{"id":31988,"date":"2025-10-22T04:01:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T04:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31988"},"modified":"2025-10-22T04:01:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T04:01:54","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-22-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31988","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 22 October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US envoys meet Netanyahu as violence threatens Gaza truce<\/p>\n

Food flows into Gaza still far below targets Report<\/p>\n

Ex-French president Sarkozy begins jail sentence over funds traced to Gaddaffi<\/p>\n

MURIC rejects genocide claim, says 200 churches lost, 6000 mosques destroyed in North<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Many feared dead as petrol tanker explodes in Niger<\/p>\n

CVR: Lagos offers N20m to LGA with highest registered voters<\/p>\n

Doors of Return: Soyinka urges Africans in Diaspora to reconnect with roots<\/p>\n

ADC: Ekiti arson shows APC waging quiet war against us<\/p>\n

Reps probe $4.6bn HIV\/AIDS, malaria donor funds to Nigeria<\/p>\n

APC inches close to 2\/3 majority at reps as Benue lawmaker defects<\/p>\n

UK jails Nigerian immigrant who impersonated female nurse<\/p>\n

Hoodlums raze ADC Secretariat in Ekiti<\/p>\n

APPLY NOW: Student loan portal open for 2025\/2026 academic session<\/p>\n

Naira appreciates to N1,465\/$ as reserves rise to $42.696bn<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as minister<\/p>\n

FG eyes 540MW power from A\u2019Ibom aluminium plant<\/p>\n

Presidential pardon: AGF orders multi-agency probe<\/p>\n

Convention: Lamido, Turaki, Makarfi lead PDP chairman race<\/p>\n

Diri delays APC move amid Sylva, Lokpobiri power talks<\/p>\n

Three Jigawa drug lords arrested, 23,000 illicit drugs seized<\/p>\n

NELFUND opens student loan portal for 2025\/2026 academic session<\/p>\n

#FreeNnamdiKanu: Protest wave hits Abuja, paralyses S\u2019East states<\/p>\n

Suspend constitution amendment, seek referendum, Olanipekun tells N\u2019Assembly<\/p>\n

Debt dispute: Drama as Max Air pilot refuses to fly<\/p>\n

PTI unveils plan for flexible modular refinery<\/p>\n

13-year-old wins 2025 Heirs Insurance essay championship<\/p>\n

WAfrican regulators move to harmonise fuel prices<\/p>\n

Nigeria intensifies plans to produce post-COVID-19 vaccines<\/p>\n

Call-up system has come to stay, NPA replies agents<\/p>\n

NGX records strong opening, adds N611bn to market capitalisation<\/p>\n

FG moves to recover unremitted funds before April<\/p>\n

N4tn debt: GenCos say no deal yet with FG<\/p>\n

Climate risks expose West African insurers to $50bn yearly losses<\/p>\n

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

NNPC Remits over N10tn to Federation in 8 Months, Records N4.2tn Revenue in August<\/p>\n

Senate Applauds EFCC\u2019s Recoveries, Convictions Under Tinubu\u2019s Watch<\/p>\n

House in Heated Debate Over Motion to Shield Dangote Refinery, Others from Industrial Unrest<\/p>\n

FG to Connect ALSCON to National Power Grid, Complete 330KVA Substation<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Reform Momentum Lifts Market Confidence, NGX Crosses 151,000 Basis Points<\/p>\n

Senate Passes Bill Proposing Life Imprisonment for Defilement of Minors<\/p>\n

Tinubu Nominates Bernard Dodo As Minister, Forwards Name To Senate For Confirmation<\/p>\n

Rivers: Supreme Court to Decide on Presidents Power to Suspend Gov, Assembly During State of Emergency<\/p>\n

House Passes Bill To Ensure Early Budget Presentation For Second Reading<\/p>\n

Akpoti-Uduaghans Alleged Cybercrime Case Shifted to Nov 24<\/p>\n

FG Empowers 39,000 MSMEs With N2.5bn in Katsina<\/p>\n

Army Recovers 290,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Products, Arrests 28in NDelta<\/p>\n

ANERC: Only 10 of 26 Power Plants Supplied 81% of Nigerias Electricity in September<\/p>\n

NNPC Rakes In over N800bn from 30% Management Fee, Frontier Fund in Nine Months<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria, South Africa discuss visa restriction, others<\/p>\n

5G promise fades as pricey phones, services shut out poor Nigerians<\/p>\n

Cleric laments spiritual weakness of Nigerian Church, calls for repentance<\/p>\n

Senate slams life sentence on child defilement, to toughen laws on rape<\/p>\n

Release Kanu\u2019s brother, lawyer, others now, Wabara tells police<\/p>\n

FG spent 35.26% of 2024 budget on debt service<\/p>\n

Fagbemi to lead Nigerias delegation to Vietnam for UN cybercrime convention<\/p>\n

