{"id":31644,"date":"2025-07-20T04:59:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T04:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31644"},"modified":"2025-07-20T04:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T04:59:29","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-20-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31644","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 20 July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion<\/p>\n

ECOWAS, ACSS partner to tackle insecurity in West Africa<\/p>\n

Meet Gospel Kinanee who was a ghost prisoner for 18 years<\/p>\n

MPC member sees Nigeria\u2019s undervalued naira hitting N1,450\/$<\/p>\n

British man tracks teen sextortionist kingpin to Ibadan barber’s shop<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s oil production hits 1.7mpd, FAAC up by 60% – Presidency<\/p>\n

Govt wasting billions on luxury cars while students suffer, Obi says amid UNN crisis<\/p>\n

Tinubu using Buhari’s death to whitewash his \u2018battered public image\u2019 – ADC<\/p>\n

Industry leads as confidence in economy rises to 20.7 index points<\/p>\n

RC Investment is First Holdco\/CBN Trustee for shares deal<\/p>\n

Dangote, BUA others incur over N1trn in cost on FX, high inflation<\/p>\n

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

I was nicknamed \u2018Rambo\u2019 for my bravery in battle \u2013 Armoured vehicle inventor, Maj. Gen. Victor Ezugwu (retd.)<\/p>\n

Monument of waste: N41bn Akwa Ibom specialist hospital with rotting facilities<\/p>\n

Presidency, opposition in war of words over Buhari\u2019s burial<\/p>\n

Suspect in Ondo varsity students\u2019 murder dies in police custody<\/p>\n

4,000 CNG trucks: Tanker drivers panic as Dangote, marketers tighten distribution deal<\/p>\n

Osimhen nears Galatasaray return<\/p>\n

Address South-East marginalisation in leadership roles, Ohanaeze tells N Assembly<\/p>\n

Natasha vows to resume plenary Tuesday despite Akpabio’s appeal<\/p>\n

APC slams ADC for Insensitive comments on Buharis burial<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso visits Daura to condole Buharis family<\/p>\n

South-East demands two more states, rotational presidency among geo-political zones<\/p>\n

Constitution review: Kalu urges Nigerians to demand accountability, transparency<\/p>\n

Ndume commends Tinubu over recent appointments, seeks South-East inclusion<\/p>\n

Police nab 11 in Kebbi for sexual assault of minor leading to pregnancy<\/p>\n

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

UNIMAID ASUU Rejects Renaming University After Buhari<\/p>\n

Bayelsa Gov, Diri, Decries Endless Amendments to 1999 Constitution<\/p>\n

First Lady Leads Govs Wives, Other Women on Condolence Visit to Buharis Widow<\/p>\n

Tinubu Leaves Abuja Today to Attend Awujales Eighth-day Prayer in Ijebuland<\/p>\n

Anambra PDP Governorship Candidate Jude Ezenwafor Shot in Abuja<\/p>\n

Damagum: Atikus Defection from PDP Not New, Party Accustomed to His Repeated Exits, Returns<\/p>\n

Fashola: Emergence of Opposition Coalition Shows Nigeria Not Becoming One-party State<\/p>\n

Two Osun Senators, House Member Quit PDP<\/p>\n

Appeal Court: NHRC Lacks Power to Hear Oil Spillage, Pollution Complaints<\/p>\n

Under One Big Beautiful Act, US Introduces $250 Visa Integrity Fee for Non-immigrant Applicants<\/p>\n

LP NAssembly Caucuses Warn Okpebholo, Say Obi Must Not Be Harmed, Ask Tinubu to Caution Governor<\/p>\n

NSCDC Calls for Full Constitutional Recognition, Kicks Against Agitation for Merger<\/p>\n

Insecurity: ECOWAS Experts Adopt Training Policy for Standby Force<\/p>\n

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

2027: Reasons single tenure pledge for presidency cant work<\/p>\n

Nigerians too angry to allow APC repeat 2023 electoral robbery Okonkwo-Okom, ex-APC chieftain<\/p>\n

National Assembly lacks power to amend constitution Ahamba<\/p>\n

Why Ganduje missed President Tinubus Kano visit<\/p>\n

With Oyegun in ADC, well give APC run for its money Igbinoba, South-south vice chairman, ADC<\/p>\n

Igbinedion, Ikpea emerge winners of APCs by-election primaries<\/p>\n

China largest troop contributor to UN peacekeeping Chinese Defence Attach<\/p>\n

Omosede Igbinedion wins APC Ovia bye-election ticket<\/p>\n

Despite billions spent, Nigeria not benefitting from COPs<\/p>\n

Presidency slams ADC over Buhari burial criticism<\/p>\n

Security leaders to converge in Lagos to address insecurity, terrorism<\/p>\n

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

Obidient Movement tackles Okpebholo over threat to Peter Obi<\/p>\n

IMAN opposes health sector strike<\/p>\n

Tinubu is our choice for 2027, says Emir of Daura<\/p>\n

Dozens injured after car plows into Los Angeles nightclub crowd<\/p>\n

UK police arrest scores of Palestine Action supporters<\/p>\n

Renowned Kenyan human rights activist arrested<\/p>\n

Police arrest 2,785 suspected criminals in Imo<\/p>\n

ADC chieftain welcomes Oyegun, hails wealth of experience<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom to host transformative Tech Week 2025<\/p>\n

