{"id":31533,"date":"2025-06-18T05:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T05:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31533"},"modified":"2025-06-18T05:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T05:53:14","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-18-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31533","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 18 June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump Seeks \u201cReal End\u201d To Iran-Israel Conflict, Not Ceasefire<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army Prioritises Media Collaboration For National Security \u2013COAS<\/p>\n

Online Publishers Vow To Tackle Fake News Peddlers<\/p>\n

NHRC Expresses Deep Concern Over Alarming Killings In Benue, Plateau<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom Monarch Remanded Over Rape Of 8-year-old<\/p>\n

Transport Minister Lauds Wike Over Abuja World-Class Bus Terminals<\/p>\n

Over 6,500 Nigerian Pilgrims Return From Hajj<\/p>\n

INEC Rejects PDP NEC Meeting Notice As Tinubu Commits To Autonomy<\/p>\n

Benue Killings: Gov Alia Rejects Self-Defence, Hints At Community Policing<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Federal Gov\u2019t To Evacuate Stranded Nigerians From Israel, Iran<\/p>\n

Delta North: APC Chairmen Disown Ned Nwoko\u2019s Endorsement For 2nd Term<\/p>\n

Benue Killings: No Credible Evidence To Substantiate Internal Sabotage Claims \u2014 DHQ<\/p>\n

Benue Killings: Youth Group Calls For Self-defence<\/p>\n

Projects: I\u2019m Proud Of Gov Lawal\u2019s Achievements, Says Ex-President Obasanjo<\/p>\n

CBN Affirms Banking Sector Strength, Issues Routine Transitional Guidance<\/p>\n

Action Collective Accuses Akpabio Of Desperation, Plot Against Natasha<\/p>\n

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

Pope Leo to revive papal holidays abandoned by Francis<\/p>\n

Nigeria imports N1.2tn crude as local output stumbles<\/p>\n

Reps probe N1.12tn Anchor Borrowers fund diversion<\/p>\n

Fuel distribution scheme will create jobs, says Dangote refinery<\/p>\n

Ex-VP Sambo, former minister trade blame over failed power privatisation<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Chair, Govs, INEC hold emergency talks<\/p>\n

Benue bloodshed: Gov, Assembly at odds as SGF, ex-generals move in<\/p>\n

Reps probe N1.12tn Anchor Borrowers fund diversion<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Chair, Govs, INEC hold emergency talks<\/p>\n

Nigeria unveils 2025 World Population Report<\/p>\n

No pilgrimage to Israel until crisis is resolved- NC<\/p>\n

Senseless bloodshed must stop, CDS instructs troops during Benue visit<\/p>\n

PenCom engages NPAN over N720m pension arrears<\/p>\n

Benue killings, indication of state failure – Joe Odumakin<\/p>\n

NEMA sends relief materials to Benue community<\/p>\n

Kalu condemns Benue killings, urges security agencies to collaborate<\/p>\n

Tinubu’s 17 Rivers nominees declare assets after DSS clearance<\/p>\n

Czech Republic partners with Ondo to drive development<\/p>\n

Primary won’t cause rift among Osun APC gov aspirants Ex-Speaker<\/p>\n

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

CBN Sells T-BillsWorth N7.9trn, Rejects N12.24trnBidsin Five Months<\/p>\n

SUNU Assurances Pays N3.28bn in Claims for 2024, Posts N3.87bnProfit<\/p>\n

U.S. Mission to Drive Foreign Direct Investment Support for Lagos Free Zone<\/p>\n

Report:Nigerias Furniture Industry Set for 300% Growth by 2027<\/p>\n

INEC to PDP: Your 100th NEC Meeting Not In Compliance With Regulations, Guidelines of Political Parties<\/p>\n

EU, Nigeria Deepen Collaboration in Fight Against Transnational Crimes<\/p>\n

Over 5000 Attend Africas First Global AI Summit for Children in Lagos<\/p>\n

Policy Innovation Centre Set to Host 2025 Gender, Inclusion Summit<\/p>\n

Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Calls on Nigeria to Support Referendum in Western Sahara<\/p>\n

