NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST 2025

*PUNCH*

INEC wants legal backing as NCoS pushes inmate voting rights

Sowore lambasts police after release from custody

Zamfara sitting on time bomb over lead poison spread

Atalanta prepare legal action against Lookman

UNILAG to hold postgraduate lecture

Court bars police from harassing AA national chair

Declare Abiola past President, Lagos ex-deputy gov urges Tinubu

US envoy defends new visa rule as FG urges compliance

NCDC warns of mosquito-borne disease outbreak

2027: Northern elites pushing Jonathan to contest, says Kachikwu

WAEC releases reviewed results, says discrepancies embarrassing

Tinubu approves backlog payments for pensioners

Afenifere faction, Obi’s allies meet Obasanjo over 2027 presidency

Bandits kill pastor, two others in fresh Plateau attack

Late Olubadan gets military honours, buried amid fanfare

Hardship: Nigerian-used car market booms as more owners sell off private vehicles

Trump announces meeting with Putin in Alaska August 15

Activist urges FCTA to tackle ‘one chance’ crimes

Three Nigerian students shortlisted for US award

Lagos warns against attacking parking officials, pledges strict action

NCC, IHS move to resolve diesel supply row

Ex-lawmaker clocks 90

Osun-Osogbo festival: Ataoja urges release of LGs’ seized funds

Nigeria’s FDI crashes by 70% in three months

Sterling HoldCo directors invest N341.6m in company shares

Dangote wins cement company of the year award

Abuja land prices surge as infrastructure devt booms

False claims lead to $500m mRNA vaccine contracts cancellation

Army pledges stronger media ties, rejects civilian brutality

Apollo 13 moon mission commander, Jim Lovell, dies at 97

New NERC chairman assumes office

NELFUND receives 745,000 student loan applications, 2,700 in 24 hours

*VANGUARD*

WAEC revises SSCE results — here’s how to recheck your result

We don’t charge our patients in dollars, Abuja hospital refutes allegation

ADP condemns alleged assault against Sowore by IGP monitoring team

FG assures labour on benefits of new industrial relations policy

Coalition will save Nigeria from drifting into one party state – Afenifere, others insist

Showunmi proposes four-year party membership rule to curb political tourism

Peter Obi advocates 5-year single tenure for President

Tinubu approves key measures for DBS pensioners

Sowore regains freedom, faults ‘illegal’ detention

Fresh contractor takes over FG’s IDP hostel in Abia

Oyo govt denies fake pension verification notice

Confusion as NERC chairman-designate Ramat resumes without Senate confirmation

Naira appreciates  to N1,565/$ in parallel market

Dangote Refinery debunks shutdown rumour, says PMS’s gantry price remains N850

Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Gwagwalada, FCT, Nasarawa

Why we detained Sowore – Force Headquarters

Police rescue 50 kidnapped victims in Katsina

FCT sets up C’ttees on Land Use violations, River Park controversy

*THE NATION*

FULL LIST: 29 countries to phase out passport stamps

New NERC chairman insists DisCos, GenCos must comply with rules

Four reasons why you should avoid borrowing from loan sharks

9mobile rebrands as T2 to strengthen market share

First Lady leads delegation on condolence visit to Aisha Buhari in Kaduna

CBN concludes forensic audit of FX forward contracts

Economic crisis is being exaggerated, says Presidency

NNPC sacks pump attendant, suspends manager over misconduct 

Significant development has occured in Niger Delta under Tinubu, says Minister

Wike frowns at level of distortion of Abuja master plan

INEC yet to recognise Mark, Aregbesola as chairman, secretary of ADC

Olowu hosts NDA Regular Course 29, pledges support for Armed Forces

JUST IN: Oba Olakulehin gets military honour as Makinde, COAS, others bid farewell to late Olubadan

I made mistakes dating men without financial stability, says Tiwa Savage

Okpebholo nominates four more commissioner-designates in Edo

ADC is a rootless split, no threat to APC in 2027 — Gov Sule

Kate Henshaw reacts to Kwam1’s airport saga

ADC is a rootless split, no threat to APC in 2027 — Gov Sule

Kate Henshaw reacts to Kwam1’s airport saga

BBNAIJA S10: Denari slams Kuture over food rations

FG collects 1.95tr VAT for Q4 2024

 62.96% candidates pass WASSCE as WAEC reviews 2025 results

New Seraph to host 300,000 for centenary vigil

INEC seeks legal backing for prisoners’ voting rights

Lagos completes first phase of Ogudu-Ifako Bridge rehabilitation

2027: I will ensure fairness in who succeeds me - Sule

By-election: PDP, APC woo voters in Edo

Information minister, US Ambassador, clarify visa policy changes

Former Delta gov Okowa applauds Tinubu's economic reforms

13-man jury arrives Lagos for AFRIMA

Protesters demand release of Sowore

Edo FA hails Okpebholo for restoring football glory

Soludo hails Obiano, Ngige as ex-governors mark birthdays

NAF foils terror attack on troops in Borno, kills several terrorists

*THISDAY*

Ojulari-led NNPCL Boosting Reforms in Oil, Gas Industry, Says Group

INEC: Well Engage N Assembly for Clear Legal Provision On Inmate Voting

ASUPFederal Poly,Offa Threatens Strike over Governing Council Meetings

Providus Bank, Polaris Bank Join Sponsors of QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit

