NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 25TH JULY 2025

*PUNCH*

Post-NEC meetings: APC, PDP set stage for epic 2027 face-off

Ex-SGF Babachir slams Adamawa ADC over alleged anti-Atiku plot

EFCC, NFIU target terror funds after N13.7m Plateau cash bust

PSC chair restoring sanity in police, says Oluwo

NESG seeks media collaboration on policy development

Natasha to serve out suspension as Senate enters recess

Nigeria harbours 40% of W’Africa’s 500 million illegal arms – CDS

‘Iron, zinc crucial for human health’

FG sets 12-year new minimum age for JSS1 admission

Nigeria faces cancer emergency with 127,000 cases annually, experts warn

Govt canvasses ethical use of AI in storytelling

LASG urges compliance with procurement law

Rotary clubs tackle maternal, child mortality in Lagos

No truth in Buni’s rumoured defection to ADC – Aide

UNICEF tasks Adamawa traditional rulers on out-of-school children

N’west youths want candidate to replace Yilwatda as minister

Crisis hits Adamawa ADC, as ex-SGF, party chairman trade words

Deborah’s death inspires initiative to curb religious extremism

Runaway python from ex-AGF’s Kano residence raises panic, alarm

APC chair: Ganduje congratulates Yilwatda, says appointment is strategic

NOA cautions Gombe leaders on dangers of youth restiveness

Kaduna Film Festival receives 2,000 films from 50 countries – Organisers

Illegal arms mop-up begins in South West — NCCSLA

2027: INEC receives 10 more applications for political party registration

NADDC unveils standards for gas-powered, EV conversion

Enugu lacks power to slash electricity tariff – NERC

Neglect of North fuelling insecurity, poverty, Kwankwaso tells Tinubu

Anambra: INEC registers over 160,000 new voters in two weeks

New APC chairman vows to unite party, woo opposition

Tinubu obsessed with re-election, neglecting governance – Atiku

NISER seeks better collaboration across tiers of govt for development

NAPTIP seeks support to outsmart trafficking syndicates

*VANGUARD*

States have no power to alter wholesale electricity cost – NERC

Anyanwu, Damagum, NWC members now working together peacefully — Saraki

LPPC okays 57 lawyers for elevation to SAN rank

Defections: Be cautious of your comments, BoT cautions PDP members 

Shake up in TCN as former chairman removed

AIG disbands police unit over LASU incident

2027: Osun PDP’s endorsement of Tinubu is a political chess  —  Oyinlola

France will recognise State of Palestine: Macron

Olympian association to honour Siasia, Eguavoen, others

Verify before you engage, ADC Lagos warns against fake leaders

PDP NEC fixes national elective convention for Nov 15 in Ibadan

NLC decries informal workers’ abuse, welders union gets registration certificate

ADC slams FG as US flags Nigeria as high-risk destination

APC: Ganduje thanks Tinubu for Yiltwada’s appointment, pledges support

Tinubu channeling oil subsidy savings to health, other sectors – Pate

2027: Wike-Makinde rift deepens as PDP moves convention to Ibadan

Again, armed herders kill, behead farmer in Benue community

Electricity tariff by state regulators threatens sector liquidity – DisCos, GenCos

Viral Video: COAS orders detailed investigation into alleged troops’ poor feeding.

Akpodoro congratulates newly appointed APC chairman

Customs intercepts rice, cannabis at Seme border

Tinubu’s massive infrastructure drive ‘ll stimulate Nigeria’s economy – APC chieftain

2027: Tinubu, APC intolerant of opposition, unsettled by ADC’s rise – Bolaji Abdullahi

*THE NATION*

Ganduje hails Yilwatda, says appointment strategic

Yilwatda pledges unity, expansion as new APC National Chairman

Students kick as OAU prescribes rustication for kissing, heavy makeup, indecent dressing, others

Analysts attribute N14.27tr FIRS revenue to Tinubu's reforms

States have no jurisdiction to deviate from tariffs-NERC

NSCDC issues fresh licences to 28 private security organisations

Tinubu hints at more high-profile defections to APC

PDP to hold national convention in Ibadan

Rivers moves to resolve farmers, herders' clashes

FULL LIST: Nine APC national chairmen from 2013 to date

Officers issuing passports to non-citizens won't go free, says Immigration boss

Tinubu enabling medical industrialisation – Minister Idris

Kidnap suspects narrate roles in abduction of Bayelsa judge

Over 207 million Nigerians have benefited from donated N110bn medical facilities — RCCG

Hulk Hogan, wrestling icon, dies at 71

2027: ADC coalition a desperate, ideology-lacking move — Speaker Abbas

Nasarawa govt's secretary Labaran, Osun AG Jimi-Bada, 55 other lawyers get SAN rank

Five lucrative ways Nigerians can make money on TikTok

Nigeria presents 3rd SDG progress report at UN forum

Umahi orders urgent repairs on damaged Keffi Flyover after truck collision

Tears as Ponzi rice scheme collapses in Edo

2027: Coalition should be about democracy, unity, prosperity - Lamido

Seven past Nigerian Heads of State, Presidents who died since 1966

First Holdco's N323b transaction complied with all rules, says SEC

Customs tightened security against illicit financial flows across border stations

Five cultural differences to expect when travelling abroad

Reps committee to introduce green jobs bill, target women, youth in energy sector