Tinubu At Public Private Partnership Summit: What Matters To Average Nigerian Is Basic Infrastructure, Not Promises<\/p>\n

APC Members Petition Ganduje, Accuse Wike of Hijacking FCT Party Structure<\/p>\n

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

FCT council poll: APC grants waiver to newly defected members<\/p>\n

Lagos council polls: PDP chairmanship candidate in Olorunda LCDA promises massive development<\/p>\n

INEC rejects PDPs correspondence on June 30 NEC meeting<\/p>\n

Tinubu flags off construction of new INEC national headquarters in Abuja<\/p>\n

House panel demands evidence of 1.12trn ABP disbursement<\/p>\n

Benue massacre: We are tired of condolence visits, killings must stop Senate<\/p>\n

BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days<\/p>\n

ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on 110m projects to improve peace, development in region<\/p>\n

Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear Alia<\/p>\n

No Nigerian on pilgrimage in Israel NCPC<\/p>\n

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

Iran crisis: Germany backs Israel, says its doing dirty work for all of us<\/p>\n

Rivers electoral chairman promises transparency, neutrality<\/p>\n

INEC rejects PDP NEC meeting notice over missing national secretarys signature<\/p>\n

Alia ignored warnings from Akume, others on Benues security Lawmaker<\/p>\n

NEMA sends relief materials to Benue attack victims<\/p>\n

Obi condemns killings in Enugu, calls for enhanced security measures<\/p>\n

Benue Killings: APC chieftain decries arrest of protesters by security agents<\/p>\n

26 suspected kidnappers arrested in Kogi forests<\/p>\n

Kwara govt replies PDP, says no pilgrims stranded in Mecca<\/p>\n

No excuse for wrong use of firearms, Imo CP warns officers<\/p>\n

Shippers seek replacement of container deposit refund with insurance model<\/p>\n

Centre unveils reforms to strengthen maritime standards<\/p>\n

NECA seeks policy alignment for enterprise sustainability<\/p>\n

Fibre optic cables will spur jobs, justify local investment, says Coleman boss<\/p>\n

JAMB recommends sanctions for 11 CBT centres, registrants over fingerprint infractions<\/p>\n

UKs Loughborough varsity pursues long-term academic collaboration in Nigeria<\/p>\n

UNICEF trains over 20m children, youth to promote climate action<\/p>\n

Brain Drain to Brain Gain: Revitalising cardiovascular care in Nigeria<\/div>\n

FG announces emergency evacuation of Nigerians in Israel, Iran<\/p>\n

CBN issues routine transitional guidance, says banks are healthy<\/p>\n

Afenifere tackles FG over alignment of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway.<\/p>\n

Diri launches Bayelsa e-Commerce programme to empower 500 entrepreneurs<\/p>\n

We wont kill Irans supreme leader for now, says Trump<\/p>\n

NELFUND urges schools to submit student data for loan approval<\/p>\n

Benue Killings: CAN tasks govt on intelligence-driven security response<\/p>\n

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

Israel-Iran conflict: G7 leaders call for de-escalation<\/p>\n

Fuel scarcity looms as marketers, truck owners boycott Lekki-Epe corridor<\/p>\n

Naira depreciates to N1,598\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

2027: Delta North APC chairmen distance self from Nwoko\u2019s 2nd term endorsement<\/p>\n

Nigeria records spike in Lassa Fever cases as death toll hits 143<\/p>\n

Nigeria to evacuate citizens from Iran-Israel conflict zone, calls for Peace<\/p>\n

Yelewata Massacre: Benue indigenes in diaspora write Tinubu, demand end to killings<\/p>\n

