{"id":31754,"date":"2025-08-20T06:12:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T06:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31754"},"modified":"2025-08-20T06:12:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T06:12:02","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-20-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31754","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 20 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Israel rejects new deal, demands release of all hostages<\/p>\n

Death toll from Pakistan floods hits almost 400<\/p>\n

Social media disclosure: Nigerians react as FG vows to reciprocate US visa policy<\/p>\n

Stakeholders tackle unruly passengers as NCAA orders phone switch-off during take-off, landing<\/p>\n

FGs reforms wont deliver Nigeria envisioned in 5 years NESG<\/p>\n

470-Km Abuja-Lagos Superhighway to gulp $5bn Contractors<\/p>\n

Nigeria earns $400m from agro exports, imports gulp $10bn annually FG<\/p>\n

CBN Reforms: Banking sector leads as FDI surge raises investors confidence<\/p>\n

NIGERIA DAILY: Why Nigerians Keep Dying on the Waterways Despite Safety Promises<\/p>\n

NCoS CG blames personnels lackadaisical attitude for jailbreaks<\/p>\n

Police recruits allege paying N250,000 for uniforms, boots at Bauchi training school<\/p>\n

Sokoto boat mishap: NEMA confirms recovery of 3 bodies<\/p>\n

EFCC places Mele Kyari on watch list as court freezes accounts<\/p>\n

Man cuts off genitals over wifes refusal to return home<\/p>\n

$580bn lost annually to corruption, illicit outflows in Africa AfDB<\/p>\n

Despite 50% hike, Nigerias telecoms tariffs still cheap NCC<\/p>\n

Dangote Truck not responsible for Auchi Accident, says Eyewitness<\/p>\n

2027: It will be difficult for Kwankwaso to support Tinubu Buba Galadima<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 13 worshippers in Katsina<\/p>\n

383 aid workers killed in 2024 UN<\/p>\n

Hoodlums Kill Police Officer in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

FG to enroll 500,000 out-of-school children<\/p>\n

Court okays shield of witnesses in trial of suspected Al-Shabab terrorists<\/p>\n

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

Katsina seeks FGs urgent security support after mosque attack<\/p>\n

NASS moves to create special salary structure for aides<\/p>\n

Land dispute: FCT cooperative society to picket defence office Thursday<\/p>\n

Lagos women plan nude protest over ancestral home destruction<\/p>\n

Outrage spreads over NYSC members assault by Anambra security<\/p>\n

Assaulted corps member: Vigilantes operated outside code of conduct – Commissioner<\/p>\n

2017: Group urges Tinubu to drop Muslim-Muslim ticket, pick Northern Christian<\/p>\n

FG, IOM to strengthen ties in tackling irregular migration<\/p>\n

Ondo ex-lawmakers visit Tunji-Ojo, seek collaboration ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

NANS condemns assault on corps member in Anambra, demands justice<\/p>\n

Russia backs Putin-Zelensky summit, doubt quick peace resolution<\/p>\n

Assault on Anambra female corps member inhumane, primitive – Peter Obi<\/p>\n

FG unveils ‘RenewHER’ initiative to improve women’s health, economic equity<\/p>\n

Nigerian equities market records N1.33trn loss<\/p>\n

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

Despite Katsinas Security Challenges, GovRadda Proceeds on Medical Leave<\/p>\n

MPR: Five Banks Raked N2.22trn from Lending to Customers in H1<\/p>\n

FG Okays Bayelsa as Host of National Sports Festival<\/p>\n

FG to Review National Telecom Policy, NCC to Disclose MNOs Quarterly Performance Reports<\/p>\n

Wike Blames Civil Servants for FCTs Alleged N5.8bn Debt to Contractors<\/p>\n

Tuggar: Nigeriall Leverage TICAD To Deepen Diplomatic, Economic Partnerships With Japan, African Continent<\/p>\n

Customs Intercepts N692m Illicit Drugs in Katsina<\/p>\n

Dansukis Governorship Bid: A Beacon of Experience, Equity and Urgent Change for Cross River<\/p>\n

Yoruba Heritage Forum Warns Alaafin Against Stirring Supremacy Tensions With Ooni<\/p>\n

