News Headlines Sep 19, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Sep 19, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

2025 Budget: Senate, House seek withdrawal of contract circulars
FG begins nationwide sensitisation on whistleblowing policy
Wike replies Tambuwal over leadership comment
Rashford stars as Barcelona stun Newcastle in UCL opener
Haaland sets Champions League record as Man City edge Napoli
2025 Budget: Senate, House seek withdrawal of contract circulars
Court stops Saturday’s councilorship by-election in Edo
‘I’ve forgiven Fubara – Wike
Tinubu visits Kaduna Friday for wedding, courtesy call on Buhari family
Peace has returned to Rivers – Wike
FG pledges partnership with A’Ibom to develop independent electricity markets
Aiyedatiwa hails Supreme Court judgment, pledges accelerated development in Ondo
NEC endorses NASENI’s solar irrigation pumps for dry season farming
Police arrest Islamic Cleric with suspected human flesh in Oyo
Fayose’s brother quits PDP, withdraws from Ekiti governorship race
Over 400 senior police officers undergo promotion examination in Abuja
NECO rewards staff, students for excellence
Reps panel vows to unearth causes of killings in Plateau
Trump, UK PM split on Palestine, energy, and migration
Kenya Airways pays fine over consumer-related infraction
Nigeria joins UK, USA, France in passport production
Alake gives mining firms December 31 deadline to sign community development agreements
Wike knocks Sowore for calling President ‘criminal’
Scoring in today’s Super Eagles would be a struggle for me – Aiyegbeni
Ondo Action Alliance joins forces with Pro-Tinubu group for 2027 election
Olunloyo family visits Olubadan designate ahead of coronation
Cardoso cautions against Naira spray, hawking, mutilation
Tribalism a malignant disease hindering Nigeria’s progress – Atiku
Stop fuelling Edo–Delta boundary dispute, Okpebholo tells companies
Five arraigned in Ebonyi over murder, armed robbery allegations
Fubara’s supporters disperse after waiting in vain at Rivers Govt House gate
Rivers Assembly to Fubara: forward list of commissioner-nominees for screening
First Lady mourns victims of Afriland Towers fire
Heavy drinking ages people faster, says Nasty C
Ignore criticisms from those without focus, direction – Adekunle Gold advises fans
Pastor Adefarasin unveils 20th edition of ‘The Experience’
Nkechi Blessing slams critics over viral gym photo
2Baba celebrates 50th birthday, 25 years in music
‘I’ve forgiven Fubara – Wike
Fayose’s brother quits PDP, withdraws from Ekiti governorship race
NEC endorses NASENI’s solar irrigation pumps for dry season farming
Most tanker, trailer drivers lack valid driver’s licence, safety knowledge – Committee
Nigeria leads Africa in signing petroleum regulatory charter

