{"id":31751,"date":"2025-08-19T05:28:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T05:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31751"},"modified":"2025-08-19T05:28:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T05:28:13","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-19-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31751","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 19 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Pro-Trump media outlet to pay $67m in voting defamation case<\/p>\n

NEMA confirms 25 rescued, 25 missing in Sokoto boat crash<\/p>\n

Navy mum over FCT cooperative society land-grabbing allegation<\/p>\n

Suspected Nasarawa kidnapper arrested after lone crash, N6.9m cash recovered<\/p>\n

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

Crisis alert: UNICEF seeks lifesaving N240bn for Nigeria aid projects<\/p>\n

Global leaders begin high-stakes talks to end Russia-Ukraine war<\/p>\n

Fubara eyes Sept 18 comeback as Ibas pushes projects completion<\/p>\n

Alaafin lambasts Ooni in fiery clash over chieftaincy title<\/p>\n

US commends Nigeria over arrest of top terrorist leaders<\/p>\n

BBNaija S10: Zita dethrones Doris as Head of House hours after win<\/p>\n

Single mothers cannot raise proper men, says Jim Iyke<\/p>\n

UNESCO recognises Sango festival as world heritage<\/p>\n

Tinubu subsidises kidney dialysis cost by 76% in federal hospitals<\/p>\n

Tinubu congratulates NDDC MD on 50th birthday<\/p>\n

Isese Day: Oyo declares Wednesday work-free day<\/p>\n

Six steps to keep business legally active – CAC<\/p>\n

My journey to Olubadan throne bumpy, filled with trials Oba Ladoja<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria Utilises Only 41% of Installed Generation Capacity Amid Stranded Power Crisis<\/p>\n

Nigerian Gallery Seeks to Educate Artists on Access to SMEDAN Fund<\/p>\n

Heirs Energies to Double Oil Output, Expand Growthacross Africa<\/p>\n

Gas Minister Assures New WAPCo Leadership of FGs Support<\/p>\n

Agri Tech Firm Empowers 250 Farmers in Delta<\/p>\n

FG Directs FERMA to Begin Rehabilitation of Loko-Oweto-Agatu Road<\/p>\n

BHaram Founders Son Arrested, US, UK Hail Nigeria over Ansaru Leaders Capture<\/p>\n

INEC: 69,376 Nigerians Pre-registered Online in Seven Hours as CVR Hits It Off<\/p>\n

More Than 3m People Remain Internally Displaced, Minister Tanko Sununu Declares<\/p>\n

Obi Urges Nigerians to Get Their PVCs to Make Rigging Difficult in 2027<\/p>\n

Nigerian Writers, Others Mourn Passing of Poet-Journalist, Evelyn Osagie<\/p>\n

Makinde Declares Wednesday Public Holiday to Commemorate Isese Day<\/p>\n

RMAFC Begins Review of Revenue Allocation Formula<\/p>\n

US Mission Compels Visa Applicants to Disclose Social Media Activities<\/p>\n

2025 UTME: JAMB Inaugurates Special Committee to Probe Exam Infraction<\/p>\n

NIOB to Address Challenges Fuelling Building Collapse in Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

NANS demands removal of WAEC boss, threatens nationwide protest<\/p>\n

NAPTIP rescues 25 trafficking victims en route to Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

Defence Ministry promises improved funding, welfare for Nigerian Navy<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu arrives in Japan for official visit<\/p>\n

Tinubu names 40,000 CBM gas vessel after late mother in South Korea<\/p>\n

US hails Nigeria over arrest of Ansaru leaders<\/p>\n

Youth Parliament mobilises for INEC voter registration in Edo<\/p>\n

Youths oppose inclusion of Ohaji in proposed Anim\/Orlu State<\/p>\n

Dangote University Wudil halts Fake Pregnancy Day event<\/p>\n

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

Using domestic aides to register SIM is illegal, says NCC<\/p>\n

Falana warns of Canadian courts terrorist label impact on APC, PDP<\/p>\n

One in three teachers in Nigeria lacks proper qualifications UBEC<\/p>\n

Abia to host 2025 Nigeria Women Football League championship<\/p>\n

Obi urges voters to resist vote-buying as INEC warns against underage registration<\/p>\n

