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NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST 2025

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Abuja kidnappers fight over N3m ransom after killing victims

Flooding: FG directs four Niger LGs to relocate

Falcons’ N150m gift sparks outrage among retired soldiers, cops battling poverty

Our task goes beyond winning 2027 — ADC

Trump hikes tariff on Nigerian exports

Obi’s N650m donations spark political firestorm

Over 300 Nigerians lament US student visa delays

NOA worries over fake N1,000 notes in A’Ibom

A’Ibom man nabbed for bribing police to free suspected robber

Striking nurses to consider FG’s offer today

UNN denies appointing new vice-chancellor

I’m not really Nigerian by identity – Kemi Badenoch

Jigawa varsity secures TETFund’s N1bn fund for innovation hub/park

Timberlake opens up about Lyme disease diagnosis, tour struggles

NCSCN honours Ogbara with humanitarian award

UNILAG unveils new faculties in architecture, media, robotics, others

NEMA gets N10bn funding for 2025 flood response

Trump fires Labour official, alleges fake jobs data after weak report

Soldiers killed top terror commanders, rescued 134 victims in July — DHQ

Zamfara resumes payment of corps members’ allowances

FG, Kwara offer free transportation to pregnant women in labour

I used Plan B to beat Morocco – Super Falcons coach

Aiyedatiwa, Ondo APC leaders endorse Tinubu for second term

Fake N1000 notes flood Akwa Ibom markets, NOA warns

Oyo arrests 14 adulterated fuel marketers

Oyo prince sues for peace among members of ruling house

Dangote refinery gets new CEO

2026: Adeleke won’t join ADC – Aide

Traditional council to resolve monarch, Osun speaker’s clash

Customs sets December deadline for full migration to AEO

No xenophobia, Nigerians safe in Ghana, Mahama assures Tinubu

Farmers urged to repay loans as Oyo rolls out new funding

VANGUARD

2027: Gov Aiyedatiwa rallies Ondo APC leaders for Tinubu

Troops eliminate top terror commanders, rescue 134 victims in July — DHQ

FG restates commitment to improved access to electricity nationwide

No room for xenophobia in Ghana, President Mahama assures Nigerians

My relationship with Atiku doesn’t stop me from criticising him  —  Melaye

MOFI rolls out single-digit mortgages

FCT police arrest school staff, guard over nurse, baby’s murder after ₦3m ransom

We haven’t called off strike – Nurses disown minister’s claim

Court restrains Aiyedatiwa from appointing a monarch in the Alagbon-Ilaje community

Naira appreciates to N1,560 /$ in parallel market

NOA alerts the public on fake currency circulation in Akwa Ibom

Koroma, Mutfwang in tears as orphans hail Stanel boss’s humanitarian support

High accommodation rent: NANS seeks Aiyedatiwa’s intervention

Police rescue six abducted law students in Benue

FG adopts new strategies to tackle boat mishaps

FCT Police arrests school principal, others over alleged killing of pupil, nurse after collecting N3m ransom

I’m not joining ADC – Adeleke

FG targets 810,000bpd increased production from the deepwater field

Neo -Black Movement decries cultism, violence

Aiyedatiwa to Corps members: Leave a legacy of excellence

FG denounces alleged sale of Bauchi housing units to NAF

Ground Rent: Investors sue Wike over revocation of plots at Abuja Free Trade Zone

Petrol tankers to stop loading beyond 45,000 litres by October 1 – IPMAN

THE NATION

Troops seized N1.3 billion worth of petroleum products, arrested 285 oil thieves in July

First Lady welcomes Taiwan’s Chief of Mission, urges stronger cultural, trade ties

2025 Flood: 165 dead, 82 missing, 119,791 affected in 19 States – NEMA

Increase traditional rulers’ share in council allocation to 20 percent—Oluwo

Osun 2026: Adeleke denies fraternizing with ADC amid Aregbesola’s visit to Oyinlola

Aiyedatiwa launches ‘Ondo for Tinubu 2027’ movement

JUST IN: Okpebholo nominates four new commissioner-designates in Edo

INEC sets August 18 for nationwide voter registration ahead of 2027 elections

Tinubu appoints Kaita as chairman of Bayero University’s governing council

Oyetola, NIWA boss, never indicted in 2019 multi-billion naira project— Aide

Nurses deny suspending nationwide warning strike

JUST IN: Court restrains Aiyedatiwa from appointing monarch in Ondo community

10 fully funded global scholarships for Nigerians to explore

Police arrest school guard over murder of caregiver, toddler in Abuja

Mahama reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to ECOWAS protocols, says no room for xenophobia

Trump hits South Africa with 30% tariffs, becoming the highest in Africa

Lagos taskforce clears Agege under bridge, impounds 55 vehicles

Royal dynasty warns against looming clash in Osun over alleged traditional taboo

Uba Sani to flag off free fertiliser distribution to 100,000 Kaduna farmers in 24 hours

Bago orders reopening of IBB University

Lagos Assembly holds public hearing on correctional service bill

Oborevwori mourns ex-Assembly Clerk Dan Okenyi

Oyetola vows to end boat mishaps as committee submits report

JUST IN: Nurses, midwives suspend strike

Reps deputy speaker urges support for reserved seats bill to boost women’s representation

Odumodublvck dismisses streaming farm allegations

Why I adore Genevieve Nnaji – Yvonne Jegede

Kaduna workers removed from payroll have not been sacked — NLC

Banditry: Police rescue three kidnapped victims in Kebbi

New U.S. Consul General Swart pledges to strengthen trade ties with Nigeria

NANS seeks regulation of rents, hostels in Ondo

CDS urges soldiers to prioritise fitness for combat readiness

Police crush robbery, cult gangs, arrest 13 suspects in Enugu

THISDAY

Uba Sani Flags off Free Fertilizer Distribution to 100,000 Kaduna Farmers Saturday

