{"id":31696,"date":"2025-08-03T05:50:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T05:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31696"},"modified":"2025-08-03T05:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T05:50:40","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-3-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31696","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 3 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gala president states silverware ambition after securing Osimhen<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria urges US to stop smear campaign, respect diplomacy<\/p>\n<p>Editors Guild condemns Badeggi Radio closure, demands immediate reopening<\/p>\n<p>Military Pensions Board refutes veterans claims on unpaid debarment allowance<\/p>\n<p>Lagos boosts inclusive economy via cooperatives<\/p>\n<p>Nurses call off 7-day warning strike<\/p>\n<p>FG partners FAO to boost food security in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>RBDAs revitalisation key to economic development Minister<\/p>\n<p>I dont identify with Nigeria anymore, says Kemi Badenoch<\/p>\n<p>PDP has been purchased by APC, gets NEC, NWC meeting dates from Aso villa Dino Melaye<\/p>\n<p>Why state police cant work in Nigeria Charanchi, CNG leader<\/p>\n<p>Enugu PDP stakeholders dismiss defection rumour, pledge loyalty to party<\/p>\n<p>Minister, nurses differ over strikes continuation<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu\u2019s re-election: Northern ex-lawmakers split after presidency meeting<\/p>\n<p>I stopped corrupt colleagues from killing traveller with cash-filled bag &#8211; Retired DSP<\/p>\n<p>Fatal lullaby: Scary tales of Nigerian mothers soothing babies with alcoholic drinks<\/p>\n<p>5% fuel surcharge is a bad policy<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: Police arrest woman, phone repairer for unlocking lost phone in Delta<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest two cultists, recover ammunition in A&#8217;Ibom hotel<\/p>\n<p>Ondo varsity alumni decry students killing in host community<\/p>\n<p>UNICEF urges women to breastfeed babies within one hour of birth<\/p>\n<p>Closure of Niger radio, assault on press freedom &#8211; NGE<\/p>\n<p>SERAP decries poor accountability among office holders<\/p>\n<p>Nurses call off strike after four days<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo unveils door-to-door campaign team ahead of by-election<\/p>\n<p>NERC transfers electricity regulatory oversight to Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom-Cross River oil boundary dispute settled, legally closed &#8211; Aondoakaa<\/p>\n<p>Abbas congratulates ex-VP Sambo at 71<\/p>\n<p>Information minister calls for calm over suspension of Niger radio<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NUPRC Links 66% of 732 Cases of Oil Spill in Niger Delta to Asset Sabotage, Investigates 175 Incidents<\/p>\n<p>INEC Derecognises Abure-led Labour Party, Rejects SDP\u2019s Candidates for By-elections<\/p>\n<p>NNPP Mocks PDP over Gale of Defections, Says Main Opposition Party Now an Empty House<\/p>\n<p>Utomi: FGs Obsession with Revenue Stifling Economic Growth, Worsening Lives of Ordinary Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Saint Lucian Prime Minister Defends Tinubus Visit, Says Criticism Shameful, Disgraceful<\/p>\n<p>Amnesty International Criticises FGs Deafening Six-year Silence on Missing Activist, Dadiyata<\/p>\n<p>Plateau Group Tackles MURIC Over Alleged Call for Military Withdrawal<\/p>\n<p>Itsekiri Leader Sends SOS to FG, International Community Over Incessant Threats<\/p>\n<p>Erudite Fitness Club Elects 10-man Executive Members to Advance Mission<\/p>\n<p>Atiku Hails ADC Over Youth Inclusion In Party Leadership<\/p>\n<p>Imoke, Bassey, Others No Longer Our Members, Cross River PDP Declares<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NBA condemns Badeggi FM suspension, demands immediate reversal<\/p>\n<p>LASU suspends 2024\/2025 second semester exams<\/p>\n<p>Badeggi FM: Only NBC can suspend broadcasting licences Minister<\/p>\n<p>FG moves to gazette nurses scheme of service<\/p>\n<p>Ilara kingdom set to mark Oba Ogunsanwos fifth coronation