Presidential ticket: Were under pressure to zone, says ADC<\/p>\n

From Atlanta, Adeleke rallies Osun residents against electoral robbers<\/p>\n

Corruption threatens Africas development, says Akufo-Addo<\/p>\n

Ogun, Oyo declare August 20 public holiday for Isese Day<\/p>\n

Kano By-election: 333 thugs charged in court for electoral offences<\/p>\n

Northern Senators Forum salutes Babangida at 84<\/p>\n

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

40 days in captivity: Police assure families of abducted Edo seminarians release<\/p>\n

Flood: Farmlands, homes, markets submerged as families count losses in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Naira appreciates to N1,550\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

FG vows equal response as US tightens visa rules<\/p>\n

Appointments: APC-PCC members write Tinubu, demand inclusion<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi ll stay united without presidential ticket ADC<\/p>\n

US pledges support for Kyiv amidst Russia, Ukraine peace talk<\/p>\n

Otti clears air over S125m Islamic bank loan<\/p>\n

Isese Day: Lagos, Oyo declare Wednesday public holiday<\/p>\n

Health workers begin warning strike in CRiver<\/p>\n

Edo: Okpebholo summons contractor over delay in Benin Sapele road reconstruction<\/p>\n

Wike didnt award N5bn contracts Aide<\/p>\n

UNICEF targets over 20,000 youths in Katsina for Artificial Intelligence training<\/p>\n

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

FCT Asks Intending Muslim Pilgrims To Deposit N8.5m<\/p>\n

Plateau To Host Council Of Health Conference<\/p>\n

JAMB Inaugurates Committee On Exam Infraction<\/p>\n

NOUN Hailed Over Recognition Of Students\u2019 Union<\/p>\n

Uzodimma Vows To Tackle Insecurity In Imo<\/p>\n

Corruption Still Africa\u2019s Biggest Challenge, Says Akufo-Addo<\/p>\n

NAF Strike: 62 Abducted Persons Escape In Katsina<\/p>\n

Presidency Lists Ribadu\u2019s Wins Against Terrorism, Banditry In 25 Months<\/p>\n

We Didn\u2019t Connive With Military To Disrupt Zamfara By-election \u2013 APC<\/p>\n

Gov\u2019ship Aspirant Osude Tasks Nasarawa Residents On Voter Registration<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Govs, Abbas, Others Condole APC Chairman Over Mother\u2019s Death<\/p>\n

Tinubu Has Made Resources Available To States \u2013 Bago<\/p>\n

Suspected Kidnappers Crash In Nasarawa After Collecting Ransom From Abuja Lawyer<\/p>\n

2 Killed, 4 Others Injured In Borno Bomb Explosion<\/p>\n

NGE Urges Government To Address Economy, Insecurity Challenges<\/p>\n

NLC Maintains Threat, Put NSITF, PENCOM Under Pressure<\/p>\n

US, UK Hail Nigeria Over Arrest Of Terrorist Leaders<\/p>\n

Survivor Says Overloading Caused Sokoto Boat Tragedy<\/p>\n

Kidney Disease: Tinubu Slashes Dialysis Cost To \u20a612,000<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Worries Over Deteriorating Humanitarian Crisis<\/p>\n

New York Stands Still For Nigeria\u2019s Apostle Joshua Selman\u2019s \u2018Sound Of Revival Conference\u2019<\/p>\n

Olubadan: It\u2019s Journey Of Patience, Perseverance, Divine Favour \u2014 Ladoja<\/p>\n

Lagos Police Nab Notorious \u2018One Chance\u2019 Kingpin, 2 Others In Lagos<\/p>\n

Business Credibility With Top Clients Pushing Mr Jay Autos\u2019 Growth Factor<\/p>\n

\u2018Burna Boy Used To Squat In My House\u2019, Says Cubana Chief Priest<\/p>\n

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

Reps to deploy legislative framework to tackle natural disasters in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Northern CAN hails Ribadu on Ansaru arrests, Uba Sani on inclusive governance<\/p>\n

Over 3 Million Displaced by Flood, Insecurity in Nigeria -FG<\/p>\n

Why were reviewing revenue sharing formula RMAFC<\/p>\n

Kaduna PDP rejects state, federal constituencies bye-elections outcome<\/p>\n

Vote-buying, intimidation mar Ibadan North Bye-Election poll -Oyo APC<\/p>\n

INEC begins online voter pre-registration ahead of 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Armed bandits kill 20 civilians in West Niger<\/p>\n

