{"id":31771,"date":"2025-08-26T06:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T06:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31771"},"modified":"2025-08-26T06:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T06:37:16","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-26-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31771","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 26 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Alcaraz begins US Open campaign as Venus Williams marks record 25th appearance<\/p>\n

Nigeria nears full oil production as security crackdown pays off NNPCL boss<\/p>\n

13% derivation fund eases oil-producing states debt by N611bn<\/p>\n

NANS vows critical assets shutdown over ASUU strike threat<\/p>\n

ECOWAS to raise $2.5bn for 260,000-man counter-terrorism force<\/p>\n

Osun, Lagos lead as 1.3m complete voter card pre-registration<\/p>\n

Tinubu signs direct flight, other agreements with Brazil<\/p>\n

Tinubu calls for action to combat terrorism, cybercrime in Africa<\/p>\n

POWA dues voluntary, not for IGP’s wife, Police deny report<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu urges UBEC to bridge gap between planning, performance<\/p>\n

Court restrains Abiodun, others from trespassing on Ogun community’s land<\/p>\n

PDP vows to resist APC’s state capture bid<\/p>\n

Abia begins house-to-house sanitation inspection exercise<\/p>\n

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

Lawyers Hail Mbahs Transformative Leadership, Giant Strides in 2 Years<\/p>\n

Army Chief, Oluyede, Visits Katsina over Recent Killings, Vows to Flush out Bandits<\/p>\n

Jonathan, Obi Eye PDP as Partys NEC Zones Presidency to South<\/p>\n

At Maiden African CDS Summit, Tinubu Pushes for New African Defence Doctrine<\/p>\n

NUPRC: Nigerias Crude Oil Production Rose 10% Y-o-Y to 1.71m Bpd in July<\/p>\n

Oyerinde: FG Should Create a System in Power Sector that Prioritise Industrial, Productive Sectors<\/p>\n

Discos Collect N182bn Revenue, Record Shortfall of N55.74bn in One Month<\/p>\n

Renaissance Africa Energy Joins International Oil, Gas Producers Body<\/p>\n

Ojulari: NNPCs New Business Model Hinged on Value Creation, Efficiency<\/p>\n

Leasing in Nigeria: How LECON is Powering Business Growth through Asset Acquisition<\/p>\n

FG Suspends Issuance of Approvals for Shorelines Devt, Others<\/p>\n

NIGCOMSAT Targets N8bn Revenue in 3 Years from Broadband Expansion<\/p>\n

Breaking: PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South<\/p>\n

PDP Confirms Damagum as Chair Till November<\/p>\n

INEC: Online Pre-registration Hits 1,379,342 In One Week<\/p>\n

Victor Osimhen’s Rise: How Nigeria’s Superstar Became Africa’s Most Marketable Football Export<\/p>\n

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

2027: PDP zones presidential ticket to South, North retains national chairman<\/p>\n

Youve come back to eat your own vomit Wike<\/p>\n

CVR: INEC confirms online registration hits 1.379m<\/p>\n

Nigeria, EU, UN collaborate to combat tech-driven terrorism threats<\/p>\n

NDLEA holds 6 drug kingpins over arrest of 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

0ver 1,000 terrorist groups operating in Africa Gambari<\/p>\n

INEC confirms online registration of 1.379m Nigerians in CVR surge<\/p>\n

Lawyers hail Mbahs transformative leadership, giant strides in 2 years<\/p>\n

Imo CP vows to hunt down IPOB\/ESN assailants in Okigwe attack<\/p>\n

PDP zones 2027 presidential ticket to South<\/p>\n

Yobe unveils 2025 preparedness plan against flash floods<\/p>\n

Nigerias insecurity crisis has taken lives as a country at war Peter Obi<\/p>\n

PDP confirms Damagum substantive chairman<\/p>\n

Abia Obidients to mobilise 4m voters for PVC registration<\/p>\n

Nigerias democracy now stable, says NASS<\/p>\n

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

2027: PDP zones presidency to South, keeps chairmanship in North<\/p>\n

Okpalla: Nigeria ll lose over $100m if Eagles fail to qualify again<\/p>\n

Kaduna SDP, ADC fault el-Rufai, dismiss merger claim<\/p>\n

SWest leads in new voters exercise as SEast records lowest turnout<\/p>\n

PDP accuses APC of militarising by-elections, warns against one-party drift<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Former presidential candidate condemns partys zoning to South<\/p>\n

