NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 9TH JULY 2025
PUNCH
Presidency fires back at Obi as Ohanaeze demands Kanu’s freedom
40% Nigerian children malnourished – Shettima
No plan for diaspora voting in Lagos LG poll – LASIEC
Reps probe 567 petitions on job loss, rights abuse nationwide
A’Ibom extends N20,000 monthly stipend to state-origin corps members
2027 Presidency: Mark cautions Atiku, Obi as FG slams coalition chiefs
Jos Disco announces 5-hour power interruption for repairs
Plateau gov recruits 150 new agro rangers to secure farmers
Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
JUST IN: Abuja teachers suspend strike after Wike’s N16bn intervention
FG clears ₦20bn passport debt, issues over 3.5 million passports
Zamfara clears ₦13.6bn gratuity debt owed retirees since 2011
40 per cent of Nigerian children malnourished- Shettima
Nigeria youth conference to foster sustainable enterprises, says minister
2026 FCT polls: PDP rules out coalition, vows to retain councils
Prioritise child-friendly budgeting, UNICEF urges Katsina
Peter Obi’s claims about students’ death misleading – Auchi poly
UNIZIK undergraduate dies while playing football on campus
NAFDAC busts N1bn fake chemical, expired food ring in Lagos
104 Nigerians get EU-funded postgraduate scholarship
Truck knocks three JSS students, Okada rider to death in Oyo
Spate of killings in Nigeria still alarming – Anglican Bishop
Lagos extends LG recruitment test to July 11
Raise sugary drink tax to N130 per litre, group urges FG
Reps propose 82 reserved seats for women, PWDs in N’Assembly
EFCC chair laments transparency problem in Nigeria’s financial reporting
Ibadan begins 21-day mourning of Oba Olakulehin
Kebbi gov orders relief as flood destroys over 100 houses
Tax laws to aid Nigeria’s economic recovery – Osun Senator
Reps constitute committees on 5% petroleum user charge for roads
Ajayi Crowther varsity gets first female vice-chancellor
Igbo criminals, not Fulani herdsmen, behind South-East killings — Soludo
VANGUARD
Commercial farms: TETFund sets up c’ttee to select eligible varsities for intervention
Ireti Kingibe, Wike locked in verbal war
FG issues over 3.5m passports, saves N1bn from reforms
ADC slams Tinubu over Nigeria’s exclusion from US-Africa trade talks
Senate, Reps row over neglected House bills
Presidency blasts IMF over report on inflation, poverty
Monarchs, community leaders condemn abuse of masquerades in Igboland
Dangote Refinery reduced fuel price again, the ex-depot price is now N820 per litre
UNIPORT disowns woman accused of setting lover on fire
Supreme Court paves way for Trump mass sack of federal workers
US ends shoe removal at airport screening
Reps move to increase membership to 415 for women’s participation
JAMB awards N710m to ABU, Unilorin, 4 others
Breaking: FCT teachers suspend strike
Over 160 people still listed as missing after Texas floods
3 students, motorcyclist killed in Ibadan accident
2027: If coalition presents southerner, Tinubu will win – Kenneth Okonkwo
CVR: Compromise, face prosecution – Osun REC warns staff
Why I postponed my resumption- Senator Natasha
Bill seeking peaceful transition of power passes second reading in A’Ibom
2025 admissions: LASU, UNILAG, UNILORIN most preferred first choice varsities – Oloyede
ADC’s woes self-inflicted – APC defends Tinubu
Trump says Putin talking ‘bullshit’ on Ukraine
THE NATION
JUST IN: Dangote slashes petrol price to N820 per litre
You’re trudging on path of lies, deception, APC blasts ADC
Minister backs military’s ability to defeat terrorism
Senate okays N272bn for NCC, N15bn for USPF
US halts multiple entry visa for Nigerians, others
Man intercepted with ₦653.9m foreign currency to forfeit funds, says Customs
Anglican Bishop extolls Tinubu for running citizen-oriented government
FCT police, DSS, military activate joint patrols to curb kidnapping, one chance
