{"id":31787,"date":"2025-08-30T05:37:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T05:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31787"},"modified":"2025-08-30T05:37:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T05:37:48","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-30-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31787","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 30 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Ajagba to fight Sanchez for IBF title shot<\/p>\n

Jones Jr sees Tyson spark in Itauma<\/p>\n

Fraud: EFCC arrests 1,427 as Edo top suspect list<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests 1,315 suspected drug peddlers amid crackdown<\/p>\n

How land grabbers led Nasarawa police to kill seven in Lagos market<\/p>\n

Varsity profs demand N2.5m salary<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Switzerland commence talks on returning looted artefacts<\/p>\n

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

2027: Participate in voter registration, Shina Peller urges Nigerians<\/p>\n

Gaza City now ‘a dangerous combat zone’, Israel army says<\/p>\n

Military renames Operation Safe Haven in Plateau<\/p>\n

Our party not distracted by 2027 politicking, APC slams Bauchi gov<\/p>\n

NDLEA, NGO partner to intensify war on drug abuse<\/p>\n

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

AGF Defends Dropping of High-Profile Cases, Says No Political Influence<\/p>\n

Adebayo: Changes in Security, Poverty, Employment ll Determine If Tinubu Will Contest Presidency in 2027<\/p>\n

DOAM Foundation Equips Scholarship Beneficiaries with Resilience, Leadership Skills<\/p>\n

FG Clarifies Ministers Statement on Signed Agreement With ASUU<\/p>\n

FLIP: Oando Foundation Partners QEDA, Others to Improve Foundational Learning in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Courts Brazilian Investors, Showcases Deltas Economic Potential<\/p>\n

DSS Charges Nine over Benue, Plateau Massacres<\/p>\n

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

2027: Tinubu will have smooth ride if Peter Obi doesnt get coalition ticket Asake, ex-president, SOKAPU<\/p>\n

Why PDP zoned presidential candidate to south Tokunbo Pearse<\/p>\n

Tinubu can still be competitive in 2027 if SDPs Adebayo<\/p>\n

Kaduna PDP chieftain resigns, cites internal crisis<\/p>\n

2027: Nigeria has moved beyond nostalgia around Goodluck Jonathan Lagos APC<\/p>\n

Marafa quits APC, accuses Tinubu of betrayal, marginalising Zamfara<\/p>\n

Plateau crisis: DHQ renames Operation Safe Haven to Enduring Peace<\/p>\n

Mbah extols late Justice Nnamanis legacy at book launch in Enugu<\/p>\n

Rivers: Ibas exposes gaps in state staff audit<\/p>\n

Tinubu congratulates Babalola on Rotary International presidency<\/p>\n

Niger: Troops neutralise scores of bandits in Babanna community<\/p>\n

Benue attacks: Over 50 IDP women benefit from RACE, GERI empowerment scheme<\/p>\n

Okpebholo marks 55th birthday with thanksgiving, claims victories against cultism, kidnapping crimes<\/p>\n

Flood Control: Kaduna embarks on 4,000-metre River Kaduna dredging, restores monthly sanitation in October<\/p>\n

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

Cholera kills 4,738 globally, Africa bears brunt with 3,700 deaths WHO<\/p>\n

New policy on agriculture would be gender based, says FG<\/p>\n

99 Nigerian students recognised in 2025 Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards<\/p>\n

Shippers Council implores stakeholders to halt rejection of Nigerian exports<\/p>\n

CHI Holdings assures investors of subsidiarys strength in recapitalisation drive<\/p>\n

Firm unveils multipurpose electrical safety, connectivity product<\/p>\n

Expert seeks bold investments to bridge energy gap in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Unified Payment restates commitment to innovation in fintech sector<\/p>\n

Importation Of Fuel: Pricing forces Nigeria to abandon European markets for Lome hub<\/p>\n

Army intercepts 242 bags of fertiliser bound for terrorists IEDs production<\/p>\n

Lagos lawyer sues Sanwo-Olu for blocking him on X<\/p>\n

Nigerias CP Ojajuni wins 5th seat on INTERPOL Africa committee<\/p>\n

CVR: APC mobilising people from Lagos, Oyo, Ondo to register in Osun, ADC alleges<\/p>\n

APC upbeat on passage of seats reservation bill at national, state assemblies<\/p>\n