SEC clarifies role in First Holdco transaction

Nentawe Yilwatda: 13 things to know about new APC national chairman

2027: We'll ensure Tinubu gets one million votes in Ondo, says group

AAUA: Police to extend school protection squad to Ondo tertiary institutions

Army debunks arrest of foreign arms dealer in new viral video

UPDATED: Yilwatda emerges APC national chairman, vows to deepen internal democracy

Ambition clouded reasoning of some defectors, says Damagum

*THISDAY*

Tinubu To Govs: Nigerians Are Complaining At The Grassroots

From Lagos to the World: How Nigerian Startups Are Shaping the Future of iGaming

Senate Adjourns Plenary Till September 23, DirectsCommittees To Conduct Oversight During Break

INEC: 101,995 PVCs Uncollected in Plateau

Inclusive Education: FG Reaffirms Commitment, Pledges to Grow Momentum on National Policy

PTDF Screens 931 S west Candidates for Overseas Scholarship

FG Inaugurates World-class Oncology Centre in Katsina

LPPC Unveils 57 New SANs (Full List)

Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, Others Attending APCs 14th NEC Meeting

Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Prof Yilwatda, Emerges National Chairman of APC

Alleged N4bn Money Laundering: Court Fixes Nov 25 for Obianos Trial

Tinubu Arrives For 14th NEC Meeting Of APC

Joint Security Operatives Arrest 12 Kidnappers, Informant, Rescue Victims

The Bridge Leadership Foundation to Empower Youths

25 Members of Osun House of Assembly Dispel Defection Rumours

Otu Flags off Economic Rebirth for 500 Retirees with N250m Lifeline

Benue Killings: Sule Threatens Legal Action against Former VarsityPro-Chancellor

Uzodimma Urges Imo Boundary Committee Members to Restore Peace in Communities

APC Crisis Festers as Council ChairmanBlocks Federal Hospital Project in Kwara

Professional Bodies, Stakeholders Must Partner for Reforms to Work

Aka Ikenga Mourns Former Leader, Asoluka

Ekiti Warns against Killing, Harassing Staff at Farm Settlements

Anambra Guber: Ozigbo Floored, Court Affirms Ukachukwu as APC Candidate

Drug Peddlers Kill NDLEA Officer in Ondo

Imansuangbon Dumps LP, Joins ADC in Edo

Kwara Gov Launches Domestication of National Womens Economic Empowerment Policy

Moodys Upgrades Ecobank Ratings Outlook to Stable

Ekiti 2026: Youve Done Well, Well Pay You With Our Votes, Ekiti Health Workers, Sport Community Assure Oyebanji

Ekiti Court Sentences Man to 4 Months Community Service for Stealing 25 Litres of Palm Oil

We Stand by Our Tariff Cut, Didnt Tamper With Generation Costs, Says EERC

Emami: Govs Have Nothing to Show for Getting More Allocation from FAAC

Basiru: Ill Rectify Governance Failures Under Adeleke If Elected Osun Gov

Bagudu: Tinubus Ambition is to See Nigeria Refine All Its Crude Oil In-country

FGs Half-year Tax Revenues Jump 43% to N14.27 Trillion

Sanwo-Olu Launches Produce for Lagos N500 Billion Offtake Guarantee Fund

NECA, Economist Commend CBNs Tight Monetary Policy Stance, Seek Structural Reforms

Dangiwa: FG to Create 2 Million Jobs Through National Social Housing Programme

World Bank, Development Partners Okay Nigerias 90,000km Fibre Optic Network Drive

Stakeholders Advocate Inclusive PPPs to Tackle Infrastructure Gaps

Court Strikes Out N12.3 Billion Charge Against Otudeko, EFCC Withdraws Case

House Cttee Begins Probe of NNPCL Over Refinery Shutdown, Others

PTDF: 16,000 Nigerians Trained to Fill Nigerias Oil, Gas Sector Needs

CDS: Food Security, Gateway to Averting Insecurity, Poverty, Unemployment

Inflation Eroding Nigerians Purchasing Power, Say Property Developers

First Time Ever, US Emerged Net Exporter of Crude to Nigeria in February, March Amid Lag in Local Supply

States Back Enugu Power Regulator on Tariff Cut Amid Pushback by Gencos, Discos

NIDCOM Condemns Killing of Two Nigerians in South Africa

FG Elevates Flood Prevention to National Security Priority with Early Response

PSC Approves Elevation of 4,741 Inspectors, 38 DSPs, 29 SPs to Next Ranks

Okonjo-Iwealas Research Think Tank, CSEA, Releases Findings on AI Use in Nigeria

16m Girls to Be Vaccinated Against HPV By 2026, Says FG

Breaching Environmental Laws: NESREA Seals Popular Ibiza Nite Club, 13 Other Facilities in Abuja

Tinubu, APC Exploiting State Institutions to Undermine Democracy, Declares Lamido

Threat Against Obi Undermines Nigerias Unity, Democracy, Senator Abaribe Stresses

Police Arrest Abductors of Bayelsa Judge, Justice Umukoro

Senate Pays Tribute to Buhari, Calls for His Immortalisation

Sanwo-Olu, Bala Mohammed, Onanuga Advise Editors to Checkmate Fake News Purveyors

Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Celebrates 30 Years of Art, Community, Cultural Legacy in Nigeria

