{"id":31373,"date":"2025-05-08T05:38:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T05:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31373"},"modified":"2025-05-08T05:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T05:38:49","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-8-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31373","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 8 May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Pope: Cardinals resume voting today after inconclusive first ballot<\/p>\n

Labour Party suspends Otti, Nwokocha, Kingibe, others<\/p>\n

18-year-old apprentice impregnates 10 girls in five months<\/p>\n

Power minister opposes construction of 4,800MW nuclear power plants<\/p>\n

Police hunt pirates after kidnap of 13 Rivers boat passengers<\/p>\n

24 federal higher institutions powered by solar \u2013 Minister<\/p>\n

Flood threat: Kaduna opens safety camps in 13 LGAs<\/p>\n

FG to support two million children at risk of violence<\/p>\n

Nigeria completes $3.4bn IMF loan principal repayment<\/p>\n

How Nnamdi Kanu incited violence through broadcasts \u2013 FG<\/p>\n

LP crisis: Abure probe begins, Kingibe, others suspended<\/p>\n

Food security: FG disburses N12bn, reclaims northern farmland<\/p>\n

Reps urge free screening, subsidised treatment of cancer patients<\/p>\n

NEPC, NBS sign pact to track $31.8m informal export trade<\/p>\n

Our voices unheard, governors’ wives lament underrepresentation<\/p>\n

Senate passes two tax reform bills, rejects VAT increase<\/p>\n

JUST IN: EFCC releases VeryDarkMan after detention<\/p>\n

Rising insecurity: FG orders new strategy amid fresh attacks in Borno, Benue<\/p>\n

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

Troops Foil Another Attack on Military Formations, Killing Many Terrorists<\/p>\n

FG: Terrorists Lack Sophisticated Air Power Capabilities<\/p>\n

UNICEF Demands Accountability, Feedback from CSOs on Programmes<\/p>\n

Financial Inclusion: FG To Fast-track Cash Transfers To 15m Households<\/p>\n

Kwara Remains One of Most Peaceful States, Says Nigerian Military<\/p>\n

Obasanjo Inaugurates Four Substations in Aba, Says AIPP Justified His Power Sector Reform<\/p>\n

In Pursuit of Excellence, FIRS Announces Strategic Transformation Agenda<\/p>\n

FOI: Court Asked to Include FCTA in Suit Seeking Release of Directors Academic Records<\/p>\n

Over 1,000 SMEs to attend 2025 Convergence Africa Conference in Abuja<\/p>\n

Wigwes Helicopter Crashed Due to Negligence, Pilots Error, Says NTSB<\/p>\n

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

VeryDarkMan released from EFCC custody<\/p>\n

Senate passes two tax reform bills, updates VAT sharing formula<\/p>\n

FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations<\/p>\n

Labour Party suspends Otti, five others amid leadership crisis<\/p>\n

SSANU demands urgent action on salary payment delays via GIFMIS<\/p>\n

FG establishes task force to expedite cash transfers to 15 million households<\/p>\n

Nigerian military capable of defeating terrorists Defence Minister Badaru<\/p>\n

MDCAN decries non-implementation of 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals<\/p>\n

Newly approved national marine, blue economy policy will create sustainable prosperity for Nigeria Oyetola<\/p>\n

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

CFOs urged to integrate AI with operations<\/p>\n

Investors gain N1.8 trillion in three days on rising optimism<\/p>\n

FG to unlock Nigeria\u2019s digital economy across regions<\/p>\n

Atiku challenges Tinubu, cabinet on \u2018Nigeria First\u2019 policy<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests 322 suspected drug abusers in Delta<\/p>\n

Creative industry to provide 2.7 million jobs by 2025, says Abbas<\/p>\n

NTSB blames pilot error, safety lapses for crash that killed Wigwe<\/p>\n

Court stops Ekiti PDP LG, state congresses<\/p>\n

Makinde calls for peace on Ibadan, Iwo boundary dispute<\/p>\n

Leading the Way: Nigerias Teen Girls Saying No to Pressure<\/p>\n

Nigerian military killed 13,000 terrorists, rescued 10,000 hostages Minister<\/p>\n

Nigeria to begin export of locally made military equipment Minister<\/p>\n

NELFund disbursed N54bn to 303 institutions, 293,000 students MD<\/p>\n

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

Labour to demand cost of living allowance amid worsening economic hardship \u2014<\/p>\n