ThisDay

Train 7: NLNG Says Over 400 Nigerians Undergoing Training, Management Now 100% Indigenous
NUPRC Leads Push For Unified Oil Regulations In Africa
Tuggar To Represent Nigeria At WEF’s 2025 Sustainable Development Impact Meeting
BoI To Unlock $20m After Historic Adaptation Fund’s Accreditation
FG Inaugurates Pension Industry Leadership Council To Mobilise Assets For Infrastructure, Deepen Economic Impact
2025 Budget: NASS Demands Withdrawal Of Contract Circulars Over Delayed Capital Releases
Tinubu To Attend Wedding Of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari’s Son, Nasirudeen, In Kaduna Today
UBA Delivers N335 Billion PAT With Strong Earnings, Balance Sheet Growth
Osun PDP Asks FHC Chief Justice To Probe ‘Suspicious Letters’ In LG Funds Case
Small Businesses Struggle To Survive Despite Declining Headline Inflation
Shareholders Of Red Star Express Approve 35 Kobo Dividend
Excessive Taxes On International Routes
‘Nigeria’s Aviation Insurers Settles Claims Faster Than Foreign Counterparts’
Lagos Aviation Academy Wins Travellers Award 2025
‘Adopt Workable Mortgage System To Address Housing Challenges’
Burdens Of Non-Insurance Of Nigerian Airports
Building Tomorrow’s Capital Markets Today
FENAC Partners South Africa’s NICE Automation To Boost Smart Living In Nigeria
RIVERS STATE AFTER EMERGENCY RULE
LET THE POOR BREATHE!
Belgore: Nigerian Youth Are Disappointed In Political Office Holders
Thovoethin: For Equity And Fairness, Badagry Division Should Produce Next Lagos Gov
Atiku: Worsening Insecurity Failure Of Nigeria’s Political Leadership
Kaduna PDP Chair: Only PDP-Led Coalition Can Dislodge APC In 2027
Kelvin Jombo Onumah’s Unwavering Commitment To Entrepreneurship, Empowerment And Philanthropy
As DSS Confronts Sowore’s ‘Scorched-Earth’ Strategy
Beyond The Battlefield: How The Nigerian Army Is Revitalising Its Forgotten Barracks
LISA LESSONS FOR PHILANTHROPY
Motherland 2025 Festival Launches Global Roadshow In Atlanta To Connect Nigerians In Diaspora With Homeland
Infinix Investment To Boost Technology, Entrepreneurship As Firm Launches In FCT
Banjohifi Drops Powerful New Anthem For The Everyday Hustler, “Pay Bills”
Gen Z
The Unspoken Desires And Expectations Of Imo State “Okorobia’s And Agboghobia’s.”
Tinubu: Nigeria Ready To Host Africa’s First Commonwealth Games In 2030
Hope Rises For Nigeria As FIFA Opens Disciplinary Case Against S’Africa
Nathaniel Ezekiel Guns For Team Nigeria’s Second Medal In Tokyo
Semifinalists Emerge At Zenith/NBBF Women’s Basketball League
Mati Returns As Nigeria Unveils Squad For 2025 ITTF African Championships
80 Golfers For Nigeria Maritime Golf Challenge At Ikoyi Club
IGCNA, Organisers Promise Unforgettable 2025 Nigeria Cup
Lifeline For Yakubu Gowon Stadium As Monimichelle Begins Rehabilitation Work
UNICEF: We’ll Continue To Support Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiatives
Ladoja And The Allure Of Ibadan History
Mr. President, This Is How We Can Create Jobs In Nigeria
Like Jonathan, Like Ambode
UNSETTLING MESSAGES FROM NEPAL
EDITORIAL: PENSIONERS AND ‘NAKED PROTESTS’

