{"id":31804,"date":"2025-09-04T05:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T05:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31804"},"modified":"2025-09-04T05:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T05:58:08","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-4-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31804","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 4 September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Court overturns Trumps $2.6bn Harvard funding cuts<\/p>\n<p>Police deploys Adejobi to Delta State as DCP, Operations<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Terrorism: DSS docks 9 over killings in Benue, Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Naira down to N1,540\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: I have to create state police Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>AIG Fayoade denies removal, says he remains in charge of Zone 2 Command<\/p>\n<p>Ooni of Ife to mark 10th coronation anniversary<\/p>\n<p>Arase was like a son to me Ex-IGP Aliyu Attah<\/p>\n<p>Suspected kidnapper of 100-year-old man in Taraba arrested<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwaso yet to shut door on APC talks, says Jibrin<\/p>\n<p>Zulum leads N\/East govs to Tinubu, requests completion of 17 roads, oil exploration<\/p>\n<p>16 states have no oncologist; Gombe, Maiduguri share one<\/p>\n<p>Collecting fare from man and failing to show up is punishable offence Police<\/p>\n<p>State police wont work in Nigeria, retired gen tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity cant be fixed with snap of fingers Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>US approves $32.5m aid for Nigeria to address hunger<\/p>\n<p>We are committed to safer roads, says Shettima<\/p>\n<p>Top 10 African countries with the most FIFA World Cup appearances<\/p>\n<p>Obi to FG: Translate revenue growth into real impact for Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Constitution review: Speaker Abbas unveils proposed amendments to southern stakeholders<\/p>\n<p>Touts reportedly lynched as family of four killed in Abuja Crash<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria cracks down on rogue digital lenders with new rules<\/p>\n<p>Shell abandons huge biofuel project in Netherlands<\/p>\n<p>Fresh boat accident kills 29 in Niger<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arrests CEO for N2bn failed investment scheme<\/p>\n<p>Collecting transport fare for dates, without showing up is punishable, Police warn women<\/p>\n<p>1,364 W&#8217;African children recruited by terrorists, 14,000 schools shut UN<\/p>\n<p>Non-oil revenue jumps 40% to N20.6tn Presidency<\/p>\n<p>NARD insists on strike, says over 2,000 doctors owed<\/p>\n<p>FIFA kicks off 2026 World Cup ticket sales, prices start at $60<\/p>\n<p>Three killed in Lagos masquerader festival clash<\/p>\n<p>NYSC pays arrears after two-month break<\/p>\n<p>Constitution review: Abbas unveils reform to strengthen grassroots governance<\/p>\n<p>FG vows to end pensioners&#8217; woes, pledges N758bn to clear arrears<\/p>\n<p>FG, IFDC to improve fertilizer availability, enhance soil health<\/p>\n<p>ASUU, others won&#8217;t go on strike, minister assures Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>FCTA withdraws park licences, directs fresh screening of operators<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa begins tree planting campaign to mitigate climate change<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to unveil 6,000MT lithium plant in Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>NAHCON opens application for 2026 Hajj license, slot allocation<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Entrepreneur Gets $140,000Grant to Advance Menstrual Dignity in Ghana<\/p>\n<p>Stock Market Drops by N1.35trn in Three Days as Profit-taking Persist<\/p>\n<p>NDDC Created to Facilitate Devt in N Delta, Not Frivolous Spending, Says Youth Leader<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Directs SGF To Issue Service-wide Circular On Health Insurance Implementation Across MDAs<\/p>\n<p>JDPI, NUJ Demand Quality, Responsive Representation from National Assembly Members<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: Our Govts Bold Economic Reforms Already Yielding Fruitful Results<\/p>\n<p>INEC: Well Continue to Deepen Collaboration with NIMC<\/p>\n<p>GITEX 2025: Lets Use AI, Fintech, Others to Grow Economy, Says Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>Badaru: Terrorism Exploits Porous Borders, Socio-economic Disparities to Wreak Havoc in W\/Africa, Sahel<\/p>\n<p>FG Tasks Information Commissioners on Partnership with ICPC to Fight Corruption<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders attack Sowore over derogatory remarks against Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Lagos: Dont misinterpret my words Bwala clarifies No mans land comment<\/p>\n<p>FG not using anti-corruption agencies to hound opposition Idris<\/p>\n<p>ADC will deliver true governance, inclusive leadership in Ekiti