Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 2 November 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Trump to Nigeria: Stop the killings or face military action

CPC label distorts Nigeria’s true identity – Tinubu

FG rejects Trumps country of particular concern tag on Nigeria

FG to release N11.995bn arrears to doctors, others within 72 hours

Power struggle tears PDP apart

Reps propose N3,500 daily wage for unskilled labour

Violence, apathy mar Niger LG election

FG insured 250,000 farmers in eight states – Report

(UPDATED) PDP NWC suspends legal adviser, Anyanwu, others amid convention crisis

21 dead, over 30 missing in Kenya landslide

Osun resident doctors join nationwide indefinite strike

Gunmen kill seven, injure one in fresh Kaduna community attack

Fund youths ideas to drive growth, Edun tells bankers

Police intercept bus loaded with drugs in Delta

NAFDAC destroys over 80 containers of fake drugs, food items

Claims of Christian killings in Nigeria gross exaggeration Onanuga

Foundation awards 19.7m scholarships to underprivileged children

Data should serve as tool of empowerment, not control Osinbajo

Ogun CP urges families to promote peace for national development

Elevation call to greater service, Anambra CP tells newly-promoted officers

Nigeria’s ‘country of particular concern’ tag based on outright falsehoods – Shehu Sani

Tanker crash spills petrol, causes traffic on KadunaZaria highway

Commissioner hails Ogun women in tiling, block-laying training programme

UN says gender equality is key to lasting global peace

NEMA receives 131 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic

Foundation renews call for justice in Ochanya abuse case

FIFA managed $1.19m project directly, not NFF – Dikko

Dangote Refinery promises steady fuel supply, says ouput exceeds demand

Troops destroy bandits camp, arrest seven suspected cultists in Benue

EFCC probes rapper Oladips 10m extortion allegation, suspends operatives

Minister disburses N100m grants to traders, artisans in Oyo

Good leadership, not foreign help, key to Nigerias progress Sowore

Dry port: Oyo hands over 90 hectares of land to FG

Old INEC will conduct Anambra election despite leadership change Group

Stakeholders advocate modernisation of transport infrastructure

Ex-US mayor, Sultan clash over alleged Christian genocide

JAMB flags 2,658 admissions as illegal

15% fuel tariff: PETROAN asks NNPC to reopen refineries before Dec

THISDAY

Trump Doubles Down on Christian Genocide Claim, Threatens Military Action in Nigeria

Ndume Urges Tinubu to Engage US After Trumps Designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

South-east Business Leaders Meet Sanwo-Olu to Strengthen Collaboration with Lagos Govt

Road Infrastructure: CUPP Commends Tinubu, Applauds Umahis Hands-on Approach to Project Delivery

Town Union Leaders Decry Demolition of Igbo Property, Assets in Lagos, Flay FG for Ominous Silence

Aiyedatiwa Hails Pensioners Sacrifices, ReleasesN7bn for Gratuities

Political Rifts Deepen in Osun APC as Oyetola Faces Accusations of Nepotism, Favouritism

Tinubu Responds to Trump, Says Nigeria Has Constitutional Guarantee to Protect Citizens of All Faiths

FG Rejects Trumps Designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

NDDC Boss Dissociates Self from Reports Attributing Purported Arrest to Gov Diri

JAMB Conducts Promotional Exam for 450 Civil Servants

Sanwo-Olu, NGX Group Champion Creative Economy Financing at Closing Gong Ceremony for Lagos Fashion Week

DSS As Financial Watchdog Curtailing Multi-Billion Cyber Fraud In Nigeria

GUARDIAN    

FG pledges to release N11.995b arrears to doctors, other health workers within 72 hours

Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over ‘killing of Christians’

Bandits attack Kano communities, kill three villagers

EFCC probes rapper Oladips’ ₦10m extortion allegation, suspends operatives

Doctors’ strike: FG to release ₦11.9b to clear outstanding arrears

Abuja teacher gets life sentence for raping nine-year-old boy

Disciplined cost management, prudent risk practices lift Ecobank PBT to $657m

Vandalism: NSCDC vows to make Cross River unsafe for criminals

Bode George faults court judgment stopping PDP convention

HURIWA hails Trump, accuses FG of ignoring Christian genocide

34.7 million Nigerians projected to face food insecurity by June 2026

Experts advocate shift to alternative building materials

Ex-APC chieftain commends Trump for declaring Nigeria country of particular concern