Bayelsa mourns Ebonyi, Delta ex-MILAD, Feghabo<\/p>\n

Kwara gov orders replacement of medical staff lost to brain drain<\/p>\n

NBA condemns alleged court order mandating marriage between TikTok creators<\/p>\n

NUC approves Imo University of Innovation, Science and Technology<\/p>\n

Over 39,000 MSMEs get N2.5b FG intervention, in Katsina- Shetima<\/p>\n

Free Kanu Protest: Motion condemns attack on demonstrators in Abuja<\/p>\n

Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as minister from Plateau<\/p>\n

FG moves to punish sellers of force-ripened fruits, others<\/p>\n

Hoodlums set ablaze ADC secretariat in Ekiti, disrupt party excos inauguration<\/p>\n

ASUU strike hurting poor students Rep Agbese<\/p>\n

MAN urges new INEC chair to uphold credibility<\/p>\n

Reps move to designate Dangote, modular refineries as strategic assets<\/p>\n

Lagos APC to award N20m to LG with highest voter registration<\/p>\n

Maradonas heirs sign deal with Swedish company to market brand<\/p>\n

Russian strikes leave Ukrainian city with no electricity<\/p>\n

World Bank estimates Syria post-war reconstruction costs at $216b<\/p>\n

Regina Daniels brother denies drug abuse allegations<\/p>\n

Chinese woman charged over gold theft at Paris Natural History Museum<\/p>\n

NELFUND opens student loan portal for 2025\/26 session<\/p>\n

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

Alleged Cybercrime: Court shifts Natasha\u2019s trial to Nov 24<\/p>\n

Terrorism: Court shifts trial of Ansaru commander, Usman to Nov 19<\/p>\n

Abuja protest: Court remands Kanu\u2019s lawyer, brother, 10 others in prison<\/p>\n

Court jails widow for trafficking in cocaine<\/p>\n

CAN fires back at Presidency, says Christian genocide real<\/p>\n

Reps probe $4.6bn global fund, USAID grants for HIV, TB, others<\/p>\n

CAN fires back at Presidency, says Christian genocide real<\/p>\n

ISWAP plans fresh attacks in Ondo, Kogi \u2014DSS<\/p>\n

NNPC Limited\u2019s profit after tax drops by 149.54% to N216bn<\/p>\n

Explosion: 30 killed scooping fuel from fallen tanker<\/p>\n

Publish all high-profile petitions investigated, Akpabio tells EFCC<\/p>\n

Kukah to Global Community: Dont designate Nigeria a country of concern<\/p>\n

Senate mulls life imprisonment for defilement of a minor<\/p>\n

Reps pass bill to exempt police from Contributory Pension Scheme<\/p>\n

There is no Christian genocide in the North Sultan<\/p>\n

We will go after enemies of our sovereignty CDS<\/p>\n

30 feared dead, 40 injured in Niger State tanker explosion<\/p>\n

Court nullifies Ebonyi 2024 LG election, sacks chairmen, Councillors<\/p>\n

Bringing 2027 elections forward to 2026ll derail governance NNPP<\/p>\n

Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as minister to replace Yilwatda<\/p>\n

Ghanaian police probe suspicious death of Senegalese footballer<\/p>\n

Global jobs at risk as ILO warns of mounting economic uncertainty<\/p>\n

Reps move to resolve feud between PENGASSAN, Dangote refinery<\/p>\n

Senate to consider motion increasing Armed Forces pay<\/p>\n

Abuja Protest: Kanus lawyer, others chanted war songs, police tell court<\/p>\n

Mental health: DHQ reaffirms commitment to troops well-being<\/p>\n

Rivers: Supreme Court reserves judgement on PDP Govs suit against Tinubu<\/p>\n

Senate confirms Aminu Yusuf as NPC Chairman, two others as commissioners<\/p>\n

Address Nigerians on alleged coup plot ADC tells TinubusGovt<\/p>\n

NDLEA inaugurates online portal for drug integrity test, visa clearance certificate<\/p>\n

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

Kukah Urges International Community Not To Designate Nigeria \u2018Country Of Concern\u2019<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria Should Not Be Designated Country Of Concern<\/p>\n

Governors Mourn Victims Of Niger Tanker Explosion<\/p>\n

Court Fixes October 31 For Judgement In Suit Seeking To Stop 2025 PDP Convention<\/p>\n

Governor Yusuf Urges NBC To Regulate Online Radio, TV Platforms<\/p>\n

Senate Mourns With Minority Leader Moro Over Tragic Death Of 2 Children<\/p>\n

Senate Passes New Law, Prescribes Life Imprisonment For Child Defilement<\/p>\n

PICTORIAL: Thugs Attack ADC Secretariat, Stop Inauguration Of State Excos In Ekiti<\/p>\n

