{"id":31757,"date":"2025-08-21T05:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T05:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31757"},"modified":"2025-08-21T05:54:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T05:54:18","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-21-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31757","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 21 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Ukraine security talks are road to nowhere says Lavrov<\/p>\n

Palestinian envoy: International community has failed Gaza<\/p>\n

Rwanda-backed rebels killed over 140 civilians in eastern Congo<\/p>\n

All varsities to be energy-sufficient next year, says minister<\/p>\n

Police had no reason to arrest me over Mohbads death Naira Marley<\/p>\n

NGF, NCC agree on mutual efforts to boost digital economy<\/p>\n

PSC declines promotion of 176 ASPs, elevates 952 to DSP<\/p>\n

Mohbad: Naira Marley wrongly accused, deserves apology Bashir Ahmad<\/p>\n

Muslim leaders protest in Ibadan against Nigeria\/Israel bilateral military accord<\/p>\n

Shettima leads Fed Govt delegation on condolence visit to Kogi governor<\/p>\n

Analyst hail police for averting two terror attacks in Benue<\/p>\n

Presidency clarifies Nigerias mission at TICAD 9, dismisses social media misrepresentation<\/p>\n

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

Pro-Yoruba group urges Alaafin to withdraw 48-hour ultimatum to Ooni<\/p>\n

Royal row: Alaafin may publish Supreme Court ruling after 48-hour ultimatum<\/p>\n

179 ASPs disqualified as police promote 952 officers<\/p>\n

NBA report: Adeleke demands FG unblock Osun\u2019s allocation<\/p>\n

Recapitalisation: Banks to attract extra N900bn capital in 2025<\/p>\n

FG to earn $200bn revenue from Lekki Port \u2013 Oyetola<\/p>\n

Katsina mosque terror attack death toll hits 32<\/p>\n

Buhari was angel in human flesh \u2013 Bisi Akande<\/p>\n

How Igbo trader trafficked 14 Adamawa children to Anambra \u2013 Fintiri<\/p>\n

897 kidney patients benefit from FG\u2019s subsidised dialysis \u2013 ATBUTH<\/p>\n

2027 showdown: Wike-Makinde rift threatens high-stakes PDP convention<\/p>\n

Empty booth: Nigeria’s participation at TICAD 9 not about exhibition -Presidency<\/p>\n

ADC slams proposed pay rise for politicians, as insensitive amid hardship<\/p>\n

US, UAE, others seek ceasefire in Sudan to combat famine<\/p>\n

FRSC debunks viral tricycle clash video as old, warns against misinformation<\/p>\n

Plateau rainstorm destroys houses, LG secretariat gate<\/p>\n

IG approves two new area commands in Benue, upgrades five police stations<\/p>\n

7,000 Nigerians stranded in Libya- NiDCOM<\/p>\n

FG commences training of 100,000 youths in financial literacy, investment<\/p>\n

Policy instability hurts oil investment PENGASSAN<\/p>\n

Armed men kill mother, son, two others in fresh Benue attack<\/p>\n

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

Tompolos Firm, Tantita to Deploy Drones to Protect National Assets, Oil Pipelines<\/p>\n

Edo Assembly Clears Eight New Commissioner Nominees<\/p>\n

Irregular Migration: 7000 Nigerians Stranded in Libya, Says NIDCOM<\/p>\n

TCN: Vandalism Major Trigger for Incessant Electricity Grid Collapse<\/p>\n

ATBUTH is Part of FGs Subsidised Kidney Dialysis, Other Federal Health Programmes<\/p>\n

Abuja Rail Mass Transit Moves 4m Passengers in 15 Months<\/p>\n

NAICOM, Police Begin Crackdown on Fake Motor Insurance Racketeering<\/p>\n

To Boost Govt Revenue, Fiscal Transparency, NIPSS, FRC Move to Plug Leakages in GOEs, MDAs<\/p>\n

NAMA Begins Comprehensive Audit of Nigerias Airspace<\/p>\n

NECA, CISLAC Push for Labour Rights, Conducive Business Climate<\/p>\n

LASAA Reaffirms Commitment to Fairness, Safety, Industry Growth<\/p>\n

Food Safety Critical to Consumer Health, Economic Growth, Says Lagos Govt<\/p>\n

PSC Uncovers 176 Non-Serving Officers on Promotion List, Elevates 952 ASPs to DSP<\/p>\n

