{"id":31724,"date":"2025-08-14T05:38:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T05:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31724"},"modified":"2025-08-14T05:38:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T05:38:44","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-14-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31724","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 14 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump says wants three-way meeting with Putin, Zelensky<\/p>\n<p>Financial crimes: British govt, NFIU to establish Nigerias first PPP<\/p>\n<p>Okafor emerges tops as Babcock varsity graduates 101 new doctors<\/p>\n<p>2025 GlovoStartup Campus: Firm partners GITEX Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>South-South roads are death traps Idjerhe Monarch<\/p>\n<p>UK to deport foreign criminals immediately after sentencing<\/p>\n<p>Terrorist kingpin arrested in Niger, transferred to Abuja for investigation<\/p>\n<p>LAUTECH student killed during prohibited sign-out ceremony in Ogbomoso<\/p>\n<p>Northern Nigeria is comfortable with Tinubus governance approach Bwala<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves 493bn for KanoKatsina road upgrade, Carter bridge construction<\/p>\n<p>2027: Okorie convenes Igbo leaders meeting on political mobilisation<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu departs Abuja for Japan, Brazil visits<\/p>\n<p>Plastic pollution treaty talks in turmoil as draft faces widespread rejection Report<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves 142bn for construction of modern bus terminals in six zones<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest pastor, two others over alleged rape, murder in Imo<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pilots split over KWAM 1s aviation ambassadorship<\/p>\n<p>Fuel distribution controversy: Dangote restores marketers amid mounting pressure<\/p>\n<p>By-elections: INEC deploys 7,726 BVAS machines in Edo, Anambra, 10 states<\/p>\n<p>Delta monarch bemoans deplorable state of SSouth roads<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill three in fresh attack on Benue community<\/p>\n<p>US appeals court gives green light to Trump foreign aid cuts<\/p>\n<p>By-election : INEC meets heads of security agencies in Jigawa<\/p>\n<p>Peru&#8217;s president signs military crimes amnesty bill into law<\/p>\n<p>How terrorist leader, Abubakar Abba, was arrested Niger<\/p>\n<p>Vigilante shoots father who prevented kidnapper son&#8217;s arrest in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu renews N-HYPPADEC MDs appointment<\/p>\n<p>CNG now fastest-growing sector as investments hit $980m -PCNGI Boss<\/p>\n<p>Makinde names housing estate after late APC lawmaker<\/p>\n<p>Wildfire engulfs mountain near western Canada city<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Targets 7% Growth By 2027, Orders Review of Deductions By NNPCL, Others<\/p>\n<p>Court Frees Unruly Ibom Air Passenger as Police Withdraw Charges<\/p>\n<p>US Approves Sale of N532 Billion Munitions, Bombs, Rockets to Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>NNPC Announces Court Victory in Ararume Case, Says It Escaped N5bn Damages<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: Ajaokuta Steels Woes Beyond Economic Failure, Now Threat to Sovereignty<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Departs Abuja Today on a Two-Nation Trip to Japan and Brazil<\/p>\n<p>NESREA: Investments in Circular Economy Have Potential to Increase FX Earnings<\/p>\n<p>FG: $980m Private Capital Mobilised, 350 CNG Conversion Centres Built in 18 Months<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Presides Over FEC Meeting<\/p>\n<p>Federal Poly Bauchi Shut as Students Protest Robbery Attacks on Campus<\/p>\n<p>NMDPRA:Fuel Consumption Drops 16% to 1.44bn Litres in June 2025<\/p>\n<p>FG Aims to Unlock $150 Billion Dormant Land Capital, Boost Economy<\/p>\n<p>Varsity Union, NAAT Rejects Proposed FGs Loan Package for Workers<\/p>\n<p>Organisers Call for Entry as Process for NMA 2025 Begins<\/p>\n<p>August 16 Bye-Election: Gov Abiodun Appeals for Calm, Warns Against Violence<\/p>\n<p>Mass Immunisation Against Measles, Polio, Rubella Diseases Set to Hold in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Terrorist Kingpin Abubakar Abba, Flown to Abuja<\/p>\n<p>JAMB Commences Screening of 500 Candidates for 2026\/2026 Admissions<\/p>\n<p>Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Amid New Developments<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tambuwal: APC, EFCC have risen against the opposition, says ADC deputy youth leader<\/p>\n<p>Taraba Deputy Governors long absence: I have no hidden agenda Gov Kefas<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo to open up Edo riverine communities for development Idahosa<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu appoints Peter Eze as Federal Character Commission Commissioner for Enugu State<\/p>\n<p>Governor Bala Mohammed pledges support to strengthen PDPs fortunes in Delta State<\/p>\n<p>First Abia International Para Badminton