{"id":32029,"date":"2025-11-02T02:42:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T02:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32029"},"modified":"2025-11-02T02:42:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T02:42:56","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-2-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32029","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 2 November 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump to Nigeria: Stop the killings or face military action<\/p>\n<p>CPC label distorts Nigeria\u2019s true identity &#8211; Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>FG rejects Trumps country of particular concern tag on Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>FG to release N11.995bn arrears to doctors, others within 72 hours<\/p>\n<p>Power struggle tears PDP apart<\/p>\n<p>Reps propose N3,500 daily wage for unskilled labour<\/p>\n<p>Violence, apathy mar Niger LG election<\/p>\n<p>FG insured 250,000 farmers in eight states \u2013 Report<\/p>\n<p>(UPDATED) PDP NWC suspends legal adviser, Anyanwu, others amid convention crisis<\/p>\n<p>21 dead, over 30 missing in Kenya landslide<\/p>\n<p>Osun resident doctors join nationwide indefinite strike<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill seven, injure one in fresh Kaduna community attack<\/p>\n<p>Fund youths ideas to drive growth, Edun tells bankers<\/p>\n<p>Police intercept bus loaded with drugs in Delta<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC destroys over 80 containers of fake drugs, food items<\/p>\n<p>Claims of Christian killings in Nigeria gross exaggeration Onanuga<\/p>\n<p>Foundation awards 19.7m scholarships to underprivileged children<\/p>\n<p>Data should serve as tool of empowerment, not control Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Ogun CP urges families to promote peace for national development<\/p>\n<p>Elevation call to greater service, Anambra CP tells newly-promoted officers<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s &#8216;country of particular concern&#8217; tag based on outright falsehoods &#8211; Shehu Sani<\/p>\n<p>Tanker crash spills petrol, causes traffic on KadunaZaria highway<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner hails Ogun women in tiling, block-laying training programme<\/p>\n<p>UN says gender equality is key to lasting global peace<\/p>\n<p>NEMA receives 131 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic<\/p>\n<p>Foundation renews call for justice in Ochanya abuse case<\/p>\n<p>FIFA managed $1.19m project directly, not NFF &#8211; Dikko<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery promises steady fuel supply, says ouput exceeds demand<\/p>\n<p>Troops destroy bandits camp, arrest seven suspected cultists in Benue<\/p>\n<p>EFCC probes rapper Oladips 10m extortion allegation, suspends operatives<\/p>\n<p>Minister disburses N100m grants to traders, artisans in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Good leadership, not foreign help, key to Nigerias progress Sowore<\/p>\n<p>Dry port: Oyo hands over 90 hectares of land to FG<\/p>\n<p>Old INEC will conduct Anambra election despite leadership change Group<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders advocate modernisation of transport infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Ex-US mayor, Sultan clash over alleged Christian genocide<\/p>\n<p>JAMB flags 2,658 admissions as illegal<\/p>\n<p>15% fuel tariff: PETROAN asks NNPC to reopen refineries before Dec<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump Doubles Down on Christian Genocide Claim, Threatens Military Action in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Ndume Urges Tinubu to Engage US After Trumps Designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern<\/p>\n<p>South-east Business Leaders Meet Sanwo-Olu to Strengthen Collaboration with Lagos Govt<\/p>\n<p>Road Infrastructure: CUPP Commends Tinubu, Applauds Umahis Hands-on Approach to Project Delivery<\/p>\n<p>Town Union Leaders Decry Demolition of Igbo Property, Assets in Lagos, Flay FG for Ominous Silence<\/p>\n<p>Aiyedatiwa Hails Pensioners Sacrifices, ReleasesN7bn for Gratuities<\/p>\n<p>Political Rifts Deepen in Osun APC as Oyetola Faces Accusations of Nepotism, Favouritism<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Responds to Trump, Says Nigeria Has Constitutional Guarantee to Protect Citizens of All Faiths<\/p>\n<p>FG Rejects Trumps Designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern<\/p>\n<p>NDDC Boss Dissociates Self from Reports Attributing Purported Arrest to Gov Diri<\/p>\n<p>JAMB Conducts Promotional Exam for 450 Civil Servants<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu, NGX Group Champion Creative Economy Financing at Closing Gong Ceremony for Lagos Fashion Week<\/p>\n<p>DSS As Financial Watchdog Curtailing Multi-Billion Cyber Fraud In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG pledges to release N11.995b arrears to doctors, other health workers within 72 hours<\/p>\n<p>Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over &#8216;killing of Christians&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Bandits attack Kano communities, kill three villagers<\/p>\n<p>EFCC probes rapper Oladips\u2019 \u20a610m extortion allegation, suspends operatives<\/p>\n<p>Doctors&#8217; strike: FG to release \u20a611.9b to clear outstanding arrears<\/p>\n<p>Abuja teacher gets