Katsina Collates Citizens Needs in 361 Wards for 2026 Budget

KWAM 1: Wholl Call This Super-Brat Musician To Order

Omisore, Ajibola, Other APC Aspirants are Unelectable

Benue Targets Creation of 1,500 Jobs in New Brewery

VFD Group Explores Strategic Expansion Into Southern Africa

Kalu Lauds Ohafia Leaders, Promises Report on Constituency Projects

Soludo at 65: Mixing Celebration with Anambra Guber Politics

No Regional Political Warlord Can Deliver PDP in 2027

Akwa Ibom: Damaguns Daydream About PDPs Strength

Yayi at 56: A Statesmans Journey to Destiny

DIGITAL MEDIA SUMMIT AND THE LONGEST RUNNING ELECTION

AKUTE, LAMBE AND CRISIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

On a Shared Mission to Promote Healthy Lifestyle, Lois Ihwo and Obinna Iyiegbu Lead the Wellness Drive with Vaib Juicer

Captain Hosa Okunbo: A Tribute to a Visionary, Four Years On

Crown Flour Mill Signs Culinary Icon, Ify Mogekwu, as Brand Ambassador for Supreme Semolina

Navy Captain Olubolades Passing a National Loss, Says Rear Admiral Olugbode, Hydrographer of the Federation

Meta Backs First AI Fashion Collection with I.N. Official at AFWL

Finding Nina Premieres on Prime Video

Beer Industry Seeks Excise Duty Reform Amid N425bn Loss Warning

Opposition against Lagos Airport Transformation

Air Peace Honours Fallen Sports Heroes

H1: United Capital Grows Revenue by 57% to N23.76bn

Capital Markets Registrars not Responsible for Unclaimed Dividends

Nigeria Targets Power Quality Issues at Electric Conference

IWG Targets Entrepreneurs and Multinationals with 10 New Workspaces

SAA Partners Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce on AI

ipNX Sweeps Top Honours at Titans of Tech 2025 with Ejovi Aror Lifetime Award and Premier ICT Provider Win

Open the Archives, Free the Nation

Transfer News: Ndidi Completes 9.5m Besiktas Switch

US Open to Offer Biggest Purse in Tennis History

Over 600 Participants Gear up for Maiden Sports Camp in Ogun

Monimichelle: Nobody Can Blackmail Me over Ugborodo Stadium Project

Presidency: Tinubu Not Indifferent to Nigerians Difficulties

ValueJet Saga: Keyamo Directs NCAA to Place Veteran Musician, K1, on No-fly List

Trumps Tariffs Kick Off Worldwide, Raise Import Taxes to Highest Level Since Great Depression

Onitsha Port Agog as First Barge for 2025 Berths

Stakeholders Move to Include Energy Efficiency in Education Curriculum

Tinubu Nominates Abdullahi Ramat As Chairman/CEO of NERC

5,300 Graduate from Lagos Skills Acquisition Programmes

Chevening Alumni, CSO Train 600 Women-led Businesses in Procurement

Odumegwu-Ojukwu Visits Nigerian Cleric in Benin Prison

Egbin, FIPL, IEs Case Shows Banks Ignoring Tinubus Intervention on Foreclosure in Power Sector

Umahi Dismisses Videos of Cracks on Lagos-Calabar Highway, Says Its Not Structural

Telcos Raise the Alarm over Disruption of Diesel Supply to Telecoms Sites

Atedo Peterside, Omehia, Secondus, Others Say Planned Rivers LG Poll Illegal

Rewane: Govt Operates Nigerian Airports at Huge Cost, Advocates Facilities Concession

*Odua Group: Lagos Airport Hotel to Boost Nigerias Hospitality Landscape with Unveiling of Harold Block*

FG Moves to Bridge Gap in Testing for Tuberculosis

WAEC Temporarily Withdraws 2025 WASSCE Results Over Technical Glitches

Practicing Architect, Ayodeji Ajayi Appointed to Africa Urban Health CoP Steering Committee

AFC Says Projects It Backed in Nigeria, Others Added $50 Billion to GDP, Created 7m Jobs

INEC Says CVR Exercise to Take Place in 811 Registration Centres Across Country

Atiku Offers Yobe Teenagers Scholarships After Win at Global Competition

2027: Olawepo-Hashim Welcomes Atiku, Jonathan, Obi to PDP Presidential Primary

PENGASAN Donates Food, Health Materials to Yelewata IDP Community

*DAILY TRUST*

NCDC issues advisory on Chikungunya virus as cases surge globally

APC Commissioners Back Tinubu, Adopt Unified Blueprint

ADC to Tinubu: You cant claim to be in charge when bandits are taxing farmers

UAE, Nigeria move to deepen bilateral ties on trade, economic cooperation

How vested interest tried to sabotage UBTH cancer centre CMD

Alia rewards Super Falcons forward, Ordega, with N50m, house

New tax laws will kill airlines Operators

Kano govt revokes road contract after Dan Bellos video

KWAM1 tenders apology over Airport incident, denies alcohol claim

WAEC releases reviewed 2025 results

Chinese national dies in Kogi factory

Scores killed as military airstikes hit terrorists in Borno

FG Approves 60 Programmes for Federal Poly Damaturu

*PDP to sanction members endorsing Tinubu for 2027*

Nizamiye Hospital Debunks Surgery Delay in Death of Senator Kontagora Amid Stem Cell Controversy

