{"id":31734,"date":"2025-08-15T05:50:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T05:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31734"},"modified":"2025-08-15T05:50:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T05:50:35","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-15-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31734","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 15 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump says summit with Putin may fail<\/p>\n

US court says Trump administration can cut billions in foreign aid<\/p>\n

Democracy: Dont undermine opposition parties, SMBLF cautions APC, INEC<\/p>\n

Boy killed for resisting kidnappers demand to assault sister<\/p>\n

Expert emphasises need to adopt right project mgt methodologies<\/p>\n

Okada rider sells Ondo varsity lecturer to kidnappers Police<\/p>\n

Medical student commits suicide after exam setback OAU<\/p>\n

EFCC to arraign 23 suspected fraudsters arrested near Obasanjo library<\/p>\n

Russia restricts calls on WhatsApp, Telegram as internet control tightens<\/p>\n

EFCC to arraign 23 suspected fraudsters arrested near Obasanjo library Friday<\/p>\n

Ill never disrespect them Pastor Fatoyinbo apologises to CAC over Babalola comments<\/p>\n

FG to provide 500 housing units in each state<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints Rotimi Pedro as Director-General, overhauls NTA leadership<\/p>\n

Canadian court declares APC, PDP terrorist organisations Soneye, PDP react<\/p>\n

FG urges oil companies to develop all available blocks<\/p>\n

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

Two Nigerians caught with $500k drugs in Lebanese hotel<\/p>\n

Abducted Edo seminarians beg as kidnappers threaten to kill victims<\/p>\n

Two rescued in Enugu raid on traffickers<\/p>\n

Police hail clearance of criminal hideouts in FCT district<\/p>\n

OAU to roll out mental health programmes after student suicide<\/p>\n

Tambuwal fights back over N189bn EFCC probe<\/p>\n

Police crush armed robber operating from Lagos refuse dump<\/p>\n

PDP inaugurates 44-member zoning committee, demands Wikes total loyalty<\/p>\n

By-elections: INEC deploys poll materials as parties end campaigns<\/p>\n

FG settles N2tn contractor bills, plans 2025 capital budget spending<\/p>\n

Practical steps to take after losing your smartphone<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: PDP unveils zoning panel, dispels Jonathan, Obi talks<\/p>\n

637 candidates to contest FCT Area Council Poll INEC<\/p>\n

INEC deploys election materials ahead of Saturday’s by-elections<\/p>\n

2027: Obidient Movement unveils PVC awareness initiative<\/p>\n

Minister decries 60-year-old fire service law, seeks urgent review<\/p>\n

EFCC denies targeting Obasanjo library in arrest of 93 suspected fraudsters<\/p>\n

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

NNPCL, IOCs, Local Producers Move to Cut Oil Production Cost, Save $3bn for Industry<\/p>\n

NILDS DG: 23 Senators, Reps to Undergo Fresh Overseas Training<\/p>\n

NIIRA 2025: An Insurance Masterstroke In Financial Cosolidation<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army Troops Contain Minor Explosion at Ilese Barracks<\/p>\n

FG Realigns 2024, 2025 Capital Budgets, Orders MDAs to Secure Warrants Before Entering into Contracts, Others<\/p>\n

FG Admits Shortfall in Projected Oil Revenue, Despite Improved Performance in Gross Generation<\/p>\n

CBN Promises Sustenance of Financial Sectors Consumers Protection Initiatives<\/p>\n

REA, Military Collaborate on N100bn Solar Initiative for Public Institutions<\/p>\n

FG Approves N4.2 Billion Research Grant for 158 Projects in One Year<\/p>\n

Kaduna Govt: Nasir El-Rufai is Frustrated, Sinking, Wants to Drag Others Along<\/p>\n

Okonjo-Iweala Visits Tinubu, Lauds President for Stabilising Economy<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Brainstorm on Nigerias Downstream Oil Sector, Seek Fair Competition<\/p>\n

FG, De-Sadel to Construct 4,000km High Speed Rail Across Six States<\/p>\n

Experts Advocate Regulation, Empowerment of Nigerian Airlines to Support FlagCarriers<\/p>\n

AfDB Commits $40mto Catalyse Alliance for Green Infrastructure-Project Development Fund<\/p>\n

With Planning, Nigerias Huge Population Can Become Viable Asset , Says Oyebanji<\/p>\n

Sulaiman Pushes for Local Capacity Building, Says Foreign Programmes Lack Nigerian Context<\/p>\n

Policy Innovation Centre Champions Dialogue on Safer Mobility, Self Care Ahead of GS25<\/p>\n

