{"id":31538,"date":"2025-06-20T06:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T06:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31538"},"modified":"2025-06-20T06:16:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T06:16:00","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-20-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31538","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers\u00a0Headlines, Friday, 20 June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump envoy, Irans foreign minister hold phone calls<\/p>\n

Tuggar to ECOWAS: detach from colonial masters<\/p>\n

Israels airstrikes to wreck Khameneis rule, say sources<\/p>\n

Sahrawi minister seeks Nigerias support against Morocco<\/p>\n

NDDC decries disruption of projects inauguration in Calabar<\/p>\n

FGNs N50bn sovereign green bond offer records N91.42bn oversubscription<\/p>\n

LG crisis: Osun Rep member slams Adeleke over alleged blackmail of Tinubu, Oyetola, AGF<\/p>\n

Tinubu confers CFR honour on Dangiwa Umar for role in defending democracy<\/p>\n

Tinubu-Ojo is a formidable force for change World SDGs organisation boss<\/p>\n

Security beefed up in AIbom as Tinubu, Akpabio set to receive Eno to APC on Saturday<\/p>\n

Lynx DNA laboratories expands operations to Lekki Phase 1<\/p>\n

Benue killings: NSCDC boss calls for upscaling of intelligence gathering<\/p>\n

#EndSARS protest: 233 security agents killed at Kanus incitement DSS witness<\/p>\n

TCN: Vandalised towers hit 178 in six months<\/p>\n

Eight ways to support friends, colleagues with sickle cell without discrimination<\/p>\n

FCCPC seals France, Belgium, Italy visa centres over investigation obstruction, suspected unfair practices<\/p>\n

Telecom sector bouncing back after forex crisis, says NCC boss on<\/p>\n

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

Benue: Displaced survivors cry out over poor feeding, living conditions<\/p>\n

I have no regrets over my life paths, CharlyBoy says at 75<\/p>\n

Funke Akindele pays emotional tribute to mum on posthumous birthday<\/p>\n

BBNaija announces date for No Loose Guard reunion<\/p>\n

Abia chapter seeks sack of Actors Guilds national president<\/p>\n

US resumes student visas for foreigners, demands social media access<\/p>\n

Governors to collaborate with FG to tackle food security challenges<\/p>\n

Emirate withdraws traditional title from former Kanos SSG<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Sokoto Govt willing to dialogue with bandits, says aide<\/p>\n

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

LASTMA accused of covering up N70m excavator theft at Lagos yard<\/p>\n

Niger flood: Two more decomposed corpses recovered<\/p>\n

Two Islamic clerics arraigned for scamming doctor N280m<\/p>\n

Ogun customs seize ammunition, contraband worth N344.8m in two months<\/p>\n

Police arrest 54 suspects, repel sea pirates attack in AIbom<\/p>\n

Telecom sector rebounds, set to boost Nigerias GDP NCC<\/p>\n

Gombe approves additional N5,000 allowance for LG, LGEA workers<\/p>\n

Tinubu honours ex-Kaduna military gov Dangiwa with CFR<\/p>\n

Tinubu has no rival in Kaduna for 2027 Speaker Abbas<\/p>\n

We are starving, dying, Benue IDPs cry out<\/p>\n

50 million Nigerians are sickle cell carriers – Experts<\/p>\n

264 high-voltage transmission towers vandalised in 18 months – TCN<\/p>\n

Osun LG crisis: Stop blaming Tinubu, lawmaker advises Adeleke<\/p>\n

Catholic Bishops declare prayers, fasting to end killings<\/p>\n

85% of Rivers N1.48tn budget was drafted by Fubara Senate<\/p>\n

Russia steps out from shadows in Africa with state paramilitary<\/p>\n

FG, Germany sign 20m deal to support renewable energy<\/p>\n

FCCPC seals France, Belgium, Italy visa centres in Abuja<\/p>\n

Insecurity: SGF Akume unveils Tinubus security, peace agenda for Benue, North central<\/p>\n

Pastor Enenche rejects N30m donation from Kebbi governor<\/p>\n

No patient should wait beyond one hour, regulator warns HMOs<\/p>\n

Dangote blames crude shortage as imports from US surge<\/p>\n

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

Hardship: Govs Agree to Dismantle Illegal Road Blocks, Multiple Taxes
\nNigeria<\/p>\n