NACCIMA, TETFund Forge Alliance to Boost Innovation, Skills, Economic Growth<\/p>\n

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

Oil dispute: Court acquits Asemota, 6 others over alleged felony<\/p>\n

Alleged fraud: Court freezes bank accounts linked to ex-NNPC GCEO<\/p>\n

Agbaja nation woos investors to tap on opportunities at 9th Mile multi-million naira industrial park<\/p>\n

Mbah partners ANAMMCO to rebuild 50 abandoned buses, boosts Enugus transport system<\/p>\n

2027: Northern group renews call for APC, Tinubu to jettison joint Muslim ticket<\/p>\n

No plans to manipulate Kanus trial IPOBs lawyer<\/p>\n

2027: Amaechis presidential ambition dead on arrival, says Wike<\/p>\n

Obasanjo library raid: Court jails two more internet fraudsters in Lagos<\/p>\n

Nigeria to boost ties with Japan, Africa at TICAD9<\/p>\n

NCS, Shippers Council, collaborate on BOdogwu implementation<\/p>\n

CISLAC, NECA MoU to enhance Nigerias labour relations<\/p>\n

FG to overhaul regulatory framework for global standards<\/p>\n

Labour ministers demand urgent funds to finish NDE headquarters<\/p>\n

NCC takes consumer awareness to NYSC orientation camps in Nasarawa, Niger<\/p>\n

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

Catholic priest recounts ordeal in Surulere as Lagos disowns illegal task force<\/p>\n

Tension in Bayelsa suburb as police raid homes after alleged officers killing<\/p>\n

NYSC condemns assault on corps member in Anambra, HURIWA blames Soludo<\/p>\n

Capitalisation dips by N1.3 trillion amid losses in 39 stocks<\/p>\n

NCC, banks in fresh move to end failed electronic payment<\/p>\n

NPA spots $2b funding gap as investor apathy stalls deep seaport drive<\/p>\n

Stakeholders push for agriculture, non-oil exports at FirstBank summit<\/p>\n

Africa loses $580b yearly, faces $2tn debt burden, says AfDB<\/p>\n

Floods, lack of potable water worsen cholera epidemic in 34 states<\/p>\n

Succour for 172m subscribers as Tinubu cancels planned 5% telecoms tax<\/p>\n

NCAA revises phone regulations on domestic flights<\/p>\n

PDP Convention: Wikes camp meets today to take position<\/p>\n

Groups urge Tinubu to allow independent panel to select new INEC boss<\/p>\n

EFCC quizzes NAHCON finance officials over alleged fraud<\/p>\n

ASUU braces for strike as protests rock branches<\/p>\n

INEC to issue certificates of return to by-election winners Thursday<\/p>\n

Kano By-election: Observers hail INEC, urge aggrieved parties to seek redress<\/p>\n

Record number of aid workers killed in 2024, UN says<\/p>\n

Supreme Court ruling backs workers political rights, Ajaero tells Walson-Jack<\/p>\n

Ex-owner of worlds largest rhino farm arrested for trafficking<\/p>\n

Air Canada flight attendants end strike after reaching tentative deal<\/p>\n

Ronaldo gets Hong Kong heros welcome, avoids Messi pitfall<\/p>\n

US widens metals tariffs to hit industrial goods, baby products<\/p>\n

Mexican boxer Chavez Jr. deported from US over alleged cartel ties<\/p>\n

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

Bandits seized 8 of 10 wards, killed 12 in Katsina LG, lawmaker weeps<\/p>\n

Naira down to N1,555\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 13 worshippers in Katsina mosque<\/p>\n

US report raises concerns over security, justice in Nigeria<\/p>\n

NBA writes AGF, demands release of Osun LG funds<\/p>\n

$4b Abuja-Lagos superhighway to cut travel time AEC boss<\/p>\n

Senator Daniel asked to present property documents within 2 weeks<\/p>\n

Alaafins ultimatum: Empty threat from a dead empire Oonis spokesperson<\/p>\n

Were not feeling impact of increased federal allocations to our states South-East rural dwellers cry out<\/p>\n

Abuja court freezes 4 bank accounts linked to ex-NNPCL boss, Mele Kyari<\/p>\n

NEMA confirms recovery of 3 bodies in Sokoto boat mishap<\/p>\n

Six steps every Nigerian business owner must take to keep business legally active<\/p>\n

