{"id":32268,"date":"2025-12-16T02:06:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32268"},"modified":"2025-12-16T02:06:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:06:51","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-16-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32268","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 16 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Doctors in England to strike as super flu surges<\/p>\n

Son arrested for murder of movie director Rob Reiner, wife<\/p>\n

Supreme Court did not endorse dissolution of democratic structures during emergency rule – Falana<\/p>\n

Tinubu urges Nigerians to uphold Buharis discipline, integrity<\/p>\n

Most politicians supporting Tinubu cant go home to say it Abaribe<\/p>\n

Tinubu, service chiefs meeting in Aso Villa<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: APC strongly united behind Oyebamiji Oyetola<\/p>\n

Judiciary must guard credibility ahead of 2027 polls, says CJN<\/p>\n

Foreign investors petition AGF, NAssembly over share ownership dispute<\/p>\n

Stock market transacts 553.2m shares worth N13.3bn<\/p>\n

South East Security: Troops rescue 15 kidnap victims in fighting patrols<\/p>\n

I once quit football to become a barber Super Eagles new invitee, Akinsanmiro<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise kidnappers, rescue abducted victims, foil attacks in Kaduna, Plateau<\/p>\n

Encroachment Crisis: Kwara gov directs perimeter fencing of Kwara Poly<\/p>\n

Kano cleric brutally slaughtered; suspected assailant lynched by mob Police<\/p>\n

Nigerias federalism facing existential threats, body of SANs warn<\/p>\n

132 firms access N51.7bn, $359m in local content funding NCDMB<\/p>\n

NANS demands Matawalles sack over alleged links to banditry<\/p>\n

Bayelsa Gov, elders, Tompolo, INEC pay condolence visit over late Deputy Govs passing<\/p>\n

2027 election will define Nigerias democracy Anambra ADC guber candidate<\/p>\n

Delta Police arrest 627 suspected criminals, recover 144 arms and N36m ransom<\/p>\n

Senate kicks against multiple budgets in a fiscal year<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Gen. Musa, Sanwo-Olu, commend soldiers sacrifices<\/p>\n

2027 ll be a defining moment for Nigerias democracy Anambra ADC guber candidate<\/p>\n

Delta police arrest 627 suspected criminals, recover 144 assorted arms, N36m ransom<\/p>\n

Truth under threat as social media distorts narratives UNILAG VC<\/p>\n

Senate claim of not receiving any protest against Renos nomination is disappointing Onoh<\/p>\n

Reps summon Benin, Port Harcourt, Ibadan discos over N100bn debt<\/p>\n

CJN to Courts: Start virtual hearing of cases to reduce delays<\/p>\n

Borno Police avert explosion, recover unexplored ordinances in Maiduguri<\/p>\n

Recuse yourself, you cant investigate me Malami to EFCC chairman<\/p>\n

EFCC accuses opposition of seeking immunity under guise of persecution<\/p>\n

Reps intervene in Dangote-NMDPRA rift, summon parties for explanation<\/p>\n

SERAP to CCB, EFCC, ICPC: Investigate Dangotes allegation against NMDPRA<\/p>\n

Weve degraded terrorists operational capacity, says Defence Minister<\/p>\n

Data Reforms yield results as inflation eases, GDP growth hits 3.98% FG<\/p>\n

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

Police to resume nationwide tinted glass permit enforcement January 2<\/p>\n

S\u2019Court affirms President\u2019s power to declare state of emergency, suspend elected officials<\/p>\n

Inflation eases to 14.45%, OPS seeks MSME credit support<\/p>\n

FG, states, LGAs share N1.93tn November revenue<\/p>\n

I smoked for 27 years, started at 13 \u2014 Tonto Dikeh<\/p>\n

EFCC, Malami trade words over alleged biased probe<\/p>\n

Dangote names N739 as new petrol pump price<\/p>\n

Petrol battlefield: Dangote, importers locked in brutal price war<\/p>\n

Police to resume nationwide tinted glass permit enforcement January 2<\/p>\n

Reps committee moves to resolve Dangote, NMDPRA rift<\/p>\n

Soldiers kill kidnappers, rescue victims in Kaduna, Plateau<\/p>\n

State of emergency: SCourt judgment justifies authoritarianism, threatens democracy PDP faction<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Tinubu meets service chiefs in Aso Rock<\/p>\n

