NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025

*PUNCH*

Edo battles dengue fever as diseases kill 28

Health workers petition FG over doctor’s dismissal

ADC-led coalition leaders can’t stop Tinubu – Wike

Tinubu hails Olubadan’s legacy as monarch turns 90

Be careful of global deals, Falana warns African leaders

Senate gives conditions for Natasha’s return after court judgement

LASU dismisses two lecturers over financial misconduct

APC, PDP bicker over South-South summit

EFCC arraigns Kaduna couple over N10m fraud

Courier operators transporting drugs, firearms – NIPOST

Lagos introduces codes to curb quackery in health facilities

Eight Chinese nationals jailed for cyberterrorism

Why we are restructuring – NNPCL

Doctors leaving LAUTECH hospital in droves, union tells Makinde

Don’t trade words with APC members, Aregbesola tells supporters

Food security: Reps to amend Technical Aids Corps Act

Trump signs flagship US tax, spending bill into law

Four drivers bag 35 days community service for traffic violations

10 Niger soldiers killed in jihadist attacks - Govt

A'Ibom hikes corps members allowance to N20,000

LAUTECH teaching hospital faces imminent collapse, doctors warn Makinde

*I have a Rolls-Royce, not from poor background like Amaechi — Wike*

Nigeria loses $25bn annually due to lack of electricity – REA MD

ADC Supporters Storm Lagos Airport To Welcome Aregbesola

Tinubu departs Saint Lucia for Brazil

Guild of Editors suspends member for breach of ethics

TETFund lays foundation of Gombe federal varsity's senate building

Bauchi gov appoints new SSA on communication

Residents reject govt plan to privatise cocoa farms in C'River

South-West demands five new states, constitutional roles for monarchs

NAOWA donates food, cash to widows, wounded soldiers in Kaduna

21st-century teacher must be tech-savvy, flexible -TRCN

*VANGUARD*

Tinubu restates commitment to quality higher education

NSCDC arrests 16 suspected vandals, illegal miners in FCT

Trump signs flagship US tax, spending bill into law

Hamas says ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks ‘immediately’

Amaechi: I’ll resign as FCT minister if… – Wike

FBI cracks down on Lagos fraudster for stealing ₦460m in crypto meant for Trump’s inauguration

Gov Eno increases corps members allowance from N5000 to N20,000

Naira depreciates by 0.17% against dollar

Ex-Ondo Senator Tofowomo dumps PDP, joins ADC

Atiku hails Natasha for challenging suspension, commends Justice Nyako

Lagos Govt to intensify raids on single-use plastics

Judiciary remains last hope of the oppressed – Action Collective

APC Chair Slot: I’ll dust Tinubu’s table if asked – Al-Makura

Google empowers Nigerian newsrooms with tools to maximise ad revenue, digital innovation

Niger PDP Legal Adviser Murtala Mohammed resigns after 27 years of service

Again, Village Head, 2 others murdered in fresh armed herders’ attack on Benue community

Naira appreciates to N1,560/$ in parallel market

Constitution review: Lagos urges recognition of 37 LCDAs

Education is the greatest investment any nation can make — Peter Obi

Leave Labour Party alone, join your coalition — Abure tells Gov. Otti

Anambra Killings: Ohanaeze, Rep. Chinedu Ogah demand justice for murdered Ebonyi indigenes

Court strikes out suit against ASO’s acquisition of Union Homes

Anambra 2025: I’m powered by the people – AA candidate, Jeff Nweke

*THE NATION*

Constitution review: Lagos renews agitation for listing of 37 LCDAs

Meet Nigerian riding bicycle from Nigeria to USA

Banks approve naira debit card use abroad as dollar supply rises

Nigerian banks resume international transactions on naira cards after three years

Osun, Kwara monarchs, 18 LGAs defend creation of Igbomina State before Senate committee