Kaduna Tertiary Institution Workers Suspend Strike As Governor Approves New Salary Structure<\/p>\n

NNPCL Remits N10trn To Federation Account In 8 Months<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Court Nullifies 2024 Ebonyi LG Polls<\/p>\n

CAN Accuses Presidency Of Distortion, Reaffirms \u2018Christian Genocide\u2019 Claim<\/p>\n

We Must Not Let Others Write Our History, Emir Sanusi II Tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Tanker Explosion Claims 30 Lives In Niger<\/p>\n

Reps Probe $4.6bn Global Fund, USAID HIV, TB, Malaria Grants<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Tinubu Nominates Doro As Minister To Replace New APC Chairman Yilwatda<\/p>\n

Senate Confirms Yusuf As New NPC Chairman, 2 Others As Commissioners<\/p>\n

PDP Still Alive In Enugu Despite Governor Mba, Others\u2019 Defections \u2014 Acting Chair<\/p>\n

Protest: Court Remands Nnamdi Kanu\u2019s Lawyer, Brother, 11 Others In Kuje Prison<\/p>\n

NDLEA Unveils Online Portal For Drug Integrity Test, Visa Clearance Certificate<\/p>\n

Supreme Court Reserves Judgement In Rivers State Of Emergency Case<\/p>\n

Reps Committee Declares Dangote, Modular Refineries Strategic National Assets<\/p>\n

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

Data is the new oil, but who owns Nigerias data<\/p>\n

FG reaffirms commitment to protect all Nigerians amid Christian genocide claims<\/p>\n

Two men to die by hanging for killing Kano lecturer<\/p>\n

Arrests of Ejimakor, Emmanuel, plot to frustrate Kanus defence says SAN<\/p>\n

NLC gives FG 4 weeks to resolve tertiary education crisis<\/p>\n

EFCC secured 7,000 convictions, N500bn in two years, says Tinubu<\/p>\n

American veterans of Igbo descent condemn arrest of Emmanuel Kanu, lawyer<\/p>\n

Police denies firing live ammunition at #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters<\/p>\n

ASUU: Broken Promises and the Slow Death of Nigerian Education<\/p>\n

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

30 die in Niger tanker explosion<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Court sacks Ebonyi Council Chairmen, Councillors<\/p>\n

Yuletide: LASTMA begins 24\/7 operations Thursday<\/p>\n

Nathaniel Bassey thanks Sola Adio for consistent monetary gifts<\/p>\n

House demands report of non-FAAC allocations to States, LGAs since 2023<\/p>\n

NELFUND opens portal for student loan application for 2025\/2026 academic session<\/p>\n

Supreme Court reserves judgment in PDP Governors suit over Rivers emergency rule<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Hoodlums raze Ekiti ADC Secretariat, disrupt excos inauguration<\/p>\n

Alleged cybercrime: Court adjourns Senator Natashas trial till November 24<\/p>\n

Suspected Ansaru leaders Usman, Abbas terrorism trial postponed till November 19<\/p>\n

Tinubu Support group mobilises for voters registration in AIbom<\/p>\n

PDP Gov aspirant promises to transform Ekiti economy<\/p>\n

NDFFSDA seeks $100billion over damage on Niger Delta ecosystem by IOCs<\/p>\n

PIA: Trust provides free medicare to 6,000 patients in AIbom<\/p>\n

NDLEA launches online portal for drug integrity test, visa clearance certificate<\/p>\n

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AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

16 years after, Wike inaugurates engineering infrastructure in Wuye<\/p>\n

Lets promote unity in FCT, Ezeigbo urges kinsmen<\/p>\n

Police arraign Nnamdi Kanus lawyer, 11 others<\/p>\n

NELFUND opens 2025\/2026 student loan portal<\/p>\n

Nationwide #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest: Low turnout as citizens cite court proceedings, business disruption fears, and anger against IPOB activities<\/p>\n

NYC Lauds APC National Chairman for Renewed Hope Scale-Up GrantLaunch<\/p>\n

CAN Refutes Misleading Presidency Report, Reaffirms Stand on Christian Genocide in Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

Rivers LG Elections: Billions spent, legality still in question as Supreme Court keeps silent<\/p>\n

Senate approves life imprisonment for child rapists<\/p>\n

Oil settles at 5-month low as supply glut fears mount<\/p>\n

Why Nigerians die decades earlier than global peers<\/p>\n

Flight cancellations loom over poor landing system<\/p>\n

How 16 ASUU strikes failed to fix universities<\/p>\n

Nigeria sees first drop in jollof cost in 7 years<\/p>\n

Over 38 killed, dozens injured in Niger State tanker explosion<\/p>\n

NNPC profit plunges to N216bn in September, down 71% in 6 months<\/p>\n

Tinubu set to reshuffle cabinet, nominates Bernard Doro for Senate confirmation<\/p>\n

