{"id":32233,"date":"2025-12-12T02:44:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32233"},"modified":"2025-12-12T02:44:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:44:52","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-12-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32233","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 12 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump launches $1m gold card, direct US citizenship path for wealthy foreigners<\/p>\n

Nigerian soldiers still held in Burkina Faso, says Tuggar<\/p>\n

Sanusi: Nigerian leaders see public office as family business<\/p>\n

Stakeholders caution against indiscriminate arrests of healthcare workers<\/p>\n

FG issues first gas trading licence to boost pricing, liquidity<\/p>\n

FG pledges support for education as Akume, Alaafin get FSS fellowship awards<\/p>\n

FG eyes nationwide EV rollout as CNG attracts $2bn investment<\/p>\n

Energy crisis: Don advocates return to coal-powered electricity<\/p>\n

Reps pass bill to establish specialised medical college for armed forces<\/p>\n

Ruling house rejects KWAM1s lineage claim, bid for Awujale stool<\/p>\n

Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court dismisses ex-ministers no-case submission<\/p>\n

Nigeria records N6.69tr trade surplus in Q3 2025<\/p>\n

Ngiges kinsmen in confusion as EFCC charges ex-minister in court<\/p>\n

Yuletide: Reps urge FG to reduce airport charges by 50%<\/p>\n

Shettima flags off Dangote foundations N100b education scheme<\/p>\n

INEC chairman says poor network hinders result upload on IREV<\/p>\n

Tinubu transmits 20262028 MTEF\/FSP to Senate for speedy approval<\/p>\n

Forbes names Okonjo-Iweala, Abudu among worlds 100 most powerful women<\/p>\n

Housing ministrys perm sec assures staff of improved welfare<\/p>\n

#EndSARS massacre at Lekki tollgate was fake news, Lai Mohammed insists<\/p>\n

FG backs Agrihub scale-up to create 30,000 jobs for youths<\/p>\n

Turaki calls for selfless leadership, as EX-Officio members declare support<\/p>\n

78 Kuje inmates receive certification in professional painting, decoration<\/p>\n

Defeating Tinubu will be easier than APCs victory against Jonathan, says ADC<\/p>\n

Oyo varsity confirms NELFUND loan disbursements for 1,101 students<\/p>\n

Police opens application for recruitment of 50,000 constables<\/p>\n

Wrong to subject Christians to Sharia law Sultan of Sokoto<\/p>\n

Tinubu can find soldiers for France but not for Nigerians dying in their homes<\/p>\n

Fubara has fallen in love with a captor PDP National Publicity Secretary<\/p>\n

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

Alleged N2.2bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-labour minister Ngige today<\/p>\n

Senate firestorm: Oshiomhole, Ndume lock horns on Omokri\u2019s nomination<\/p>\n

Insecurity: FG approves 94,000 new enlistments<\/p>\n

S\u2019South govs, PDP mourn Bayelsa deputy gov\u2019s death<\/p>\n

Fubara pushing Rivers towards fresh crisis, says Speaker<\/p>\n

Owo massacre: Catholic priest recounts church bombing, shootings in court<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Plateau gov meets defence minister, seeks collaboration<\/p>\n

Salary arrears: Protesting workers shut Edo LG secretariat<\/p>\n

FG secures over N6bn private-sector funding to expand 3MTT nationwide<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt Minister<\/p>\n

Digital workforce will power Nigerias next chapter – Tinubu<\/p>\n

FG reaffirms commitment to inclusive family planning<\/p>\n

Angry passenger arrested for destroying laptops over flight cancellation<\/p>\n

NBA urges Makinde to rebuild Oyo security framework<\/p>\n

Ambassadorial nominees: Senate panel screens Omokri, Yakubu, others<\/p>\n

Idoma monarch installed as Bayelsa varsity chancellor<\/p>\n

FG okays Nigerias first gas trading licence to boost liquidity, pricing<\/p>\n

Reps seek cut in airfares ahead of Yuletide<\/p>\n

Awujale bid: Ruling house rejects KWAM1s application<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspect over killing of woman, infant in Katsina<\/p>\n

