{"id":31991,"date":"2025-10-23T02:32:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T02:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31991"},"modified":"2025-10-23T02:32:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T02:32:20","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-23-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31991","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 23 October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi Headline 2025 \u2018African Player Of The Year\u2019 Award Nominees<\/p>\n

FG Seeks Fresh $10bn Credit To Address Humanitarian Challenges<\/p>\n

We Can\u2019t Afford To Muzzle You, Shettima Tells Journalists<\/p>\n

Gunmen Kill 2 Persons In Plateau Community<\/p>\n

Niger Tanker Explosion: Northern Governors Mourn As Death Toll Hits 39<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery\u2019s Proposed 10% Stake Sale Excites Nigerian Investors<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll Soon Flush Out Bandits, Lakurawa, Others \u2013 Chief Of Defence Staff<\/p>\n

Kanu Opens Defence, Lists Wike, Umahi, Buratai, Others As Witnesses<\/p>\n

Federal Government Mourns Niger Tanker Explosion Victims, Orders Safety Campaigns Nationwide<\/p>\n

New INEC Chairman Amupitan Assumes Office Thursday, Meets Directors<\/p>\n

2027 Elections, Nigeria\u2019s Last Peaceful Chance For Change \u2014 Agbakoba<\/p>\n

Lagos Launches Nigeria\u2019s First Health Insurance Online Radio<\/p>\n

New Electoral Law Underway As Senate Passes Bill For Second Reading<\/p>\n

Kidnappers \u2018Demand N20m Ransom\u2019 For 17-yr-old Admission Seeker In Delta<\/p>\n

Reps Launch Investigation Into $850bn Unrepariated Crude Oil Export Proceeds<\/p>\n

\u200eSeyi Tinubu Meets Obi Cubana, Stanley Uzochukwu, Anyaso, Others Over \u2018Change Nigeria\u2019 Initiative<\/p>\n

Federal Government To Invest $220m In Jobs For Youths \u2014 VP Shettima<\/p>\n

Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of Minister Tijani As USPF Board Chairman<\/p>\n

Gunmen Kill 2 In Plateau Community<\/p>\n

Senate Receives Doro\u2019s Ministerial Nomination For Confirmation<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Reps Move To Strengthen Armed Forces Command Structure, Others<\/p>\n

House Of Reps Probes $460m Chinese Loan For Abuja CCTV Project<\/p>\n

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

Davido appointed chairman Osun Sports Trust Fund<\/p>\n

UK cuts post-study work period for foreign students<\/p>\n

NEMA confirms 39 dead, 60 injured in Niger tanker explosion<\/p>\n

If a coup happens in Nigeria, who will fight for democracy?<\/p>\n

Osimhen inspires Turkish champions to back-to-back UCL win<\/p>\n

ASUU suspends two-week warning strike<\/p>\n

Nigeria to demand higher OPEC quota, says Lokpobiri<\/p>\n

MDAs under fire as FG probes TSA violations<\/p>\n

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

NAMA seeks urgent end to 50% revenue cut<\/p>\n

West African Development Bank issues historic 1bn bond<\/p>\n

Dangote to double refinery capacity to 1.4 mbpd<\/p>\n

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

TETFund to Unveil Electric Transportation in Selected Tertiary Institutions November<\/p>\n

Shettima: Masari Supported Tinubus Presidential Ambition Against All Odds in 2023<\/p>\n

FG: Well Invest $220m To Create Job Opportunities For Young Nigerians<\/p>\n

Devolution is Nigerias Last Peaceful Reform Opportunity, Says Agbakoba<\/p>\n

Kanu Set to Defend Terrorism Allegations After Meeting Legal Team<\/p>\n

Tinubu Extends Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abduganiyu Adebomehins Tenure By Two Years<\/p>\n

Idle Hands, Dangerous Streets: Deadly Cost of Youth Unemployment!<\/p>\n

Senate Moves to Establish N4.7bn Sickle Cell Research, Therapy Centres Across Nigeria<\/p>\n