The Punch

FG may issue N758bn pension bond – PenCom
Experts caution on imported diagnostic reagents
Jigawa renewable energy drive deliberate – Commissioner
NIS raises daily passport production from 300 to 5,000
Mutfwang pledges justice for 11,749 Plateau massacre victims
HEFAMAA wants children’s safety prioritised
Firm warns against ozone layer depletion
Governors seek cheaper fertiliser to boost harvests
Kaduna gov vows to complete projects without borrowing
Lawmaker unveils road projects, pledges more infrastructure
Accountability vital for fragile systems, says expert
NYCN hails conferment of Yoruba title on northerner
APC chieftain alleges Fayose’s influence, ‘170 appointees’ in Oyebanji’s govt
Kwara Assembly mulls tougher action against illegal charcoal production
Nigerians lucky Tinubu is tolerant of criticisms – Wike
Obi to name party for presidential bid November – Ally
Benue APC, wife panic over Alia aide’s disappearance
Ondo man to face trial for sexually abusing niece
Drama as police arrest Anambra ‘madman’ cultivating marijuana farm
Farmers urged to limit antibiotics in livestock production
Emergency rule: Uncertainty in Rivers as Fubara delays return
Manufacturing import bill widens N14tn trade deficit
Afriland Tower fire victims developed complications from inverter smoke – Officials
Nigerians lucky Tinubu is tolerant of criticisms – Wike
Ohanaeze rallies Igbo for voter registration, seeks Kanu’s release
Okpebholo seeks FG’s intervention in Edo-Delta boundary dispute
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu mourn victims of Afriland building fire
Minister, others to attend storytelling festival in Lagos
NiHSA warns of Rivers Niger, Benue overflow
Anglican Primate urges Tinubu to tackle inflation, insecurity
Awujale succession: Royal families sue Ogun, ex-ICAN boss
ADC not worried about Seyi Tinubu’s alleged ambition – Chair
Climate change: Bauchi directs schools, contractors to plant trees
Bauchi residents applaud roads, seek electricity
NLC demands probe into Afriland, Lagos market infernos
Ogun confirms halting Daniel’s constituency road project
PDP will take over Presidency – Adamawa ex-Rep
Fire service plans nationwide safety audit of buildings
Gombe YOWICAN rally must be peaceful – NSCDC
Enugu PDP mobilises for voter registration
Gombe urges central database for national unity
NLC seeks full inclusion as Kaduna starts N72,000 wage
FCT CP meets MACBAN leaders over roaming cattle
Seized allocations: Osun PDP demands probe of letters authorising suit transfer
NEC approves new framework to combat flooding
First Lady gifts 500 women in Enugu N50,000 each
200 shops destroyed, one injured in Lagos market fire – NEMA
Man City start UCL campaign with 2–0 victory over Napoli
Fubara’s return excites residents – Rivers elder
UCL: Rashford’s brace hands Barca 2-1 win over Newcastle
FG to Issue N758b bond to clear pension liabilities – PenCom
FG gives mining firms December deadline for community agreements
Nasarawa gov urges SMEs to collaborate for business growth
Nigeria ready, willing to host Commonwealth Games — Tinubu
NEC seeks mass production of NASENI’s solar irrigation pumps
Guinness tops gainers as NGX market gains ₦143bn
Sanwo-Olu’s wife unveils measles vaccination campaign
Nigeria signs petroleum regulation charter with other African countries – NUPRC
FG pledges secure, transparent management of workers’ pension
Court blocks Edo LG by-elections over tenure dispute
No law compels Fubara to resume immediately – Wike
N’Assembly asks FG to withdraw 2025 budget contract circulars
Trump, Xi to discuss plan for TikTok ownership transfer
PDP’s ‘worst fears gone, Plateau gov reaffirms commitment to party
NESREA seals 29 facilities in S’West for environmental pollution
Bauchi woman burns sister-in-law’s private part over witchcraft claims
FG ends passport production at multiple centres after 62 years
$1.6m fraud: US to deport Nigerian after six years’ jail
1,666 Lagosians died from suicide, homicide in five years – Police
Lagos NURTW official arrested for beating dispatch rider to death
Manufacturing import bill widens N14tn trade deficit
Seaman’s Schnapps reaffirms commitment to culture
2027: Those pushing for Jonathan’s return ‘looking for crisis’ – Wike
Rivers crisis: Wike declares end of rift with Fubara
[UPDATED] Rivers: I won’t impose commissioners on Fubara — Wike
Wike slams Atiku, Tambuwal as ‘consistent betrayers’
Emergency rule: I spoke with Fubara ahead of his return — Wike
D’Tigers drop in latest FIBA rankings
Eagles suffer biggest FIFA rankings slump in six years
Lagos athletes, commission split over entitlements
Marriage most important contract with God – DJ Cuppy
Editorial: Screening of underage candidates
Birthday: So, the message got to Senator Oluremi Tinubu
The Dangote-NUPENG trial by fire
Nigeria’s state of weakness
NIS raises daily passport production from 300 to 5,000
Commendable mission to revive Baro Port
AI crossroads: Time to lead, not follow
AI-powered cyber threats put healthcare systems at risk — Report
Unsafe care leading cause of child mortality, WHO warns
Nigerian student bags distinctions in Ireland
Foundation seeks climate studies in school curriculum
Charterhouse opens boarding house
School head tasks pupils on integrity

Leadership

I Won’t Be Blackmailed Over Doctors’ Demands – Wike
Rivers: Fubara Not Seen In Public, Assembly Resolves To Probe Ibas
Publish Recipients Of N330bn Payout To Poor Nigerians, Labour Tells Government
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Useni’s Fight For London House From The Grave Shames Us
Niger, Benue Rivers At Peak Levels – Agency
Governor Alia’s Aide, One Other Missing
Economic Council Endorses NASENI’s Solar Irrigation Pumps
FG Moves To Curtail Tanker, Road Accidents
Enugu To Generate 1,000MW Of Energy From Coal – Governor
Edo Leaders Want Transparency In Ossiomo Power Deals
Court Stops Edo Electoral Commission, Govt From Conducting By-elections
Haaland Scores Landmark Goal As City Beat 10-man Napoli In Champions League
Rashford Scores Twice As Barca Beat Newcastle In Champions League Opener
Court Martial Sentences Soldier To Death For Murder
2025 Budget: N’Assembly Seeks Withdrawal Of Contract Circulars
Fubara’s Whereabout Unknown Day After Reinstatement
Wike Defends Midnight Meeting With Fubara Over Rivers Election
Emergencies: ONSA Leads Simulation Exercise To Test National Response Preparedness
Wike Assures Of Non-interference In Fubara’s Choice Of Cabinet
Kwara Government Relocates NYSC Camp Over Insecurity
Sports Reform At Heart Of Nigeria’s 2030 Games Bid ¬— Presidency
Rivers Assembly To Probe Administrator Ibas
Atiku, Tambuwal Are ‘Consistently’ Inconsistent — Wike
Tinubu To Attend Yari’s Son’s Wedding, Visit Buhari’s Widow In Kaduna Friday
No Law That Says Fubara Must Resume Thursday — Wike
‘I’ve Forgiven Fubara, We Even Spoke On Phone’, Wike Declares Rivers Crisis Over
PICTORIAL: NEC Endorses NASENI’s Solar Irrigation Pumps For Nationwide Rollout
United Capital Mourns Deaths Of 6 Staff Members In Afriland Towers Fire Tragedy
500 Senior Police Officers Sit For Promotional Exams
Mourinho Appointed New Benfica Head Coach
Emab Plaza Fire: Emergency Workers Battle Rubbles After 2 Days
Italian Luxury Brand Angelo Galasso Unveils Exclusive Collection At The Delborough Lagos

