{"id":31706,"date":"2025-08-07T06:05:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31706"},"modified":"2025-08-07T06:05:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:05:20","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-7-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31706","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 7 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Diddy Seeks Trump\u2019s Pardon Ahead Of October Sentencing \u2014 Lawyer<\/p>\n

EFCC Arrests 14 Cyber Criminals In Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

1 Dies In Edo Cult Initiation Ritual<\/p>\n

Invest In Cross River, Gov Otu Charges Diasporans<\/p>\n

NDIC Pays N54.62bn To 691,418 Customers Of Defunct Heritage Bank<\/p>\n

Egbin Power Transformer Fire Disrupts Electricity Supply In Parts Of Lagos, Ogun<\/p>\n

Oando Foundation Empowers Nigerian Youth With Green Upskilling Programme<\/p>\n

Fitch Downgrades Union Bank To \u2018Failed\u2019 Status, Cites Capital Shortfall<\/p>\n

FG, Kuwait Foundation Explore Partnership Areas<\/p>\n

AXA Mansard\u2019s Ola-Israel Wins \u2018CFO Of The Year\u2019 Award<\/p>\n

Jigawa Varsity Secures TETFund\u2019s N1b Fund For Innovation Hub<\/p>\n

Maritime Industry Crucial To Job Creation, Industrial Growth \u2013 Shippers\u2019 Council<\/p>\n

Shipping In Developing Countries Should Be Driven By Private Sector<\/p>\n

AbdulRazaq Inspects 49km Road, Says Kwarans Behind Tinubu For Second Term<\/p>\n

UNIPORT Senate Elects 3 New Deputy Vice-Chancellors<\/p>\n

Tinubu Evolving New Approach To End Killings \u2013 Ambassador Eze<\/p>\n

Corrupt Politicians Being Given Top Govt Positions \u2013 Emir Sanusi<\/p>\n

Jonathan Chickened Out Of Reforming PDP \u2013 New Book<\/p>\n

African Finance Leaders Propose Action To Address High Cost Of Capital<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Police Detain Sowore Over Alleged Criminal Defamation<\/p>\n

JUST- IN: WAEC Shuts Down Result Checking Portal Due To Technical Problems<\/p>\n

\u2018Many Abandoned Abuja Estates Owned By Corrupt Civil Servants\u2019, Says EFCC Chair<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Fuji Star, KWAM 1, Faces Probe For \u2018Pouring Alcohol\u2019 On Aviation Workers At Abuja Airport<\/p>\n

Doyin Abiola: NPAN, NGE Mourn, Laud Legacy Of Trailblazer In Journalism<\/p>\n

Corps Members To Enjoy Credit Support As NYSC Partners CreditCorp On Credit Card Initiative<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Ghana\u2019s Defence, Environment Ministers Killed In Helicopter Crash<\/p>\n

Lookman Departs Italy Amid Transfer Stand-off With Atalanta<\/p>\n

INEC Clears 9 Political Parties For Edo By-election Elections<\/p>\n

Police Arraign Blogger For Allegedly Defaming Actress Lizzy Anjorin<\/p>\n

Appeal Court Restores Order To Forfeit Properties Linked To Yahaya Bello<\/p>\n

JAMB Rolls Out Guidelines For Underage Admission<\/p>\n

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

How Osimhen, Lookman became outcasts with Italian clubs<\/p>\n

Receivership row: Egbin Power challenges FBNQuests takeover move<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu pledges state-wide infrastructure at Badagry roads unveiling<\/p>\n

Nigeria, US advance high-level talks over visa restrictions<\/p>\n

Foreign investors sell off N576bn Nigerian stocks in six months<\/p>\n

KWAM 1 pushes back as FAAN probes airport incident<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Everyone digging borehole in Lekki is probably drinking shit water – Lagos govt<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Ogun residents laud non-kinetic initiatives of armed forces<\/p>\n

Fuji star K1s unruly behaviour triggered ValueJet safety protocol breach FAAN<\/p>\n

Bye-election: Pro-Abure protesters besiege INEC headquarters over exclusion<\/p>\n

LP missing as INEC affirms nine political parties for Edo bye-election<\/p>\n

Police promotions spark debate on who deserves credit<\/p>\n

FCTA vows total clampdown on traffic offenders, destitute<\/p>\n

Lagos exclusive breastfeeding rate hits 57.4%<\/p>\n

JUST IN: WAEC shuts down result portal over technical issues<\/p>\n

Doyin Abiola’s death, a profound loss -Amosun<\/p>\n

Stakeholders push for innovation to curb raw material imports<\/p>\n

Pate urges Africa-centered reform in global health governance at Accra summit<\/p>\n