Prime Loan Fest is live: Get additional rewards on your Bajaj Finserv Business Loan

*FG to construct N1.5trn light rail line in Kano*

Open Alau Dam gate if flood is suspected Minister

Address worsening insecurity, Plateau council of chiefs urges FG

Mining Marshals Shut Down Illegal Quarry in Abuja, 13 Suspects Face Prosecution

NIGERIA DAILY: What You Must Know About Police Tinted Glass Crackdown

Solicitude foundation trains Delta youths on goat rearing

Progressives Governors Forum Gives Uba Sani An Award

Gov Sani appointsSani Rabiu as chairman Kaduna Fiscal Responsibility Commission

Protest in Zamfara over renewed bandits attacks

Final year examination: Students, parents, educationists flay WAEC results review

Right of Reply: Hunger in Nigeria: Presidency disagrees with Daily Trust editorial

Police detain 4 officers over extortion of poly student in Kwara

Right of Reply: A citizens response to State House press statement

Joy Sport FC wins Wesley 7-A-Side Kwara football competition

Skambo decries absence of functional basketball league in Nigeria

How ADC presidential candidate for 2027 will emerge Bolaji Abdullahi

Crisis brews in APC over plots to replace Bwari chairmanship candidate

2027: North not swayed by one-term promise ACF Spokesman

Fish out killers of my aide, Kano gov tells security agencies

Family announces funeral arrangements for Prof. Okello Oculi

Fraudsters cloned SGFs voice Aide

FG puts 32 states, 832 communities on flood alert

NLC, Atiku ask police to release Sowore

FG dismisses 15 correctional personnel, demotes 59 over misconduct

AVIATION SAFETY BREACH: KWAM1s journey to no-fly list

ARMS PURCHASE: TI questions expenditure on arms

Kogi senator canvasses support for president Tinubu

Panic as Train Coach Detaches from moving train in Lagos

Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captains armband

PSG dominate list of mens Ballon DOr nominees

Defending ourselves against atrocities

Super Falcons Madugu, Nnadozie nominated for 2025 Ballon dOr awards

Rebased GDP figures far from reality of Nigerians Experts

3 weeks blackout cripples businesses in Kwara

Customs clarifies system glitches

TPP Africa partners US on innovation fund for entrepreneurs

CBN approves Abbey Mortgage Banks Executive Director

How Nigeria loses billions at free trade zones Reps committee

Kano ISDB project seals $12.3m deal on agric mechanisation

Grid collapse: Labour unions urge FG to reverse power privatisation

Food programme suspension: FG declares 575,000 vulnerable

The only thing govt can give us is security Ex gov

FCT PDP sets dates for zonal congresses

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

*Remi Tinubu Visits Aisha Buhari In Kaduna*

Osun-Osogbo: Release Osun LG Funds To State Government, Ataoja Urges Tinubu

Tinubu Acknowledges Gov Idris Vision At 60

Raise Tobacco Tax To 100%, Save Lives, Healthcare Costs, CAPPA Tells FG

Olubadan: Clergy Flays Politicians Over Leadership, Hardship, Poverty

2027: ADC Getting Weaker, Has No Impact Gov Sule

Olowu Hosts NDA Regular Course 29, Pledges Support For Armed Forces

Senator Alli Pays WAEC Fees, Awards Scholarships To 56 Oyo Students

Kano Approves 14.8bn For Key Devt Projects Across Sectors

NAF: We Foiled Terrorist Attack On Borno Troops Location, Killed Scores

Attempted Fraud: NNPC Descends On Ikorodu, Lagos Station

Edo Chairmen To Enforce Govts Ban On Illegal Revenue Collection

Wike Inaugurates Committees To Probe Abuse Of Land Allocation, C-Of-O

Ongoing Operations Ensuring Unhindered Farming Activities Nationwide DHQ

New Visa Regime To Protect US, Enhance Security Mills

LP Stakeholders Give Usmans Interim Cttee Confidence Vote

Media Practitioners Tasked With Professional Adoption Of AI

Osun-Osogbo: Harness Cultural Festivals For Tourism Growth OPC Leader

*Tinubu Appoints Ize-Iyamu, Chief Medical Director Of UBTH*

Benue Assembly Rejects Alias Correspondence On Commissioner Nominees

Trump Warns Of Great Depression If Courts Block Tariffs Policy

NCS Parleys Stakeholders On Renewal For Customs Agents

Wasiu Ayinde Apologises Over ValueJet Airport Row

Okpebolo Names Four Commissioner-Designates, Two Advisers

2027: Bala Mohammed Begs Obi To Return To PDP

Oyo Govt, UNICEF Convene Community Stakeholders Meeting

NEPL/Seplat JV Trains 650 Teachers For 2025 STEP Programme In Edo, Delta

Emir Of Zuru Advises Gov. Idris To Remain Focused Amid 2027 Politics

Inmates Voting Rights: We Still Face Legal, Admin Encumbrances INEC

Cholera: Death Toll Rise To 16 In Niger UNICEF

Airtel Nigeria CEO, Balsingh Identifies Data Boom, Nationwide Connectivity as Crucial Innovation Areas

UNICEF Seeks Urgent Support For Declining Breastfeeding System In Nigeria

Lalong, Gyang Rejoices With APC Chairman At 57

Pastor Adeboye Reveals How, When Hell Die

Were Redefining African Luxury, One Concept At A Time Akinkunmi

Mutfwang Receives World Bank Group In Plateau

Kidnapping: Alumni, Family Seek Fund For Ransom

YPP Guber Candidate Laments Killing Of Fish Magnet In Anambra

Airtel Nigeria CEO, Balsingh Identifies Data Boom, Nationwide Connectivity as Crucial Innovation Areas