EFCC may charge ex-Anambra gov Ngige to court – Ex-aide<\/p>\n

INEC chairman raises concern over unclean voter register<\/p>\n

N33.8bn fraud: Court dismisses ex-minister Mammans no-case submission<\/p>\n

Senate receives Tinubus 20262028 MTEF\/FSP for approval<\/p>\n

Reps seeks to amend CBN Act for better oversight, transparency<\/p>\n

ADC unveils Delta committee, vows to unseat Tinubu, Oborevwori<\/p>\n

El-Zakzaky questions source of bandits weapons, accuses govt of complicity<\/p>\n

Okonjo-Iweala celebrates Forbes’ world’s most powerful women recognition<\/p>\n

How to apply for Nigeria Police Force recruitment 2025\/2026<\/p>\n

EFCC interview was about Abacha loot duplication allegation, not terrorism – Malami<\/p>\n

Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu make Forbes’ world’s most powerful women 2025<\/p>\n

Students, management fume over bandits prank filmed at Lagos varsity<\/p>\n

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

Fagbemi Calls FoI \u2018Oxygen of Democracy\u2019 As Stakeholders Demand Overhaul of Transparency Systems<\/p>\n

NCC Blocks Seven Piracy Sites, Calls for Stronger Digital Safeguards in Nollywood<\/p>\n

Rivers National Assembly Caucus Condoles With Rep Abiante over Wifes Death<\/p>\n

INEC: Voter Apathy Cannot Be Solved By Technology Alone<\/p>\n

Shettima Seeks More Investment in Education to Reverse West Africas Low Human Capital Index<\/p>\n

Acute Water Scarcity Hits Minna, Environs<\/p>\n

Akpoti-Uduaghan Builds State-of-the-Art Maternity Centre Without Constituency Funds<\/p>\n

FG: We Wont Allow Terror, Divisive Acts to Derail Nigeria, Charges Religious Leaders<\/p>\n

Court Stops IGI, Four H Nigeria Ltd From Selling Lekki Land in N21.5bn Sale Dispute<\/p>\n

Olawuyi: N Assembly ll Continue to Deepen Governance at Grassroots<\/p>\n

New Tax Laws: Zacch Adedeji Signs Digital Transformation Deal with French Tax Authority<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Flay Neglect of South-south Region Despite Powering Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigerias Active Internet Subscribers Hit 142.6M as Mobile GSM Maintains Lead<\/p>\n

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

US seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft<\/p>\n

Bird strike grounds flight, triggers passenger riot at Abuja Airport<\/p>\n

Army 8 Division graduates 60 battle-ready soldiers<\/p>\n

Owo church attack: We saw hell, over 40 of my members died, Priest tells court<\/p>\n

Ambassadorial appointment: Drama as Senate clears Dambazau, Fani-Kayode, Omokri, others<\/p>\n

EFCC to arraign ex-minister Ngige Friday<\/p>\n

Amnesty accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity<\/p>\n

Impact of 3MTT proves Nigeria can build $1tn economy Tinubu<\/p>\n

Envoys: ADC hits Senate for bow-and-go clearance of controversial nominees<\/p>\n

Kidnapping of students in Kebbi, Niger, very disheartening First Lady<\/p>\n

NNPCL Targets over two million increase oil production in 2026<\/p>\n

$1.8 billion lost yearly to Nigeria-linked fraud US alerts<\/p>\n

Uncertainty over Bayelsa Deputy Governors health after sudden collapse<\/p>\n

CBNs FX reforms open new opportunities for growth, non-oil exports<\/p>\n

Tackle insecurity to reduce out-of-school students Oyinlola tells FG<\/p>\n

Time magazine names Architects of AI as Person of the Year<\/p>\n

Reps pass bill to establish specialised medical college for armed forces for second reading<\/p>\n

Maritime security, fleet expansion, personnel development defined my tenure Ogalla<\/p>\n