Again, Enugu Pulls down Property Used for Kidnapping<\/p>\n

Cult Groups, Not Soldiers, Killed Civilian Near Ojo Military Cantonment<\/p>\n

Abia Earnings: Deputy Speaker Kalu Deserves Accolades, Not Attacks, Says Former Assembly Speaker Ohajuruka<\/p>\n

Court Decides Legality of PDPs Convention October 31<\/p>\n

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

Police arrest officer filmed shooting at moving vehicle in Delta<\/p>\n

Tinubu’s $1trn economy elusive without new constitution \u2013 Agbakoba<\/p>\n

Police arrest two suspected cultists, recover pistol, ammunition in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

FCT Fire Service saves 69 lives, N14.4b property from fire outbreaks<\/p>\n

GOC urges newly promoted officers to prioritise troops\u2019 welfare, mentorship<\/p>\n

Experts worry over plight of 8m Nigerians displaced by conflict, climate shocks<\/p>\n

20 years after Bellview crash: Showunmi urges government to fix Lisa Road<\/p>\n

Senate moves to double Basic Health Care Fund to 2% of national revenue<\/p>\n

Reported Planned Attack: Kogi govt urges residents to remain calm<\/p>\n

FG, partners launch green transport initiative to empower youth<\/p>\n

Zamfara police warn motorists against covering plate numbers<\/p>\n

UK adds Nigeria to methanol poisoning travel warning list<\/p>\n

Davido to chair Osun Sports Trust Fund as govt overhauls sector<\/p>\n

Wike working to weaken PDP, opposition parties, says Northern group<\/p>\n

Court denies bail to ex-terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu<\/p>\n

Reps blame bad roads for recurring tanker explosions in Niger State<\/p>\n

NOSDRA recovers over 15,000 barrels of crude oil from spillage<\/p>\n

Exodus of over 127,000 nurses threatens Nigerias healthcare system Expert warns<\/p>\n

Army inaugurates renovated barracks quarters to enhance infrastructure<\/p>\n

2027: Why defection by governors to APC wont help Tinubu, says Melaye<\/p>\n

Lagos council boss backs Lagos APCs endorsement of Tinubu for second term<\/p>\n

Only Fans pays creators $25b, posts $11m profit per employee<\/p>\n

Gov Yusuf tasks NBC to strengthen regulation on digital broadcast<\/p>\n

ASUU suspends two-week strike<\/p>\n

ISWAP planning coordinated attacks in Ondo, Kogi DSS<\/p>\n

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

PDP Northern stakeholders endorse ex-minister Kabiru Turaki as consensus candidate for national chair<\/p>\n

Mercy on trial: Lawyers question ethics of Tinubu\u2019s pardon<\/p>\n

State complicity fuelling religious killings in Nigeria \u2013 Faith leaders<\/p>\n

Early detection still saves lives, experts warn<\/p>\n

Supreme Court judgment will further deepen our electoral laws – Oyetola<\/p>\n

FG committed to advancing Maritime and Blue Economy \u2014 Oyetola<\/p>\n

Tanker Explosion: No Nigerian deserves to die trying to live Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Full list of countries every African can visit without visa<\/p>\n

New INEC Chairman to assume office Thursday, meet directors<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: Oluwo laments marginalisation, rallies support for Ogunbiyi<\/p>\n

Shettima to journalists: Tinubu remains your ally<\/p>\n

Tukur Mamu betrayed FG committee on train attack negotiations DSS investigator<\/p>\n

Electoral Act: Lawmakers want INEC to take full burden of proof on election litigation<\/p>\n

Frances Sarkozy serving jail term with two bodyguards for protection Minister<\/p>\n

Davido to chair Osun Sports Trust Fund Deputy gov<\/p>\n

Opposition rejects proposal to limit political parties to 10<\/p>\n

Migrant deported to France returns to UK on small boat<\/p>\n

Senate moves to double basic health care fund to 2% of consolidated revenue<\/p>\n

If Tinubu fails, itll be difficult for his successor to fix Nigeria Shehu Sani<\/p>\n

Anambra 2025: Security agencies set up situation room ahead of November 8 poll<\/p>\n

FG to invest $220m on job creation Shettima<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze Ndigbo redeems FGs 48-year-old short payment to Rangers FC<\/p>\n

