{"id":31222,"date":"2025-03-27T05:19:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T05:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31222"},"modified":"2025-03-27T05:19:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T05:19:15","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-27-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31222","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 27 March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

FIFA announces $125m prize for Club World Cup winner<\/p>\n

Reps move to convert 37 Lagos LCDAs to LGs<\/p>\n

States oppose bill seeking immunity removal from VP, govs, deputies<\/p>\n

Nigeria sliding towards lawlessness, anarchy Bayelsa deputy gov<\/p>\n

UNICAL\u2019s first female SUG president gifts best-graduating student with N1m<\/p>\n

Dafinone hails Tinubu, Umahi for fast-tracking Niger Delta highway projects<\/p>\n

NGO trains Bayelsa private security operatives in human rights, community policing<\/p>\n

Ex-agitator denies link to Bayelsa pipeline attack, calls for investigation<\/p>\n

A\u2019Ibom community petitions police over alleged arrests, demands probe<\/p>\n

Reps propose Nigerian citizenship for major foreign investors<\/p>\n

LASG vows to end corruption in public procurement<\/p>\n

INEC confirms petitioners’ contact details, notifies Natasha of recall process<\/p>\n

‘Sorry for the insults,’ Natasha apologises to Ezekwesili over clash with Nwaebonyi<\/p>\n

Rivers sole administrator orders LG heads to submit council reports<\/p>\n

I\u2019m pleased with my verbal exchange with Nwebonyi \u2013 Ezekwesili<\/p>\n

Natasha faults INEC, says petition for recall should have been dismissed<\/p>\n

91 groups seek INEC registration as coalition talks gather steam<\/p>\n

P\u2019Harcourt refinery hits 180-day non-stop operation \u2014 PETROAN<\/p>\n

Reps propose Nigerian citizenship for major foreign investors<\/p>\n

Naira-for-crude: Petrol price hike looms as talks drag, imports rise<\/p>\n

Soyinka does not need to criticise Tinubu<\/p>\n

EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara<\/p>\n

Court orders Rivers to pay residents N1.1bn for unlawful demolitions<\/p>\n

Nasarawa farmers commend FG, IFAD for boosting rice production<\/p>\n

Ex-Rivers LG chairmen visit Fubara, pledge loyalty<\/p>\n

Stakeholders advocate financial support for women-owned enterprises<\/p>\n

INEC confirms petitioners’ contact details, notifies Natasha of recall process<\/p>\n

Senate passes orthopaedic hospitals amendment bill<\/p>\n

Osun re-presents ex-finance commissioner as nominee on Living Trust Bank’s board<\/p>\n

Senate urges telecoms to cut data cost<\/p>\n

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

Hundreds of Palestinians Protest Against Hamas After Conflict Resumes<\/p>\n

Stakeholders to Convene in Kigali for 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership, Business Summit<\/p>\n

Pandemonium as Mob Barricade Kubwa Expressway, Kill Two Policemen<\/p>\n

Army Seeks Stakeholders Collaboration to Tackle Illegal Oil Bunkering in NDelta<\/p>\n

Alleged N162m Fraud: Court Dismisses Falanas Suit against Zinox Chairman, Others<\/p>\n

Shettima to Judiciary: Remain Steadfast, Unwavering in Dispensing Justice<\/p>\n

FG Directs NAFDAC to Formulate Regulations for Enforcement of Salt Targets in Processed Foods<\/p>\n

Reps Pledge More Budgetary Allocation for Regulatory Agencies<\/p>\n

FG Vows to Preserve Independence of National Bureau of Statistics<\/p>\n

In Landmark Deal, MTN, Airtel Agree on Network Infrastructure Sharing in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Mimiko: Retiring Military Officers at 60 Great Disservice to Nigeria<\/p>\n

FG: 57% of Health Facilities in Nigeria Now Carter for TB Cases<\/p>\n

UN General Assembly: Soyinka Decries Modern-day Slavery in Africa<\/p>\n

Shettima To Judiciary: Remain Steadfast, Unwavering in Dispensing Justice<\/p>\n

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

APC disclaims timetable for nationwide Congresses<\/p>\n

APC, PDP trade words over alleged sponsored protests in Edo<\/p>\n

Rivers crisis is all about protection of interests, not the populace -Farah Dagogo<\/p>\n

Fresh trouble for Natasha as INEC notifies her of recall proceedings<\/p>\n

Adeleke orders IDP camp for displaced residents of warring Osun communities<\/p>\n

Senate to probe rising cost of data services in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigerias unity is key to greatness SGF Akume<\/p>\n

