{"id":31971,"date":"2025-10-17T03:08:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T03:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31971"},"modified":"2025-10-17T03:08:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T03:08:35","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-17-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31971","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 17 October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Billionaire Ronaldo tops Forbes footballer rich list again<\/p>\n<p>Trump speaks with Putin ahead of Zelensky visit<\/p>\n<p>INEC: In my time, losers\u2019ll congratulate winners \u2014 Amupitan<\/p>\n<p>Security experts storm Kebbi as Idris steps up war on crime<\/p>\n<p>Bizman fumes as FHA, taskforce demolish N500m mansion in Festac<\/p>\n<p>PDP convention: Court orders parties to maintain status quo<\/p>\n<p>Atiku under fire over call for Nnamdi Kanu\u2019s release<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 8 suspected cultists, armed robbers in Ikorodu raid<\/p>\n<p>FCTA demolishes 11 duplexes built under high-tension lines<\/p>\n<p>PDP convention: Court orders parties to maintain status quo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>INEC clarifies N1.5bn fee for Certified True Copies of voter register<\/p>\n<p>ASUU accuses FG of insincerity in collective bargaining<\/p>\n<p>Dont allow my husband die in DSS cell, Kanus wife begs Justice Omotosho<\/p>\n<p>FG debunks report claiming JAMB scrapped for tertiary admissions<\/p>\n<p>Why weve not released any inmate pardoned by Tinubu AGF<\/p>\n<p>Family faults inclusion of Herbert Macaulay in presidential pardon list<\/p>\n<p>Navy foils diesel smuggling attempt, intercepts boat with 4,000 litres of AGO<\/p>\n<p>Hes in desperate need of media attention Keyamo fires back at Orji Kalu<\/p>\n<p>Ill audit IReV to identify glitches that undermined 2023 elections Amupitan<\/p>\n<p>Nnamdi Kanu: NBA cautions against using protest to undermine judicial, political processes<\/p>\n<p>PDP acknowledges Diris resignation, reaffirms unity, strength in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>PDP Convention: Court orders parties to maintain status quo<\/p>\n<p>MRA slams INEC over N1.5bn fee for voters register<\/p>\n<p>Putin boasts Russia still top oil producer despite unfair pressure<\/p>\n<p>Keyamo seeks aviation safety, security via collaboration<\/p>\n<p>2027: Ondo APC Aborigines drum support for Tinubus re-election, target 400,000 votes<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Police arrest car snatching suspect caught on CCTV<\/p>\n<p>Just in: Rivers cancels N134 bn contract awarded by Ibas, orders refund<\/p>\n<p>2027: APC, PDP, ADC, others panic as Amadi unveils APP in Imo<\/p>\n<p>Work on Ore-Ondo-Akure highway meets international specifications Fed govt clarifies<\/p>\n<p>Elections must be free, fair, credible, losers will congratulate winners Amupitan<\/p>\n<p>Troops dismantle 7 illegal refinery sites, foil oil theft worth over N98m<\/p>\n<p>2027 Electoral Act Amendment suffers set back in Senate<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman<\/p>\n<p>Under pressure: Tinubu may drop controversial names from pardon list<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Kanu fit for trial, ailment not life-threatening \u2014 NMA<\/p>\n<p>Declare Diri\u2019s seat vacant over PDP resignation, Kenneth Okonkwo urges INEC<\/p>\n<p>Dangote refinery slashes crude intake<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna LG chair dismisses MACBAN\u2019s allegation, reaffirms peace drive<\/p>\n<p>FG, EU tackle out-of-school crisis with \u20ac40m initiative<\/p>\n<p>UNICEF partners Niger communities o to eradicate open defecation<\/p>\n<p>Four arraigned over murder of Osun LG chair<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria dominates Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 university rankings with 24 institutions<\/p>\n<p>FG, Google unveil AI training for civil servants<\/p>\n<p>FG raises concerns over toxic metal, lead in Kogi, Kebbi water<\/p>\n<p>Reject criminality, support security efforts, COAS urges Imo residents<\/p>\n<p>Delta