FG faults Reps, differs with Senate over security summit<\/p>\n

Cardinals fail to elect new pope at first voting as black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria First\u201d policy amidst surmountable economic challenges<\/p>\n

ECOWAS court, Lagos judiciary strengthen judicial cooperation<\/p>\n

LG polls: Lagos to shut road for APC primaries<\/p>\n

2027: PDP leaders renew push for Damagum\u2019s replacement<\/p>\n

Defections: One-party state \u2018ll suffocate Nigerians, lead to anarchy \u2013 Jonathan warns<\/p>\n

Just in: EFCC releases VeryDarkMan after five days in detention<\/p>\n

LP crisis: Nenadi Usman begins disciplinary action against Abure<\/p>\n

Otti\u2019s purported suspension: Abure, clown in desperate search for crown \u2013 Aide<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll accommodate Kwankwaso, when he decides to join us \u2013 Ganduje<\/p>\n

Pilot error, faulty equipment to blame for crash that killed Herbert Wigwe \u2013 US report<\/p>\n

Anambra: 18-year-old apprentice allegedly impregnates 10 girls in five months<\/p>\n

Ebonyi: Hoodlums attack former Perm. Sec, set his vehicle, cash ablaze<\/p>\n

I\u2019m broke, yet accused of money laundering \u2013 VDM breaks silence after EFCC release<\/p>\n

Poor JAMB results reflect Nigeria\u2019s deteriorating education sector \u2014 Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Banks\u2019 borrowings from CBN drop 97% to N380 bn<\/p>\n

NANS seeks TETFund, NELFUND support to tackle student health crisis<\/p>\n

Rich people must pay for education of poor ones \u2014 Ofuokwu<\/p>\n

EFCC interrogates Iyabo Ojo over money spraying at daughters wedding<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria Needs National Summit To Tackle Insecurity, Senator Jimoh Proposes<\/p>\n

National sports festival: Catalyst for Development, says Oborevwori<\/p>\n

Ijaw leader, Okaba tasks Turnah on collaboration with Wike<\/p>\n

Reps want FG to protect civilians, military from terrorists attacks<\/p>\n

Rise up, meet expectations, Akpabio urges Senators @ resumption<\/p>\n

Bwalas remarks and Tinubu camps anxiety over Atikus coalition Surge<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu doesnt need Kwankwaso to win Kano Mustapha Kano<\/p>\n

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

Eight varsities to benefit from ministry, REA 24-hour electricity agreement<\/p>\n

Lagos council polls: We will organise credible primaries, says Ogala<\/p>\n

Kwara remains one of most peaceful, says military, praises AbdulRazaq<\/p>\n

Ex-Delta gov Uduaghan officially joins APC<\/p>\n

FG sets up task force to accelerate cash transfers to 15 million households<\/p>\n

Junior Popes wife marks actors 45th posthumous birthday<\/p>\n

EFCC arraigns Eezee Tee over $397,106 alleged forex fraud, money laundering<\/p>\n

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

US Supreme Court Greenlights Trump’s Ban on Transgender Military Service<\/p>\n

India Launches Airstrikes on Pakistan After Kashmir Tourist Killings, Eight Dead<\/p>\n

Tariffs: US, Chinese Officials Set for High-Stakes Talks in Switzerland<\/p>\n

Nollywood Star Okey Bakassi Crowned Traditional Ruler in Imo State<\/p>\n

UCL: Flick Reacts as Inter Milan Edge Barcelona in Seven-Goal Thriller<\/p>\n

Ganduje Hints at Welcoming Kwankwaso Back to APC Amid Internal Party Opposition<\/p>\n

Governor Sule Dismisses Fears of One-Party Dominance in Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

Insecurity: Minister, National Assembly differ<\/p>\n

One-party state dangerous for Nigeria \u2013 Jonathan<\/p>\n

Soldiers, insurgents die in battle over Borno community<\/p>\n

IGP sets up special police unit for elite\u2019s protection<\/p>\n

Insurgency: Convert forests to military bases, Ganduje tells FG<\/p>\n

Shettima: Global Trade War a Warning for Nigeria to grow what we eat<\/p>\n

LP crisis: Usman initiates disciplinary action against Abure<\/p>\n

LP crisis: Abure faction suspends Otti, Nwokocha, Kingibe, others<\/p>\n

Lagos Council Chairman slumps at APC stakeholders meeting<\/p>\n

Alleged terrorism: Court admits fresh evidence against Kanu<\/p>\n

I dumped PDP to retain benefits of my office Edo Speaker<\/p>\n

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

13,543 eliminated in two years, Defence Minister<\/p>\n

LP Caretaker Committee set up disciplinary committee against Abure<\/p>\n

NEPC records $31.8m informal export trade in months, signs MoU with NBS on data capturing<\/p>\n