Pulmonary Hypertension: The hidden disease killing Nigerians and urgent need for treatment

Defections to APC driven by fear of losing 2027 elections Onuoha

ICAN UK chair reveals over 550 members in updated database

US tariffs on heavy trucks, buses take effect

Galatasaray slap massive 130 million price tag on Osimhen

VANGUARD

Nigerians groan as FG, States, LGAs ‘smile to the bank’

‘Nigeria protects citizens of all faiths,’ Tinubu reacts to Trump’s comments

PDP NWC suspends Anyanwu, others; faction announces new Chairman

2027: Northern elders, politicians push for united front, mull regional summit

3 killed as bandits launch fresh attacks on Kano border communities

NAFDAC alleges assassination plot in attack on officials at Lagos Trade Fair

Just in: Labeling Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our reality Tinubu

Democracy has come to stay, says Bago as Niger conducts LG polls

MURIC to CAN: Tinubu treated you well; why betray him to Trump

Mixed reactions trail 15% import duty on petroleum products

UCH resident doctors join nationwide strike, seek resilient healthcare system

FCT Court jails teenage teacher for life over defilement of 9-year-old

Army crushes terror cells, rescues 17 kidnap victims, nabs 20 suspects

FG reiterates commitment to religious tolerance after Trumps comment

Christians facing existential threat in Nigeria Trump

EFCC suspends officers rapper Oladips accused of 10m extortion

Dry Port: Oyo Govt hands over 90 hectares of land to FG

25 years in music: 2Baba under fire for omitting estranged wife, Annie Idibia in his tributes

Warri comes alive as filmmakers, stars storm the city for WIFF

Trump White House restricts reporters access to press office

LEADERSHIP

3 Killed As Bandits Attack Kano Border Communities

Gunmen Attack Benue Lawmaker’s Convoy, Kill Ex-Councillor

Petrol Tanker Falls, Burns In Edo

BREAKING: Trump Threatens To Stop Aid To Nigeria, Attack Terrorists

Taraba Imposes Ban On Movement Of Live Birds Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

Police Arrest Notorious Taxi Driver Linked To Serial Assaults, Robberies In Lagos

Gunmen Kill 9 Persons In Plateau Communities

Ronaldo Jr. Scores First International Goal As Portugal U16 Team Defeats Wales 3:0

BREAKING: PDP Crisis Deepens As Suspended Anyanwu Group Suspends Damagum, Others

Southern Kaduna Now With Us In APC, Says Speaker Abbas

Police Arrest 27 Suspects Over Murder Of 2 Brothers In Enugu

Kaduna South Senator Katung Dumps PDP, Joins APC

Wildlife Protection Bill Awaits President Tinubu’s Assent As Senate Passes Bill

Tinubu Faults US Designation, Says Religious Liberty Thrives In Nigeria

Atiku Condemns Arrest Of Niger Varsity Student Over Criticism Of Governor Bago, Demands Release

Death Row Inmate Escapes From Yobe Maximum Security Custodial Centre

Troops Arrest 20 Terrorists, Rescue 17 Hostages

JUST-IN: Bandits Kidnap Kebbi Deputy Speaker

Federal Gov’t Reacts To Trump’s Re-designatation Of Nigeria As CPC, Reaffirms Commitment To End Terrorism

JUST-IN: Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Nationwide Strike Saturday

DAILY TIMES

Gunmen abduct Kebbi Deputy Speaker after mosque prayers

Gov Adeleke didnt attack President Tinubu at South West Summit Osun PDP

15% Fuel Tax: Dont push Nigerians To the Wall, ADC tells Tinubu

Court sacks Reps member Abubakar Gummi for defection from PDP to APC

FG empowers retirees on entrepreneurship skills development

Bandits kidnap Kebbi deputy speaker after night prayer

PDP to appeal court order halting mational convention

Coalition of over 25 ethnic nationalities, diaspora to hold unity festival in Plateau

Wikes group commends landmark judgement halting PDP national convention

Nigeria seeks $1bn World Bank loan to boost jobs, investment

Court asks Meta, Nigeria Data Protection Commission to resolve $32.8m sanction

FG moves to end casualisation, deepen local content Labour Minister

Dangote refinery: Fuel supply now exceeds Nigerias demand

PDP vows to appeal, says court order wont stop national convention

NATION         

EFCC probes Oladips allegation of extortion, bars affected officers from operation