gov unveils N21.3b road project<\/p>\n<p>FCTA demolishes 11 duplexes under high-tension lines<\/p>\n<p>FG introduces teaching, learning of sign language in basic schools<\/p>\n<p>LP crisis: Factional spokesman laments neglect, alleges sabotage<\/p>\n<p>INEC clarifies 1.5bn fee for voter register FOI request<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns DSS operatives 5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP to Nov 12<\/p>\n<p>Security operatives raid bandits&#8217; camp in Kogi, arrest two suspects<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Rivers cancels N134bn secretariat contract, demands N20bn refund<\/p>\n<p>FG denies substandard work on Ondo expressway project<\/p>\n<p>Hydrological agency warns of flooding in Kogi, Anambra, Delta<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll keep contesting on social media, Wike chides Obi<\/p>\n<p>FG, EU partner on 40m education project for Nwest<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu deserves praise for education reforms, says Dogara<\/p>\n<p>FG begins personnel audit, skills gap analysis in civil service<\/p>\n<p>Reps, others pay tribute to ex-Speaker at valedictory session<\/p>\n<p>Senate suspends debate on new Electoral Act<\/p>\n<p>Amupitan pledges to audit 2023 election logistics, ensure transparency<\/p>\n<p>FG not sincere with collective bargaining, says UI ASUU<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman<\/p>\n<p>Kanu fit for trial, ailment not life-threatening NMA<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to unveil projects at UNILORIN&#8217;s 40th convocation<\/p>\n<p>Corruption goes beyond stealing money &#8211; ICPC boss<\/p>\n<p>DHQ clarifies delay in soldiers allowances, cites system glitches<\/p>\n<p>NANS denies involvement in #FreeNnamdiKanu protest<\/p>\n<p>Reps probe oil firms over local content, PIA laws violations<\/p>\n<p>Market value surges to N93.8tn as NGX uptrend persists<\/p>\n<p>2026 Budget: Govt urged to allocate N350m for ailing industries revival<\/p>\n<p>FG projects 600,000-barrel daily crude increase from fresh investments<\/p>\n<p>WBank partners NUPRC to curb emissions in oil sector<\/p>\n<p>Naira dips third consecutive day to N1,473.29\/$<\/p>\n<p>NELFUND urges institutional collaboration to update student records<\/p>\n<p>NANS urges minister to release panel report on Lagos college<\/p>\n<p>Trump deploys CIA, military assets to fight Venezuela drug war<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NANS Disowns Planned #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest, Warns Students Against Political Manipulation<\/p>\n<p>Senate Confirms Amupitan As New INEC Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Senate Halts Electoral Act Amendment Debate, As Akpabio Recalls 2019 Election Ordeal<\/p>\n<p>Senior Lawyer Tasks National Assembly on Amendment of Section 136 of Electoral Act<\/p>\n<p>Court Adjourns DSS Operatives 5.5bn Defamation Suit Against SERAP Till November 12<\/p>\n<p>NELFUND Exonerates Unilorin of Wrongdoing over Students Illegal Deductions<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa Disburses N592m As Bursary Allowances to Indigent Students<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders Back Establishment of Aviation University at House Hearing<\/p>\n<p>World Food Day 2025: Sterling Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Africas Food Security<\/p>\n<p>IATA Raises Concern over Mounting Disruptions in Global Aerospace Supply<\/p>\n<p>2027: SAN Urges Tinubu to Protect Nations Treasure from Looters<\/p>\n<p>Troops Intercept Large Consignment of Drugs in Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>Nnamdi Kanus Ailment Not Life-threatening, Can Stand Trial, Medical Body Tells Court<\/p>\n<p>Delta Community Cries Out Over Two Years Power Outage<\/p>\n<p>Experts Seek to Wean Nigeria Off Cigarette, Say Swedens Anti-Smoking Model Should Be Adapted<\/p>\n<p>Inflation Declines Further to 18.02% Amid Moderation in Food, Energy Prices, FX Stability<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Millions expected Saturday at anti-Trump demos across US Washington, United States<\/p>\n<p>Brazil