Tinubu Sacks NTA Management, Appoints Pedro DG<\/p>\n

UNICEF, Katsina Unveil Committee to Promote Education<\/p>\n

How Uba Sani Reversed 54 Cumulative Years of Stagnation in Kaduna State<\/p>\n

At TICAD9 Conference In Japan, Tinubu Lauds Nigerias Armed Forces For Their Success Over Insurgency, Criminality<\/p>\n

2027: Northern CAN Urges Christians to Participate in Voter Registration<\/p>\n

Tension, Fear as Police Raid Homes, Destroy Properties in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

NASS Seeks Distinct Salary Structure, Job Security for Legislative Aides<\/p>\n

Nigerias $10bn Food Import Bill Unsustainable<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0 Nigerias corporate FX inflows rose to $1.2bn in July Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

Benue: Suspected herders kill mother, son, two others in new attack<\/p>\n

FG unveils digital platform to track donor-funded projects<\/p>\n

CSR: PENGASSAN renovates Kwali school, donates learning materials<\/p>\n

Guinness Nigeria CEO to deliver keynote at 2025 Marketing Edge Summit<\/p>\n

Lekki Port to contribute $200bn revenue in 45 years Oyetola<\/p>\n

Nigerians blast FG over empty stand at TICAD9<\/p>\n

FG to oil sector: Adopt global safety standards or lose investors<\/p>\n

Unsafe oil practices endangering Nigerian lives Osifo<\/p>\n

Tinubu reaffirms inclusivity, diversity, rule of law as Nigerias strength at TICAD9<\/p>\n

Humanitarian crisis: IOM donates N1.7 billion to Benue IDPs<\/p>\n

Nigerians blast FG over empty stand at ongoing TICAD9<\/p>\n

Bandits emboldened by huge proceeds from illegal mining FCT CP<\/p>\n

How bandits killed 50 villagers in my constituency Malumfashi lawmaker<\/p>\n

Edo: Speaker raises gender imbalance as assembly clears 8 new commissioners<\/p>\n

Fed Poly Wannune: Council sacks deputy rector over insubordination<\/p>\n

PSC approves promotion of 952 ASPs to DSPs, decline 176 others over retirement, death<\/p>\n

Ogun IPAC urges parties to accept by-election results<\/p>\n

Why Africa deserves two seats at UN security council Tinubu at TICAD9<\/p>\n

Housing deficit: FG finally puts figure at 16m<\/p>\n

SAN SSS screening controversy: Odinkalu counters Akinboro<\/p>\n

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

US judge denies govt request to release Epstein grand jury transcripts<\/p>\n

Lagos ports $1m reconstruction projects begin next quarter<\/p>\n

NECA, CISLAC partner on economic development advocacy<\/p>\n

Manufacturers: Our raw materials stuck at ports for weeks, losses anticipated<\/p>\n

13.5m accounts taken down as Nigerian compliance code takes effect<\/p>\n

NIMASA tightens global pollution rules on ships operating in Nigerian waters<\/p>\n

Chinese ambassador cautions nationals against illegal mining in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Experts warn 90 million Nigerian households face health risks from solid fuel cooking<\/p>\n

