{"id":31743,"date":"2025-08-18T05:09:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31743"},"modified":"2025-08-18T05:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:09:21","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-18-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31743","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 18 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Air Canada cancels more flights as strike continues<\/p>\n

PDP, ADC, LP kick as APC sweeps bye-elections<\/p>\n

FG vows to implement ILC decisions to boost workers welfare, national development<\/p>\n

NDLEA nabs drug kingpin, intercepts N7.8bn opioids, others<\/p>\n

40 missing, 10 rescued in Sokoto boat mishap<\/p>\n

Governors Forum set to unveil investopedia<\/p>\n

Adelabu sympathises with Ayefele over fire incident at Fresh FM<\/p>\n

Housing minister seeks cancellation of Bagwai\/Shanono by-election<\/p>\n

Otega becomes third housemate evicted from BBNaija 10<\/p>\n

Arsenal escape with 1-0 win over Man United at Old Trafford<\/p>\n

Emir of Zuru death, monumental loss to traditional institution Shettima<\/p>\n

Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest 8 suspects, recover arms in Delta, Kaduna<\/p>\n

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

FG bows to NLC pressure, appoints chairman for PenCom<\/p>\n

Many feared killed as bus plunges into Taraba river<\/p>\n

Imo bans kindergarten graduation ceremony<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s factories go local to survive currency turmoil<\/p>\n

APC, opposition clash over by-election results in 12 states<\/p>\n

Shipping crisis delays Dangotes 3,550 CNG trucks, 450 arrive<\/p>\n

Nigeria sustains oil production above OPEC quota<\/p>\n

Police inspector arrested for robbery, extortion in Edo<\/p>\n

19 escape death in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash<\/p>\n

45-year-old technician dies of electrocution in Lagos<\/p>\n

10 killed, six rescued in Sokoto boat crash SEMA<\/p>\n

Emir of Zurus passing significant loss, Tinubu mourns<\/p>\n

Adelabu sympathises with Ayefele over fire incident at Fresh FM<\/p>\n

EPL: Arsenal edge Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford<\/p>\n

NEMA confirms 21 communities hit by floods in Yobes Potiskum<\/p>\n

Housing minister seeks cancellation of Kano by-election<\/p>\n

Bye-election: PDP rejects APCs victory in Edo, cites BVAS sabotage<\/p>\n

Edo condemns killing of endangered hippopotamus in Anegbete<\/p>\n

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

Idjerhe Monarch, Ooni of Ife Seek Stronger Synergy Between Royal Fathers, Govt<\/p>\n

Value of Stocks, Debt, ETFs on NGX Hit N139.82trn Amid FX Reforms<\/p>\n

Currency Outside Banks Tapers to N4.49trn, Now 90% of Cash in Circulation<\/p>\n

Stock Market Drops by N713bn in One Week on Investors Profit-taking<\/p>\n

Shake-up in Army, as COAS Redeploys Top Generals<\/p>\n

Ondo to Promote Omoluabi Virtues, Information Commissioner Discloses<\/p>\n

Loan App Virulence and Govt Silence in Nigeria<\/p>\n

APC, NNPP Win One Constituency Each in Kano Bye-Election<\/p>\n

Otti Gets N150bn Abia House Approval for 2025 Supplementary Expenditure<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0 By-elections: A dress rehearsal for 2027, mockery of democracy LP<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>N3m bribe for bills: SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas to refer allegation to anti-graft agencies<\/p>\n

Ways to protect your personal information online<\/p>\n

Yobe: 21 communities hit by flooding NEMA<\/p>\n

COAS reshuffles Army High Command, appoints new PSOs, GOCs, Commanders<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin in Delta, intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers<\/p>\n

NCC pushes for stronger protection of Nigerias digital infrastructure<\/p>\n

Kaduna by-election: Chikun, Kajuru no longer opposition enclave Commissioner<\/p>\n

APC wins Niger Assembly by-election; PDP alleges vote buying, intimidation<\/p>\n

ICRC implements presidential directive on guidelines to fast-track PPPs<\/p>\n

Edo: Police nab cop, civilians for armed robbery<\/p>\n

Rivers: August 30 council elections sacrosanct RSIEC<\/p>\n

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

Investors lose N713 billion in one week as market rally stalls<\/p>\n

Expert urges govt to focus on productive sector ahead of N100tr market cap<\/p>\n

