{"id":31428,"date":"2025-05-21T05:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T05:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31428"},"modified":"2025-05-21T05:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T05:21:39","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-21-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31428","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 21 May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Maradona death trial suspended as judges impartiality questioned<\/p>\n

US limits Covid boosters to over-65s or those at high risk\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

We sell a child for N500,000, harvest organs for clients, suspects confess<\/p>\n

CBN keeps interest rate at 27.5%, cites inflation slowdown, FX reforms<\/p>\n

FG to clamp down on dealers of adulterated agric inputs<\/p>\n

Katsina headcounts secondary school students for data, funding purposes<\/p>\n

Tensions rise in CANUK as disqualifications spark outcry ahead of June election<\/p>\n

WHO adopts landmark pandemic agreement<\/p>\n

Seven inmates escape after rainfall breached prison security in Osun<\/p>\n

Reps move to establish agency to oversee shutdown, cleanup of oil facilities<\/p>\n

Navy hands over seized rice, cannabis to Customs, NDLEA<\/p>\n

Man arrested for disguising as woman to sexually defrauded Lagos men<\/p>\n

UTME: CSOs, citizens decry Southeast govs, education commissioners silence<\/p>\n

Lagos govt lists items exempted from ban on single-use plastics<\/p>\n

Bank manager, others arraigned for alleged cybercrime<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill woman, abduct husband in Edo<\/p>\n

Police rescue five persons from bandits in Katsina<\/p>\n

FG deploys finance officials to manage healthcare funds in 774 LGAs<\/p>\n

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

Nigerian boxers rage as Oluwaseguns corpse remains in Ghana<\/p>\n

Missing Lagos banker\u2019s body found in morgue with machete cuts<\/p>\n

2027: Northern bigwigs postpone Tinubu\u2019s assessment over Hajj<\/p>\n

CBN retains 27.50% interest rate again<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Stray bullet kills WASSCE student, Oyo gov mourns<\/p>\n

Father sets wife, children ablaze over alleged infidelity, daughter dies<\/p>\n

May 29: Tinubu to review ministers\u2019 scorecards<\/p>\n

Lagos to enforce single-use plastic ban from July 1<\/p>\n

Treat women as equals, not property, Lagos monarch urges men<\/p>\n

Katsina Emir dethrones village head over kidnap, rape allegations<\/p>\n

Ex-Ebonyi gov knocks Wike over Fubara\u2019s suspension<\/p>\n

States to draft new framework for LG autonomy<\/p>\n

2027: Northern bigwigs postpone Tinubu\u2019s assessment over Hajj<\/p>\n

Oyo Assembly seeks justice for slain WASSCE student<\/p>\n

Father of WASSCE student killed by stray bullet drove against traffic- Oyo govt<\/p>\n

EFCC begins trial of oil magnate Akindele over $35m fraud<\/p>\n

UTME poor results caused by human error, not technical glitch – Reps Cttee<\/p>\n

Reps pass N1.78trn FCT 2025 budget for second reading<\/p>\n

Akpabio urges deeper integration, economic reform in WAfrica<\/p>\n

NANS condemns death of WASSCE student killed by police stray bullet<\/p>\n

Alausa meets UK counterpart, explores Birmingham varsity campus in Lagos<\/p>\n

FG moves to curb toxic plastics, boost circular economy<\/p>\n

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

Elon Musk Signals Plans to Cut Political Spending, Focus on Tesla<\/p>\n

CBN Retains MPR at 27.50% Amid Inflation Moderation, Improved Macroeconomic Thresholds<\/p>\n

FG: Discos Have Failed Nigerians, Remain Weakest Link in Power Sector<\/p>\n

House Urges FG to Regulate Importation of Foreign Textile Materials<\/p>\n

Akpabio: Lawmakers Not Elected to Oppose Executive, But Mandated to Foster Policies<\/p>\n