FCTA taskforce raids Wuse corridor, impounds 20 vehicles<\/p>\n

Crack on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway not structural failure, says Umahi<\/p>\n

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

FG to Install Gantries on Flyovers to Crack Down on Overloaded Trucks<\/p>\n

NGX Sustains Bullish Run As Investors Gain N643bn<\/p>\n

No Regional Political Warlord Can Deliver PDP In 2027, Says Chieftain<\/p>\n

Tinubu Condoles With Ghanaian President Over Helicopter Crash That Claimed Eight Lives<\/p>\n

Money Laundering is Rampant Among Estate Developers, Says EFCC Boss<\/p>\n

EFCC, Police Clash over Custody of Same Suspects as Lawyer Petitions AGF, Alleges Double Jeopardy and Intimidation<\/p>\n

NOSDRA, EU Strategise on Oil Spill Response, Partnership<\/p>\n

Current Tax System Stifling Economic Activities, Alienating Good Governance, Say Kwara Stakeholders<\/p>\n

Breaking: 2 Ghanaian Ministers, 6 Others Killed in Helicopter Crash<\/p>\n

Enugu Police Arraign Levi Obieze, 2 Others Over Alleged Kidnappings, Ritual Killings in Ezeagu<\/p>\n

Gov Mbah Flags off Enugu Sustainable Food Distribution to the Vulnerable<\/p>\n

Appeal Court Restores EFCCs Forfeiture Order on 14 Properties Linked to Yahaya Bello<\/p>\n

NCC Introduces Stricter Governance Framework for Telecoms Operators<\/p>\n

Tinubu Directs Quick Rollout Of Free Healthcare For Low-income Retirees, Implementation Of Pension Increase<\/p>\n

Edo Bans Transport Unions, Others from Revenue Collection<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>Bye-election: LP candidates, CSOs storm INEC headquarters, protest exclusion<\/p>\n

SEast to honour ADC founder, Nwosu<\/p>\n

2027: APC breaching electoral laws with Tinubu endorsement ADC<\/p>\n

CRiver: PDP regroups, gears for showdown in 2027<\/p>\n

2027 presidency: ADC, APC, PDP jealously guard trump cards<\/p>\n

How Northern leaders exposed complex relationship with President Tinubu<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Aviation unions demand cancellation of airport concession, cite lack of transparency<\/p>\n

Tinubu mourns Ghanas ministers, others in helicopter crash tragedy<\/p>\n

Cherubim & Saraphim church marks centenary anniversary<\/p>\n

Ghanas defence, environment ministers die in military helicopter crash<\/p>\n

NOSDRA, EU strategise on oil spill response, international partnership<\/p>\n

Edo bans transport unions from revenue collection over extortion<\/p>\n

Nigeria prepares for COP30: SGF calls for unified climate strategy<\/p>\n

Admission scrutiny panel for underage candidates unveiled by JAMB<\/p>\n

Appeal court upholds EFCCs right to seize Yahaya Bellos properties<\/p>\n

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

Soldier opens fire at US military base, wounding five troops<\/p>\n

Investment in telecom sector falls to $81 million as broadband penetration slows<\/p>\n