anniversary<\/p>\n<p>Shettima, Adesina, Makinde break ground for Ijaiye Agribusiness hub<\/p>\n<p>LP chieftain hails INEC for disqualifying Abure-led factions candidates<\/p>\n<p>ADC condemns shutdown of radio station in Niger<\/p>\n<p>ADC alleges traditional rulers plot against interim chairman<\/p>\n<p>Ondo commissioner urges APC groups to unite under Aiyedatiwa<\/p>\n<p>2027: Aiyedatiwa bans multiple campaign groups, unveils single structure<\/p>\n<p>UK defends new online safety law after X criticism<\/p>\n<p>APC reaffirms Tony Okocha as Rivers chairman<\/p>\n<p>Nurses suspend seven-day warning strike<\/p>\n<p>Burkina radio station suspended over junta Facebook post<\/p>\n<p>United States break mixed 4x100m freestyle world record<\/p>\n<p>US envoy meets Israeli hostage families in Tel Aviv<\/p>\n<p>EU condemns arrest of former Macau pro-democracy lawmaker<\/p>\n<p>Amnesty slams FG over disappearance of activist Dadiyata<\/p>\n<p>Minister mourns Mai Gudi, hails him as beacon of peace<\/p>\n<p>Stop weaponising politics, focus on governance, experts warn elites<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Linenot vandalised NRC<\/p>\n<p>Some Nigerians in Ghana behave badly, displace Ghanaian businessmen, flaunt wealth Amb Keshi<\/p>\n<p>Again, Troops, CJTF kill 3 Boko Haram terrorizing Magumeri axis in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Labour rejects FGs move to criminalise strike actions<\/p>\n<p>Why North cant blame Tinubu for marginalization Gov Sani<\/p>\n<p>Katsina Emirate names ex-minister Sirika, Raddas son as district heads<\/p>\n<p>Why North should support Tinubus re-election bid Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p>Politicians promising single term need psychiatric evaluation Soludo<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Streets Renaming: There is fire on the mountain, Tinubu must put it out<\/p>\n<p>NBA, NGE, NUJ kick as Niger governor shuts radio station<\/p>\n<p>ADC, PDP in fierce battle over viable alternative to APC<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwasiyya Youth urges equitable dev, decries Northern marginalization in federal projects<\/p>\n<p>Academy reaffirms commitment to inclusive, competency-based AI learning<\/p>\n<p>2027: Confusion in Ondo as Tinubu men defy Aiyedatiwa on collapsing support groups<\/p>\n<p>Gen tells Igbo: Get Nnamdi Kanu out of detention before 2027<\/p>\n<p>Bye elections: Abure-led Labour Party decries omission<\/p>\n<p>LASU industrial dispute deepens, Senate suspends academic activities<\/p>\n<p>LASU industrial dispute deepens, students ordered to vacate hostels<\/p>\n<p>AfDB president Adesina announces exit date, hails Nigerias support<\/p>\n<p>Rivers: Youre an impostor, APC tells pro-Amaechi factional Chair<\/p>\n<p>I inherited dilapidated roads, infrastructure says Okpebholo<\/p>\n<p>FG accuses US Mission of smear campaign against Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Gandujes aide, Yakasai, slams Tinubu-led FG for prioritising Lagos over others<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HIV\/AIDS: Despite Donors Funding Cut, NACA Assures Of Sufficient Drugs<\/p>\n<p>Edo LG Polls: I\u2019m Aspiring To Advance Good Governance In Ovia South-West \u2014 Omoruyi<\/p>\n<p>LASU Suspends Exam, Academic Activities<\/p>\n<p>ADC Condemns Shutdown Of Radio Station In Niger<\/p>\n<p>Abure-led Labour Party Faults INEC Over Party\u2019s Omission In By-election<\/p>\n<p>Police Clash With Community Over Land Dispute In Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Police Summon Sowore For Alleged Forgery, Inciting Disturbance<\/p>\n<p>NSE President Urges Stronger Nigeria\u2013Japan Synergy For Infrastructure Dev\u2019t<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Minister Dalung Faults Tinubu\u2019s Endorsement At Ahmadu Bello Memorial Confab<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Nurses Suspend Strike After Federal Govt\u2019s Commitment To Demands<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ojulari Still NNPCL CEO Presidency<\/p>\n<p>2027: Igbo community in Jos backs Mutfwang for second term, cites inclusive 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regulatory oversight to Nasarawa Electricity Regulatory Commission<\/p>\n<p>Ajibade