Benue killings: Our gory ordeal, by survivors<\/p>\n

We have total control of Iran\u2019s skies \u2013 Trump<\/p>\n

2027: PDP mocks APC over Gombe brawl, says no to political violence<\/p>\n

INEC rejects PDP NEC meeting notice, cites error<\/p>\n

Fuel scarcity looms as marketers, truck owners boycott Lekki-Epe corridor<\/p>\n

Investors suffer \u20a6183bn loss on NGX<\/p>\n

Fresh fears over N54.99trn budget as OPEC puts Nigeria\u2019s oil output at 1.544m bpd \u2014 OPEC<\/p>\n

Benue Massacre: Tiv communities flee to Nasarawa, as humanitarian crisis looms in the state<\/p>\n

Benue Massacre: Tinubus visit to crime scene refreshing Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Peter Obi thanks Tinubu for deciding to visit scenes of Benue massacre<\/p>\n

UN condemns Benue attacks, calls for justice<\/p>\n

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

Court Delays Arraignment Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan In Defamation Case to 30th<\/p>\n

Akabanga Lagos becomes exclusive distributor of Rwandas Iconic Chili Oil in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Experts warn sugary drinks industry fuelling climate crisis<\/p>\n

Alleged defamation: Judge rejects FG prayer to order Natashas arrest<\/p>\n

Tinubu champions borderless, prosperous West Africa ahead of economic summit<\/p>\n

Corps members raise alarm over degrading state of Gombe NYSC camp<\/p>\n

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

NEMA deploys relief items to Benue as attacks displace 6,527<\/p>\n

Klinsmann urges Tinubu, Alia to take decisive actions on Benue security<\/p>\n

Why Rivers Emergency Rule approval was in closed session, by Senate<\/p>\n

FG launches sensitisation campaign for LG proof of address system<\/p>\n

Nigeria records increased LASSA fever cases<\/p>\n

China will roll out measures on market access, inspection Yan Yuqing<\/p>\n

LG polls: Again, aggrieved APC members protest partys choice in Yaba<\/p>\n

Tinubu at 2025 PPP Summit: Nigerians want infrastructure, not promises<\/p>\n

Yelewata killings: Senate leadership to accompany Tinubu to Benue Wednesday<\/p>\n

LG polls: Again, aggrieved APC members protest partys choice in Yaba<\/p>\n

Reps probe 1.12tr anchor borrowers fund, demand accountability from NIRSAL, BOI<\/p>\n

Were open to credible investors for economic growth, Aiyedatiwa tells Czech Republic<\/p>\n

Fed govt to link credit scores to NIN in sweeping credit reform drive<\/p>\n

ACPN urges Tinubu to end marginalisation of non-physician professionals, misuse of strikes<\/p>\n

\u00a0 <\/strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

FG launches access-to-work scheme for PWDs<\/p>\n

Customs\u2019 media outfit seeks partnership with Daily Trust<\/p>\n

FG launches campaign for LGs proof of address system implementation<\/p>\n

Mokwa floods: 700 persons still missing \u2013 Niger govt<\/p>\n

N\/Assembly transmits tax reform bills to Tinubu<\/p>\n

China provided 85% of Abuja water project cost Wike<\/p>\n

Foreigners flee Iran, Israel as war enters fifth day<\/p>\n

Plastic pollution becoming transboundary problem ECOWAS<\/p>\n

Lagos govt, marketers dispute threatens fuel distribution nationwide<\/p>\n

CAC to review service fees from August 1<\/p>\n

Analysts warn of rising fuel price over Israel\/Iranian conflict<\/p>\n

FCCPC moves against price fixing, harmful products<\/p>\n

Tinubu harps on PPP to deliver infrastructure<\/p>\n

LCCI to FG: Address structural drivers of inflation<\/p>\n

Near-absence of CNG in North is alarming Centre<\/p>\n

Police inspectors lament delayed promotion, appeal to IGP, PSC<\/p>\n

Reps Probe Disbursement of N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers Programme, others<\/p>\n

Mokwa Flood: Non-Indigenes Mostly Affected Niger Gov<\/p>\n

N13.8bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ponzi scheme director<\/p>\n