Gold Prices retreat as US PPI Data sparks doubts over rate cut expectations<\/p>\n

Perceived judicial corruption requires urgent, multifaceted reforms<\/p>\n

NBA-SPIDEL urges RMAFC, FG to suspend salary review for political office holders<\/p>\n

200 Niger East students head abroad under Senator Musa scholarship<\/p>\n

FG launches portal for teachers registration, licensing, development<\/p>\n

FG introduces mandatory ethics, criminal screening for teachers<\/p>\n

U.S. records $576m trade surplus with Nigeria amid tariff shift<\/p>\n

U.S. defends new social media vetting for visa applicants<\/p>\n

How to stand tall for an independent bar<\/p>\n

Nigeria streamlines identity management with new data exchange platform<\/p>\n

Stockbrokers seek reforms to unlock capital market for $1tr economy<\/p>\n

Youths flog police officer, others over drug abuse in Rivers<\/p>\n

Oil theft nearly wiped out GCEO NNPC<\/p>\n

Soun of Ogbomosho visits Oba Ladoja<\/p>\n

Lamido warns against PDP sabotage, says Let us unite, save democracy<\/p>\n

Experience as DG of Obasanjo\/Atiku campaign made me shun ADC Ex-ambassador<\/p>\n

Oyo partners Chinese firm to boost agribusiness, strengthen economy<\/p>\n

Lagos APC intensifies mobilisation for INEC CVR exercise<\/p>\n

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

CVR: 1.37 million Nigerians pre-register in one week INEC<\/p>\n

Obi decries rising insecurity, cites Amnesty report of 10,000 deaths in two years<\/p>\n

Crisis looms in varsities over salary structure review<\/p>\n

Rivers youths nab, flog police officer, 2 others for alleged drug use<\/p>\n

Naira rises to N1,540\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

2027 polls: PDP zones presidency to South, says APC wont play fair<\/p>\n

FCCPC warns Nigerians against consuming fruits ripened with chemicals<\/p>\n

Manufacturers kick against reintroduced 4% FOB charge.<\/p>\n

FG introduces mandatory ethics, criminal screening for teachers<\/p>\n

2027: PDP Reps caucus pledges support for peace, party unity<\/p>\n

Gov Abdulrazaq cautions against exaggerating security reports on Kwara<\/p>\n

Kano Govt denies alleged 6.5bn diversion, withdrawal by aide<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: Victory wont come by rhetoric alone, Wabara warns PDP<\/p>\n

ECOWAS to raise 260,000 rapid deployment counter-terrorism force<\/p>\n

2027: Zoning presidential ticket to the South, too late, Wikes aide tells PDP<\/p>\n

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

We Must Invest In Cyber Defence, Artificial Intelligence, Indigenous Military Technology \u2013 CDS<\/p>\n

Security Summit Seeks End To Killings In Benue<\/p>\n

PremiumTrust Bank Meets N200bn Capital Requirement For National Commercial Banks; Reinforcing Its Leadership As Nigeria\u2019s Fastest-Growing Bank<\/p>\n

FG Issues Fresh Flood Alert To 9 Northern States<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll Do More To Secure Katsina \u2013 COAS<\/p>\n

PDP\u2019s Zoning Of Presidential Ticket To South Sparks Comments<\/p>\n

Oil Theft Nearly 100% Eliminated, Says NNPCL GCEO<\/p>\n

FG Signs BASA Agreement For Direct Flights To Brazil<\/p>\n

16-yr-old Ngumoha Rescues Liverpool From 10-man Newcastle Assault<\/p>\n

Taskforce Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners In Cross River<\/p>\n