Reps probe non-repatriation of $850bn crude oil export proceeds<\/p>\n

Kogi fixes date for 2026 local government elections<\/p>\n

Gov Sani lauds Tinubu, DSS over covert operation to tackle Illicit firearms, gunrunning<\/p>\n

Timing Is Everything: How Smart Players Turn Seconds into Wins on Aviator<\/p>\n

2027: Only a northerner without conscience wont support Tinubus re-election Northern forum<\/p>\n

Agbakoba: Devolution, fiscal federalism will shape 2027 presidency<\/p>\n

Maintenance: MTN to shut down network temporarily in Adamawa, Borno, Kano states<\/p>\n

How Delta contributes to Nigerias oil production growth Oborevwori<\/p>\n

Tinubu extends tenure of Surveyor-General, Adebomehin, by 2-years<\/p>\n

ADC expels Kaduna Deputy chairman, eight others for alleged misconduct<\/p>\n

Reps move to clarify tax powers, end multiple taxation through constitutional amendment<\/p>\n

Niger tanker explosion toll rises to 39, 60 injured<\/p>\n

Reps to probe $460m Chinese loan for Abuja CCTV project<\/p>\n

Aliko Dangote plans to sell 10% stake in refinery on NGX<\/p>\n

Manipulations, fraud behind low voter turnout in Nigeria Gov Otti<\/p>\n

Police nab two suspected cultists, recover locally made pistol, ammunition<\/p>\n

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

MTN group reaches 300 million subscribers across Africa<\/p>\n

WhatsApps next big shift: Usernames may replace phone numbers in landmark privacy move<\/p>\n

Reps move to amend constitution for timely budget presentation, fiscal accountability<\/p>\n

Grandmother missing as gunmen attack Ebonyi community over land dispute<\/p>\n

Senate passes bill prescribing life imprisonment for child defilement<\/p>\n

Only 10% of Nigerian households own a Car, 2024 survey finds<\/p>\n

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

Kamala Harris, Chimamanda Adichie to converse at London Literature festival<\/p>\n

Police meet stakeholders over DSS terror alert in Ondo communities<\/p>\n

FG seeks UN support to access $10bn funding for humanitarian response<\/p>\n

UPDATED: ASUU suspends two-week warning strike<\/p>\n

FG disburses N32.9 billion to PHCs<\/p>\n

Seyi Tinubu meets Obi Cubana, Stanley Uzochukwu, Chima Anyaso, other Igbo businessmen<\/p>\n

Health summit to Government: Act now to stop Nigerians from dying young<\/p>\n

Reps probe $850bn unrepatriated crude oil proceeds<\/p>\n

Quick steps to apply for NELFUND 2025\/2026 student loan<\/p>\n

Senate advocates placing burden of proof in election matters on INEC<\/p>\n

IPPIS upgrade: FG assures workers of timely October pay<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves two-year tenure extension for Surveyor-General Adebomehin<\/p>\n

FG moves to curb rising colorectal cancer cases, launches first continental innovative treatment study<\/p>\n

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

Osimhen Makes CAF Mens Player of the Year Shortlist Again<\/p>\n

BREAKING: ASUU suspends warning strike<\/p>\n

Kanu opens Defence, lists Wike, Umahi, Buratai, Others As Witnesses<\/p>\n

Lagos director dies in road crash 4 days to retirement<\/p>\n

Nasarawa Assembly passes bill raising retirement age of lower court judges<\/p>\n

Our reforms will cut N3.5trn post-harvest losses, others Minister<\/p>\n

S\/Court reserves judgement on Rivers emergency rule suit<\/p>\n

17-yr-old boy allegedly plucks sisters eyes for rituals<\/p>\n

Lassa fever: Death toll rises to 172 as cases hit 924 NCDC<\/p>\n

Protest: Court remands Nnamdi Kanus lawyer, brother in Kuje prison<\/p>\n

Senate proposes life imprisonment for defilement of minors<\/p>\n

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

Detained Ansaru commanders to know fate Nov 19<\/p>\n

Before we kill Mathematics<\/p>\n

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

MTN to shut 101 sites in Kano, Borno, Adamawa for maintenance<\/p>\n

Lagos remains heartbeat of innovation, creativity Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n