NSIB Unveils Draft Regulations to Enhance Safety in Rail, Maritime, Aviation Sectors

Court Sentences Cleric to Death by Hanging for Students’ Murder in Kwara

NDelta Stakeholders Stress Need for Increased Awareness on Carbon Credit

Vitel Wireless Rolls Out 50,000 SIM Cards, eSIMs

Unions Push for Special Salary Structure for Media Workers

Niger Govs Wife Champions Unity Among Women Politicians Ahead of LG Polls

Women’s Affairs Minister Congratulates Comptroller-General of Customs on Tenure Extension

Dangote Advocates Mass Housing for Nigerians

Makinde Assures Farmers on Ijaye Agric Zone

FG to Certify National Art Collection

700 Girls Benefit from Firms’ Menstrual Health Programme

EATECH Donates Laboratories to A Ibom School

Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA Leader Promises People-oriented Programmes

Obi Will Win Northern Votes Should He Return to PDP, Ex-Minister, Gana, Declares

Niger State Seeks Supreme Court’s Order Compelling FG to Pay 13% Derivation Fund

Babangida Aliyu: Lets Leave Tinubu Till 2031

I’ve Never Failed in Winning Party Ticket, Atiku Hints at Bid, Sends a Subtle Message

2Baba Weds Natasha Osawaru in Private Traditional Ceremony

With Eye on 6.8bn Reserves, NUPRC Rallies Oil Producers to Raise Deepwater Output to 810,000bpd

NEC Targets Economic Stimulus for over 8.8 million People in 8,809 Wards Across Nigeria

Elumelu: Africa Must Lead Own Devt, Bridge Infrastructure, Energy Gaps

Positive Macroeconomic Indicators Push Market Cap by N12.47trn in July 2025

MOFI Boss: Single-digit Interest Funding Has Unlocked Mortgage Opportunities for Nigerians

US-CDC: How AI-Powered Screening Device is Improving TB Diagnosis in Nigeria

Oando Foundation Inaugurates Green Youth Upskilling Programme to Bridge Climate, Employment Gaps

ICONS Nomination Excites Ebonyi Gov, Lalong, Amosun, Ihedioha, Dogara, Others

Army, DSS Burst Gunrunning Syndicate in Taraba, Recover Arms, Ammunition

Rivers APC Factional Chairman Demands Suspension of Local Government Primaries

NAMA Conducts Simulation Exercise to Test Preparedness for Air Incidents in Abuja

Tinubu Hails Igbinedion, Says Legacy Rich in Merit, Enterprise, Generosity

Oil Suppliers to Tinubu: Allowing Direct Distribution of Fuel Will Lead to Monopoly, Run Us Out of Business

2SCALE Raises 110 Million to Stimulate Agribusiness in Nigeria,

Akpabio Urges Global Lawmakers to Unite Against Conflict, Injustice at UN-IPU Meet

Tinubu Extends Tenure of Customs Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, by One Year

ActionAid Nigeria Calls for Suspension of 5% Fossil Fuel Surcharge Over Risks to the Poor

BUA Foods Declares 101.3% PBT Increase to N276.1bn in H1 2025

ASR Africa Donates N250m Administrative Block to Al-Galam University in Katsina

Association Raises the Alarm Over Delayed N5.2bn Payments

US Envoy: Survival of Democracy Rests on Well-informed Citizenry

Tinubu Appoints Omotenioye Majekodunmi As DG, National Council On Climate

Melaye Quits PDP, Cites Lack of Potency

Police Arrest 456 Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Others, in Kaduna

FG Approves N712 Billion for Full Rehabilitation of Lagos Airport Terminal One

Mai Gaskiya: Can Obi Inherit Buhari’s 12.7m Votes

Okpebholo: Quietly Turning Edo Around for Good

The Quiet Reformer: Ajayi Ushers in New Era at Nigeria’s DSS

ENUGU AND POLITICS OF 2027

Group Justifies Need for Creation of Anioma State

Dr. Chris Chigoziri Asoluka: Celebrating a Policy Strategist, Public Servant, and Development Advocate

Zenith Bank League: Air Warriors, Royal Aces Maintain Winning Streaks in Savannah Conference

Dantsoho Fronts Tinubus Nigeria First Policy as First Nigerian-owned Container Vessel Call at Onne Port

Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede: Driving Strategic Reforms for a Combat-ready, Well-motivated Nigerian Army

Babangidas Son and the Letter That Never Was

Caverton Returns to Profitability, Records N2.09bnProfit Before Tax

WHEN THE SUPER FALCONS WERE DOWN

Wema Bank: Empowering Nigerian Youth through Financial Literacy, Educational Mentorship

Air Peaces London Flights: One Year After

Meezyng Drops Ear Orgasm 2, Teases Angel Time 10:10 Sequel With Moskilla

DAILY TRUST

Verify before posting, Tinubu tells social media influencers

Dangote appoints new CEO for refinery

APC Planting moles in ADC to crush the opposition party Chieftain

BREAKING: Strike is still on, Nurses counter FG

Minister Atas Opinion on Kano 2027: My Perspective

PDP has lost relevance in Kano NNPP

Nurses have suspended strike, says Minister

Nigeria affected as Trump slams fresh 15% tariff on nations

JUST IN: Law Students Kidnapped in Benue regain freedom

2027: INEC to begin online voter pre-registration August 18

FG: Weve opened single-digit mortgage loans for Nigerians

Dangote donates classrooms to Benue community

I Refused to Pay Bandits but Built Houses for Victims Instead Uba Sani

2027: APC Detached from Grassroots Kaduna PDP Chair

Truck crushes pedestrian in Kwara

Kwankwaso will decide whether to join APC or not Jibrin

DTigress crush Cameroon to reach AfroBasket semifinals, extend unbeaten run to 27 games

