{"id":31939,"date":"2025-10-11T00:28:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T00:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31939"},"modified":"2025-10-11T00:28:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T00:28:44","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-11-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31939","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 11 October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump misses out as Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel<\/p>\n<p>Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado dedicates award to Trump<\/p>\n<p>2026 WCQ: We\u2019re still alive \u2013 Super Eagles coach Chelle optimistic ahead of Benin clash<\/p>\n<p>Air Peace flight aborts take-off in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Justice in Enugu State is free, efficient, and transparent \u2014 Govt debunks extortion allegation<\/p>\n<p>Prof Amupitan&#8217;s immediate task is rebuilding public confidence in INEC &#8211; CUPP<\/p>\n<p>Visa Overstay: FG launches Post-Amnesty Programme for foreign nationals<\/p>\n<p>NAF airstrikes disrupt illegal crude oil refining clusters in Etche, Rivers State<\/p>\n<p>Dangote: Textile union defends Oshiomhole against NUPENG<\/p>\n<p>FG, UK sign pact to tackle organised immigration crime, others<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti budget surges by 11% as Oyebanji presents N415.57bn for 2026 fiscal year<\/p>\n<p>Explainer: How Nigeria can qualify for 2026 World Cup after Lesotho win<\/p>\n<p>2026 WCQ: Nigeria scrape 2-1 win against Lesotho to keep qualification hopes alive<\/p>\n<p>Renewed Hope Estate: Ministry gives contractors six months to deliver project<\/p>\n<p>Police Rescue Nine Kidnapped Victims in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Dont rush Amupitan; Nigerians deserve a credible INEC PDP to Senate<\/p>\n<p>Army arrests kidnap kingpin, ISWAP courier in latest raids<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere dismisses presidency claim of economic turnaround<\/p>\n<p>FIFA WCQ: Live updates: Lesotho 0-0 Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Gabons Aubameyang gets four goals and red card as Senegal, Ivory Coast win<\/p>\n<p>Four soldiers fall in battle as troops repel Boko Haram attack, kill scores in Borno<\/p>\n<p>NANS congratulates Amupitan on appointment as INEC boss<\/p>\n<p>PDP collapses in Enugu: Gov. Mbah, 24 Lawmakers, 260 Councillors, entire Exco set to join APC<\/p>\n<p>Alignment with APC guarantees investment for Enugu, Magboh tells Gov. Mbah<\/p>\n<p>FG launches national digital trustmark to repose trust in online transactions<\/p>\n<p>Labour Party charges new INEC boss to prioritize Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Enugu: Mbah, 24 Lawmakers, 260 Councillors, entire Exco set to join APC<\/p>\n<p>Transgender woman jailed for lying about gender to sleep with man<\/p>\n<p>Sowore meets Jonathan in Abuja over Nnamdi Kanu<\/p>\n<p>Nnamdi Kanu: Benue group declares support for Sowere<\/p>\n<p>APC reduces nomination form fees for women, others in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Washington considers barring US-bound Chinese airlines from flying over Russia<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jonathan to meet Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu\u2019s detention \u2014 Sowore<\/p>\n<p>WCQ: Super Eagles revive World Cup hopes with 2-1 win over Lesotho<\/p>\n<p>Makinde calls out Umahi over coastal highway cost analysis<\/p>\n<p>How PIA turned long-standing hostility into growth in Niger Delta<\/p>\n<p>Telcos record 3,200 equipment thefts in eight months<\/p>\n<p>African rating firms must overcome foreign investors scepticism<\/p>\n<p>Customs seize N1.9bn hard drugs, expired flour at Seme border<\/p>\n<p>N4.46tn livestock imports spark domestic growth push<\/p>\n<p>Govt urged to create job opportunities for PWDs<\/p>\n<p>NEPZA reaffirms 10-year strike ban for trade unions<\/p>\n<p>NSW to reduce logistics cost in Nigeria by 30%<\/p>\n<p>Women occupy 31% of top Nigerian firms board seats<\/p>\n<p>Oil firms, agencies owe FG N1.5tn in unremitted revenues- NEITI<\/p>\n<p>World Bank advises govt on reforms, fiscal discipline<\/p>\n<p>Dangote refinery now delivers 20m litres daily, says NMDPRA<\/p>\n<p>Blue-chip demand lifts NGX by N308bn<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amupitan Not Part of Tinubu\u2019s Presidential Election Legal Team, Says Former Coordinator Ogala<\/p>\n<p>Anambra ADC Guber Candidate, Nwosu, Swears Affidavit to Serve One Term<\/p>\n<p>Industrial Court President, Ajaero, Others Advocate Fair Labour Practices at Workplace<\/p>\n<p>Gov Mbah Set to Join APC Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>Academic Activities Grounded at University of Cross River as SSANU, NASU Protest<\/p>\n<p>Anambra ADC Guber Candidate, Nwosu, Swears Affidavit to Serve One