Dont compromise quality seeds for food production, NASC warns producers<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze faults reopening of Kalus EFCC case<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria to face Ghana in friendly before Rwanda, SAfrica clashes<\/p>\n

Dalung: Inept football managers stifling Nigerias football development<\/p>\n

Super Eagles not solely dependent on Osimhen, says Troost-Ekong<\/p>\n

How apex court judgment sustains rift in embattled opposition party<\/p>\n

Bill to create Orlu State passes second reading at Reps<\/p>\n

Police kill five suspected kidnappers in Delta<\/p>\n

Concerns over dumping of refuse in Ajegunle canal<\/p>\n

Unlawful demolition: Court awards N1.1b against Rivers govt<\/p>\n

Three years after, businessman rebuilds Imo Police division<\/p>\n

Court remands driver over death of five Osun varsitystudents<\/p>\n

EFCC re-arraigns Dasuki, three others over N33.2b arms fraud<\/p>\n

UK set to cut public spending by billions of pounds<\/p>\n

How Nigeria can leverage innovation to power sustainable growth<\/p>\n

SON ramps up efforts to standardise locally-made goods<\/p>\n

Hope for cheaper drugs as FG exempts duty, VAT on pharmaceutical raw materials<\/p>\n

Index dips by 0.1 per cent amid selloff in 17 stocks<\/p>\n

Intervention fund delay worsens power illiquidity as monthly subsidies hit N200b<\/p>\n

Nigerias renewable energy stagnates as global capacity hits 4,448GW<\/p>\n

Maritime stakeholders slam FG over neglect of eastern rail infrastructure<\/p>\n

Retirees commend prompt payment of N68.2 billion benefits<\/p>\n

NDE trains 33,692 in vocational skills, empowers 5,532 beneficiaries<\/p>\n

Zulum urges periodical training for civil servants to boost service delivery<\/div>\n

FG urged to sanction states for neglecting disability law<\/p>\n

90% of Nigerians suffering from oral health challenges<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs $404m to deliver TB services amid USAID funding cuts<\/p>\n

Nigeria records new feat in robotic prostate cancer surgery<\/p>\n

Lawmakers seek suspension of four UNICROSS governing council members over misconduct<\/p>\n

Police arrest native doctor, others over ritual killing in Rivers<\/p>\n

Disquiet as police probe alleged infiltration of NAssembly by Russian KGB<\/p>\n

APC lawmaker asks party to back Oborevworis re-election bid<\/p>\n

New book prescribes food for chronic health conditions<\/p>\n

Unsolicited messages:Time to strengthen consumer privacy rights<\/p>\n

Natasha vs Akpabio: Group calls for senate leadership to step aside for fair investigation<\/p>\n

Otu stops all ongoing building construction in UNICROSS<\/p>\n

FG suspends FRCN annual levy, sets up review committee<\/p>\n

Reps move to transfer oil, gas control to states<\/p>\n

INEC notifies Natasha of recall petition<\/p>\n

INC tells Tinubu to reconsider emergency declaration in Rivers<\/p>\n

Stakeholders to convene in Rwanda for Africas economic growth<\/p>\n

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

Police kill 5 kidnappers in gun battle, arrest 3 in Delta<\/p>\n

Judges should live like hermits to uphold integrity \u2014 Ihediwa, SAN<\/p>\n

Rivers\u2019 sole administrator suspends political appointees<\/p>\n

Reps move to strip VP, govs, dep govs of their immunity<\/p>\n

Shettima to Judiciary: Expectations high, shun temptations<\/p>\n

How top govt official in Ogun tried to allegedly frustrate murder trial in Lagos<\/p>\n

INEC: Tinubu shops for Yakubu\u2019s replacement<\/p>\n

Reps move to strip VP, govs, dep govs of their immunity<\/p>\n

26,000 children held in prisons \u2013 FG<\/p>\n

Gas explosion kills two, injures 12 in Abia<\/p>\n

Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Cross River, 3 dead as houses crumble<\/p>\n

North Carolina lawmakers introduce bills to invest up to 5% of pension funds in crypto<\/p>\n

FG pushes for cold chain infrastructure to boost food security<\/p>\n

Military must embrace Warrior Ethos for victory in adversity CDS Musa<\/p>\n

No Muslim student was suspended Adeleke University MSSN<\/p>\n

Sorry for the insults, Natasha apologises to Ezekwesili over clash with Nwaebonyi<\/p>\n

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

Motion To Immortalise Humphrey Nwosu Divides Senate<\/p>\n

PDP Governors Challenge Fubara’s Suspension At Supreme Court<\/p>\n

6 Years After: Multi-billion-naira Baro Port In Niger Rots Away<\/p>\n

Finally, Customs Implements Zero Tariff On Pharmaceutical Inputs<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares March 31, April 1, Public Holidays<\/p>\n