Pakistan authorities arrest Nigerian woman for selling cocaine<\/p>\n

NCAA phone switch-off directive embarrasses Nigeria globally NEFGAD<\/p>\n

Firm reaffirms commitment to safeguarding digital assets<\/p>\n

IGP approves upgrade of police medical section to full directorate<\/p>\n

Nigerias debt should fund rail, ports, not palliatives Garba<\/p>\n

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

Assault on corps member: Soludo sacks vigilante operatives<\/p>\n

20 trafficked Ghanaians found in AIbom home<\/p>\n

Armed herders kill mother, son, 2 others in Benue communities<\/p>\n

Students protest increment in private hostels fees at UNILAG<\/p>\n

Group condemns frequent killings, abductions in S-East<\/p>\n

Court convicts 8 internet fraudsters in Lagos<\/p>\n

Nigerias 2025 tax act offers major reliefs, growth opportunities for SMEs<\/p>\n

Vandalism, cause of national grid collapses TCN<\/p>\n

Archbishop Onuoha to Tinubu: Dont turn Nigeria to one-party state<\/p>\n

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

Kano plans amnesty for repentant thugs<\/p>\n

Anger over planned pay rise for political office-holders<\/p>\n

Woman arrested for plotting to assassinate Trump<\/p>\n

Pay rise for political office holders amid hunger insensitive PDP<\/p>\n

CAPPA raises concerns over Lagos Water PPP plan<\/p>\n

Nigerias production output yet to match her potential NNPCL GCEO<\/p>\n

Israel has work to do to win over Gen Z Netanyahu<\/p>\n

Dont let Nigeria become one-party state, Archbishop Onuoha tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

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

FG Closes 13.5m Social Media Accounts, Removes 58.9m Offensive Content<\/p>\n

Emmanson Absent As NCAA Meets AVSEC, Cabin Crew<\/p>\n

Nigeria Targets $1bn Deals At TICAD9 \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

FG Housing Estates Rot Away In Nasarawa 4 Years After Inauguration<\/p>\n

PENGASSAN Flays Use Of Oil Workers For Hazardous Jobs, Govt Vows Sanctions<\/p>\n

CSOs, Others List Qualities For Next INEC Chair<\/p>\n

ICPC Tasks North East Attorneys-General On Integrity<\/p>\n

Governors Back NCC Plan To Cut Costs, Boost Broadband Access<\/p>\n

Tinubu Demands UN Reform As Japan Pledges $5.5bn For Africa<\/p>\n

Our People Can No Longer Live In Villages Over Relentless Attacks \u2013 Katsina Lawmaker<\/p>\n

Tinubu Tackling Niger Delta Challenges With \u2018Key Projects, Appointments\u2019, Says SGF<\/p>\n

Tighten Border Security To Safeguard Importations Through Seaports<\/p>\n

Defection: PDP Seeks Removal Of 4 Osun Lawmakers<\/p>\n

Tension Over Alleged Sale Of Community Land To Developers In Edo<\/p>\n

7 Die In Yobe Auto Crash<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Mourns As Nigeria\u2019s Consul General In Cameroun Dies<\/p>\n

Isese Day: Makinde Pledges Support For Traditional Worshippers<\/p>\n

PSC Approves Promotion Of 952 Police Officers From ASP To DSP<\/p>\n

Edo Gov\u2019t Pledges Support For Paralysed Victim Of Truck Accident After VDM\u2019s Intervention<\/p>\n

IGP Mobilises Policemen From Abuja, Kaduna For Zamfara Assembly Supplementary Poll<\/p>\n

Nigeria Targets $1bn Deals At TICAD9 \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Ex-Minister Pantami Condemns Katsina Mosque Massacre, Seeks Tech Deployment By Security Agencies<\/p>\n

Presidency Confirms Appointment Of Pedro As DG Of NTA<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Tasks Managers Of Loan, Donor-funded Projects On Transparency, Accountability<\/p>\n

Enugu Police Arrest Teenager, Accomplice Over Alleged Murder Of Toddler<\/p>\n

Govs Back NCC\u2019s Plan To Cut Costs, Boost Broadband Access<\/p>\n

INEC Declares Prison Inmate Winner Of Enugu Rerun Election<\/p>\n

Jos DisCo Begins Free Installation Of Prepaid Meters For Band A Customers<\/p>\n

Man Arraigned For Alleged Theft Of Church\u2019s Drums, Bells, Others In Ekiti<\/p>\n

Edo Assembly Clears 8 Nominees As Commissioners-designate<\/p>\n

ICPC Tasks North-East Attorneys-general On Integrity<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Releases Additional N50bn To NELFUND<\/p>\n

\u2018Your Vote Is Your Voice\u2019, Saraki Urges Youths To Embrace Voter Registration Opportunity<\/p>\n

Isese Day: Traditionalists Urge Tinubu To Declare August 20, 21 As Public Holidays<\/p>\n