UN, Premiere Academy Holds Youth Conference to Mark 80th Anniversary

*DAILY TRUST*

Gombe: Weve cleared N25.6bn gratuity backlog of LG retirees

*Kwankwaso: Tinubu developing Southern Nigeria at expense of North*

Sustain Womens Voices On Nigerias Energy Transition

Motorcycle ban: Gombe riders accuse Police of extortion

Women at the centre of Nigerias human trafficking crisis NAPTIP

AA Zaura Foundation Seeks Business Communitys Intervention to End Thuggery in Kano

*Oluwo asks FG to recruit more police officers*

Killer of Kogi photo journalist found dead

Popular Kano TikToker jailed over Naira abuse

*PDP choses Ibadan for national convention, picks Nov 15*

We won sleep over ill-fated coalition Damagum

*Bauchi gov: Well give APC a big fight in 2027*

WWE legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

We wont lose sleep over ill-fated coalition Damagum

Open Letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

5,281 road crashes, 2,838 deaths recorded in 6 months FRSC

An Insiders personal reflection on Buharis climate change legacy

Misrepresentation of Nigerias GDP Rebasing; Setting the Record Straight

Dismissed soldier to die by hanging for armed robbery

PHOTOS: Kwankwaso, Yusuf, Sanusi attend constitutional amendment dialogue in Kano

Osinbajo speaks on Buharis legacy at APC NEC Meeting

PDP NEC meeting kicks off in Abuja

North backwardness product of failed leadership Col Gwadabe

Nentawe confirmed as APC chairman

10 Scenic Road Trips in India You Must Plan in 2025

Your Silence on Plot to Replace Shettima Worrying, Baba-Ahmed tells Tinubu

Immigration blocks Natasha at Abuja Airport

Many dead as Russian plane crashes near China border

*Olawepo-Hashim returns to PDP*

Troops kill many terrorists in Niger

12 kidnappers arrested in Kogi, victims rescued

NIGERIA DAILY: Why Nigerians Fall Ill When It Rains

88,560 litres of acid used for explosives discovered in Kano warehouse

Shettima visits Governor Radda, offers prayers

*Enugu governor reshuffles cabinet*

*2027: Ill like Obi to emerge LP candidate Datti*

Troops foil B/Haram attack, kill top commander, cameraman, others

Diplomat, security analyst flay fresh U.S. travel advisory on Nigeria

*Al Jazeera demands global action as journalists in Gaza face starvation, death*

NIDCOM condemns killing of Nigerians in South Africa, demands justice

CIPM rallies CEOs, HR leaders for business growth

Alleged N12.3bn fraud: Court throws out case against Otudeko, others

21-day cargo dwell-time unacceptable Shippers council

Glo begins device protection service for customers

GDP: Move beyond statistical celebrations, LCCI tells FG

Not every state plans tariff reduction Power Commissioners

FITCH upgrades Benue to B with stable outlook

PH polo AGM renews Prince Agbojans committee mandate

NNPCL reduces fuel price to N890/litre

South west wins FAAN inter regional football tourney

Sports Icon of the Year Award great motivation- Mouktar Mohammed

Venus Williams becomes WTA second oldest winner

Chelsea in talks with Leipzig forward Simons

*Why we blocked Gov Adelekes defection Osun APC*

*2027: Amaechi vows to stop Rivers vote-writing merchants*

*Loyal to PDP, but Ill support any rescue plan for NigeriaSule Lamido*

*Defections: APC now two members short of two-thirds majority in Senate*

Strike: Doctors give FG till Saturday

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Labour Leaders Collapse Stalls Arraignment In Court

FCC Decries Poor Funding, Reaffirms Commitment To Equity

Dollarised Operations, Policy Inconsistencies Threaten Nigerias Energy Transition

UN To End Emergency Food Aid To 1.3m In NEast

APC: Natl Chairman Burden Yilwatda

Tinubu Urges APC Govs To Improve Grassroots Governance

Eastern Rail Line: Tinubu Unlocking South East Kalu

*PDP Fixes National Convention For November*

FCTA Extends School Term Over Teachers Strike

Tinubu/Oyebanjis Endorsements Evident Of Transformative Leadership Aluko

*I Will Come To Edo Again, Obi Declares Amid Threat From Okpebholo*

Guinness Nigeria Returns To Profit, Posts N16.2b Net Income

Murderer Of Photojournalist In Kogi Commits Suicide

Senate Adjourns Plenary Till September 23

Nigerian Army Conducts Human Rights Workshop For Troops In Taraba

Nigeria Collaborating With Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso To Tackle Insecurity CDS

Osun New Era Lions Club Carries Out Sanitation Exercise At Olugbeja Market

Adeniyi Harps On Customs Role In Curbing Illicit Financial Flows

Investors Reap N322.67b Windfall As Equities Rally On Broad-Based Buying

*Well Dismantle Coalition Platform PDP*

Obas, Indigenes Root For Oke-Ogun Guber Candidate

Nigeria Yet To Meet 50% Renewable Energy Skilled Labour Needs Reps

Prof. Yilwatda Appointed New APC Natl Chairman

EFCC To Students: Corruption Kills Dreams

By-Election: APGA Aspirants Not Coerced To Withdraw Ejimofor

NWest Youths Urge Tinubu To Appoint Jaoji As Humanitarian Affairs Minister

FG: Were Building Capacities To Counter Terrorists Misuse Of Emerging Tech

1,000 Youths, Artisans, Others To Gather In Lagos For Inclusive Governance Dialogue

