{"id":31418,"date":"2025-05-19T05:02:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T05:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31418"},"modified":"2025-05-19T05:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T05:02:17","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-19-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31418","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 19 May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

JUST-IN: Ex-US President Joe Biden Diagnosed With \u2018Aggressive\u2019 Prostate Cancer<\/p>\n

FHC CJ Redeploys Judges<\/p>\n

Dan Etete, Pioneer Of Nigeria\u2019s Oil Sovereignty, Local Content \u2013 Activist<\/p>\n

INVESTIGATION\u2026Insecurity Worsening Out-of-school Crisis<\/p>\n

Food Security Threatened As Only 7% Of Farmers Get Bank Loans<\/p>\n

ICPC Ignores FOI Inquiry On Hospital Contract Fraud<\/p>\n

Ogun 2024: Tinubu Declares National Sports Festival Open<\/p>\n

3 Workers Cheat Death, Others Trapped As Building Collapses In Lagos<\/p>\n

Gov Zulum Spends Night In Marte, Begs Federal Gov\u2019t Not To Allow Town Fall To Terrorists<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Suspected Herders Kill 15 Traders In Benue Communities<\/p>\n

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

CBN slashes FG loans by over N4tn<\/p>\n

FG\u2019s electricity debt balloons by N800bn \u2013 Senate<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves licences for North\u2019s oil project<\/p>\n

Resurgent attacks: FG, Borno revamp anti-terror strategy<\/p>\n

2027 coalition: Atiku camp offers Obi VP role in one-term deal<\/p>\n

NNPCL refineries not producing enough petrol \u2013 DAPPMAN<\/p>\n

FG grants China approval to establish electric vehicle factories<\/p>\n

Japa: Doctor drain devastates 12 states<\/p>\n

Military destroys 28 illegal refineries in Niger Delta<\/p>\n

Ondo APC demands justice for chieftain killed by kidnappers<\/p>\n

Account for N500bn or face lawsuit, SERAP tells NNPCL<\/p>\n

Tinubu declares National Sports Festival opened, urges competition with integrity<\/p>\n

Nigerias diversity must be used for progress, Tinubu tells Catholic bishops<\/p>\n

Varsity unions protest unjust distribution of N50bn earned allowances<\/p>\n

AbdulRazaq laments painful disregard for safety in Kwara boat accident<\/p>\n

ICPC stopped theft of N1.6bn through tech Chairman<\/p>\n

China secures FG’s approval to establish electric vehicle factories<\/p>\n

Army urges slain soldiers’ widows to come forward with claims<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill 15 in fresh attack on Benue communities<\/p>\n

Police arrest 12 suspected criminals in Ondo, rescue kidnap victim<\/p>\n

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

Chief Judge Redeploys Enugu, Gombe, Yola, Abakaliki, Awka FHC Judges<\/p>\n

DICON Partners D7G to Boost Indigenous Production of Arms, Ammunitions for Nigerian Military<\/p>\n

INEC Publishes Particulars of Anambra Governorship Candidates<\/p>\n

APC South-south Leader Urges EFCC to Ignore Naira Abuse Allegations against Tompolo<\/p>\n

Lagos Place of Opportunity, Not Smelly, Mosquito-infested City, Says Commissioner<\/p>\n

Labour Party Youth Leader Faults INECs Delay in Enforcing Supreme Courts Judgment<\/p>\n

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

Ward delineation controversy rages in Warri<\/p>\n

I never thought of becoming a King Oba Haastrup<\/p>\n

Despite defections, Cross River Labour Party remains intact State Chairman<\/p>\n

Varsity unions threaten industrial action over unfair allocation of 50bn FG intervention fund<\/p>\n

Tinubu reiterates Nigerias commitment to global unity, friendship<\/p>\n

Minister urges women never to settle for less<\/p>\n

DHQ boosts North-East counter-insurgency with new platforms<\/p>\n

Health minister hails Dr Ihekweazus WHO appointment<\/p>\n

Zulum declares fasting day to counter Boko Haram attacks<\/p>\n

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

Reps Deputy Speaker calls for independent audit of JAMB exam system<\/p>\n

Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, rescue seven hostages<\/p>\n

