{"id":32261,"date":"2025-12-15T04:31:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32261"},"modified":"2025-12-15T04:31:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:31:34","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-15-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32261","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 15 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gunman kills two, injures eight at US Ivy League school<\/p>\n<p>11 killed in terror attack at Australian beach during Jewish festival<\/p>\n<p>Petrol price war turns dirty as Dangote attacks NMDPRA boss<\/p>\n<p>Car imports rebound, hit N1tn in nine months<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve never had N5m, says bandit leader Turji<\/p>\n<p>Presidency, opposition clash over alleged weaponising of EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Fire destroys 48 shops in Lagos market<\/p>\n<p>Eight escape unhurt as aircraft landing gear collapses<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa PDP backs Diri\u2019s autopsy order on late dep gov<\/p>\n<p>ICPC recovers N37.4bn, $2.35m in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Customs, NMDPRA tighten export controls against fuel diversion<\/p>\n<p>Niger abduction: Uncertainty over fate of students still in captivity<\/p>\n<p>Crisis hits Obi\u2019s LP faction as BoT sacks NWC<\/p>\n<p>Coup: Benin Republic arrests Ex-president&#8217;s son<\/p>\n<p>Global uncertainty, Sahel insecurity threaten ECOWAS vision 2050 Touray<\/p>\n<p>ADC demands full disclosure of FIRS-France tax agreement<\/p>\n<p>Ex-lawmaker urges probe as Kwara dismisses bandit arms supply claims<\/p>\n<p>Kemi Badenoch vows to scrap UK&#8217;s petrol, diesel car ban<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders meet to discuss Benin coup attempt, other issues<\/p>\n<p>Northern elders demand immediate termination of FIRS-France tax MoU<\/p>\n<p>How daily reading helped me bag first-class UNIJOS best graduating student<\/p>\n<p>Aircraft makes unusual landing at Kano airport<\/p>\n<p>FG bans admission, transfer into SS3 to curb exam malpractice<\/p>\n<p>Onion farmers forecast higher prices during yuletide<\/p>\n<p>Coastal highway: FG begins compensation for Akwa Ibom farm owners<\/p>\n<p>FG unveils onion support programme for Sokoto farmers<\/p>\n<p>SERAP threatens to sue AGF over N6tn NDDC judgment<\/p>\n<p>ADC begins 90-day membership registration, fixes date for congresses, convention<\/p>\n<p>Over 20,000 applicants sit for NAF recruitment aptitude test<\/p>\n<p>Falana urges social media ban for under-16s<\/p>\n<p>Customs, NMDPRA join forces to curb fuel diversion<\/p>\n<p>ICPC recovers 37.44bn, $2.353m in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Pregnant woman, 18-month-old son feared killed in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Doctor urges regular screening for non-communicable diseases<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu approves N20bn for CCB to boost anti-corruption drive<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been approached to join APC but won&#8217;t defect Natasha<\/p>\n<p>Bandit leader Turji admits to Zamfara peace talks, denies 30m payoff<\/p>\n<p>Northern, Southern youths unite, sign peace accord in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>CCB probing ex-ministers, top govt officials for corruption Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Trump urges prayers for victims of US varsity shooting<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapping: Safe School Project to deploy more security personnel<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Opposition Leaders Raise the Alarm, Accuse FG of Plotting One-party State<\/p>\n<p>Dangote: NMDPRA CEO Must Be Probed, Prosecuted for Graft, Economic Sabotage<\/p>\n<p>Amuka, Osoba, Obaigbena, Ibori, Obi, Adesina, Others Serenade Ijeoma Nwogwugwu at 60<\/p>\n<p>MoU with French Tax Agency Won\u2019t Compromise Nigerian Taxpayers\u2019 Data, Digital Systems, FIRS Clarifies<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Canvasses United ECOWAS Front Against Unconstitutional Change of Govt<\/p>\n<p>Solid Minerals Revenue Hits N58.6bn, Surges Over 54% Above 2024 Collection<\/p>\n<p>Opposition Leaders Raise Alarm over Threat to Nigerias Multi-Party Democracy<\/p>\n<p>Oby Ezekwesili Selected