Building Collapse: Sanwo-Olu Calls for Tribunal to Tackle Crisis<\/p>\n

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

2027: Aregbesola stakes pride, mobilises against Tinubu in Lagos<\/p>\n

Coalition is to save Nigeria, not advance personal ambitions Tambuwal<\/p>\n

Why Nigerians need safety nets amid Tinubus reforms Okonjo-Iweala<\/p>\n

INEC moves voters registration centres from 4 Borno LGAs<\/p>\n

Anambra guber: Obi leads LP guber campaign as Moghalu inaugurates 21 LG campaign council<\/p>\n

We havent received Tinubus $100,000 gift Super Falcons captain Ajibade<\/p>\n

FG pledges to sustain investments in oil sector<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Obasanjo library not target in sting operation, says EFCC<\/p>\n

CAC blasts CoZA pastor for saying founder was anointed but lacked money<\/p>\n

Nigerian army neutralises 3 terrorists, recovers weapons<\/p>\n

Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking<\/p>\n

NCC boss hails Tinubus appointment of new board to drive digital economy growth<\/p>\n

ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions staff<\/p>\n

NLC gives FG 7 days to refund diverted workers funds from NSITF<\/p>\n

TETfund to address abandoned projects in tertiary institutions<\/p>\n

Customs arrests 13 suspects with N3.145bn worth of smuggled goods in South West<\/p>\n

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

Trump vows not to be intimidated ahead of Putin summit<\/p>\n

Tanzanian mine collapse buries 25 people<\/p>\n

Flood kills 56 in Indian Kashmir mountain village, scores missing<\/p>\n

146 Nigerian women entrepreneurs to get WTO support<\/p>\n

Stakeholders warn of weakening industrial base despite reform<\/p>\n

200-level student of OAU allegedly commits suicide over poor academic results<\/p>\n

Army kills three, arrests 27 suspected terrorists in nationwide operations<\/p>\n

Police arrest two over conspiracy, cultism, firearm possession in Lagos<\/p>\n

NCS arrests 13 suspects over seized N3.1b contrabands, vehicles in SWest<\/p>\n

Monarch laments as vandals strip idle 80-bed hospital in Ogbomoso<\/p>\n

Tinubu unveils multi-billion-dollar investments in steel, aluminium sector<\/p>\n

Rivers LG Polls: APC flags off campaign, vows to win 23 council seats<\/p>\n

MSF raises concern over rising cholera cases in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Improved security in Niger Delta helped FG attain oil revenue target PINL<\/p>\n

ECN, UNIDO launch database to boost energy conservation<\/p>\n

Wike hails FG as FCT gets four hybrid buses<\/p>\n

Coalition Commends NCCs Rural Internet Expansion for Driving Development and Investment<\/p>\n

Obi of Onitsha criticises Nigerias education funding, seeks reforms<\/p>\n

ASUP issues 21-day ultimatum over industrial dispute with govt<\/p>\n

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

Federal Gov\u2019t Mulls Pay-As-You-Go For Electricity Sector<\/p>\n

God Will Shame Sponsors Of Banditry \u2013 Zamfara Gov<\/p>\n

Only Govs Can Address Insecurity By Granting LG Autonomy \u2013 Ex-Benue Commissioner<\/p>\n

FG Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Programme<\/p>\n

SDP Secures Spot In By-election Ballots After Court Ruling<\/p>\n

FG Launches Interest-free Loan For Tertiary Institutions\u2019 Staff<\/p>\n

We\u2019re Committed To Ending Farmer-Herder Conflict \u2013 Kwara Governor<\/p>\n

FCTA Receives CNG Buses To Boost Public Transport<\/p>\n

FG Unveils AgroTrade System To Unlock Market Access For Farmers<\/p>\n

Catholic Diocese Symphatises With Evictees, Urges Renewal Of Tenancy Agreement<\/p>\n

21 Days After, Father Of Murdered Kogi Photojournalist, Suffers Stroke, Dies<\/p>\n

TETFUND Boss Inaugurates Int\u2019l Conference Centre At BUK<\/p>\n

Army Arrests\u00a0oProcureme17 Suspects As 25 Families Of ISWAP Members Surrender<\/p>\n

FG Fast-tracks Drive To Clear N4trn Power Debt, End Subsidy<\/p>\n

NLC Issues 7-day Strike Notice Over Pension, NSITF Funds<\/p>\n

By-elections: Nigerians Vote In 7,324 Polling Units Tomorrow<\/p>\n

\u2018Claim Of N3m Bribe For Bill, Motion, Petition Presentations Baseless, Irresponsible\u2019, Reps Tackle Jigawa Lawmaker<\/p>\n