NAIP Lays Foundation For State-Of-The-Art Research Centre In Anambra

MOSIEND Carpets Critics Of Olu Of Warri, PINL

Airtel Africas Q1 Revenue Soars 24.9% To $1.415bn On Surging Data

Reps Hail Tinubu For Raising Sports Budget To N113b

*Ex-Niger Gov Aliyu Urges PDP To Reject Return Of Disloyal Politicians*

Success On The Spectrum Expands Access To Autism Care Through Family-Centered Therapy

INEC Commences Continuous Voter Registration In Plateau

Protest Against Otuaro: Group Urges FG, Security Agencies To Uncover Sponsors

Dangote Sugar Returns To Profitability On Soaring Half-Year Revenue

Google Unveils $37m AI Investment In Africa

#EndSARS: Court Awards N10m In Damages Against IGP

SEC Clarifies No Objection Position On First Holdco Transaction

Aiyedatiwa To Launch Blue Economy Academys Code Blue Monthly Ocean Intelligence Brief

Air Peace Flights Disrupted After Bird Strike

Tinubus Bold Policies In Nigerians Interest, Shettima Affirms

Nigeria Presents Third Voluntary Natl Review On SDGs

Aiyedatiwa To Launch Blue Economy Academys Code Blue Monthly Ocean Intelligence Brief

FG Selects Treasury Officers To Oversee 40 Donor Projects

AbdulRazaq Domesticates National WEE Policy In Kwara

Owens Hits Back At Macron Over Gender Allegations

Olukoyede Urges Stronger Stakeholders Collaboration Against Money Laundering

*PDP Crisis: Saraki Calls On Members To Remain United*

Defected Osun Senators Fell Into APC Trap Adelekes Aide

Aiyedatiwa To Launch Blue Economy Academys Code Blue Monthly Ocean Intelligence Brief

Obasa Commends N500b Produce For Lagos Initiative

Rashford Hails Yamal, Hes Not Supposed To Be Doing That At 17

Reps Mull Independent Project Monitoring Agency

Political Group Targets 90% Of Votes For Tinubu In Ondo

2027: Coalition Leaders Will Support Whoever Emerges As Presidential Candidate- Amaechi

FUGUS Governing Council Approves Promotion Of 11 Academic Staff

CSR: Company Empowers 50 Women In Ondo

*THE SUN*

EFCC, stakeholders to fight fake developers, illegal property sales

Yilwatda assumes office as APC chairman, declares 2027 done deal

FG unveils $18.2bn super grid, commissions Ibadan substation

Edun unveils staff CNG buses, reintroduces monthly welfare to boost productivity

Nigeria partners Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso on cross-border security CDS

Child malnutrition surge in Kebbi: Over 400 daily admissions MSF

Nigeria remains on Tier 2 of global TIP Report NAPTIP

Akume calls for unity to curb North-West insecurity

Lagos traders demand probe into viral rice smuggling claims

Adams appeals dismissal of defamation suit against Sunday Igboho

NYSC DG tasks employers on security, welfare of corps members

University governing council promotes eleven lecturers in Zamfara

CISLAC decries judicial corruption, seeks reform

NSCDC moves to protect manholes, crash barriers in FCT

APC deputy national secretary resigns, legal adviser steps in

Oke-Ogun indigenes, traditional rulers push for 2027 governorship

Appeal court affirms EFCCs power on tax evasion

FG urges accountants to protect Nigerias borrowed funds

#EndSARS: Police ordered by court to pay protesters N10m for rights violation

Akwa Poly mourns final year student found dead in her room

Senate proceeds on two-month recess

EERC tariff slash: FG may not continue to pay subsidy, says ANED

EU allocates over N886m to assist displaced populations in Benue

Nigeria highlights progress, challenges in third SDG report at UN Forum

Voter apathy: INEC urged to deepen sensitisation on election reform

Natashas passport seized, released at Abuja Airport

Soludo appoints Abia indigene Anambras Accountant General

Reps mull independent project monitoring agency

Bindi/Jebbu massacre displaces 2,447, Berom youths blame military

Nzuko Umunna mourns passing of founding member Chris Asoluka

*2027: Tinubu should have addressed rumours of dropping Shettima Baba-Ahmed*

Why 70,000 minimum wage faces hurdles in Gombe LGAs Gov Yahaya

*2027: ADC wont succeed, says PDP BoT*

2027: Why there might be chaos in Delta APC Chief Emami

Marketers decry bottlenecks in Dangote Refinerys supply chain

Nigerian passport now 88th in global ranking, highest in 5 years

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to achieving SDGs at UN high-level forum in New York

Tinubu appoints Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Yilwatda, APC National Chairman

Lag in digital adoption stunting SMEs growth Experts

2027: PDP elders demand presidential ticket for South

Galatasaray receives 50,000 jerseys for Osimhens unveiling

*Tinubu, APC destroying democracy, dividing Nigerians for self gains Sule Lamido*