Federation account inflows hit N23tn in 10 months RMAFC<\/p>\n

PICTORIAL: Ooni confers chieftaincy title on Ghanaian President Mahama<\/p>\n

Lagos LG chair presents 5.4bn 2026 budget<\/p>\n

Taraba assembly approves N653.5bn 2026 budget<\/p>\n

No single service can tackle Nigerias insecurity alone Defence minister<\/p>\n

EFCC denies targeting opposition, insists on anti-graft mandate<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Malami asks EFCC chair to step aside, alleges bias<\/p>\n

Nigerian borders now better protected Interior minister<\/p>\n

PSC opens portal for recruitment of 50,000 police constables<\/p>\n

EndSARS: Soldiers deployed to Lekki tollgate fired blank bullets, says Lai Mohammed<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: Anti-Adeleke forces attempting to hijack Accord Party, says spokesman<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Nigerias inflation eased to 14.45% in November, says NBS<\/p>\n

Eight escape unhurt as aircraft landing gear collapses<\/p>\n

NNPC confirms Escravos pipeline explosion contained, communities safe<\/p>\n

Army keeps mum as officers grumble over Tinubus ADC promotion<\/p>\n

Adeleke condoles ex-Osun deputy gov over husband death<\/p>\n

FRSC to prosecute popular TikToker Peller after crash<\/p>\n

US Consulate invites Nigerian students for pre-departure orientation<\/p>\n

Things to know about INECs preliminary voters register display exercise<\/p>\n

Dangote insists ‘oil mafia’ stronger than drug cartels, cites $82m refinery thefts<\/p>\n

Gowon not dead, aide dismisses elder statesman’s death rumour<\/p>\n

Trump happy with our refinery, says Dangote<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria\u2019s Crude Exports Hit N12.8tn, Oil Trade Drives Q3 External Balance<\/p>\n

Stock Market Commence on Positive Note as Investors Trade N13.3bn Shares<\/p>\n

Judiciary Must Guard Credibility Ahead of 2027 Polls, Says CJN<\/p>\n

Stock Market Transacts 553.2m Shares Worth N13.3bn<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Were Mobilising All Military Assets To Protect Nigerians, Crush Security Threats<\/p>\n

FG Shifts from Borrowing to Mass Savings Drive to Tackle Rising Debt, Says Edun<\/p>\n

Alleged N2. 2bn Fraud: Ngige Knows Fate on Bail December 18<\/p>\n

N22.8bn Fraud: Appeal Court Dismisses EFCCs Case Against Ex-Air Force Chiefs<\/p>\n

NAF Airstrikes Disrupt Terrorist Logistics Hub in Southern Tumbuns<\/p>\n

Inflation Drops to 14.45%<\/p>\n

FG Launches 10,000 Women in Mobility Scheme to Boost Economic Inclusion<\/p>\n

Electoral Reforms: Leadership Crucial for Promoting Fairness, Accountability, Says Varsiry Don<\/p>\n

Supreme Court Strikes out PDP States Suit Challenging Declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers<\/p>\n

FG Urged to Back SMEs with Grants, Market Access<\/p>\n

FX Pressure Threatens Nigeria Travel Agents Ability To Compete Globally, Says Ikotun<\/p>\n

Makinde: Govt Has Engaged Amotekun to Protect Varsity Staff, Students<\/p>\n

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

Inflation declines to 14.45% in November<\/p>\n

Federal workers pledge support for NLC nationwide protest<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s food import increased by 25% to N1.1 trillion in Q3<\/p>\n

Delta Assembly passes N1.73tr 2026 Budget, raises allocation beyond governor’s proposal<\/p>\n

