{"id":31737,"date":"2025-08-16T05:53:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T05:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31737"},"modified":"2025-08-16T05:53:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T05:53:24","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-16-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31737","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 16 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump, Putin End Meeting, Hope Rises for Ceasefire<\/p>\n

INEC Complies with Court Judgement, Says SDP Will Participate in By-election<\/p>\n

Tambuwal: EFCC Cant Intimidate Me, Says Ordeal Plot to Silence Him<\/p>\n

Police Deploy 7,825 Personnel for Monitoring in Edo<\/p>\n

FG Urges States, Stakeholders to Move from Commitment to Results on SDGs<\/p>\n

House Committee Lauds Ibas, Pledges Support for Return to Democratic Rule<\/p>\n

Historic WTO Initiative Launched in Nigeria as NACCIMA President Hails Okonjo-Iwealas Leadership<\/p>\n

Abia Gov, S east Leaders, CSOs Laud Tinubu over Ezes FCC Appointment<\/p>\n

Top Reasons to Use the PinUp App for Casino Games in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Inflation Drops to 21.88%<\/p>\n

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

Gunmen kidnap three siblings, kill one in Anambra community<\/p>\n

Over 60 face prosecution for supporting banned pro-Palestine group<\/p>\n

OOPL hotel raid: Court jails three, remands one over cybercrime<\/p>\n

Rivers to establish emergency management agency<\/p>\n

EFCC nabs Kaduna estate agent over land fraud<\/p>\n

NDelta ex-agitators protest exclusion from NCDMB programmes<\/p>\n

Red Cross, stakeholders hold flood preparedness drill in Lagos<\/p>\n

Army chief lays foundation for special forces school in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Healing pilgrimage: How Malawian women cross borders to beat cervicalcancer<\/p>\n

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

Cyber attacks, vandalism threaten Nigerias digital backbone Rubadu<\/p>\n

Stakeholders urge NASS to legalize constituency projects, push for LG autonomy, support traditional institutions<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Nigerias inflation rate drops to 21.88%<\/p>\n

Tinubu departs for Japan, Brazil ahead of Tokyo conference, state visit<\/p>\n

APC has lost values you championed Lauretta Onochie writes late Buhari<\/p>\n

Kebbi traders desert new market<\/p>\n

Rising passenger-crew clashes expose deep cracks in Nigerias aviation sector<\/p>\n

By-election: Youre too desperate to lead Nigeria Abure slams Peter Obi<\/p>\n

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

Court, INEC slam door on Abure, insist his tenure as LP chair is over<\/p>\n

Odua Investment declares N82.26b profit, revenue grows by 81%<\/p>\n

Yinka Ayefeles Fresh FM badly burnt Spokesperson<\/p>\n

Fire guts Yinka Ayefeles Music House, Fresh FM<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill man, abduct businesswoman in Ondo community<\/p>\n

Police foil kidnap attempt in Calabar, arrest three, recover arms<\/p>\n

Headline inflation slows to 21.88% in July<\/p>\n

FG pledges steady gas supply to Benin Republic, Togo, Ghana<\/p>\n

Nigerias petroleum import drops by 39%<\/p>\n

Again, 12 persons killed in road crash on Kano-Zaria highway<\/p>\n

Pay outstanding obligations before implementing TISSF SSANIP<\/p>\n

Ogun-East Assembly backs Senator Adeolas 2027 ambition<\/p>\n

FG flays Canada over courts designation of PDP, APC as terror groups<\/p>\n

FG disburses cash to 25,204 vulnerable households in Plateau<\/p>\n

Vista Holdings appoints Fadoju CEO of Aston Cooperative<\/p>\n

Tambuwal vows to oust APC in 2027, rallies supporters in Sokoto,<\/p>\n

U.S. SEC fines, bans Nigerian auditor, firm for aiding fraud involving Tingo<\/p>\n

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

Delta APC suspends three members over alleged breach of party protocol<\/p>\n

FG removes tax on sanitary towels<\/p>\n

Trump, Putin begin summit on Ukraine war<\/p>\n

Canadian Court didnt declare us terror organization, says APC<\/p>\n

All is now set for Anambra by-election INEC<\/p>\n

LP Crisis: Abures tenure as National chairman has expired INEC<\/p>\n

Otti lauds INEC for recognising Nenadi Usman as LP authentic chair<\/p>\n

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

Group Apologises To Jonathan Over Boko Haram Sponsorship Lies<\/p>\n

New Horizons, eHealth Africa, Donate Vaccine Carriers For Immunisation In Borno<\/p>\n