Olamide praises Wizkids son Boluwatifes new snippet

Ndume urges Tinubu to engage US over Trumps Country of Concern tag on Nigeria

Nobody can force Yilwatda to resign, northern youth tells agitators

Obi Cubana blames solo-ownership culture for African business failures

JUST IN: PDP splits as Wike faction suspends Damagun, five others

FG moves to avert strike, begins release of 11.9b for health workers arrears

BREAKING: Tinubu faults U.S. designation of Nigeria as religious-freedom violator

FULL LIST: Iran, China, Saudi Arabia, others under US Countries of Particular Concern List

Obi donates 20m to educational, health institutions

Police kill two gunmen, foil kidnap attempt in Ebonyi

Apathy, violence, absence of ballot boxes mar Niger council poll

FG explores expanded Chinese infrastructure investment, youth skills development

Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed appointed Commandant of National Defence College

EFCC probes allegations of N10 million extortion from rapper Oladips

MKO Abiolas wife, others grace Oladeles vision presentation for Oyo in Abuja

CRVN applauds Tinubu for approving 15% import duty on petrol, diesel

FG rejects Trumps designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern

DAILY TRUST

FG vows to track monies released for BHCPF implementation in North-West

Ndume blames FG, Senate for Trumps designation of Nigeria as country of particular concern

PDP crisis: Wikes men suspend Damagum, hail verdict against convention

We dont tolerate religious persecution in Nigeria, Tinubu replies Trump

NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Attack On Enforcement Officials In Lagos

Anyanwu, others suspended as PDP moves against Wikes men

FCTA: Weve met 90% of resident doctors demands

Country of particular concern: Trumps claim built on lies Shehu Sani

APC Alleges Plot to Attack National Chairman in Plateau

Mining marshals recording major gains, says Dele Alake

Bandits abduct Deputy Speaker of Kebbi Assembly

BUSINESSDAY

Northern youths defend APC chair, dismisses protest threats as “Fireplay by Lazy Politicians”

Arsenal extend Premier League lead with 2-0 win over Burnley

Nigerians call for caution in reaction to Trump’s Christian genocide claim

FG begins payment of arrears to health workers as resident doctors begin strike

Trump threatens to launch military attacks in Nigeria over Christian killings

PDP crisis deepens as party breaks into two factions, following Anyanwu, 3 others suspension

Tinubu to Trump: Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty

Dangote Refinery vows uninterrupted supply, says 15% fuel import duty for market stability

FG rejects Trump’s claim of ‘genocide against Christians in Nigeria’

Why rising profits don’t mean booming sales for Nigeria’s FMCG firms

NEW TELEGRAPH

Tinubu Rejects US Label Of Nigeria As Religious Persecution Hotspot

Characterization Of Nigeria As Religiously Intolerant Doesnt Reflect Our Natl Reality, Tinubu Replies Trump

Army: Troops Intensify Clearance Operations Across Taraba

FG Releases 43.3bn For Health Workers, Begins Fresh Recruitment Drive

NLC Vows To Resist Alleged Plan To Politicise Workers Compensation Fund

Plateau Govt Signs N13.7bn Contract To Rehabilitate Major Water Plants

Shehu Sani Faults Trump Over Nigerias Terror Designation

PDP Suspends Anyanwu, Bature, Ajibade For Anti-Party Activities

UNIZIK Alumni Association Holds Annual Convention In Lagos

Genocide: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Tackling Violent Extremism

Atiku Condemns Arrest Of Niger Student Over Comment On Gov Bago

Oborevwori Inducted Into SWAN-Nigeria Order Of Sports

BLUEPRINT

2027: NEF, NPCG advocate united front, return to Sardauna-era of inclusiveness

Those calling for Yilwatdas resignation are impostors, not APC members Northern Youths

Over 2,000 benefit from Seadogs free medical outreach in Akwa Ibom community

Breaking: PDP suspends national secretary Anyanwu, Ajibade, others

Lagos govt. dismantles over 200 illegal shanties

N10m extortion allegations: EFCC suspends staff, begins investigation

Dangote Refinery to deliver 45m litres of petrol, 25m litres of diesel daily

             

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