NCDMB Project: EFCC Begins Trial of Akindele on Alleged $35m Fraud<\/p>\n

BudgIT: NAssembly Inserted 11,122 Projects Worth N6.93tn into 2025 Budget<\/p>\n

N4.4tn Nigerian Sovereign Fund Cuts US Exposure, Looks to Asian, European Assets<\/p>\n

House Cttee Canvasses Independent Probe Into 2025 UTME Errors<\/p>\n

IsDB 2025: Nigeria is Open to the World for Investment, Says Finance Minister<\/p>\n

LASG: 623 Licenced Money Lenders Operating in State<\/p>\n

In Major Win for Anti-graft War, EFCC Transfers 753 Houses Seized from Emefiele to Housing Ministry<\/p>\n

WHO Adopts Historic Agreement on How to Tackle Future Global Pandemics<\/p>\n

Senate Leader: Food Security Key to Tinubus Govt, Empowers Ekiti Farmers<\/p>\n

NOA Rivers State Embarks on School Sensitisation Programme in Ahoada East, Omuma LGAs<\/p>\n

FG Deploys 744 Officers to Monitor Performance of PHCs<\/p>\n

CBN Retains MPR at 27.50%<\/p>\n

Akpabio: Lawmakers Not Elected To Confront Executive Arm<\/p>\n

Protest in Ibadan As Police Stray Bullet Kills Student Writing WASCE<\/p>\n

Umahi: Regardless Of Political Affiliations, All 5 SEast Govs Supporting Tinubu<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu Charges Civil Service Commission on Fairness, Integrity<\/p>\n

Lawmakers Move to Rejuvenate Nigerias Textile Industry<\/p>\n

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

Were open to coalition but It must be driven by the party Senate PDP Caucus<\/p>\n

3-horse battle tears PDP apart<\/p>\n

Dont dump us, PDP begs SEast stakeholders<\/p>\n

Kaduna 2027: Scramble for deputy governorship seat hots up, as groups mount pressure on Gov. Sani<\/p>\n

Labour Party calls for arrest of Rep. Ogene over alleged fake document, cyberbullying<\/p>\n

Why sudden resurgence of terror attacks NAF Chief Abubakar<\/p>\n

Why we shunned Senate summons NNPCL, NAPIMS auditors<\/p>\n

JAMB: Reps panel apologises to Nigerians over UTME glitches<\/p>\n

Lagos-Calabar coastal highway to be tolled from December 2025 Umahi<\/p>\n

NAF sets up civilian harm mitigation, response action plan, to curb collateral damage<\/p>\n

FCT area council polls: APC fixes N20m for chairmanship nomination forms<\/p>\n

NANS demands justice for student slain by policeman in Oyo<\/p>\n

Housing minister takes delivery of Emefieles estate, promises to auction it<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria builds local capacity in Aeromedical transport to cut foreign dependence<\/p>\n

Why NUJ, NBA, ASUU, Clergymen, CSOs, traditional rulers should endorse Gov Okpebholo\u2019s anti-cultism fight<\/p>\n

Stakeholders advocate better healthcare for persons with brittle bone disease<\/p>\n

Padding: NASS, BudgIT disagree over N6.93trn projects in Budget 2025<\/p>\n

Father of WASSCE candidate killed by stray bullet in Ibadan was evading arrest \u2013<\/p>\n

FCT council polls: APC pegs chairmanship forms at N20m, councillorship N2.5m<\/p>\n

UTME results due to human error, not technical glitch \u2013 Reps<\/p>\n

DisCos performance in power supply disappointing \u2013 FG<\/p>\n

NBA describes compulsory voting bill as unconstitutional, draconian<\/p>\n

JAMB to release 2025 rescheduled UTME results tomorrow<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s food imports surge 16% to $2.5bn<\/p>\n