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

Nigerias booth stands empty at TICAD9 opening day in Japan<\/p>\n

Fulani militias sack, occupy 10 Plateau communities, Group alleges<\/p>\n

Employees Compensation Scheme key to industrial harmony Faleye<\/p>\n

Frequent amendments to PIA create anxiety, scare oil investors PENGASSAN<\/p>\n

Nigeria spends $10bn yearly on food imports, says Kyari<\/p>\n

Human trafficking, stowaways cause $100m global loss yearly-Shippers Council<\/p>\n

Ogun APC suspends Gbenga Daniel over alleged anti-party activities<\/p>\n

FG implement strategy to tackle Nigerias housing deficit<\/p>\n

Peter Obis political weight is diminishing, says Lagos LP chair<\/p>\n

Nasarawa lawmaker appoints 106 aides to boost inclusive leadership<\/p>\n

Groups urge Tinubu to drop Shettima, pick northern christian ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

NAICOM, SEC strengthen collaboration on insurance sector reforms<\/p>\n

Oil slips to $65.63 as Ukraine peace talks ease supply fears<\/p>\n

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

ADC rejects pay increase for President, Governors, Others<\/p>\n

How to Choose a Great CSS Template For Your Website<\/p>\n

Anger as Nigerias booth unmanned at TICAD9 in Japan<\/p>\n

Pantami condemns Katsina mosque massacre, urges security agencies to deploy technology<\/p>\n

African journalists condemn killings of colleagues in Gaza<\/p>\n

NASENI, Portland Unveil Second CNG Hub in Abuja, Pledge Cleaner, Cheaper Energy for Nigerians<\/p>\n

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

By-elections: APC falls short of Senate majority, gains House grip<\/p>\n

Atiku faces challenges as loyalists fail to join ADC<\/p>\n

Vandalism is a major cause of national grid collapses, says TCN<\/p>\n

How wrong diagnosis drains families, pockets, emotions<\/p>\n

Shrinking fleet limits Nigerian airlines’ alliance ambitions<\/p>\n

Kano DisCo begins 10MW solar power offtake from Haske Plant<\/p>\n

Reps summon 11 Discos over N2.6tn debt to FG<\/p>\n

Naira records marginal depreciation despite FX inflows rise<\/p>\n

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

Reps Summons 11 Discos Over N2.6trn Debt To Federation Account<\/p>\n

Chinese Ambassador Warns Compatriots Against Illegal Mining In Nigeria<\/p>\n

Edo Assembly Clears Eight New Commissioners<\/p>\n

Rainstorm Destroys Jos South LGA Secretariat Gate, Houses<\/p>\n

Edo: NDLEA, NNPC Collaborate To Address Drug Abuse Among Adolescents<\/p>\n

Tinubu Committed To Transforming Osun Through Investments In Education, Agriculture, Others Minister<\/p>\n

SAN SSS Screening Controversy: Odinkalu Counters Akinboro<\/p>\n

Pay Rise For President, Vice, Ors, Insensitive To Suffering Nigerians Plight Ajadi<\/p>\n

FG Rakes In N38bn From Mining In One Year<\/p>\n

Olatunji Urges FG To Create Enabling Mining Environment For Africas Economic Growth<\/p>\n

CRiver: NUJ Congratulates Chronicle Editor On Best Service Award<\/p>\n

Benue Assembly Confirms Six More Commissioner Nominees, Rejects Two<\/p>\n

NAPTIP Raids Abuja Apartment, Arrests 8 Traffickers, Rescues 29 Victims<\/p>\n

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

2027: Obidient Movement unveils operation get your PVC in Enugu<\/p>\n

Again, ADC tackles APC over pay rise for political office holders<\/p>\n

Alia surrenders, backs assembly resolutions in Benue<\/p>\n

Regulate state vigilante groups, ex-IPAC leader urges IGP<\/p>\n

House of Representatives summon 11 DISCOs over N2.6trn debt to federation<\/p>\n

ICPC chairman to Attorneys-General: Champion integrity, cooperation against corruption<\/p>\n

Nigeria Police upgrade medical section to directorate, harp on accessible services<\/p>\n

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