INEC Notifies Natasha, Akpabio Of Recall Process<\/p>\n

Customs Intercepts N1.72bn Trucks Of Rice, Petrol, Others In 1 Month<\/p>\n

EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-PDP Chairman Ali’s Son Over Alleged N2.2bn Oil Subsidy Fraud<\/p>\n

Experts Hail Book On ‘African Perspectives’ In Development Paradigm<\/p>\n

My Sermons Against Alcohol, Ritualists Caused Attack On My Tafseer By Masked Gunmen ‘ Oyo Cleric<\/p>\n

Dollars-for-Crude Policy, Direct Attack On Local Refineries ‘ CEDES<\/p>\n

Stop Lying To Electorate, Emir Of Ilorin Tells Politicians<\/p>\n

3 Killed, Houses Destroyed Amid Heavy Downpour In Cross River<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu directs TETFund to take over completion of abandoned National Library HQ<\/p>\n

FG pauses implementation of new FRC levies on private firms, others<\/p>\n

FG seeks stakeholders’ support for forfeiture of arms after court’sjudgement<\/p>\n

Reps probe MDAs’ utilisation of 5% user charge for road maintenance<\/p>\n

Senate passes bill to repeal, re-enact NIMC Act<\/p>\n

Cross River govt assists UNICROSS to battle encroachment, recovers assets<\/p>\n

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

Tension mounts in Zamfara over 13-month suspension of 10 lawmakers<\/p>\n

EFCC nabs 13 internet fraudsters in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Security agencies reaffirm protection of worshippers at religious centers<\/p>\n

Reps push for conduct of general elections in one day<\/p>\n

NSITF, NDE partner to tackle unemployment with social safety nets<\/p>\n

Alleged terrorists negotiator: Absence of witnesses stalls Tukur Mamus trial<\/p>\n

Two military base in Borno hit by Boko Haram<\/p>\n

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

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Tinubu appoints pioneer registrar of new Federal varsity<\/p>\n

Female campus journalists: our survival stories amid gender stereotypes<\/p>\n

Edo exco ratifies suspension of 71 rebellious Enigie by Oba of Benin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mob barricades Abuja expressway as taskforce allegedly kills one<\/p>\n

FG sets limits for sodium in salt, bread, biscuits, processed meats, vegetables, others<\/p>\n

Task force attacks, injures soldier at Ebonyi market<\/p>\n

DJ Cuppy hopeful of female leadership in Nigeria after Namibias historic feat<\/p>\n

Dont be swayed by the mob, Shettima tells Judiciary<\/p>\n

Your 2027 presidential bid will fail, Wikes aide knocks Atiku<\/p>\n

Police quiz Senator over alleged KGB infiltration of NASS<\/p>\n

Police arrest cook over alleged $35,000 theft, rescue kidnapped woman<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Rivers sole administrator suspends Faburas appointees<\/p>\n

Recall: Natasha blames INEC for allowing petitioners correct their errors<\/p>\n

INEC notifies Natasha of move to recall her from senate<\/p>\n

Lakurawa kills Customs officers in Kebbi<\/p>\n

FG declares public holidays for Eid-El-Fitr<\/p>\n

Police: How Rivers resident drugged, raped underaged siblings used for rituals<\/p>\n

Senate rejects motion to immortalise late Humphrey Nwosu<\/p>\n

Understanding the Importance of Professional Legal Advice<\/p>\n

Wike will Ensure You Lose Again, FCT Ministers spokesman taunts Atiku<\/p>\n

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Natasha recall: Petitioners have provided details INEC<\/p>\n

CDD dissociates from group falsely claiming its identity, attacking politicians<\/p>\n

Bill to strip VP, Govs, Deputy Govs of Immunity scales Second Reading at Reps<\/p>\n

Senate moves to halt high cost of data imposed by telecom operators<\/p>\n

Lassa fever kills corps member in Ogun<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Rivers Crisis: Civil Society Advocates for Truth and Reconciliation Committee<\/p>\n

Sexual harassment case: Group calls for Akpabios resignation, cites judicial interference<\/p>\n

Interior Ministry moves to enhance expatriate administration, business support<\/p>\n

UYI decry disenfranchisement of Security personnel, INEC, NYSC, Inmates on Election Day<\/p>\n

NDE trains 33,692 unemployed youths, gives loans, starter packs to 5,532<\/p>\n

Honour Nwosu, name national monument after him, INEC, others tell FG<\/p>\n

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

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FG resolves Osun-Segilola dispute for improved mining operations<\/p>\n