\u2018FX reforms, currency adjustment aiding trade surplus\u2019<\/p>\n

FAAC revenue drops by N427.969b as FG, states, LGCs share N1.93tr<\/p>\n

Tinubu holds first meeting with service chiefs after defence minister’s appointment<\/p>\n

Funke Akindele\u2019s \u2018Behind The Scenes\u2019 records over \u20a6200m in opening weekend<\/p>\n

NPA records 1,085% surge in exports as cargo throughput hits 33.5m MT in Q3<\/p>\n

Okpebholo vows to clear inherited salary arrears, gratuities at AAU<\/p>\n

PDP warns of democratic backslide over Supreme Court ruling on Rivers emergency rule<\/p>\n

True measure of leadership lies not in power, privilege, pageantry- Tinubu<\/p>\n

NDLEA seizes 457kg of cannabis, arrests suspected trafficker in Edo<\/p>\n

Makinde urges Tech-U to drive research, industry partnerships for national development<\/p>\n

African SMEs lose $38b in export opportunities annually Expert<\/p>\n

EFCC rejects claims of politicisation, insists anti-corruption war targets all suspects<\/p>\n

Kidnappers abduct 18 passengers on Benin-Akure Road<\/p>\n

Oyo to hold 2025 conversion exam for junior officers December 19<\/p>\n

Reps intervene in Dangote, NMDPRA feud, summon stakeholders<\/p>\n

Inflows to federation account hit N66.42tr in three years<\/p>\n

PDP seeks state of emergency in Kwara, says governor a security risk<\/p>\n

Inflation decline to 14.45% in November<\/p>\n

Alleged N2.2b fraud: Ngige to remain in Kuje prison till December 18<\/p>\n

NELFUND disburses 997m to 5,386 Kwara varsity students<\/p>\n

Foundation launches AI-powered platform for NECO, WAEC preparation<\/p>\n

Four feared dead, worshippers kidnapped as gunmen attack Kogi church<\/p>\n

Ex-Osun speaker Salaam clinches ADC governorship ticket<\/p>\n

Leading scorers in England, Spain, France, Italy, Germany<\/p>\n

Supreme Court upholds presidents power to declare emergency rule<\/p>\n

Plateau governor set to dump PDP for APC Official<\/p>\n

Riverine community protests two-year lack of power, water supply in Rivers<\/p>\n

New tax regime: Rivers residents urged to embrace change<\/p>\n

Experts advocate local digital innovation to bridge gaps in Nigerian healthcare<\/p>\n

Tinubus opposition lacks ideas, without record of performance Presidency<\/p>\n

Controversy as Tinubu allegedly approves ADC Yusufs promotion<\/p>\n

ICPC recovers N37.44bn, $2.35m in 2025 Chairman<\/p>\n

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

Nigerians Now Investing In US Stocks, ETFs, Crypto Onchain \u2014 Chen<\/p>\n

\u2018Sheath Your Swords, We\u2019ll Sort Things Out\u2019, Reps Tell Dangote, NMDPRA<\/p>\n

Police To Resume Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit January 2<\/p>\n

Prophet Who Prophesied TikToker Peller\u2019s Accident Warns Against Another Calamity In February<\/p>\n

Federal Government Suspends NAFDAC Enforcement On Sachet Alcohol Ban<\/p>\n

Alleged Corruption: EFCC, ICPC Yet To Receive Petition Against NMDPRA Boss<\/p>\n

Man Lynched After Stabbing 3 Worshippers To Death In Abuja Mosque<\/p>\n

Police Avert Bomb Explosion In Borno<\/p>\n

Buhari\u2019s Life Proves Power Is About Service, Not Privilege \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n

FAAC Shares N1.928trn To Federal, State, Local Governments For December<\/p>\n

EFCC Denies Persecution Of Opposition Politicians<\/p>\n

Senate Moves To Replace Paper-based Civil Records With Digital System<\/p>\n

Armed Bandits Attack ECWA Church, Abduct 20 Worshippers In Kogi<\/p>\n

NCAA To Link NIN To Pilots\u2019 Licencing, Medical Certification<\/p>\n

FBI Arrests Nigerian Over Alleged Kidnap Of Immigration Officer To Avoid Deportation<\/p>\n