Advertisers strategise to achieve N605bn industry growth

Gov Mbah inaugurates 6 new commissioners, HoS, reassigns others

Inter makes 45m bid plus 8m add-ons for Lookman

Media best suited to train public servants Gov Bala Mohammed

Nestl trains 100 waste workers to tackle plastic pollution

WAFCON finals: NIS DG, Shaibu commends Super Falcons

CG Adewale now a global player

Nigerias financial system stable, reforms irreversible Cardoso

Nasarawa, Governor Sule and politics of 2027

*Senate lauds Tinubus $3bn allocation to Eastern Rail Line*

Sociedad drops Umar Sadiq from Japan trip

Nwifuru and the challenge of leadership in Ebonyi

Oramah @ 64: Journey to global greatness

11 writers compete for $100,000 Nigeria prize for literature 2025

Gowon/Umeh: Remorse and reflection

*BLUE PRINT*

*PDP announces date, venue for national convention*

*2024 WAFCON: Nigerias Super Falcons captain Ajibade may emerge player of the tournament*

Official: Nigeria set to host 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Championship

Keep advancing your knowledge, Sanusi tells Nigerian coaches

NOA promotes national symbols, donates 5,000 copies of reintroduced anthem to NSC

Foundation launches Pan-African policy initiative

*Tosin Adarabioyo honoured with Africa Illustrious Award for Club World Cup victory*

*How I will expand APC New party chairman*

NPFL: Barau FC appoint Ladan Bosso as new technical adviser

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan d!es

As President Idi Amin Dadas son arrives Nigeria on condolence visit

1,845 children key beneficiaries as Yobe, FAO round-up tom brown food distribution

Governor Aliyu and the Mabera Community

Yobe health institutions meet to forge enhanced collaboration

Suspected herdsmen launch fresh attack, beheads local farmer in Benue

Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda: Meet the new APC National Chairman

Produce for Lagos Initiative: Sanwo-Olu hands over N5bn to Bago for grains, yam productions

Professor sworn-in as APC national chairman

Defence ministry embeds environmental sustainability in armed forces school curriculum

Aba state: Ex-NALDA boss commends Governor Uzodimmas stand, faults Alex Otti

*Natashas passport seized, released at Abuja Airport*

Niger, Dangote sign N1.8trn rice production deal, target 50,000 jobs

Remo Stars dominate as Chelle picks final CHAN Eagles for 8th African Nations Championship

*Nigerias Flying Eagles lose 2025 WAFU B U20 Cup to Ivory Coast*

Inaugural African School Sports Championship: Team Nigeria off to Algeria

Yilwatda tipped as likely replacement for Ganduje as APC National Chairman

EmpowerHER project hosts roundtable to strengthen youth wellness hubs in Oyo

2028 Olympics: Organisers ban transgender women

Wizkid becomes first african artist to surpass 9 billion streams on Spotify

Many feared d3ad as plane with passengers crashes

Credit rating upgrade by Fitch will boost Benues ranking as investments hub BIPC

Northern CAN tasks African leaders on youth-focused investment, narrative shift to drive development

African Court trains staff on professional ethics, mourns judges demise

Insecurity: Formulate policies to support entrepreneurship opportunities for youth, Buratai urges FG

North-central youth laud military for neutralising large number of bandits in Niger

2025 U20 World Cup: Again, FIFA shuns Nigerian referees

Reps condemn call for dissolution of NMDPRA board, removal of Farouk

2027: PAACA raises concern over citizens ignorance of electoral reforms, processes

Drug peddlers kill NDLEA official in Ondo

Tinubus tribute to Buhari: A northern memory

Equities market closes bullish, gains N67bn

Yobe: Police arrest woman for alleged m*rder of husband

Troops kill terrorists, recover weapons in Zamfara-Kebbi-Niger axis operation

Kaduna farmers, herders trained on conflict management

FG reaffirms commitment to eliminate pediatric HIV, expand PMTCT coverage

754,304 girls vaccinated against HPV in Kaduna

Reps pass Rivers N1.4trn 2025 budget

Gombe bikers accuse police of nighttime extortion

52 candidates cut in malpractices as NECO releases results of unity colleges exam

Outrage in Fegen Mahe as protesters slam Gov. Dauda over worsening insecurity

Liberia pioneers African Development Bank-financed Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank

SEC committed to promoting innovation, safeguarding investments Agama

NiMet seeks Acts amendment to boost cost recovery, others

Delta governor hails Seplat Energys commitment to host communities

Canal+ cleared to acquire MultiChoice

Enugu: We stand by new tariff order, didnt tamper with generation costs EERC

Veteran G Marcus Smart signs with Lakers following buyout

Alcaraz latest to withdraw from Toronto tourney

$100bn Investment Agenda: African Union, Sterling Onerally private sector investment