Stop attacking Wike, FCT minister’s aide tells Senator Kingibe
Why Niger Delta will support Tinubu’s re-election by Otuaro
Mission 300: FG targets $15.5bn private sector investment in power sector — Adelabu
Malnutrition affects 40% of Nigerian children — Shettima
Prepare for floods, Rivers tells residents
Welfare of academic, non-academic staff of tertiary institutions a top priority – FG
Fed Govt to establish mechanised commercial farms in 10 varsities
2027: We won’t hand over ADC structures to Atiku, Obi, Ameachi – Lukman declares
UPDATED: FG pegs tertiary admission age at 16, sets new cut-off marks for 2025/2026 session
FG inaugurates passport front office for senior public officials
Panic as two AAUA students go missing
Tinubu not distracted by 2027 election discourse, says Idris
Diri urges Dangote to establish rice mills in Bayelsa
NCC wins global award on digital awareness programme in schools
Oyo Assembly reinstates suspended Saki East LG Chairman
Flood: NEMA deploys ambulances to Kaduna, Owerri, Uyo to boost emergency preparedness
Military efforts key to Nigeria’s stability, says Ribadu
Reps plan 55 special seats for women, 27 PWDs for NASS
Oyo reaffirms commitment to complete all ongoing projects before 2027
Ajayi Crowther University gets first female vice-chancellor
Eno approves N20,000 monthly grant for Akwa Ibom-born corps members nationwide
FULL LIST: Seven new laws released, passed by Lagos govt
RRS arrests suspected night raider for looting goods from moving truck in Lagos
OYRTMA issues last warning to roadside traders at Ogunpa market
Work with governors to succeed, Uba Sani tells North West Development Commission
EFCC raises alarm over financial opacity in oil, gas sector
THISDAY
Again, Bloodbath in Plateau as Bandits Kill Over 70 Vigilantes
EFCC: Opaque Financial Reporting Entrenching Inefficiency, Corruption in Oil, Gas Sector
Admission Outside CAPS Remains Illegal, FG Declares
Katsina, UNDP to Return 270,000 IDPs to Ancestral Homes
Court Decides Whether Bello Can Embark on Medical Trip Abroad July 17
FG Pegs Entry Age For Admission Into Tertiary Institution At 16
ISOPADEC Enrols 315 Staff Members into Health Insurance Scheme
Diaspora Groups Renew Pressure on South-east against Ruga
Commissioner:Otu ll Not Undermine the Interest of CRiver Cocoa Farmers
FG, SEforALL, GEAPP, Others Collaborate to ExpandEnergy Access
Oborevworis Flyovers areStrategic, Not Wasteful
Mostbet App Features Overview for Bangladeshi Users
Fiscal Transparency: NECSN Calls forConstitutional Reforms
Police Arrest Man with Fresh Female Breast, Warn Hoteliersagainst Cultists in Anambra
Kwara Holds Town Hall Meeting, Engages Stakeholders on Business Enabling Reforms
ADR Remains Most Effective Means to Conflict Resolution
Oyebanji Swears in Ogunmoye as Ekiti Chief Judge
Ogun 2027: 49 Years After, Its Turn of Yewa/Awori to Produce Governor
Shettima: Capital Market, Critical Tool for Diversifying Economy from Over-reliance on Single Commodity
Opposition Coalition a Theatrical Display by Failed Politicians Seeking Shortcut Back to Power, Says APC Woman Leader
Firm Launches $5bn Cooperative Trust Fund to Boost Long-term Investment in Agriculture
TCN Sets 12-month Timeline for Upgrade of Kano Transmission Line
Indimi, Kolawole Now Directors on Jaiz Bank Board
THEADCCOALITIONOF POLITICIANS
Constitution Review: Senate Leader Leads Inclusive Reform Drive in SWest Zone
Singer, Songwriter Romeo Comes With New Song, Street
Pepsodent Schools Campaign Targets 2.7m Pupils
Lagos, Sterling One Foundation Hold Invest Lagos 2.0, Africa Social Impact Summit
From Laughter to Leadership: I Go Dye Appointed Global Diplomat for Peace and Sustainable Development
Nigerias Upstream Oil Sector Delivers 77% Domestic Gas Obligation Amid Infrastructure Gap
Court Dismisses Ecobanks Appeal in $9.5m FX Case Against Kam Industries
Distribution Companies Revenue Surges to N553.6bn in Q1 2025