Nnaji: Aba Power is Leading Four Firms to Assemble Smart Meters<\/p>\n

First LNG-Powered Containership Berths at APM Terminals Apapa<\/p>\n

iCentra CEOChampions Excellence at LASU, Launches Endowment Fund<\/p>\n

PAL Pensions Celebrates 20 Years with Over N1trn AUM<\/p>\n

NCAA Embarks on Capacity Building Skills to Empower Youths<\/p>\n

NDLEA Moves to Benin-City Airport to Tackle Drug Trafficking<\/p>\n

NDDC Decries Disruption of Projects Commissioning in Calabar, Warns Against Unhealthy Politics<\/p>\n

Benue Killings: Adebayo Expresses Disappointment in Tinubus Visit<\/p>\n

2027: Fresh Trouble for Katsina PDP As 263 Ex-aspirants Join Coalition<\/p>\n

Troops Foil Bandits Attack on Katsina Communities, Kill Eight, Recover Weapons<\/p>\n

FGll Unlock Potentials of All States, Says Tinubu<\/p>\n

Ojadah Appointed as Special Representative to Ivory Coast Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

Tuggar Calls for Strategic Dialogue, More Meaningful Outcomes in ECOWAS<\/p>\n

FG Arraigns Akpoti-Uduaghan for Allegedly Defaming Akpabio, Yahaya Bello<\/p>\n

NOUN Advocates Open, Distance Learning for Correctional Officers<\/p>\n

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

Club World Cup: Mbappe hospitalized over stomach infection<\/p>\n

Doping: Chelsea star Mudryk risks four-year ban<\/p>\n

Top banks build N2.4trn capital buffer as recapitalisation gains pace<\/p>\n

NCC to name, shame vandals of telecom infrastructure<\/p>\n

FG launches Revenue Optimisation Project to curb leakage<\/p>\n

Ogun: Aliko Dangote Foundation distributes 40,000 bags of rice to people living with disability, others<\/p>\n

USSD: 13 banks clear debts as new billing policy takes effect<\/p>\n

Forum to discuss protection of gas turbines for power sector growth<\/p>\n

Flood alert: Niger govt urges at-risk communities to relocate to higher ground<\/p>\n

Oyo attracts $170m investments through agribusiness<\/p>\n

NDDC denies hijacking Cross River projects, warns against unhealthy politics<\/p>\n

Benue massacre: NSCDC deploys special forces to track killers<\/p>\n

We are Nigerian Armed Forces, not aliens, CDS tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

Diri vows to fix water after power supply in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

LSA 2025: Dons celebrate renowned African historian Hakeem Tijani<\/p>\n

Netherlands returns 119 Benin Bronzes to Oba of Benin<\/p>\n

US deportation: Were ready to receive Nigerians FG<\/p>\n

FG closes terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu<\/p>\n

Nigerians should expect improved quality of telecom services<\/p>\n

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

Gas turbine leaders gather in Abuja for Africas power revolution<\/p>\n

Bulls sustain hold as capitalisation rises by N677 billion<\/p>\n

1,500 killed in over 100 tanker accidents, NEMA discloses<\/p>\n

Calls for market reforms continue as experts rue unfair competition<\/p>\n

Nigerian firm to produce HIV, malaria test kits after US aid cut<\/p>\n

CAN declares Imo chairmanship election inconclusive over constitutional matter<\/p>\n

Ijaw chieftain woos Gov Diri, Dickson to join APC<\/p>\n

Rivers: Three months after emergency rule, residents decry multiple taxation, low economy<\/p>\n

US visa ban will affect business with ECOWAS members, says minister<\/p>\n

NDDC embarks on initiatives to empower women in Niger Delta<\/p>\n

N30bn SBCNs issuance to drive credit expansion in underbanked sectors<\/p>\n

CRiver Assembly decries state varsitys infrastructure decay<\/p>\n

Benue Killings: Consider voluntary resignation, forum tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Controversy trail local government administration law in Lagos<\/p>\n

Terrorism trial: FG closes case against Nnamdi Kanu<\/p>\n

Benue Massacre: NSCDC condemns killing of civilians, vows increased intelligence effort<\/p>\n

Alleged Defamation: Lawyers absence stalls Anyawus suit against Ohakim<\/p>\n

2027: CSO wants INEC to regulate cost of party nomination forms<\/p>\n

Experts identify global conflicts as threat to SDGs 2030<\/p>\n

Pastor Enenche rejects N30m gift from Kebbi govt, says it should go to charity<\/p>\n