Reps urge 50% cut in airport charges, tax breaks for airlines<\/p>\n

Ambassadorial Screening: Dambazau, Ibas, Fani-Kayode, Reno, others asked to bow andgo<\/p>\n

Oshiomhole, Ndume clash over Reno Omokris ambassadorial nomination<\/p>\n

Vote Buying: Why weve not charged those arrested in Anambra to court INEC<\/p>\n

Air Power central to Nigerias security success, says Defence Minister<\/p>\n

Soludo seeks to end multiple taxation with new bill in Anambra<\/p>\n

Catholic priest narrates how terrorists bombed Owo church in court<\/p>\n

Political tensions rise in Nasarawa as Lafia LGA chairman suspended amid 2027 election jostle<\/p>\n

FG launches Africas first gas trading market, licenses JEX<\/p>\n

U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft<\/p>\n

Dangote unveils N100bn education fund for Nigerianstudents<\/p>\n

United Nigeria grounds aircraft after bird strike, flights disrupted<\/p>\n

EFCC: Malamis lawyers seek court intervention over continued detention<\/p>\n

Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: Youve a case to answer, court tells ex-Minister, Mamman<\/p>\n

Recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables: PSC opens application portal<\/p>\n

Imo dredgers cry out over alleged multiple taxation by NIWA<\/p>\n

7 critical investment moves to make before retiring in Nigeria<\/p>\n

FCCPC seals Ikeja Electric office over prolonged violation of consumer rights<\/p>\n

Nasarawa gets new Commissioner of Police<\/p>\n

Mutfwang absorbs 700 ad-hoc staff, ends 23-year wait for employment<\/p>\n

Customs Comptroller Aliyu, who rejected $50,000 bribe, takes helm<\/p>\n

Shiites cant be intimidated by guns, says El-Zakzaky<\/p>\n

No reason for airfares hike Aero Contractors, West Link<\/p>\n

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

Awujale Stool: KWAM1\u2019s Genealogical Linkage Form Signed By Unknown Family Unit Head \u2013 Fusengbuwa Ruling House<\/p>\n

Nigerian Economy: Inflation And The Challenge Of Poverty<\/p>\n

Awujale Stool: KWAM1\u2019s Genealogical Linkage Form Signed By Unknown Family Unit Head \u2013 Fusengbuwa Ruling House<\/p>\n

Oshiomhole, Ndume Clash At Reno Omokri\u2019s Ambassadorial Screening<\/p>\n

Nigerian Leaders Treat Public Office As Family Enterprise \u2013 Sanusi<\/p>\n

Shock, Tributes As Bayelsa Deputy Governor Slumps, Dies<\/p>\n

Dangote Launches N1trn Education Fund To Support 1.3m Nigerian Students<\/p>\n

Benin Republic: Nigeria Urges More Intervention To Stop Coups In Africa<\/p>\n

\u2018You Have Ignited Fresh Crisis\u2019, Speaker Amaewhule Tells Governor Fubara<\/p>\n

\u2018It Felt Like The Ground Caved In\u2019, Witness Recounts Owo Church Bombing In Court<\/p>\n

New Report Exposes Gaps In Reparations For Survivors Of Conflict-related Sexual Violence<\/p>\n

INEC Chairman Raises Concern Over Unclean Voter Register<\/p>\n

Federal Government Sets December Deadline For Civil Service To Go Fully Paperless<\/p>\n

Katsina Okays N30,000 Allowance For Rural Teachers<\/p>\n

Political Class Deliberately Sabotaging Nigeria\u2019s Progress \u2014 Emir Sanusi II<\/p>\n

PHC Awards: NGF To Rank Governors On Health Governance, Financing<\/p>\n

Senate Receives Tinubu\u2019s 2026\u20132028 MTEF\/FSP For Consideration
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\n600 British Empire Artefacts Stolen From Museum \u2013 Police<\/p>\n

Reps Give NNPC 3-month Ultimatum To Begin Clearance Of Retirees\u2019 Accumulated Arrears<\/p>\n

