{"id":32302,"date":"2025-12-21T00:26:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T00:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32302"},"modified":"2025-12-21T00:26:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T00:26:49","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-21-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32302","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 21 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in 6th round of $184m Netflix fight<\/p>\n

Musk wins US court appeal of $56 bn Tesla pay package<\/p>\n

ADC accuses Tinubu govt of tax laws forgery<\/p>\n

US designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern worrisome Tambuwal<\/p>\n

Tinubu renames Federal University after late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi<\/p>\n

NNPP ready to reshape Nigerias democracy, says Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

HURIWA slams army over Warri killing, calls for independent investigation<\/p>\n

Falana, Imoudu family reject N23m compensation offered by Lagos govt for land<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Nigerias case against DR Congo watertight<\/p>\n

Circular road committee briefs Olubadan, seeks royal guidance<\/p>\n

Impact, not figures, must define Tinubus 58.18tr budget Akpoti-Uduaghan<\/p>\n

U.S-based philanthropist feeds 700 families in Kwara<\/p>\n

Tinubu led public procurement reforms a watershed in economic governance NEFGAD<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025 begins in Morocco Sunday with $7m prize at stake<\/p>\n

US suspends green card, citizenship processing for Nigerians<\/p>\n

Train crushes 7 elephants to death in India<\/p>\n

Victims welcome DSS arraignment of suspected Deeper Life church attack mastermind<\/p>\n

Burna boy drops visual for grammy-nominated single,love<\/p>\n

High feeds costs, limited inputs access remain major challenges to poultry industry<\/p>\n

Why new refineries alone wont end Africas fuel importation slavery<\/p>\n

LASG moves to eradicate pipeline explosions, engages community on safety, vigilance<\/p>\n

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

APC fixes March 2026 for national convention<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: US stops Nigerians, others from applying for green card, citizenship<\/p>\n

Tinubu arrives Lagos for end-of-year holidays<\/p>\n

World Bank approves $500m MSME finance package for Nigeria<\/p>\n

UK extends Nigerian officers\u2019 visas to avert prison collapse<\/p>\n

NNPC refinery probe drags as EFCC keeps mum on suspects<\/p>\n

Terrorists don\u2019t represent any religion, says Tambuwal<\/p>\n

We have no hand in Malami\u2019s EFCC case \u2013 Kebbi govt<\/p>\n

2026 Budget: SDP, LP warn against rising debt<\/p>\n

US visa panic disrupts Detty December<\/p>\n

Electrical fault suspected as fire guts FIRS Abuja office<\/p>\n

Tinubu commends Borno gov for people-focused projects<\/p>\n

Tinubu renames Bauchi varsity after late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi<\/p>\n

NDLEA seizes 1,396 kg of narcotics, arrests 150 suspects in Adamawa<\/p>\n

Price cut: Over 1,000 trucks now load petrol daily, says Dangote refinery<\/p>\n

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israeli agency<\/p>\n

Tambuwal seeks global support for Nigeria, warns against politicising insecurity<\/p>\n

Army inducts 3,391 new soldiers in Osogbo<\/p>\n

Court convicts Nigerian of $7.5m charity fraud in US<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Tinubu departs for three-state tour on Obasanjo-era jet<\/p>\n

Troops intercept ammunition at Plateau checkpoint, arrest suspect<\/p>\n

UK calls for democratic order in W’Africa, condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, Benin attempt<\/p>\n

No safe haven for terrorists, bandits in 2026 Guards Brigade<\/p>\n

Yuletide:TRACE begins special traffic enforcement on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, 17 others<\/p>\n

Youth development at the heart of Tinubus agenda Minister<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: Kano ex-lawmakers back Tinubu, Barau for 2027<\/p>\n

Heavy security as Tinubu visits Borno<\/p>\n

Five IS fighters killed in US strikes Syria monitor<\/p>\n

World Bank approves $500m MSME finance package for Nigeria<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: US stops Nigerians, others from applying for green card, citizenship<\/p>\n

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

No Culture of Impunity in Gombe, Govt Responds to Amnestys Quick Mischaracterisation of Isolated Incident<\/p>\n