for International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award<\/p>\n<p>Amupitans Doubt on Tech Devices Ensuring Credible Elections Careless, Says Osun PDP<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, Fubara Hail Wike at 58, President Lauds FCT Transformation<\/p>\n<p>Shettima Declares Open 68th Ordinary Session Of ECOWAS Leaders in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>NiMet Predicts Three-day Sunshine, Haziness from Today<\/p>\n<p>NBA Human Rights Institute, Legal Aid Partner on Plight of Vulnerable<\/p>\n<p>NELFUND Applauds N100bn Dangote Scholarship Scheme<\/p>\n<p>Coastal Highway: Winhomes Insists on Collective Action Amid Legal Tussle<\/p>\n<p>FGs Push for Speedy Trial of Terror Suspects<\/p>\n<p>As Northern Leaders UnveilFresh Blueprint on Insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Governors: How 36 States Grew Health Sector Budget by 30% to N2.36tn in 2025<\/p>\n<p>ADC Commences Membership Registration, Sets Dates for Congresses and National Convention<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC dissociates self from factional Accord Party gov primary in Osun<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest mortuary attendant over alleged organ harvesting in Edo<\/p>\n<p>Rabiu rewards long-serving BUA staff with $20.7m cash gifts<\/p>\n<p>N4tr power sector debt fiscally unsustainable CPPE<\/p>\n<p>Napoli stumble at Udinese to leave AC Milan top in Serie A<\/p>\n<p>West African presidents meet after string of coups<\/p>\n<p>2027: Obi cannot win 5% of votes in North, says Pastor Ashimolowo<\/p>\n<p>Coalition gives govt 3-month ultimatum over collapsed Taraba bridge<\/p>\n<p>EFCC denied Malami opportunity to perfect bail Spokesman<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapping, insecurity threaten Nigerias survival GKS president<\/p>\n<p>Ondo varsity seeks N12b annual subvention to attain global status, potential<\/p>\n<p>2026: Adeleke jittery over Oyebamijis emergence as our guber candidate, says Osun APC<\/p>\n<p>Osun 2026: Accord faction picks another candidate days after Adelekes emergence<\/p>\n<p>Ezekwesili wins anti-graft excellence award<\/p>\n<p>21 years after, unions renew call for Nigeria Airways retirees severance<\/p>\n<p>FG bans admission, transfer of students into SS3<\/p>\n<p>Only 22% of Nigeria hospitals have access to clean water Saraki<\/p>\n<p>Woman, infant die as LASTMA, LASAMBUS rescue 10 in Ikorodu road crash<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA arrests bandits drug supplier, seizes 47kg skunk, 170,000 bottles of codeine<\/p>\n<p>Primate Ayodele, Adelabu clash over alleged N150m extortion attempt<\/p>\n<p>ADC announces dates for congresses, convention, begins 90-day membership registration<\/p>\n<p>Corruption: Were investigating former ministers, serving officials, says CCB<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill 11 during Jewish event at Sydneys Bondi Beach<\/p>\n<p>Obi demands probe into alleged arms supply to terrorists by govt officials<\/p>\n<p>N6tr scandal: SERAP demands publication of indicted names in NDDC report<\/p>\n<p>Why civil servants are barred from private business, foreign accounts CCB<\/p>\n<p>Soludo plans dualisation of Onitsha roads to ease traffic<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu approves patency certificate for research institutes turmeric tea production<\/p>\n<p>CSOs alarmed over legislators meddling in exam bodies<\/p>\n<p>U.S. rapper, Cardi B, goes viral in Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n<p>Security forces neutralise notorious bandit Kachalla NaAllah in Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>FG moves to tighten monitoring of N4.7tr constituency projects<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seized C-130 aircraft: 11 soldiers yet to be released in Burkina Faso \u2014 FG<\/p>\n<p>Allegations of A Terrorist: Two former governors fueling insecurity<\/p>\n<p>WAEC\/NECO fees: Benue orders refund of N106,000 charged by school<\/p>\n<p>Dangote alleges sleaze at NMDPRA, demands investigation<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Christian genocide: US, Nigeria close to finalising strategic framework on insecurity \u2014 Riley Moore<\/p>\n<p>Allegations of A Terrorist: Two former governors fueling insecurity<\/p>\n<p>MASSOB comments on Ngiges EFCC arrest following