Afolabi Calls for Port Infrastructural Renewal as Oyetola Highlights Achievements
GEIL/LEKOIL Applauds Tinubu for Fostering Host CommunitiesEmpowerment
FCMB Extends Banking Operations , Open New Branch at Sangotedo
Investors Demand for GTCO, Others Lift Stock Market by N192.85bn
SPIN Inducts 96 New Members, Honors Ogunsanya at 5th Induction Ceremony
Heirs Technologies i-Academy Graduates 100 Emerging Tech Talents
Trump, Musk and The Nigerian Gladiators
Gadzama, Udo-Obong, Rosa Collins in Townfor CAA U18/U20 Championships
Wimbledon Announces Rule Change after Line Call Controversy
NNL Super 8: Desperate Coaches Blame Referees for Teams Failures
SAfricas Banyana Beat Ghana to Respond to Super Falcons
Ajayis 9.92secs Shatters Meet Record in France
Napoli Reject GalatasaraysImproved60m Bid for Osimhen
Super Falcons Open WAFCON Campaign with Resounding Win Against Tunisia
FG Congratulates Pinnick Over CAF Appointment
AFN Clears Air on Imaobong UkosAIU Two-year Ban Ordeal
NBBF Berates Nigerias Corporate World over DTigress Sponsorship Snub
Arsenal Seal 60m Zubimendi Transfer from Sociedad
St Saviours, Grange Crowned Champions of Season 6 Dolphin Swimming League
Enabulele Commends Team Edos Triumph at 4th EKUS Judo Championship
CBN Directs Banks to Submit Capital Plans, Gives 10 Days Deadline
Keyamo Inaugurates Enugu Air, Says Mbah Undoubtedly One of the Best Govs
Shell, TotalEnergies Expect First Oil, Gas Production from $5bn Bonga North, $550m Ubeta Fields by 2027
CSOs Condemn Attack on Emir Sanusis Palace, Demand Explanation
IMF to Nigeria: Focus on Growth, Discipline, Revenue to Realise Your Potential
NDIC Hails Progress in Inter-Agency Fight Against Insider Abuse, Bank Fraud
CBN Clarifies $50 Non-resident BVN Charges for Nigerians in Diaspora
DAILY TRUST
How Ghanaian commission official died after encounter with one chance robbers in Abuja
Veteran Nollywood actress expresses desire to remarry
ADC has no Preferred Presidential Aspirant David Mark
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Over 3.5m passports issued in 2 years Interior Minister
Senate dismisses Reps claim of not concurring to bills
90% of bandits terrorising Katsina not strangers Gov Radda
NEDC has played a key role in lake Chad Zulum
Make My Fathers Murderers Uncomfortable, Iges Son tells Tinubu
Trump: We will send more weapons to Ukraine
Cut-off mark for varsities now 150 JAMB
Sen Kingibe: Forthcoming LG poll will show Wike doesnt control Abuja
UNIPORT Student sets lover ablaze
UNILAG admission seeker emerges highest scorer of 2025 UTME
2-year-old drowns in Kogi community
UNIPORT Student burnt to death by girlfriend
Keyamo inaugurates Enugu Air, says Mbah among the best
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Infinix Unveils HOT 60i in Nigeria: Slim Build Meets Smart Battery Power
FG sets varsity admission age at 16
Flood kills over 100 in Texas
Presidential aide: Coalition against Tinubu will scatter within Six Months
Medical doctors kick over exclusion in allowance review
Understanding IMFs positive review of CBN-led financial sector reforms
NIGERIA DAILY: The Tough Choice Facing The Coalition: Atiku or Peter Obi
Finding Your Tailored Shield: The Definitive Guide to Pet Business Insurance
Iconic Open University to Start Spring Semester 2025 Exams Across 63 Centers in Nigeria, 15 Overseas
Troops dislodge bandits in Taraba, arrest armed militia in Plateau
Were committed to fast-tracking devt in oil-producing states NDDC
Flood, rainstorm destroy 500 houses in Kogi, Kebbi communities
Ohanaeze Ndigbo condoles Dantata family, condemns Anambra killings
Constitution amendments: MURIC seeks recognition of Islamic New Year, marriages, others
Audit infractions: Reps Speaker raises alarm over N300bn unrecovered public funds
Kaduna school diarrhea outbreak: 15 girls discharged from hospital
Reps move to end FCDAs control over National Assemblys infrastructure
Residents flee as kidnappers lay siege on Kwara communities