NEC directs special funding for flood mitigation

Gov Yusuf replaces Chairman of Kano Anti-graft agency

YFN Jewelry Launches Affordable Custom Birthstone Jewelry Worldwide

Why JewelryODM Is the Preferred Silver Jewelry OEM Partner for Global Jewelry Brands

Ondo govship: Court of Appeal affirms Aiyedatiwa

Kano PDP chides Atiku, others for joining ADC

Food crisis: 34 million Nigerians at risk of hunger as UN food aid ends

NIGERIA DAILY: Why Tinubu Keeps Extending Tenures Beyond Retirement

#EndBadGovernance protest: One year after, nothing has changed Conveners

STRIKE UPDATE: Nurses, FG meet today

TENURE EXTENSION: Tinubu extends Customs CGs tenure

Insecurity: Recruitment of 13,000 personnel underway Army

13% derivation: Niger drags Attorney-General to Supreme Court

First Ladys Every Home a Garden project a success in FCT Coordinator

Tinubu appoints Majekodunmi as DG of National Council on Climate Change

FG okays policy to curb frequent strikes

2027: PDP intensifies push for Obi amid rising ADC momentum

Tinubu meets Kwankwasos ally, Jibrin, at Presidential Villa

Fresh crisis brews in Rivers APC over LG primaries

ADC chieftain declares self party chair

Inconclusive unknown term in Nigerias electoral law Kano REC

Borno flood: Alau Dam spillway gate opened to avert collapse, flooding

5 dead in road crashes in Lagos

The abuse of land charges

A 9-month journey ends with a bizarre surprise: The baby stuns all

Constitution review a waste of resources Ezekwesili

Appeal Court upholds Musa Mohammeds election as RTEAN president

Citizen Emenike vs EFCC

Yobe: Emir of Gudi is dead

UN expert seeks overhaul of Nigerias urban planning to protect IDPs

Bee conservation crucial for ecosystem, agriculture FCT ACReSAL

2 killed, 4 injured as farmers-herders crisis escalates in FCT

Falling food prices: Political gimmick or genuine relief

Kwara student murder: Bellos journey to the gallows

Diphtheria and the challenge to health educators

Teenage girls murdered in Kogi

Hepatitis: FCTA to screen food handlers

Benue: MACBAN petitions Alia over rising cattle rustling

Nigerians must go protest: Ghana vows to protect non-citizens

Attacks on Gaza continue as death toll hits 60,249

494 crime suspects arrested in Kaduna

IOM urges improved prosecution to eliminate human trafficking

NEW TELEGRAPH

Portable Defends Tinubus Cash, House Rewards To SFalcons

Tinubu Appoints Katia Chair Of Bayero Varsity Governing Council

Okpebholo Announces Four More Commissioner Nominees

FG To Leverage On Private Sector For Economic Growth

Lagos NMA Seeks Immortalisation Of Late Dr Vwaere

Nollywood Mourns Death Of Omotola Odunsi

Group Rejects Bill Seeking Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife Co-Chairmen Of TRC

Lagos Assembly Holds Public Hearing On Correctional Service Bill

Royal Rumble: Court Bars Ondo Govt Over Monarchs Appointment

Ikeja Electric Commission Kwaru 15 MVA Injection Substation

Adeleke Not Aligning With Anyone In ADC Spokesperson

Nurses Suspend Warning Strike After Meeting With FG

Nurses, Midwives Have Called Off Strike Ali Pate

UNIOSUN Recruits More Lecturers To Boost Part-Time Programme

UNICEF Marks World Breastfeeding Week In Benue

TRG Calls For Return To Regionalism, Parliamentary System Of Govt For Nigeria

INEC Begins Nationwide Voter Registration August 18

Customs To Transition From Fast Track Scheme To AEO

Deputy Speaker Seeks Support For Special Seats Bill, Urges Unity

North, SWest Benefitted More From Buhari, Tinubu Govt- Shehu Sani

Aiyedatiwa To Corps Members, Leave Legacy Of Excellence

Zulum Visits Gwoza, Assures Residents Of Swift Security Measures

Address Hardship, Intl Evangelist, Ugwu Urge Tinubu, Govs, Wike

Sanwo-Olu Donates Buses To the State Ministry Of Justice

Stakeholders Set Pathway For Local Investment To Sustain Digital Health Outcomes

Kalu Backs Reserved Seat Bill At NAIDOC 2025

Sokoto Assembly Summons Commissioner For Skipping Oversight Visit

Oyebanji Congratulates Ayedatiwa On A Court Victory

Okpebolo Substitutes Suspended SA On Oil And Gas, Felix Isere

Fintiri Increases Corps Members Allowance To N30,000

Cholera: UNICEF To The Rescue As Niger Records 27 New Cases

H125: MTN Nigerias Subscribers Rise By 6.7% To 84.7m

Benue Police Rescue Six Kidnapped Law Students

Nurses Strike: FG, NANNM Meet To Avert Health Crisis

EFCC Urges Corps Members To Champion Anti-Corruption Crusade

Navy Set To Establish Base In Kebbi

Gov Okpebholo Replaces Suspended Aide

Expect More Projects Under My Stewardship, Gov Aliyu Assures APC Stakeholders

Sokoto Govt. Approves Multi-Million Naira Capital Projects.

