{"id":31781,"date":"2025-08-28T05:47:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31781"},"modified":"2025-08-28T05:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:47:25","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-28-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31781","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 28 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

FULL LIST: Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr shine in 2025 AFRIMA nominees list<\/p>\n

FG shuts illegal gold mining site in Abuja<\/p>\n

16 kidnap victims rescued along Benin-Lagos Road<\/p>\n

Panic as fire razes Niger, CRiver facilities<\/p>\n

Residents seek govt intervention as gunmen attack six Sokoto communities<\/p>\n

Police declare suspected land grabber wanted over triple murder<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests 107, seizes 589kg of assorted hard drugs in Adamawa<\/p>\n

Nigerians spent N1.3tn on petrol in June NMDPRA<\/p>\n

APC mocks ADC over chairmanship tussle<\/p>\n

Jonathan demands credible INEC chair selection, decries defections<\/p>\n

Taxes: FG nets N393bn from Dangote, nine others<\/p>\n

AAU management debunks ASUU’s claim on salary arrear<\/p>\n

2027: Olawepo-Hashim vows to challenge PDP zoning at convention<\/p>\n

Blackout hits Anambra, Enugu after explosion at TCN station<\/p>\n

Dont fall for blackmail, NGO urges Tinubu to back NNPCL boss<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Anambra at 34, criminals have no haven under my watch Soludo<\/p>\n

AI could boost Nigerias GDP by 20% NITDA DG<\/p>\n

Flood control: Ondo expands waterways, cautions residents on refuse disposal<\/p>\n

Tough but necessary reforms fueling national development – Minister<\/p>\n

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

Jonathan: Nigeria Needs Registrar of Political Parties To Tackle Indiscipline<\/p>\n

Tinubu Pledges To Fast-track Nigerias Development Through Technology And Food Security<\/p>\n

TUC Rejects Bill to Remove Labour from Exclusive Legislative<\/p>\n

FG to Partner Organisations to Train Farmers on AgriConnect Initiative<\/p>\n

Northern Group Urges FG to Reverse Seven Years Embargo on Varsity Licensing<\/p>\n

Yilwatda: Tinubu Has Directed Me To Work With Ganduje<\/p>\n

Tinubu Departs Brazil for Abuja<\/p>\n

Fuel Subsidy Removal Freed Resources for National Devt, Says Minister<\/p>\n

Tinubu Targets 7m Youths for Digital Literacy in 2 Years<\/p>\n

APC: Presidential Ticket Open to All Members Despite Tinubu Endorsement<\/p>\n

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

2027: Ohanaeze dismisses no Igbo presidential candidacy story<\/p>\n

1m man march: IPAC warns Omo-Ageges supporters against political violence<\/p>\n

Presidency: FCT PDP stakeholders reject zoning of party ticket to South<\/p>\n

2027: APC NWC: No automatic ticket for Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: Its too early for Igbo to endorse any presidential candidate Okorie<\/p>\n

2027: Olawepo-Kashim kicks over PDP zoning<\/p>\n

By-elections: APC breasts tape of two-thirds majority in Senate<\/p>\n

Alabi joins Osun race, dismisses claim of Oyetola anointing candidate<\/p>\n

Tinubu directed me to work with Ganduje Yilwatda, APC national chairman<\/p>\n

Nigeria loses N455 billion annually to poor sanitation: report<\/p>\n

SERAP to Tinubu: Direct IGP to drop charges against Sowore<\/p>\n

China supports Nigerias flood relief efforts with $1m<\/p>\n

FG pushes to end $1.5bn war risk insurance premium on Nigerian-bound cargoes<\/p>\n

EFCC nabs 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Taraba<\/p>\n

NBRDA, OFAB demystify GMO products to health ministry officials<\/p>\n

Imo Obidient Movement vows 2023 wont repeat in 2027<\/p>\n

FG, ASUU hold crucial meeting to avert impending strike<\/p>\n

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

80% to lose admission due to withheld results by WAEC Ogah<\/p>\n

Gunmen invade Delta council chairmans residence, kill police inspector<\/p>\n

30 kidnappers killed, 50 hostages freed in Kwara security operation<\/p>\n

Navy needs N25.2 billion yearly to keep 21 warships on sea<\/p>\n

Nigeria introduces stricter VAT rules for digital services, foreign suppliers<\/p>\n

