{"id":31562,"date":"2025-06-27T06:23:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T06:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31562"},"modified":"2025-06-27T06:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T06:23:17","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-27-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31562","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 27 June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cristiano Ronaldo extends Al Nassr contract until 2027<\/p>\n<p>Trial of Sean &#8216;Diddy&#8217; Combs heads into closing arguments<\/p>\n<p>PDP BoT defies INEC, backs Makinde bloc for NEC meeting<\/p>\n<p>Outrage as NULGE rejects Osun allocation transfer to APC chairmen<\/p>\n<p>Foreign investment surges 88% to N118.9bn on NGX<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria exports 82% of crude as local refineries starve<\/p>\n<p>Drug abuse fuelling mental health disorders &#8211; Pharmacists<\/p>\n<p>Youll no longer suffer one-chance attacks, Tinubu assures Abuja residents<\/p>\n<p>Gombe suspends June sanitation over JAMB mop-up exam<\/p>\n<p>IG orders investigation after retired officer rejected N2m pension<\/p>\n<p>New tax law unlocks $6bn oil, gas investment &#8211; Presidential aide<\/p>\n<p>Police debunk reports of bandits taking over Katsina LG<\/p>\n<p>Bola Tinubu Conference Centre booked till 2027 &#8211; Wike<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias instant payment system among worlds best &#8211; CBN<\/p>\n<p>Senate issues 10-day ultimatum as NNPCL dodges 210trn audit hearing<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu orders civil service personnel audit, skill gap analysis<\/p>\n<p>FG pledges reforms to protect seafarers, upgrade training<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Energy Sector Fund Declares N307 Coupon Per Unit<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Signs Four Tax Reform Bills Into Law<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: War Against Illicit Drugs Must Be a National Movement<\/p>\n<p>Shettima Departs Abuja Thursday On State Visit To Ethiopia<\/p>\n<p>PDP National Secretary: Court to Hear INEC, Anyanwu, Udeh-Okoye, Others September 22<\/p>\n<p>State-backed Militia Attacks Turjis Stronghold in Zamfara, Kills More Than 100 Bandits<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: IGP Dismisses Rising Calls for Nigerians to Bear Arms<\/p>\n<p>INEC Fixes August 16 for By-elections In 16 Constituencies<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anambra guber: INEC laments stifling opposition parties on access to public facilities<\/p>\n<p>PDP leadership crisis festers as BoT rejects Anyanwus reinstatement<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA Apapa intercepts 14 containers of psychotropic drugs<\/p>\n<p>Anambra guber: INEC calls out ruling party for denying opposition access to public facilities<\/p>\n<p>Banks assets hit N170trn as finance sector boosts GDP by 5.8% Report<\/p>\n<p>Court rejects EFCCs attempt to cross-examine witness in Yahaya Bello money laundering trial<\/p>\n<p>Your role in Nigerias transformation indispensable, Tinubu tells civil servants<\/p>\n<p>New tax reform laws will deliver relief, restore fairness, reignite growth Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders to celebrate 70 years of oil discovery in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>New tax laws take effect January 1, 2026 -Adedeji<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr until 2027<\/p>\n<p>Reps panel chief rues plight of 30m PLWDs in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Youth group accuses Peter Obi of undermining Igbo presidential hopes<\/p>\n<p>PDP, Okpebholo trade words over N100 billion loan facility<\/p>\n<p>Bode George insists NEC meeting will hold despite PDP crisis<\/p>\n<p>FG to end open defecation by 2030 Minister<\/p>\n<p>Harsh economy frustrating minimum wage payment, NECA warns<\/p>\n<p>2027: Forget re-election if you cant address hunger, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Owo Massacre: Cenotaph demolition gets messier as Aiyedatiwa tackles bishop<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable development needs more than just aid, says EU<\/p>\n<p>Adedeji, Oyedele explain Tinubus tax reforms, say essential goods now VAT-free<\/p>\n<p>NLNG commissions $500,000 haematology laboratory complex at ATBUTH<\/p>\n<p>Minister says tax regime will benefit businesses, boost spending<\/p>\n<p>Okonjo-Iweala praises Nigeria Customs leadership at WCO session in Brussels<\/p>\n<p>29 high school students die in Central African Republic stampede<\/p>\n<p>NLC threatens Abuja shutdown after July 3 over wage disputes<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Photos: Tinubu reunites Wike, Fubara, Rivers lawmakers<\/p>\n<p>I worked for almost two years without a sit-down with President\u200a \u2014 \u200aTinubu\u2019s ex-aide<\/p>\n<p>Killer of Salome Adaidu sentenced to death by hanging<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue 46 trafficked victims from