Over 300 Residents Benefit From Free FBOMF Medical Outreach In Osun

New Birth For Tourism Associations Of Nigeria As Aliyu Emerges President

LASU Staff Begin Indefinite Strike

Press Freedom: CJID Launches Nigerias First Openness Index Report

Ex-Lawmaker Congratulates Aiyedatiwa, Deputy On Courts Verdict

Court Remands Suspected Burglars Of SDP Secretariat

Benue: Alia Transmits First List Of Commissioner Nominees To Assembly

Gov Idris Revolutionizes Kebbi Education Sector Zuru

Trump Imposes New 15% Tariff On Nigeria, Other African Countries

Avant-Garde Theatre Legend, Robert Wilson Dies At 83

Gov. Yusuf Appoint ICPC Team Lead As New Chair Of State Anti-Graft Commission

Burna Boy Electrifies The Stage At England Lionesses UEFA Euro 2025 Victory Celebration

Obi Of Onitsha, Anikulapo, Olagunju, 13 Scholars Become Fellows Of Nigerian Academy Of Letters

Burna Boy Electrifies The Stage At England Lionesses UEFA Euro 2025 Victory Celebration

Obi Of Onitsha, Anikulapo, Olagunju, 13 Scholars Become Fellows Of Nigerian Academy Of Letters

GCFR Should Go To Entrepreneurs, Not Politicians Obi

NPFL Confirms August 22 Kickoff, Reaffirms Ban On Slot Sales

Osimhen Joins Galatasaray In 75m Record Deal From Napoli

Burna Boy Electrifies The Stage At England Lionesses UEFA Euro 2025 Victory Celebration

Obi Of Onitsha, Anikulapo, Olagunju, 13 Scholars Become Fellows Of Nigerian Academy Of Letters

THE SUN

Tinubu appoints AVM Kaita as chairman of Bayero varsity governing council

We have not suspended the strike Nurses, midwives

Aiyedatiwa charges corps members to leave a legacy of excellence

FG vows sweeping reforms to end boat mishaps as Oyebamiji’s committee submits report

Key into govts reformation agenda, Ibas tasks corps members

PINLs pipeline surveillance has increased oil production, reduced criminality Hostcom

Nurses, Midwives have suspended warning strike, says Health Minister

Use your digital influence responsibly, verify before you amplify Tinubu

Insecurity: IHRC seeks presidential pardon for Abba Kyari

POLAC admission: Police Affairs Ministry, PSC on warpath

Keyamo, AMCON chair, Rewane to speak at LAAC aviation conference Aug 7

Ex-NTSB boss advocates mental health support for investigators at crash sites

Strike: Health minister In closed-door meeting with nurses, midwives

MPB Chairman, Adamu, commends Tinubu for prioritizing welfare of military pensioners

Insurgency: Army Chief, Oluyede, solicits more fundings for operations efficiency, welfare of soldiers

Soldiers neutralize scores of terrorists in nationwide operations, arrest 15 suspects

Benue gov nominates 8 new commissioners days after dissolving cabinet

CLO rejects unconstitutional timetable for council elections in Rivers

Marketers seek unified distribution plan with Dangote Refinery

2025 AfroBasket: DTigress beat Cameroon, set up semifinal clash with Senegal

EndBadGovernance: No justice for victims one year after protests Amnesty

EPL: Arsenal get injury boost ahead of Man Utd match

2027: Kano PDP rejects Tinubus endorsement, insists on partys presidential flagbearer

Okpeholo flags off emergency palliative work on FG roads in Edo North

Niger drags FG, AGF to SCourt over 13% derivation

Mbah advocates digital shift, state control in gaming regulation

Reps probe CNG policy, utilisation of N100bn intervention fund

Tinubu swears in Nnanna Kalu as NASC Commissioner for SEast

EDEN pushes for Land Use Act repeal

INEC set for by-election into Niger Assembly

Osimhen now 10th most expensive player

No section of Nigeria left out in Tinubus infrastructure revolution Umahi

Desertification threatening 43% of Nigerias landmass -FG

2027: Uba Sani rallies North for Tinubu

Igbophobia and Lagos streets renaming

Chinese President Xi meets Presidents of European Council, European Commission over China, EU relations

Lagos PDP expels defectors to ADC

Alarming death toll from loneliness

Zanzibar 2-2 Nigeria: CHAN Eagles throw away lead in warm up game

Nurses strike: FG withdraws controversial circular, commits to dialogue

2027, Lagos and resurgence of anti-Igbo antics

90% of our demands have no financial cost Union

U19 Youth League: Why NLO adopted local stadiums Ogunnowo

2027: Nasarawa and politics of third force, zoning

Strong returns drive investor choices Experts

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech on Sunday at the Plenary Session of Peace & Security & Reform of global governance of 17th BRICS Summit

Aity Dennis @ 60: I was rejected first time I attended choir practice

Must vs. Have to: The authority behind your words (II)

Interview: NNPCL CEO hails Chinas clean energy development, contribution to world economy

ERCAAN 2025 conference to unlock new real estate frontiers Alenkhe

Three Nigerians on line up as PFL confirms full card for second event in Africa

Why South-East should embrace ADC Akuma, ADC Chieftain

Women inspire me Blue Boy, musician

Assault: Ogun NMA threatens legal action against nurses

Flavours Uplifted: 15 years of showcasing Igbo culture globally

Masai Ujiri challenges African youth to dream bigger

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, attends launching ceremony of Nihao! China program by Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria

FG, states launch new initiative to create 1,000a jobs in every ward across Nigeria

Tinubu grants one-year extension to Customs boss

BLUE PRINT

Curbing the proliferation of illegal arms

CITAD trains BUK lecturers on fintech, blockchain technology

We need strong partnerships in Nigerias seed sector Dr. Dollah

Birthday: You are a leading voice in Kogi Igala Vanguard celebrates Hon. Austin

Tinubu to content creators: Use your influence to foster unity, verify before amplifying