3 Farmers Die, 17 Rescued As Boat Capsizes In Borno<\/p>\n

ASUU Warns Federal Gov\u2019t Over Unresolved Demands<\/p>\n

ACF: PDP, Other Parties\u2019 Zoning Not Covered By Constitution<\/p>\n

Wike Vindicated Over PDP Zoning Of Presidency To South, Party Chair To North \u2014 Aide<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Signs BASA Agreement For Direct Flights To Brazil<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Unveils Digital Portal For Teacher Registration<\/p>\n

ECOWAS To Activate 260,000-man Counter-terrorism Brigade<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom Revokes All Land Allocations Since 2023<\/p>\n

PICTORIAL: Soun Of Ogbomoso Visits Olubadan-designate Oba Ladoja<\/p>\n

Brazilian Defender David Luiz Embroiled In Cheating Scandal<\/p>\n

9 Suspected Kidnappers, Cybercriminal Arrested In Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom Gov Reassigns Commissioners In Minor Cabinet Reshuffle<\/p>\n

Drama As Billionaire Ned Nwoko \u2018Reports\u2019 Wife Regina Daniels To Her Mother<\/p>\n

Wike\u2019s Aide Olayinka Proposes Mandatory NIN, ID For Social Media Accounts<\/p>\n

2027 Polls: What PDP Must Do To Succeed \u2014 BoT<\/p>\n

US Comedian Reggie Carroll Shot Dead<\/p>\n

Police Nab 8 Suspected Murderers, Kidnappers In Ekiti<\/p>\n

APC Suspends Top Edo Govt\u2019s Official Over Alleged Anti-party Activities<\/p>\n

ASUU Asks Federal Gov\u2019t To Suspend Action On 9 New Varsities<\/p>\n

EFCC Orders Arrest Of Dismissed Staff Spotted On Lege Miami\u2019s Matchmaking Show<\/p>\n

\u2018Britain, Not God, Created Nigeria,\u2019 Says Pastor Adefarasin<\/p>\n

Atiku Declares Presidential Ambition For 2027, Says \u2018Nigeria Must Be Rescued\u2019<\/p>\n

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

JUST IN: PDP confirms Damagum as substantive national chairman<\/p>\n

RMAFC Proposal: Implement 2021 Court verdict on downward review, Ohanaeze tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

APC To PDP Govs: You Failed Yourselves, Party, Citizens<\/p>\n

FCTA clears 1,000 shanties in Abuja district, targets illegal squatters<\/p>\n

Nigeria signs direct flight agreement with Brazil<\/p>\n

BREAKING: PDP zones 2027 presidential ticket to the south<\/p>\n

NDLEA uncovers syndicate that framed Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n

Lagos targets $1bn annual income from SMEs in five years<\/p>\n

Nigeria is not created by God Pastor Adefarasin<\/p>\n

Atiku declares 2027 presidential bid, vows to reconstruct traumatised homeland<\/p>\n

Sexiest grandma in town Iyabo Ojo drools as she welcomes grandson<\/p>\n

Nigeria Spends $4bn Annually on Steel Imports, Targets $10bn Investment by 2030<\/p>\n

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

APC blames Adeleke for seized Osun council allocations<\/p>\n

Arbitration experts, users plot ways to cut costs, delays<\/p>\n

Ruling House debunks Awujale lineage allegations<\/p>\n

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

Man arraigned for alleged cyberbullying of MC Oluomo<\/p>\n

NBA electoral reform Committee submits expanded proposals to President<\/p>\n

I will ensure PSC is allowed to execute its constitutional mandate Bala Usman<\/p>\n

JUST IN: PDP zones presidency to south, confirms Damagum as national chairman<\/p>\n

INEC CVR: Ijaw, Urhobo demand release, implementation of Warri delineation<\/p>\n

Opeifa visits LAMATA, pledges stronger collaboration on efficient train service<\/p>\n

