Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 9 October 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN    

Trump calls for jailing of Chicago mayor, Illinois governor

First billionaire footballer, 5 other facts about Cristiano Ronaldo

Green Falcons crush Ghana 40-0 ahead World Rugby Series in Canada
Tinubu’s reforms yielding results, but gains not felt by Nigerians – World Bank

Crisis hits Delta APC as Ughelli North rejects suspension of executives

Nigerians warned against migrating to UK amid Badenoch’s new plans

Expert advocates new path for students STEM Engagement

Nigeria didnt build oil export terminal in 50 years NUPRC

Emefiele alleged $4.5b fraud: EFCC presents WhatsApp chats of $400,000 payment

Ecobank Nigeria unveils upgraded mobile app to enhance digital banking

ICAN restates commitment to professional integrity

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty in felony case pushed by Trump

Police pass out 10,000 constables

Too many songs, too many albums, Slimcase laments Afrobeats oversaturation

Why I defected to APC Sen. Chukwu

BOI unveils 2b single-digit loan scheme for corps members

Barcelona reject Israeli basketball teams training facility request

Tinubus reforms yielding results, but gains not felt by Nigerians World Bank

Reps reject US Senates genocide claim against Christians in Nigeria

NDLEA backs regulated cannabis oil export, opposes local use Marwa

PUNCH

Why cooking gas prices are rising – Marketers

The umbrella is torn, Akpabio taunts opposition after LP senator defection

No Nigerian is a Street Urchin, Obi Decries Class Slurs Against Supporters on X

Countdown to 2027: Tinubu to pick new INEC chair this week

Benin, Togo owe Nigeria $8.5m for exported electricity — NERC

Labour minister commends Lagos for promoting workplace safety

Police arrest 20 Osun Amotekun men over killing

Benin monarch warns against using market women for politics

World Bank dismisses Nigeria’s single-digit inflation target

Nnaji explains resignation, denies wrongdoing

Worlds largest tech expo opens in Dubai

Experts task women on collaboration in events industry

Gender inequality undermines global supply chains ILO

HR inductees urged to shape workforce for automation

NLC pressures government to raise spending on education

Market capitalisation up N92bn amid insurance stock surge

THISDAY

With 171.566 Million Telecoms’ Subscribers, 4G Leads in Market Share, Despite 5G Rollout

$1trn Economy: BPE Positioned as Knowledge Hub for Investors Seeking Opportunities in Nigeria, Says DG

Niger SIEC Set for LG Election

Asagba of Asaba Demands Apology, Reparations Over 1967 Asaba Massacre

School Curriculum: NGO Unveils National Project Towards Equipping Nigerians With Essential Knowledge, Ethical Understanding of AI

Ogwashi-Uku Union Berates Group for Campaign of Calumny against Obi Okonjo

Yahaya Bello: Cash Withdrawal Didnt Breach Banking Regulations Witness, Tells Court

Why Tinubu Should Nominate Minister from Nsukka Zone to Replace Nnaji

Akpabio Mocks Shrinking Opposition As Enugu LP Senator Joins APC

Insecurity: Abbas Advocates Strengthening of Community Policing

2025 UTME: JAMB Screens 176 Underage Candidates, As Lawmakers Laud Exercise

Nigeria Needs to Mobilise Investments, Says Obasanjo

Repairs: Lagos Diverts Traffic for Adeniji Adele Interchange Junction to CMS

Experts: Its Humiliating that Nigeria Has No Ambassadors Anywhere in the World

States Must Deepen Commitment to Achieve SURWASH Targets, Says FG

INEC Extends Ward-level CVR Exercise In FCT

FG Appeals to ASUU To Shelve Planned Strike, Vows to Address Pending Demands

SUN       

Senate resolves to invite Defence Minister, Army Chief, IGP over recent attacks

US: South Carolina honours Alakes leadership

NUPENG president denies using court, police to settle union matter

Court orders arrest of ex-INEC chairman over contempt

Riverpark estate crisis: FCTA accuses developers of returning to site despite stop order, halts construction