Term<\/p>\n<p>Edun Blames Weak Frameworks, Multiple Taxation as Hindrances to Telecom Sector Growth<\/p>\n<p>INEC: Were Not in Breach of Federal High Court<\/p>\n<p>Remote Gaming Licence Could Wipe Out 200,000 Jobs<\/p>\n<p>Umahi Meets Katsina Governor, Information Minister, Discusses Nigerias Road Infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Ogoni 9, Lawan, Five Others<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Airport: Onyema Truthful on Paying N100m for Aircraft Maintenance Facility Land<\/p>\n<p>CBN Urges More Participation in Nigeria Payments System for Wider Financial Inclusion<\/p>\n<p>Academic Activities Grounded at Universityof Cross River as SSANU, NASU Protest<\/p>\n<p>PDP: APC Coercing Our Members to Defect<\/p>\n<p>FG Orders Deployment of 20,000 Health Workers to Hospital Facilities<\/p>\n<p>Free Primary Education, Ladder Out of Poverty, Says Tinubu<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG reaffirms commitment to reforming mining sector<\/p>\n<p>1986 Coup: Late General Vatsas family thanks president Tinubu over State pardon<\/p>\n<p>INEC faults court order on arrest of ex-chairman Yakubu<\/p>\n<p>NANS hails Amupitans appointment as INEC chairman<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria set to unveil new Agricultural Policy targeting food security<\/p>\n<p>SSANU, NASU protest over delay in implementation of 2009 negotiation<\/p>\n<p>Wike vows to go after saboteurs of Light Up Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Lagos NIPR unveils committees, framework for LaPRIGA 2025<\/p>\n<p>Nnamdi Kanus case should be settled out of court Falana<\/p>\n<p>APC NWC dissolves Enugu executive committee<\/p>\n<p>Oralusi joins Osun 2026 guber race, says local govt must function<\/p>\n<p>NEITI uncovers N1.5trn unremitted funds, owners of 4,800 undeclared assets<\/p>\n<p>Gas scarcity: Less than 3,000 plants serving over 200m Nigerians NMDPRA<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump says no reason to meet Xi, threatens &#8216;massive&#8217; China tariffs<\/p>\n<p>House of Reps launches probe into Niger Delta oil spill clean-up funds<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;INEC may spend N870 billion for 2027 election&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Family appeals for \u20a611.9m to save 4-month-old baby with heart defect<\/p>\n<p>44% of Nigerian girls still in early marriages Minister<\/p>\n<p>9 things to avoid If you have stomach ulcer<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu hails Interface Africas 1.5m NextGen Innovation Challenge win<\/p>\n<p>Makinde constitutes governing council for LAUTECH teaching hospital<\/p>\n<p>Enugu gov, lawmakers, councillors set to defect to APC Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus decision to honour Ogoni 13 will promote reconciliation Fubara<\/p>\n<p>Mental health Day: Changed Foundation spotlights struggles of 40 million Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS forms committee, hires agencies to manage high volume of applications<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Navy seizes 11,000 litres of stolen crude in Niger Delta<\/p>\n<p>INEC denies defying Osogbo court ruling on AA party<\/p>\n<p>Baze varsity focuses on mental health, career growth at 2025 Career Week<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian community in Cte dIvoire says 2,000 trafficked girls repatriated<\/p>\n<p>Group urges INEC to use Anambra poll to restore voter confidence<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mining Sector\u2019s Contribution To GDP Up From 0.5% To 4.61%, Says Federal Government<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government Backs Private Sector Collaboration On Climate Action<\/p>\n<p>Lawyer Faults South-East Governors\u2019 Silence On Demolition Of Igbo-owned Properties In Lagos<\/p>\n<p>PDP Warns Senate Against Rubber-stamping Tinubu\u2019s INEC Chair Nominee<\/p>\n<p>White House Slams Nobel Committee For Snubbing Trump In Peace Prize Decision<\/p>\n<p>Group Canvasses Continuity Of Tinubu-Shettima Ticket Beyond 2027<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Revive World Cup Chances, Beat Lesotho 2-1<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Alake Boosts Personal Security After Death Threats Over Mining Reforms<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Senate Principal Officer Dumps PDP<\/p>\n<p>NAF Airstrikes Disrupt Illegal Crude Oil Refining Clusters In Rivers<\/p>\n<p>PICTORIAL: Peter Obi Visits Abuja School With Poor Toilet Facilities, Donates \u20a62m For Repairs<\/p>\n<p>Confront False Narratives On Religious Conflict In Nigeria, NSCIA Tells Federal Government<\/p>\n<p>15 Terrorists, 4 Soldiers Killed As Troops Repel Attack In Borno<\/p>\n<p>3 Killed In Herders, Community Clash In Jigawa<\/p>\n<p>CAN Tells Government To Strengthen Mental Health Policies<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Jonathan