{"id":32289,"date":"2025-12-20T01:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T01:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32289"},"modified":"2025-12-20T01:25:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T01:25:03","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-20-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32289","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 20 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Burna Boy, Olamide earn spots on Obamas favourite songs list for 2025<\/p>\n

Trump refuses to rule out war with Venezuela<\/p>\n

Police clarify legal basis for tinted glass policy, debunks NBA claims<\/p>\n

LG autonomy: Tinubu threatens direct FAAC deductions, executive order<\/p>\n

Multiple budget implementation to end in March 2026 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Detained Nigerian military aircraft, crew depart Burkina Faso<\/p>\n

How Benue teacher was shot dead in confrontation with BSCPG Commander<\/p>\n

2026 budget: Nigerias economy still poses significant risks Economist<\/p>\n

Kano, Port Harcourt airports secure full NCAA certification<\/p>\n

No Mercy for Bandits: Tinubu allocates N5.41trn to overhaul national security<\/p>\n

Im sorry, Nigerians; will never do that again Peller apologises<\/p>\n

Senator Peter Nwaoboshi is dead, Oborevwori mourns<\/p>\n

Police withdrawal: Some lawmakers may not be able to go home today, Akpabio tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Breaking: Tinubu presents N58 trn 2026 budget<\/p>\n

Trump appeals judges order restoring Harvard funds<\/p>\n

Senate confirms Mohammed, Eyesan as NMDPRA, NUPRC CEOs<\/p>\n

Tinubu at NASS to present 2026 Budget to Joint Session of National Assembly<\/p>\n

FEC approves N58.4 7trn for 2026 budget proposal<\/p>\n

2027: Reps increase Presidential candidates campaign spending limits from 5bn to 10bn<\/p>\n

Trump administration suspends US green card lottery<\/p>\n

2023 Election: Osinbajo was Buharis preferred candidate Ojudu counters Omoles claim<\/p>\n

Ondo Deep Sea Port to serve Nigeria, West Africa Aiyedatiwa<\/p>\n

NIPC attracts $10bn investments, over 5,000 jobs in 2025<\/p>\n

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

I faced obstacles on my path to presidency, Tinubu tells APC NEC<\/p>\n

[BREAKING] LG autonomy: Tinubu threatens govs with direct FAAC deductions<\/p>\n

Tinubu presents 2026 budget, proposes N5.41tn allocation for security<\/p>\n

Burkina Faso: Freed NAF aircraft, soldiers proceed on Portugal mission<\/p>\n

Court rejects bid to stop ADC convention<\/p>\n

Comply with S\u2019Court order on LG autonomy, Tinubu tells govs<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct mother, three children, five others in Kogi<\/p>\n

CBN pockets N192m from 82 BDC licensees<\/p>\n

Tinubu urged me to turn Plateau crisis into profit \u2013 Mutfwang<\/p>\n

INEC meets PDP factions over leadership crisis<\/p>\n

Police not served with court order stopping tinted glass permit enforcement FPRO<\/p>\n

TikToker Peller apologises over reckless driving, car crash<\/p>\n

Kukah says Sokoto prison visit, routine Christmas outreach<\/p>\n

Political associates hold prayer session to mark Saraki’s 63rd birthday<\/p>\n

Abbas urges FG to prioritise jobs, realistic spending in 2026<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio present as APC holds 15th NEC meeting<\/p>\n

NDLEA, police promise stronger collaboration to fight drug abuse in Jigawa<\/p>\n

Police arrest 809 suspects in 2025 Abia CP<\/p>\n

NCAA issues aerodrome certificate to FAAN for Kano, Port Harcourt airports<\/p>\n