Celebrity Fans Challenge Returns For Blockbuster 8th Season, Powered By BetBaba

Police Speak On Sowores Detention

Sowore Declares Arrest Politically Motivated, Alleges Assault

MTN Launches Seventh Edition Of mPulse Spelling Bee

Airtel Nigeria CEO, Balsingh Identifies Data Boom, Nationwide Connectivity as Crucial Innovation Areas

Ship Wars, Schemers, Shock Moves: BBNaija Season 10 Is Unhinged

INEC To Hold Voter Registration Across 811 Centres

Tinubus Endorsement: PDP Threatens To Sanction Wike, Fayose, Others

NUC Sec Lauds KU8+ Consortium As 1st Of Its Kind In Nigeria

Airtel Nigeria CEO, Balsingh Identifies Data Boom, Nationwide Connectivity as Crucial Innovation Areas

I Decided To Embark On Signature Projects Due To Level Of Underdevelopment Diri

Protesters Demand Sowores Release In Abuja

FG: Were Speeding Up Alau Dam Reconstruction Project To Avert Disaster

FG Pays Second Tranche Of Wage Award Arrears

NEPC Equips Exporters With Certification Tools For Global Market Access

Airtel Nigeria CEO, Balsingh Identifies Data Boom, Nationwide Connectivity as Crucial Innovation Areas

FCC To MDAs: Lets Build United, Prosperous Nigeria Through Equity, Fairness

2027: Tinubu Has Strong Backing In Northern States APC Chieftain

Atiku Calls Out Nigeria Police Over Sowores Detention

Insecurity: Well Not Fail In Our Roles As Supervisors AIG Zone 10

*THE SUN*

Sowores arrest may lead to civil unrest and anarchy Ohanaeze

Why Sowore is still in custody Police

BBNaija: Koyin, Sultana share first kiss

FG pays second tranche of N35,000 wage award arrears

Obi personally funded 2023 presidential campaign LP ex-Treasurer

Flood: Alau Dam upgrade will deliver lasting solutions Minister

2027: Olawepo-Hashim welcomes Jonathan, Obi to PDP presidential primary

Osun Assembly Speaker, monarch settles rift

Northern CAN urges Governor Yahaya to lead framework for peace in fractured North

Airport misconduct: KWAM 1 slapped with 6-month flight ban

How we were scammed of $2m by foreign lessor Air Peace boss

United Nigeria Airlines, Medplus partner on exclusive fares, health incentives

Why Obasanjo called me stupid boy Otedola

Enugu East traditional rulers endorse Mbahs second term

El-Rufai still with APC, Tinubu-Uba alliance intact for 2027 Jamoh

Only 1 in 3 babies exclusively breastfed in Nigeria UNICEF

FG dismisses 15 NCoS officers, demotes 59 others

Akume warns against scammers demanding payment for federal appointments

Tinubu appoints new NERC chairman, two commissioners

BBNaija: Koyin, Sultana plan to tattoo each others names on bodies

Transfer: Sesko arrives in Man Utd, set to seal deal

Banks flooded with $7bn hot money, experts warn

5 domestic airlines control 75% of Nigerias air traffic Rewane

ALTON warns of looming telecom blackout as diesel scarcity treatens 16,000 sites

CBN to defaulters: Fake FX claims wont be honoured

Onitsha Port buzzes as 2025 barge operations begin

IWG to double Nigerian footprint as demand for flexible work rises

Widow of 63-yr-old ex-soldier murdered in Enugu calls for justice

Isoso gets first police station, as community leaders laud firm

Zamfara: Military kills dozens of terrorists at their leisure

PIND unites Bayelsa communities, security agencies

The power of punctuation Small marks but big impact

The case for Anioma State

I cant understand why governors celebrate commissioning 10km roads, payment of salaries as achievements Ngige

BBNaija: Why Victory dumped me Gigi Jasmine reveals

Afrobeats jams prosperity in Amy Flourishs Capital Refix

Things I could have done differently as gospel singer Hope Davies

$200,000 at stake in Next Afrobeats Star reality show

Why I floated film-streaming platform, Wanzami TV Toyin Adebola

Police arrest 211 suspects, kill 8 kidnappers

2027: Tinubu our only plan in Kogi Senator Karimi

Benue, NAPTIP rescue 63 trafficked victims, nab 16 suspects, prosecute 7 in 1 year

Remi Tinubu donates N110m to families of deceased Kano athletes

CMA 2025 awards set to hold with Johnson as judge

WAEC to review 2025 WASSCE results

Ibadan: Oba Olakulehin for burial today

Captain Hosa Okunbo: A Tribute to a visionary, four years on

Against foisting election time violence on Anambra

2027: No room for mistakes -INEC

Rivers stakeholders write Tinubu, express concern over LG election issues

PDP 2027: Hashim urges open race for Jonathan, Atiku, Obi

Nentawes appointment a turning point in party politics Tinubu

Senator Karimi endorses Tinubu for 2027 re-election in Kogi

Leke Abejide backs Ododo for 2027 Kogi re-election

Transfer: Man Uniteds deal for Sesko revealed

Full list: Dembele, Yamal, Palmer lead 2025 Ballon DOr nominations

*BLUE PRINT*

Cocoa farming, golden era and dwindled fortunes

Falana, Gani Adams, others lament infrastructure decay in South-west, push for restructuring