23 months after, queues persist at CNG dispensing points
70 vigilantes feared killed in bandits ambush in Plateau
Disquiet over moves to create new emirates, chiefdoms in Bauchi
Sanusi, Bayero supporters clash at Kano palace
4 die, 5 infected in suspected diphtheria outbreak in Kaduna
Ladoja set to ascend throne as Olubadan dies at 90
Ohanaeze faction knocks ADC
ABUs winning formula: How outcome-based selection, training can transform our universities
Why Tinubus economic reforms must be reviewed and renegotiated
Allow INEC to run its affairs
Nigerias coalition gambit and the erosion of democratic promise
Sidelong glances on APC and PDP
Ongoing court cases require suspension of Bauchi new chiefdoms creations
Fori bridge: A disaster waiting to happen
Natives demand FCT state with capital in Gwagwalada, 11 new LGAs
Tinubu transforming FCT to a befitting nations capital
Tinubu conference centre generated N700m in 3 weeks Wike
Firm targets credit financing for FCT MSMEs
10 die in fresh anti-Ruto protest in Kenya
China to begin scholarship programmes for BRICS countries
Diaspora group, Zumunta, to train 1000 youths in ICT, AI
Reactions as Trump threatens 10% tariff on Nigeria over BRICS alignment
Customs threatens foreign airlines passengers over currency declaration
NEW TELEGRAPH
SDP Mourns Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin
FCT: Wike Doesnt Listen, Has Emperor Mentality- Ireti Kingibe
Reps To Reserve 10% Of NASS Seats For Women, 5% For PWDs
Presco Declares N42 Dividend As Profits Soar, Sets August 19 Payout Date
FIRS Engages Stakeholders As Netherlands Begins Renegotiation Of Double Taxation Agreement
NAFDAC Seals Warehouses Stocking Expired Chemicals In Lagos
IDPs: Senate Passes Kampala Convention Domestication Bill
Area Council Polls: Our Structures Are Intact PDP
Osun 2026: INEC Warns Staff Against Misconduct
Lagos Railway, Energy Corporation Bills Scale 2nd Reading
Nigerians Tasked On Patriotism, Security Consciousness
NCCs Digital Awareness Programme Earns Global Recognition
OYRTMA Issues Final Warning To Ogunpa Market Traders
2025: Dangote Refinery Targets 100% Nigerian Crude Supply
FIRS Engages Stakeholders As Netherlands Begins Renegotiation Of Double Taxation Agreement
Nasarawa To Employ 6,200 Teachers
Tension Over Disappearance Of Two AAUA Students In Ondo
Customs, EFCC Arrest Ghanaian With N654m Foreign Currencies At Kano Airport
2027: Weve No Preferred Presidential Aspirant ADC
FG Issues 3.5m Passports, Saves N1b From Reforms
Kwara Launches CNG Buses To Ease Transport Burden
Flood: NEMA Deploys Ambulances In Kaduna, Imo, Others
SWHCET Inducts New MD, Planning Cttee Ahead 2025 Expo
Stanbic IBTC Surpasses N500b CBN Recapitalisation Target
FIRS Engages Stakeholders As Netherlands Begins Renegotiation Of Double Taxation Agreement
Oba Olakulehins Reign Brought Peace, Stability Ajadi
Senate Dismisses Delaying Concurrence Bills From House Of Reps
EFCC Chair Decries Lack Of Transparency In Nigerias Financial System
Oba Of Benin Approves New Community Leaders In Ologbo Dukedom
FIRS Engages Stakeholders As Netherlands Begins Renegotiation Of Double Taxation Agreement
LP Dismisses Alleged Plot To Expel Obi As Laughable
Osun 2026: Ogunbiyi Slams Adeleke Over LG Crisis
Coalition: Obi Will Be Expelled From LP Arabambi
Benue: Alia launches Quick Response Squad To Tackle Insecurity
Insecurity: Joint Security Operatives Rescue 6 In Kebbi
Fencing Federation, UNICEF To Collaborate On Youth Devt Initiative
Poverty Fuels Human Trafficking, Drug Abuse, GBV Ekiyor
Nigeria Losing Over N200b Annually From Weak Sugar Tax Implementation CAPPA
FIRS Engages Stakeholders As Netherlands Begins Renegotiation Of Double Taxation Agreement
Mass Defection Hits Borno As Top Politicians Join ADC
Peace Building: Let Elders Tell Us Truth Gesikeme
Benue: Justice Kpojime, Who Probed Suswams Govt, Dies At 71