Constitution review: NSCDC seeks full backing, inclusion in constitution<\/p>\n

We must re-elect Tinubu for progress, group tells Igbos<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze seeks visa ban on Okpebholo over threat to Obi<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets $50b in hydrogen exports<\/p>\n

Nollywood actor Tom Njamanze is dead<\/p>\n

NNPP leaders meet Obasanjo, seek guidance on Nigerias future<\/p>\n

Six local officials detained over Iraq deadly mall fire<\/p>\n

Russian strikes kill three across Ukraine<\/p>\n

Its unrealistic to expect autonomy from local governments Fashola<\/p>\n

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

Updated: Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion<\/p>\n

Anxiety over Gov Adeleke as Osun senators defect to APC<\/p>\n

Constitution Review: We\u2019ll not speak for Nigerians \u2014 House of Reps<\/p>\n

2027: Adeleke, Mbah, Mutfwang, Dauda Lawal, Kefas Agbu, Fubara face tough decision<\/p>\n

Billions blown abroad, deaths at home: How Nigeria\u2019s leaders flee failing health system, citizens die of common ailments<\/p>\n

Cross River, Rivers demand state police, LG autonomy, state creation<\/p>\n

Resolve South-East marginalisation with Adada State creation, Nwodo urges Reps Committee<\/p>\n

Gunshots rock Benue IDP camp<\/p>\n

ADC blasts Tinubu\u2019s northern \u2018too little, too late\u2019 appointments<\/p>\n

Okpebholo under fire over Obi threat as police ban supporters rally in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Tension rocks Oyo APC as Adelabu allegedly moves to impose candidate ahead of bye-election<\/p>\n

List of countries offering job visas without pre-existing job offers<\/p>\n

Okpebholo\u2019ll be held responsible if harm befalls Obi \u2013 Obidients<\/p>\n

FG, states, LGs share N1.818trn in June as revenue rises by N1.39trn<\/p>\n

Ondo students threaten showdown as suspect in undergraduates\u2019 murders dies in Police custody<\/p>\n

Imo Police rescues 58 kidnap victims, 42 stolen children; nabs 2,785 suspects<\/p>\n

BBNaija has doled out combined prize pool of N637 million since inception \u2013 Ebuka<\/p>\n

AMCON offloads Fidelity Bank\u2019s shares, representing 2.29% outstanding<\/p>\n

100,000 Imo youths to benefits from Uzodinma\u2019s Digital leap deal with UniCalifornia<\/p>\n

Enrollment in Taraba schools soars two years into free education policy<\/p>\n

Nigerian celebrities splurge on luxury cars amid economic woes<\/p>\n

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

JUST-IN: Anambra PDP Gov\u2019ship Candidate Ezenwafor Shot In Abuja<\/p>\n

Russia Not Using Nigerians To Build Drones \u2013 Ambassador<\/p>\n

Benue\u2019s Hidden Crisis: How Conflict is Affecting Women\u2019s Reproductive Health<\/p>\n

Enugu Govt Demolishes Substandard Smart School<\/p>\n

Tinubu Campaign Group Distributes Cash, Other Items In Anambra<\/p>\n

Obi Committed To Nigeria\u2019s Challenges \u2013 Movement<\/p>\n

Two Osun Senators Bolt Out Of PDP Citing Irreconcilable Differences<\/p>\n

Forum Unveils Working Groups To Tackle Insecurity In Sokoto<\/p>\n

Uzodimma Seeks Additional 2 States In South East<\/p>\n

Senate Hasn\u2019t Approved Creation Of New States \u2013 Senator Buba<\/p>\n

2027: Appointments Can\u2019t Buy Back North\u2019s Trust, ADC Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Bandits Kill 9, Kidnap 15 In Zamfara<\/p>\n

ABUAD Students Construct 5KVA Solar Power System, Donate It To Varsity<\/p>\n

PCRC Flays Proposed Protest Against Police<\/p>\n

Constitution Must Be Owned By Nigerians \u2013 Reps Committee<\/p>\n

Senator Natasha Vows To Return To Senate Despite Akpabio\u2019s Appeal<\/p>\n

Constitution Amendment: Ex-Gov Ayade\u2019s Aide Says Cocoa Can Sustain Ogoja State<\/p>\n

\u2018Nigeria\u2019s Women Stand With Aisha Buhari\u2019, Says Remi Tinubu<\/p>\n

Constitution Amendment: New States, LGs Creation Top South-West Demands<\/p>\n

LP Senators Slam Edo Gov Over Peter Obi Remarks, Demand Apology<\/p>\n

MMA: Police Corporal Ukah Makes History To Win PFL Africa\u2019s First Bout<\/p>\n

