{"id":31874,"date":"2025-09-23T04:49:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T04:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31874"},"modified":"2025-09-23T04:49:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T04:49:28","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-23-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31874","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 23 September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Republicans walk tightrope defending Trump\u2019s weaponisation of DOJ<\/p>\n<p>FCT: INEC publishes final list of candidates for 2026 area council polls<\/p>\n<p>APC to Makinde: It\u2019s wrong to spend N110m on Falconets while hospitals shut down<\/p>\n<p>Bodies of 8 missing policemen recovered in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Troops subdue ISWAP attack, shield 10,000 households in Borno<\/p>\n<p>NEF set for Northern Nigeria Investment Summit<\/p>\n<p>Not power, but people: Kwankwaso\u2019s true price for rejoining APC<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Cybercrime: Natasha\u2019s trial against Akpabio stalled, gets new date<\/p>\n<p>How Nigerian Army foiled ISWAP attack, shielded over 10,000 households in Banki, Bula Yobe<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Defamation charges: Natasha accuses FG of double standard<\/p>\n<p>Fubara consults Tinubu on Rivers peace sustenance<\/p>\n<p>Flood disaster: States intensify action as 232 die, 121,000 displaced<\/p>\n<p>Military base will curb Kwara banditry \u2013 Council chair<\/p>\n<p>Analyst reacts to alleged Taraba commissioner\u2019s exam scandal<\/p>\n<p>NCGC targets private capital for green projects<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct Nasarawa pastor\u2019s wife, church member<\/p>\n<p>10 escape death in Ogun road crashes Map of Kwara State<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct woman, girl in fresh Kwara community attack<\/p>\n<p>How UNILAG final year student drowned in Lagos beach \u2013 Student<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest five over banditry links, N600,000 bribe in Kebbi Grace Iringe-Koko<\/p>\n<p>Rivers killers in police net after collecting N10.4m ransom<\/p>\n<p>South-West auto dealers protest customs alleged extortion protesters<\/p>\n<p>FESTAC residents protest govt neglect, demand intervention<\/p>\n<p>Equity market sheds N220bn amid sectoral downturn<\/p>\n<p>NEITI backs revocation of 1,263 mineral licences<\/p>\n<p>FX reserves hit $42bn, highest in six years<\/p>\n<p>Reps request evidence of N2.4trn payment to contractors<\/p>\n<p>Bugaje counters Obasanjo\u2019s third term denial, says &#8216;threats&#8217;, &#8216;money&#8217; were used<\/p>\n<p>Kenneth Okonkwo predicts ADC victory in 2027<\/p>\n<p>NNPP distances self from Kwankwaso&#8217;s plan to join APC<\/p>\n<p>PDP unveils sub-committees for November national convention in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Can Ibadan convention heal PDP\u2019s years of scars? Senator Ayodele Arise<\/p>\n<p>NNPP, PDP hit back at APC over Atiku\u2019s hunger warning<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC: 17 Political Parties to Contest FCT Area Council Elections<\/p>\n<p>West Africa Strengthens Presence At MIHAS 2025 As Nigeria Leads Delegation<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Meets With Reinstated Rivers Gov Fubara At State House<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias GDP Grew By 4.23% in Q2<\/p>\n<p>FG Revives Cassava Flour Policy<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: Ongoing Constitution Review Will Deepen Federalism<\/p>\n<p>Akpoti-Uduaghans Trial on Alleged Cybercrime against Akpabio Stalled<\/p>\n<p>PNC Forum to Spotlight Investments, Others in Oil and Gas Sector<\/p>\n<p>Troops Recover 45,000 Litres of Stolen Petroleum Products, Arrest 17 in NDelta<\/p>\n<p>Projects Execution: House Demands Details of Payments Made to Contractors by Account General<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Women deserve 50% legislative representation Obels, political activist<\/p>\n<p>Why Tinubu will not be surprised if he is massively voted out in 2027 Adebayo<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti guber: APC Screening Committee vows to be thorough on aspirants<\/p>\n<p>Constitution review opportunity to deepen federalism, strengthen institutions Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria loses $ 18bn annually to financial crime Abbas<\/p>\n<p>Enugu govt does not interfere with LG funds ALGON Deputy Chairman<\/p>\n<p>House of Reps probe N2.4trn contractor payments<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo approves N4.6 billion benefits to 714 staff disengaged by Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>Shettima, ex-SA deputy president, others for Voice of Women Conference, Awards 2025<\/p>\n<p>Northern Elders Forum to host its maiden industrial summit<\/p>\n<p>Benue: Gunmen kill APC chieftain<\/p>\n<p>2027: Tinubu wont extend tenure Presidency to El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>UniAbuja-NCESRTA empowers doctors with skills in