Some banks will be under forbearance beyond 2025, says Fitch<\/p>\n

Business analyst emerges national hackathon winner<\/p>\n

JAMB cautions, pardons institutions over matriculation list violations<\/p>\n

27 states access N121b backlog of matching grant, says UBEC<\/p>\n

Why COEASU cant dictate to members on FGs N10m staff loans<\/p>\n

FG, ASUU in make or mar meeting over welfare protest, strike<\/p>\n

CBN orders geo-tagging of PoS terminals<\/p>\n

Air Peace begins Lagos So Paulo flight after Tinubus Brazil deal<\/p>\n

Ondo joins states prohibiting graduation rites for nursery, JSS3 pupils<\/p>\n

113m Nigerians lack access to safe water as FG develops new solutions<\/p>\n

GAVI, UNICEF boost immunisation response in Nigeria with $11m cold chain equipment<\/p>\n

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

AFRIMA 2025: Davido, Burna Boy, El Grande Toto, rising stars dominate nominees list<\/p>\n

Adeleke to politicians: Prioritise residents welfare over politics<\/p>\n

Jonathan slams defections, seeks electoral reforms<\/p>\n

Alausa leads push to resolve issues as FG, ASUU meets today<\/p>\n

Make maintenance mandatory for public, private structures Fashola<\/p>\n

Alake orders mining marshals to seal Abuja illegal gold mining site<\/p>\n

Tinubu pledges prosperity through tech, food security<\/p>\n

Naira appreciates to N1,546\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Nuclear armament: Europeans likely to initiate UN sanctions process on Iran today<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: Zoning causes rumpus, PDP intensifies move to woo Jonathan<\/p>\n

FG reaffirms support for oil production growth as Total Energies divest Bonga North interest to Shell<\/p>\n

2027: Nigeria must reform appointment of INEC chairman Jonathan, Sam Amadi, others<\/p>\n

Terrorism: DSS asks court to admit evidence against 3 alleged spies<\/p>\n

3,000 Lagos pupils benefit from back-to-school outreach<\/p>\n

FG has subjected Niger Delta to ecological genocide INC President<\/p>\n

Pension Board crisis: NLC accuses PenCom of shielding FG<\/p>\n

2026: Osun ex-deputy governor joins governorship race<\/p>\n

Tragedy in Zaria: Mother, three children die in building collapse<\/p>\n

NLC to Pencom: We must hold govt to account on management of workers fund<\/p>\n

2027: Ndigbo wont back any presidential candidate without binding MoU Igbo leaders<\/p>\n

Police restore calm in Owode Onirin, declare land grabber wanted over deadly clash<\/p>\n

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

Niger Republic Prime Minister, Others Celebrate Hausa Day In Daura<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Urged To Review Ban On New Varsities, Others<\/p>\n

Minister Reaffirms Commitment To Waterway Safety<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll Drive Nigeria\u2019s Devt With Tech, Food Security \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

\u2018Public-Private Support Networks Will Boost Women\u2019s Participation In Politics\u2019<\/p>\n

DG Urges Action On Climate Change Commitments<\/p>\n

UN, NDDC Collaborate On Sustainable Development Goals<\/p>\n

We\u2019re Committed To Tackling Climate Change Challenges \u2013 AbdulRazaq<\/p>\n

Drug Abuse: Uyo Residents Under Attacks By Mentally-deranged Youths<\/p>\n

Mother, 3 Children Die In Zaria Building Collapse<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t, ASUU Meet Today To Avert Strike<\/p>\n

PDP Southern Ticket: Lobby For Jonathan, Obi\u2019s Return Hots Up<\/p>\n

Residents Fighting Bandits With Stones Made Me Buy Arms \u2013 Katsina Lawmaker<\/p>\n

Minister Sets Up 12-man Panel To Probe Train Derailment As NRC MD Apologises<\/p>\n

African Defence Chiefs Forge United Front Against Terrorism, Cyber Threats<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Davido, Rema, Others Top As AFRIMA Releases 2025 Nominations List<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Orders Shutdown Of Illegal Gold Mining Site In Gwagwalada<\/p>\n

Niger Delta People Live On $2 Daily Despite $1trn Oil Revenue \u2014 INC<\/p>\n

IGP Speaks On \u2018Cattle Theft\u2019 As Terrorism Financing At INTERPOL Conference<\/p>\n