Obis visit<\/p>\n<p>Flybird aircraft suffers nose gear collapse in Kano, NSIB investigates<\/p>\n<p>ICPC recovers N37bn, $2.35m, secures high-profile convictions in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Benin arrests son of former president after foiled coup attempt<\/p>\n<p>Bandits comment: CSO tells Tinubu to redeploy Communication, Digital Economy Minister<\/p>\n<p>Presidency, senators want me to join APC but I wont Senator Natasha<\/p>\n<p>FG bans admission, transfer of students into SS3 over malpractice<\/p>\n<p>Full List: 12 European countries that restrict or do not allow dual citizenship<\/p>\n<p>NAF C-130 aircraft, 11 soldiers yet to be released Foreign Affairs Ministry<\/p>\n<p>Why civil servants are barred from operating businesses, foreign accounts CCB<\/p>\n<p>N6tn NDDC scandal: SERAP threatens contempt suit against AGF Fagbemi<\/p>\n<p>Corruption: We are investigating ministers, top govt officials CCB<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu increases CCB budget from N3bn to N20bn<\/p>\n<p>EFCC denies me opportunity to perfect bail Malami<\/p>\n<p>AFCON: Ivory Coast brace for Group of Death as coach Fae defends squad picks<\/p>\n<p>Turji admits peace talks, denies 30m payoff, accuses ex-governors of fueling insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Hostage Crisis: Senator Arise urges Tinubu not to rule out military option in Burkina Faso<\/p>\n<p>Gov Diri orders autopsy on Bayelsa deputy governors death<\/p>\n<p>BENIN REPUBLIC: How African leaders play into the hands of coup plotters Falana<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi, Others Urge Nigerians To Resist Bad Governance<\/p>\n<p>Aiyedatiwa Promises To Tackle Ondo Varsity Funding Challenges<\/p>\n<p>50 Students Get First Class Degrees At Abiola Ajimobi Technical University<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Remove Corrupt Politicians From Office Through Ballot Boxes\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Bandit Leaders Have Repeatedly Denied Link with Matawalle\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Police Affairs Ministry Goes Paperless As December 31 Deadline Nears<\/p>\n<p>Nwifuru Approves N150,000 Christmas Bonus For Civil Servants<\/p>\n<p>Monarchs, Chiefs Draw Battle Line Over Association ln Delta<\/p>\n<p>Military Winning War In North West, Kills Notorious Bandit Kachalla<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest Man Over Death Of Wife In Imo<\/p>\n<p>Presidency Fires Back At Opposition, Says Anti-Corruption Fight Not A Political Tool<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Alleges Sleaze At NMDPRA, Demands Investigation, Prosecution Of Agency Head<\/p>\n<p>Opposition Leaders Raise Alarm Over Alleged Threat To Nigeria\u2019s Multi-Party Democracy<\/p>\n<p>ICPC Recovers \u20a637.44bn, $2.35m In 2025<\/p>\n<p>7 Days After, Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers Still Detained In Burkina Faso<\/p>\n<p>Content Creator Peller Crashes Car On Livestream Over Alleged Breakup With Girlfriend Jarvis<\/p>\n<p>Ngige: MASSOB Accuses EFCC Of Political Vendetta<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u200eDetty December\u2019 Festival Kicks Off With Pomp, Pageantry<\/p>\n<p>Onion Farmers Warn Of Commodity Price Hike Ahead Of Christmas, New Year Festivities<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Federal Government Bans Direct Admission, Transfer To SS3 Nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Police Ministry Beats December 31 Deadline, Unveils Digital Platform<\/p>\n<p>SERAP Threatens AGF With Lawsuit For Not Enforcing N6trn NDDC Judgment<\/p>\n<p>Africa Faces 130m Housing Deficit By 2030, $1.4trn In Finance Gap, Minister Warns<\/p>\n<p>Urhobo Traditional Rulers Demand Release Of Okuama Leaders<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EU launches 12m programme to strengthen maritime security in West, Central Africa<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Ribadu Hosts US Congressional Delegates In Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo has defied early scepticism with infrastructure push Afegbua<\/p>\n<p>LP Reps task politicians on united front against insecurity, economic challenges<\/p>\n<p>Naira weakens despite CBNs $100m intervention as reserves rise to $45bn<\/p>\n<p>Listed Firms Pump N3.06trn in Taxes on N7.6trn