{"id":31694,"date":"2025-08-02T06:34:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T06:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31694"},"modified":"2025-08-02T06:34:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T06:34:21","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-2-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31694","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 2 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump orders firing of US official as cracks emerge in jobs market<\/p>\n

Trump deploys nuclear submarines in row with Russia<\/p>\n

Africa needs $3 trillion to meet climate goals AU<\/p>\n

Kanu sues Omokri N60b for alleged malicious, reckless publication<\/p>\n

Orie backs Tinubus RHWDP, says ward programme can end rural neglect<\/p>\n

Seven Ondo farmers regain freedom after paying N5m ransom<\/p>\n

Fire razes properties worth millions in Ogbomosho<\/p>\n

NSIB unveils draft regulations to boost transport sector safety<\/p>\n

Striking nurses insist seven-day action not suspended<\/p>\n

Court restrains Ondo govt from appointing monarch in Alagbon-Ilaje<\/p>\n

Rivers CSOs, RSIEC bicker over LG polls timetable<\/p>\n

Police investigate death of 20-year-old Babcock graduate<\/p>\n

IHRC urges Tinubu to consider Abba Kyari for presidential pardon<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: Im not defecting to ADC, says Adeleke<\/p>\n

Lagos APC slams Obis criticism of FGs national honour policy<\/p>\n

Nurses have suspended strike Health Minister<\/p>\n

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

2babas remarriage raises legal questions on divorce, bigamy<\/p>\n

Bring on Senegal, DTigress ready for semifinal clash<\/p>\n

Osimhen rejected huge money to join us Gala VP<\/p>\n

Mock burial, rituals: Liz Anjorins online war spirals out of control<\/p>\n

BBNaija S10 housemates lose first wager challenge<\/p>\n

Fake N1000 notes flood Akwa Ibom markets, NOA warns<\/p>\n

2026: Adeleke won’t join ADC – Aide<\/p>\n

Traditional council to resolve monarch, Osun speakers clash<\/p>\n

Customs set December deadline for full migration to AEO<\/p>\n

No xenophobia, Nigerians safe in Ghana, Mahama assures Tinubu<\/p>\n

Farmers urged to repay loans as Oyo rolls out new funding<\/p>\n

Nurses deny suspending strike, say NEC to decide Saturday<\/p>\n

IPOB lawyer condemns abduction of activist, insists SEast problems self-inflicted<\/p>\n

Oyetola vows to curb boat accidents as committee submits report<\/p>\n

Policeman rejects N800,000 bribe to free robbery suspect in A’Ibom<\/p>\n

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

Donald Trump Hits Nigeria with 15% Tariff as Global Trade Tensions Rise<\/p>\n

Pharmacists Declare NAFDAC Directive on Members Unlawful<\/p>\n

Mahama: Nigerians Safe in Ghana, Both Countries Are Brothers With Shared History<\/p>\n

Ogun Athletics Chairman, Diaspora Icons Rally Behind 2025 Isonyin Marathon<\/p>\n

Nurses Meet to Consider FGs Proposal to End Strike<\/p>\n

Kemi Badenoch: I No Longer Identify as Nigerian<\/p>\n

Court Sentences Cleric to Death by Hanging for Students Murder in Kwara<\/p>\n

NDelta Stakeholders Stress Need for Increased Awareness on Carbon Credit<\/p>\n

Vitel Wireless Rolls Out 50,000 SIM Cards, eSIMs<\/p>\n

UnionsPush for Special Salary Structure for Media Workers<\/p>\n

Niger Govs Wife Champions Unity Among Women Politicians Ahead of LG Polls<\/p>\n

Women Affairs Minister Congratulates Comptroller-General of Customs on Tenure Extension<\/p>\n

Dangote Advocates Mass Housing for Nigerians<\/p>\n

Makinde Assures Farmers on Ijaye Agric Zone<\/p>\n

FG to Certify National Art Collection<\/p>\n

700 Girls Benefit from Firms Menstrual Health Programme<\/p>\n

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

Nigerians kick over bill to make Ooni, Sultan co-chairs of traditional rulers council<\/p>\n