Group Urges Tinubu To Immortalise Ex-President Shagari<\/p>\n

100,000 Farmers To Receive Gov\u2019t Fertilizer In Kaduna<\/p>\n

Diri Decries Endless Review Of 1999 Constitution<\/p>\n

Poverty: Youths Not Problem But Solution, Says Presidency<\/p>\n

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

APC slams ADC over criticism of Buharis state burial, calls it insensitive<\/p>\n

Court backed me Natasha insists on senate resumption despite Akpabios appeal<\/p>\n

Kaduna police warn against Peter Obi birthday rally, citing security threat<\/p>\n

Uba Sani targets 100,000 Kaduna farmers with free fertiliser, crop insurance<\/p>\n

FAAC shares N1.82trn to FG, states, LGs for June up by N170bn<\/p>\n

Netflix Nigeria Drops Cybercrime Thriller To Kill a Monkey<\/p>\n

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

EFCC probing 18 sitting governors, says Olukoyede<\/p>\n

Awujale: Council for Ifa Religion to sue Ogun govt, monarchs family for violation of burial rites<\/p>\n

Prime suspect in murder of varsity students develops strange illness, dies in hospital<\/p>\n

Atack on Buharis state burial insensitive, unacceptable, APC slams ADC<\/p>\n

UK-based podcaster Ekong unveils In Her Space for Nigerian women<\/p>\n

Africas premier leather industry revolution takes centre stage at LLF 2025<\/p>\n

Dayo Amusa threatens to sue content creator over alleged false HIV claim<\/p>\n

Education, healthcare, girl child protection, my top priorities Lagos council boss<\/p>\n

Delta doctors threaten strike over alleged pay cuts<\/p>\n

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

Well hold you if anything happens to Peter Obi, Obidients tell Okpebholo<\/p>\n

Ganduje missed Tinubus Kanos visit because hes in London Aide<\/p>\n

Plateau demands withdrawal of soldiers at flashpoints, says Police will do better<\/p>\n

Natasha vows to resume plenary Tuesday<\/p>\n

Appointing IBBs son, other Northerners cannot save you, ADC taunts Tinubu<\/p>\n

Tinubus visit to Kano highlights Senator Baraus strength in Northern Nigeria Alhaji Fahad Ogan Boye<\/p>\n

18 incumbent governors under probe, says EFCC Chair<\/p>\n

IBBs son: Ndume hails Tinubu but queries exclusion of South East<\/p>\n

AMAC Chairman fumes over demolition of Karsana community<\/p>\n

Buhari never honoured anyone the way Tinubu did to him Shehu Sani<\/p>\n

Well immortalise Buhari by surpassing his expectations FUTD Pro-Chancellor<\/p>\n

Stop dancing on Buharis grave for Relevance, Presidency hits ADC<\/p>\n

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

Group sensitize Abuja residents on plastic waste recycling<\/p>\n

Kogi govt applauds LugardTV, hails media adviser for strategic communication<\/p>\n

Breaking:100,000 Kaduna Farmers Get Free Fertilizer as Uba Sani Powers Food Security Drive<\/p>\n

NYSC member donates science laboratory worth N8m to Abuja secondary school<\/p>\n

Maikalangu fumes over demolition of Karsana community by developer<\/p>\n

ALGON reemphasizes partnership with FG, stakeholders on Nutrition 774, praise Buhari<\/p>\n

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

You Cant Buy North With Tokenism, ADC Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

AIbom Assembly Decries Lack Of Work Tools In MDAs<\/p>\n

NMDPRA, S&P Global To Host WAfrican Refined Fuel Market Conference<\/p>\n

Enugu Govt Demolishes Substandard Smart School In Isi-Uzo<\/p>\n

Natasha Vows To Resume At Senate On Tuesday Despite Appeal<\/p>\n

Press Week: Journalists Receive Free Medical Care In Abuja<\/p>\n

18 Sitting Govs Under Probe EFCC Chairman<\/p>\n

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

FirstBank hits milestone 1trn in instant loans disbursement<\/p>\n

FG, States, LGs share N1.818trn June 2025 revenue<\/p>\n

Constitution review: House of Representatives will continue to speak with Nigerians Chinda<\/p>\n

Breaking: Oleksandr Usyk silence Daniel Dubois to reclaim heavyweight crown<\/p>\n

Data transparency, infrastructure devt top agenda as NMDPRA, S&P Global host West African refined fuel market conference<\/p>\n

Kaduna: Uba Sani links communities with historic 35km road<\/p>\n

Kaduna: Uba Sani inaugurates fertilizer committee, launches support for 100,000 farmers<\/p>\n

Enugu state government demolishes substandard smart school<\/p>\n

Nigerian embarks on 800km peace trek<\/p>\n

EFCC reveals governors under investigation for \u2018corrupt practices\u2019<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso, Saraki visit late Buhari\u2019s gravesite in Daura, pay respects<\/p>\n

OBidient movement hits Okpebholo over threat to Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Presidency slams ADC over Buhari burial criticism<\/p>\n

Zamfara lawmaker constructs 5 solar-powered boreholes in Kaura Namoda school<\/p>\n

Karsana: AMAC chairman wades in as developer \u2018renders FCT residents homeless\u2019<\/p>\n

Kaduna: Police ban planned Peter Obi rally<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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