NEMA confirms recovery of three bodies in Sokoto boat mishap<\/p>\n

Theres no coalition, they have nothing to show Wike<\/p>\n

Contract: No amount of blackmail will distract me Wike<\/p>\n

Soludos wife condemns assault of NYSC member, demands justice<\/p>\n

Govt should support media with tax incentives, relief on import duties Soneye<\/p>\n

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

Trump Knocks India Over Russian Oil Trade, Vows Higher Tariff<\/p>\n

Campaigns For 2027 Totally Illegal, Diversionary \u2014 Falana<\/p>\n

2027: No Party Can Win Oyo Aside PDP \u2014 Makinde<\/p>\n

\u2018Tinubu\u2019s Harsh Economic Policies Have Erased Nigeria\u2019s Middle Class\u2019, Says Falana<\/p>\n

Court Freezes Jaiz Bank Accounts Linked To Mele Kyari<\/p>\n

Chieftaincy Title Tussle: Alaafin Is A Comedian \u2013 Ooni\u2019s Aide<\/p>\n

Reckless Drivers Knocking Down Streetlights In FCT Risk Prosecution, NSCDC Warns<\/p>\n

Borno Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle Linked To Armed Robbery In Ogun<\/p>\n

INEC To Present Certificates Of Return To Election Winners, Reschedules Zamfara\u2019s Inconclusive Poll To Thursday<\/p>\n

Wike Blasts Ex-SGF Babachir For \u2018Disrespecting\u2019 Tinubu<\/p>\n

CHAN 2024: Super Eagles Bow, Beat Congo 2-0<\/p>\n

Chieftaincy Dispute: Supreme Court Didn\u2019t Make Alaafin Sole Custodian Of Yoruba Heritage, Lawyer Backs Ooni<\/p>\n

PDP Poised To Usher In New Leadership Nigerians Need, Says Ex-Lawmaker Shina Peller<\/p>\n

Ex-NNPCL Spokesman Soneye Urges Gov\u2019t To Grant Nigerian Media Tax Incentives, Waivers<\/p>\n

Nasarawa Lawmaker Appoints 106 Aides, Says Move \u2018ll Improve Livelihoods<\/p>\n

ASUU Rejects Inclusion In Federal Govt\u2019s New Loan Scheme<\/p>\n

NYSC Condemns Unprovoked Assault On Corps Member By Anambra Vigilantes<\/p>\n

\u2018No Amount Of Blackmail Will Stop Us\u2019 Wike Chides Civil Servants, \u2018Fake\u2019 Contractors<\/p>\n

Delta Gov\u2019t Approves \u20a610bn To Pay Pension Arrears<\/p>\n

Lookman Returns To Atalanta Training<\/p>\n

EFCC Arraigns Man For Alleged N131.8m, $200,000 Fraud In Abuja<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: All Phones Must Be Switched Off During Flight Take-off, Landing \u2014 NCAA<\/p>\n

NCAA Summons Cabin Crew, Emmanson For Investigation Over Ibom Air Incident<\/p>\n

2 Drug Kingpins Emami, Akpomuai Convicted, Sentenced To 10-yr Imprisonment<\/p>\n

Ranching Will Boost Food Production, Curb Insecurity \u2014 Nwoko<\/p>\n

Female Corps Member Stripped Naked, Assaulted By Anambra Vigilante Group<\/p>\n

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

Wike to Contractors: No blackmail can force me to fund fake projects<\/p>\n

Review of Revenue Allocation Formula, win-win-balanced federalism Okechukwu<\/p>\n

Bye-Election: Zamfara communities celebrate as opposition APC beats PDP, five polling units inconclusive<\/p>\n

NHRC commends humanitarian workers, seeks protection at Intl Day<\/p>\n

N131.8m, $200.000 Fraud: EFCC arraigns ICT Consultant<\/p>\n

NYSC condemns assault on female Corps member by Anambra vigilantes<\/p>\n

Court to decide Al-Shabab terrorists bail request Sept. 10<\/p>\n

Exclusive breastfeeding: Concerned mothers, others urge compliance in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Trouble Looms As Wike Vows To Stop PDP Convention<\/p>\n