Ghana to Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Govt denies involvement in demolition of Obi\u2019s brother\u2019s property<\/p>\n<p>Sean \u2018Diddy\u2019 Combs used \u2018power, violence and fear\u2019 \u2013 Prosecutor<\/p>\n<p>CBN to diversify Nigeria\u2019s reserve base \u2014 Cardoso<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Failed Banks\u2019 Employees Cases Hindering NDIC Mandate<\/p>\n<p>IBSi Honours Moniepoint\u2019s Scalable Digital Wallet, SME Empowerment Tools<\/p>\n<p>FX Revaluation Gains, Higher Volumes Boost Oando\u2019s Q1 Revenue To N933bn<\/p>\n<p>Customs Advocates AI Adoption In Public Sector Communication<\/p>\n<p>Bears Halt Rally On Equities Market As Investors Lose N307bn<\/p>\n<p>DMO\u2019s June Bond Auction Attracts 503% Oversubscription<\/p>\n<p>AfDB Downgrades Nigeria\u2019s Economic Growth To 3.2%<\/p>\n<p>No Genuine APC Group Joined Atiku \u2014 APC G3<\/p>\n<p>Governor Sule Calls For Resumption Of Oil Drilling In Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>World Drug Day: Drug Abuse Fueling Mental Health Disorders, Crime \u2013 Pharmacists<\/p>\n<p>IGP Orders Investigation Into Pension Benefits Of Retired Policemen<\/p>\n<p>FG Commits To Proactive Measures For Flood Risk Management<\/p>\n<p>Senate Confirms Chibudom Nwuche As Chairman Of South-South Development Commission<\/p>\n<p>Shettima Seeks Private Sector Support On Policy Reforms<\/p>\n<p>Islamic New Year: Make 1st Muharram Public Holiday, Niger Rep Tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Reps Probe Police Over Alleged N50bn Corruption, Asset Stripping<\/p>\n<p>Yahaya Bello: EFCC Kicks As Court Rejects Request To \u2018Cross-examine\u2019 Own Witness<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo Criticises Africa\u2019s Leadership, Over dependence On Aid, Flawed Democracy<\/p>\n<p>British High Commission Donates Forensic Workstation To ICPC<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Commissions Kugbo Bus Terminal, Wike Challenges Critics As FCT Transforms<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Signs 4 Tax Reform Bills To Law<\/p>\n<p>PDP, LP Shun INEC\u2019s Consultative Meeting Amid Leadership Crises<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo Decries Africa\u2019s Leadership, Overdependence On Aid, Flawed Democracy<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Orders Personnel Audit, Skills Gap Analysis In Civil Service<\/p>\n<p>Senate To Hold Regional Stakeholders\u2019 Meetings To Tackle Insecurity<\/p>\n<p>NUPRC: CSOs Hail Komolafe\u2019s Commitment To Transparency In Oil &amp; Gas Sector<\/p>\n<p>Missing \u20a6210trn: NNPCL Snubs Senate Public Accounts C\u2019ttee<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Signs Four Landmark Tax Bills into Law, Ushering in a New Fiscal Era<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Urges National Drug Fight as NDLEA Records 66,000 Arrests<\/p>\n<p>Ferry Safety: Lagos Seeks Regional Collaboration on Water Transport<\/p>\n<p>Police recover two pump-action guns, arrest suspected cultists, armed robber in Delta<\/p>\n<p>Running mate: I will do whatever Tinubu wants in 2027 Barau<\/p>\n<p>NWC Disowns Damagum, Anyanwu, Says NEC On Course<\/p>\n<p>ElRufai Suffering For His Sins Against Amaechi Ndume<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu To Sign Major Tax Reforms Bills Thursday<\/p>\n<p>Maritime Bank targets national carrier, shipbuilding in strategic push<\/p>\n<p>2025 Seafarers Day: Maritime workers applaud NIMASAs efforts on seafarers welfare<\/p>\n<p>NPA sets ambitious N1.28trn revenue target for 2025<\/p>\n<p>First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Calls for National Action on Drug Abuse Prevention<\/p>\n<p>Maritime sector embarks on digital transformation, unveils e-platform<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NULGE seeks quick action on council autonomy implementation<\/p>\n<p>China ready for trade deals with Nigeria, says envoy<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo: Africas growth stalled by misgovernance<\/p>\n<p>Dangote is pride of Nigerias financial market, says NGX<\/p>\n<p>CBN: Nigerias instant payment system among worlds most developed<\/p>\n<p>Insurance industrys premium rises by 56% to N1.6tr<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Tax reforms bill will promote, drive economic growth NECA<\/p>\n<p>Senate condemns rising bandit attacks, urges security agencies to step up operations<\/p>\n<p>Court declines EFCCs plea to cross-examine own witness in Yahaya Bellos trial<\/p>\n<p>Police, Customs pledge stronger intelligence sharing, security collaboration<\/p>\n<p>FG vows to eliminate bullying, harassment in maritime sector<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria partner Germany to tackle plastic waste in oceans<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Conference Centre booked till 2027 Wike<\/p>\n<p>CDS Musa pledges military-traditional rulers synergy to restore peace in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Kwara sensitises council chiefs on Ease of Doing Business