Law firm condemns Police probe of Anambra AG over Nolle Prosequi case

Enhancing agricultural productivity through research

Why well never forget Baba Buhari, a guardian of Bornos soul

How NOA is embracing digital transformation for civic engagement

WAEC makes u-turn on 2025 WASSCE results, more candidates scale through

2027:INECs timely warning on early campaigns

2027: Atiku, co-travellers dont believe in equitable Nigeria Kachikwu

Foundation distributes hijabs to less privileged women, girls to promote modesty

Why Niger APC caucus endorsed Bago second term

The Rebound of John Mahama

Inclusive governance: A glance at Nigerias unsung heroes

FG pays second tranche of wage award arrears

NNPC Retail reaffirms commitment to customer service, addresses pump attendant misconduct at Ikorodu station

TheUnforgettable Hero, Pa Anthony Enahoro

2025 Hajj: A call for celebration and continuity

Global Rights condemns shutdown of Badeggi FM, urges Bago to uphold press freedom

Oxfam, Malala Fund call for bold youth-centered reforms to curb inequality

FG, U.S. envoy clarify visa policy changes

NAF thwarts terror attack on troops in Borno, exterminates terrorists

*At last, Fuji Star KWAM 1 tenders apology over airport incident*

AYF hails Aliyus achievements in Sokoto

Real estate company to host NUJ FCT football tourney

Borno: Jakusko LG chair hails Blueprint mgt for honouring Gov Buni

AAPN preaches against distribution of toxic pesticides

*Olubadan of Ibadanland buried amidst outpour of tributes*

Matawalle urges DICON-D7G touphold top standards in quality, ethics, sustainability

*How, when I will d!e RCCG General Overseer Adeboye*

Nigerian clubs missing as CAF releases latest club rankings

Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Al-Nassr thrash Rio Ave in pre-season clash

John Utaka: Ex-Super Eagles star bags top French club job

Nigerias leadership crisis: Why titles wont save us, by Ezenwa Nwagwu

Health minister commends Baze university hospital for world-class facilities

Late Navy Captain Olubolade a visionary leader, national icon Olugbode

Official: FG okays Nigeria Equestrian Federation operations

NCAA pushes for KWAM 1 prosecution, writes AGF, IGP

Osun: Police arrest traditional chief for poisoning suspected maize thief

BIPC to commission 3 new factories in October

I work 12 hours shift to enhance UBTH efficiency CMD

IGP partners UN to strengthen fight against arms proliferation

Northern group slams El-Rufai over divisive comments

151 associations now seek registration, INEC set to unveil new political parties

SSS threatens legal action against Peoples Gazette over NNPC GMD abduction report

Police nab notorious car theft syndicate in Akwa Ibom

Sanitation: FCTA begins procurement process for contractors

Police dismantle interstate car snatching syndicate, arrest 12 suspects

Toxic Aid: Nigerias farming communities at risk of hazardous pesticides AAPN

NAHCON pegs 2026 hajj fare at N8.5m

Bauchi governor flags off 2925 tree planting campaign in Dass

FG orders MDAs to comply with equipment leasing registration

BUK mourns student, assures of support for justice

Flood wreaks havoc in Anambra community

Be good ambassadors of NYSC, DG charges 2024 Batch B corps members

Police caution officers against lobbying for promotions

Al-Ansar varsity offers automatic scholarship to self-sponsored students

NEDC organises training workshop on strategic planning for staff

Chikun/Kajuru by-election: PDP flags off campaign, vows to defeat incumbent

Zamfara communities protest in Gusau over worsening insecurity

*GUARDIAN*

LP rallies stakeholders, backs Nenadi Usmans leadership

Sowore: Police not above criticisms, says youth group

AGN set for UK Nollywood Roundtable President

Digital Equity Africa launches AI summer camp with UNESCO, Oracle

Air Force engages insurgents in Borno, foils attack on ground troops

Kunle Soname: Redefining sports administration, philanthropy in Nigeria

NEPZA moves to resolve Abuja FTZ land title revocation

Peter Obi criticises JAMB over unjust clampdown on CBT centres in Anambra

Peter Obi donates 15m to Quranic, nursing schools in Bauchi

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol supply, sets ex-depot price at 850