Guber aspirant, Babalola<\/p>\n<p>Walson-Jack launches ONCE-Knowledge System for civil service<\/p>\n<p>Dangote truck reportedly crushes family in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias socioeconomic challenges trace to corruption EFCC boss<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arrests Gavice Logistics CEO over alleged 2bn Ponzi scheme<\/p>\n<p>ASUP threatens trade dispute in polytechnics over unmet demands<\/p>\n<p>Insurgency: Nigeria secures 775 terrorism convictions in 8 phases of trials Gen. Laka, NCTC<\/p>\n<p>DSS arraigns nine prime suspects over Benue, Plateau killings<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump offers more US troops to Polands nationalist president<\/p>\n<p>Anxiety in Rivers community over alleged serial killings, organ harvesting<\/p>\n<p>29 dies in Niger boat mishap<\/p>\n<p>Truck crushes four to death in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>UK deputy PM admits her failure to pay full tax<\/p>\n<p>England moves to ban sale of energy drinks to children<\/p>\n<p>Investors lose N368 billion as market turns negative<\/p>\n<p>NEZA lauds tax reform, calls for constructive dialogue on free zone clauses<\/p>\n<p>Digital lenders face N100 million fine for consumer abuse, data privacy violations<\/p>\n<p>Airline operators defend discriminatory, expensive yuletide flight tickets<\/p>\n<p>Northern states lead in UBEC N62.6b matching grant uptake<\/p>\n<p>Poly lecturers may withdraw services after ultimatum<\/p>\n<p>Drug for hormone imbalance lowers high blood pressure<\/p>\n<p>Researcher urges FG to revise food safety policies<\/p>\n<p>UN recognition of Amotekun: Clear signal to address insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Colombia coal exports plummet after ban on Israel sales<\/p>\n<p>NASENI launches 250m innovation challenge for youth<\/p>\n<p>Digital lenders face #100m fine for consumer abuse, data privacy violations<\/p>\n<p>Lagos touts $6b startup funds as Sanwo-Olu, Tijani woo global investors<\/p>\n<p>DSS arraigns nine suspects over Yelwata, Plateau killings<\/p>\n<p>PDP faction in Cross River dares Wike over congress<\/p>\n<p>Anambra to hold council polls August 2026<\/p>\n<p>Contractors storm Abuja, demand 4tr payment for completed projects<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu \u2018Smiling\u2019 As Northern Politicians Fight Themselves \u2014 Rep Jibrin<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Microbiologist Pioneers Africa\u2019s Data Revolution<\/p>\n<p>DSS Arraigns 75-year-old, 8 Others Over Benue, Plateau Killings<\/p>\n<p>EU, Others Launch Special Project To Strengthen Civil Societies<\/p>\n<p>Ndume Cautions Against Religious Profiling Over Boko Haram Attacks<\/p>\n<p>FCTA Withdraws Park Licences, Orders Fresh Screening Of Operators<\/p>\n<p>Kogi Joins States Banning \u2018Sign Out\u2019 In Basic, Secondary Schools<\/p>\n<p>I Won\u2019t Be Distracted By Early Politics, I\u2019m Laser-focused \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Transporters Fume As Marketers Defend CNG Price Hike<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwaso Still Open To Joining APC, Says NNPP Rep<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Displace 300, Set 30 Plateau Homes Ablaze<\/p>\n<p>Northern Elders To Tinubu: Declare Emergency On Insecurity In North<\/p>\n<p>29 Die In Fresh Niger Boat Accident<\/p>\n<p>Presidency Says Non-oil Sector Accounts For 75% As Total Revenue Hits N20.59trn In 8 Months<\/p>\n<p>North Richer Than South But Wastes Its Potential, Says Rep Jibrin<\/p>\n<p>US Government Offers IDPs $32.5m Food, Nutrition Aid In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu To Commission 6,000MT Lithium Plant In Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government Laments Cancellation Of US Visas For Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>2027: \u2018North Not Marginalised, Ruled Over 39 Years\u2019, Says Kano Lawmaker Jibrin<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC Nabs Fake Officer In Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Resume Oil Exploration In Kolmani, Lake Chad, North-East Governors Tell Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Arrests Gavice Logistics CEO Over Alleged N2bn Ponzi Scheme Fraud<\/p>\n<p>Police Force PRO, DCP Adejobi, Redeployed To Delta Command<\/p>\n<p>FCTA Withdraws Park Licences, Orders Fresh Screening Of Operators<\/p>\n<p>Renewed Hope Backs Tinubu, Seeks NNPCL Boss Sack<\/p>\n<p>Lookman, Dessers Arrive Super Eagles Training Camp For World Cup Qualifiers<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FCTA revokes all park allocations, orders fresh screening<\/p>\n<p>DSS Arraigns 9 Suspects Over Benue, Plateau Killings<\/p>\n<p>Corruption Has Eroded Nigerias Economic Prosperity -Chatham House Report<\/p>\n<p>ICPC, PTAD sign MoU to combat pension fraud, safeguard retirees entitlements<\/p>\n<p>Outrage as Police allegedly free suspect in viral naked assault video<\/p>\n<p>Reps seeks bigger role for traditional rulers, more space for women in politics<\/p>\n<p>Lagos marks