Water minister, UNICEF forge stronger ties for lasting impact<\/p>\n

Stakeholders demand urgent action to save Cross River forests, biodiversity<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Team Europe chart new course for data exchange<\/p>\n

WCup qualifiers: Chelle reveals Eagles 23-man squad for Rwanda, SAfrica<\/p>\n

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

Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown<\/p>\n

I was there, Obi never offered you anything, -Journalist replies Adeyanju<\/p>\n

2027: Jonathan cant unseat Tinubu APC<\/p>\n

Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo groups in diaspora petition Trump<\/p>\n

Burglars cart away N500m jewellery from Lagos shop<\/p>\n

Increase in passport cost evidence of FGs disconnect from Nigerians Peter Obi<\/p>\n

MAN DG begs Customs: Suspend FOB levy, clear port congestion<\/p>\n

Legal expert interrogates Tinubus corruption-free claim with data<\/p>\n

7.4m out of school as Boys Champions warns of crisis<\/p>\n

Open grazing conflicts claim 2,800 lives in 5 years<\/p>\n

Minister retracts, confirms FG-ASUU agreement signed in 2009<\/p>\n

Police arrest community youths who flogged officer for drug use<\/p>\n

Horror: Pastor rapes own daughter for 4 years, blames it on Generational Curse<\/p>\n

Man tortures neighbor to death, hides body inside water tank<\/p>\n

Tinubu declares open 9th National Youth Games in Asaba<\/p>\n

Niger Delta youths fault calls for Ojularis sack<\/p>\n

Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo diaspora groups petition Trump over detained IPOB leader<\/p>\n

Naira appreciates to N1,545\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Spurs sign Dutch midfielder Simons in boost for new boss Frank<\/p>\n

GTCO increases GTBanks paid-up capital to N504bn<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Switzerland begin talks on artifact repatriation, cultural cooperation<\/p>\n

FG explains delay in Budget implementation reports since Q2 2024<\/p>\n

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

NYSC To Step Up Community Policing In Orientation Camps Nationwide<\/p>\n

Tinubu Declares 9th National Youth Games Open<\/p>\n

Tinubu Excited As Nigerian Babalola Emerges As Rotary International President<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Many Feared Dead As Sokoto Records Another Boat Tragedy<\/p>\n

Jonathan Hasn\u2019t Ruled Himself Out Of 2027 Presidential Contest, Says Ex-President\u2019s Cousin<\/p>\n

Court Jails Businessman 6 Months For Cocaine Trafficking<\/p>\n

Lagos Records 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Violence Cases In 1 Year<\/p>\n

Troops Rescue 117 Hostages, Arrest 150 Suspected Criminals In 1 Week<\/p>\n

Civil Service Reform Imperative Amid Neutrality Debate, Says FCSC Chair<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t To Integrate Peace-building Into National Adaptation Plan<\/p>\n

2026 W\u2019Cup Qualifiers: Chelle Picks Ekong, Osimhen, 21 Others In Final 23 Squad<\/p>\n

TIME Magazine Launches Africa Edition<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Suspected Cult Kingpin, 3 Vandals In Akwa Ibom Raids<\/p>\n

NSCDC Officer Arrested Over Death Of Police Officer, Unlawful Obstruction<\/p>\n

Anambra Gov\u2019t Bans Use Of Textbooks For Writing Assignments In Schools<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Thailand Court Sacks Prime Minister Shinawatra Over Misconduct<\/p>\n

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

Nwifuru condemns killing of 11 Ebonyi indigenes In Anambra, gives families N60m relief<\/p>\n

Five die, properties destroyed, as fracas over bisexual love affairs tears community apart<\/p>\n

NAAPE decries gagging of workers on union matters by airlines<\/p>\n

Nwifuru rolls out over N60m to families of 11 Ebonyi indigenes massacred in Anambra<\/p>\n

Ojulari alleges coordinated attacks against NNPC reforms<\/p>\n

Bala Mohammed: Obi or Jonathan may get PDP presidential ticket<\/p>\n

Insecurity: G-7 states move to curb rising cross-border criminal networks<\/p>\n

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

NLC to engage Okpebholo on minimum wage<\/p>\n

Tim Godfrey returns with new song Cho Cho Cho<\/p>\n

Security agencies in show of force ahead of Rivers LG poll<\/p>\n

Chelle announces final squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers<\/p>\n