7 hours ago<\/p>\n

Abducted Edo Minor Seminarians Beg For Freedom In Viral Video<\/p>\n

NLC Issues 7-Day Strike Notice Over Alleged Pension, NSITF Mismanagement<\/p>\n

Man Bags 6-Month Community Service For Dealing In Illicit Drugs<\/p>\n

Members Of ISWAP Fighters Surrender In Borno<\/p>\n

Troops Arrest 107 Suspects, Rescue 20 Victims In 1 Week \u2014 DHQ<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue 2-yr-old Victim In Yobe<\/p>\n

FCTA Receives Hybrid CNG Buses From PCNG-i To Boost Public Transport<\/p>\n

New Fire Service CG Assumes Duty, Vows Not To Let Nigerians Down<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Economy Stable, Now Needs Growth \u2014 Okonjo-Iweala<\/p>\n

48 Police Officers Promoted To ASP In Bayelsa<\/p>\n

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

Rivers pastor, four church members arrested over child cleansing ritual<\/p>\n

BREAKING: PDP Inaugurates Elective National Convention Committee<\/p>\n

NCoS reports over 8,000 inmates with mental illness<\/p>\n

Magu to Youth: Break the cycle of corruption, choose Integrity over Impunity<\/p>\n

Nigeria Hosts Maiden African Chiefs Of Defence Staff Summit<\/p>\n

PDP, LP, five other parties wooing Peter Obi for 2027 Presidential ticket, says Obidient Leader<\/p>\n

Bala Mohammed vows to strengthen PDP in Delta before 2027 elections<\/p>\n

KWAM 1s aviation ambassador role is unpaid community service, says Keyamo<\/p>\n

Not a good signal Stakeholders criticise FG for Making KWAM 1 aviation ambassador<\/p>\n

Rivers pastor, four church members arrested over child cleansing ritual<\/p>\n

BREAKING: PDP Inaugurates Elective National Convention Committee<\/p>\n

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

Kizz Daniel is one of Nigerias greatest artists, says Fido<\/p>\n

Report banks supplying naira notes to sellers at parties-CBN<\/p>\n

Kano inland container terminal posts 51% volume increase<\/p>\n

Terrorism: We dont seek foreign bench legitimacy, APC fires Canadian court<\/p>\n

Edo seminarians cry for help from kidnappers den<\/p>\n

200-level OAU medical student commits suicide for failing exam twice<\/p>\n

Man to die by hanging for killing roommate in Ondo<\/p>\n

Suspected vandals loot Fed Govts 80-bed Mother, Child Specialist Hospital in Oyo<\/p>\n

Kwara community seeks govt assistance for victims of bandits attacks<\/p>\n

EFCC to arraign 93 suspects arrested at OOPL in batches<\/p>\n

Army crushes terror cells, 25 ISWAP families rescued<\/p>\n

NiMet predicts heavy downpour in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, others<\/p>\n

Allegations over displacing the poor to please the rich in Abuja false FCTA<\/p>\n

By-election: INEC distributes sensitive materials in Edo<\/p>\n

ValueJet launches Lagos flights to Cotonou, Accra, Malabo in regional expansion<\/p>\n

HFN, HBA partner to build stronger, sustainable healthcare enterprises<\/p>\n

Fatoyinbo apologises to CAC over comments on late Apostle Babalola<\/p>\n

Bye-election: Court orders INEC to publish SDP candidates names<\/p>\n

BBNaija: Big Soso reacts after Faiths age-shaming comments<\/p>\n

ASUP gives FG 21-day strike notice, lists demands<\/p>\n

PSC warns states against hijacking police recruitment slots<\/p>\n

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

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

Owners of idle oil blocs risk losing them if not activated FG<\/p>\n

WTO launches $50m fund for women exporters in Nigeria, others<\/p>\n

Nigeria recorded trade surplus of over $4bn Edun<\/p>\n

20% of 5000 large taxpayers onboarded in e-invoicing platform FIRS<\/p>\n

Expectations as Dangote fuel distribution scheme begins today<\/p>\n

Customs seizes N3.1bn smuggled goods in three weeks<\/p>\n

2027: Demolition notice reignites AbiodunDaniel fight for Ogun East ticket<\/p>\n

LG chair takes on Niger gov over tenure, party control<\/p>\n

Flood: Town planners urge FG to implement 1992 urban planning law<\/p>\n

FG unveils interest-free loan scheme for tertiary institution staff<\/p>\n

Military kills terrorist commanders, rescue 37 victims<\/p>\n

PenCom seeks 20% pension contribution for police officers<\/p>\n

Overcrowding: Over 64,000 inmates got non-custodial sentences in 4 yrs NCoS<\/p>\n

FG to spend N3.6trn to repair Third Mainland Bridge<\/p>\n

Maize farmers engage DSS, EFCC, Police to recover Anchor Borrowers loans<\/p>\n

What I told EFCC officials who interrogated me Tambuwal<\/p>\n

Youth participation in agriculture critical to food security, adoption of innovations IITA<\/p>\n