UACN grows revenue by 33% as food, beverage segments lead expansion<\/p>\n

Investors wealth rise by N1.1 trillion in three trading days<\/p>\n

Calabar residents decry blackout, accuse Disco officials of extortion<\/p>\n

IPAC writes RSIEC, rejects August 30 state LG elections<\/p>\n

2027: PDP warned against fielding regional warlord for presidency<\/p>\n

ADC, APC chieftain warn Tinubu to shelve re-election, focus on governance<\/p>\n

Nigeria may split without restructuring before 2027, Nwodo warns<\/p>\n

2027: ADC condemns early Tinubu endorsements amid hardship<\/p>\n

Ignore claims of INEC not recognising ADC leadership Spokesperson<\/p>\n

Abure-Led LP protests at INEC over bye-election exclusion<\/p>\n

2027: APC, Tinubu need Kwankwaso, say ex-minister, others<\/p>\n

Rivers varsity students seek help over robberies, assaults in hostel<\/p>\n

Facebook user arraigned for alleged publication of fake news<\/p>\n

Court remands native doctor, two others over murder, kidnapping in Enugu<\/p>\n

Troops nab suspected BHaram logistics supplier in Borno<\/p>\n

Drama as vehicle inspection officers clash with motorist in Jibowu<\/p>\n

NiMet prediction: Lagos assures residents over flash flood effects<\/p>\n

Siblings drown after heavy downpour in Ondo<\/p>\n

Cooking gas prices soar 33% in June Report<\/p>\n

Obi slams FGs 712b airport renovation amid soaring hunger<\/p>\n

Nigeria may break up without restructuring before 2027, Nwodo warns<\/p>\n

ECOWAS deepens police cooperation to tackle insecurity across region<\/p>\n

NDLEA partners India against illicit shipments of tramadol, others<\/p>\n

Constitutional Review: Senator urges Nigerians to tread with caution<\/p>\n

Enugu court remands native doctor, two others for murder, kidnapping<\/p>\n

Oyo cracks down on open grazing, street trading<\/p>\n

NBA slams police over probe of Anambra attorney general<\/p>\n

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

Criminals, touts now in charge of politics in Nigeria \u2014 Falana<\/p>\n

WAEC Massive Failure: Parents, group want papers cancelled<\/p>\n

2027: Jonathan ready to run again, close ally confirms<\/p>\n

Public office not for money making Emir Sanusi tackles corrupt leaders<\/p>\n

2027: ADC slams APC over early campaigns for Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria: US military funds $2.5m humanitarian projects in 10yrs<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders speedy implementation, of free healthcare for low-income retirees<\/p>\n

Presidency: Why S\/ East should wait for Gods time Umahi<\/p>\n

Nigeria may break up before 2027, if Ex-Ohanaeze President-General, Nwodo<\/p>\n

NASS asks states, LGs to immediately enforce workers compensation scheme<\/p>\n

Dont leave your healthcare to herbalist only Elebuibon tells traditionalists<\/p>\n

Many abandoned estates in Abuja owned by civil servants EFCC<\/p>\n

2027 Presidential Poll: Lawyers divided over Jonathans eligibility<\/p>\n

FG needs 3trn to complete NNPCL tax credit road projects Umahi<\/p>\n

Tinubu condoles with Ghana President over tragic air accident<\/p>\n

No police officer should sleep in indignity at night IGP Egbetokun<\/p>\n

Egbin, Ikeja Electric, FIPL not in receivership Management<\/p>\n

Zulum swears in two commissioners, judicial council member<\/p>\n

Only NPC can issue birth, death certificates Commissioner<\/p>\n

Security Threat: FCTA clears shanties, recovers dangerous weapons, impounds 20 vehicles<\/p>\n

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

ADC debunks report that INEC rejected recognition of new leadership<\/p>\n

Recognise scholars like sports stars, Abbas tells FG after Nigerian teens win in UK<\/p>\n

Put 2027 on hold and focus on governing ex-APC presidential aspirant tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Labour party, CSOs protest at INEC HQ over candidate exclusion<\/p>\n

Appeal court restores forfeiture order on Yahaya Bellos properties<\/p>\n

Tinubu mourns Doyin Abiola, hails her as media trailblazer<\/p>\n

Tinubu congratulates three Nigerians for winning global TeenEagle competition<\/p>\n

NCoS promotes 30 senior officers to ACG in leadership reshuffle<\/p>\n

Nigerias reform agenda needs a people-centric shift<\/p>\n

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

FAAN links musician Wasiu Ayinde to ValueJet safety breach at Abuja airport<\/p>\n

TCN: Fire outbreak at Egbin affects 47MW load<\/p>\n

Group lauds IGP Egbetokun for outstanding performance honour on ACP Shaba, others<\/p>\n

LP has no candidate in Edo by-election, says INEC<\/p>\n

NDLEA, Indias NCB join efforts against illicit shipments of tramadol, others to Nigeria<\/p>\n

EFCC, NBA, BPP blame outdated land system for money laundering in real estate<\/p>\n

Amnesty boss Otuaro warns against bribery in PAP scholarship scheme<\/p>\n

Customs blames PAR delays at Lagos ports on importers failure to migrate to BOdogwu platform<\/p>\n

FG to Nigerians: Libya is no escape route, its a trap Dabiri-Erewa<\/p>\n

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

Anti-party: PDP to decide on Wike next week S\/South chair<\/p>\n

Mark-led leadership recognised by INEC ADC<\/p>\n

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Stop rewarding thieves with public office Sanusi<\/p>\n

Civil servants used stolen money to build estates EFCC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