The Sun

Suspension of emergency rule: Rivers assembly to probe Ibas
CBN warns against spraying, mutilating naira
Passports to be issued in 24 hours –FG
Abia, KCHAqua, medicine dealers unite for CWC project
Kenya Airways pays fine in Gloria Omisore case, other violations
2027: How Kwankwaso’s rare Calabar visit sparked permutations
2027: How Kwankwaso’s rare Calabar visit sparked permutations
Tinubu’ll not be surprised if massively voted out in 2027 – Adebayo
Bako: Middle Belt will re-elect Tinubu in 2027, unless…
Mutfwang challenges Yilwatda over corruption allegations
Tinubu can’t win 2027 without Shettima –Umar Duhu
Mbah’s 2nd tenure done deal –Stakeholders
Abia, KCHAqua, medicine dealers unite for CWC project
FG launches pension-backed loans for retirees, middle class
Labour demands immediate payment of arrears to public servants
NIIA, NFVCB push Nigeria-China cultural diplomacy through film co-production treaty
Jubilation at Ooni’s palace as winners emerge in Egbeje Ede competition
As comedian, my joy is seeing faces light up with laughter while performing –Sunny Messiah
Yinka Alaseyori, Sola Allyson, Lilian Nneji, others to ignite Lagos with praise at Luli Concert
Spotify’s new film chronicles rich journey of Afrobeats
Tiwa Savage opens up on painful relationship with fellow celebrity
WCQ: Boost for Super Eagles
Nigeria drops to 53rd place in latest FIBA World Rankings
Lookman, Atalanta ends rift
Okocha: Team Nigeria faced hell at Atalanta 96 Olympic
Editorial: Nigeria’s excessive borrowing and unsustainable debt
Air Peace, Nigeria and the rest of us
The return of Fubara
How to speak with confidence on-air by handling microphone right
Super Eagles: Another shattered World Cup dream
R-e-v-e-a-l-e-d!
Oba Ladoja: The making of remarkable Olubadan
Gov. Mbah: Enugu to generate 1,000MW from coal
Philanthropy beyond borders
Thrills of New Yam fiesta
Vandals checkmated
Benue police arrest 31 for kidnapping, robbery
Destined to live
Admissions: JAMB shifts assessment date for underage candidates
NECO honours 2024 best candidates, staff, retirees at 2024 productivity award

Tribune

2027: Don’t allow yourself to be used, Wike tells Jonathan
Senate to extend capital components of 2024 budget till December 2025
NBA to Akpabio: Pendency of suit can’t stop Natasha’s Senate return
ADC to Tinubu: Suspension of Fubara was self-serving, remains unconstitutional
We leverage on AI to cater for African travel needs worldwide — Ipinmoroti, SVP, Global Ops, Wakanow Group
Muhammad the trustworthy
The killing of eight NSCDC officers in Edo
HID Awolowo: Yeye Oodua and Asiwaju Yoruba
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad: Maolud Nabiyyi
Faith leaders urge philanthropy to bridge poverty gap
Muslim leaders, Ondo gov pay last respects to Owo Chief Imam
No delay in 2026 Hajj plans, 2025 accounts fully reconciled — NAHCON
Lagos Aviation Academy wins ‘Aviation School of the Year’ at Travellers Award 2025
We’ve disbursed N5 billion in 25 years, impacted 100,000 Nigerians — Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation
MTN and MTV Base appeal for joint efforts to protect children online
First Nigeria Travelprenuer conference holds in Lagos today
FilmOne delivers West Africa’s biggest anime box office with N82m debut weekend
NCPC partners ICPC to sensitise staff on ethical conduct
MTN promotes culture and tourism at 2025 ‘Bole’ festival
Why we are projecting Ekiti as a medical tourism hub— Ojo Lanre, DG, Ekiti State Tourism Bureau
Congress: PDP directs South-South caretaker panel to oversee Cross River chapter
2027: Don’t allow yourself to be used, Wike tells Jonathan
FG unveils data mapping report on abounding opportunities in creative sector
FULL TEXT: US govt releases text messages between Charlie Kirk’s suspect, roommate
Church leader denies bribing ex-South Korea first lady
Systemic racism harms maternity care for black women in England — MPs
Haaland hits 50 UCL goals in City’s victory over Napoli
Rashford scores twice as Barcelona beat Newcastle in UCL opener
Nigeria ready to host 2030 Commonwealth games — Dikko
NASS backs Tinubu on Commonwealth Games hosting rights bid
MLS: Son scores first hat-trick in LAFC win
Congress: PDP directs South-South caretaker panel to oversee Cross River chapter
Tambuwal, Atiku are consistent betrayers — Wike
I spoke to Fubara, peace has returned to Rivers — Wike
Court stops EDSIEC, Edo govt from conducting LG by-elections in 59 wards
NBA to Akpabio: Pendency of suit can’t stop Natasha’s Senate return
2025: Top 10 best-performing states in Nigeria
2025 UTME: JAMB announces new date for final assessment of underage candidates
Kwara govt relocates NYSC 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation camp to Ilorin
NECO honours top students, others at 2024 productivity award
Editorial: HID Awolowo: Ten years after, the matriarch who defined a generation