Ive not resigned from ADC, says, Bala, Deputy National Chairman<\/p>\n

LASU staff unions strike cripples campuses<\/p>\n

I almost lost my virginity to a producer Ada Uli<\/p>\n

Stakeholders laud CBN over FX Code policy<\/p>\n

Insurgency: COAS solicits more funding for operations efficiency, soldiers welfare<\/p>\n

ADC chieftain fights David Mark, declares self as natl chairman<\/p>\n

SWAN hails Bashir Adeniyis tenure extension as Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs<\/p>\n

FG vows sweeping reforms to end boat mishaps as Oyebamijis committee submits report<\/p>\n

PINLs pipeline surveillance has increased oil production, reduced criminality Hostcom<\/p>\n

Nurses, Midwives have suspended warning strike, says Health Minister<\/p>\n

Use your digital influence responsibly, verify before you amplify Tinubu<\/p>\n

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

2027: Stop using North-South divide as election strategy IPAC cautions parties<\/p>\n

GMOsre disguised economic colonisation tools Prof Amua<\/p>\n

Controversy over FIFA Goal Project in Nigeria: Pinnick, Momimichelle head to court<\/p>\n

55yrs after civil war, Nigeria yet to forgive Ndigbo Gen Ijioma<\/p>\n

How Kaduna summit forced FG to tackle Norths alleged marginalization<\/p>\n

Breakthrough: Scientists discover novel way to prevent breast cancer<\/p>\n

2027: Can Coalition repeat 2015 feat, stop ruling party<\/p>\n

FCT police arrest school staff, guard over nurse, babys murder after 3m ransom<\/p>\n

We havent called off strike Nurses disown ministers claim<\/p>\n

Court restrains Aiyedatiwa from appointing monarch in Alagbon-Ilaje community<\/p>\n

Naira appreciates to N1,560 \/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

NOA alerts public on fake currency circulation in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

High accommodation rent: NANS seeks Aiyedatiwas intervention<\/p>\n

Police rescue six abducted law students in Benue<\/p>\n

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

Benue Killings Beyond Farmers-Herders Crisis \u2013 Northern CAN<\/p>\n

CSO Lauds Tinubu On Extension Of Customs CG\u2019s Tenure<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Caregiver, Toddler<\/p>\n

Enugu Govt Urges Global Synergy On Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery<\/p>\n

2027: Aiyedatiwa Launches Platform For Tinubu\u2019s Re-election<\/p>\n

CDS Tasks Soldiers On Fitness, Discipline<\/p>\n

Exclusive Breastfeeding Stalls At 29% Despite Benefits \u2013 UNICEF<\/p>\n

IHRC Seeks Conditional Pardon For Abba Kyari<\/p>\n

Minister Inaugurates Environment Agencies\u2019 Governing Boards<\/p>\n

PDP: Zoning Presidency Unconstitutional \u2013Gbenga-Hashim Solidarity Movement<\/p>\n

INEC To Begin Continuous Voter Registration Aug. 18<\/p>\n

Troops Arrest 578 Terrorists, Rescue 134 Hostages<\/p>\n

Tinubu Cautions Against Online Misinformation<\/p>\n

FG, Kwara Offer Free Transportation To pregnant Women In labour<\/p>\n

Police Detain 13 Robbery, Cultism Suspects In Enugu In 2-Week<\/p>\n

Lagos, Delta, Kano, Bauchi, Benue, Abia Lead In Zones As States Share N4trn In 6 Months<\/p>\n

Flood: Abuja, Adamawa, Kaduna, Others On Alert<\/p>\n

WASTE NEGLECT\u2026Multi-billion Naira State Liaison Offices Rot Away In Lagos<\/p>\n

\u2018I Don\u2019t Identify With Nigeria Anymore, UK Now Home,\u2019 Says Kemi Badenoch<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Nurses Adamant, Say Negotiators Can\u2019t End Strike<\/p>\n

Again, NPF, PSC Clash Over Police Academy Admissions<\/p>\n

NCSCN Honours Ogbara With Humanitarian Service Award<\/p>\n

Tinubu Replaces Ganduje\u2019s Ally Gawuna With Kaita As BUK Governing Council Chairman<\/p>\n