Released soldiers fly to Ghana, re-route to Portugal MFA<\/p>\n

Trump appeals court order restoring Harvard funding<\/p>\n

Benue disburses N1.275bn support to victims of community attacks<\/p>\n

Ex-Delta senator Nwaoboshi dies, Oborevwori mourns<\/p>\n

Enugu dismisses claim of ceding border community to Kogi<\/p>\n

CSOs raise the alarm over killings, demand protection for IDPs<\/p>\n

Customs seize 20 diverted containers worth over N769m in Kano, Jigawa<\/p>\n

Don urges FG to bolster humanities for nation-building<\/p>\n

Supreme Court throws out INEC’s appeal against SDP, awards 2m costs<\/p>\n

70 per cent of Nigerians back establishment of state police Survey<\/p>\n

Traditional ruler, CAN suspend church activities in Kogi community following attacks<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Presents N58.18trn 2026 Appropriation Bill to National Assembly<\/p>\n

CAN Urges Churches to Close down Over Bandit Attacks in Kogi Community Following Monarchs Directive<\/p>\n

Prof Yadudu Speaks on Alleged Discrepancies in Tax Acts, Says Its Usurpation of Lawmaking Powers<\/p>\n

Court Bars APC, INEC from Removing Eba as CRiver Chairman<\/p>\n

Bauchi NLC Calls for Speedy Prosecution of InsecurityPerpetrators<\/p>\n

At APC Caucus Meeting, Tinubu Assures Nigerians State Police Will Become Reality<\/p>\n

Report: Investment in Renewable Energy Sector Hits $250M from$90M<\/p>\n

FG Hits 100,828 Emails onGOVMail<\/p>\n

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

Charlie Kirks widow endorses Vance for US President<\/p>\n

Fela Kuti honoured with Grammy lifetime achievement award<\/p>\n

DSP killed himself during arms audit probe in Niger, says Police<\/p>\n

Insider Source Exposes Regulatory Inefficiency at NCAA with Records of Major Incidents Involving Private Jets<\/p>\n

Report: Investment in Renewable Energy Sector Hits $250M from $90M<\/p>\n

ALERT: NAFDAC asks Nigerian to avoid Indomie Vegetable Flavour<\/p>\n

Tax \u2018alterations\u2019: Presidency silent as Reps raise probe panel<\/p>\n

Abbas, Gbajabiamila, Oyewole advocate parliamentary diplomacy for conflict resolution<\/p>\n

FG approves 32.9b to expand access to healthcare<\/p>\n

Lagos unveils garden, launches annual Christmas lights ceremony<\/p>\n

Police defend tinted glass permit policy, reject NBA Presidents claims<\/p>\n

Senate confirms Mohammed, Eyesan as NMDPRA, NUPRC CEOs<\/p>\n

Pope names new archbishop to lead Catholics in England, Wales<\/p>\n

PDP factions undergoing alignment, to bounce back soon Saraki<\/p>\n

NYSC punishes 16 corps members with service extension in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa ahead of ministerial conference in Egypt<\/p>\n

PDP meets INEC, awaits Supreme Court judgment on party leadership<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct nine in Kogi community, residents demand aerial surveillance<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks NASS approval to extend 2025 budget to March 2026<\/p>\n

NDLEA secures conviction of over 100 drug offenders in Niger<\/p>\n

Alleged removal of kidney at EKSUTH: Ekiti govt dismisses surgeon<\/p>\n

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

Federal Government Approves \u20a632.9bn To Boost Primary Healthcare Access<\/p>\n

MAN Hails Federal Government\u2019s Wood Export Ban, Says It\u2019ll Boost Local Furniture Sector<\/p>\n

58 NMDC Workers Suspended Over Alleged Violation Of Public Service Rule<\/p>\n

KACCIMA Cautions Federal Government On Fuel Import Policies, Says Local Investments At Risk<\/p>\n

US Rapper Busta Rhymes To Thrill Audience At \u2018Detty December\u2019 Festival<\/p>\n

Police Reject NBA Claim, Say Tinted Glass Permit Policy Not Revenue-driven<\/p>\n

Monarch, CAN Suspend Church Activities In Kabba\/Bunu LGA Over Security Threats<\/p>\n

Controlling 28 States Not Enough, APC Must Build Structures \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Again, Gunmen Storm Kogi Community, Kill 2, Abduct Many<\/p>\n