Championship kicks off September 30<\/p>\n<p>Tertiary institutions brace to add railway technology in curriculum<\/p>\n<p>Over 400,000 Nigerians apply for 41,307 slots in federal job scheme<\/p>\n<p>FEC okays 13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo approves massive Edo youth recruitment<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu orders review of FIRS, Customs, NNPC deductions<\/p>\n<p>Tariff slash will destabilise electricity market NISO<\/p>\n<p>FEC halts new federal tertiary institutions for 7 years<\/p>\n<p>Ibom Air incident: NCAA to meet airline, witnesses<\/p>\n<p>IGP asked to oversee Rivers illegal bunkering case<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ADC slows down 2027 strategy talks over alleged moles, EFCC raids<\/p>\n<p>APC tackles Babachir Lawal for criticising Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Keyamo justifies KWAM 1s ambassadorial position amidst outrage<\/p>\n<p>Ogewho-Iyede Primary School shines in cognitive exam, earns community praise<\/p>\n<p>PDP ready for Ibadan convention, vows to discipline erring members<\/p>\n<p>Southwest APC vows Buhari-Level support for Tinubu in 2027<\/p>\n<p>NUJ inspects Kano projects, scores Yusufs investments high<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Father Of Suspected Kidnapper Killed In Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest Pastor, 2 Others For Alleged Rape, Murder In Imo<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest Transnational Human Trafficking Suspect In Enugu<\/p>\n<p>OOPL Demands Apology, N3.5bn Over Invasion Of Premises By EFCC Operatives<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Appoints Louis Odion As FCCPC Executive Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Stripped Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmason Breaks Silence After Release From Prison<\/p>\n<p>ICHC, Itsekiri Rep Disagree On PAP\u2019s Performance<\/p>\n<p>\u2018KWAM 1\u2019s Airport Ambassador Role Community Service For Misconduct\u2019, Says Keyamo<\/p>\n<p>Court Remands Trader For Alleged Failure To Declare Foreign Currency In Lagos<\/p>\n<p>MSM Petitions IGP, DSS, EFCC Over Alleged Defamation By Oduduwa Transparency Network<\/p>\n<p>2027: South-West APC Leaders Endorse Tinubu For Re-election<\/p>\n<p>Federal Gov\u2019t Approves \u20a6142bn For Bus Terminals In 6 Geopolitical Zones<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Orders Review Of FIRS, Customs, NNPC Deductions<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Comfort, Released From Prison<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Federal Gov\u2019t Suspends Establishment Of New Tertiary Institutions For 7 Years<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Spiritual Realities Are Not Always Logical\u2019, Prophet Fufeyin Replies Pastor Damina<\/p>\n<p>Drug War: Federal Gov\u2019t Unveils 48 Operational Vehicles For NDLEA<\/p>\n<p>Court Jails 4 Over Vandalism Of EEDC Facility In Ebonyi<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Pledges To Make Steel Sector Nigeria\u2019s Industrial Backbone<\/p>\n<p>Aregbesola Leads ADC Membership Drive In Lagos, Says APC, PDP, LP Have Failed<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NiDCOM, ACF2025 partner to harness Diaspora creativity, empower youth, women<\/p>\n<p>Magu urges youths to break cycle of corruption in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus policies, reshaping Nigerias economy says NSC Boss, Akuta<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Philippines Deepen Labour Cooperation, Protect Migrant Workers<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to jet out to Japan, Brazil<\/p>\n<p>49 suspects arrested for drug related offences in Kano- NDLEA<\/p>\n<p>Asagba of Asaba champions drive to boost tourism in Delta capital<\/p>\n<p>Father of suspected kidnapper dies in confrontation with vigilantes in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>2027: PDP, ADC, LP lobby Obi for presidential ticket Yunusa<\/p>\n<p>FG to build six modern bus terminals, backs $125m loan for Abia roads<\/p>\n<p>FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years over poor infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>FG reaffirms steady gas supply to Togo, Benin, Ghana to combat energy poverty<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu reaffirms $1 trillion economy target, orders review of public savings<\/p>\n<p>BPP DG urges Tinubu to enforce strict procurement deadlines, local content compliance in MDAs<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu appoints Dakas, Eugene to head Nigeria Law Reform Commission<\/p>\n<p>KWAM 1 appointed as airport protocol ambassador after ban reduction<\/p>\n<p>FG orders withdrawal of criminal charges against Comfort Emmanson, cuts KWAM 1s ban to one month<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt reviews KanoKatsina Road contracts, moves to replace Carter Bridge<\/p>\n<p>Kwara viable for ICT infrastructure- Awodun<\/p>\n<p>NNPCL secures Appeal Court victory against Ararumes N5b suit<\/p>\n<p>Massive crowd as Barau leads APC rally for