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

Use your platforms for progress, not retaliation, Tinubu tells youths<\/p>\n

2Baba marries Natasha Osawaru in private ceremony, six months after Annie separation<\/p>\n

FG begins reconstruction of collapsed Keffi flyover, says victims families compensated<\/p>\n

Closing the gender equality gap is imperative for Africas future<\/p>\n

Oyo launches $37m agro-processing zone to boost agribusiness, job creation<\/p>\n

Army chief seeks special funds as 13,000 recruits face housing crisis<\/p>\n

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

Increase traditional rulers share in council allocation to 20 percentOluwo<\/p>\n

Troops seized N1.3 billion worth petroleum products, arrest 285 oil thieves in July<\/p>\n

First Lady welcomes Taiwans Chief of Mission, urges stronger cultural, trade ties<\/p>\n

2025 Flood: 165 dead, 82 missing, 119,791 affected in 19 States NEMA<\/p>\n

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INEC sets August 18 for nationwide voter registration ahead of 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Gorilla persona brought me success than being human Chekwas Okorie<\/p>\n

UNIOSUN VC warns part-time students against indecent dressing, social vices<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints Kaita as chairman of Bayero Universitys governing council<\/p>\n

From Owerri Streets to TikTok Stardom: The Meteoric Rise of FunnyFreakc<\/p>\n

Oyetola, NIWA boss never indicted in 2019 multi-billion naira project Aide<\/p>\n

Energy realism for Africa: unmasking double standards and embracing a balanced path forward<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Court restrains Aiyedatiwa from appointing monarch in Ondo community<\/p>\n

FCTA activates emergency response as heavy flooding threatens Abuja, other states<\/p>\n

2027: PDP lacks direction in Bauchi, says APC chieftain<\/p>\n

10 fully funded global scholarships for Nigerians to explore<\/p>\n

Mahama reaffirms Ghanas commitment to ECOWAS protocols, says no room for xenophobia<\/p>\n

Trump hits South Africa with 30% tariffs, becomes highest in Africa<\/p>\n

Saudi govt launches ophthalmic outreach in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Organisers postpone festival, annual awards dinner nights 2025 in Ghana<\/p>\n

Tinubu praises Timi Dakolos beautiful song at Super Falcons reception<\/p>\n

Royal dynasty warns against looming clash in Osun over alleged traditional taboo<\/p>\n

Uba Sani to flag off free fertiliser distribution to 100,000 Kaduna farmers in 24 hours<\/p>\n

Collaboration key to digital health delivery, says eHealth Africa<\/p>\n

More responsibility comes with higher ranks, CP Abaniwonda tells officers<\/p>\n

Group alleges plot to undermine oil sector reforms, urges Tinubu to protect NNPCL leadership<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly holds public hearing on correctional service bill<\/p>\n

Residents decry illegal building on communitys designated relaxation spot<\/p>\n

Court serves Form 48 on NBM members over alleged contempt<\/p>\n

Oborevwori mourns ex-Assembly Clerk Dan Okenyi<\/p>\n

Oyetola vows to end boat mishaps as committee submits report<\/p>\n

Malaria: Stakeholders target media to address gaps in SMC uptake in FCT<\/p>\n

Kaduna workers removed from payroll have not been sacked NLC<\/p>\n

New U.S. Consul General Swart pledges to strengthen trade ties with Nigeria<\/p>\n

POWA empowers 300 widows, vulnerable police families<\/p>\n

Army General urges Nigerian industries to fund university research for national devt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Govs have become arrogant, unaccountable in managing resources Lukman<\/p>\n

APC Planting moles in ADC to crush opposition party Chieftain<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Strike is still on, Nurses counter FG<\/p>\n

Nigeria affected as Trump slams fresh 15% tariff on nations<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Law Students Kidnapped in Benue regain freedom<\/p>\n

2027: INEC to begin online voter pre-registration August 18<\/p>\n

FG: Weve opened single-digit mortgage loans for Nigerians<\/p>\n

Dangote donates classrooms to Benue community<\/p>\n

I Refused to Pay Bandits but Built Houses for Victims Instead Uba Sani<\/p>\n

2027: APC Detached from Grassroots Kaduna PDP Chair<\/p>\n

Truck crushes pedestrian in Kwara<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso will decide whether to join APC or not Jibrin<\/p>\n