NCC boss urges states to align policies, safeguard infrastructure to boost broadband investment

Wike warns AMAC chair against cash-for-street naming practice

No institutions under 10 years should access TETFund interventions, ex-ASUU president suggests

Why retired AIG, CPs, 192 police officers cant be reinstated PSC

Gov Idris kicks against politicising insecurity, says mischief makers should desist

Benue: UNHCR to provide 500 housing units for IDP relocation

WAEC begins nationwide sensitisation on conduct of CB-WASSCE

Anambra guber: MASSOB warns against using pro-Biafra activism to incite political instability

IPOB fumes over NMAs failure to submit medical report on Kanu

Kebbi Customs intercepts Cannabis Sativa, donkey skins, PMS worth N109.59m in three weeks

APC gains two-thirds majority in Senate as Akpabio swears in three new senators

139m Nigerians still living in poverty despite Tinubus reforms World bank

Nigeria raises climate ambition with NDC 3.0

Weve halted tinted permit enforcement due to court order Police

INTERPOL arrests Nigerian wanted for multiple romance scams in Argentina

Insecurity: Kebbi Rep calls for enhanced rural policing, security facilities

NMA yet to ascertain Nnamdi Kanus health status

Cooking gas: Why prices are rising Marketers

Tinubu assents to law establishing 48 dedicated police training academies across Nigeria

Certificate forgery saga: Uche Nnaji shouldve been sacked, prosecuted Atiku

VANGUARD

Abuja Lawyers petition US Attorney General against Sowore, seek probe of financial activities

New INEC chair for Council of State’s ‘preview’ today

139 million Nigerians living in poverty despite reform gains — World Bank

Court orders arrest of Prof Mahmood Yakubu for contempt

Naira rises to N1,490/$ in parallel market

New INEC chair for Council of State’s ‘preview’ today

Argentina dump Nigeria out of U-20 World Cup with 4-0 thrashing

FG’s threats, blackmail, patronage made members defect to APC – PDP leaders

PDP security team calls for unity to ensure peaceful 2025 convention

JAMB screens 176 underage candidates for admission

ADC’s 2027 victory dream, mere mirage – APC

PDP tightens security ahead of 2025 national convention

Tinubu approves N70bn for TETFund mini-grid solar project

Akpabio, Moro trade words over senators defections

Were open to dialogue on legalising cannabis oil NDLEA

WhatsApp set to replace phone numbers with usernames

Presidency orders military to flush out bandits from Kwara forests

Tinubu has removed termites from nations timber of progress Shettima

How proscription of trade unions was fought under military and civilian regimes in Nigeria by Femi Falana

Nigerian Correctional officer wins 2025 UN Trailblazer Award

Youll be heavily punished if you violate Montreal Convention rules on baggage claims NCAA warns airlines

How Navy rescued 17 kidnapped passengers in Calabar waterway operation

Weak frameworks, multiple taxation hinder telecom sector growth Finance Minister

How I was attacked in Abuja by 20 tanker drivers, NUPENG President tells court

LEADERSHIP

‘Obasanjo Lied About Third Term, He Personally Told Me About It’, Says Orji Kalu

Federal Government Disburses ₦297bn To 15m Families, Targets More Jobs, Cheaper Food

House Of Reps, Oil Industry Leaders Chart Downstream Future

Alleged Forgery: Senate ‘Not Supposed To Vet’ Presidemtial Nominee’s Certificates — Orji Kalu