Flood takes over major roads, wreaks havoc In Ondo community

PDP releases official timetable for bye-elections in Edo

NIPOST raises alarm over illegal courier operators aiding drug, weapon transport

Previous constitution reviews didn't resolve governance questions, says Senate

LASG to intensify crackdown on single-use plastics, targets major markets

Tinubu seeks fair energy transition

Akpabio: Constitution review will strengthen unity, justice, progress

We are rebuilding trust across Nigeria – Tinubu

Suspected killer of three vigilance members in Edo arrested

Tiv communities seek probe of attacks, others

Army deepens civil-military bond with Rivers medical outreach

Edo confirms outbreak of Dengue fever

World Bank appoints Mathew Verghis as new country director for Nigeria

FG to chart new path for immunisation financing

Kaduna ALGON hails Uba Sani over fourth republic icon award

Reps panel directs IGP to enforce summons on shipping giant MSC

Why Lagos banned disposable cups, Styrofoam packs, nylon bags, others

Sanwo-Olu renews call for LCDA's recognition as local governments

Tinubu congratulates Olubadan Olakulehin at 90, first coronation anniversary

Nigeria, Saint Lucia sign technical cooperation agreement

Natasha: Court affirms Senate's power to discipline members

CJN appoints ex-industrial court president Adejumo as judicial institute administrator

Don’t let politicians drag Nigeria backward, DOJ warns

Court finds Natasha guilty of contempt, slams N5m fine

Oba of Benin restores Oke-Oroma statutory rights

DICON, Saudi firm sign landmark deal to produce security drones, satellites in Nigeria

Diogo Jota, brother for burial Saturday in Portugal

I'm greatest of my generation, Omah Lay declares

INEC issues supplementary regulations, guidelines for election results review

*THISDAY*

Tinubu: Days of Empty Promises, Abandoned Projects Over

Rufai Family Issues Official Statement on Passing of Legendary Goalkeeper

SDP Inaugurates Committee to Probe Alleged Financial Misconduct Against Gabam, Two Others

World Bank Appoints Mathew Verghis as Country Director for Nigeria

Zamfara Gov Signs Strategic Rural Electrification MOU With REA

Court Adjourns Case of 21 Coal Miners Allegedly Killed by British Colonial Police to September 18

GloVal Announces Soteria Palms Estate, Targets Local Agriculture Boost

Tinubu: Were Rebuilding Foundation Of Public Trust, Not Just Roads Nationwide

Live Sports Data Could Soon Power Online Pokies

Kidnapped Bayelsa State High Court Judge Regains Freedom 12 Days after Abduction

Court Orders Akpabio, Others to Recall Akpoti-Uduaghan

PEBEC, Katsina Engage Stakeholders to Boost Business Reforms

Police Arrest Four Suspected Cultists with Gun, Stolen Vehicle in Delta

NOA, Stakeholders Decry Kidnapping, Abduction, Banditry

Otu Predicts Stronger Showing for Tinubu in 2027, Cites Ongoing Reforms

DangoteCement Creates50 Agric Entrepreneurs

NGO Rallies Security Agencies Towards Inclusive Voting for PWDs

A Brighter Future for the Niger Delta: Turning Promises into Protection

FG To Unveil Smart Police Stations Nationwide

Niger, Nasarawa States Launch Joint Digital Skills Initiative

NADF Deploys Software to Track, Evaluate N19.5bn AgGrow Scheme

NASENI to Commence Construction of Factories for Renewables in Abuja

ADC: Is Opposition Coalition the Needed Counterfoil to Looming One-Party State

INEC DELINEATION: A PLEA FOR FAIRNESSANDPEACE IN WARRI

THE TRIAL OF NATASHAAKPOTI-UDUAGHAN

Two Years of Steady Impact: Hon. Okojies Model of Grassroots Leadership

US-Africa Business Summit Prepares Nigeria, others Ahead $2.1 Trillion Consumer Spending Boom

Bill Gates:Reiterating Call for African-led Solutions to Drive Health, Equity and Economic Impact

Two Decades and A Dream:Oremeyi AkahsJourney to EmpoweringAfrica

CISLAC Demands Debt Cancellation, Reform of Global Financial Institutions, and Stronger Legislative Oversight

COALITION: OLD HEADS, NEW HEADACHES

LETS RISE TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF EVERY GIRL

Adedotun Ademowo on Modular Innovation, PropTech, Global Housing Crisis Solutions