*GUARDIAN*

Poor policy coordination stalling Nigerias growth NISER

Oyo must embrace tourism as business venture, says Makinde

Overseas Scholarship: PTDF screens 931 candidates in Ibadan

BEDC hires over 70 new staff to replace outgoing personnel

Lagos to boost culture, economy through festivals Sanwo-Olus aide

Traders make up 36.9% of new voter registrants in Anambra

Ogun govt debunks claim of missing two-day-old baby

Ogun boosts security architecture with 550 new Amotekun personnel

INEC ends CVR in Anambra, records 168,187 new voters

Barcas Ter Stegen faces three months out after back surgery

Oyebanji not sponsoring Tinubus endorsements Committee

PWDs receive mobility aids from NDDC in Bayelsa

Residents flee Zamfara communities after death of two suspected bandits

Bala Mohammed slams PDP members in opposition coalition

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71 -US media

Stakeholders warn as Reps push for new agency to oversee oil field shutdowns

North will collapse if Ex-Niger gov

FG inaugurates technical committee on national carbon budget

Oyo bans Sunday trading at Bola Ige Intl Market

Google advances AI devt in Africa with $37m investment

Court orders police to pay #EndSARS protesters N10m

Why PDP is suffering- Damagun

EU allocates 886m humanitarian aid to Benue

CSO warns voter ignorance is biggest threat to 2027 polls

Kogi: Idah Poly bans wild graduation ceremonies on campus

Nigerias Agara elected vice president of African Karate Federation

FRSC records 5,281 crashes, 2,838 deaths, rescues 17,818 in six months

Kwara praised for pro-women drive as AbdulRazaq launches empowerment policy

Reps consider new agency to tackle abandoned, inflated projects

Soludo appoints new accountant general of Anambra

25 BUK students held by EFCC over alleged cybercrime

FG inaugurates state technical committees ahead of Youth Confab 2025

Moodys upgrades Ecobank outlook to stable

Mafa builds 5 Africa, health-tech solutions, challenges Japa narrative

Road crash kills four pupils in Ogun, villagers protest on expressway

CIISM hosts triple event on strategy, arts, national development

1.3m apply for TVET initiative in 10 days

EU, FG call for urgent action, domestic funding to address malnutrition

FG hails rebased GDP figures, Q1 growth

LASU opens admission for 2025/2026 JUPEB programme

Scores killed as military foils terrorist attack in Niger communities

Niger, Dangote Rice sign 1.8 trillion deal to boost paddy rice production

NAFDAC seals warehouse full of explosive chemicals in Kano

Two teachers to refund 597,000 to Bauchi govt over missing school items

Police foil kidnap attempt in Calabar, arrest three, recover firearms

Canal+ acquires MultiChoice in landmark $3b deal

States, agencies back Lagos 500bn fund to curb food waste, grow agribusiness

Recent slowdown in core inflation positive sign for Nigeria Report

Millions go hungry in Nigeria as aid dries up, jihadists surge

TotalEnergies net profit drops as oil prices fall

Kwara APC crisis deepens as council chair blocks federal hospital project

Were working to ensure food security Abiodun

APC failed to hold primary for Ibadan North bye-election INEC

Nigeria submits official bid to host Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja

HOMEF urges rejection of false solutions in Nigerias carbon offset markets

Techbridgers to train 250 Oyo students in ICT

BRICS alignment, tariff hike worsening Nigerias economic trouble, LCCI laments

As Nigeria considers fresh onslaught against illicit financial flows

*THE AUTHORITY*

10 Years After, Kaduna Mining Company Gets Legislative Backing

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Unveils Pan-African Policy Initiative

Parliament Diary Marks 5th Anniversary, Launches N250m Digital Press Initiative

Lush Hair lifts forgotten Warri-based stylist

Wike charges contractor on completion of Appeal Court project

AMAC Chair: We cant deliver APC without voters card

Leave Akpabio Alone, Face Your Problem: Northern Youth Group Blasts Senator Akpoti Over Passport Seizure

Lagos holds maiden edition of Green Economy Forum

Reps take bold step towards regional development

North-Central Youth Professionals hail military operations in Warari

2027: PAACA urges sustained campaign to improve citizens understanding of electoral reforms ahead of polls

House Committee: Dissolution Demands for NMDPRA Board Baseless and Illegal

Reps mull independent project monitoring Agency to achieve project implementation, accountability, others

Glo introduces first-of-its-kind device protection cover for subscribers

NNPCL MD, Bayo Ojulari, 100 days in offices scorecard sparks negative reactions

Justice for all: Reps take step to improve FCT judiciary

A nation grieves: Leaders pay Tribute to Muhammed Buhari

2026 election, my opportunity to consolidate achievements AMAC Chair

Outrage In Fegen Mahe As Protesters Slam Gov Dauda Lawal Over Worsening Insecurity

*2027: PDP founding members propose Southern presidential candidate*

NESREA vows to continue crackdown on environmental violaters

Domestic Violence: Police arrest woman for allegedly killing husband over food in Yobe

McEnies Global Communications partners KeroJet Services Limited to drive Brand growth

*LEADERSHIP*

Request For New Parties Registration Hit 144 — INEC

Yahoo Mail Suffers Global Outage As Users Hit By ‘Temporary Error 1

1.3m People Risk Severe Hunger As UN Suspends Food Aid In North-East

Court Voids Sack Of 74 Staff Of Delta Polytechnic 

ASUU Kicks Against Renaming UNIMAID After Buhari, Mulls Lawsuit 

NDLEA, NARTO Mull Drug Test For Drivers

Suspected Herders Behead Farmer In Benue

Obi Dares Okpebholo, Says ‘I Will Return To Edo’