Vanguard

Rivers: Assembly resumes sitting, Fubara fails to show up
2027: Buhari’s men rally behind Atiku, slam Tinubu’s APC
Insecurity: Again, NEC shuns deliberations on State Police
Lagos Afriland Towers fire: Death toll hits 10, as Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Obasa, Obi, others mourn
Awujale stool: Fusengbuwa ruling house in leadership face-off
Police arrest cleric with suspected human flesh
Ogun seals 5 Chinese firms, arrests staff over assault
NDLEA commander found lifeless in Calabar hotel
Imo community leader flees amid threat to life
Nasarawa, Digitslaw sign digitisation deal
MTN secures fresh spectrum lease from 9Mobile to boost digital inclusion
Reps Deputy Speaker champions Africa’s digital trade drive at WTO-IPU meet
Rivers Assembly urges Fubara to forward list of commissioners for confirmationl
‘I spoke with him yesterday’ –  Wike confirms Gov Fubara’s readiness to return to Rivers
Empty Govt House, as Fubara fails to resume
Rivers Assembly probes emergency rule expenditure, asks Fubara to nominate commissioners
Ibas hands over reins of power to Fubara, as Rivers Assembly resumes
Photos: Hundreds of Rivers people storm Gov’t House, await Fubara’s return
I’ll write your condolence letter – Wike reacts to rumours of heart attack
Wike blasts Tinubu’s critics, says they’re ‘lucky’ to have law-abiding president
Mutfwang receives NGE, unveils plan to boost state economy
Nothing stops Seyi Tinubu from running for Lagos State governor – Bwala
In Nigeria’s nightclubs, bathroom selfie is king – or, rather, queen
‘Yahoo boys fueling tougher visa restrictions for Nigerians’ – EFCC
As Ibas takes his leave and Fubara returns, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
Tinubu de-markets Nigeria with his penchant for overseas travels, by Olu Fasan
Madonna to release new album next year
Avoid intimacy until you’re sure of marriage, BamBam tells couples
DJ Expression set to shatter Guinness World Record for Longest DJ Set
You’re 20 years older, but look younger – Natasha tells 2Baba at 50
NNPC Trading boss Maryamu Idris named Nigeria’s OPEC national representative
VFD Group delivers on its N20b CP with N4.24b series 4 redemption
CIS to spotlight innovation, global market leadership
Expert charges insurance, pension operators to cover informal sector
Brain Drain: FG rolls out funding, training reforms to retain medical experts
From fertility to menopause: Experts urge Nigerian women to prioritise health checks
48% of Oyo residents multidimensionally poor, only 2% receive assistance — UNICEF warns
FG, SQHN partner to tackle declining standards in tertiary Hospitals
UCL: Rashford bags brace as Barcelona defeat Newcastle 2-1
Haaland sets new record as fastest player to reach 50 UCL goals
Lookman returns to Atalanta training after meeting with coach
Jose Mourinho appointed as Benfica coach
McLaughlin-Levrone nears world record as she wins women’s world 400m gold
3 Samsung phones that can compete with iPhone 17
10 best Samsung phones for first-time smartphone buyers
Tinubu unveils “RenewHER”, a national Women’s health transformation initiative
GITEX: Zinox, KongaCares link in renewed one-laptop-per child initiative
NECO rewards best candidates, schools, staff nationwide
Slum2School Africa unveils Nigeria’s first eco-friendly green school in Lagos

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