Intrigues, Interstate Rivalry Undermine Actualisation of Single African Air Transport Market

Report: Slowdown in Productivity Reflects Fall in Manufacturing Production

Sanusi Identifies Benefits, Challenges of Aircraft Dry Leasing

U.S. Soybean Industry Explores Opportunities in Nigerias Protein Sector

NGX GroupSecuresFunding toCommence N-Zero Programme in Nigeria

Ethiopian Airlines Begins Second Daily Flight to Lagos

Tinubu Appoints Ogbeifun, Others NIMASA Governing Board Members

Firm Unveils First Nigerian-owned Container Shipping Line

Segilola Strengthens Osun Communities with Livelihood Restoration Programme

Lagos to Host Airport Business Summit in July

WCO: Adeniyis Stellar Performance Receives Global Recognition

Mike Adenuga: The Bull is Moving Differently

Taiwan CongratulatesNigerias Diplomatic Endeavors in St. Lucia, Others

Were Removing Impediments to Sugar Production,NSDC BossAssures Stakeholders

CSR Initiative: Vitafoam upgradesUNILAGs Laboratory

NDIC Equips Plateau Students with Essential Financial Literacy Skills

Of Airlines and Their Passengers

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, NFF, Others Mourn as Nigerias Goalkeeping Legend, Peter Rufai, Dies at 61

Adidas and LATC Donate 200 Footballs to Support Grassroots Football in Lagos Schools

Lagos, NFF, NPFL, Ahmed MusaMourn as Nigeria Goalkeeping Legend, Peter Rufai, Dies at 61

Akinyosoye Emerges Nigerias Highest-ranked Fencer at 23rd African Fencing Championships

Liverpools Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash

2025 1XCup Organisers Limit Participating Teams to 64 Teams out of 468 Entries

Liverpools Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash

Zenith Bank Emerges Nigerias Number One Bank By Tier-1 Capital for The Sixteenth Consecutive Year

GTCO Plans Fresh $100m Raise, to Cancel GDRs Listing on LSE

*DAILY TRUST*

Anticipation Builds as Healing Streams Live with Pastor Chris kicks off July 18

Ogun attracts tech investor to drive innovation, job creation

Govt Urged To Remove Barriers Limiting Rural Women in Agriculture, Energy

With 19 fresh appointments, Gov Yusufs aides rise above 300

APC chairmanship: Ill do whatever Tinubu desires Al-Makura

You had opportunity to serve but failed, Wike tells Mark, other coalition leaders

Gov Yusuf Appoints Ahmed Musa as Kano Pillars GM

Why Wagners exit poses grave consequences for Mali Ex diplomat

Philanthropist, 3 Others Remanded for Alleged Murder of Fintiris Aide

Rivers, Lagos, Edo top list as cult clashes claim 1,686 lives in 5 years

ECOWAS and its survival

ECOWAS MP urges W/African nations to invest 30% budgets in education

ADC chieftain: Kachikwus is a mole, his threat against coalition baseless

Court orders Natashas recall to senate

Court fines Natasha N5m for contempt

Nigeria Must Go the Untold Expulsion Before Ghana Must Go

Presidential ticket is ADCs biggest test Obis former running mate

Coalition: Sirika knocks Wike, Onanuga, pledges loyalty to APC

NDYC urges politicians to respect INECs integrity, condemns Amaechi, El-Rufais comments

NIGERIA DAILY: Opposition Coalition The Messiah Nigerians Crave Or Just Another Old Story

FG, Kaduna govt partner on light rail project

Firm, Meta extend digital literacy training to over 14,0

Omotayo begins WTT US smash campaign as Aruna awaits main draw

Adidas, LATC donate 200 footballs to Lagos schools to boost gender-inclusive sports