NIS orders re-arrest of five foreign nationals in Ogun<\/p>\n

UBEC reaffirms commitment to basic education reforms<\/p>\n

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

BREAKING: PDP zones Presidency to South<\/p>\n

Gambari: Over 1,000 insurgent groups operating in Africa<\/p>\n

Akande to RMAFC: You Cant Raise Politicians Salaries and Leave Civil Servants in Poverty<\/p>\n

Killings: APC tackles ADC over Tinubus foreign trips<\/p>\n

Residents flee as bandits attack Niger, Kwara<\/p>\n

How drug syndicate framed 3 Nigerians detained in S\/Arabia<\/p>\n

ECOWAS to raise 260,000 counter-terrorism brigades<\/p>\n

CVR: Osun leads as 1.3m voters register in one week<\/p>\n

How extortion, multiple checkpoints undermine ECOWAS free movement protocol<\/p>\n

How 5% tax removal will boost investments, reduce telecom tariffs<\/p>\n

Currency in circulation drops to N5tn in 6 months<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets N100bn revenue from 800,000 tons of metals recycling<\/p>\n

Oil prices increase after Ukraine attacks on Russian power plant<\/div>\n

FG probes financial institutions flouting data protection<\/p>\n

PDP NEC confirms Damagum as substantive Chairman<\/p>\n

Cleaner returns N4.8m mistakenly paid into her bank account in Maiduguri<\/p>\n

MTN restores services in Kano, Adamawa, Borno after maintenance<\/p>\n

FG begins probe of financial institutions flouting data protection law<\/p>\n

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

Visa rules costing Africa its future, campaigners warn<\/p>\n

Health sector strike looms as FG yet to act on nurses\u2019, doctors\u2019 demands three days to deadline<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Debt-to-GDP hits 52.2% on rising borrowings, fx strain<\/p>\n

FG must act on 2009 deal, release 3.5 months\u2019 withheld salaries – ASUU Abuja zone<\/p>\n

Nigerians go network hopping over reach, better deals<\/p>\n

Naira sees slight depreciation as weekly FX inflows slow<\/p>\n

Seven killed, 8 injured in fresh Kaduna attack<\/p>\n

Atiku will run in 2027, aide reveals<\/p>\n

Nigeria missing out on global defence boom on funding squeeze<\/p>\n

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

CRiver Seals Deal With Firm To Unlock Gas, Solid Minerals Deposit<\/p>\n

Democracy Has Stabilised In Nigeria, NAssembly Declares<\/p>\n

New Awujale: Abiodun Tasks Kingmakers To Ensure Level Playing Ground For Contestants<\/p>\n

Athletes Arrive Asaba For 9th National Youth Games<\/p>\n

CVR: INEC Seeks Collaboration With Kebbi Information Ministry<\/p>\n

Kebbi Govt Provides Six Vehicles To Hisbah, Zakkat Boards<\/p>\n

Flood, Rainstorm Victims Get NEMAs Relief Materials In Port Harcourt<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly, Guangxi Peoples Congress To Explore Legislative Collaboration<\/p>\n

Tinubu Seeks Collective Action Among African Countries Against Terrorism, Cybercrime<\/p>\n

Police Commission Grossly Underfunded, Battling Mandate Hijack Interests Chair<\/p>\n

Looming ASUU Strike: Ibadan Zone To Protest Tuesday<\/p>\n

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

2027: PDP zones party presidential ticket to South<\/p>\n

CVR: 1.37m pre-register in 1 week as in-person exercise commences<\/p>\n

AU hands appointment to Buharis ex-Chief of Staff<\/p>\n

ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa qualifier: Nigeria Cricket Federation unveils 14-player squad<\/p>\n

CVR: INEC reads riot acts over underge-age as excercise records network glitches in Kwara<\/p>\n

INEC begins physical voter registration ahead of 2027 general elections<\/p>\n

Pro-Jonathan supporters storm PDP headquarters, demand 2027 comeback<\/p>\n

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