NSCDC FCT Boss Bags US Honorary Doctorate Award<\/p>\n

ITF Dismisses Relocation Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment To Jos Hqtrs<\/p>\n

NSCDC Deploys 20,850 Personnel For By-elections<\/p>\n

Delta Govt Appoints 8-man LOC For 2025 National Youth Games<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Philippines Deepen Labour Ties To Protect Migrant Workers<\/p>\n

Lassa Fever Kills 883 In 5 Years As Edo, 4 Others Record High Rates<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army Relocates Special Forces School To Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Okonjo-Iweala\u2019s Praise For Tinubu Leaves Opposition Stranded \u2013 APC Group<\/p>\n

Labour Cautions Federal Gov\u2019t Over N142bn Bus Terminal<\/p>\n

Centre Tasks Govt, Donors On Funding To Tackle GBV<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t To Connect Baro Inland Port To Lagos-Kano Narrow Gauge \u2013 Transport Minister<\/p>\n

Floods Take Over Potiskum As Buni Directs SEMA To Provide Relief Materials<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Applauds Ebonyi Civil Servants\u2019 Reward Scheme<\/p>\n

IGP Orders Tight Security As APC, PDP, ADC Test Might In By-Elections<\/p>\n

How Weak Walls, Dysfunctional Alarms, CCTV Aid Jailbreaks \u2013 Investigation<\/p>\n

ADC Chieftain Accuses Anti-Graft Agency Of Witchunting Opposition<\/p>\n

INEC Obeys Court Order, Includes SDP In Saturday\u2019s By-elections<\/p>\n

Nigeria Condemns Canadian Court\u2019s Labelling Of APC, PDP As Terrorist Groups<\/p>\n

Court Jails Italy-Bound Traveller Caught With 7.6kg Of Tramadol<\/p>\n

Appoint Competent INEC Chairman, Yiaga Africa Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Customs Intercepts N130m Expired Drugs At Lagos Port<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Targets Full Digitalisation Of Civil Service By December<\/p>\n

FIRS Reaffirms Commitment To Rewarding Excellence Among Staff<\/p>\n

Catholic Diocese Seeks Tinubu\u2019s Intervention Over Kidnap 2 Seminarians<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria rejects canadian courts designation of PDP, APC as terrorist organisations<\/p>\n

FG begins negotiations with health unions to avert strikes<\/p>\n

Edo By-Election: Tenebe lied, says, I have no intention to disrupt polls Inegbeniki<\/p>\n

Court orders INEC to grant Abure-led Labour Party access to upload candidates<\/p>\n

Mohammed Idris: Tinubus administration has prioritised south-east with key projects<\/p>\n

We were sexually abused Nigerian workers recount ordeal in Central African Republic<\/p>\n

Nigerias inflation falls to 21.88% in July fourth monthly decline since NBS methodology change<\/p>\n

Customs intercepts N3.1bn contraband, arrests 13 in three weeks<\/p>\n

WTO Unveils $50m Digital Trade Fund for 146 Nigerian Women<\/p>\n

Bala Mohammed appoints Chinese national as economic adviser<\/p>\n

Anambra LP lawmakers accuse Soludo of plotting to use thugs in bye-elections<\/p>\n

NSITF digital transformation urgent, not optional, Faleye assures<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu to ensure timely completion of projects, enhance connectivity in SEast<\/p>\n

Take advantage of FGs N200bn funds to grow your business, minister urges Southeast entrepreneurs<\/p>\n

Oborevwori to flag off widows welfare scheme for10,000 beneficiaries<\/p>\n

N\/Delta youths forum backs call for Itsekiri, others inclusion in PAP<\/p>\n

NELFUND inspires payment of fees for Lagos students<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Reforms can restore investors confidence, unlock AfCFTA opportunities Okonjo-Iweala<\/p>\n

Bye-elections: IGP orders tight security for peaceful polls in 13 states<\/p>\n

Shop owners count losses as fire destroys property in Port Harcourt<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Angry youths block highway in Ondo community<\/p>\n

SDP to participate in Saturday bye-election elections, says INEC<\/p>\n

Nigeria dismisses Canadian court ruling labeling APC, PDP as terrorist groups<\/p>\n