Expert Highlights Ways Nigerians Can Access Crypto, US Stocks, ETFs

Egypt Secure 2026 World Cup Qualification

Nigeria Will Not Develop Until Igbos Are Treated Fairly — Orji Kalu

2026 WCQ: Ghana Close In On World Cup Qualification With Emphatic Victory Over CAR

Army Deploys Full Brigade To Rout Out Bandits From Kwara Forests

Nigeria Has Exited Its Phase Of Economic Instability — VP Shettima

Tinubu Wants Pension Funds Deployed To Oil & Gas Sector Investment

Reps Committee Summons Minister Over Utilisation Of Foreign Missions’ Funds

Court Jails 2 Women For Arranging Girls For Prostitution Abroad

FIFA Imposes Transfer Ban On Heartland FC Over Unpaid Wages

Insecurity: Senate Asks Federal Government To Establish Military Base In Kwara South

ICPC To Prosecute Self-acclaimed Journalist Over Alleged N14m Fraud

End Killings Of Christians, Protect Their Communities Now, CAN Tells Government

House Of Reps Want Security Infrastructure Of Rural Communities Strengthened

Delta: Ughelli North APC Leaders Describe Suspension Of Executives ‘Illegal, Fraudulent’

Wike Warns AMAC Chairman Against Street Naming For Cash

10,000 Constables Pass Out Of Police Training Institutions Nationwide

Marketers Blame Soaring Cooking Gas Prices On Supply Disruptions, Exploitation

NDLEA Okays Regulated Cannabis Oil Export, Opposes Local Use — Marwa

Bloomberg Names Ronaldo First Billionaire Footballer

Nigeria’s Economy Grows By 3.9% In H1 As World Bank Projects 4.4% Growth

Sowore Challenges Obi, Other Igbo Leaders To Join Peaceful March To Aso Rock Over Kanu’s Release

Alleged N33.2bn Fraud: EFCC Seeks Adjournment To Regularise Witness List Against Dasuki

JUST-IN: Senate President Swears In 2 New Senators

Police Suspends Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit

Court Adjourns Kanu’s Trial As NMA Panel Continues Medical Review Of Health Status

Benue Not Among Worst Governed States In Nigeria: A Rebuttal To GGRI’s Misleading Report

‘No Sacred Cow’, NLC Slams VP Shettima Over Defence Of Dangote Refinery

DAILY TIMES

Supreme Court reserves judgment in Osun LG funds case

10th house most productive since 1999 Speaker Abbas

Nnaji: My resignation not admission of guilt history will vindicate me

Nigerias $2 billion broadband gamble: can new project bridge digital divide

Meta, Nigeria seek truce in landmark $32.8m data privacy battle

AfDB to lend $500m to Nigerian government before year-end

Northern states turn to peace deals as bandit violence persists

Bagudu projects inflation to fall to 14.21% by 2026

NATION         

Nigerian Navy, French, regional allies hold joint exercise for improved security

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of NCC chairman Olorunnimbe, Tella as REC Oyo, others

NUPENG president tells court how tanker drivers chairman escaped assassination attempt

NBS commences 7th round of MICS to promote development planning

Nigeria has exited phase of economic instability Shettima

Fed govt to power 12 tertiary institutions with N70bn mini-grid solar project

DAILY TRUST

Messi trails as Ronaldo becomes footballs first billionaire

PCC: Weve received over 4,000 complaints in Kwara

Black out averted as security agencies foil vandalism of transmission lines

Tinubu signs Police Training Institutions Bill into law

Tax becomes a burden when weaponised, Expert tells FG

Senate summons defence minister, COAS, IGP over Kwara killings

ADC demands Nnajis probe, says Forgery not a private offence

MTN Nigeria now among top 20 mobile operators globally Chair

Child herder, 36 cattle shot dead in fresh Plateau Attack

139m Nigerians living in poverty World Bank

ACF Reaffirms Northern Unity as Splinter Groups Threaten Founding Vision

80% of blindness cases in Nigeria preventable Ophthalmologist

Enugu senator dumps Labour Party for APC

World Bank: Nigerias economy will grow by 4.4% in 2027

Nigeria, African countries need to improve their credit ratings UNDP

Tinted permit enforcement on hold Police

Forgery allegation: I didnt resign because of guilt Nnaji

Zulum gifts house to Anambra nurse who has worked in Borno for 20 years

Atiku: Nnaji saga has exposed forgery-ridden character of Tinubus govt

AUTHORITY

CJN swears-in Justice Umar Mainasara as Chairman Code of Conduct Tribunal

Security foils attempt to vandal TCNs tower members along MandoJos 330kV lines, suspects arrested