Losing my dad and sex tape leak was my lowest time Tiwa Savage

2027: INEC backs voting rights for inmates

FG expands 25,000 cash transfer to 15 million beneficiaries

LASTMA rescues five injured in Toyota Bus Stop crash

CRiver Assembly seeks outboard engines to boost Etung river transport

Ekiti court voids PDP LG congress, upholds March 15 ward congress

Light Up project: NDDC donates solar street lights to eight Imo communities

The 26.5 million illusion: Status, scams, and the Nigerian trap

State House to review Kanos 169b supplementary budget bill

Smart city project launched in Port Harcourt to address housing deficit

WBank VP hails Baze varsity on education standards, promises partnership

REF Music Records Global champions Nigerias live music revival

PDP warns party members endorsing Tinubu for second term

CSOs fault N712b allocated for Lagos airport reconstruction

Obi offers Nigeria model of selfless leadership Peter Ameh

Firm to construct military equipment plant in Nigeria

Protesters storm force headquarters, demand Sowores unconditional release

Katsina govt holds town hall meetings for people-oriented budget

Communal clash cuts off CRiver community from food, medical supplies

10 dead, 33 missing in northwest China floods

Navy deactivates illegal refining sites, confiscates stolen crude oil in Rivers

Pharmacists slam NMA over resistance to consultant cadre

Aiyedatiwa unveils climate change, circular economy plan for Ondo

Health minister hails Baze University Hospital for world-class facilities

United Capital posts strong H1 2025 earnings, extends 5-year profit streak

Obi demands Sowores release, condemns abuse of state power

FG commissions four water projects in Ogoni

Helping youths achieve dreams key to national development Desperados

FG fast-tracking Alau Dam upgrade for timely delivery, says minister

UN asks Israel to immediately halt plan to control Gaza

Trump to host Armenia, Azerbaijan for historic Peace Signing

Germany opens new Schengen visa centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, Cyprus

Court convicts Edo civil servant for double salary fraud

51.9% of Kano children stunted by malnutrition UNICEF

Violence stripping women, girls in Sahel region of right to viable future UN

Group, Imo police reward traffic warden with N500,000

Progressive Governors Forum gives Uba Sani good governance award

Kaduna governor appoints Rabiu Bako as KSFRC chairman

Taraba labour unions declare indefinite strike over biometric verification dispute

FG promises delivery of impactful projects in Niger Delta

Reserved seats for women: A legal, moral, and democratic necessity

Telcos service quality drops over 1,100 fibre cuts, 525 access denial

Customs resolves glitches, onboards SON on BOdogwu

MTN assures of improved subscriber experience

Nigeria, Benin Republic strengthen trade agreement

Fintech partners FG to drive data protection awareness

Global passenger growth slows to 2.6 per cent in latest traffic report

60% of fastest-growing economies in Africa, says AfDB

Falcons Madugu, Nnadozie listed as PSG dominate Ballon dOr nominees cast

*THE AUTHORITY*

The Commander Who Refused to Bend: Attah Onojas Place in History

Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs Recognises Concerned Christian Youth Forum

NEPZA urges investors to drop legal action against FCTA as talks begin over ATV land dispute

AIBEN Property bags Real Estate service award, set to Host 4th Edition of NUJ FCT Football Tournament

ADC dismisses David Marks leadership claims, affirms Nafiu as authentic chairman

Lawmaker Gana partners with NADDC for CNG initiative

Minister Matawalle urges DICON-D7G to uphold top standards in quality, ethics, sustainability

2027:WhySen.Dafinone is keeping the peace

NEPZA, FCT agree to create world-class FTZ environment

Barikor commends Environment Ministers commitment to Ogoni clean-up

Nizamiye Hospital Denies Treatment Delay in Stem Cell Case

Xi Jinping urges studying, absorbing netizens opinions in formulating 15th Five-Year Plan

NEMA warns Imo Communities to relocate over flooding

Remain focused, Emir of Zuru advises Governor Idris @60th birthday

Euroacademy Business School partners Polands WSB-NLU for EU-accredited MBAs in Nigeria

FGs Alau dam oroject on track, minister Utsev assures

Stop spread of highly hazardious pesticides, AAPN tells govt, regulatory agencies, others

Nigerias Leadership Crisis: Why Titles Wont Save Us

Oxfam pushes for youth inclusion in governance, says inequality crisis holding Nigeria back

CP commend leaders, personnel of Lagos SCID for jobs well done

NDIC management visits CBN Gov, re-affirms commitment to financial system stability

Misconduct: 15 correctional service personnel dismissed

CEO Of DICON-D7G Pledges To Advance Tinubus Renewed Hope Agenda On Defence Tech Transfer To Nigeria

We are guests but also stakeholders We seek unity, justice, mutual respect Ndigbo Lagos

*LEADERSHIP*

NERC Chairman-designate Ramat Resumes Without Senate Confirmation

Gunmen Abduct 9 Passengers In Kogi

Airstrikes Kill Scores Of Terrorists In Zamfara Wedding Ceremony

PICTORIAL: Remi Tinubu Visits Ex-First Lady Aisha Buhari In Kaduna

BBNaija 10: ‘I’m Not 21,’ Koyin Reveals Real Age

BBNaija10: Men Sleep In Sultana’s Bed — Victory

Oyo Gov’t Denies False Pension Verification Notice

 Police Release Activist Omoyele Sowore From Detention

Late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, Laid To Rest

Singer KWAM 1 Apologises Over Abuja Airport Melee

Police Neutralise Suspect, Foil Armed Robbery In Enugu

Katsina Police Arrest 302 Suspects, Rescue 50 Kidnap Victims 

NNPCL Retail Sanctions Staff Over Attempt To Cheat Customer In Lagos

Remi Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Ending Tuberculosis In Nigeria