Nigeria exporting cocoa in raw form despite 6.5 % global production<\/p>\n

Allowing customers to sell excess electricity to national grid will improve supply NERC<\/p>\n

Why NNPCL revenue, oil production dropped tin September<\/p>\n

Kwara approves N8.1bn for payment of retirees gratuities<\/p>\n

FG issues 14-day termination notice to CCECC on Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway<\/p>\n

Suit seeking to stop PDP national convention set for judgment Oct 31<\/p>\n

Anambra govship: INEC completes delivery of non-sensitive materials<\/p>\n

FRSC to clamp down on drivers conveying fuel in vehicles<\/p>\n

Enugu govt demolishes kidnappers hideout<\/p>\n

Kano TikTokers: No court can compel 2 persons to marry NBA<\/p>\n

Reps pass bill to remove police from contributory pension scheme<\/p>\n

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

UCL: Osimhen brace powers Galatasaray to 3-1 win over Bodo\/Glimt<\/p>\n

Cameroon\u2019s top court paves way for stay-put Biya to remain in power<\/p>\n

FG disburses N32.9bn to states for primary health care delivery, urges citizens\u2019 oversight<\/p>\n

UK cautions Nigeria, others over deadly methanol-laced alcohol drinks<\/p>\n

Nnamdi Kanu names Malami, Wike, Umahi, others as defence witnesses in terrorism trial<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s treasury gets digital backbone in boost for revenue<\/p>\n

ASUU suspends two-week warning strike<\/p>\n

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

NGX hits highest USD market cap since June 2023<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Agric export is writing its next chapter<\/p>\n

Court to rule December 8 in alleged N2bn FIRS fraud case<\/p>\n

Weak research, poor manufacturing undermine Nigeria\u2019s health security, experts warn<\/p>\n

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

IPOB Lead Council; Ejiofor Condemns Religious Killings In Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

FG Creates New Opportunities With Lens For Good Initiative To Strengthen Natl Identity<\/p>\n

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

Suspension Of FCE Obudu Provost Not Normal Group<\/p>\n

FG Creates New Opportunities With Lens For Good Initiative To Strengthen Natl Identity<\/p>\n

NAHCON Chairman, Usman Denied Rifts With Shettima<\/p>\n

Only Direct Descendants Have Right To Awujale Throne Fusengbuwa Ruling House<\/p>\n

Protesters Storm PSC To Demand Probe Of AIG Aina, Asabe Waziri<\/p>\n

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

FG inaugurates development phase for Gateway inland dry port<\/p>\n

Shift towards sustainable finance redefining investment decisions SEC<\/p>\n

Naira looks up as Dollar liquidity, import demand drive volatility<\/p>\n

IPPIS software upgrade wont delay October salary FG<\/p>\n

Senate seeks increase in basic healthcare provision fund<\/p>\n

Seyi Tinubu meets Obi Cubana, Stanley Uzochukwu, Chima Anyaso, other Igbo businessmen<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for new minister-nominee<\/p>\n

Breaking: ASUU suspends warning strike<\/p>\n

Niger tragedy:30 tankers fell in one month on same Agaie-Lapai road NUPENG<\/p>\n

6 arrested for breaking government seal in Ogun<\/p>\n

Edo assembly constitutes 14-man committee to probe Obasekis projects<\/p>\n

2026 Ekiti guber: Unknown thugs disrupt inauguration of Ekiti ADC exco<\/p>\n

FG argets 20,000 jobs annually through NJFP<\/p>\n

FG assisted Katsina traders with N5bn to expand businesses Shettima<\/p>\n

Updated:Tinubu forwards Doros name to Senate as ministerial nominee<\/p>\n

2025 Anambra governorship election:INEC seeks media support<\/p>\n

Investor protection splits House of Representatives in Dangote, PENGASSAN feud<\/p>\n

Kukah at Rome: Nigeria not country of concern,we carry out our religious services with no molestations<\/p>\n

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