clinical trials on SCDs<\/p>\n<p>Gombe police foil multiple crimes, recover firearms, motorcycles, stolen cattle<\/p>\n<p>Troops of OPWS rescue kidnap victim, recover arms in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Textile union rejects resignation of member from Edo NLC caretaker committee<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC DG advocates use of digital tools to mitigate healthcare system strain<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enrol children in schools or serve jail term, Gombe govt tells parents<\/p>\n<p>Rivers: Stakeholders call for probe of Ibas six-month administration<\/p>\n<p>Tension in Edo LGs as acting chairmen receive impeachment notices<\/p>\n<p>Experts seek holistic reforms as Nigeria braces for digital economy shift<\/p>\n<p>FG begins verification of disputed oil fields in NDelta<\/p>\n<p>Experts to examine implications of new tax regime on businesses<\/p>\n<p>14th PNC Forum to highlight prospects of oil reform<\/p>\n<p>Customs to examine 200 containers per hour at Apapa port quayside<\/p>\n<p>Natasha challenges FG, accuses Akpabio of political witch hunt<\/p>\n<p>Ogun PDP accuses APC of rigging Yewa South councillorship by-election<\/p>\n<p>University Press records N619m profit, signals stronger growth ahead<\/p>\n<p>Strengthening Literacy in Nigeria: Lessons, experiences from UK-funded PLANE programme<\/p>\n<p>Oil royalties drag NUPRC August revenue below FAAC target despite higher output<\/p>\n<p>Why everyone is buying Isimi Lagos And why you shouldnt miss out<\/p>\n<p>Industry, oil output drive Nigerias Q2 2025 GDP growth to 4.23% NBS<\/p>\n<p>APC dismisses El-Rufais life Presidency claim against Tinubu as mischievous<\/p>\n<p>House of Reps mandates AGF to provide details of payments to contractors<\/p>\n<p>Argentina suspends tax on grain exports ahead of elections<\/p>\n<p>CAC unveils measures to ease company registration<\/p>\n<p>US targets corrupt high-profile Nigerians, family members with visa bans<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian officials head to Saudi Arabia to finalise 2026 Hajj plans<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Drug Abuse: Marwa asks families to acquire drug test kits at home<\/p>\n<p>Women march in Abuja, demand passage of reserved Seats Bill<\/p>\n<p>NCoS halts drug smuggling attempt at Kuje Prisons<\/p>\n<p>One Chance: FCTA seizes 40 vehicles, 52 motorcycles<\/p>\n<p>Why shanty shops were demolished in Ijora Badia Adeleye<\/p>\n<p>Benue attack: 8 more bodies of Police recovered from attack scene LG Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Procurement: FG rejects US report alleging lack of transparency<\/p>\n<p>Atiku, Obi must unite or prepare to hand Tinubu a second term Coalition<\/p>\n<p>Benue attack: 8 more bodies of Police officers recovered LG Chairman<\/p>\n<p>CAC leveraging on technology to improve service delivery Registrar General<\/p>\n<p>US report on Nigerias lack of transparency in public procurement not true BPP DG<\/p>\n<p>Uber contributes N34 bn to Nigerias economy Report<\/p>\n<p>LASG meets computer village traders on relocation to Katangowa<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with Fubara in Aso Villa<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias future at risk without quality education, security Ogbeha<\/p>\n<p>Court restrains Gov Abiodun, others from community land<\/p>\n<p>FCT Council Polls: No further withdrawal, replacements of candidates, INEC declares<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senator Natasha Challenges Court Jurisdiction, Accuses FG Of Political Witch-hunt<\/p>\n<p>Natasha\u2019s Trial Over Alleged Cybercrime Fixed For Oct 20<\/p>\n<p>Ex-LP Presidential Aspirant Urges Youths To Shun Corruption<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve Resolved 38 Disputes, Strengthened Peace In FCT \u2013 NSCDC<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Nigeria Running On Half Of Its Potential Without Women In Leadership\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Federal Capital Administration Vows Sustained War On \u2018One Chance\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Varsity Students Pitch Innovations At 2025 Entrepreneurship Week<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders Decry Shea Export Ban, Urge Inclusive Policy Making<\/p>\n<p>African Parliaments Move To Curb $587 Billion Annual Revenue Leakages<\/p>\n<p>Group Begs Atiku To Step Down, Support Obi In 2027<\/p>\n<p>INEC Publishes Final List Of Candidates For 2026 FCT Polls<\/p>\n<p>Constitution Amendment Will Strengthen Institutions, Deepen Federalism, Others \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Bandits Release 70 Victims After Peace Deal With Katsina Communities<\/p>\n<p>Payment Terminals Undergo Mandatory Recertification Ahead Of CBN\u2019s October 31 Geo-tagging Deadline<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Can\u2019t Go Into 2027 Polls With Electoral Body Distrust \u2013 Nwankwo<\/p>\n<p>Corruption Will Not Go Unpunished, US Warns Nigerian Politicians<\/p>\n<p>Underutilised Seaports Denying Rivers Economic Prosperity \u2013 