Security Tops Tinubu\u2019s \u20a658.18trn 2026 Budget Proposal<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: NAF C-130 Aircraft Lands In Accra For Technical Stopover<\/p>\n

Odili Decries Rising Brain Drain Among Nigeria\u2019s Medical Professionals<\/p>\n

2026 Budget Anchored On Stability, Jobs, Poverty Reduction \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n

INEC Meets PDP Factions, Awaits Court Ruling On Party Leadership Dispute<\/p>\n

Ex-Delta North Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi, Dies At 67<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Tinubu Lays N58.18trn 2026 \u2018Budget Of Consolidation\u2019 Before NASS<\/p>\n

NASS Members Ask Tinubu To Review Withdrawal Of Their Police Escorts<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Tinubu Storms NASS For N54.46trn 2026 Budget Presentation<\/p>\n

Akpabio Urges APC To Accommodate Defectors, Warns Against Discrimination<\/p>\n

Tax Act Discrepancies Amount To Usurpation Of Legislative Powers \u2014 Prof. Yadudu<\/p>\n

2027: Ex-Lawmakers Endorse Tinubu\u2019s 2nd Term, Barau For Kano Governor<\/p>\n

\u2018God Will Punish Politicians Who Abuse Power\u2019, Says Ex-Edo Governor Obaseki<\/p>\n

Senate Amends MTEF, Sets 2026 Oil Benchmark At $64.85pb<\/p>\n

China Announces 13% VAT On Contraceptives To Boost Falling Birth Rate<\/p>\n

Senate Confirms Mohammed, Eyesan As NMDPRA, NUPRC CEOs<\/p>\n

FEC Okays 2026 Budget For Presentation To National Assembly<\/p>\n

Suspected Cattle Rustlers Steal 50 Cows In Kogi Community<\/p>\n

Ini Edo Defends \u2018A Very Dirty December\u2019 Film Title After CAN Criticism<\/p>\n

US To Ban Sex-altering Procedures On Minors<\/p>\n

Troops Neutralise 5 Bandits, Recover Motorcycles In Sokoto, Zamfara<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Power Holding Adds 345MW To National Grid<\/p>\n

Reps Raise Presidential Campaign Spending Limit To \u20a610bn<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: INEC Meets Rival PDP Factions For Reconciliation Talks<\/p>\n

US Suspends DV Lottery, Links Programme To School Shootings<\/p>\n

Police Officer Linked To Illegal Arms Deal Kills Self<\/p>\n

Police Confirm Death Of Senior Officer Who Gasped For Breath During Meeting<\/p>\n

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

JUST IN: Senate confirms Mohammed, Eyesan as new CEOs for NMDPRA, NUPRC<\/p>\n

MOC approves 32.9 billion disbursement from BHCPF<\/p>\n

NBA misleading public on vehicle-tinted glass permit policy Police insist<\/p>\n

Army inaugurates housing units, reserves five percent for wounded soldiers<\/p>\n

Speaker Abbas, Gbajabiamila, Oyewole emphasise parliamentary diplomacy for inclusive governance<\/p>\n

Detained Nigerian Military Aircraft, crew finally depart Burkina Faso<\/p>\n

2026 Budget: National Assembly pledges full partnership with Tinubu<\/p>\n

2026 Budget: Tinubu tightens fiscal discipline<\/p>\n

Tinubu unveils 58.37trn 2026 budget, declares end to waste, fiscal indiscipline<\/p>\n

Zulum launches 1bn youth empowerment scheme in Borno<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Former Delta Senator Peter Nwaoboshi dies at 68<\/p>\n

Mother who sold baby, fake drinks producer, drug dealer arrested in Delta<\/p>\n

FEC approves 58.47trn 2026 Budget, amends MTEF<\/p>\n

Imo Police anti-kidnap squad gets youth support amid call for disbandment<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu presents 58.18trn 2026 budget to National Assembly<\/p>\n

UPDATED: PDP crisis: INEC wades in, summons warring parties to meeting<\/p>\n

PANDEF hails Tinubus ongoing reforms in oil, gas sector<\/p>\n

DSP shoots self while under probe over alleged arms supply to bandits<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discrepancies undermine credibility of tax reforms Prof. Yadudu<\/p>\n