Fake task force officer arraigned in Lagos for impersonation, extortion<\/p>\n

Kefas Ropshik condoles APC chairman over mothers passing<\/p>\n

CP Ojajuni emerges member INTERPOL Africa committee<\/p>\n

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

3 feared killed, many injured in Lagos police shooting<\/p>\n

How Nigeria can generate $300m from shea nuts<\/p>\n

Passengers Feared Dead in Fresh Sokoto Boat accident<\/p>\n

Kano farmers, CSOs seek ban of GMOs, harmful pesticides, push for agroecology<\/p>\n

Whos Who in Igala Kingdom: 30 Years of Legacy, Culture, and Unity<\/p>\n

Passport Fee Hike: This govt keeps placing burden on Nigerians Obi<\/p>\n

Lagos Renewed Hope City 80 Per cent Completed Minister<\/p>\n

Senator Marafa dumps APC, says Tinubu reneged on campaign promises<\/p>\n

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

US to stop Palestinians attending UN meeting in New York<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s ports bustle with cargo but revenues slip overseas<\/p>\n

I am not ready to defect to APC, says Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Naira records marginal gain in August as reserves rise by N1.7bn<\/p>\n

Budget Office to publish 2024 budget performance by September end<\/p>\n

GTCO increases bank\u2019s paid-up capital to N504bn<\/p>\n

What to know about FG amnesty for visa \u2018overstayers\u2019<\/p>\n

Chelle names Osimhen, Lookman, 21 others for Rwanda, South Africa clashes<\/p>\n

Manchester United accept Real Betis bid for Antony<\/p>\n

World Bank-backed NCC cybersecurity plan to secure internet users by 2026<\/p>\n

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

Nasarawa Assembly Uncovers N4.5bn Unspent World Bank Loan<\/p>\n

CDS Flags Off Operation Enduring Peace<\/p>\n

Amaechi Didnt Prevent Dangote From Citing Refinery In Rivers Eze<\/p>\n

Nobody Should Beg Atiku, Obi, Mark To Return To PDP Jang<\/p>\n

UBTH N2.5bn Donation: CRPP Cautions Okpebholo On State Finance<\/p>\n

Ondo Govt Begins Pensioners Verification To Eliminate Ghost Beneficiaries<\/p>\n

SSANU President Tasks Nigerian Govt On Welfare Of Members<\/p>\n

Shettima: FG Poised To Unlock Nigerias Geo-Heritage Sites Potential<\/p>\n

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

UN Summit: US blocks Palestinian officials<\/p>\n

Sokoto: Many feared dad in another boat mishap<\/p>\n

Group takes PVC advocacy to Ogun farmers<\/p>\n

NPF secures INTERPOL Africa 5th seat as CP Olubode wins election<\/p>\n

Sports ministers back Nigeria\u2019s bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games, 2031 African Games<\/p>\n

Racism claims: Kemi Badenoch reaping fruits of the seed she sowed \u2013 Nigerians<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup qualifier: Chelle names final 23-man Super Eagles squad for Rwanda, South Africa<\/p>\n

DSS docks 9 over Benue, Plateau massacres<\/p>\n

Minister unveils N500m grant to boost MSMEs in Cross River<\/p>\n

DHQ renames Operation Safe Haven to Enduring Peace<\/p>\n

Nigeria: More knocks from North-west group on AI\u2019s report<\/p>\n

FG\u2019s push for cost and waste reduction via new procurement guidelines<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Switzerland meet over repatriation of artifacts, cultural cooperation<\/p>\n

Controversy: I was misquoted, 2009 agreement signed between FG\/ASUU \u2013 Alausa clarifies<\/p>\n

Centenary City: As Nigeria\u2019s smart city dream reawakens with renewed momentum\u2026<\/p>\n

Northern youth raises alarm over AI\u2019s activities<\/p>\n

Dangote Group, Ethiopia sign agreement to build $2.5bn fertiliser plant<\/p>\n

Matawalle reaffirms Nigerias support for regional cooperation<\/p>\n

PropCom+ pushes for 50% women inclusion in climate-smart agriculture<\/p>\n

Allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site, scholarship beneficiaries beg FG<\/p>\n

Nigeria: PENGASSAN thumbs up ongoing reforms in oil sector<\/p>\n

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