Fighting Corruption Is Like Fighting Drug Cartels, Says Ex-Kano Anti-Corruption Boss<\/p>\n

Federal Government Intervenes As Burkina Faso Holds On To NAF Aircraft, Personnel<\/p>\n

Nigerians Kick As AFCON 2025 Free-to-Air Deal Favours Europe<\/p>\n

Super Falcons Slip To 37th In Latest FIFA Rankings<\/p>\n

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

PSC begins recruitment process of 50,000 constables into Police Force<\/p>\n

Oshodi mob attack: Policeman was on lawful duty, says Lagos Taskforce<\/p>\n

Retired NDLEA directors visit Marwa, pledge continued support for drug war<\/p>\n

Reps reject airfare subsidy, urge government to cut airport charges<\/p>\n

Poor communication infrastructure as major barrier to credible elections, says INEC chairman<\/p>\n

Ministry of Works shines as federal MDAs begin Public Service games in Yola<\/p>\n

AGF takes over trial of lawyer, four others charged with cyberbullying Senator Buba<\/p>\n

MAAUN congratulates Prof Bayero on appointment as first female VC of Northwest Varsity<\/p>\n

FG backs private sector innovation as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease climb<\/p>\n

Lagos pop-culture commentator, Belove Olocha steps into global spotlight<\/p>\n

Group backs northern governors on trust fund, mining freeze, state police<\/p>\n

NGF to name best performing state in health care Friday<\/p>\n

Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Provide your defence, Court tells ex-Power Minister Mamman<\/p>\n

Rivers wont progress amid disagreement, says Fubara<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Senate clears Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Ikpeazu, ex-INEC chair, others for ambassadorial positions<\/p>\n

ABU develops blueprint on agriculture, human capacity development for Zamfara<\/p>\n

Oyo leverages technology to combat gender-based violence, unveils FGM action plan<\/p>\n

First Lady urges Nigerians to reach out more in 2026<\/p>\n

Reps pass bill to establish specialised medical college for armed forces for second reading<\/p>\n

African leaders plan joint colonial reparations claim against UK<\/p>\n

BOI, NCGC launch N10bn guaranteed loan scheme to empower women entrepreneurs<\/p>\n

Owo church killings: How we were attacked Catholic priest tells court<\/p>\n

Why Seyi Tinubu needs maximum security<\/p>\n

Youths hail Tinubu for military intervention in Benin Republic<\/p>\n

Tinubu transmits 2026-2028 MTEF\/FSP to the Senate for approval<\/p>\n

YABATECH students to get funding, training, career opportunities<\/p>\n

Centre urges Reps to safeguard Niger Deltas hard-won peace<\/p>\n

Tinubu deserves support, continuity in 2027 APC chieftain Obilade<\/p>\n

Stakeholders seek inclusion of whole grains in national nutrition policies<\/p>\n

FG reaffirms support for Oyo Federal School of Surveying<\/p>\n

Shettima launches Dangote Foundations 100bn annual scholarship scheme<\/p>\n

FG launches online platform for gas trading, exchange<\/p>\n

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

Oshiomhole, Ndume Clash During Omokris Screening<\/p>\n

Nigerian leaders treat public office as family enterprise Sanusi<\/p>\n

Police withdrawal: Tinubu directs ministers to obtain clearance for escorts<\/p>\n

2027: Defections heighten fear of single party contest<\/p>\n

EFCC compiles charges against Malami<\/p>\n

Ganduje, Barau camps strategise ahead Kano govs possible defection<\/p>\n

Ngige in EFCC custody, says aide<\/p>\n

Trader bags 3 years for forging customs documents<\/p>\n

FG to U.S. delegation: Security challenges in Nigeria not religious<\/p>\n

FG arraigns ex-aviation minister on N5bn corruption charges<\/p>\n

Nigeria loses billions of dollars worth of intellectual property Commission<\/p>\n

Human Rights Day: NGE, SERAP seek end to journalists harassment<\/p>\n

32 Nigerians deported from India<\/p>\n

Botched Benin coup: Nigerian military needs round-the-clock vigilance Defence minister<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspect linked to Anambra lawmakers death<\/p>\n