Fubara<\/p>\n<p>Fubara Meets Tinubu, Says Rivers Crisis Over<\/p>\n<p>Corpses Of 8 Missing Policemen Recovered In Benue<\/p>\n<p>Non-oil Contributes 95.95% As Economy Grows To 4.23% In Q2<\/p>\n<p>Excessive Speeding, Human Errors Caused Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment \u2014 NRC<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Nigeria\u2019s Porous Borders Fuelling Insecurity\u2019, Says Jerry Gana<\/p>\n<p>INEC Publishes Final List Of Candidates For 2026 FCT Area Council Polls<\/p>\n<p>Troops Foil ISWAP Invasion, Shield 10,000 Households In Borno Communities<\/p>\n<p>LCCI Accuses Customs Of Defying Federal Government\u2019s Order On 4% FOB Levy<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Abduct Pastor\u2019s Wife, Church Member In Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Nigeria\u2019s GDP Grows By 4.32% In Q2 2025<br \/>\n12 hours ago<br \/>\n\u2018Reps Back Tinubu\u2019s Borrowing Plans For Infrastructure, Growth\u2019, Says Speaker Abbas<\/p>\n<p>Reps Demand Details Of \u20a62.4tn Payment To Contractors<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Gunmen Kill APC Chieftain In Benue<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Defence Headquarters probes DICON factorys ordnance explosion in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Abbas Seeks Medical, Trade Partnerships as Cuba Strengthens Ties with Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Reclaim your role, Ozekhome tells Nigerian Universities<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Cyber stalking: Court rejects APC bail application for release of remanded Social Media Head<\/p>\n<p>Investment in water, irrigation critical to subsistence farming, food security Kyari<\/p>\n<p>Pension increment stalled by ongoing verification exercise NSITF<\/p>\n<p>Recapitalisation: 5 insurance coys project N418.7bn revenue, N39bn profit in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Body of woman recovered from Jabi Lake in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>NiMet predicts 3-day rain, thunderstorms in Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Kaduna, Bauchi, others<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC clears 65 candidates from 17 parties for 2026 FCT area council elections<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Tinubu meets Fubara at Aso Villa<\/p>\n<p>Police nab notorious robbery, murder syndicate<\/p>\n<p>How Armys swift action shielded 10,000 families from ISWAP attack in Borno, Yobe<\/p>\n<p>RMAFC begins verification of disputed oil, gas fields in Niger Delta<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun nabs two for alleged shop burglary in Osogbo<\/p>\n<p>Rivers NASS caucus urges Fubara, Assembly to unite for peoples interest<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: IGP intensifies training for top officers to combat challenges<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest four kidnappers, recover weapons, vehicles<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aso Rock visit: I asked Tinubu to guide me properly Fubara<\/p>\n<p>Convoy attack: DSS interrogates Malami<\/p>\n<p>Parliament: Women seats bill gains ground<\/p>\n<p>Benue attack: Corpses of 8 missing policemen recovered<\/p>\n<p>Constitution review, security top agenda as N\/Assembly resumes<\/p>\n<p>Northern Nigerias risky gamble with bandits<\/p>\n<p>Corrupt Nigerian politicians risk Visa ban, US warns<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, Fubara in closed-door meeting at Aso Rock<\/p>\n<p>ACI To FG: Stop Rhetoric, take action on Insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Criminal syndicates exploiting technology to expand, IGP raises alarm<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria meets OPEC quota as oil production climbs 4-year high<\/p>\n<p>Southwest car dealers storm Customs Office in Ondo over extortion, harassment<\/p>\n<p>Schools, experts list hurdles to new curriculum implementation<\/p>\n<p>Gov Oborevwori: Without peace, Diversity becomes weakness<\/p>\n<p>3rd term: Bugage counters Obasanjo, says money, threats were used<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias GDP grew by 4.23 percent in Q2 2025<\/p>\n<p>Reps demands details of N2.4trn payments to contractors<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Corpses of 8 missing policemen recovered in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Kano: Uniting Through Leadership Beyond Boundaries<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Well spare no resources to rout out criminals Kwara Gov<\/p>\n<p>APC chieftain shot dead in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Were in support of Tinubus borrowing plan Speaker Abbas<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Is Finished, Obi blasts FG Over Remi Tinubus Birthday Appeal<\/p>\n<p>Otedola: How oil Marketers Used Depot Licences To Siphon N2trn Under Jonathan<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>GIFSEP, others demand debt cancellation for climate enabling African countries<\/p>\n<p>Reps in full support of 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