Kefas approves six-month recertification of land titles in Taraba<\/p>\n

Mental health experts praise new theory on emotional resilience<\/p>\n

APM Terminals, NPA complete Apapa port quay repairs to boost operations<\/p>\n

33 states, FCT cut domestic debt as FG reports N1.85tr repayment in 18 months<\/p>\n

FG finalises governance frameworks ahead of African Energy Bank launch<\/p>\n

Months after N8b budget, TCN rallies communities against tower vandalism<\/p>\n

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

Preparation in top gear as Minister Lokpobiri confirms African Energy Bank launch<\/p>\n

FHC CJ redeploys 5 judges, reassigns case files<\/p>\n

Why Nigerians should explore citizenship investment \u2014 Olofin<\/p>\n

One dead, 3 rescued in Lagos building collapse<\/p>\n

7 die, 16 injured in Niger auto crash<\/p>\n

NDLEA intercepts N3.2bn worth of Opioids in Lagos, P-Harcourt<\/p>\n

Police arrest deposed priest, others, recover arms in Benin<\/p>\n

Herdsmen, bandits strike in Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, Kogi, kill 33<\/p>\n

Bank charges: More families return to thrift savings<\/p>\n

Lawyer condemns assassination of colleague in Anambra, wants decisive action from NBA<\/p>\n

Kidnappers kill abducted Ondo APC chairman after collecting N5 million ransom<\/p>\n

I cant recall how many children weve abducted for ritual Suspect nabbed in Ilorin<\/p>\n

Doctor who stole my baby during birth admitted to crime, apologised Ekwok<\/p>\n

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

Defection: Confusion as Edo Assembly appoints new PDP whip<\/p>\n

Senate Confirms 5 As INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners<\/p>\n

Benue Professionals ask Gov Alia, DSS, Military to end Killings<\/p>\n

Ukum Attacks: Elders council gives Suswam 7 days to apologize<\/p>\n

Stakeholders applaud Gov Enos commitment to Ibom Deep Seaport, Blue Economy<\/p>\n

Hajj 2025: FCT pilgrims visit historic Islamic sites in Madina<\/p>\n

Kaduna Farm set to launch Africas largest Centre Pivot Irrigation System<\/p>\n

Naira outlook brightens, inflation falls amid external reserves rebound<\/p>\n

South East Senators express concern over JAMB exam glitch<\/p>\n

Troops embark on nationwide offensive operations to ensure safe environment for farmers<\/p>\n

Im Very Well Wike Fires Back at Critics, Drops Hint About His Son Joining Politics<\/p>\n

FG should declare war on human trafficking Dabiri-Erewa<\/p>\n

Cardinal Onaiyekan Unveils How Pope XIV ll Be Inaugurated Today In Rome<\/p>\n

FCTA to construct additional bus terminals in Bwari, Gwagwalada<\/p>\n

Group Slams NBA President over alleged remarks on Kano govt, seeks probe<\/p>\n

TCN to conduct routine maintenance in parts of FCT<\/p>\n

Nigerian Customs Intercepts N1.5bn Contraband In Lagos<\/p>\n

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

37 die,16 sustain injuries in Kwara boat accident<\/p>\n

80-year-old ex-convict, grandma, 82, arrested as NDLEA intercepts N3.2b opioids<\/p>\n

NAF offers free medicare in Lagos community<\/p>\n

Three rescued in Lagos building collapse<\/p>\n

Kidnap-suspects kill APC ward chair in Ondo after collecting N5m ransom<\/p>\n

HEDA demands speedy justice, warns lawyers against delay tactics<\/p>\n

PSC begins promotion interviews for inspectors across 17 police zonal commands<\/p>\n

Tuggar to attend third AU-EU ministerial meeting in Brussels<\/p>\n

15 missing UTME candidates found in Imo, reunited with families Police<\/p>\n

Nigerian Scientist Ojobor wins first place at American Chemical Society Symposium<\/p>\n