S\/East wont get presidency through sentiments, hate speeches Umahi<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition must strategise or remain powerless Sule Lamido<\/p>\n

FG goes tough on telcos, introduces new guidelines<\/p>\n

AXA Mansards Ngozi Ola-Israel Named CFO of the Year<\/p>\n

NNPC Under Bayo Ojulari: Leading Reforms, Boosting Output, and Attracting Investment<\/p>\n

How police recovered newborn stolen from Ekiti hospital<\/p>\n

Trust Avatar Creations for Reliable Connections Building<\/p>\n

Elevate Your Writing in 2025: Why You Need a Grammar Checker, Plagiarism Checker & Free AI Content Detector<\/p>\n

JUST IN: KWAM1 forced ValueJet pilots to breach safety protocol FAAN<\/p>\n

Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash<\/p>\n

The Rotten Seed: Why Nigeria Keeps Electing Failure and Expecting Progress<\/p>\n

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

Primate Ayodele warns against attacks on churches, mosques in and outside Nigeria<\/p>\n

Ogun residents commends Nigerian militarys non-kinetic activities<\/p>\n

Media Group Commends NCC on Professionalism, Transparency<\/p>\n

AfDB lauds Gov Ododos agricultural drive, names Kogi among SAPZ beneficiaries<\/p>\n

E-Visa, e-CERPAC Regime: Transparency Group Accuses Immigration Service of Poor Stakeholder Engagement<\/p>\n

Lagos flood: Primate Ayodele scores another first as icon of prophecy<\/p>\n

Smoke Without Fire: Dissecting TheCables manufactured rumours against NNPC GCEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari<\/p>\n

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

Trump open to talks with Putin, Zelensky as white house confirms push for Ukraine ceasefire<\/p>\n

Conoil records weakest half-year profit in five years<\/p>\n

UN accuses Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of killing 319 civilians in DR Congo<\/p>\n

Tinubu condoles with Ghana over tragic helicopter crash<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s central bank retains high yields on one-year bills to lure investors<\/p>\n

Nigeria turns to alternative markets as Trump\u2019s tariff takes effect<\/p>\n

NGX nears N100trn as 35 stocks turbocharge market<\/p>\n

High food costs, aid cuts push 3.5m children into malnutrition<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s oil rigs up 22% on executive orders<\/p>\n

Weak regulation, financial strain drive Nigeria\u2019s illegal drug stores<\/p>\n

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

NGX Capitalisation Hits 92.25trn As Insurance Sector Kicks Into Bullish Run<\/p>\n

Kwara, Niger Towns Jubilate Over DSS Speculated Capture Of Leader Of Mahmuda Terror Group<\/p>\n

NGX Capitalisation Hits 92.25trn As Insurance Sector Kicks Into Bullish Run<\/p>\n

Police Recover Stolen Baby In Ekiti<\/p>\n

Tinubu Mourns Ghana Ministers Killed In Helicopter Crash<\/p>\n

Were Improving Road Infrastructure To Enhance Commerce, Stimulate Tourism Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n

Nobody Should Pay Money For PAP Scholarship Otuaro<\/p>\n

Nigerias Democracy Just Platform To Win Elections Secondus<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Turji Didnt Surrender Arms, Abductees Security Analyst<\/p>\n

WBW: UNICEF Disapproves Lack Of Infrastructure, Policy For Breastfeeding Mothers<\/p>\n

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

Lagos taskforce arrests 2 impersonators, impounds 69 motorcycles<\/p>\n

IGP unveils modern police barracks in Kano<\/p>\n

Endure pains of exclusive breastfeeding, Osun government tells nursing mothers<\/p>\n

Court remands Enugu native doctor for allegedly burying victims alive<\/p>\n

Police recover explosives, locally made pistol, ammunition in Kaduna<\/p>\n

2027: Groupsupport Tinubus re-election, make case for Ambodes return<\/p>\n

WAEC speaks as result checker portal goes down<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Ogun residents laud non-kinetic initiatives of armed forces<\/p>\n

Fuji star K1s unruly behaviour triggered ValueJet safety protocol breach FAAN<\/p>\n

Bye-election: Pro-Abure protesters besiege INEC headquarters over exclusion<\/p>\n

LP missing as INEC affirms nine political parties for Edo bye-election<\/p>\n

Police promotions spark debate on who deserves credit<\/p>\n

FCTA vows total clampdown on traffic offenders, destitute<\/p>\n

Lagos exclusive breastfeeding rate hits 57.4%<\/p>\n

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