Rights groups fault FGs security claims, demand end to killings in Benue, Zamfara, others<\/p>\n

NDLEA nabs drug kingpin in Delta, seizes multi-billion naira narcotics nationwide<\/p>\n

SEMA reports women, children most affected by Yobe flooding<\/p>\n

11 rescued from traffickers, cultists arrested, electrician dies in Lagos<\/p>\n

Groups decry killing of hippopotamus, seek end to human-elephant conflicts<\/p>\n

Professor endows 1.5m prize for outstanding agriculture students<\/p>\n

Arewa group mourns emir of Zuru<\/p>\n

Peter Obi pays tribute to late Christian Chukwu<\/p>\n

Peter Obi hails Sam Ohuabunwa at 75<\/p>\n

Kannywood star Adam A. Zango remarries<\/p>\n

Osun unveils online portal, promises prompt business approvals<\/p>\n

Oyo by-election: APGAs Odususi congratulates PDPs Oyekunle<\/p>\n

Coalition calls for electoral reforms<\/p>\n

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

Why IBB House Remains Mecca For All \u2013 Jonathan<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll Get Justice, Dabiri-Erewa Assures Nigerian Workers Abused In CAR<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Katsina Woman For Diverting Food Aid<\/p>\n

Collateral Damage In Operations Reduced, Says CAS<\/p>\n

Mixed Reactions Trail By-election Results As APC Dominates<\/p>\n

IBB Abhors Ethnic, Religious Bias \u2013 Atiku<\/p>\n

Corruption Killing Nigeria\u2019s Youth Potential \u2013 Magu<\/p>\n

I Didn\u2019t Say Lawmakers Are Collecting N3m For Bills, Motions \u2013 Rep Auyo<\/p>\n

Reps Meet Bago, Traditional Rulers Over Niger Port, Bemoan State Of Project<\/p>\n

NLC, NUEE Reject Planned Electricity Subsidy Removal<\/p>\n

Army Appoints New GOCs, PSOs<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Panic Over Heavy Security Deployment, FCTA Tells Residents<\/p>\n

10 Die, 29 Missing In Sokoto Boat Mishap<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Army Appoints New PSOs, GOCs In Major Shake-up<\/p>\n

Lagos Police Confirm Death Of Electrician, Nab 4 Cultists For Alleged Murder<\/p>\n

Edo PDP Rejects Results Of By-elections, Says Democracy Under Siege<\/p>\n

Senator Abe Reaffirms Commitment To Merit-based Human Capital Dev\u2019t In Ogoniland<\/p>\n

Nigeria Deports 42 Foreign Cybercriminals Convicted By Court<\/p>\n

By-Elections: Tinubu Lauds INEC, Congratulates APC Winners, Others<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: NNPP Rejects Result Of Kano Assembly Re-run Election<\/p>\n

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

15,000 job seekers apply for 3,000 Civil Service vacancies in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

NLC Leadership Crisis: Edo workers reject Ajaeros caretaker Cttee<\/p>\n

Ikpea, Igbinedions bye-election victories show 2027 walk-over for Tinubu in Edo-Okpebholo<\/p>\n

APGA wins Senatorial Seat in Anambra Bye-Election<\/p>\n

Bye- Elections: Mockery Of Democracy, Rehearsal For 2027- Labour Party<\/p>\n

Pate: Tinubus Govt Spends N50bn on PHCs, Eyes Insurance Record<\/p>\n

Reclaiming Identity: Nigerias Middle Belts Enduring Struggle Against Mislabeling and Marginalization<\/p>\n

Rice Production: Farmers Blame High Price On Cartel, Middlemen<\/p>\n

NUPRC to prioritize frontier basin exploration, competitive licensing process<\/p>\n

Chevrons new oil discovery to boost Nigerias output by 40,000bpd<\/p>\n

FirstBank targets $10bn boost for Nigerias non-oil exports with agric conference<\/p>\n

Nigerian entrepreneurs urged to tap into Tinubus N200bn funds<\/p>\n

NSITF wins prestigious award for reforms in workforce protection, productivity<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria sweep titles at Pan African Youth Scrabble Championships<\/p>\n