life sentence for raping nine-year-old boy<\/p>\n<p>Disciplined cost management, prudent risk practices lift Ecobank PBT to $657m<\/p>\n<p>Vandalism: NSCDC vows to make Cross River unsafe for criminals<\/p>\n<p>Bode George faults court judgment stopping PDP convention<\/p>\n<p>HURIWA hails Trump, accuses FG of ignoring Christian genocide<\/p>\n<p>34.7 million Nigerians projected to face food insecurity by June 2026<\/p>\n<p>Experts advocate shift to alternative building materials<\/p>\n<p>Ex-APC chieftain commends Trump for declaring Nigeria country of particular concern<\/p>\n<p>Pulmonary Hypertension: The hidden disease killing Nigerians and urgent need for treatment<\/p>\n<p>Defections to APC driven by fear of losing 2027 elections Onuoha<\/p>\n<p>ICAN UK chair reveals over 550 members in updated database<\/p>\n<p>US tariffs on heavy trucks, buses take effect<\/p>\n<p>Galatasaray slap massive 130 million price tag on Osimhen<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigerians groan as FG, States, LGAs \u2018smile to the bank\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Nigeria protects citizens of all faiths,\u2019 Tinubu reacts to Trump\u2019s comments<\/p>\n<p>PDP NWC suspends Anyanwu, others; faction announces new Chairman<\/p>\n<p>2027: Northern elders, politicians push for united front, mull regional summit<\/p>\n<p>3 killed as bandits launch fresh attacks on Kano border communities<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC alleges assassination plot in attack on officials at Lagos Trade Fair<\/p>\n<p>Just in: Labeling Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our reality Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Democracy has come to stay, says Bago as Niger conducts LG polls<\/p>\n<p>MURIC to CAN: Tinubu treated you well; why betray him to Trump<\/p>\n<p>Mixed reactions trail 15% import duty on petroleum products<\/p>\n<p>UCH resident doctors join nationwide strike, seek resilient healthcare system<\/p>\n<p>FCT Court jails teenage teacher for life over defilement of 9-year-old<\/p>\n<p>Army crushes terror cells, rescues 17 kidnap victims, nabs 20 suspects<\/p>\n<p>FG reiterates commitment to religious tolerance after Trumps comment<\/p>\n<p>Christians facing existential threat in Nigeria Trump<\/p>\n<p>EFCC suspends officers rapper Oladips accused of 10m extortion<\/p>\n<p>Dry Port: Oyo Govt hands over 90 hectares of land to FG<\/p>\n<p>25 years in music: 2Baba under fire for omitting estranged wife, Annie Idibia in his tributes<\/p>\n<p>Warri comes alive as filmmakers, stars storm the city for WIFF<\/p>\n<p>Trump White House restricts reporters access to press office<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3 Killed As Bandits Attack Kano Border Communities<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Attack Benue Lawmaker\u2019s Convoy, Kill Ex-Councillor<\/p>\n<p>Petrol Tanker Falls, Burns In Edo<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Trump Threatens To Stop Aid To Nigeria, Attack Terrorists<\/p>\n<p>Taraba Imposes Ban On Movement Of Live Birds Amid Bird Flu Outbreak<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest Notorious Taxi Driver Linked To Serial Assaults, Robberies In Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Kill 9 Persons In Plateau Communities<\/p>\n<p>Ronaldo Jr. Scores First International Goal As Portugal U16 Team Defeats Wales 3:0<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: PDP Crisis Deepens As Suspended Anyanwu Group Suspends Damagum, Others<\/p>\n<p>Southern Kaduna Now With Us In APC, Says Speaker Abbas<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest 27 Suspects Over Murder Of 2 Brothers In Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna South Senator Katung Dumps PDP, Joins APC<\/p>\n<p>Wildlife Protection Bill Awaits President Tinubu\u2019s Assent As Senate Passes Bill<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Faults US Designation, Says Religious Liberty Thrives In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Atiku Condemns Arrest Of Niger Varsity Student Over Criticism Of Governor Bago, Demands Release<\/p>\n<p>Death Row Inmate Escapes From Yobe Maximum Security Custodial Centre<\/p>\n<p>Troops Arrest 20 Terrorists, Rescue 17 Hostages<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Bandits Kidnap Kebbi Deputy Speaker<\/p>\n<p>Federal Gov\u2019t Reacts To Trump\u2019s Re-designatation Of Nigeria As CPC, Reaffirms Commitment To End Terrorism<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Nationwide Strike Saturday<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct Kebbi Deputy Speaker after mosque prayers<\/p>\n<p>Gov Adeleke didnt attack President Tinubu at South West Summit Osun PDP<\/p>\n<p>15% Fuel Tax: Dont push Nigerians To the Wall, ADC tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Court sacks Reps member Abubakar Gummi for defection from PDP to APC<\/p>\n<p>FG empowers retirees on entrepreneurship skills development<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kidnap Kebbi deputy speaker after night prayer<\/p>\n<p>PDP to appeal court order halting mational convention<\/p>\n<p>Coalition of over 25 ethnic nationalities, diaspora to hold unity festival in Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Wikes group commends landmark judgement halting PDP national convention<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria seeks $1bn World Bank loan to boost jobs, investment<\/p>\n<p>Court