Kano Assembly by-elections<\/p>\n<p>Emmanson regains freedom, breaks silence<\/p>\n<p>Gospel legend Donnie McClurkin to release final studio album<\/p>\n<p>FG moves to end contract awards without funds<\/p>\n<p>2027: PDP confirms talks with Peter Obi<\/p>\n<p>Reps committee vows to name, shame states diverting palliative funds<\/p>\n<p>Bauchi Gov flags off cybernation program, targets 100,000 citizens on digital skills<\/p>\n<p>FIRS meets 2025 oil and gas revenue target, credits peace in Niger Delta<\/p>\n<p>WOFAN-ICON2 project distributes hearing aids to PWDs, farmers, others<\/p>\n<p>FG sets September deadline for MDAs to conclude 2024 project procurement<\/p>\n<p>NNPCL, PTDF sign MoU to deepen technology -driven solutions<\/p>\n<p>Bye-election: Candidates sign peace accord in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>FG partners Lagos, set to launch nationwide crackdown on unsafe buildings<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kano assembly suspends LG chair over fertiliser distribution, others<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu presides over FEC meeting<\/p>\n<p>EFCC raid: Olusegun Obasanjo Library demands N2.5bn compensation<\/p>\n<p>Reps probe N1.06trn NG-CARES social intervention funds<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: FEC places seven-year ban on establishment of federal higher institutions<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu jets to Japan, Brazil Thursday<\/p>\n<p>KWAM1 will work as Ambassador for free Keyamo<\/p>\n<p>KWAM1 will work as Ambassador for free, Emmanson to be appointed by AON Keyamo<\/p>\n<p>Sultan to FG, govs: Listen to Nigerians, stop beating them with koboko<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Govt seals Dowen College over waste disposal<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TRCN, TGMIND AI formalize agreement to deliver AI teaching platform to all licensed teachers in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>2027:Obidients are no match for us, declares APC Youth Leader<\/p>\n<p>Niger State Governor Commends President Tinubu for Arrest of Terrorist Leader<\/p>\n<p>TRCN , GMIND sign MoU to develop customized artificial intelligence-powered platform for teachers<\/p>\n<p>FG commits to modernizing livestock production, resuscitation of grazing reserves<\/p>\n<p>NESREA DG assures of forex inflow from circular economy value chain<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reps begin probe of N1.06trn NG-CARES social intervention<\/p>\n<p>FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to depart Abuja for Japan, Brazil Thursday<\/p>\n<p>Court orders FG to close case in Dasuki\u2019s 10-year trial<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;I am still in pain&#8217;, Ibom Air passenger Emmanson speaks after release<\/p>\n<p>US refiners shift to Nigeria\u2019s crude on geopolitics<\/p>\n<p>Tax reforms to chop off 39 telecom levies<\/p>\n<p>$60bn Chinese-funded bullet train nears FG\u2019s approval<\/p>\n<p>FG rolls over unspent 2024 capital funds into 2025 budget<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves 7 years moratorium for establishment of federal tertiary institutions<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Armed Forces Critical To Our Collecting Big Tax Revenue FIRS Chairman<\/p>\n<p>AIG Grimah Supervises Police Recruits At Shooting Range<\/p>\n<p>2026: Ekiti APC Youth Endorse Afuye As Oyebanjis Running Mate<\/p>\n<p>Ill Make Sure All LGAs Are Accessible By Road Before I Leave Diri<\/p>\n<p>Court Sentences Four To 7 Years Imprisonment For Vandalising EEDC Property<\/p>\n<p>CRiver Civil Servants Celebrate Milestone In Service Provision<\/p>\n<p>PAP Is For All Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Salvation<\/p>\n<p>Banditry: Zamfara Gov Pays Condolence Visits To Villages Attacked By Bandits<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Records Lowest Building Collapse Rate In 20 Years Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>PDP Demands Absolute Loyalty From Wike, Ortom, Fayose, Others<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Police Arrest Six Recover Arms, Illicit Drugs<\/p>\n<p>Osun 2026: INEC Calls On Residents To Prevent Minor, Foreigners From CVR<\/p>\n<p>Power: NISO To Resolve Tariff Adjustment By Enugu Regulatory Agency<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo Approves Employment Of Youths Into State Civil Service<\/p>\n<p>Coalition Peopled By Failed Politicians Southwest APC<\/p>\n<p>FG Bans Creation Of New Universities For Seven Years<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Niger Govt To Install Early Warning Alarm In Public Schools<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC retains WHO ML3 status for regulation of medicines, vaccines<\/p>\n<p>Group warns against politicisation of Amnesty Programme<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias housing deficit a goldmine for investors Hall 7 CEO<\/p>\n<p>Osun 2026: Your vote will count, INEC assures electorates<\/p>\n<p>Magu urges youths to break cycle of 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