New NJI administrator, Adejumo resumes office, gets warm reception

Kogi signs MoU with NULGE on health insurance

Plateau: Terrorists occupying, ravaging 7 communities Prominent leader raises alarm

Energy realism for Africa: Unmasking double standards and embracing a balanced path forward

Yelewata killings: Northern CAN leaders visit Benue, pledge sustained advocacy

Police rescue 6 abducted law students in Benue operation

Zulum, Oborevwori, Uzodimma, Uba Sani nominated for 2025 African Governors Award

CNG key component to Nigerias energy transition agenda Speaker Tajudeen

Developer urges partnership with stakeholders for impactful expansion

Zamfara govt committed to corps members welfare Gov. Lawal

CSOs call for state of emergency in Zamfara over insecurity, political breakdown

Re: Again, Super Falcons rule Africa

NOA advises Nigerians on responsible use of US visa

Jimrawa residents protest in Gusau, accuse Gov. Lawal of neglect

Delborough boss Stanley donates residence for orphanage home, empowers widows, physically-challenged on birthday

TheUnforgettable Heroine, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti

Christian Aid launches N500m relief support for Benue IDPs

Koroma, Mutfwang, others weep as orphan delivers emotional speech on Stanel boss humanitarian impacts

NSIB unveils drafts to integrate safety framework for rail, aviation sectors

Tenure extension: Wrestling Federation felicitates CG Adeniyi

Maigidansanma congratulates Custom boss, Adeniyi on tenure extension

2025 NYG:Lagos begins Catch-them-Young Multi-Sports Trials

Osimhen one of best players in the world Agent

CHAN: Home-based Eagles, Zanzibar share spoils in friendly

CAF considers foreign referees for 2025 AFCON

2025 CAVB U-18 Beach Volleyball Championship: Abuja set to host 20 African nations

Nigerias DTigress trio nominated for MVP at 2025 FIBA Womens AfroBasket

CAF dismisses head of referees Doue Noumandiez after controversial WAFCON final

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers: Ex-World richest woman makes $4.2 billion in 24 hours

Some insiders plotting sabotage at NNPCL, media attacks on Ojulari Groups

Breaking: 6 kidnapped law students regain freedom

ADC disowns impostor Nafiu Bala

Benue: Alia sends commissioner-nominees to state assembly

Another UK-based Nigerian jailed for sxual assault

Nigerias DTigress decimate Cameroon to set-up 2025 Womens AfroBasket semi-final clash vs Senegal

UK Propcom+ pushes for seed certification, variety release in Nigeria

Amid legal tussle, ADC crisis deepens, Gombe labels Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola political hijackers

Lagos: POWA empowers 300 vulnerable women, widows with start-up kits

No section of Nigeria left out in Tinubus infrastructure revolution Umahi

FG, States, LGs mull 8.8m jobsacross 8,809 electoral wards

Direct sale of Dangote fuel ll disrupt supply chain NOGASA

No visible sign of unrest in Ghana, ourbusinesses safe, intact FG, Nigerians

Nurses strike: Weve withdrawn controversial circular, committed to dialogue FG

NYCN inaugurates directors, pledges support for Renewed Hope Agenda

IGP charts strategic framework with Senate committee to combat oil theft

Kwara court sentences Hafsohs killer to death by hanging

Dangote Cement to commission 3Mta grinding plant in Cte dIvoire

27.5% lending rate Need for cautious approach to managing monetary pressure

2025:MTN Nigeria posts N419.6bn in second quarterprofit

Nigerias pension fund assets increase toN24.63trn June 2025

Nigeria should take advantage of its maritime potential Academy

NAMA conducts simulation exercise for Air incidents in Abuja

Ebonyi youth refute allegations of lopsided appointments against Gov. Nwifuru

Civil service operations: Zulum pledges to key into FGs Digital Innovation Initiative

GUARDIAN

Orie backs Tinubus RHWDP, says ward programme can end rural neglect

Court restrains Ondo govt from appointing monarch in Alagbon-Ilaje

Rivers CSOs, RSIEC bicker over LG polls timetable

Police investigate death of 20-year-old Babcock graduate

IHRC urges Tinubu to consider Abba Kyari for presidential pardon

Monarch denies land grabbing accusations linked to Iyin-Ekiti varsity site

Bauchi varsity is Nigerias unity hub, says VC

Amnesty raises concerns over trials, lack of redress one year after #EndBadGovernance protests