asks Meta, Nigeria Data Protection Commission to resolve $32.8m sanction<\/p>\n<p>FG moves to end casualisation, deepen local content Labour Minister<\/p>\n<p>Dangote refinery: Fuel supply now exceeds Nigerias demand<\/p>\n<p>PDP vows to appeal, says court order wont stop national convention<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EFCC probes Oladips allegation of extortion, bars affected officers from operation<\/p>\n<p>Olamide praises Wizkids son Boluwatifes new snippet<\/p>\n<p>Ndume urges Tinubu to engage US over Trumps Country of Concern tag on Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Nobody can force Yilwatda to resign, northern youth tells agitators<\/p>\n<p>Obi Cubana blames solo-ownership culture for African business failures<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: PDP splits as Wike faction suspends Damagun, five others<\/p>\n<p>FG moves to avert strike, begins release of 11.9b for health workers arrears<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Tinubu faults U.S. designation of Nigeria as religious-freedom violator<\/p>\n<p>FULL LIST: Iran, China, Saudi Arabia, others under US Countries of Particular Concern List<\/p>\n<p>Obi donates 20m to educational, health institutions<\/p>\n<p>Police kill two gunmen, foil kidnap attempt in Ebonyi<\/p>\n<p>Apathy, violence, absence of ballot boxes mar Niger council poll<\/p>\n<p>FG explores expanded Chinese infrastructure investment, youth skills development<\/p>\n<p>Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed appointed Commandant of National Defence College<\/p>\n<p>EFCC probes allegations of N10 million extortion from rapper Oladips<\/p>\n<p>MKO Abiolas wife, others grace Oladeles vision presentation for Oyo in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>CRVN applauds Tinubu for approving 15% import duty on petrol, diesel<\/p>\n<p>FG rejects Trumps designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG vows to track monies released for BHCPF implementation in North-West<\/p>\n<p>Ndume blames FG, Senate for Trumps designation of Nigeria as country of particular concern<\/p>\n<p>PDP crisis: Wikes men suspend Damagum, hail verdict against convention<\/p>\n<p>We dont tolerate religious persecution in Nigeria, Tinubu replies Trump<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Attack On Enforcement Officials In Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Anyanwu, others suspended as PDP moves against Wikes men<\/p>\n<p>FCTA: Weve met 90% of resident doctors demands<\/p>\n<p>Country of particular concern: Trumps claim built on lies Shehu Sani<\/p>\n<p>APC Alleges Plot to Attack National Chairman in Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Mining marshals recording major gains, says Dele Alake<\/p>\n<p>Bandits abduct Deputy Speaker of Kebbi Assembly<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Northern youths defend APC chair, dismisses protest threats as \u201cFireplay by Lazy Politicians\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal extend Premier League lead with 2-0 win over Burnley<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians call for caution in reaction to Trump&#8217;s Christian genocide claim<\/p>\n<p>FG begins payment of arrears to health workers as resident doctors begin strike<\/p>\n<p>Trump threatens to launch military attacks in Nigeria over Christian killings<\/p>\n<p>PDP crisis deepens as party breaks into two factions, following Anyanwu, 3 others suspension<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to Trump: Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery vows uninterrupted supply, says 15% fuel import duty for market stability<\/p>\n<p>FG rejects Trump&#8217;s claim of &#8216;genocide against Christians in Nigeria&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Why rising profits don\u2019t mean booming sales for Nigeria\u2019s FMCG firms<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Rejects US Label Of Nigeria As Religious Persecution Hotspot<\/p>\n<p>Characterization Of Nigeria As Religiously Intolerant Doesnt Reflect Our Natl Reality, Tinubu Replies Trump<\/p>\n<p>Army: Troops Intensify Clearance Operations Across Taraba<\/p>\n<p>FG Releases 43.3bn For Health Workers, Begins Fresh Recruitment Drive<\/p>\n<p>NLC Vows To Resist Alleged Plan To Politicise Workers Compensation Fund<\/p>\n<p>Plateau Govt Signs N13.7bn Contract To Rehabilitate Major Water Plants<\/p>\n<p>Shehu Sani Faults Trump Over Nigerias Terror Designation<\/p>\n<p>PDP Suspends Anyanwu, Bature, Ajibade For Anti-Party Activities<\/p>\n<p>UNIZIK Alumni Association Holds Annual Convention In Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Genocide: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Tackling Violent Extremism<\/p>\n<p>Atiku Condemns Arrest Of Niger Student Over Comment On Gov Bago<\/p>\n<p>Oborevwori Inducted Into SWAN-Nigeria Order Of Sports<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2027: NEF, NPCG advocate united front, return to Sardauna-era of inclusiveness<\/p>\n<p>Those calling for Yilwatdas resignation are impostors, not APC members Northern Youths<\/p>\n<p>Over 2,000 benefit from Seadogs free medical outreach in Akwa Ibom community<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: PDP suspends national secretary Anyanwu, Ajibade, others<\/p>\n<p>Lagos govt. dismantles over 200 illegal shanties<\/p>\n<p>N10m 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