neutralise 12 bandits in Benue<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presidential Aide Arogundade Bags Doctorate In Business Management<\/p>\n

Kidnapper Confesses To Crime As Edo Govt Demolishes Building<\/p>\n

Rivers Crisis: PAP Cautions Ex-agitators Against Being Used By Political Actors<\/p>\n

Federal Gov’t Releases 4,082 Prisoners To Save N1bn Annually<\/p>\n

Engineers Advocate Passage Of Water Bill For Sustainable Supply<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Alerts Public On Fake Anti-malaria Drugs In Circulation<\/p>\n

Herders Kill 2 Soldiers, 2 Farmers In Benue<\/p>\n

Wike Pays Medical Bills Of Abuja Accident Victims, Calls For Strict Compliance With Traffic Rules<\/p>\n

Rivers: Yiaga Africa Demands Reversal Of Emergency Rule<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Raids Shops In Rivers, Seizes 120 Fake Bags Of Rice<\/p>\n

C & S To Celebrate Founder Orimolade As Church Marks Centenary Anniversary<\/p>\n

Gov Okpebholo Dissociates Self From South-South Govs’ Position On Emergency Rule In Rivers<\/p>\n

Tinubu Orders Review Of Road Safety Protocols After Fatal Abuja Explosion<\/p>\n

TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tantita expands CSR efforts with NOUN facility for inmates<\/p>\n

Nigerians in diaspora reject Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers<\/p>\n

Experts raise alarm over increasing use of synthetic drug among youth<\/p>\n

FG targets 10 million metric tonnes of steel production annually ‘ Minister<\/p>\n

FRSC arrests 7,798 number plate offenders arrested in two months<\/p>\n

APC group lauds Tinubu over Rivers intervention<\/p>\n

FG to forward ambassador nominees to Senate for confirmation soon ‘ Tuggar<\/p>\n

Nigeria facilitates $14bn investment with India<\/p>\n

PDP mourns victims of Abuja tanker explosion<\/p>\n

FG flags off 10Mmscf\/day CNG mother station construction in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Ex-Canadian PM, Trudeau, foreign envoys, others to attend Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation<\/p>\n

DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seplat Energy successfully raises $567m trough debt refinancing<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets 10m tonnes of annual steel production to slash imports<\/p>\n

Be impartial in trial of FGs case against Nnamdi Kanu, Igbo war veterans urge Justice Omotosho<\/p>\n

NBA declares removal of Gov Fubara, Deputy , Members of Rivers State House of Assembly unconstitutional, unlawful<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspects recover drugs, weapons meant for terrorists in Yobe<\/p>\n

Fire engulfs Kano market, properties worth billions burnt<\/p>\n

Wike issues one-week ultimatum for land allocation to affected Gishiri residents<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

How Nigeria rescued infants trapped in Gaza Minister<\/p>\n

2027: You cant stop Tinubu, Ganduje dares Atiku, El-Rufai, others<\/p>\n

Emergency rule: Two-thirds majority cant be determined by voice vote, Obi tackles NAssembly<\/p>\n

Naira-for-crude: Motorists engage in panic buying<\/p>\n

AfDBs $500m facility to unlock $10bn for farmers, agribusinesses in Africa<\/p>\n

Why we are investing N366.2bn on data centre in Nigeria OADC<\/p>\n

FG announces full subscription of N250bn real estate investment fund<\/p>\n

Emergency rule: National Assembly members are Patriotic, says Tinubu<\/p>\n

Adeleke University forcing Muslim students to attend church programmes, MURIC writes NUC<\/p>\n

NYSC To Start Paying Corps Members N77k March DG<\/p>\n

LG Funds: ALGON Slams El Rufai, Absolves Uba Sani Of Allegations<\/p>\n

Uba Sani Has Initiated 78 Roads, Commissioned 21<\/p>\n

Rivers: South South Governors Reject State of Emergency, Fubaras Suspension<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Accountability group flays EFCCs witch-hunt against Bauchi govt officials<\/p>\n

Archbishop Benny Danson Condemns State of Emergency in Rivers, Calls for Governors Reinstatement<\/p>\n

Death toll in Abuja truck explosion rises to 10<\/p>\n

South-South group backs Gov. Bala Mohammed, Peter Obis strategic alliance, urges support<\/p>\n

SON declares war on substandard tyres, engages Abuja dealers<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Petrol price to near N900\/litre after Iran sanctions<\/p>\n

Stakeholders call for investments to unlock Nigeria’s sports<\/p>\n

Mbah’s huge investment in education, health, infrastructure a turning point for Enugu ‘ UNICEF<\/p>\n

NLC, TUC seek reversal of state of emergency in Rivers<\/p>\n

Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of six AMCON board members<\/p>\n

DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

RIVERS: Tinubu, NASS Have Failed Nigeria’s Democracy ‘ African Group<\/p>\n

Bianca Ojukwu Laments Women Marginalisation In Politics<\/p>\n

Tinubu’s State Of Emergency: Courageous, Ingenuous Move’ BAT Lawyers<\/p>\n

Police Foil Plans To Drag It Into Land Grabbing By Former Senate President<\/p>\n

Nigerians In Diaspora Reject Emergency Rule In Rivers, Threaten Protest Across America<\/p>\n

23rd NYSC DG, Brig Gen Nafiu Promises Transparent Leadership, Robust Corps Welfare<\/p>\n

Oyo Security Council Warns Illegal Miners, Bandits As Makinde Chairs Expanded Meeting<\/p>\n

N\/Assembly Focused On Restoring Peace In Rivers ‘ Agbese<\/p>\n

No Court Vacated Order Restraining Senate From Trying Natasha Uduaghan ‘ Group<\/p>\n

Nigerians, Cubans Set For ProvidusBank’s World Poetry Day Celebration<\/p>\n

We Increase IGR By 150%, Says Interior Minister<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

How Stress, Mental Health, Poor Salary Cause Police Officers To Take Own Lives Security Experts<\/p>\n

Group Seeks Policies, Regulations To Improve Cashew Value Chain<\/p>\n

Food Security: FAO, NESG Advocate For Policies To Tackle Challenges<\/p>\n

GIP Scheme: Nigeria, Brazil Sign $1.1bn Deal To Boost Agriculture<\/p>\n

Livestock: Minister Calls For Creation Of Specialised Colleges Nationwide<\/p>\n

Emergency Rule: Tinubu Stabbed Us From Behind PANDEF<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Seizes 120 Bags Of Counterfeit Rice In Rivers Market<\/p>\n

PDP Blames Abuja Tanker Explosion On Poor Infrastructure<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

With$14bn investment from India, others,Tinubu has made life easier for Nigerians FG<\/p>\n

Gunmen kidnap senior FRSC official in Benue<\/p>\n

Day after tanker explosion, truck wreaks fresh havoc along Abuja highway<\/p>\n

Rivers: Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete assumes office, holds security meeting<\/p>\n

Kirsty Coventry: Meet new President of International Olympics Committee<\/p>\n

No court vacated order restraining Senate from trying Natasha Uduaghan Group<\/p>\n

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