Agrees To Meet Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu, Says Sowore<\/p>\n<p>2027: APC Vows To Take Over South-East As Enugu Governor Joins Party Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>Enugu APC Members Jubilate As Party Confirms Governor Mbah\u2019s Defection<\/p>\n<p>Kwara Targets 1.8m Children In Measle-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Exercise<\/p>\n<p>Makinde Faults Umahi For Dodging \u2018Cost Per Kilometre\u2019 Question On Lagos-Calabar Highway Project<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders Launch Health Report On Nigeria, Highlight Challenges<\/p>\n<p>Kano Police Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Thousands Of Gazans Flock North As Israel Announces Ceasefire<\/p>\n<p>Katsina Shuts Down 32 Unlicensed Private Tertiary Institutions<\/p>\n<p>Anti-Trump NY Attorney General Letitia James Indicted For Fraud<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo Accuses Supreme Court Of Inconsistency, Seeks Overhaul Of Nigeria\u2019s Justice System<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Mamman Vatsa Was Innocent\u2019, Family Hails Tinubu\u2019s State Pardon<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo faults supreme court over inconsistency, excessive reliance on technicalities<\/p>\n<p>ICPC secures 24-year jail term for retired FCTA Director over 318 million fraud<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara generates N358.9bn revenue in 2024, achieves 82% of budget target<\/p>\n<p>We did not sue Mahmood Yakub, Action Alliance chairman reveals<\/p>\n<p>Senate anticipates delay in 2026 budget presentation, raises concern<\/p>\n<p>Ebonyi youths give Rufai Oseni 24 hours to apologize to Umahi<\/p>\n<p>NERC: Benin, Togo, Niger owe Nigeria millions in unpaid power supply<\/p>\n<p>NDIC, CIBN strengthen collaboration on financial sector risks<\/p>\n<p>NEITI: Nigeria lost $3.3bn to oil theft in 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Super Eagles keep World Cup dream alive with victory over Lesotho<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias mining sector records decade of growth Alake<\/p>\n<p>PDP to Senate: credibility of elections depends on thorough screening of INEC chairman<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Speaker Kalu advocates for inclusive Constitution that serves all Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Four soldiers killed in Ngamdu attack, Army confirms<\/p>\n<p>INEC denies breaching court order, dismisses report of arrest warrant for ex-chairman Yakubu<\/p>\n<p>Chevron reaffirms commitment to local content development, media capacity building<\/p>\n<p>Southwest group lauds Tinubus transformative reforms in oil, gas sector<\/p>\n<p>Court documents show Amupitan was not part of 2023 presidential election dispute<\/p>\n<p>Customer service week: How FIRS boss put Nigerians first<\/p>\n<p>Reps begin investigation of alleged mismanagement of oil spill funds<\/p>\n<p>Yoruba leaders urge Tinubu to tackle rising insecurity in southwest<\/p>\n<p>Arewa Think Tank hails Amupitans Appointment as INEC chairman<\/p>\n<p>NDIS records over N673m diaspora investment in 2024 Dabiri-Erewa<\/p>\n<p>Gridlock on Asaba-Onitsha Niger Bridge as thousands of protesters rally support for Dangote Refinery<\/p>\n<p>Army arrests terror kingpin, records major operational gains<\/p>\n<p>Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies<\/p>\n<p>Mental health day: Changed Foundation highlights struggles of 40 million Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>UK-Based Nigerian scholar, Prof. Harrison, wins British Academy of Management Award<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Gov Mbah to join APC on Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>Oyo 2027: Stakeholders demand rotational governorship, decry Ibadans 26-year dominance<\/p>\n<p>Three die, 10 injured in Jigawa herders, communal clash<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Travellers stranded on Maiduguri-Damaturu highway after Boko Haram attack<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bandits Kill 8 Civilian JTF in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Sowore meets Jonathan in Abuja, reveals what they discussed<\/p>\n<p>Ensure Amupitan meets integrity test, CSOs tells Senate<\/p>\n<p>How Shopkeeper Insurance Helps Small Businesses Recover from Loss<\/p>\n<p>Nnaji saga: Senate confirms nominees, DSS screens, says Ndume<\/p>\n<p>ASUU: UNIJOS students back lecturers planned strike<\/p>\n<p>Uba Sani Has Protected Mental Health Against Discrimination<\/p>\n<p>60m Nigerians battling mental illnesses Psychiatrist<\/p>\n<p>Thousands Of Gazans Trek Home As Israeli Military Announces Ceasefire<\/p>\n<p>White House kicks as Trump misses Nobel Peace Prize<\/p>\n<p>Troops avert fresh communal clash in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Kano police raid criminal hideouts, rescue