{"id":32008,"date":"2025-10-27T03:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T03:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32008"},"modified":"2025-10-27T03:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T03:43:09","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-27-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32008","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 27 October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cristiano Ronaldo closes in on record 1,000-goal milestone<\/p>\n<p>Education renaissance in Enugu: How Mbah\u2019s Smart Schools are changing landscapes, creating jobs in rural communities<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu&#8217;s administration muzzling free speech, creating fear &#8211; Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Lagos N3.3trn 2025 budget records 80% performance<\/p>\n<p>Renters still at mercy of agents despite govt\u2019s interventions<\/p>\n<p>Asset sales open new window for local oil, gas players<\/p>\n<p>Capital gains tax reform shields small investors, targets high earners<\/p>\n<p>From scandal to triumph: Inside Nigeria\u2019s long-drawn battle with P&amp;ID<\/p>\n<p>FG reaffirms support for local airlines as Air Peace launches Abuja\u2013London flight<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump signs Malaysia trade deal for US critical mineral access<\/p>\n<p>CBN pumps $1.25bn into fuel import, others<\/p>\n<p>Under Buhari, Tinubu: 500 Generals forced out despite rising insurgency<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill policeman in Benue checkpoint<\/p>\n<p>Five pregnant Ondo girls rescued from baby factory, owner arrested<\/p>\n<p>No abduction of 15 A\u2019Ibom students, says CP<\/p>\n<p>Economic recovery has begun \u2013 Edun<\/p>\n<p>Soludo\u2019s N1m promise for voters to curb apathy \u2014 APGA<\/p>\n<p>Reps summon NAFDAC, police, others for illicit drug probe<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to host maiden IPI Africa bloc meeting<\/p>\n<p>Amnesty chief defends expansion of Niger Delta scholarship scheme<\/p>\n<p>FG woos global investors to Nigerias solid minerals sector<\/p>\n<p>Edo, Delta students get N18m in energy firm&#8217;s quiz<\/p>\n<p>Senator kicks off 12 electrification projects in Ogun communities<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu mourns Lagos DPO who died during surgery<\/p>\n<p>Airpeace begins direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow Airport<\/p>\n<p>Warri-Itakpe train service resumes Wednesday<\/p>\n<p>Hisbah cancels court-ordered TikTok celebrities&#8217; wedding in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Police confirm EFCC raid in Akwa Ibom, dismiss abduction claims<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti APC congress peaceful, no petition received Appeal panel<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Dangote begins refinery expansion to 1.4mbpd<\/p>\n<p>SERAP demands NNPCL account for oil revenue, threatens legal action<\/p>\n<p>NECO opens UK exam centre for Nigerians in diaspora<\/p>\n<p>No contractor has paid bribes under my watch, says Okpebholo<\/p>\n<p>Rice price crashes in Lagos markets as supply surges<\/p>\n<p>Suspected vandals destroy transmission line in GombeDamaturu tower, says TCN<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers kill 80 bandits in Kebbi border clash<\/p>\n<p>UK police arrest asylum seeker sex offender mistakenly freed<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria will go to World Cup Chelle<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest two suspected bandits in Kano<\/p>\n<p>India, China to resume direct flights as ties improve<\/p>\n<p>PDPll win Benue in 2027, says Ortom<\/p>\n<p>Atiku pays tribute to Stella Obasanjo<\/p>\n<p>Police probe viral video of man with severed hand in Edo<\/p>\n<p>Convention: PDP seeks support from INEC, security agents<\/p>\n<p>INEC to deploy 24,000 ad hoc staff for Anambra poll<\/p>\n<p>PDP unveils 13-member screening panel for national convention<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti 2026: PDP aspirant pledges to develop tourism, tech sectors<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery Signs Deal with Technology Licensor to Raise Capacity to 1.4m bpd in Three Years<\/p>\n<p>Seast PDP Lawmakers Threaten to Boycott Partys Convention<\/p>\n<p>CITN Pays Tribute to Late Pioneer President, David Olorunleke<\/p>\n<p>NECO Expands Reach, Opens UK Examination Centre<\/p>\n<p>Amidst Elevated Provisioning, 10 Banks\u2019 Impairment Charges Up 59.6% to N1.58trn<\/p>\n<p>PDP Unfazed by Litigation, Appoints Jegede as Head of 13-member Convention Screening Committee<\/p>\n<p>Oramah: Afreximbank\u2019s Financial Position Grew Almost Eightfold During My Tenure<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s Governance under Scrutiny as CISLAC Unveils 8th SDG 16 Shadow Report<\/p>\n<p>Frozen Accounts: MFM Alleges Discrimination by UK Commission<\/p>\n<p>How Deputy Speaker Kalus Push