Osun 2026: Im not defecting to ADC, says Adeleke

SimplifiedIQ joins Project Tutored 2025 as assessment partner

Lagos APC slams Obis criticism of FGs national honour policy

Nurses have suspended strike Health Minister

Tinubu says administration wont lose focus on cybersecurity

Fintiri gifts Falcons coach Madugu house, 50m

AfDB to join SAPZ groundbreaking ceremony in Oyo Saturday

Tenure extension for customs boss a vote for performance CSO

Finland seeks skilled labour with English curriculum from 2026

Verify before you amplify, Tinubu tells digital influencers

Tiger kills worker at Jerusalems Biblical zoo

Petrol tankers to stop loading beyond 45,000 liters from October 1 IPMAN

FEC approves N2tn for SokotoBadagry, N1.65tn for LagosCalabar highways

Sending Egusi to space has nothing to do with GMO Dr. Oniosun

Trumps New Tariff Order: Full list of affected countries

Man gets 50 strokes of cane for stealing roofing sheets in Kano

Ex-presidential adviser Kassey Garba retires from UI, warns on debt trap

Vandals attack NYSC orientation camp in Delta

New Benue Brewery to generate 400 jobs GMD

ASUU, SSANU, others begin indefinite strike at LASU

Tinubu moves surveyor-general office to Presidency

Tinubu rewarding govs for doing wrong things, says ex-APC chieftain Lukman

ADC chairman denies resignation, labels viral letter as fake

Excitement as Ikeh receives Exceptional Leadership Award at UN forum, Geneva

Tiwa Savage to release new album, This One Is Personal, August 29

Okpebholo replaces suspended aide Felix Isere with Kay Otono

Jigawa Assembly to partner with NUJ to sanitise journalism

Imo, Lagos most dangerous states for journalists, Cross River safest CJID

Trump unveils slew of new tariffs, punishes Canada

Nothing but gold: Nigeria set CHAN target with Remo Stars-dominated squad

FG promotes 100 FRSC senior officers

Navy to establish base in Kebbi

Tinubu approves ward-based plan to tackle poverty nationwide

Nigerian man jailed in UK for sexually abusing partners daughter

Climate Council: AGESI welcomes Majekodunmis appointment as DG, praises predecessor

Nigerian firm petitions FG over unpaid 9m rent by Uganda High Commission

Stakeholders call for immediate action to address widening skill gap

Onoja wins NUJ media award, hails NSCDC boss Audis leadership

80% of bandit attacks aided by local informants Katsina govt

Tinubu sacks climate council DG Madueke, appoints Majekodunmi

Beyond the Podium: Investing in Nigerias Sporting Future

AfroBasket: DTigress crush Cameroon 8347, set up semifinal clash with Senegal

Marketers raise concerns over Dangote Refinerys direct supply plan

Investors gain N12.5tr in July as confidence rebounds on reforms, strong earnings

neocolon-AI-lism

2027: Lalong, Eze differ on Yilwatda as APCs trump card

2026 World Cup: Uncertainty for FIFA, soccer fans over Trumps America First policies

Tinubu rallies govs to drive reform gains despite hardship, discontentin states

More defections, leadership crises unsettle PDP, ADC ahead of 2027 polls

App downloads record 320% growth as regional sales near N1b

Alia begins implementation of peace accord with SGF

THE AUTHORITY

St. Lucian PM, Pierre defends Tinubus visit against opposition criticisms

Civil Society Must Rise Above Agitation, Focus on Constructive Engagement Sunday Dare, Akpabio, and Shehu Sani

BREAKING: Uba Sani to Flag Off Free Fertilizer Distribution to 100,000 Kaduna Farmers in 24 hours

Therell be gang up against Nuhu Ribadu, he needs to seek face of GodPrimate Ayodele

CAS, CDS should be focused, do more airstrikes in August, SeptemberPrimate Ayodele

Bayo Ojulari, the gold standard in our oil and gas industry, is the right choice for Nigerias energy future

Delborough boss Stanley donates residence for Orphanage Home, empowers widows, disabled on birthday

Koroma, Mutfwang, audience wept at emotional speech by orphans over Stanel boss humanitarian impacts

Stakeholders to Tinubu: Some insiders plotting sabotage at NNPCL

FRCN appoints Agbenson GM, Bronze FM Benin

El-Rufai loyalists, others remanded over SDPs secretariat burglary

FG, OGP stakeholders strengthen partnership to promote governance, youth values, accountability

HCSF Commends Governor Zulums Visionary Leadership

FG begins training of customs officials, 3m exporters on AFCFTA rules

The 1km Oji-Achi-Awgu road : A milestone achievement of Hon. Anyaegbudike

Power to Protect: How Nigerias energy access gap contributes to insecurity

CJID Ranks Imo, Bauchi, Lagos Most Dangerous States For Journalists To Work

2025: I am coming to fix Anambra, APC guber candidate, Prince Ukachukwu declares

You have scored an own goal, lawyer tells former Unizik VC

Woman arrested for murdering a pregnant nurse

Late Christian Chukwu for burial, August 16

210 ex-NYSC members get FG employment, scholarships, cash

From all indices and calculations, the Coalition is dead on arrival -Umenzekwe

Stranded Nigerians in CAR arrived Embassy

CLO rejects unconstitutional timetable for council elections in Rivers State

Plateau 2027: Why it will be a smooth sail for Mutfwang- Hon. Bagos

Free education: We pay N2.7bn tuition fees for students in Nigeria, abroad Gov.Idris

LEADERSHIP

‘I Don’t Identify With Nigeria Anymore, UK Now Home,’ Says Kemi Badenoch

PICTORIAL: Bianca Meets Ghana’s President Mahama Over Anti-Nigerian Protests

Dunamis Founder Enenche Speaks On ‘Blanket Of Evil’ Over Nigeria

2027: ADC Will Unseat Tinubu, Says Dino Melaye

‘I Follow Christ, Not Any Politician’, Dino Melaye Speaks On Loyalty To Atiku, Political Independence

JUST-IN: Nurses Adamant, Say Negotiators Can’t End Strike

Again, NPF, PSC Clash Over Police Academy Admissions

Bauchi Police Nab Varsity Student Over Alleged Theft Of Father’s Truck

NCSCN Honours Ogbara With Humanitarian Service Award

Tinubu Replaces Ganduje’s Ally Gawuna With Kaita As BUK Governing Council Chairman

UNILAG SSANU Elects Substantive New Officers After 9-yr Legal Tussles

Niger Gov Orders Reopening Of IBB Varsity

Response Teams On Red Alert As Floods Threaten Abuja, Nearby States

Oyo Gov’t Approves Additional Loan For Farmers

Oyo Gov’t Warns Against Indiscriminate Waste Disposal, Open Defecation

CJID Report Names Imo, Bauchi, Lagos ‘Most Dangerous States’ For Journalists

INEC Fixes August 18 To Begin Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration

NSIB’s New Regulations Target Safety In Rail, Maritime, Air Transportation

PICTORIAL: Atiku Hails ADC Over Youth Inclusion In Party Leadership

Insecurity: IHRC Urges Tinubu To Consider Conditional Pardon For DCP Abba Kyari

DAILY TIMES

Benjamin Kalu pushes gender inclusion bill to raise womens representation in politics

Bauchi targets 20 LGAs in second phase of drainage clearing

DTigress crush Cameroon to book semifinal spot

Former Enyimba captain Olorunleke in talks to join Shooting Stars

Use your platforms for progress, not retaliation, Tinubu tells youths

2Baba marries Natasha Osawaru in private ceremony, six months after Annie separation

FG begins reconstruction of collapsed Keffi flyover, says victims families compensated

Closing the gender equality gap is imperative for Africas future

Obi has no chance against Tinubu in 2027, says Biodun Olujimi

Oyo launches $37m agro-processing zone to boost agribusiness, job creation

Army chief seeks special funds as 13,000 recruits face housing crisis

Katsina approves N703m to secure 14 hospitals in attack-prone areas

MAN urges manufacturers to embrace alternative funding amid soaring lending rates

Pension assets hit N24.63trn in June domestic stocks, FGN bonds drive growth

How Nigerias energy access gap contributes to insecurity

Reps raise concerns over CNG policy implementation, demand transparency

Oil marketers warn Dangote against bypassing distribution chain, cite risk of scarcity

PREMIUM TIMES

TRENDING: Ilaje residents reject renaming of bus stop after King Sunny Ade

The 1999 Constitution: between Obasanjo and Anyaoku, By Mohammed Haruna

Nigerian nurses deny suspending nationwide strike

Osun 2026: I wont defect to ADC Adeleke

LASU lecturers, other unions declare indefinite strike

Mfon Ekpo honoured with University of Southamptons Outstanding Contribution Alumni Award

Lisabi star Omotola Odunsi is dead

Segilola Resources deepens commitment to Osun youth and community development

MURIC asks FG to establish Shariah courts in 36 states, Abuja

Tiger kills worker at Jerusalems Biblical Zoo

Alia sends eight commissioner-nominees list to Benue Assembly

WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons receive 150m MTN Nigeria reward

Okello Oculi (1942-2025): The poet who taught politics creatively, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Police arrest FCTA Director for alleged fraud

Ambiguity in Nigerian courts judgements raises concerns

ICJs climate litigation verdict and what it means for states, By Ruth Soronnadi & Tobi Oluwatola

Ogun Athletics chairman leads new support for 2025 Isonyin Marathon

Brighter Futures Nigeria: A groundbreaking project to prevent serious and organised crime

FEC approves N987bn for upgrade of aviation infrastructure

Flood Alert: Parts of Abuja, Niger, Nasarawa, Kaduna at risk- FG

Abuja welcomes Africas brightest young talents for U-18 Beach Volleyball showdown

FCMB Group reports 79.3bn profit before tax for H1 2025

Trump: The age of imperial cruelty, By Toyin Falola

Peter Obis 2023 rhetoric wont stop Tinubu in 2027 Ex-deputy governor

TRANSFERS: Osimhen opens up on record-breaking Galatasaray move

The African agency, By Toyin Falola

AfroBasket 2025: Abdulrahman to lead Nigerias DTigers in Angola

Tinubu approves N712.3 billion for Lagos Airport overhaul

Tinubu endorses ward-based development strategy for Nigerias 8,809 Wards

Will your children know and serve your God’ (1), By Ayo Akerele

DTigress crush Cameroon to reach AfroBasket 2025 semifinals

Tinubu moves Surveyor-Generals Office to Presidency Minister

Loan Recovery: FMBN rakes in N18.9bn in 2024

SPECIAL REPORT: Young Nigerians studying agriculture struggle to innovate amid poor facilities

Amid crippling nurses strike, Nigerian govt approves new national industrial relations policy

NCDMB leads push for homegrown talents at Chevron-funded HCD graduation

FEC approves 68.7bn for power projects in Nigerian universities

Gov Namadi didnt buy luxury cars, Jigawa APC spokesperson, group debunk report

Prioritise Welfare Of Nigerians, invest more in poverty eradication, Tinubu tells governors

Reps begin probe of CNG policy implementation

N180m Fraud: Appeal court upholds three-year prison sentence for ex-Imo commissioner

CJID launches Nigerias first Openness Index Report (PHOTOS)

Experts urge government to incentivise digital health innovators, strengthen PHCs with local solutions

How variance works in instant-win casino games

Activist sues Tinubu, others over tenure extension of Customs comptroller

Group urges government intervention in Dangotes petroleum supply plan

A test that revealed Gov Raddas place in the heart of the people

World Day Against Human Trafficking: Advocacy group warns of rising exploitation in Nigeria

FCT targets 983,497 children for 2025 malaria campaign

Police arrest suspected vandals, car thief

FCT public school students compete in literacy and reading culture contest

Woman who spent N3.6 million loan on bridal shower fakes her kidnap, receives N3 million ransom Police

NCAA speaks on allegation of complicity in poor service delivery by Nigerian airlines

Check out 2baba, Natashas wedding photos

Tinubu sacks DG of Nigeria Climate Change Council, appoints replacement

Ekiti man sues local government chairman over information on gate project cost, budget

ANALYSIS: Chads struggle for democracy is far from over

CJID announces Local Media Sustainability Fund to bolster grassroots journalism

A cowpea that fights back but can we trust it’, By Mohammad Faguji Ishiyaku

Without transparency, democracy is a hollow shell Premium Times Publisher

Without Peter Obi, youre just a limp coalition Okon Lagos tells ADC

Kwara cleric sentenced to death for ritual murder of female student

Muyideen Oyakojo clinches National Bantamweight title with massive knockout victory