Blue Lines two years anniversary with 50% fare Cut<\/p>\n<p>S&amp;P Global: Dangote Refinery delivers first petrol cargo to United States<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: Nigeria wont need to borrow after reaching 2025 revenue target<\/p>\n<p>Magistrate Court orders DNA test on late Mohbads son<\/p>\n<p>FCTA moves to reclaim Riverpark Estate lands, declares developers trespassers<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Teaching hospitals infrastructure funding has increased by over 900 percent<\/p>\n<p>Customs generates N3.7trillion, posts 25% growth<\/p>\n<p>NIMR demands youth-led HIV response to meet 2030 goals<\/p>\n<p>T2 mobile subscribers groan despite roam deal with MTN<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt backs Nestls water quality advocacy drive<\/p>\n<p>Tantita urges communication experts to support fight against oil theft<\/p>\n<p>Reps to host West African public accounts committees, General Assembly in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>FCTA withdraws park licenses, orders fresh screening of operators<\/p>\n<p>FCCPC clamps down on unregulated digital money lenders<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom probes death of pregnant woman at general hospital<\/p>\n<p>Touts chase couple to death in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Dangote denies owning truck that caused Enugu accident<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwaso open to joining APC, says Jibrin<\/p>\n<p>DSS charges suspected gunrunner to court<\/p>\n<p>Ex-IGP Okiro asks FG to honour Arase<\/p>\n<p>2027: Tinubu blames opposition for early campaigns<\/p>\n<p>Fans to pay N1,000, N3,000 for SEagles vs Amavubi clash in Uyo<\/p>\n<p>Lagos belongs to Yoruba, Bwala recants no mans land comment<\/p>\n<p>B\/Haram not killing only Christians in N\/East Ndume<\/p>\n<p>With control over security agencies, I can end banditry in two months Gov Lawal<\/p>\n<p>2027: CPC bloc will work for Tinubus re-election Abbas<\/p>\n<p>Boat mishap claims 29 fresh lives in Niger<\/p>\n<p>30 houses razed in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: Why we are not afraid of Trumps actions<\/p>\n<p>Over 21,000 residents benefit as Kaduna commissions rural water projects<\/p>\n<p>Gov Sani approves CONHESS salary, hazard allowance for Kaduna health workers<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Tinubu hints at creation of state police<\/p>\n<p>Sirika: Im Not In Any Coalition Against Tinubus Re-Election<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ex-BUK VC named Al-Muhibbah Open University pro-chancellor as school begins 2025\/2026 admissions<\/p>\n<p>One Pleads Guilty as DSS arraigns nine Prime Suspects over Benue, Plateau killings<\/p>\n<p>Coalition Demands Decisive Action against Sowore for Calling Tinubu Criminal<\/p>\n<p>New rehabilitation center offers hope to youths struggling with drug abuse<\/p>\n<p>CVR: INEC records over 2.6m registrations in 18 days<\/p>\n<p>FG declares September 5 public holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: FG, states to work with N\u2019Assembly to fast-track state police \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Benue, Plateau killings: DSS arraigns nine suspects<\/p>\n<p>Naira gains as FX inflows rise 26% year-on-year<\/p>\n<p>New Secondary school curriculum to include AI, coding, journalism from September 2025<\/p>\n<p>Inside FG\u2019s plan to list power assets on NGX<\/p>\n<p>How public exam bodies can win back public trust<\/p>\n<p>Five directors to pocket bulk of N37bn Providus-Unity payout<\/p>\n<p>Diaspora Nigerians tap state-backed mortgage loans<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria risks missing broadband goal as reach crawls at 48%<\/p>\n<p>Health care critical part of national security, says Aigbogun<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Tinubu Calls On Govs To Work On Creation Of State Police<\/p>\n<p>Crypto Currency: Senate, SIBAN Collaborate On Legal Framework<\/p>\n<p>Wike Withdraws Park Licences, Begins Fresh Screening Of Operators<\/p>\n<p>I Appointed You On Merit, Diri Tells New Bayelsa HoS<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Orders Compulsory Health Insurance Implementation Across MDAs<\/p>\n<p>Were Working For Nigerians To Vote Anywhere In The Country INEC<\/p>\n<p>FGs N20.59trn Non-Oil Revenue In 8-Month Strongest Fiscal Performance In History Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Wike Hits Kingibe, Says Grammar Without Performance Meaningless<\/p>\n<p>Shettima Calls For Measures To Reduce Road Crash Fatalities<\/p>\n<p>LG Chairmen Critical To Grassroots Devt Abbas<\/p>\n<p>Benin Residents Count Losses As Ossiomo Power Outage Enters Fourth Day<\/p>\n<p>Revenue Growth Must Translate To Real Devt For Nigerians Obi<\/p>\n<p>Reforms: Nigeria Regains Global Respect In Two Years Tinubu<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your jobs not threatened by AI, NASS assures Verbatim reporters<\/p>\n<p>FCTA demolishes Boulevard Park over 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