testifies in church after WAFCON win<\/p>\n<p>AAU final-year student found dead after missing for five days<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Soludo: Any politician promising single term needs psychiatric evaluation<\/p>\n<p>Antibiotic Misuse Can Spark Global Pandemic Nigerian Doctor<\/p>\n<p>I hawked Olive oil, Zobo before fame Super Falcons captain<\/p>\n<p>Labour Party kicks as INEC omits candidates from Bye-Election list<\/p>\n<p>We are re-evaluating our strategies to prevent attacks in plateau CDS<\/p>\n<p>Tributes as former Imo deputy gov, Irona, marks 59th birthday<\/p>\n<p>UNICEF decries poor breastfeeding rate in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Gombe launches 620KW Hydropower-Solar plant in Balanga<\/p>\n<p>Nurses call off strike<\/p>\n<p>One killed as natives, police clash in FCT<\/p>\n<p>Navy cant safeguard waterways alone Oyetola<\/p>\n<p>Adamawa APC excos drag Binanis aide to court over Facebook post<\/p>\n<p>Niger Radio Station marked for demolition, gov seeks FGs support<\/p>\n<p>Outrage as Niger Gov orders shutdown Of Radio Station<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presidency denies sacking NNPCL CEO, Ojulari<\/p>\n<p>Youths Rise Up: CONYIP Backs ADCs Youth-Centric Agenda<\/p>\n<p>African leaders to discuss funding gap for climate actions at ACS2<\/p>\n<p>African leaders to discuss funding gap for climate actions at ASC2<\/p>\n<p>ADC kicks as monarchs, political bigwigs mount pressure on interim chairman, Nafiu Gombe<\/p>\n<p>Collapsed Smart School Buildings in Enugu: Why communities must demand accountability, not sabotage progress<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Kaduna Stands Still As Uba Sani Distributes Fertilizer to 100,000 Farmers<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dissenting voices grow in APC<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Nigerians Must Go&#8217;: Resurgent tension tests Nigeria-Ghana brotherhood, neighbourliness<\/p>\n<p>Governor Nwifuru, bigotry allegations and a clan in conflict<\/p>\n<p>2027: Replacing Shettima as vice president will bring division to APC &#8211; Northern youths<\/p>\n<p>We found no evidence of protests against Nigerians in Ghana, say FG delegates<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria losing battle against hunger as food inflation persists<\/p>\n<p>Lingering insecurity dims hope for economic rebound<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria\u2019s conversion of polytechnics to varsities is dangerous<\/p>\n<p>Niger State takes FG to Supreme courts over 13% derivation exclusion<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Nurses, midwives suspend nationwide strike<\/p>\n<p>Debt costs surge 164% as Nigeria spends more on T-Bills, bonds<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How Punpoets Redefining Art Of Poetry In Nigeria Akinsehinwa<\/p>\n<p>Ill Fix Collapsed Roads, Infrastructure Neglected by Obaseki s Govt Okpebholo<\/p>\n<p>2027: El-Rufai Mobilises Support For ADC In Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>Missing Final-Year AAU Ekooma Student Found Dead<\/p>\n<p>Nurses, Midwives Confirm Suspension Of Warning Strike<\/p>\n<p>Abbas Salutes Ex-VP Sambo At 71<\/p>\n<p>Constitution, SCourt Vest Power To Appoint Police Officers In PSC SANs<\/p>\n<p>Olubadan-In-Council To Meet On Appointment Of Ladoja Monday<\/p>\n<p>Rivers: APC Backs Okocha As State Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Borno To Resettle 5,000 Displaced Persons In Bama<\/p>\n<p>FERMA Receives N3.6bn Equipment From Japanese Govt<\/p>\n<p>CRiver IPAC Chairman Resigns From Office<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ADC faction frowns over monarchs alleged interference in partys affairs<\/p>\n<p>Peter Rufai: Nigerian legend goalkeeper for burial August 22<\/p>\n<p>CHAN 2024: Tanzania defeat Burkina Faso in opening match<\/p>\n<p>Lafia emirate turbans Nasarawa Senator as Magajin Dangi<\/p>\n<p>Arewa Think Tank hails Tinubu for extending Adeniyis tenure as Customs boss<\/p>\n<p>Ajibade: Super Falcons captain visits MFM, displays WAFCON awards<\/p>\n<p>Niger: Withdraw order on closure of Badeggi radio, NUJ tells 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