CBN reassures public on banking sector stability<\/p>\n

List of Nigerian celebrities who have joined the US military<\/p>\n

Video: Davido fulfills promise, hosts highlife singer Bright Chimezie in Lagos<\/p>\n

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

NCoS Launches Manhunt For 7 Fleeing Inmates From Osun Custodial Centre<\/p>\n

Wike Fixes 19 Days For Projects Commissioning To Mark Tinubu\u2019s 2nd Anniversary In Office<\/p>\n

Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Historic Vatican Visit<\/p>\n

Senate Moves To Establish Central Agency For Managing Recovered Assets<\/p>\n

APC Fixes FCT Chairmanship, Councillorship Nomination Forms At N20m, N2.5m<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: EFCC Hands Over Emefiele\u2019s Forfeited 753 Housing Units To Federal Gov\u2019t<\/p>\n

NNPCL External Auditors Risk Arrest For Shunning Senate C\u2019ttee<\/p>\n

Despite Setbacks, PDP Remains Resilient \u2014 Senate Caucus<\/p>\n

DSS Arrests Mastermind Of \u20a6500m State House Land Scam<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Wife, Mother Of Wanted Bandit Leader Ado Aliero Arrested In Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

22 Months After: State Of Emergency On Food Security Not Yielding Results<\/p>\n

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

NCAA unveils roadmap to make Nigeria UAS innovation hub<\/p>\n

FAAN aligns with global standards through innovation, training and staff welfare- Emiola<\/p>\n

We Remain Strong, Despite Internal Squabbles PDP Senate Caucus Affirms<\/p>\n

Reps cttee mulls five bills to address oil sector challenges<\/p>\n

Tinubus 2nd anniversary: FCT begins 19-day project commissioning June 10<\/p>\n

Jailbreak: NCoS hunts seven escaped inmates from Ilesa prison<\/p>\n

We are investigating alleged Assault on Police in Ebonyi- Army<\/p>\n

EFCC Arrests 120 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Lagos<\/p>\n

Enugu Police Uncover Arms, Ammunition In Native Doctors Shrine<\/p>\n

NTDA partners African Travel Commission to consolidate tourism devt<\/p>\n

Troops Kill Key Bello Turjis Aide, Dozens Of Fighters In Sokoto<\/p>\n

WHO To Reduce Workforce Due To Lack Of Funds<\/p>\n

Cancer Touches Us All Biden Speaks After Diagnosis<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>Nigeria can turn arts and culture into economic powerhouse Rep Zock<\/p>\n

APC chieftain slams Atiku over alleged one-term deal with southeast<\/p>\n

PDP begs southeast to reconsider exit threat over Ude-Okoye nomination<\/p>\n

Akpabio, stakeholders urge Africa to end raw material export dependency<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria must take lead in Africas auto sector, by Innoson founder<\/p>\n

DJ Cuppy performs at Bill Gates Foundations Africa Day event in Seattle<\/p>\n

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

UK, Canada, France threaten Israel with concrete actions over Gaza<\/p>\n

Trumps in-law confirmed as US ambassador to France<\/p>\n

Why CBN retained interest rates<\/p>\n

NASS workers seek return to CPS as Reps move to amend Pension Act<\/p>\n

Time Magazine names Dangote among worlds 100 philanthropists<\/p>\n

Nasarawa gets N9.75bn refund for airport project<\/p>\n

Kano residents express cautious optimism over electricity bill<\/p>\n

Lagos secures $22m investment to expand fibre infrastructure<\/p>\n

Nigeria loses $11bn to digital skills gap annually<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: EFCC hands over Emefieles former 750 duplexes to Housing minister<\/p>\n

Umahi: Obi should emulate all South East Govs working with Tinubu<\/p>\n

Why many feel justice is for sale in Nigeria El-Rufai<\/p>\n

Policemen chasing yahoo boys gun down WASSCE candidate in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Akpabio: We werent elected to fight executive<\/p>\n