UNGA: South Carolina hails Alakes contributions Nigerias governance

NASC, stakeholders move to validate natl seed regulations to enhance varieties, yield, production

TETFund approves N70bn for solar power project in 18 tertiary institutions

NYC President Advocates Establishment of Fire Stations Across 774 LGAs

Gandujes family has no stake in Dala Inland Dry Port Management

BUSINESSDAY

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of NCC chairman, others

Nigeria has overcome economic instability, ready for investments — Shettima

Industrialisation, regional trade policy crucial to achieving Nigeria’s $1trn economy target – NESG

UK’s Manufacturing Africa initiative streamlines deal flow between businesses and investors

Insecurity: Senate summons Badaru, Egbetokun, others

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer with $1.4bn net worth

Investors risk N76bn as SEC declares AfriQuantumX Ponzi scheme

Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP seen falling to 39.8%, first time in more than a decade

FTSE to upgrade Nigeria in boon for capital flows

How Nigeria’s fixed income market evolved over six decades

NCC records over 19,000 fibre cuts in 8 months – Maida

NEW TELEGRAPH

MASSOB Warns Against Plot To Disrupt Anambra Polls

Funding Hurdle Accounts For Early Demise Of 55% MSMEs In Nigeria NEXIM Bank MD

ACJMC, NGOs Partner On Prison Decongestion

Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanus trial To Oct 16

CRiver: Police Continue To Harrass Motorists, Impound Vehicles

Nigeria Raises Climate Ambition With NDC 3.0 With EU Partners In Support

Nnaji: Atiku Calls For Independent, Comprehensive Probe Of FEC Members Credentials

Police Harassment: SAN, 13 Lawyers Storm Court As Abuja Lawyer Gets Bail

Aiyedatiwa Pledges Investment In School Infrastructure, Welfare

NPC Commends Reforms In DSS, Welcomes Release Of Journalists

EFCC, NSC Deepen Ties Against Money Laundering, Smuggling

Alleged N110bn Fraud: No Banking Regulation Was Breached EFCC Witness

Insecurity: Senate Ask FG To Establish Military Base In Kwara

Anambra Guber: Onitsha Traditional Council Condemns Use Of Masquerades For Campaigns

Nigeria @65: Tinubus Daughter, Niger Gov, Entertainers To Attend Anniversary In Manchester

Strike: FG, ASUU In Closed-Door Meeting

BLUEPRINT

Nnamdi Kanu: Court adjourns trial as NMA panel continues medical review

Seadogs unveil street child project, targets vulnerable children

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $2.35billion external loan

Abbas, Akpabio, Dangote, others for Reps annual downstream week

INEC under Prof Yakubu: Transformative years of Nigerias EMB (20152025)

2025 UTME: JAMB screens 176 underage candidates in Abuja, Lagos, Owerri

Women, youth leaders demand passage of reserved seats bill

Breaking: Police suspend enforcement of tinted glass permit

LG chair rehabilitates divisional police headquarters in Akwa Ibom

Rivers people casualty of emergency rule Dagogo

FG to ASUU: Dont go on strike, were working on your demands

Establish Fire service stations across 774 LGAs, NYC president beckons FG

Gandujes family has no stake in Dala Inland Dry Port Management

Happening now: Senators elect for Edo Central, Anambra South sworn-in

Tinubu signs Police training institutions bill into law, 48 specialised academies get legal backing

Zimbabwe coach slaps player, steps down few days to 2026 World Cup qualifier

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first football billionaire

Again, FG denounces US Senators claims of genocide against Christians

Rivers people casualty of Emergency Rule, Says Dagogo

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