Inside CJID Openness Index Report, Nigerias first ranking of press freedom, civic space in states

That Arewas interest in CBNs BDC recapitalisation, By Egiganya Jo-Madugu

Court of Appeal affirms Aiyedatiwas election

Watch first teaser of epic 1897 Benin fantasy film Osamede (VIDEO)

Experts call for local investment, digital innovation to fix Nigerias primary healthcare crisis

600 women graduate in Tom Brown Production to boost child health in Jigawa

Q2 2025: Nigerian Breweries Plc records N733.19bn revenue

National Sports Federation elections get new date

Strike: 90% of our demands have no financial cost NANNM

The beggars mindset,By Osmund Agbo

NHIA to expand health insurance to newborns, partners with neonatal experts

President Tinubu extends tenure of Comptroller-General of Customs

Watch first teaser of epic 1897 Benin fantasy film Osamede (VIDEO)

President Tinubu, 2027 and Buharis sad death, By Tunde Rahman

Nurses, doctors strike cripple services in public hospitals across Abuja, Lagos

Minister visits Ghana, responds to Nigeria must go protest

NIDCOM condemns anti-Nigerian protests in Ghana, calls for peace

SPORT

10 most expensive football jerseys ever sold – Vanguard

150 Golfers to Participate in Oluyole Golf TournamentKemi Olaitan in Ibadan – Thisday

2025/26 football season: VAR ready for use in NPFL matches Organisers – Blueprint

Abdulrahman set to lead DTigers at AfroBasket – Punch

Adepoju lauds Osimhens big-money Gala transfer – Punch

Afrobasket: Kida Storms Abidjan as DTigress Battle Cameroon for 27th Straight Win – Thisday

AfroBasket: Musa leads Nigeria entries for MVP Fan Vote race – Punch

Ajayi braces for 100m title defence at national trials – Punch

Allegri cautions Chukwueze, others against slipping into depression – Punch

Atalanta CEO Confirms Inters 45m Offer onLookman – Thisday

Atalanta make Arokodare top transfer target – Punch

Bayelsa Queens receive N6m each for winning NWFL title – Daily Trust

CHAN: Super Eagles B hold Zanzibar 2-2, ready for Senegal – Guardian

Chukwueze scores as AC Milan thrash Perth Glory 9-0 in friendly – Punch

Eighth Habeeb Okunola Unity Cup kicks off today – Guardian

EPL: Arsenal get injury boost ahead of Man Utd match – The Sun

Ex-Barcelona star Carles Perez suffers dog bite injury, to miss Conference League clash – Punch

Fulham, Milan begin Chukwueze talks – Punch

Goldberg hails Falcons on historic 10th WAFCON title win – Punch

Home-based Eagles Seek Win against Zanzibar in Final Friendly – Thisday

Kida storms Abidjan as DTigress seek record-extending 27th straight Afrobasket win – The Sun

Man Utd thrash Bournemouth 4-1 in Premier League US friendly – Punch

Masai Ujiri challenges African youth to dream bigger – The Sun

MTN splashes N150m on Falcons – Guardian

Newcastle reject Liverpool bid for Isak Reports – Vanguard

Nnadozie: I would have saved Moroccos penalty – Guardian

NPFL Confirms August 22 Kickoff, Reaffirms Ban On Slot Sales – New Telegraph

NPFL: Organisers set to dump Startimes for new media partners – Blueprint

Ogun Athletics chairman, diaspora icons rally behind 2025 Isonyin Marathon – The Sun

Okeke eager to win, grow as he joins Real Madrid basketball – Punch

Oluehis half-time cry inspired final comeback win Alozie – Punch

Oshimhen relishes record-breaking 75m Galatasaray deal Osimhen – Daily Trust

Osimhen embraces new Galatasaray chapter – Punch

Osimhen Joins Galatasaray In 75m Record Deal From Napoli – New Telegraph

Osimhen joins Galatasaray in record 75m deal from Napoli – Vanguard

Osimhen now 10th most expensive player – The Sun

Osimhen: Im Happy to Continue My Story with Galatasaray – Thisday

Police begin search for four abducted Ebonyi farmers – Punch

Sarr scores screamer as Tottenham beat Arsenal in Hong Kong – Guardian

Sarr stunner gives Tottenham victory over Arsenal – Daily Trust

Squiban aces mountain test to win Tour de France Femmes stage six – Daily Trust

Super Falcons success should motivate Super Eagles, others NFF – Daily Trust

Teams arrive as CAVB U-18 Beach Volleyball Champs begin – Punch

Three Nigerians on line up as PFL confirms full card for second event in Africa – The Sun

Three Nigerians on Lineup for 2ndPFL Africa Event in Cape Town – Thisday

Tottenham edge Arsenal 10 in pre-season north London friendly – Punch

Transfer: Donnarumma open to PSG stay amid uncertainty – Report – Punch

U19 Youth League: Why NLO adopted local stadiums Ogunnowo – The Sun

United cruise over Bournemouth in Premier League US friendly – Guardian

West Hams Paqueta cleared of sport-fixing – Guardian

Why I fought so hard to seal Galatasaray move Osimhen – The Sun

Wings Academy empowers youths through sports, mentorship – Guardian

Wirtz said I would ‘enjoy’ Bayern move, says Diaz – Punch

Womens Afrobasket: DTigress beat Cameroon, advance to semi final – Vanguard

World Athletics brings in gene tests for female category eligibility – Daily Trust

World Athletics Introduces Gene Test for Female Category – Thisday

Yamal shines as Barca hit seven past FC Seoul in friendly – Punch

Zanzibar 2-2 Nigeria: CHAN Eagles throw away lead in warm up game – The Sun

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