Application of corruption laws could land citizens in prison ICPC<\/p>\n

How Ramat lost out on NERCs Chairmanship<\/p>\n

FIRS, French Authority seal deal on digital tax administration<\/p>\n

First commercial flight lands at Ekiti airport<\/p>\n

CIPM inducts 1,261, to delist non-financial members<\/p>\n

Rewane predicts 4.1% annual growth in 2026<\/p>\n

FIRS engages security agencies to tackle tax evasion<\/p>\n

70.1m litres of petrol supplied to Nigerian market in November<\/p>\n

Nigeria takes leap in maritime digitisation with ECMS<\/p>\n

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

AFCON 2025: Iheanacho, Okoye out as Chelle names final 28-man Super Eagles squad<\/p>\n

Bayelsa deputy governor Ewhrudjakpo dies after collapsing<\/p>\n

Omokri, Fani-Kayode, others scale Senate committee screening as Oshiomhole, Ndume clash<\/p>\n

Yuletide: Reps decry high airfares, ask FG to cut aviation taxes by 50%<\/p>\n

Reps advance bill to amend CBN Act<\/p>\n

Dangote offers dollar dividends to lure investors to refinery IPO<\/p>\n

FG plans N17.89trn borrowing to fund 2026 budget<\/p>\n

Africa\u2019s richest man gives quarter of his wealth to foundation<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s 300 AI startups train models abroad due to infrastructure gap<\/p>\n

Lagos seeks private capital to fund ambitious transport policies<\/p>\n

Nigeria secures N6bn private-sector support to scale up 3MTT digital skills programme<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s external trade gained pace in the third quarter of 2025 as a steady rise in imports met a firmer…<\/p>\n

FG launches first gas trading, clearing platform<\/p>\n

IFC sets 2026 investment priorities for energy access, jobs, SME growth<\/p>\n

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

Reps Deny Plan To Rename Nigeria As United States Of Nigeria<\/p>\n

Tinubus Anti-Corruption War Political Witch-Hunt Atiku<\/p>\n

Zulum Opens UBEC 28th Quarterly Meeting In Maiduguri<\/p>\n

Ikorodu LG Holds 2026 Budget Retreat<\/p>\n

Terminal Operator Rewards Importers, Exporters At Onne Port<\/p>\n

Fubara Calls On Rivers People To Support Tinubus 2027 Re-Election<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Nigerias True Wealth Lies in Creativity, Not Oil Or Minerals<\/p>\n

Senate Confirms Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Ikpeazu, Others For Ambassadorial Roles<\/p>\n

Nigeria Sliding Into Fanatical Governance, Opposition In ICU Momodu<\/p>\n

Tinubu Submits 20262028 MTEF\/FSP To Senate, Seeks Swift Approval<\/p>\n

Kaduna Financial Inclusion Rises To 66% In Major Milestone Commissioner<\/p>\n

FG Pushes For Transparency In N4.7trn Constituency Projects Implementation<\/p>\n

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

Awujale: Ruling House rejects KWAM1s lineage claim<\/p>\n

Nigerias Super Falcons drop one spot in latest FIFA ranking<\/p>\n

Osimhen scoops top award in Turkey<\/p>\n

Enugu frowns at underage marriage, says perpetrators will be prosecuted<\/p>\n

Ranchers to defence minister: You have less than a year to curb insecurity<\/p>\n

Nigeria loses trillions of naira annually to gender-based violence Minister<\/p>\n

NAFADC destroys N5bn worth of counterfeit, substandard products in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Katung donates relief materials to IDPs, supports rural hospitals in Southern Kaduna<\/p>\n

Group backs northern governors on trust fund, mining freeze, state Police<\/p>\n

Oshiomhole, Ndume clash at Reno Omokris ambassadorial screening<\/p>\n

Second Dr. Joseph Ikyaator National Tennis Open kicks December 16 Organisers<\/p>\n

Nigeria Police schedule date to open recruitment portal for 50,000 Constables<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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