World leaders join Liverpool to mourn Diogo Jota after tragic death

Djokovic outclasses Evans to continue Wimbledon bid

2027 Nasarawa govship race: Will zoning tear APC apart

*Defection: APC receives Ogun PDP factional chair, Adebutus deputy*

*APC reps now 220 as 7 A/Ibom lawmakers dump PDP, YPP*

Court bars Nasarawa APC chair from acting amid anti-party allegations

Political movement: Coalition members move to exit old parties

Senators aide resigns over N20,000 monthly salary

Yelwata: UNICEF raises alarm over mental health crisis in Benue IDP camp

Plateau crisis: Were not harbouring terrorists Herders

Keyamo commissions N1.2bn road at Sokoto airport

Yobe shuts 3 major markets to boost counter-insurgency efforts

Military, DSS nab 3 over kidnap of NDLEA Commander

INEC receives 12 additional applications for party registration

Coalition members move to exit old parties

INSECURITY: Reps ask security agencies to do more

S/East devt commission unveils 10-year roadmap

Senate investigates ICPCs compliance with federal character

Zamfara reconnects 6 LGAs to power grid after years of blackout

On Hijrah 1447 and the semiotics of its celebration (II)

Flood destroys 171 houses in Gombe in 2 months Official

Makkah Grand Mosque Friday sermon to be translated into 35 languages today

Canadian Muslims demand action after attack on hijab-wearing woman

Hajj: NAHCON concludes inbound transportation of pilgrims to Nigeria

Organ harvest: Trial reopens, as victim claims living in pain

CJN appoints Justice Adejumo NJI administrator

FCTA pledges justice for 14-year-old girl allegedly raped by cleric

FCT Poll: YPP unveils chairmanship candidate for Abaji council

Tinubu excited over FCTs engagement of local contractors

Court remands 4 for allegedly beating up lawyer

Teachers strike: Wike withholds FCT area councils IGR

Coscharis aftersale workshop to support 3000 Geely vehicles in Nigeria

AON Trustee flays $300 helicopter landing levy

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Constitution Reviewll Guarantee Progressive Federation Akpabio

DSpeaker Kalu Mourns Ex-SEagles Goalkeeper, Rufai

Nigerian Equities Market Ends Week Flat Amid Mixed Sentiment, Notore Delisting

Senate Holds Public Hearing On Constitution Amendment In NEast

Pan-African Progressive Front Opens Headquarters In Accra

World Bank Appoints Mathew Vergeis As Country Director For Nigeria

Previous Constitution Amendments Didnt Resolve Governance Questions Senate

Natasha: No Price Greater Than Ones Right Atiku

Ukachukwu Pledges Monthly Stipend For 130,400 Anambra Residents

NADDC Empowers 50 Young Women In CNG Conversion In Edo

NMA Lagos Rejects FGs New Salary Structure For Doctors, Others

Nigeria Still Underdeveloped Because Of Leaders Neglect In Education Obi

Sanwo-Olu, NASS Cttee Urge Inclusive, People-Centred Review Of 1999 Constitution

Ogene Debunks N1b Embezzlement Rumour

Peter Rufai True Nigerian Icon ADC

Sokoto Govt Procures Vehicles For Security Agencies, Perm Secs

Edo Confirms Dengue Fever Outbreak, Records 86 Cases

Ex-Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Charged With Rape

Court Jails Eight Chinese Over Cyberterrorism In Lagos

Alleged Financial Impropriety: Otukpo LG Lawmakers Write Alia, Benue Assembly, Others

AWAN Mourns Ex-SEagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai

CRiver: Correspondents Chapel Warns Against Falsehood

ADC Executives Call For Inclusiveness In Coalition

Ballantines Deepens Commitment To Gaming Culture At Lagos Games Week

CRiver: Abia Community Joins Protest Against Privatization Of Cocoa Estate

SEMA Issues Flood Alert For Three LGAs, Warns Residents

Return To Your LGUBEAs, Oyo Govt Tells Floating Teachers

2027: Ohanaeze Youth knocks Amaechi Over Attack On INEC Chairman

ABUAD Inducts 113 Students Into Nursing Profession

ABSU College Of Medicine Commends Ottis Interventions

2027: Dont Waste Your Energy Contesting, Ejianya Counsels Obi

Stakeholders Push For Sustainable Infrastructure To Boost Port Efficiency

Bode George Criticizes Atiku, Mark For Aligning With ADC

L-PRES: KWSG Urges Prioritisation Of Documentation

2027: Group Condemns Smear Campaign Against Ogbuku