FCTA to demolish shanties in Abuja city centre over rising crime<\/p>\n

Bode George: Davido, his father funding Osun workers salaries for months<\/p>\n

Nigerian visa applicants must disclose 5-year social media history, U.S. Mission says<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs 22% annual growth to achieve $1trn economy by 2030-Norrenberger<\/p>\n

Army chief approves new postings, appointments of senior officers in major shake-up<\/p>\n

Jonathan Should Not Contest In 2027 Shehu Sani<\/p>\n

APC national chairman loses mother at 83<\/p>\n

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

Nigerian visa applicants to show five years social media activity<\/p>\n

2027: Victory sure for APC, says Yilwatda<\/p>\n

CVR: Voter online registration hits 69,376 in seven hours<\/p>\n

Tinubu, APC, governors, Ganduja condole with Yilwatda over mums death<\/p>\n

Legal giants: how to halt decline of ethical standards<\/p>\n

ICPC secures conviction of civil servant over salary fraud<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Six essential steps to register a company in Nigeria to avoid delisting<\/p>\n

APC, Ganduje condole Yilwatda over mothers death<\/p>\n

CVR: INEC register 69,376 eligible voters in seven hours online<\/p>\n

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

Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan as Israelis rally against war<\/p>\n

B\/Haram founders son, 5 other suspected terrorists arrested in Chad<\/p>\n

FCTA to clear shanties over rising security threats<\/p>\n

US Embassy now requires social media disclosure for Nigerian visa applicants<\/p>\n

2027: PDP leaders disagree over Jonathan, Obi, Makinde<\/p>\n

INEC records 69,376 online voter pre-registrations in 7 hours<\/p>\n

ASUU crisis: Why Minister of Education must find final solution<\/p>\n

Experts seek accountability as RMAFC moves to raise states allocations<\/p>\n

FG distributes free meters to Band A customers again<\/p>\n

Equity investors gain N65bn as reserves hit $40.72, highest since June<\/p>\n

6,458 admission seekers risk sanctions as JAMB begins probe<\/p>\n

Sokoto boat accident: 26 rescued, 25 still missing as search continues<\/p>\n

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

No law bars civil servants from politics \u2013 NLC<\/p>\n

Akume calls for fairness as FG begins work on new revenue formula<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders reduction in cost of dialysis from N50,000 to N12,000 \u2013 Presidency<\/p>\n

FCTA contractors protest over unpaid N5.2bn debt<\/p>\n

Tinubu’s economic reforms will unveil new opportunities \u2013 UK High Commissioner<\/p>\n

FG to review revenue sharing formula after 33 years<\/p>\n

Jigawa, Taraba, Sokoto top FAAC lifeline-dependent states<\/p>\n

More European refineries struggle as Dangote ramps up output<\/p>\n

Motorists groan as Benin-Asaba Road deteriorates amid FG\u2019s silence<\/p>\n

How Telcos are cutting N504bn diesel burden<\/p>\n

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

Ibas moves to revamp Rivers state owned media houses<\/p>\n

Edo NLC rejects Ajaeros caretaker committee<\/p>\n

Police recruit constables to undergo shooting range exercisesin Kaduna<\/p>\n

NEMA receives 11 stranded Nigerian miners from CARfri<\/p>\n

Take advantage of free education, Ondo urges parents, guardians<\/p>\n

NEPZA, NDLEA strengthen collaboration in FTZs<\/p>\n

US commends Nigeria over arrest of top terrorist commanders<\/p>\n

Ganduje mourns with APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, over mothers demise<\/p>\n

Government stops graduation ceremonies of Imo Nursery, JSS students<\/p>\n

15,000 applied for 3,000 Akwa Ibom civil service jobs Eno<\/p>\n

Edo CP leading operations to rescue kidnapped seminarians CPS Yamu<\/p>\n

30 feared dead in Sokoto boat accident<\/p>\n

FMAFS, NDLEA partner to curtail illicit drugs<\/p>\n

Institutional abuse killing Nigerias democracy Olawepo-Hashim<\/p>\n

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