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

Inflation drops by 0.34% in July<\/p>\n

Peter Obi, Abure disagree over bye-elections<\/p>\n

By-elections: We cant access 4 Borno LGAs because of insecurity INEC<\/p>\n

Bye-Election: go out and vote, Showunmi tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

Terrorist tag: Retract erroneous designation now, FG tells Canadian court<\/p>\n

Edo Bye-Election: Iyere urges INEC to ensure free, fair polls<\/p>\n

INEC includes SDP candidates in by-election after court order<\/p>\n

12 killed, 5 injured in Kano road crash<\/p>\n

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

UNDP, REA Launch partnership to drive Nigerias clean energy transition agenda<\/p>\n

REA MD visits defence chief to strengthen partnership on NPSSI initiative<\/p>\n

Adamawa: Bichis Rally Drives APC Candidate to 98% Lead in Ganye Bye-Election Poll<\/p>\n

AEPB\/UNIDO handover plastic recycling plant to Chanja Datti<\/p>\n

Reps committee commends Rivers Sole Administrator Ibas, Pledges Support for Return of Democratic Rule<\/p>\n

NNPC Ltd. CEO, Ojulari Commends NLNGs Role in Energy Transition During Bonny Plant Visit<\/p>\n

Energy Centre Applauds Komolafe as NUPRC Achieves N5.21 Trillion Revenue in First Half of 2025<\/p>\n

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

Reps deny demanding N3m from lawmakers to present bills, ask member to provide evidence<\/p>\n

EFCC hands over \u20a6100m recovered from mining companies to FG<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s manufacturing investments dip to lowest level since 2018<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s oil production nears 1.83mbpd, targets 2.5mbpd by 2026<\/p>\n

Edo by-elections: Police deploy 7,825 personnel, announces movement restriction<\/p>\n

FG opens negotiations with health unions to avert looming strikes<\/p>\n

Bauchi Governor appoints Chinese economist as adviser, seals investment partnership<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s headline inflation moderates to 21.88 % in July as the harvest season kicks in<\/p>\n

Five AI-driven tactics driving a shift in phishing attacks<\/p>\n

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

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

Nigeria Rejects Designation Of APC, PDP As Terrorist Organisations<\/p>\n

Bribe For Bills: Reps Challenge Colleague To Name Culpable Lawmakers<\/p>\n

MTN Foundation Opens Applications For N90m ICT, Business Skills Training For Young Entrepreneurs<\/p>\n

Courts Dismissal Of Abures Suit Against INEC Affirmation Of Rule of Law LP<\/p>\n

Okonjo-Iweala: Youre Celebrating Selective Optimism, Ignoring Real Message, ADC Tells FG<\/p>\n

Court Judgementll Not Affect Saturdays Bye-Elections INEC<\/p>\n

EFCC Arrests 47 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Edo<\/p>\n

NNPC Ltd GCEO Commits To NLNGs Growth, Sustainability Agenda<\/p>\n

FG Restates Commitment To Integration Of SEast Zone In RHI<\/p>\n

Bye-Elections: IGP Orders Tight Security, Movement Restriction<\/p>\n

IBB, Abdulsalami Demand Urgent Action On Baro Port Project<\/p>\n

Adeleke Reaffirms No Security Vote Policy In Osun<\/p>\n

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

Police restrict movement in 4 Kaduna LGs for bye-elections<\/p>\n

Ondo youths protest over incessant kidnapping<\/p>\n

Ibadan North bye-election: Oyo NSCDC deploy 600 personnel<\/p>\n

Rivers NYSC coordinator charges corps members to apply acquired skills<\/p>\n

NBTE, senior staff dismiss recruitment racketeering report against Ex-Sec<\/p>\n

Police deploy 7,825 personnel for Edo bye-election, restrict movement<\/p>\n

Over 400,000 youths have so far benefitted from NELFUND Idris<\/p>\n

2025 AfroBasket: Nigerias DTigers outclass defending champions Tunisia, win another group match<\/p>\n

Capacity Building: AFFIT, NCCE launch partnership to bridge skills gaps<\/p>\n

ITF dismisses relocation rumours, says report unfounded, misleading<\/p>\n

SSN lauds Tinubu for upholding fairness in key appointments<\/p>\n

Intl Youth Day: Group gifts laptops, cash to ICT trainees<\/p>\n

FG plots new roadmap for solid minerals development<\/p>\n

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