NYCN, Others Condemn Media Trial, Misinformation against Akpabio<\/p>\n

Court admits DSS evidence of Kanu calling for the assassination of prominent Nigerians<\/p>\n

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

LP\u2019s Abure faces probe as Otti, Kingibe, others suspended<\/p>\n

Military kills over 13,000 terrorists, rescues 10,000 hostages in joint offensive<\/p>\n

Nigeria tightens border defence as new terrorist groups Lakurawa, Mahmuda emerge<\/p>\n

Labour Party suspends Otti, Kingibe, others over anti-party activities<\/p>\n

Swap your Escalade for Innoson, Nord if you believe in \u2018Nigeria First\u2019, Atiku challenges Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria to get 510,000 bpd from ExxonMobil\u2019s $1.5bn deal<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s tariff on Vietnam is boon for Nigeria\u2019s cashew<\/p>\n

Factories, not aid, to redefine Nigeria, Africa\u2019s future<\/p>\n

Nigerians\u2019 data spend doubles on 50% tariff hike<\/p>\n

2025 UTME is Nigeria\u2019s third-worst performance since 2016<\/p>\n

Senate passes two tax reform bills, removes contentious clauses, retains 7.5% VAT<\/p>\n

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

Stop Giving Terrorists Undue Publicity, Report Them As Criminals, FG Challenges Media Houses<\/p>\n

Court Adjourns To 19th June, Suit By BIPC Against NDIC, Defunct All States Trust Bank<\/p>\n

Lagos Physical Planning OfficeReceived 77 Applications, Granted 35 Provisional Layout Plan Approvals, Others ‘ Olumide<\/p>\n

Digital Skills Critical For Nigeria’s Survival, Senator Sampson Says At Global Education Conference<\/p>\n

NITDA Commisions Regional Office In Enugu To Boost Digital Economy<\/p>\n

Reps To Probe Giwa Barracks Fire, Rising Boko Haram Attacks In Borno, Yobe<\/p>\n

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

Telecoms: Focus On Rural Telephony, Stakeholders Urge FG<\/p>\n

Tariff: Fear Heightens Over Trump\u2019s Trashing Of $5trn AGOA Treaty<\/p>\n

Nigeria First Policy: Atiku Challenges Tinubu To Lead By Example<\/p>\n

Senate Passes Two Tax Reform Bills<\/p>\n

CAPPA Urges FG To Regulate Junk Food Marketing, Warns of Rising Health Crisis<\/p>\n

FG Eyes Nuclear Energy To Power Nigeria<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu Launch 10b ACCESS Finance For MSME<\/p>\n

FG Moves To Fast Track Cash Transfers To 15m Households<\/p>\n

Kalu Seeks US Partnership For Electoral Reforms<\/p>\n

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

How Nigeria can lead next tech revolution with AI \u2013 Minister<\/p>\n

Breaking: PSG edge Arsenal, to face Inter Milan in UEFA Champions League final<\/p>\n

SSANU threatens action over payment of salaries<\/p>\n

SEC begins tech adoption assessment for capital market<\/p>\n

NEMA launches national mass fatality response plan<\/p>\n

FG seals deal with Brazil on direct air links<\/p>\n

Domestic equity remains bullish, gains N307bn<\/p>\n

FG plans $186m green bond in 2025<\/p>\n

Hope as oil prices rise ahead US \/China trade talk<\/p>\n

Suspension: Labour Party Rep reaffirms loyalty to Otti<\/p>\n

Senate passes 2 tax reform bills, executive vice chairman to head Nigeria Revenue Service<\/p>\n

U20 AFCON: Nigeria\u2019s Flying Eagles in 2-2 draw vs Kenya to reach quarter-final<\/p>\n

Breaking: ALGON chairman collapses in APC stakeholders meeting<\/p>\n

Students loan disbursement: We wont allow selfish institutions sabotage Tinubus efforts NELFUND<\/p>\n

NSE harps on workforce health, safety to sustain productivity<\/p>\n

For trying to smuggling protected ants, Kenya court fines teens<\/p>\n

Iran welcomes Oman-mediated ceasefire halting U.S. attacks on Yemen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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