FG Equips 70 With Vocational Skills, Starter Packs in Lagos<\/p>\n

Dont Sacrifice Nigerias Peace, National Security on Altar of Political Interference, Say Arewa Youths<\/p>\n

Banditry: Christian Clerics, Others Call for Arrest of Bafarawa, Yerima over Killings in North-west<\/p>\n

NSE Flags Off Joint Venture Housing Project With Lagos , Other Partners<\/p>\n

We want you on the Ballot in 2027, Abia LG Deputy Mayors Endorse Otti<\/p>\n

Saraki Marks 63rd Birthday With Special Prayers in Ilorin<\/p>\n

NYSC Sanctions Corps Members , Extends Service of 16 fot misconducts in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Oil Exploration: UIY Insists Only Olu of Warri Can Negotiate with Oil Firms, Gives Chevron 21-Day Ultimatum<\/p>\n

Staff Shortages, Commodity Stockouts Hampering Nigerias Healthcare Sector, Says ACOMIN<\/p>\n

Use of Force Contributes Small Percentage to Resolving National Security Challenges, says Air Chief<\/p>\n

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

CBN directs banks to configure ATMs, POS terminals for foreign card transactions<\/p>\n

Gunmen attack bereaved Benue family, demand money made from burial<\/p>\n

UK govt plans crypto regulation from 2027<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria\u2019s economy still poses significant risks to long-term investor confidence \u2014 Economist<\/p>\n

NNPP holds convention, re-elects NWC members<\/p>\n

CDC issues alert as new Super Flu strain spreads globally<\/p>\n

Former Edo commissioner Charles Idahosa dies at 72<\/p>\n

CBN directs banks to configure ATMs, POS terminals for foreign card transactions<\/p>\n

Who rewrote Nigerias tax law’ ADC alleges post-passage changes<\/p>\n

Tambuwal to world powers: Nigerias insecurity is criminal, not religious<\/p>\n

Drug test policy for schools will reduce substance abuse Marwa<\/p>\n

Ill retire from politics after my tenure as gov Otti<\/p>\n

Whos in Epstein files: famous faces, many blacked-out pages<\/p>\n

AFubaras defection excites Odili, says Rivers will benefit more from centre<\/p>\n

Troops intercept ISWAP logistical consignment, recover vehicles, cash in Borno<\/p>\n

Army welfare non-negotiable, central to operational strength COAS<\/p>\n

Trump bans Nigerians, others from US citizenship, green card application<\/p>\n

Bandits, criminals will not find it easy in 2026 Guards Brigade Commander<\/p>\n

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

Fire Engulfs FIRS Headquarters In Abuja<\/p>\n

Nigerian Team Clinches $3,000 Prize As 2025 JA Africa Company Of The Year<\/p>\n

Tinubu Renames Health Varsity After Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi<\/p>\n

AFCON Tournament To Be Held Every 4 Years After 2028 Edition \u2014 Motsepe<\/p>\n

FRSC Confirms 12 Dead, 2 Injured In Kogi Road Crash<\/p>\n

Tinubu Laying Strong Foundations For Security, Growth, National Renewal \u2013 Minister<\/p>\n

US Commits $2bn Grant To Nigeria\u2019s Health Sector<\/p>\n

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

Insecurity: We will modify training curriculum, adopt marksmanship, field craft COAS<\/p>\n

Army inducts 3,391 new recruits as COAS emphasises discipline, patriotism<\/p>\n

Why unresolved audit queries dropped from N2.5bn to N750m in Anambra<\/p>\n

Afcon to be held every four years from 2028<\/p>\n

Tambuwal seek US support for Nigerias security fight<\/p>\n

Gunmen open fire on police checkpoint in Ondo, injured two officers<\/p>\n

Dissecting President Tinubus budget speech: discipline as doctrine, boldness as signal, security as core<\/p>\n

Shortage of ophthalmologists fuels rising blindness in Jigawa, says Muhammad<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: Governance is a serious business, says APC candidate Oyebamiji<\/p>\n