FCT teachers, LG workers give conditions to suspend strike<\/p>\n

JUST IN: CBN retains monetary rates at 27.5%<\/p>\n

Ideato Rep Raises Alarm over Impending cut off of Imo Community by Erosion<\/p>\n

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

NSITF boss seeks deployment of AI, digitalization for workplace safety<\/p>\n

Enugu : Unknown gunmen attack oil and gas station in Oji River LGA<\/p>\n

FCTA approves three contracts worth N2.6bn<\/p>\n

Rise in insecurity, desperation by groups to discredit Tinubus good works -Karimi<\/p>\n

New TRCN boss vows to boost teaching standards<\/p>\n

Why politicians are defecting to ruling party, supporting Tinubu- APC G3<\/p>\n

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

Oil surges on report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran<\/p>\n

Rwanda asks UN to relocate agencies to Kigali<\/p>\n

Dangote named among TIME Magazine’s top 100 philanthropists in the world<\/p>\n

EFCC transfers Emefiele’s 753 forfeited homes to government<\/p>\n

Police stray bullet kills WAEC candidate in Ibadan, stirs chaos<\/p>\n

Senate moves to cut EFCC, ICPC powers, create Asset Recovery Agency<\/p>\n

JAMB to release rescheduled results for 379,000 candidates tomorrow<\/p>\n

Government should do what the private sector can not do \u2013 Part 2<\/p>\n

BudgIT uncovers N6.93 trillion worth of project insertions by NASS in 2025 budget<\/p>\n

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

NNPCL, NAPIMS External Auditors Tackle Senate Cttee Over Appearance<\/p>\n

Reps Propose Five Bills To Address Nigerias Oil Sector Challenges<\/p>\n

Oyo Assembly Yields To Pressure, Backs Rotational Chairmanship<\/p>\n

PDP Waxing Strong, Not Collapsing As Rumoured Says Senate Caucus<\/p>\n

NNPP Spokesman Criticizes El-Rufais Premature Comments On Opposition Coalition Talks<\/p>\n

Defamation Suit: Court Dismisses VeryDarkMans Objection<\/p>\n

2027: Coalitionll Not Fail El-Rufai<\/p>\n

NSF: Gas Explosion Sparks Panic At Game Venue In Abeokuta<\/p>\n

Tinubus Visit To Vatican Marks Era Of Interfaith Cooperation Abiola<\/p>\n

Senate Threatens To Arrest NNPCL External Auditors<\/p>\n

Davido Hosts Bright Chimezie At His Lagos Residence<\/p>\n

TOAN Complies With Kwara Govts New Transport Colour Code<\/p>\n

Reps Pass Bill To Establish Natl Ear Centre In Abia<\/p>\n

NSITF Advocates Adoption Of AI In Workplace Safety<\/p>\n

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

How Nigerian entrepreneurs are disrupting the global iGaming scene with innovative business models<\/p>\n

Osun Amotekun battles hotel robbers, recovers vehicle, TV sets<\/p>\n

Public universities require curriculum, teaching method reforms\u00a0 \u2013 Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n

Senate moves to cut EFCC, ICPC powers, create asset recovery agency<\/p>\n

Time Magazine names Aliko Dangote among the Top 100 philanthropists globally<\/p>\n

2025 UTME: We \u2018re investigating glitches \u2013 Reps<\/p>\n

Umahi: All south-east governors supporting Tinubu<\/p>\n

Amidst cracks, South-east PDP nominates Ude-okoye for national secretary<\/p>\n

How Police stray bullet killed 17 year-old WAEC student in Ibadan \u2013 Eyewitness<\/p>\n

Youths protest EFCC harassment, midnight raids in Edo<\/p>\n

Breaking: Rainfall wreck havoc as 7 inmates escape in Osun prison<\/p>\n

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand surge but prices remain low<\/p>\n

Global oil demand to average 105mbd 2025 OPEC<\/p>\n

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