Got Constitution Review Committees Nod for Additional State for South East<\/p>\n<p>Rep Dasuki Makes Historic Sacrifice, Declines Re-election into House of Reps to Pave Way for Younger Leaders<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump co-signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders seek sustainable, inclusive real estate development<\/p>\n<p>PMS tanker, gas explosion hit Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Council tasks authorities on hazardous stockfish preservation methods<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Poultry farming is no longer lucrative like in the past\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Farmers, civil society renew calls for GMOs ban<\/p>\n<p>Dangote refinery expands capacity from 650k to 1.4m barrels a day<\/p>\n<p>Osun APC dismisses Adelekes claim of recruiting 5,000 teachers in 3 years<\/p>\n<p>Southeast lawmakers threaten to boycott PDP convention over woman leader post<\/p>\n<p>Niger Delta groups, scholars seek end to gas flaring, overhaul of NDDC<\/p>\n<p>Lagos socialite, Pretty Mike, detained over drug-themed party nightclub<\/p>\n<p>In Pictures: NDLEA uncovers UK-bound cocaine in cream containers, arrests Lesotho national<\/p>\n<p>Lagos 3.366tr budget records 80% performance Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Defections to APC driven by belief, not pressure ex-Rep Adeh<\/p>\n<p>Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation -Obi<\/p>\n<p>PFN demands end to killings, says violence knows no religion<\/p>\n<p>India Police arrest three Nigerian women for cocaine, MDMA<\/p>\n<p>Sounds of the runway How Afrobeats is becoming fashions best friend<\/p>\n<p>2027: Rep Dasuki declines re-election into House of Reps to pave way for younger leaders<\/p>\n<p>Extend TETFund support to private varsities, Chrisland VC urges FG<\/p>\n<p>Farotimi condemns crackdown on protesters, says Nigeria still failing its citizens<\/p>\n<p>Turaki: Blending integrity, loyalty, vision in PDP leadership<\/p>\n<p>65 countries submit entries for Rivers International Film Festival<\/p>\n<p>Hansatu Adegbite urges teachers to embrace AI for future-ready education<\/p>\n<p>NARD to begin indefinite strike Friday over unmet demands<\/p>\n<p>Lagos govt rescues mentally challenged woman accused of harassing Agege residents<\/p>\n<p>UK police hunt asylum seeker mistakenly freed for sex offence<\/p>\n<p>FG, UNIDO launch $175m partnership to boost local manufacturing and exports<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fed set to cut interest rates again despite US govt shutdown<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA uncovers UK-bound cocaine in cream containers, Meth in water heater<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill one, abduct seven travellers on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway<\/p>\n<p>NECA, MAN, NACCIMA reject Senate\u2019s NSITF takeover<\/p>\n<p>Police bust baby factory, rescue 5 victims, arrest suspects<\/p>\n<p>Enugu govt arrests man for defiling 2 daughters<\/p>\n<p>Some yahoo boys are geniuses, require redirection, not condemnation \u2014 Peter<\/p>\n<p>Less than 4% of Nigerians Invest in Capital Market \u2014 SEC DG<\/p>\n<p>Cooking Gas Shortage: Stakeholders call for speedy investment in LPG, CNG infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>High cost of cooking gas: Saw dust now the alternative<\/p>\n<p>Police deny attacking residents during demolition in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>How l was raped by a labourer while returning from church fellowship Victim<\/p>\n<p>Police burst baby factory, rescue five victims, arrest prime suspect, accomplices in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>SDGs:Nigeria set to benefit from over $40trn global devt partners, humanitarian organisations<\/p>\n<p>Hisbah halts alleged same-sex wedding in Kano, arrests 25<\/p>\n<p>Gas explosion rocks Orile, destroys several shops<\/p>\n<p>Resident doctors declare indefinite nationwide strike from Oct 31<\/p>\n<p>Air Peace begins direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow Airport<\/p>\n<p>PDP South-East lawmakers threaten to boycott partys national convention<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA arrests 75-year-old grandpa for drug peddling in Abia<\/p>\n<p>Isoko communities threaten to halt oil exploration over non release of funds for development<\/p>\n<p>Despite restraining court order, Lagos demolishes over 70 houses in Oworonshoki<\/p>\n<p>Chinese investments in lithium processing hits $1.3bn Alake<\/p>\n<p>Outrage as NECA, MAN, NACCIMA, others reject Senates move to hijack NSITF<\/p>\n<p>How hypertension silently threatens future of Nigerian young adults<\/p>\n<p>If Im kidnapped, dont pay ransom Plateau Cleric tells followers<\/p>\n<p>Rice prices crash across Lagos markets amid increased supply<\/p>\n<p>Residents differ as Gov Eno blames Uyo road potholes on heavy rains<\/p>\n<p>Bad governance, not Shariah, fuels insecurity SCSN