FIRS Engages Stakeholders As Netherlands Begins Renegotiation Of Double Taxation Agreement
2027: Shun Coalition Talks, SEast Young Professionals Urge Ndigbo
Anambra Police Arrest Cultist On Eve Of Initiation
Obi Donates N15m To Nursing College
EU Awards 104 Nigerians Postgraduate Scholarships
Court Adjourns Ruling On Yahaya Bellos Application To Travel To July 17
Kwara: EFCC Takes Anti-Corruption Campaign To Schools
FIRS Engages Stakeholders As Netherlands Begins Renegotiation Of Double Taxation Agreement
JAMB Sets 150 As Cut-Off Mark For Universities
TETFund Advocates Hybrid Energy Systems For Tertiary Institutions
Onitsha South Adopts PVC As Official ID
AEDC Announces Blackout In Parts Of FCT
Gov Radda Slams ADC Coalition As Recycled Politicians
Iran Revises Death Toll In Israel Conflict To Over 1,060, Warns Of Rising Casualties
Asari-Dokubo Dumps Yoruba Politicians, Backs Northern Leaders
Again, Students Protest Renaming Of Ibadan Polytechnic
FIRS Engages Stakeholders As Netherlands Begins Renegotiation Of Double Taxation Agreement
THE SUN
Senate passes N287bn NCC, USPF 2025 budget
Customs intercept N653m undisclosed currencies at Kano Airport
ADC assembles 97 lawyers to challenge APCs fake lawsuit against interim leadership
FG thanks military for defending democracy, keeping Nigeria united
EFCC launches investigation into undeclared $420,900, 5,825, CFA 4,170,500 at Kano airport
Gani Adams mourns late Olubadan describes him as custodian of Yoruba tradition
Niger: INEC to conduct by-election into House of Assembly seat
Nigeria wins global top prize for digital education initiative
TRADDOC Commander Aligbe laments Nigerian Armys inability to produce its equipment 65 years after establishment
House bills must undergo thorough scrutiny before Senate concurrence Akpabio
2Baba reveals new management team
Otti seeks increased FG revenue for Abia, gets Aba Union support
FG announces death of envoy in Guinea Bissau
16 official entry age into tertiary institutions FG
JAMB, VCs, Rectors, others meet in Abuja for 2025 Policy Meeting
ASUU orders members to begin nationwide strike
7 banks face N965bn gap amid rising recapitalisation pressure
CBN clarifies BVN charges, says local enrolment still free
FG introduces 1-yr pre-NYSC training for engineering graduates
Nigerias Ajayi sets new Meet record with 9.9 seconds victory in France
Students visa applicants must set social media accounts privacy to public US Embassy
N400m fraud: AGF gives I-G go-ahead to prosecute Andy Uba, 1 other
Waste of resources
5 things to know about Osimhens deal with Galatasaray
2027: One term enough for any sincere leader to make impact Obi
FG orchestrating plot to destabilise opposition coalition ADC
APC begins sale of nomination forms for NASS bye-elections
Im not interested in becoming Bayelsa Gov Robert
Anxiety over PDPs future, as 2027 politics gathers momentum
IPOB praises Obis call for Kanus release
APC begins sale of nomination forms for NASS bye-elections
ADC raises alarm over Tinubus plot to destabilise coalition
Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered Abbas
Ex-Minister Adamu Waziri dumps PDP, joins ADC
Ndidi rejects Everton, wants Man Utd
Al-Hilal relaunches Osimhen pursuit
West Ham eyes Lookman
Onyeka tops Valencias wishlist
StarTimes sets stage for blockbuster Club World Cup semifinals
NNL Super 8: Desperate coaches haul blames on referees over teams failures
FCAAN empowers Nigerian football coaches with free training
Ola Aina over the moon on new deal with Forest
AC Milan adds Boniface to wish list
Gadzama, Udo-Obong, Rosa Collins arrive for CAA U18/U20 Championships
Shettima, CJN urge judiciary to strengthen investor confidence in capital market
CBN clarifies on BVN charges, says local enrolment still free
Tinubus tax reforms signal new economic dawn IMPI
Lokpobiri tasks operators on capacity building, sustainable growth
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