Banks, BDCs recapitalisation signals strong, resilient financial system<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Suspected Killers of Rivers DPO<\/p>\n

War: Over 600 foreigners flee into Azerbaijan from Iran<\/p>\n

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

COAS urges media to promote national security<\/p>\n

Matawalle, Yari, others enough to deliver Zamfara for Tinubu Group replies Kalu<\/p>\n

FG approves construction of six bus terminals nationwide<\/p>\n

Anambra Election: How Chukwuma wants to galvanise youths to rescue state from political abnormality<\/p>\n

11 CBT centres, registrants face severe sanctions over finger print infractions JAMB<\/p>\n

Zamfara APC Youths Reject Governor Dauda Lawals Alleged Alliance With Tinubu<\/p>\n

Benue Killings: CCYF Urges Self-Defense, Government Action Amid Rising Death Toll<\/p>\n

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

Airlines face turbulence as plane leasing firms battle supply<\/p>\n

Decades-old naira devaluation fails to spark export boom<\/p>\n

Dangote\u2019s bet on CNG to shake up downstream sector<\/p>\n

Nigeria faces severe hunger as food basket state boils<\/p>\n

Afrexim-backed medical centre to lure pharma giants to Nigeria<\/p>\n

Petrol scarcity looms as tanker operators protest N12,500 levy in Lagos<\/p>\n

Oil, war and the naira: Nigeria\u2019s fragile balancing act<\/p>\n

Trouble as Senate faults non-indigene\u2019s appointment as Rivers\u2019 electoral chairman<\/p>\n

Benue killings: Deputy speaker urges security agencies to collaborate<\/p>\n

Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria\u2019s commitment to PPPs, opens door to investment to bridge $2.3 trillion infrastructure gap<\/p>\n

PENCOM considers \u20a630bn annual gratuity for retiring civil servants<\/p>\n

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

Senate Screens Nominees For Rivers Electoral, Civil Service, LG Commissions<\/p>\n

Kwara Assembly Considers 25 Bills, Over 60 Motions<\/p>\n

Military, Media Working In National Security Interest COAS<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly Adopts Recommendations On Geographic Information Service Bill<\/p>\n

BRICS: Nigeria Calls For Intl Collaboration To Tackle Emerging Health Threats<\/p>\n

LP To Tinubu: APC NEast Crisis Is Political Karma<\/p>\n

PDP Rejects Lawmakers Empowerment Programme In Ondo<\/p>\n

Benue Kiliings: Nigerians Tired Of Mourning, Condolence Visits Senate<\/p>\n

Obasanjo Commends Gov Lawal For Development Strides In Zamfara<\/p>\n

Enough Of Distortions: Yayi Is Peoples Mandate For Ogun 2027<\/p>\n

Act Decisively ON Killings In Benue, Plateau, PFN Urges Tinubu<\/p>\n

African Championship: Nigeria Flag National Team Heads For Egypt<\/p>\n

Ali Bellos Name Did Not Feature In Bank Transaction EFCC Witness<\/p>\n

Ogun Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Arrest Wanted Suspect<\/p>\n

Adamawa APC Denies Endorsing Ribadu For Political Office<\/p>\n

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

Senate queries presidential nominee for Rivers State Electoral Commission<\/p>\n

Nigerian youths: Time bomb waiting to explode<\/p>\n

UTME thumbprint infractions: JAMB meets CBT centre operators, may prosecute offenders<\/p>\n

Benue massacre: Resident doctors lament colleagues death, insecurity in health sector<\/p>\n

Thumbprint infractions: JAMB meets CBT centre operators, may prosecute offenders<\/p>\n

FG reaffirms commitment to free, vibrant press<\/p>\n

Oxfam urges Nigeria to ban single-use plastics, promote circular economy<\/p>\n

Massacres: We are tired of mourning, condolence visits Senate<\/p>\n

Along ancient Silk Road, Xi cultivates new bonds with Central Asia<\/p>\n

CAN seeks end to Benue killings, compensation for victims<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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