Suspected Killer Of Kogi Photojournalist Commits Suicide

Army Chief Probes Viral Video On Alleged Poor Feeding Of Troops

Senators Proceed On Annual Recess To Resume September 23

Police Nab 2 Native Doctors, 3 Suspected Kidnappers ln Delta

CSOs Apologies To NMDPRA Chief Over False Corruption Claims

NAPTIP Intensifies Crackdown On Human Traffickers

Taraba Pays N4bn For 2025 NECO, WAEC, BECE, NAPTEB

What To Know About New APC National Chairman Prof Yilwatda

Yilwatda Emerges APC New National Chairman

Court Orders Police To Pay #EndSARS Protesters N10m

Wife Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband In Yobe

Kwara Records Reduction In Under-5 Mortality Rate

*DAILY TIMES*

After Enugus tariff cut, DisCos say customers nationwide threaten bill boycott

Canal+ takes over MultiChoice in $3bn deal, gains full control of DStv, GOtv

Alexander Isak wants Newcastle exit amid liverpool interest

Edun: Rebased GDP shows Nigeria is growing again

Who is Nentawe Yilwatda, APCs new national chairman

Badenoch v Sunak: Two nations A microcosm of distinct colonial relics

APC endorses Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman

How natural gas can light the path to Nigerias national renewal

The strategic path to Nigerias economic stability

Abia government dismisses HIV/AIDS surge claims, says figures are outdated

A security imperative Defence chief backs ranching to end farmer-herder clashes

Nigerian passport climbs to 88th in global ranking highest in 5 years

Unacceptable conditions FG raises alarm over correctional facilities

Baba-Ahmed: Tinubus silence fuels rumours of dropping Shettima in 2027

Senate urges Tinubu to name monument after Buhari

Alleged N3.1bn Fraud: Court says Suswam, ex-finance commissioner have a aase to answer

FG declares floods a national security issue, launches prevention framework

No ban on Maggi, Tummy Tummy noodles NAFDAC warns against viral misinformation

Wike signs Abuja City Walk Deal, sets May 2026 deadline for phase one

Super Falcons win over Banyana a triumph of spirit, says women affairs minister

*PREMIUM TIMES*

US drafts plan to phase out funding of HIV treatment in Nigeria, other countries

New judge takes over ex-governor Obianos money laundering case, fixes new trial date

NBRP visits PREMIUM TIMES, affirms commitment to promote book reading in Nigeria

No Nigerian politician qualified to inherit Buharis 12 million voters Ex-VON DG

*Hulk Hogan is dead*

LPPC names 57 lawyers for SAN rank

Court convicts ex-NHIS boss, BDC operator of $2.1 million fraud

Profile of New APC Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda

SEC grants no objection to First HoldCos share sales

Dangote Sugars half-year loss drops by 83% amid lower finance costs

Airtel Africas first-quarter profit surges by 403%

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Appeal Court upholds EFCCs power to investigate tax evasion

NLNG releases longlist for Nigeria Prize for Literature

Tosin Adarabioyo honoured with Africa Illustrious Award for historic Club World Cup triumph

Nenadi Usman-led LP cautions ex-party VP candidate over Abures endorsement

Jigawa gov: I read oath of office daily as a reminder of my responsibilities

49 people feared dead in Russian plane crash

*APC inaugurates Yilwatda as national chairman*

12 killed as Thailand, Cambodia attack each other

NAFDAC debunks viral claims on noodles, tinned tomatoes, Maggi cubes

Sunaks pride versus Badenochs critique: Colonial history, divergent responses, By Cheta Nwanze

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 #ENDSARS: Court awards damages against police for violating protesters rights

CJIDs programme manager elected Curator of Global Shapers Community

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan blocked, released at Abuja Airport

Moodys upgrades Ecobank Groups outlook to stable, affirms B3 long term issuer ratings

Three held over Okada riders murder

Professor emerges new APC National Chairman as Tinubu, governors approve nominee

13 students injured in Kebbi road crash

Nigeria names strong squad for CHAN tournament

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PDP founding fathers advocate southern candidate to challenge Tinubu in 2027

Three teenagers drown in Bauchi river

Abandoned road project contributes to flooding in Ibadan community

Reps pay tribute to Buhari

Reps advance bill to establish womens hospital

Senate urges FG to immortalise Buhari with national monument

Gunmen kill police officer in Edo

Gaza: Hunger, health crisis worsen as WHO reports attack on staff facility

Troops kill terrorists, recover weapons in Zamfara-Kebbi-Niger axis operation

Army, suspected kidnappers in shootout, three arrested

NAFDAC seals warehouse stocked with chemicals used for explosives in Kano

18m vaccine grant implementation to begin soon- Official

2027: Remove Tinubu or die of hunger, Amaechi tells supporters

A young Buharis poetic tribute to a leader, By Yushau A. Shuaib

Reps approve Tinubus additional $347m loan request for 20252026 borrowing plan

Amnesty International asks UI to reverse suspension of students who protested fee hike

Kemi Badenochs fallacious equivocation on CNN, By Akin Fadeyi

Vice President Shettima visits Gov Radda after accident, offers prayers, goodwill

Al Jazeera calls for global action to protect journalists in Gaza

From Crypto to Currency: Stablecoins as the Future of Payments

Reps committee commences fresh investigation into NNPCs acquisition of OVH

Kaduna vaccinates 754,304 girls, launches campaign against cervical cancer, malnutrition

Cholera: 12 killed, 230 hospitalised in Niger

Samad to headline Sinatras Afrocentric series 3.0

Reps set to probe maintenance, failures of Nigerias refineries

Constitution Amendment: Bayelsa demands 25 new LGs, resource control

WAFCON: Super Falcons visit injured Banyana star Gabriela Salgado

Anambra 2025: YPP promises to tackle insecurity, restore socio-economic activities