INEC: Were fully prepared for Bye-Elections in Kano<\/p>\n

How foreign interest is fuelling Sudans war<\/p>\n

Bio urges closer ties among ECOWAS, AES countries<\/p>\n

Tinubus reforms politically sensitive but necessary Commissioner<\/p>\n

Key Contenders Poised for Strong Run at TOUR Championship<\/p>\n

As FG Appointments Reign, NW Development Commission in Limbo<\/p>\n

2027: Over 166,000 PVCs Unclaimed in Kwara<\/p>\n

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

Military denys conducting extra-judicial killings in South-East<\/p>\n

Breaking: Uba Sani Roasts ADC\/SDP Over Election Sabotage Claims<\/p>\n

Our demolition targets criminals hideouts, not innocent residents FCTA<\/p>\n

Peter Mbah, Alex Otti And Babagana Zulum: Redefining Leadership In A Nation Torn To Nought By Sycophancy And Debauchery<\/p>\n

Digital transformationof NSITFs operation urgent, not optional, says MD<\/p>\n

Ikengas N50m humanitarian initiative for unknown victims families exceeds target<\/p>\n

From Politics to Terrorism’ Canadas dangerous redefinition of Nigerias democracy<\/p>\n

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

Attempt on Trans-Niger Pipeline blocked by collaborative efforts, culprits arrested<\/p>\n

ADC slams Tinubu over \u2018excessive\u2019 foreign trips, says travels yielded no tangible gains<\/p>\n

Over 4,000 big companies yet to complete e-invoicing system onboarding – FIRS<\/p>\n

Trump says Putin is ready to end Ukraine war<\/p>\n

FG refocusing spending as budget assumptions falter \u2013 Edun<\/p>\n

After spending N21bn, FG budgets 180x more for Third Mainland Bridge repairs<\/p>\n

How airtime lending became telcos’ multi-billion naira goldmine<\/p>\n

Obi to Tinubu: You’re not a tourist but president of troubled nation<\/p>\n

Kizz Daniel: The rise of Nigeria\u2019s ‘King of Bangers’<\/p>\n

Explosion at Ijebu Ode military barracks triggers security lockdown<\/p>\n

NLC gives FG 7 days ultimatum to return “diverted” NSITF funds, constitute PENCOM board<\/p>\n

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

Lagos Unveils First Forensic Interview Protocol For Sexually Abused Children In Nigeria<\/p>\n

ASUP Threatens Strike, Issues 21-Day Ultimatum To FG Over Staff Welfare<\/p>\n

NLC Issues 7-Day Strike Notice To FG Over Alleged Diverted NSITF Funds, Others<\/p>\n

Shettima Chairs UNICEF GenU 9JA Board Meeting, Accelerating Opportunities For Youths<\/p>\n

Kwara Gov Presents Staff Of Office To Three Traditional Rulers<\/p>\n

Plateau Assembly Pledges Stronger Legislation To Drive Mutfwangs Devt Vision<\/p>\n

Lagos Unveils First Forensic Interview Protocol For Sexually Abused Children In Nigeria<\/p>\n

By-Elections: NSCDC Boss Orders Deployment Of 20,850 Officers<\/p>\n

EFCC To Arraign Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At OOPL Pool Party<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Rewards World Debate Champions With N20m Each<\/p>\n

How Okada Rider Coordinates AAUAs Staff Kidnapping Police<\/p>\n

US Kegites Plan Fiesta Of African Music, Dance<\/p>\n

Economy On Positive Trajectories, Friendly Investment Environment Created Edun<\/p>\n

Public Transportation: FCTA Gets Four CNG Buses From PCNGi<\/p>\n

Herders\/Farmers Clash: Ebonyi Govt Disburses N101.895m To Victims<\/p>\n

Bagudu: Ward-Based Devt Plan Will Ensure Reform Benefits Reach The People<\/p>\n

Digital Transformation Of NSITFs Operation Urgent, Not Optional Faleye<\/p>\n

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

Plateau lawmakers oppose move to relocate ITF headquarters from Jos<\/p>\n

Bye-elections:Kaduna slams ADC\/SDP coalition over sabotage claims<\/p>\n

INEC delivers sensitive materials for August 16 bye-elections<\/p>\n

ASUP accuses FG of promoting HND, B.Sc dichotomy<\/p>\n

NLC issues 7-day notice to NSITF over alleged diversion of funds<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria needs the Womens Reserved Seat Bill<\/p>\n

NLC hands fresh ultimatum to FG<\/p>\n

Apostle Babalola: Pastor Fatoyinbo apologises over controversial remarks<\/p>\n

OAU student commits su!cide after academic setback<\/p>\n

PDP sets up national convention zoning committee<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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