asks US to reverse tariffs as tensions ease Washington, United States<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Bandits&#8217; kill eight security personnel in northwest Nigeria Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Trump announces plan aimed at improving IVF accessibility<\/p>\n<p>Trump critic John Bolton indicted for mishandling classified info<\/p>\n<p>NRC condemns vandalisation of signalling equipment<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria ranks 115th out of 125 countries on Global Hunger Index<\/p>\n<p>Experts highlight UAE\u2019s role in sustainable mobility<\/p>\n<p>INEC defends 1.5b fee for release of voter register<\/p>\n<p>There was no need to arrest Nnamdi Kanu Peter Obi<\/p>\n<p>Amupitan confirmed as INEC chairman amid praise, controversy<\/p>\n<p>Expert says early diagnosis key to reducing breast cancer burden, mortality rates<\/p>\n<p>World Food Day: Nutritionists urge FG to tackle inflation, malnutrition<\/p>\n<p>No voter will be left behind, even if we have to use drones Amupitan<\/p>\n<p>NELFUND urges schools to update student records before 2025\/2026 loan portal opening<\/p>\n<p>12-year-old rescued five days after Edo kidnapping<\/p>\n<p>Centre warns against fake health reports on public officials<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to host World Investment Summit 2026, targets $5tr in global capital<\/p>\n<p>Solar power backpack offers lifeline to hair, beauty industry<\/p>\n<p>Niger police arrest suspect with locally-made pistol<\/p>\n<p>Africa requires $250b to meet climate change goals Kenyan envoy<\/p>\n<p>UNICEF, Niger Foods partner to promote hygiene, tackle open defecation<\/p>\n<p>New programme launches to fight high blood pressure in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Calabar monarch seeks stronger ties with African Diaspora at 5th coronation anniversary<\/p>\n<p>Kanus ailment not life-threatening, he is fit to stand trial NMA<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PDP Convention: Court Re-affirms Order<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt Urges Handwashing With Soap To Curb Disease Spread<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, European Union Launch \u20ac40m Education Project In Northwest<\/p>\n<p>Northern Group Berates Atiku Over Support For Nnamdi Kanu\u2019s Release<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers Demand N4m For Retired Teachers, Vigilantes Rescue Edo Minor<\/p>\n<p>Release Of Maryam Sanda, 81 Others Not Finalised \u2013 Minister<\/p>\n<p>New Electoral Chief Amupitan\u2019s Credible Election Pledge Sparks Responses<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Seeks Legal Backing For \u2018Nigeria First\u2019 Policy<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Lawyer Seeks Governance-led Approach To End Youth Unemployment At 2025 WBG\/IMF Meetings<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Bandits \u2018Kill 10 Security Operatives\u2019 In Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Police Summon Female Passenger, Driver Entangled In Robbery Allegation In Viral Video<\/p>\n<p>Oyedele Unveils Nigeria\u2019s Tax Reforms At IMF\/World Bank Meetings In US<\/p>\n<p>Senate Steps Down Consideration Of New Electoral Act<\/p>\n<p>Elumelu Urges Africa To Unlock Pension Funds To Fix Power Deficit<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government Begins Personnel Audit, Skills Gap Analysis In Civil Service<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s An Easy Decision\u2019, Judge Halts Land Transfer For Trump Library<\/p>\n<p>PDP Convention: Court Warns Parties Against Breaching Status Quo Order<\/p>\n<p>Miyetti Allah Suspends Taraba, Bauchi, Adamawa Chairmen<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Senate Confirms Amupitan As INEC Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Lawyer\u2019s Absence Stalls DSS N5.5bn Defamation Suit Against SERAP<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Elections Will Be Credible, Losers Will Congratulate Winners\u2019, Says Amupitan<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government Plans Empowerment Of Inmates