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

FG settles N1.2trn pension backlog, launches boost for 223,000 retirees<\/p>\n

COAS urges media Practitioners to evolve, work with army to tackle security challenges<\/p>\n

EFCC arrests former Plateau Speaker for money laundering<\/p>\n

2027: APC support groups collapse structures for Atikus Rescue Nigeria project<\/p>\n

Tinubu commissions MabushiKatampe link road, pledges more projects<\/p>\n

Foundation launches $1,500 competition for young female change makers<\/p>\n

Senate leader explains increase in Rivers 2025 budget proposal<\/p>\n

World Sickle Cell Day: Ebonyi First Lady advocates empowerment, community action<\/p>\n

From a Broken Pin to Global Grief: What Air India AI-171 Tragedy Reveals About Aviation Safety<\/p>\n

Kaduna Visit: President Tinubu Honours Dangiwa with National CFR Title<\/p>\n

Gas distributors strengthen value chain as FG decries 30% market utilisation<\/p>\n

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

Kanu: About 200 security agents killed in SEast DSS witness<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu to choose running mate after convention \u2013 Presidency<\/p>\n

INSECURITY: Many bandits killed in clash with vigilantes in Plateau<\/p>\n

7 jailed for injuring policeman in Kano<\/p>\n

Benue killings: Residents harboured killers, gave them food \u2013 Defence Chief
\nTraffic gridlock as trailer crushes 3 on Madalla-Zuba road<\/p>\n

Minister welcomes bus terminals in Abuja<\/p>\n

Suspected motorcycle thief nabbed after scaling fence in FCT council<\/p>\n

FCT Muslim board evaluates 2025 hajj operations<\/p>\n

DMO allots N4bn for June savings bond<\/p>\n

Ground rent: FCTA silent as 14-day grace period expires<\/p>\n

NUPRC to begin tracking of crude oil cargoes<\/p>\n

First LNG-powered vessel berths at Lagos Port with 8,200 TEUs<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 24 farmers, others in Katsina communities<\/p>\n

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

FMCGs trim losses but naira plunge still weighs<\/p>\n

How weak rights control slows music industry<\/p>\n

SIM reuse under regulatory scrutiny on fraud concerns<\/p>\n

Low income may shut out workers from single-digit mortgage<\/p>\n

Benue killings: You are not doing enough, NNPP slams Tinubu<\/p>\n

Trump to decide on Iran strike by US within two weeks<\/p>\n

Oba Of Benin receives 119 looted artefacts from Netherlands<\/p>\n

FCCPC seals TLS visa centre Abuja over alleged extortion, obstruction of investigation<\/p>\n

FG’s \u20a650bn green bond attracts \u20a691.4bn in bids
\n9 hrs ago<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Support Group Collapses Structures For Atiku Media Office<\/p>\n

2027: Kaduna Has No Reason To Vote Anyone Except Tinubu Abbas<\/p>\n

Tinubu Hails Gov Sani For Restoring Peace, Devt In Kaduna<\/p>\n

Public Officials Concealing Critical Financial Records From Scrutiny Ibas<\/p>\n

Osun Rep Cautions Gov Adeleke Against Blackmailing Tinubu, Others<\/p>\n

Steering Cttee On Crude-For-Naira Harps On Collaboration<\/p>\n

FG Flags Off Revenue Optimization Project To Boost Economic Growth<\/p>\n

Scarcity Of Domestic Crude Oil Forced Us To Rely On US Imports Dangot<\/p>\n

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

Russia warns US against military intervention in Iran-Israel conflict<\/p>\n

Tinubu commissions 300-bed hospital, CNG buses, vocational centres in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Benue killings: APC G3 lauds Tinubus visit, drums up support for security agencies<\/p>\n

Rivers: Ibas jerks up 2025 budget<\/p>\n

Benue massacre: Youth forum makes case for victims families<\/p>\n

Edun and Cardoso: Two good heads, one economic vision<\/p>\n

CITAD launches digital rights training for students in Kano<\/p>\n

8th CHAN: Nigerias Super Eagles know group phase match venues<\/p>\n

US resumes student visas for foreigners, demands social media access<\/p>\n

FCCPC seals visa centre in Abuja for alleged extortion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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