Reverse Abia\u2019s New Tax Regime, It\u2019s Stifling Businesses, Ikonne Tells Gov Otti<\/p>\n

\u2018Tinubu Directed Me To Work With You\u2019, New APC Chair Yilwatda Tells Ganduje<\/p>\n

Ex-Kogi Senator Faces Criminal Prosecution Over Failure To Pay Tax, Others<\/p>\n

Police Restore Order In Lagos After Deadly Clash, Declare Land Grabber Wanted<\/p>\n

We\u2019re Committed To Tackling Climate Change Challenges \u2014 AbdulRazaq<\/p>\n

Edo Gov\u2019t, NLC May Clash Over Planned Inauguration Of Caretaker Committee<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t To Train 7m Youths In Digital Skills<\/p>\n

2027: Despite Endorsing Tinubu, APC Throws Presidential Ticket Open<\/p>\n

Akpabio Charges Nigerians On Maintenance, Protection Of Gov\u2019t Facilities<\/p>\n

2027: FCT PDP Stakeholders Reject Zoning To South, Endorse Olawepo-Hashim<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019ll Rise On Tech, Food Security \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n

NECO Denounces Fake Recruitment Notice<\/p>\n

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

Ex-VC: 239 first-class lecturers quit UNILAG over poor pay<\/p>\n

CBN gives 60-day deadline for geo-tagging of PoS terminals<\/p>\n

AI adoption can drive 20% growth in Nigerias GDP, says NITDA DG<\/p>\n

JUST IN: PSG announces signing of super falcons captain<\/p>\n

NUJ president urges Journalists to enrol in health insurance scheme<\/p>\n

Energy without direction leads to frustration Tinubu to Nigerian youths<\/p>\n

Uzodimma approves N104,000 minimum wage for Imo workers<\/p>\n

NRC suspends AbujaKaduna train service after derailment<\/p>\n

FG launches platform to curb fraud in real estate sector<\/p>\n

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

NiMet predicts flood in Lagos, Kogi, Niger, five others this week<\/p>\n

Group urges FG to implement policies on foods to reduce deadly diseases<\/p>\n

IGP pushes for synergy to tackle transnational crime, others<\/p>\n

Lagos police restore calm after hoodlums clash in Balogun market<\/p>\n

Trump reacts to Taylor Swifts engagement to Travis Kelce<\/p>\n

ADC leadership crisis deepens as Bala assumes national chairman role<\/p>\n

Tinubu directed me to work with Ganduje for APCs progress Yilwatda<\/p>\n

African defence chiefs unite against terrorism, cyber threats, others<\/p>\n

Alake seals off gold mining site in FCT<\/p>\n

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

FCT natives demand inclusive schools for PWDs<\/p>\n

Summer programme: FCT reiterates commitment to digital knowledge<\/p>\n

Gaza: Pressure mounts on ICJ to suspend pro-Israel judge<\/p>\n

Days after BASA agreement, Air Peace operates direct flight to Brazil<\/p>\n

How lack of gas infrastructure slows down Nigerias energy transition<\/p>\n

Poor water sanitation cost Nigerias economy N455bn annually Nestl<\/p>\n

Bandits force ransom bearer to drink boiled Indian hemp<\/p>\n

Terror kingpin kills 3 members in Imo<\/p>\n

Cleaner who returned N4.8m to owner gets N1m, other rewards<\/p>\n

FG moves to avert ASUU strike<\/p>\n

Why ASUUFG agreement remains unfulfilled 15 years after<\/p>\n

Jonathan seeks new process for INEC chair emergence<\/p>\n

Nentawe calls Ganduje APC co-chair, says Tinubu ordered partnership<\/p>\n

2027: Im not contesting for any position El-Rufai<\/p>\n

Mother, 3 children die in Zaria building collapse<\/p>\n

Kaduna: PDP Guber Candidate Loses Key Allies<\/p>\n

Rivers: Robbers break into students quarters, cart away valuables<\/p>\n

NRC MD: Hold me responsible for Abuja-Kaduna train derailment<\/p>\n

US jails Osun monarch for COVID-19 fraud<\/p>\n

FG deliberately testing our will ASUU<\/p>\n

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

DSS urges court to admit statements by terror suspects accused of spying on US, Israels interests<\/p>\n