After Prison Term<\/p>\n<p>Rivers: Police Arrest Suspected Car Snatcher Seen In Viral Video<\/p>\n<p>I Will Explore INEC Autonomy, Amupitan Tells Senators<\/p>\n<p>World Food Day: Stakeholders Rally Nigerians To Eat Local Rice For Food Security<\/p>\n<p>NELFUND Seeks Institutional Collaboration To Update Student Records<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG to buy local gold with naira to shore up foreign reserves, says Alake<\/p>\n<p>Big cabal CEO opens Moonshot 2025 with call to build sustainable momentum<\/p>\n<p>Peter Obi sues Deji Adeyanju for 1.5 Billion over defamation<\/p>\n<p>PDP suspends two state chairmen for alleged anti-party activities<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias debt-to-GDP ratio on the decline, IMF predicts<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias trade surplus rises to 6% of GDP Cardoso<\/p>\n<p>Gov Diri, Speaker, other lawmakers quit PDP<\/p>\n<p>Atiku to FG: Publish contract details, financial terms of Coastal Highway project<\/p>\n<p>Reps to probe oil firms over breach of local content, tax laws in Imo<\/p>\n<p>Democracy without opposition is authoritarian Dickson<\/p>\n<p>High Blood Pressure Is Rising Among Nigerias Youth Heres What You Can Do<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rivers cancels N134bn Secretariat contract awarded CCECC by Ibas<\/p>\n<p>Shun social media comparison illusions AY Comedian<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arrests two Metro digital TV employees for alleged illegal rebroadcast of DStv, GOtv Channel<\/p>\n<p>Eric Chelle Reacts to Nigerias Performance Against Benin Republic<\/p>\n<p>Court restates order for parties not to take any step on PDP 2025 national convention<\/p>\n<p>Navy intercepts diesel laden boat in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>PDP: We remain united, strong in spite defections Fintiri<\/p>\n<p>Presidential clemency list still under review, says AGF Fagbemi<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Act Bill suffers setback in Senate<\/p>\n<p>Why I went on four-year isolation Seyi Shay<\/p>\n<p>NELFUND urges tertiary institutions to update, upload students records<\/p>\n<p>Military wont fall for terrorist disguises DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Court orders MDCN Registrar to relist Dr. Elusoji barred from medical practice<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria finalises partnership with Worlds largest solar panel production company<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria missing as South Africa, Egypt top list of Africas most powerful countries<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC Chairman<\/p>\n<p>DHQ clears commanders, blames banking system for soldiers allowance delay<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Amupitan to audit INEC, 2023 election logistics<\/p>\n<p>Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations, border opening<\/p>\n<p>Defections: APC not capturing South-East, region voluntarily realigning Spokesman<\/p>\n<p>10 oldest Nigerian preachers active in ministry<\/p>\n<p>Trailer container falls on tricycle, kills two in Onitsha<\/p>\n<p>Troops neutralise dozens of terrorists, nab 62 suspects, rescue 30 victims DHQ<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Senate begins screening of Amupitan<\/p>\n<p>Defections: Nigerians wont buy one-party in 2027 Lagos PDP<\/p>\n<p>Sterling Bank reaffirms commitment to Africas food security<\/p>\n<p>Court shifts DSS N5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP over lawyers absence<\/p>\n<p>NCAA counters Kalu over alleged substance abuse by flight crew<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amid outrage, FG says Release of Maryam Sanda, 81 others not yet finalised<\/p>\n<p>Ulama reject Christian genocide claims<\/p>\n<p>Fubara revokes N134bn Contract Awarded by Ibas<\/p>\n<p>Police officer, 7 community guards shot dead in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>JAMB remains sole authority for admission &#8211; Education Ministry<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers chained us for 30 days, forced us to drink from