Troops nab 38 oil thieves, recover 700,000 litres of stolen products in Niger Delta\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

2027: APC, PDP, LP in coalition against Tinubu-Atiku<\/p>\n

Niger: Despite curfew, thugs kill 2, injure many<\/p>\n

Automatic tickets, contracts fuelling defections to APC<\/p>\n

Borno: How Boko Haram killed 90 farmers in 5 months<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 49 in Katsina, Kebbi, Benue<\/p>\n

My husband sleeping with our 2 daughters, woman cries out<\/p>\n

2 Tiktokers jailed for sharing indecent pictures in Kano<\/p>\n

Nigerias economy facing turbulence, Food Union laments<\/p>\n

15 traders killed in fresh attack on Benue communities<\/p>\n

Gov Yusuf suspends aide over harsh comment against Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Kogi: Bandits gun down residents in community where monarch was kidnapped<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Zulum declares Monday fasting, prayer day<\/p>\n

Kidnappers kill abducted Ondo APC chairman<\/p>\n

Lokpobiri flags off construction of Bauchi oil and gas academy permanent site<\/p>\n

What Tinubu told Obi, Fayemi at Popes inauguration<\/p>\n

Rome: Nigeria remains committed to building bridges for peace, progress Tinubu<\/p>\n

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

NSCDC, Nigerian Army Strengthen Partnership to Combat Security Challenges<\/p>\n

Calls For Ogbes Sack Intensifies as Oil Sector Group Accuses NCDMB of alleges Contract Fraud, Abuse of Office<\/p>\n

TCN engages Ahoada East, West LGAs youth against vandalism<\/p>\n

New study reveals high blood pressure largely undiagnosed among HIV patients in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Group Slams Lagos NLC, Says Recruitment of Katsina Youths at Dangote Refinery Not Illegal<\/p>\n

NOSTR Gives NCDMB Boss Two Weeks to Resign Over N7.7 Billion Scandal or Face Mass Protest<\/p>\n

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

Lagos hospital pays N20m monthly for just three hours of daily power<\/p>\n

Former US President Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer<\/p>\n

Nigerian pastor deported from SA amid rape case discharge controversy<\/p>\n

Telcos bet on IPOs to catch fintechs’ mobile money race<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s health insurance lags peers on low funding<\/p>\n

SERAP urges EFCC, ICPC to probe NNPC over N500bn missing funds<\/p>\n

Abducted Ondo APC chieftain killed by kidnappers<\/p>\n

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

Afenifere Deplores Abduction Of Obalohun, Adegboyigi<\/p>\n

Many Trapped As Building Collapses In Lagos<\/p>\n

Anambra Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Recover Victims Vehicle<\/p>\n

Varsity Workers Reject FGs N50b Sharing Formula<\/p>\n

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

DSS arrests wanted kidnapper in Abuja Hajj Camp<\/p>\n

SSANU, SANU rejects lopsided distribution of N50b for varsities unions<\/p>\n

Bauchi approves new salary, welfare for doctors, other health workers<\/p>\n

UMTE glitches: Yusuf Ali faults calls for Oloyede\u2019s resignation<\/p>\n

Niger Delta: Troops nab 38 \u2018oil thieves\u2019, recover over 700,000 litres<\/p>\n

Human rights situation report for April grimmest \u2013 Ojukwu<\/p>\n

Ogun: Tinubu declares 22nd National Sports Festival open<\/p>\n

Seven months after 200 lost their lives, many die in fresh boat accident<\/p>\n

How ICPC blocked diversion of N1.6bn through technology \u2013 Chairman<\/p>\n

FHC CJ redeploys judges<\/p>\n

Group hails Tinubu, Ribadu on Forest Guards formation<\/p>\n

Kano varsity secures NUC accreditation for computer science, digital entrepreneurship, 5 others<\/p>\n

2027: Kwankwaso receives 24 retired military officers into Kwankwasiyya movement<\/p>\n

Kidnappers kill APC chieftain after N5m ransom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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