Reps’ constitutional amendment bills erode federalism<\/p>\n

DMO crosses N1trn Sukuk bond issuance as demand swells<\/p>\n

Analysts see T-Bill yields dropping at Wednesday auction as liquidity returns<\/p>\n

Naira gains in black market as demand moves to NFEM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Top 10 oil-producing states in Nigeria by daily crude output<\/p>\n

Dangote refinery issues tender to sell fuel oil, document summary shows<\/p>\n

Again, General Hydrocarbons Limited floors First Bank in court<\/p>\n

NAFDAC crackdown: 5 dead feared, others hospitalised in Onitsha drug market<\/p>\n

Money supply hits 3-month low on liquidity squeeze<\/p>\n

U.S. Fed rate hold intensifies Nigeria Eurobonds’ sell-off<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Rivers Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Office Holders, Appointees<\/p>\n

FG Declares March 31st , April 1st, 2025 Public Holiday To Mark EID EL- FITR<\/p>\n

INEC Confirms Receipt Of Petitioners’ Contact Details in Natasha’s Recall Bid<\/p>\n

Reps Consider Bill To Strip VP, Govs, Deputies Of Immunity<\/p>\n

NANS Ondo Axis Decries Failing Learning Infrastructure, Attack On Students<\/p>\n

Bills For Death Penalty Review, LG Reform, Citizenship By Investment, Indigene Status, Others Pass Second Reading<\/p>\n

HoR Probes Non-Remittance Of 5% Petrol Levy For Road Maintenance<\/p>\n

APC, PDP In Verbal War Over Alleged Planned Sponsored Protests In Edo<\/p>\n

Orlu State Creation: Bill Passes Second Reading At Reps<\/p>\n

Rivers: Coalition’s Report Says Fubara Erroneously Implicated On Security Issues<\/p>\n

PANDEF Hails Tinubu On S\/South Commission Bill<\/p>\n

Rivers: Former LG Chairmen Visit Suspended Gov Fubara<\/p>\n

South Africa Sweat Over Potential 2026 World Cup Sanction<\/p>\n

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

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Ramadan: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holiday<\/p>\n

SAfrica Returnee Jailed For Money Laundering<\/p>\n

FG: 26,000 Children In Custodial Facilities Nationwide<\/p>\n

Hypertension: FG Launches Natl Guideline To Reduce High Sodium Intake<\/p>\n

Ijaw Nation: Members Attending Nocturnal Meetings Will Be Deregistered Okaba<\/p>\n

Bill To Strip VP, Govs, Deputies Of Immunity Passes Second Reading<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Slowing Economy: UK Finance Minister Announces Spending Cuts<\/p>\n

Ex-Rivers LG Chairmen Visit Fubara, Declare Loyalty<\/p>\n

Senate Seeks FGs Intervention In High Cost Of Data Services<\/p>\n

CPS: Five States Lag Behind As Lagos, 11 Others Commence Full Implementation<\/p>\n

Fubara Slapping Democracy In The Face APC<\/p>\n

Ceasefire: Ukraine, Russias Truce Agreements Run Into Trouble<\/p>\n

Kalu Backs Constitutional Role For Traditional Rulers<\/p>\n

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

Rivers crisis: It\u2019s time for dialogue \u2013 Diri<\/p>\n

PETROAN urges refrain from panic buying, says NNPCL sustaining supply<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s economic reforms spark market rally, lower sovereign risk<\/p>\n

We need more than CNII Order to secure telecom investments \u2013 Experts<\/p>\n

We are ready for cargo train services to Kano \u2013 NRC MD<\/p>\n

LaLiga: Nigeria\u2019s Umar Sadiq scoops Goal of the Month award for March<\/p>\n

EFCC nabs 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin<\/p>\n

MTN, Airtel Africa evolve landmark network sharing infrastructure deal<\/p>\n

Natasha: Kogi Central petitioners \u2018ve fulfilled recall requirements \u2013 INEC<\/p>\n

Pandemonium as taskforce launch attack on soldier in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Breaking: FG declares public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr in 2025<\/p>\n

Bears return as equity market sheds N74bn<\/p>\n

Breaking: INEC notifies Natasha of recall petition, begins verification process<\/p>\n

AMCON: Bello, others confirmed as non executive chairman, directors<\/p>\n

Senate frowns at rising cost of data services in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Senate rejects motion to immortalise Humprey Nwosu as June 12 hero<\/p>\n

When Tumsah challenged our collective conscience<\/p>\n

Kidnappers demand N20m to release Imo Catholic priest<\/p>\n

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