Presidency Excited As Nigeria Beats 2025 Inflation Target, Economic Reforms Show Results<\/p>\n

Police Arrest 2 Guards Over Alleged Theft Of Bauchi Government Vehicle<\/p>\n

Alleged N2.2bn Fraud: Ex-Minister Ngige To Remain In Prison Till December 18<\/p>\n

\u2018Okada Rider\u2019 Allegedly Assaults Customary Court Judge In Delta<\/p>\n

Police Investigate Murder Of Mosque Custodian In Kano<\/p>\n

Delta Police Recover \u20a636m Ransom, 144 Firearms, Arrest 627 Suspects In 2025<\/p>\n

Tinubu Condoles Bayelsa Over Death Of Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Inflation Drops To 14.45% In November<\/p>\n

#EndSARS: Soldiers At Toll Gate Issued Blank Bullets, No Massacre \u2014 Lai Mohammed<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Additional 5 Suspects Linked To 2 Robbery Incidents In Rivers<\/p>\n

Dangote Raises Alarm Over Alleged Sabotage In Downstream Oil Sector<\/p>\n

Supreme Court Upholds President\u2019s Power To Declare Emergency Rule, Suspend Elected Officials<\/p>\n

Trump More Than Happy With Our Refinery \u2014 Dangote<\/p>\n

Fire Guts Abuja Property Linked To Ex-Zamfara Governor Yerima<\/p>\n

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

FAAC revenue falls below N2trn in November allocation<\/p>\n

Religious tolerance will not be compromised Olubadan<\/p>\n

Reps joint committees wade into Dangote, NMDPRA rifts, orders end to hostilities<\/p>\n

Obasa Games 2025 ends as future stars emerge as champions<\/p>\n

Renewed Hope: Fubara, TAF inaugurate first phase of 20,000 low-cost housing units in Rivers<\/p>\n

Niger Delta: Tinubu happy with 4,500 PAP scholarship students in one year, says Otuaro<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct 18 passengers in Edo<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Supreme Court upholds Presidents power to declare emergency rule, suspend elected officials<\/p>\n

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

Inflation drops to 14.45% in November<\/p>\n

We Will Immortalise Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Uba Sani<\/p>\n

Rivers: SCourt backs Tinubu for declaring state of emergency<\/p>\n

JUST IN: 5 abducted in fresh attack on Kano community<\/p>\n

We cant afford to marry, Sokoto residents lament over soaring rent<\/p>\n

NOUN partners British Council to close gap among women<\/p>\n

Woman, 8-month-old baby killed in Lagos auto crash<\/p>\n

FG to rescue onion farmers after N150bn post-harvest losses<\/p>\n

Propaganda not part of public relations NIPR president<\/p>\n

Parents kick as MAAUN charges N750,000 for graduation<\/p>\n

Bello Turji in new video narrates relationship with defence minister<\/p>\n

Adamawa Govt Issues Export Certificates to 150 SMEs<\/p>\n

Coups in Africa linked to Corruption, Poor Accountability<\/p>\n

Clearing $800m airline funds impacted travel business<\/p>\n

Tinubu plotting to destroy multi-party democracy, Atiku, Obi, others raise alarm<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

NLNG Bids Farewell to MD Philip Mshelbila, Appoints Falade as Successor<\/p>\n

Stakeholders push for sustained AI nationwide<\/p>\n

Senate rebukes multiple budget implementation in 2025, orders FIRS to raise 2026 revenue target to N35trn<\/p>\n

Delta community appeals to Tinubu over killings, land grabbing<\/p>\n

Tiv Area Traditional Council Honours Edeh, Alia, Yilwatda at Tiv Cultural Day Celebrations<\/p>\n

Rivers lawmaker loses wife: Tributes pour in for beloved Agnes Abiante<\/p>\n

Frank to Tinubu: Abuse of military ranks endangers democracy, invites coup temptations<\/p>\n