Champions League: Rangers sweat on Dessers for Viktoria Plzen at Ibrox<\/p>\n

Oyebanji backs Ikogosi Road Race to boost Ekiti tourism<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>NiMet warns Borno, Bauchi, Ebonyi, others of possible flooding<\/p>\n

PWDs seek support for inclusion in Ondo budgetary allocations<\/p>\n

Tinubu mourns Emir of Zuru, describes passing as national loss<\/p>\n

PDP rejects Edo by-election result as APC floors nine other parties<\/p>\n

Group lauds NSA for confirming DSS capture of terror leaders<\/p>\n

This Trading App Offers AI Insights to Boost Your Market Moves<\/p>\n

Tinubus govt setting new tone for transparency, accountability in governance<\/p>\n

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

Farmers lament as harvests perish over deplorable FCT roads<\/p>\n

3,516 candidates jostle for 2,000 slots in 6 FCT science schools<\/p>\n

AMAC coaches championship aims at nurturing young talents<\/p>\n

States debt service obligations threaten economic stability<\/p>\n

E-invoicing will reduce audit by taxpayers FIRS<\/p>\n

Drop in inflation should be taken with caution CPPE<\/p>\n

Reps panel: Baro Port commissioned only on paper<\/p>\n

109 senators pay enough for 4,708 professors salaries<\/p>\n

Over 15,000 applicants fight for 3,000 A\/Ibom civil service jobs<\/p>\n

2027: Adebayo tackles INEC over failure to sanction campaign defaulters<\/p>\n

NNPP rejects Ghari\/Tsanyawa re-run result, hails victory in Shanono\/Bagwai<\/p>\n

Kano By-election: The Beginning of an End Era<\/p>\n

APC wins Minister of defences polling unit in Jigawa by-election<\/p>\n

PDPs Oyekunle wins Oyo Rep by-election<\/p>\n

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

Group Lauds NSA For Confirming DSS Capture of Terrorist Groups Leaders<\/p>\n

Reps Demand U.S. Review Visa Policy, Restore Five-Year Multiple Entry for Nigerians<\/p>\n

States Creation Is Not The Answer To Nigerias Challenges<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army reassigns senior officers<\/p>\n

Breaking: APC Celebrates Victory in Kaduna By-Elections, Says Wins Reflect Trust in Tinubu, Uba Sani<\/p>\n

Telecoms regulatory reforms, tariff adjustment to unlock $1b investment in network expansion, upgrade<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria\u2019s fish supply gap opens N23trn opportunity<\/p>\n

NEMA confirms 21 communities submerged by floods in Yobe<\/p>\n

Cancel Kano by-election, APC tells INEC<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom set to reject 80% of civil service applicants<\/p>\n

APC’s victories in by-elections signpost ruling party’s popularity – Tinubu<\/p>\n

Over 200 NASS bills at risk as FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions<\/p>\n

Hunger, diseases spread as FG struggles to fill aid gap<\/p>\n

Saturday’s by-elections offer glimpse into 2027 power struggles<\/p>\n

Oil firms revive old wells to cut costs<\/p>\n

EFCC recovers over N5bn, $10m in refinery turnaround maintenance fraud<\/p>\n

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

Ajose Donates Logistics Materials To Lagos APC<\/p>\n

Presidency Calls On States To Mainstream SDGs Into Budgets, Devt Plans<\/p>\n

Bandits Kill Scores In Fresh Sabon Birni Attacks<\/p>\n

Baro Port Exists Only On Paper Reps<\/p>\n

Abbas Mourns Northern Business Elite, Ibrahim<\/p>\n

Salvation Attributes OPECs Recognition Of Improved Oil Production To Tantitas Effort<\/p>\n

ICRC Issues Guidelines To Fast-Track PPPs<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria steps up bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games<\/p>\n

AI as the new indolence, that Netanyahu call,Salahs tweet and our Kwam mentality<\/p>\n

Group refutes distorted facts on northern region, commends ACF<\/p>\n

N-HYPPADEC: Stakeholders laud Tinubu for reversing earlier decision after outcry<\/p>\n

Nigerian student emerges best A-level law candidate in UK<\/p>\n

States creation is not the answer to Nigerias challenges, by Ezenwa Nwagwu<\/p>\n

What I did for Burna Boy during struggle days Cubana Chief Priest<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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