Portable, VDM drop diss tracks after months-long feud

Jigawa makes genotype testing compulsory for intending couples

Mohbad wasnt embalmed Singers younger brother counters fathers claim

US becomes net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria EIA

WAFCON: South Africa coach rues missed chances against Super Falcons

Enugu governor reshuffles cabinet, swears in six new commissioners

PalmPay named among worlds top 300 Fintech companies of 2025 by CNBC and Statista

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for additional $347m loan

Alleged N3.1bn Fraud: Ex-Benue governor has case to answer, court rules

Jigawa ACRESAL, PADAC launch tree planting campaign

UNILAG Professor advocates 30 per cent electoral gender quotas in public service

Anambra 2025: Candidate decries campaign of bitterness, mudslinging

Why Borno local governments cannot pay N70,000 National Minimum Wage State government

Kaduna governor inaugurates Qatar-backed housing project for banditry victims

Nigerian university decries N200 million monthly electricity bills

*Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo youths threaten to boycott 2027 elections*

Otti sets up committee to revisit disagreement over pension

*SPORT*

46th CBN Senior Tennis championship: Khadijat Mohammed leads quarterfinals flight - The Sun

Adams handed Sevilla lifeline ahead of new season - Punch

AFCON: Brys quits as Cameroon coach over unpaid salary - Blueprint

Alcaraz latest to withdraw from Toronto tourney - Blueprint

All You Need to Know About Lima Summit - Thisday

Alozie admits difficult South Africa test - Punch

Arokodare linked with Atalanta switch - Punch

Brighton striker Ferguson joins Roma on loan - Blueprint

Bukayo Saka shines as Arsenal edge AC Milan 10 in pre-season clash - Punch

Celta reject Sadiq signing - Punch

CHAN 2025: Chelle picks 23 for Super Eagles B - Guardian

Chelsea in talks with Leipzig forward Simons - Daily Trust

Club Brugge rejects Fenerbahes 12m offer for Onyedika - The Sun

DTigress Land in Abidjan for 2025 Afrobasket Cup Defence - Thisday

DTigress storm Abidjan for AfroBasket title defence - Punch

Durant reunion excites Okogie - Punch

Enugu Gaming Conference Beckons - Thisday

Ever-present Ajibade propelling Nigerias title charge - Punch

Falcons visit Salgado in hospital after horrific injury - Punch

First Bank, Bayelsa Blue Whales in Flying Start in Benin City - Thisday

First Bank, Bayelsa Blue Whales win in Benin City - Punch

From street to stardom: Synergy FC lights up 1xCup - Guardian

Galatasaray receives 50,000 jerseys for Osimhens unveiling - The Sun

Ideye knocks Enyimba over poor welfare, bonuses - Punch

Imole Millionaires Draw Promises to Transform Fortunes in Osun - Thisday

In Pictures: Super Falcons visit injured South African forward Salgado in hospital - Guardian

Inter makes 45m bid plus 8m add-ons for Lookman - The Sun

Inter ready to make improved Lookman bid - Punch

Ivorian U20s crowned WAFU B champions after late strike sinks Flying Eagles - Guardian

Ivorians edge Flying Eagles in WAFU-B U-20 final - Punch

Khadijat Mohammed Leads 46th CBN Senior Tennis Qfinals Flight - Thisday

Lohli becomes official Gaiters FC shirt sponsor ahead of Dana Cup debut - Punch

Madugu lauds rise of African womens' football - Punch

Messi, Alba risk ban after MLS All-Star game withdrawal - Punch

Mohammed reaches CBN Senior Tennis champs qfinals - Punch

Nantes signs Awaziem weeks after Simons departure - The Sun

Nasarawa to host 5th FEDUGAM as delegation visits commissioner - The Sun

National Youth Games: NWF begins implementation of new bodyweights categories - Blueprint

Nigeria officially bids to host Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja - Punch

NSC dangles improved welfare incentives to DTigress - The Sun

Official: Liverpool announce 80m signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt - Blueprint

Olukusa football tourney sets for November in Ibadan - The Sun

Oparanozie charges Falcons to complete Mission X - Punch

PH polo AGM renews Prince Agbojans committee mandate - Daily Trust

Rashford Excited with Season-long Loan Switch to Barcelona - Thisday

Rashford joins Barcelona on loan, says club feels like home - Punch

Remo captain Nduka leads Eagles B CHAN squad - Punch

Shooting Stars part ways with Ogunbote - Punch

Sociedad drops Umar Sadiq from Japan trip - The Sun

South west wins FAAN inter regional football tourney - Daily Trust

Spain beat Germany with Bonmati extra-time goal to reach Euro 2025 final - Guardian

Sports Icon of the Year Award great motivation- Mouktar Mohammed - Daily Trust

Super Falcons show solidarity, visit injured Banyana star Salgado in hospital - Punch

Super Falcons Visit Injured Banyana Banyana Winger in Hospital - Thisday

Super Falcons win over Banyana a triumph of spirit, says women affairs minister - Daily Times

Teen golfer Wan eyes new heights with college move - Blueprint

Venus Williams becomes WTA second oldest winner - Daily Trust

Venus Williams, 45, becomes second oldest winner - Blueprint

Veteran G Marcus Smart signs with Lakers following buyout - Blueprint