Delta stakeholders urge NPA to revive Warri, Koko Ports, decry propaganda<\/p>\n

Christmas: FRSC announced full deployment to ensure safer highways<\/p>\n

Fuel price drops to N800 per litre in Edo<\/p>\n

Stop making negative words against Nigeria, cleric urges citizens<\/p>\n

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

Fire Guts Part of FIRS Office in Abuja, No Casualties Recorded<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: Tinubu pays condolence visit to late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchis family<\/p>\n

CAF to organise AFCON every four years<\/p>\n

Tinubu renames University of Health Sciences, Azare, after Sheikh Bauchi<\/p>\n

Mother arrested for selling baby in Delta<\/p>\n

Pushback as more lawmakers reject gazetted tax laws<\/p>\n

Mutfwang mourns late Acting Grand Kadi, Justice Umar Ibrahim<\/p>\n

Defections: Opposition must survive for democracy to thrive NNPP<\/p>\n

Tinubu arrives Maiduguri for commissioning of projects<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in heavyweight fight<\/p>\n

FG declares micronutrient deficiency national emergency<\/p>\n

DSS arraigns terrorist who gunned down worshippers in Kogi<\/p>\n

2026: Debt servicing to gulp 27% of N58.18trn budget<\/p>\n

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

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles begin chase for fourth title in Morocco<\/p>\n

World Bank approves $500m to broaden SME credit in Nigeria<\/p>\n

CBN survey sees steady naira, easing interest rates in 2026<\/p>\n

ICYMI: CBN orders banks, financial institutions to allow uninterrupted ATM, POS services for foreign cards<\/p>\n

2025 AFCON: CAF raises winner\u2019s prize money to $10m<\/p>\n

FIRS confirms fire incident at Abuja office, says electrical fault suspected<\/p>\n

Tinubu urges Nigerians to pray for peace, unity during Bauchi condolence visit<\/p>\n

Tinubu hails Zulum\u2019s performance after commissioning projects in Borno<\/p>\n

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

Alleged Alteration: ADC Demands Suspension Of Tax Laws<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Ex-Edo Commissioner, Idahosa Dies At 72<\/p>\n

Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose<\/p>\n

NNPP Holds Convention, Re-Elect NWC Members<\/p>\n

Tambuwal Urges Trump, US Govt To Reconsider Nigerias CPC Designation<\/p>\n

Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose<\/p>\n

CBN To Banks: Ensure System Availability For Use Of Foreign Cards<\/p>\n

Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose<\/p>\n

Alleged N2.2bn Fraud: My Hands Are Clean, Says Ngige<\/p>\n

2026 Budget: Obi Accuses FG Of Alteration<\/p>\n

Obi Raises Alarm Over Alleged Forged Laws<\/p>\n

2026 Budgetll Safeguard Nigerians, Improve Economic Devt Minister<\/p>\n

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

FIRS speaks on fire at office<\/p>\n

Group hails Eyesans appointment as NUPRC CEO<\/p>\n

FG begins inspection nationwide to attain self-suciency in sugar production<\/p>\n

Benin detains ex-defence minister over failed coup<\/p>\n

FCT Police nab 160 in 3 months, rescue 32 kidnapping victims<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025 prize money revealed ahead of tournament kickoff in Morocco<\/p>\n

Trump watches, speaks as Anthony beats Jake Paul in Miami heavyweight bout<\/p>\n

Breaking: US stops Nigerians, others from applying for green card, citizenship *Full list<\/p>\n

Abimbola becomes 1st fellow of architectural association in FIRS<\/p>\n

Otti hints on quitting partisan politics<\/p>\n

CNG raises concern over media narratives on NSAs counter-terrorism efforts<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Full details of how much each country will earn<\/p>\n

Davido to headline AFCON 2025 opening concert in Morocco<\/p>\n

Legendary Fela Kuti to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Grammys<\/p>\n

Jake Paul hospitalised after defeat to Anthony Joshua<\/p>\n

Over 1 million Nigerians transformed through clean energy access Report<\/p>\n

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