replies Kukah<\/p>\n<p>Kano Sharia Police cancel TikTok couples court-ordered wedding<\/p>\n<p>Two suspects arrested over $102m Louvre Jewel heist in Paris<\/p>\n<p>Dont succumb to oppositions intimidation, APC chieftain advises INEC chairman<\/p>\n<p>Drug Party: NDLEA arrests Pretty Mike, 100 others at Lagos nightclub<\/p>\n<p>NECO expands global footprint, opens first examination centre in UK<\/p>\n<p>TCN reports vandalism of tower T347 along GombeDamaturu 330kV transmission line<\/p>\n<p>IMF acknowledges Nigerias economic reforms<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Retirement Benefits: Service Chiefs To Go Home With Bulletproof SUVs, Prado Jeeps, $60,000 For Medicals<\/p>\n<p>4 Occupants Injured As Car Crashes Into Abuja\u2019s Millennium Park<\/p>\n<p>Immunisation: FCTA Engages Religious Leaders To Tackle Non-compliance In Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Mining: Nigeria Is Best Place To Invest, Alake Tells Chinese Businesmen<\/p>\n<p>\u2018In My House, I\u2019m A Queen\u2019, Regina Daniels Flaunts New Mansion Amid Marital Crisis<\/p>\n<p>After Killing 50 Terrorists In Foiled Multiple Attacks, Troops Neutralise Another 10 In Borno<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Researcher Develops Deep Learning Model To Transform Brain Cancer Diagnosis<\/p>\n<p>APC Disowns Viral Congress Timetable<\/p>\n<p>Air Peace Begins Abuja To Heathrow Direct Flight<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery Expands Capacity To 1.4m Barrels Per Day<\/p>\n<p>Tension On Ore-Benin Expressway As Policemen \u2018Fire\u2019 At Passenger Bus<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Records $50bn Cryptocurrency Transactions In 1 Year<\/p>\n<p>NECO Opens Centre In United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA Arrests Lagos Socialite Pretty Mike, Others At Drug Party<\/p>\n<p>Rep Dasuki Declines Re-election Bid Into House Of Reps To Pave Way For Younger Leaders<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PBAT group flays reports linking Tompolo to ultimatum to release Kanu<\/p>\n<p>Reality star Ike prays for Tuoyo amid NDLEA arrest<\/p>\n<p>Demolition: Police dismiss alleged violence in Oworonshoki<\/p>\n<p>SDP faction expels ex-presidential candidate, Adebayo, others<\/p>\n<p>Why we expanded PAPs scholarship scheme, by Otuaro<\/p>\n<p>Imo builds new bus terminal on Onitsha road<\/p>\n<p>Israeli-Gaza: Nigeria insists on two State solution<\/p>\n<p>NAPTIP nabs 60-year-old orphanage owner, three others for alleged child sale, illegal adoption<\/p>\n<p>Over $50bn in Crypto transactions passed through Nigeria in one year-SEC<\/p>\n<p>Nnamdi Kanu: Tompolo distances self from 21-day ultimatum to FG<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Dangote Refinery eyes daily production of 1.4 m barrels<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Dangote Refinery for listing on Nigerian Stock Exchange<\/p>\n<p>Group hails Budget Office DG Yakubu for transparency, improved fiscal performance<\/p>\n<p>400 CBOs, CSOs endorse Tinubu for 2027, cite strong oil and gas reforms<\/p>\n<p>Air Peace begins direct flight from Abuja to Heathrow<\/p>\n<p>Fani-Kayode: Uba Sani divine gift to Kaduna State<\/p>\n<p>NECO opens UK exam centre for Nigerians in Diaspora<\/p>\n<p>NEITI commends exit from FATF grey list<\/p>\n<p>Southeast PDP moves to rebuild party in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>SCSN faults Kukah over comments on Shariah<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Poll: Seven suspected cult election riggers arrested<\/p>\n<p>Lagos monarch calls for probe into demolition of shops, mosque in Costain<\/p>\n<p>12 drone pilots graduate from ARCO academy in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA raids Lagos nightclub, arrests Pretty Mike, others over drug party<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Farmers, FG disagree over drop in food prices<\/p>\n<p>Fuel Spills as Another Tanker Falls in Niger<\/p>\n<p>High rent driving us out of Abuja \u2013 Residents<\/p>\n<p>Soludo, Moghalu, others in last-minute push ahead Anambra gov\u2019ship poll<\/p>\n<p>Socialite, 100 others nabbed with illicit substances in NDLEA Lagos raid<\/p>\n<p>UniJos student allegedly kills, buries colleague in shallow grave<\/p>\n<p>NYCN To Sowore: Stop Using Democratic Freedom For Personal Gain<\/p>\n<p>ADC to INEC: Dont ignore Soludos cash for votes pledge<\/p>\n<p>Rice price crashes across Lagos markets<\/p>\n<p>Rep Dasuki: I wont seek Re-election so others can have a chance<\/p>\n<p>Residents Doctors To Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands<\/p>\n<p>Shariah Council: Kukahs remarks unfair, insensitive<\/p>\n<p>Blackout in Borno, Yobe as vandals strike again<\/p>\n<p>Unmet Demands: Kaduna Judiciary Workers declare Indefinite Strike<\/p>\n<p>National Assembly committee recommends creation of six new states<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FGs YEIDEP Postpones Business Grant 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