Man, Cattle Killed Over Grazing Conflict In Bauchi

Geofort Africa Empowers Youths With Free Real Estate Training

Stop Spreading Lies Against Businessman Haske, Group Warns Bloggers

More Candidates Earn 5 Credits As WAEC Releases Reviewed 2025 WASSCE Result

Gov Okpebholo Nominates Afegbua, Ehijimetor, Eshieshi, Others As Commissioners

Nigerian Gov’t, US Partner To Strengthen Visa Compliance

*DAILY TIMES*

FG, US embassy partner to educate Nigerians on new US visa rules

9mobile rebrands to T2, adopts new orange identity

Air Peace lost $2m to Tunisian firm, says Allen Onyema

PHOTOS: Remi Tinubu visits Aisha Buhari in Kaduna

Please come back to PDP Bala Mohammed urges Peter Obi

Deji Adeyanju backs EFCC crackdown on real estate money laundering

FG launches credit scheme for young Nigerians, NYSC members

Oxfam: 83m Nigerians survive on less than N3,100 a day

Remi Tinubu donates 10 TB machines, pledges N1bn to boost FCTA response

Tinubu committed to taking healthcare closer to Nigerians, says Salako

NCAA Writes AGF, IGP Over Kwam 1s Conduct on ValueJet Flight

Inclusive Education: Why universities must provide resources for visually impaired students

ADC calls for tough action against KWAM 1 over airport incident

FG urges Nigerians abroad to register with embassies for timely assistance

El-Rufai still APC member despite ADC moves, says ex-NIMASA DG

Correctional service dismisses 15 officers, demotes 59 after disciplinary review

Presidency: Hunger claims exaggerated, Nigeria not collapsing

Peter Obi: Political Parties Should Be More Powerful Than the Government

Kano governor mourns murdered aide, orders manhunt for killers

*Fly Kwam1 and lose your license Keyamo warns local, international airlines*

Benue to inaugurate three factories, eyes 1,500 jobs for youths

*PREMIUM TIMES*

*KWAM 1 apologises for airport incident, says, I sincerely regret it*

WASSCE 2025: WAEC releases corrected results, performance up from 38% to 62%

Kogi leads Nigerias health insurance coverage for adults Commissioner

*Again, ex-ADC presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu tackles Atiku, Obi, others over party hijack*

Court jails man for fraud involving $42,000, N37m in crypto, other money laundering proceeds

US explains new visa policy, urges Nigerians to obey rules

What Nigeria must do to attract tourists Belgian Ambassador

INEC receives eight new party registration requests, holds continuous voter registration

NGO conducts free breast, cervical cancer screening in Lagos

INEC, NCoS strengthen collaboration to secure voting rights for inmates

National Scrabble Federation names Team Nigeria Youth Captain for African Championship in Kenya

Court awards N85m against bank, police for invalid freezing of customers account

My thought on the Qasidah Al-Burdah, By Murtadha Gusau

Kano government to spend N14bn on capital projects

Borno governor unveils plan to rejuvenate education sector

NCAA petitions AGF, IGP to investigate, prosecute KWAM 1 over alleged airport misconduct

Can Africa stand together against Trumps tariff assault

From Mambilla Barracks to America: How Volleyball changed life of 17-year old Mirabel Onyegwu

Katsina governor flags off statewide ward-level town hall meetings

LG Electronics makes Summer sweeter for families with free groceries and bigger savings

CHAN 2024 Group C: Hosts Uganda battle for survival, Algeria aim for early qualification

Transfers: Ndidi undergoes medicals ahead of N17bn Besiktas move

Airport Controversy: NCAA petitions AGF, IGP, demands Kwam 1s prosecution

2025 WTT Yokohama: Aruna Quadri suffers early exit

83 million Nigerians remain poor, just 10% control 90% of Nigerias wealth Oxfam

How Dangote Refinery will affect Nigerias fuel import from Belgium Ambassador

*French club names ex-Super Eagles star John Utaka as new coach*

*Nigeria licensed over 1,000 new doctors in two years Official*

NLC, Atiku condemn Sowores arrest, demand immediate release

*It was water, not alcohol Kwam 1s daughter slams FAAN, NCAA*

Unauthorised Sale: Nigerian governor orders physical inspection of all govt vehicles

KWAM 1: Aviation experts flay airport officials over breach of regulations

NCoS opens NABTEB centres for inmates in Kuje, Suleja

UNICEF urges private sector to adopt six-month maternity leave policy

Nigerias First Lady commissions TB machines, urges domestic funding to end epidemic

2026 Hajj: NAHCON meets states pilgrim boards, announces N8.5m provisional fare

Sanwo-Olu advocates legal reforms to sustain HIV funding

Ex-Nigerian senator dies

NAFDAC reiterates support for breastfeeding, warns against marketing breast milk substitutes

Sowores lawyers raise alarm over activists life, say hes in danger in police cell

Only one in three three babies receives exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria UNICEF

Sterling Bank names first beneficiaries of 2bn Beyond Education fund

Nasarawa govt targets one million children for 2025 malaria intervention

Mixed reactions trail KWAM 1s suspension by Nigerian aviation authorities

2026 FIFA U20 Womens World Cup Qualifiers: Falconets resume camping for Rwanda

What Nigerians need to know about GMO foods NAFDAC DG

SSS threatens legal action against Peoples Gazette over NNPC GMD abduction report

UPDATED: WAEC reviewing 2025 WASSCE result over glitches, halts result checker

Do all you can to overcome self-doubt, Editor advises students

10,000 teachers to undergo competency tests in Jigawa SUBEB

Lawmaker decries 8-year absence of scholarship programme in Cross River

EU allocates 250,000 to support IDPs in Benue, Plateau

Ballon dOr: Super Falcons goalkeeper Nnadozie bags Yachine Trophy nomination

Why KWAM 1 must be punished Keyamo

Tinubu appoints new CEO, two commissioners for NERC

Arunma Oteh reveals one major weakness Otedola admitted in Making It Big

WAEC reviewing 2025 WASSCE result over glitches, halts result checker

Mosque Reconstruction: Jigawa govt pays N277m compensation to 14 affected families