BREAKING: EFCC to Probe BPP Director-General as Mass Protests Erupt in Abuja<\/p>\n

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

ECOWAS orders 25% cut in air transport charges from January 2026<\/p>\n

Senate orders FIRS to raise 2026 revenue target to \u20a635tn, condemns multiple bugdets<\/p>\n

Tinubu holds closed door meeting with service chiefs amid kidnapping crisis<\/p>\n

Police to resume nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permit January 2, 2026<\/p>\n

Malami screams witch-hunt, demands withdrawal of EFCC chairman from probe<\/p>\n

Food inflation falls for fifth straight month to 11.08% in November<\/p>\n

At 14.45%, Nigeria\u2019s inflation falls below budget estimate for first time in 6yrs<\/p>\n

Nigeria grows strawberries, but poor infrastructure keeps them from markets<\/p>\n

Dangote exposes alleged collusion to sabotage economy, challenges NMDPRA’s Ahmed to explain wealth or face prosecution<\/p>\n

Fifteen states defy funding gaps to advance electricity market plans<\/p>\n

Reps summon management of Benin, Port Harcourt, Ibadan Discos over N100bn debt to FG<\/p>\n

Nigeria lags African peers in monetising creativity as intellectual property gaps persist – Report<\/p>\n

Nigeria secures $1bn fund to boost maritime start-ups, blue economy<\/p>\n

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

Were Mobilising All Military Assets To Protect Nigerians, Crush Security Threats Tinubu<\/p>\n

Encroachment: Gov AbdulRazaq Approves Perimeter Fencing Of Kwarapoly<\/p>\n

FCC Acting Chairman Supports Falana On Social Media Ban for Minors, Cites Australian Model<\/p>\n

Malami Accuses EFCC Of Retaliatory Probe, Urges Case Transfer<\/p>\n

Tinubu Acknowledges Selflessness, Patriotism Of Ewhrudjakpo<\/p>\n

Ojodu LCDA Boss Presents N9.8bn 2026 Budget Of Sustainability Growth<\/p>\n

FCC Acting Chairman Supports Falana On Social Media Ban for Minors, Cites Australian Model<\/p>\n

Tinubu Urges Nigerians To Learn From Buharis Life At Biography Launch<\/p>\n

FCT Police Identify Father Of Boy Involved In Suspected Hit-And-Run Incident<\/p>\n

EFCC Denies Persecuting Opposition Politicians, Reaffirms Legal Mandate<\/p>\n

NCDMB Targets 70% Local Content By 2027, Says Oil Sector Key To Industrialisation<\/p>\n

Fiscal Reform Boosts Revenue Inflows Into Federation Accounts RMAFC<\/p>\n

FCC Acting Chairman Supports Falana On Social Media Ban for Minors, Cites Australian Model<\/p>\n

Tinubu Renews Support For Nigerian Army As COAS Annual Conference 2025 Opens In Lagos<\/p>\n

Bandits Storm ECWA Church In Kogi, Kidnap 20<\/p>\n

CRiver NUJ To Join Nationwide Strike Wednesday<\/p>\n

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

Federal High Court disposes 16, 019 cases in 2023\/24 legal year as NBA lauda judges courage<\/p>\n

eHealth Africa, partners push for innovative collaboration to promote adolescent behavioral change<\/p>\n

Senate kicks against multiple budgets in a fiscal year, hands fresh revenue target to FIRS<\/p>\n

FRSC to prosecute TikToker Peller, fires warning shot at celebrities<\/p>\n

Immigration renews onslaught against illegal migrants, enhances surveillance at borders<\/p>\n

IPAC only recognize ADC, LP, other parties factions known to INEC Vice Chairperson<\/p>\n

CAF unveils comprehensive guide for AFCON 2025<\/p>\n

Inside womens struggle for political representation in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Zamfara APC slams Lawal for alleged plot to remove Matawalle<\/p>\n

4 children killed in fresh attack on Plateau community<\/p>\n

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