Cross River: Bekwarra LG Chair Disowns Resignation Letter<\/p>\n

God will punish politicians who abuse power Obaseki<\/p>\n

FULL SPEECH: President Tinubu presents 2026 budget at National Assembly<\/p>\n

Well continue undertaking our duties pending court ruling Turaki-led NWC<\/p>\n

Tinubu holds emergency FEC, approves N58.47trn for 2026 proposal<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks repeal, extension of 2025 budget<\/p>\n

INEC Meets PDP factions ahead of FCT Polls<\/p>\n

Customs seizes 20 diverted containers worth N769m in Kano, Jigawa<\/p>\n

Shun crime or risk expulsion, Bingham Varsity VC warns freshers<\/p>\n

Nigerian food scientist breaks new ground in US<\/p>\n

Afenifere calls for suspension of tax reform laws<\/p>\n

Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, other Nigerian artistes who have performed at major sporting events<\/p>\n

Uba Sani Emphasizes Collective Approach To Curb Insecurity<\/p>\n

Police officer commits suicide in Niger<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025 Preview: Mali upset on the cards as Morocco set to dominate<\/p>\n

Nenadi Usman-led LP faction sets February 28 for convention<\/p>\n

APC NEC meets today to finalise convention date, address defections<\/p>\n

Tax alterations: Presidency silent as Reps raise probe panel<\/p>\n

FG securing better future for N\/Delta through PAP scholarships Otuaro<\/p>\n

NAFDAC destroys N65bn counterfeit, expired products in Kano, Oyo<\/p>\n

Kukah visits Sokoto prison, meets Kanu, other inmates<\/p>\n

APC announces defection of Mutfwang from PDP<\/p>\n

Reps raise presidential campaign expenses to N10bn, govship N3bn<\/p>\n

No Compromise on Safety NIWA Chief, Shagari warns inland water users<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu threatens it invoke Executive Order to stop governors\u2019 control of LG funds<\/p>\n

2025 budget face competing demands with poor revenue performance \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Tinubu groups bandits, armed groups, enablers as terrorists in new security reset<\/p>\n

Security, health top priorities as Tinubu proposes \u20a658.47trn 2026 budget<\/p>\n

FEC approves N58.47trn 2026 budget<\/p>\n

How Nigeria\u2019s $470m police communication network fell into ruins after 2015<\/p>\n

Police defend tinted glass permit policy, dismiss lawyers’ claims<\/p>\n

Army Chief orders immediate completion of barracks housing projects nationwide<\/p>\n

Tinubu to spend end of year in Lagos, visits Borno, Bauchi<\/p>\n

NAF C-130 crew lands in Ghana after release from Burkina Faso, proceeds to Portugal<\/p>\n

Inflation projected to moderate further in 2026, but no single digit in sight<\/p>\n

Nigeria leads Africa\u2019s 2025 influential business leaders list<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Turaki, Wike factions engage INEC over party legitimacy ahead of 2026 polls<\/p>\n

Obaseki: God will punish politicians who use power for personal gain<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu presents 58.18trn 2026 budget, vows consolidation, stability, shared prosperity<\/p>\n

Foundation, Garden to greatness train 100 women on modern farming in Kano<\/p>\n

FG, IsDB to establish 230-hectare agro-industrial hub in Kano<\/p>\n

Dont smear campaign to derail ongoing reforms in procurement system, HURIWA warns group<\/p>\n

2025: NIPC recounts 3,016 direct jobs in second quarter<\/p>\n

Ministry launches digital platform to drive transparency, reform agenda<\/p>\n

COAS orders reform of army training curricula to tackle security threats<\/p>\n

Navy hands over 58 bags of smuggled rice to Customs<\/p>\n

Electoral Act amendment: Why early voting, others faced challenges Reps panel<\/p>\n

FG recommits to power sector reforms as NDPHC turns 20<\/p>\n

FG spends 72% of revenue on debt servicing as oil slump deepens<\/p>\n

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