Fuel scarcity looms in Akwa Ibom as petroleum marketers withdraw services

Reports say police broke Sowores hand during forced transfer from detention cell

Sowores lawyers allege persecution, demand immediate release from police custody

EFCC set to probe real estate sector Olukoyede

Katsina governor engages Saudi EXIM Bank on halal meat export

Sowores lawyers allege persecution, demand immediate release from police custody

EFCC set to probe real estate sector Olukoyede

Katsina governor engages Saudi EXIM Bank on halal meat export

1X Cup 2025 kicks off with star-studded Group Draws in Lagos

Airport Controversy: FAAN, NCAA, others apologised, offered me private jet Kwam 1

FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons static in 36th spot despite historic 10th WAFCON title

Customs intercepts 1,600 exotic birds at Lagos airport

Rwanda-backed rebels kill hundreds in DRC despite US-backed ceasefire

NPFL: Kwara United land $35,000 shirt sponsorship deal ahead of CAF Confederation Cup return

Olukoyede to Peoples Gazette: Retract NNPC GMD forced resignation report or face legal action

ValueJet speaks on suspension of pilots over Abuja Airport incident

Police discover bombs in Kaduna, recover weapons

NPFL: Kwara United land $35,000 shirt sponsorship deal ahead of CAF Confederation Cup return

Lagos set to host fourth edition of prestigious GamrX Esports tournament

*SPORT*

2025 Ballon dOr: 5 players get top ranking after shortlist revealed - Vanguard

8 clubs to participate in Bayelsa pre-season football tourney - Daily Trust

Adesanya opens up on sparring with Usman - Punch

Alisson, Courtois, Donnarumma lead 2025 Yachine Trophy race - Punch

Antonio to leave West Ham after car crash - Guardian

Ballon d'Or unveils 2025 men's club, coach of the year nominees - Punch

Ballon dOr unveils 2025 Kopa Trophy nominees - Punch

Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captain's armband - Punch

Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captains armband - Guardian

Besiktas unveil Ndidi - Punch

CHAN: Eagles B must be aggressive, says Chelle - Punch

Edo U-17 Chess Tournament To Unearth Future Stars Enabulele - New Telegraph

Female Yellow Greens get foreign coaches for World Cup qualifiers - Punch

Football legends to honour Warri monarch with novelty game - Guardian

FULL LIST: Ballon d'Or unveils 2025 women nominees - Punch

Full list: Ballon DOr Best Manager nominees unveiled - The Sun

Full list: Dembele, Yamal, Palmer lead 2025 Ballon DOr nominations - The Sun

Galas Osimhen boxes rake in 4.2m - Punch

Garnacho agrees personal terms with Chelsea Report - Vanguard

I want to have my world title fight in Nigeria Ajagba - Punch

Joy Sport FC wins Wesley 7-A-Side Kwara football competition - Daily Trust

Kane scores as Bayern thrash Tottenham 4-0 in pre-season friendly - Guardian

Kane scores as Bayern thump Spurs 4-0 in pre-season friendly - Punch

Lewandowski suffers hamstring injury, may miss Barcas season opener - Vanguard

Liverpools Slot hints at fresh Isak bid despite attacking power - Vanguard

Maddison set to miss most of Spurs season after knee injury - Guardian

Man Utd training ground upgrade will foster winning culture Ratcliffe - Vanguard

Monimichelle: Nobody Can Blackmail Me over Ugborodo Stadium Project - Thisday

Nicolas Jacksons Chelsea future uncertain, says Maresca - Punch

Nigerias Chiamaka Nnadozie among 2025 Ballon dOr Yachin Trophy nominees - Punch

Nnadozie, Madugu get Ballon dOr nominations - Punch

Nnadozie, Madugu get historic Ballon dOr nomination - Blueprint

NPFL reads riot act to clubs over betting activities - Blueprint

Official: FG okays Nigeria Equestrian Federation operations - Blueprint

Okezie eyes 400m national record - Punch

Okonkwo hungry for WNBA shot after AfroBasket success - Punch

Over 600 Participants Gear up for Maiden Sports Camp in Ogun - Thisday

Partey signs for Villarreal while on bail for rape charges - Punch

PSG dominate list of mens Ballon DOr nominees - Guardian

Remi Tinubu donates 110m to families of 22 deceased Kano athletes - Blueprint

Remi Tinubu donates N110m to families of deceased Kano athletes - Punch

Skambo decries absence of functional basketball league in Nigeria - Daily Trust

Teams battle for N20m 1XBET football prize money - Punch

Tennis: Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in Cincinnati - Vanguard

Ter Stegen responds after Barcelona strips him of captaincy - Vanguard

Transfer News: Ndidi Completes 9.5m Besiktas Switch - Thisday

Transfer: Man Uniteds deal for Sesko revealed - The Sun

Transfer: Sesko arrives in Man Utd, set to seal deal - The Sun

US Open to Offer Biggest Purse in Tennis History - Thisday

Venus Williams' Cincinnati run ends in first round with 6-4, 6-4 loss - Punch

WTT Yokohama: Moregard dumps Aruna out in first round - Punch

Yusuf Abdullahi attracts Interest from NPFL, European clubs - The Sun