Delta @34: Sen.Dafinone congratulates Gov.Oborevwori,Deltans<\/p>\n

Zamfara APC youths laud Hon. Yazeed Danfulani for outstanding role in partys victory in Kaura Namoda<\/p>\n

Were not recruiting new staff, says NECO<\/p>\n

ZamfaraBye-Elections:Blame Poor Performance for Your Loss APC Youth Congress to PDP<\/p>\n

NYCN Presidency: Babangida Unveils Campaign Team, Pledges to Empower Youths<\/p>\n

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

Air Peace, Embraer mull aircraft maintenance facility in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Countdown to school resumption: Ondo govt bans Nursery, JSS graduation ceremonies<\/p>\n

ASUU insists on university-based pension fund administration<\/p>\n

Nigeria receives $11m cold chain equipment to boost vaccine rollout<\/p>\n

Ogah decries withheld WAEC results, says 80% of youths losing admission<\/p>\n

CBN\u2019s aggressive liquidity mop-up eases inflation<\/p>\n

Graduates miss lucrative jobs on recurring ASUU strikes<\/p>\n

APC gains ground as Wike\u2013Makinde rift deepens PDP cracks<\/p>\n

Naira rebounds after two days of losses as reserves cross $41bn<\/p>\n

Nigerians pay billions in ransom as kidnapping industry thrives<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

NLC Warns Edo Assembly To Steer Clear Of Labour Matters<\/p>\n

2027: Work For Collective SEast Interest, Group Charges Igbo Political Leaders<\/p>\n

FG Inaugurates Cttees For Civil Service Personnel Audit, Skills Gap Analysis<\/p>\n

Ezeani Calls For Greater Investment In Young People<\/p>\n

Osun At 34: Adegoke Charges Residents To Remain Steadfast<\/p>\n

PDP Criticizes Okpebholos Gift Of 2.5bn To UBTH<\/p>\n

Fagbemi Tasks Law Review Cttee On Consolidation Of Revised Laws<\/p>\n

AI Can Create 20% Economic Growth Annually, Makes $1trn Economy Reality -NITDA<\/p>\n

Opportunities In CNG Energy Can Transform Lives NCDMB Secretary<\/p>\n

2027: Deputy Speaker Mobilises Igbos For CVR<\/p>\n

Weve Spent Over N20bn For Programmes Accreditation Diri<\/p>\n

Otu Inaugurates Council On Nutrition, Targets Human Capital Growth<\/p>\n

Delta IPAC Condemns Omo-Ageges One Million Man March<\/p>\n

Flood: China Grants $1m Relief Support To Ravaged States<\/p>\n

Rivers LG Polls: Group Accuses Chairmanship Candidate Of Unlawful Incarceration<\/p>\n

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

NAHCON to unveil digital Hajj savings scheme<\/p>\n

Akpabio tasks Nigerians on maintenance, protection of public facilities<\/p>\n

FG\/IFAD-VCDP empowers 352 Nasarawa farmers with inputs, tricycles<\/p>\n

Agric ministry, Amana farmers partner to boost food sovereignty, economic growth<\/p>\n

Nigerians remain eager to participate in democratic process \u2013 REC Tella<\/p>\n

NOA flags off campaign on national values, symbols, others<\/p>\n

ACReSAL, FG chart new course for water management in the North<\/p>\n

Fulani not responsible for Bokkos crisis \u2013 Coalition<\/p>\n

Igbo political summit to hold in Enugu<\/p>\n

Rep Ogah demands release of withheld WAEC results<\/p>\n

Enugu council boss launches \u2018one woman, one wrapper empowerment\u2019<\/p>\n

Bye-elections: APGA wants INEC, security agencies to probe infractions<\/p>\n

Stage set for 9th National Youth Games as 6,382 Athletes and Officials confirm participation<\/p>\n

Study highlights gaps in Nigeria\u2019s entrepreneurship education, urges urgent reforms<\/p>\n

Police to conduct simulation drill at Eko Atlantic City<\/p>\n

IGP charges Sowore with false publication, forgery<\/p>\n

NSIB probes Abuja-Kaduna bound train derailment<\/p>\n

Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide postpones Abuja, Lagos chapter elections indefinitely<\/p>\n

Transfer: Bayer Leverkusen give update on Boniface<\/p>\n

Breaking: FG hands over128 rescued persons to Zamfara govt<\/p>\n

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