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

Therell be gang up against Nuhu Ribadu, he needs to seek face of GodPrimate Ayodele<\/p>\n

CAS, CDS should be focused, do more airstrikes in August, SeptemberPrimate Ayodele<\/p>\n

Bayo Ojulari, the gold standard in our oil and gas industry, is the right choice for Nigerias energy future<\/p>\n

Delborough boss Stanley donates residence for Orphanage Home, empowers widows, disabled on birthday<\/p>\n

Koroma, Mutfwang, audience wept at emotional speech by orphans over Stanel boss humanitarian impacts<\/p>\n

Stakeholders to Tinubu: Some insiders plotting sabotage at NNPCL<\/p>\n

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

Trump fires US Labour Statistics chief after weak jobs report<\/p>\n

“By identity, I’m not really Nigerian”, says Kemi Badenoch<\/p>\n

Dangote appoints David Bird as CEO of refining, petrochemicals business<\/p>\n

Tinubu deserves second term to preserve zoning, stability – Babangida Aliyu<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s biggest firms reap N2.47trn as FX relief power earnings<\/p>\n

MTN Nigeria crosses N10trn market cap, second Nigerian company to ever do<\/p>\n

No decison reached yet, strike continues, nurses counter FG<\/p>\n

Nurses have suspended strike action, says FG<\/p>\n

Private sector rebound pushes Nigeria’s employment to 21-month high<\/p>\n

Trump raises tariffs on Nigerian imports to 15% in fresh round of trade bout<\/p>\n

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

NIS Cautions Travellers Against Visa Misuse<\/p>\n

FG Moves To End Recurring Fatalities On Nigerian Waterways<\/p>\n

NAHCOs Profit Surge To N8.88bn In H1, 2025 Amid Diversification Push<\/p>\n

Tinubu Appoints Katia Chair Of Bayero Varsity Governing Council<\/p>\n

Okpebholo Announces Four More Commissioner Nominees<\/p>\n

FG To Leverage On Private Sector For Economic Growth<\/p>\n

Lagos NMA Seeks Immortalisation Of Late Dr Vwaere<\/p>\n

Nollywood Mourns Death Of Omotola Odunsi<\/p>\n

Group Rejects Bill Seeking Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife Co-Chairmen Of TRC<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly Holds Public Hearing On Correctional Service Bill<\/p>\n

Royal Rumble: Court Bars Ondo Govt Over Monarchs Appointment<\/p>\n

Ikeja Electric Commission Kwaru 15 MVA Injection Substation<\/p>\n

Adeleke Not Aligning With Anyone In ADC Spokesperson<\/p>\n

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

FG, UNICEF urge support systems for breastfeeding mothers<\/p>\n

Equities market remains bullish, gains N948bn<\/p>\n

Tax evasion: Reps committee issues arrest warrant against Mediterranean Shipping Companys officials<\/p>\n

Tinubu preaches partnership to boost air traffic controls, safer railways, others<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise two terrorists, nab 15 suspects in nationwide operations<\/p>\n

Nigeria football coaches stage briefing on scientific approach to grassroots football<\/p>\n

Ademola Lookman angry as Atalanta reject Inter Milans latest offer<\/p>\n

Strike: We will meet, determine next action after talks with health minister Nurses<\/p>\n

Tinubu to content creators: Use your influence to foster unity, verify before amplifying<\/p>\n

New NJI administrator, Adejumo resumes office, gets warm reception<\/p>\n

Kogi signs MoU with NULGE on health insurance<\/p>\n

Plateau: Terrorists occupying, ravaging 7 communities Prominent leader raises alarm<\/p>\n

Energy realism for Africa: Unmasking double standards and embracing a balanced path forward<\/p>\n

Yelewata killings: Northern CAN leaders visit Benue, pledge sustained advocacy<\/p>\n

Police rescue 6 abducted law students in Benue operation<\/p>\n

Zulum, Oborevwori, Uzodimma, Uba Sani nominated for 2025 African Governors Award<\/p>\n

CNG key component to Nigerias energy transition agenda Speaker Tajudeen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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