Governor Namadi: Jigawa on track to produce 50% of Nigerias rice by 2030<\/p>\n

Okowa backs Tinubu for 2027, says president bringing stability, hope<\/p>\n

Yilwatda: APC has 75% acceptance nationwide, 2027 will be clear victory<\/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

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

Burna Boy breaks record with most Billboard Hot 100 entries<\/p>\n

Revenue formula review: Arewa Think Tank hails RMAFC chair<\/p>\n

Olubadan: Ladoja meets kingmakers, deliberate on installation process<\/p>\n

Lagos moves to strengthen food safety framework<\/p>\n

Anambra Govt condemns assault on corps member, arrests security operatives involved<\/p>\n

Alleged fraud: Court freezes ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyaris N661m in four bank accounts<\/p>\n

Fed Govt automates admission process into Unity Colleges<\/p>\n

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

2027: Northern group asks Tinubu, APC to drop Muslim-Muslim ticket<\/p>\n

NAF reaffirms commitment to strategic defence cooperation with Czech Republic<\/p>\n

700 vehicles confiscated over fake identities in FCT<\/p>\n

NCC to launch public evaluation map for telecom operators<\/p>\n

APC Professionals Laud NSA Nuhu Ribadu for Nigerias Improved Security Situation<\/p>\n

Media sustainability: Soneye Urges Government to Boost Nigerian Media with Tax Incentives, Duty Reliefs<\/p>\n

Owo Catholic church attackers had links with foreign terrorist groups, DSS tells court<\/p>\n

2022 Owo Church Bombing: Court Okays Protection Of Witnesses<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria\u2019s Eurobond market return likely on expected US rate cuts<\/p>\n

What to expect from Nigerian banks before end of FY 2025<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s minimum wage insufficient to lift citizens out of poverty – US report<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 13 in Katsina mosque, government beef up security<\/p>\n

FG seeks stronger partnerships to bridge 20m housing deficit<\/p>\n

Court freezes ex-NNPC boss Mele Kyari\u2019s bank accounts over fraud probe<\/p>\n

Anambra condemns assault on female NYSC member<\/p>\n

FCTA impounds 700 vehicles for illegal number plates, tinted glass<\/p>\n

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

NASS Proposes Distinct Salary Structure For Legislative Aides<\/p>\n

Nigeria, IOM Seek Collaboration Against Irregular Migration<\/p>\n

Bye-Election: INEC To Present Certificates Of Return To Winners Thursday, Friday<\/p>\n

Olubadan-In-Council Formally Welcomes Ladoja Back To Ibadan<\/p>\n

Lagos Police Arrest Ex-Convict For Suspected Cultism<\/p>\n

Edo Govt Bans Basic School Graduations, Sales Of Textbooks By Teachers<\/p>\n

SWest Govs, Leaders, Stakeholders Hail OICL For Sustaining Western Region Legacy<\/p>\n

NECA, CISLAC Sign Pact To Boost Workers Productivity, Promote Social Protection<\/p>\n

FCT Minister Of State Charges Corps Members On Security, Cultural Sensitivity<\/p>\n

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

Relief for subscribers as Tinubu cancels 5% telecoms tax<\/p>\n

Tarrif hike: NCC commits to consumer protection, transparency<\/p>\n

Disaster management:NEMA, UNDP collaborate on national strategy<\/p>\n

Zamfara APC supporters vow to defend their votes, reject injustice in Kaura South rerun<\/p>\n

Court freezes ex-NNPCL boss, Kyaris accounts<\/p>\n

Mohbad: Popular radio station apologises to Naira Marley, lifts ban on songs<\/p>\n

ASUU rejects loan scheme, plans nationwide protest<\/p>\n

2027: Northern group asks Tinubu, APC to drop Muslim-Muslim ticket<\/p>\n

NYSC corps member suffers brutal assault in Anambra<\/p>\n

2025 U20 World Cup: Nigerias Flying Eagles to stage training camp in Chile<\/p>\n

Nigerian football star rains goals in Kazakhstan<\/p>\n

Stakeholders demand independent panel to oversee appointment of INECs leadership<\/p>\n

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