reforms<\/p>\n<p>Senate panel summons NNPCL boss over audit discrepancies<\/p>\n<p>EU to offer tech business opportunities to African, Latin American, Asia countries<\/p>\n<p>New tax laws take effect from January 1, 2026 Adedeji<\/p>\n<p>FG launches grow what you eat initiative to revitalise farming in schools<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>War: Gazans survive on one meal a day as fresh Israeli strikes kill dozens<\/p>\n<p>Police arraign man over alleged N1.4m land fraud<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS Court urges member states to enforce judgments<\/p>\n<p>China helping Africa to come out of gloomy days<\/p>\n<p>Operators seek compliance as online pension remittance begins<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria leads in intra-African trade with $18.4bn in 2024 Afreximbank<\/p>\n<p>Dangote to list fertiliser subsidiary, targets over $3bn dividend<\/p>\n<p>Understanding contingency fees: Your complete guide to No-Win-No-Fee legal representation<\/p>\n<p>Lagos must not turn mega slum, Showunmi tells Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>Senate confirms Adetunmbi as chair, S\/West devt commission, 17 others<\/p>\n<p>Benue killings: Well end era where crimes go unpunished CDS<\/p>\n<p>Feeding Minds First: Rethinking the Place of Communication in Combating Malnutrition in Africa<\/p>\n<p>FIRS Chair: New tax laws wont be implemented until January<\/p>\n<p>Humanitarian aid not enough to achieve SDGs, says EU<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu signs Tax reform bills into Law<\/p>\n<p>FG flags off grow what you eat initiative in secondary schools<\/p>\n<p>INEC fixes date for By-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC frowns at huge campaign charges slammed on opposition parties<\/p>\n<p>2027: Peter Obi is not helping Igbo people, youth group cries out<\/p>\n<p>Executive Interference in Mining Case Sparks Concerns Over National Security<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara group questions gov Daudas chess game amid insecurity<\/p>\n<p>FG Reaffirms Support for State-Level Sanitation to Achieve Open Defecation Free Nigeria by 2030<\/p>\n<p>FG hosts workshop on gender mainstreaming, GBV success stories dissemination under TRIMING project<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inflation seen easing as FX inflows rise, money supply falls<\/p>\n<p>Reviving Nigeria\u2019s agribusiness: Will Tinubu\u2019s 2,000 tractors drive real change?<\/p>\n<p>Trump claims US-China trade deal has been signed<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria must end the politics of electricity pricing<\/p>\n<p>Poor regulation, peer pressure fuel rising drug abuse cases<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s tax reforms set to unlock billions in investment, revenue<\/p>\n<p>Maize prices drop 33% but egg costs stay high<\/p>\n<p>Publishers lose over 30 percent traffic to AI Overviews<\/p>\n<p>DMO&#8217;s bond sale attracts 603% bids on investor confidence<\/p>\n<p>AFDB cuts Nigeria&#8217;s growth projection to 3.2% on uncertainty<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubus Support Earned Me More Enemies Wike<\/p>\n<p>Reliance On Foreign Aid, Corruption Stifle Africas Progress Obasanjo<\/p>\n<p>AfDB Pegs Nigerias GDP Growth At 3.2% In 2025 Report<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Send Executive Bill On State Police To NASS Afenifere<\/p>\n<p>Over $4tn Domestic Capital Idle In Africa AFC President<\/p>\n<p>NCDMB, Dangote Refinery Inaugurate Joint Cttee To Deepen Local Content<\/p>\n<p>Tax Reform Billsll Drive Economic Growth NECA<\/p>\n<p>Hellen Ati Leaks Chat With Cubana Chief Amids Alleged Lawsuit<\/p>\n<p>SDP Notifies INEC Of Gabams Suspension Over Alleged Fraud<\/p>\n<p>Ederson Dismisses SArabia Transfer Rumours, Affirms Commitment To Man City<\/p>\n<p>Akinyosoye Stuns Top Seed As Brou Misses Podium At 23rd African Fencing Championships<\/p>\n<p>Afreximbank Boosts Africas Automotive Sector With $1b AfCFTA<\/p>\n<p>New Tax Reform Laws To Take Effect January 2026 Adedeji<\/p>\n<p>Senate Confirms Nwuche As Chairman SSouth Devt Commission<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No scheduled meeting with Iran US<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian civil service, backbone of effective administration across borders Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>New tax laws, way forward for Nigerias prosperity Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest Ondo monarch for having canal knowledge of teenage girl<\/p>\n<p>Senate plans regional meetings with stakeholders to tackle insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu orders comprehensive personnel audit, skills gap analysis in Nigeria s federal civil service<\/p>\n<p>Benue: CDS, traditional rulers meet, vow to end insecurity<\/p>\n<p>EU, UNICEF, ILO launch 13m social protection project in Makurdi<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Over 170 athletes to represent Nigeria at 14th African Armwrestling 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