Profits<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over 20,000 applicants participate in NAF recruitment exercise nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Edo police detain mortician over alleged organ harvesting<\/p>\n<p>I wont defect to APC, I will stay in PDP, says Natasha<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: ECOWAS to establish joint counter-terrorism force to tackle terrorism, insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Nwifuru approves N150,000 Christmas bonus for Ebonyi workers<\/p>\n<p>Fed govt stops transfer of students into SS3 in public, private schools<\/p>\n<p>Summit asks Kano govt to domesticate law against gender based violence<\/p>\n<p>Northern Elders demand immediate termination of FIRSFrance tax data MoU<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Another Accord Party guber candidate emerges in Osun 2026 race after Adeleke<\/p>\n<p>Makinde urges Abiola Ajimobi varsity to leverage circular corridor for research, innovation<\/p>\n<p>Terrorism: US, Nigeria close to strategic security agreement Rep Moore<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bandits hit another Kogi Church, kidnap worshippers, residents<\/p>\n<p>Osun govship: Another Accord Party candidate emerges<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja over regional stability, coup<\/p>\n<p>4 Killed, 7 Injured in Kogi Auto Crash<\/p>\n<p>Gov Kefas picks APC membership card ahead of defection<\/p>\n<p>Former Nigerias Ambassador to China, Uthman AbdulAzeez, Dies at 71<\/p>\n<p>Unknown assailants kill pregnant woman, toddler in Kano<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: FG bans admission, transfer of SS3 students<\/p>\n<p>Father allegedly kills, buries teenage son in Edo<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Private jet crash-lands in Kano<\/p>\n<p>EU, Gombe State unveil Solar Powered Health Initiative<\/p>\n<p>Ambassadorial list: Senate to forward observations to Tinubu after screening Ndume<\/p>\n<p>Obi: Rising insecurity shows failure of leadership<\/p>\n<p>Natasha: I wont join APC despite being persuaded by Presidency<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BUA rewards 510 long-serving staff with N30bn<\/p>\n<p>Taraba governor, Kefas defects from PDP to APC<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, ECOWAS leaders forge united front against coups, terrorism<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA arrests bandits\u2019 drug supplier \u2018Gamboli\u2019 in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Fifteen states defy funding gaps to advance electricity market plans<\/p>\n<p>Constitution review bill stalls 20 months after committee launch<\/p>\n<p>Recapitalisation: Insurance underwriters face pressure from broker partners<\/p>\n<p>How Nigerian can trigger real estate growth, build on Q3 gains<\/p>\n<p>How battle to control probes turn lawmakers against lawmakers in the House of Reps<\/p>\n<p>New tax regime frowns at old crude method of collection<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anti-Corruption Fight: EFCC Being Used To Weaken Opposition Atiku, Obi, Mark, Others<\/p>\n<p>Osun 2026: Accord Party Disowns Factional Primary, Affirms Adeleke As Sole Governorship Candidate<\/p>\n<p>Persistent Insecurity Is Failure Of Leadership Obi<\/p>\n<p>APC Leadership Commends Stakeholders For Generosity To Kebbi Peopl<\/p>\n<p>FG Bans Admission, Transfer Into ss3 to Curb Exam Malpractice<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: NLC Insists, Says No Going Back On Nationwide Protest<\/p>\n<p>ADC Demands Full Disclosure Of Nigerias Tax Agreement With France<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria Needs More Transparency, Accountability Ibadin<\/p>\n<p>Oborevwori Condoles Diri, Family, Bayelsans Over Passing Of Ewhrudjakpo<\/p>\n<p>Osun 2026: Ill Beat Oyebamiji For Continuity Of Good Governance Adeleke<\/p>\n<p>Anti-Corruption Fight: ICPC Recovers N37.44Bn, $2.35M In 2025<\/p>\n<p>Private Jet Crash-Lands At Kano Airport<\/p>\n<p>Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Emergence, Right Step Towards APCs Victory Oyintiloye<\/p>\n<p>Adaramodu, Constructs Ultra-Modern Shops To Boost Economic, Community Devt<\/p>\n<p>EU, Gombe Launch Solar-Powered Health Project To Tackle Power Deficit In 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