pond Victims<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders seek legal backing for FCT College of Nursing<\/p>\n<p>Football coach jailed 8 years for sodomising player in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Agric skills project introduced for Kuje prison inmates<\/p>\n<p>Farmers, scientists, technology developers to showcase products at 17th agric show<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia reduces Nigerias slot for 2026 Hajj<\/p>\n<p>Miyetti Allah suspends Taraba, Bauchi, Adamawa chairmen<\/p>\n<p>NUPRC approves 28 fields, targets 600,000 bpd<\/p>\n<p>Inflation drop: Despite food prices reduction, purchasing power remain low<\/p>\n<p>Amid outrage, FG says Release of Maryam Sanda, 81 others not yet finalised<\/p>\n<p>Amupitan: Ill audit IReV, make INEC independent<\/p>\n<p>SEC DG: Nigerias transition to T+2 settlement cycle will reduce risks<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria, others must avoid financial action grey list<\/p>\n<p>Electronic devices pose serious risks to flight if IATA<\/p>\n<p>Mob beats woman accused of stealing baby in FCT<\/p>\n<p>I have silenced critics through infrastructure Wike<\/p>\n<p>FGs broken promises and ASUU strike<\/p>\n<p>FG, EU inaugurate Steering Committee for education project in Northwest<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman<\/p>\n<p>From IPPs and CPPs to Industry Leaders: How KP Group Became the Best Solar Company in India<\/p>\n<p>Independent Power Producers (IPPs) Transforming the Growth of Solar Energy Companies in India<\/p>\n<p>Senate steps down electoral bill for more consultations<\/p>\n<p>Sultan seeks social media regulation at Ulama meeting<\/p>\n<p>Court quashes political gatherings suspension in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Pollution, contaminated water killing us, Ijaw people lament<\/p>\n<p>13 farmers killed in fresh attack on Plateau community<\/p>\n<p>Senate moves to establish 6 sickle cell treatment centres<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NANS Distances Self From #FreeNnamdiKanu Protests<\/p>\n<p>Progressive Frontiers Launches to Deepen Civic Participation and Strengthen Democracy<\/p>\n<p>Court Shifts DSS N5.5bn Defamation Suit Against SERAP Over Lawyers Absence<\/p>\n<p>GO Varsity to create 120 students Micro-Business Groups<\/p>\n<p>Ministerial appointment: Nsukka Cultural zone rues 26 years of neglect<\/p>\n<p>Just In: Kanus illness not Serious, Fit to stand trial, says NMA<\/p>\n<p>Dickson backs Amupitans INEC chairmanship nomination, reiterates PDP loyalty<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Funso Doherty raises fresh concerns over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway cost<\/p>\n<p>Fubara bares teeth, cancels last minute N134bn renovation job awarded by Sole Administrator<\/p>\n<p>Hebert Macaulay family rejects \u2018lumped pardon\u2019, demands independent honour<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria woos foreign investors ahead $2.3bn Eurobond issue<\/p>\n<p>Family 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Deplorable State Of Calabar Federal Roads<\/p>\n<p>Judges Decisions On Aviation Cases Shape Nigerias Global Reputation Keyamo<\/p>\n<p>Oyetola Unveils Centre For Blue Economy At University Of Ilorin<\/p>\n<p>Reps Vow Fairness In NDelta Oil Spill Clean-Up Funds Probe<\/p>\n<p>Kogi Govt Demolishes Bandits Camps, Arrests Injured Criminals<\/p>\n<p>FOI: Why We Charged Law Firm N1.5bn For Register Of Voters INEC<\/p>\n<p>FG Unveils Gas Vehicle Monitoring System<\/p>\n<p>NANS Distances Self From Planned Protest By Sowore<\/p>\n<p>No Work, No Pay Directive, Panicky, Knee-Jerk Measure By FG UI ASUU Chairman<\/p>\n<p>NCAA Clarifies Kalus Comments On Alleged Shortcomings Of Pilots<\/p>\n<p>Oborevwori Defies Rain, Flags Off N21.3bn UgboluOkpanam Road Project<\/p>\n<p>Senate Confirms Amupitan As INEC Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: SEC, SMEDAN Partner To Boost SME Access To Capital Market<\/p>\n<p>Cardoso Assures Intl Investors Of Nigerias Readiness For Business at IMF Meetings<\/p>\n<p>Portal Opening: 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