kidnap victims<\/p>\n<p>Venezuelan Activist, Mara Machado, Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Ahead of Trump<\/p>\n<p>How Nigeria can still qualify for 2026 World Cup<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NLNG shortlisted writer May says BusinessDay review made her cry<\/p>\n<p>2026 World Cup: Nigeria edge Lesotho 2-1 to keep qualification hopes alive<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s trade output slips as inflation saps spending power<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery denies importing high-sulphur petrol, clarifies feedstock shipment<\/p>\n<p>Borno: Terrorist attack military base overnight, many feared dead<\/p>\n<p>How a Nigerian student\u2019s bold hustle landed him in Silicon Valley<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian cinema grosses N12bn, eclipses 2024 haul<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Academic stress, lifestyle pressure cause of students&#8217; mental health issues&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Four soldiers killed as troops repel attack on Borno military camp<\/p>\n<p>High taxation may worsen poverty, unemployment, economist advisies FG<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG To Integrate Primary Eye Care Into PHC System<\/p>\n<p>Pardon: Late General Vatsa Family Commend Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Govs Defect Into APC Because Nigeriansve Rejected PDP Morka<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram Attacks Borno Military Base, Nine Killed<\/p>\n<p>Abbas Hails Kaduna Contestant For Winning Innovation Challenge, 1.5m Prize<\/p>\n<p>CAN Urges Churches To Invest, Deepen Awareness On Mental Health<\/p>\n<p>APC Leadership Position Burden, Yilwatda Tells Enugu Caretaker Cttee<\/p>\n<p>Osun Assembly Condemns Sealing Of Amotekun Office, Orders Probe<\/p>\n<p>NGO Trains Journalists, Social Media Influencers On Family Planning Advocacy<\/p>\n<p>Nemsia Studios Thicker Than Water To Captivate Audiences<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians Deserve Constitution That Works For Them Kalu<\/p>\n<p>Nnamdi Kanu: Jonathan To Meet Tinubu Over Continued Detention Sowore<\/p>\n<p>Defence Minister Urges Army War College Graduands To Lead With Integrity, Courage<\/p>\n<p>Fubara Lauds Tinubus Ogoni 13 Pardon, Says It Ill Aid Reconciliation<\/p>\n<p>INEC Chairmanship: Nigeria, Democratic Worldll Be Watching, LP Tells Amupitan<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Assembly To Commence 2025 Speakers Game October 20<\/p>\n<p>SWest Group Lauds Tinubus Transformative Reforms In Oil, Gas Sector<\/p>\n<p>Reps Begin Probe Of Oil Spill Clean-Up Funds In NDelta<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu To Attend 2025 Nigeria Diaspora Investment<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigerias Super Eagles beat Lesotho to rekindle 2026 FIFA World Cup pursuit<\/p>\n<p>Amupitan: PDP preaches transparency, urges NASS not to disappoint Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>FG pushes for global recognition in mining sector<\/p>\n<p>Benue assembly approves N100bn loan request by state government<\/p>\n<p>Autonomy: CSOs, stakeholders harps on needs to strengthen grassroots governance<\/p>\n<p>Concerns over the proliferation of universities, fake certificates<\/p>\n<p>Womens role in shaping inclusive and equitable society<\/p>\n<p>We havent enough opportunities to show what we can do as women Dr. Phumzile<\/p>\n<p>Lawmaker felicitates Shettima on birthday, hails leadership quality<\/p>\n<p>Unforgettable hero: Fela Anikulapo Kuti<\/p>\n<p>Drug addiction responsible for 80% crimes in Nigeria Osatimehin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VANGUARD Trump misses out as Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado dedicates award to Trump 2026 WCQ: We\u2019re still alive \u2013 Super Eagles coach Chelle optimistic ahead of Benin clash Air Peace flight aborts take-off in Abuja Justice in Enugu State is free, efficient, and transparent \u2014 Govt [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":31940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[1361],"tags":[4023],"class_list":["post-31939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newspapers","tag-nigerian-newspapers-headlines"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/inteligence-e1760142482375.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4oswh-8j9","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=31939"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31941,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31939\/revisions\/31941"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/31940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=31939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=31939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=31939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}