2.82m voters to exercise franchise in Anambra gov’ship poll<\/p>\n

FG moves to revive ALSCON, eyes 540MW to boost grid<\/p>\n

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

Reps Move To Ensure Early Budget Submission, Set September Deadline<\/p>\n

Abbas Urges PCC To Go Fully Digital, Enhance Oversight Functions<\/p>\n

Reps Summon Ibadan, Oji-River College Heads Over Missing Budget Submissions<\/p>\n

Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Nigerians To Support Military, Calls For Social Media Regulation<\/p>\n

Edo Govt Moves To Regulate Scavengers, Scrap Dealers<\/p>\n

Abbas Advocates Review Of Nigeria-Algeria Visa Policy, Strengthened Bilateral Ties<\/p>\n

FG Allocates Record Budget For Cancer In 2025<\/p>\n

Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Nigerians To Support Military, Calls For Social Media Regulation<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity: Sophos Detects 106% Surge In Stolen Credentials, Launches New Security Tool<\/p>\n

Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Nigerians To Support Military, Calls For Social Media Regulation<\/p>\n

Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Nigerians To Support Military, Calls For Social Media Regulation<\/p>\n

NLC, NANS Partner To Address Challenges In Nigerias Education Sector<\/p>\n

Lagos Seals Church, Factory Over Noise, Air Pollution<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity: Sophos Detects 106% Surge In Stolen Credentials, Launches New Security Tool<\/p>\n

Senate Passes Mines Rangers Bill To Tackle Illegal Mining Across Nigeria<\/p>\n

Lagos APC Endorses Tinubu For Second Term<\/p>\n

Zamfara Gov Launches Nutrition Council, Flags Off Natl Nutrition 774 Initiative<\/p>\n

Kwara Earmarks N8.1bn For State, LG Staff Gratuities<\/p>\n

Flood-Ravaged Rivers Communities Seek Urgent Govt Intervention<\/p>\n

Niger: 30 Feared Dead, 40 Injured In Tanker Explosion<\/p>\n

Intervention To States: Reps Ask Finance Minister, CBN Gov For Full Financial Report<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity: Sophos Detects 106% Surge In Stolen Credentials, Launches New Security Tool<\/p>\n

Kano, Katsina, Jigawa Sign N50bn Energy Investment Deal<\/p>\n

Yusuf Urges NBC To Regulate Online Radio, TV Platforms<\/p>\n

Senate Moves To Protect Employees Against Workplace Injuries, Disabilities, Others<\/p>\n

Shettima: Tinubu Building Inclusive Prosperity Through Enterprise-Driven Reforms<\/p>\n

FG Pledges Power Restoration In ALSCON<\/p>\n

Tinubu Has Not Favoured CRiver In Appointments APC Chairman<\/p>\n

Court Nullifies 2024 Ebonyi LG Election<\/p>\n

Gov Yusuf Urges NBC To Regulate Online Radio, TV Platforms<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity: Sophos Detects 106% Surge In Stolen Credentials, Launches New Security Tool<\/p>\n

2.82m To Vote In Anambra Guber Poll As INEC Holds Media Forum<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity: Sophos Detects 106% Surge In Stolen Credentials, Launches New Security Tool<\/p>\n

Nigeria To Adopt 10 Turkish Crop Varieties To Tackle Food Insecurity<\/p>\n

UBA Empowers Next Generation Of Leaders As 700 Youths Join GMAP Initiative<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity: Sophos Detects 106% Surge In Stolen Credentials, Launches New Security Tool<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity: Sophos Detects 106% Surge In Stolen Credentials, Launches New Security Tool<\/p>\n

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

Senate confirms Yusuf as NPC chairman, others as commissioners<\/p>\n

Ekiti Arson: ADC demands INEC, civil Society intervention<\/p>\n

Rivers emergency rule suit: Supreme Court reserves judgment<\/p>\n

Court adjourns in Ansaru leaders trial<\/p>\n

Hearing in multi-million naira Abuja market dispute gets new date<\/p>\n

Court judgment: NNPP faction urges AGF, new INEC chairmans intervention<\/p>\n

Food inflation bows to bumper harvest<\/p>\n

Importance of digital tools for export trade: Unlocking global opportunities for Nigerian businesses<\/p>\n

I remain loyal to PDP, Gov Adeleke debunks rumours<\/p>\n

House deficit: NIA raises the alarmover slum increase<\/p>\n

Wike flags off 600-bed hostel for law school inBwari<\/p>\n

New INEC Chairman: Before the expectations begin, by Ezenwa Nwagwu<\/p>\n

688 died in Niger road crashes in 2 years FRSC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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