News Headlines Feb 10, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Feb 10, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Nigeria’s democracy too unitary, says Bode George
CISLAC: improved oversight crucial to fighting corruption
Group advocates access to maternal care, others
Mother seeks financial aid for daughter’s health
Rotary, First Bank partner on empowerment
‘Meranda’s leadership marks new era in Lagos Assembly’
Firm launches project to nurture talents
Lagos agency holds annual retreat
Gas explosion destroys cars, properties, grains in Niger
Nigerians in S/Africa protest death of compatriot in police custody
Institute, firm to upskill 5m youths
‘Cascador to shape Africa’s economic future’
Doctor debunks claim that frequent sex lowers prostate cancer risk
Dismissed Adamawa REC: I have proof Binani won governorship poll
First year remembrance for Wigwe: Nigeria lost a shining star, says President
Court orders final forfeiture of $835,081 linked to firm, others
Kayode Fayemi: A philosopher king @ 60
Six things you should know as FG begins contactless passport application system in Europe
Five countries where Naira has more value than local currency
Gowon remains optimistic about ECOWAS future
Exclusive: Police recorded over 17,000 gender violence cases in 2024
Kano governor appoints Umar Ibrahim as SSG
Women farmers decry cut in 2025 agriculture budget, seek Tinubu’s intervention
Nigeria, Bahrain establish bilateral relations
Nigeria commiserate with Namibia over death of former President Nujoma
DBI, SBTS collaborate to create 50,000 immediate jobs
Rivers community protests over alleged killing of resident by policeman
Global emission: ActionAid calls for debt cancellation for Nigeria, developing nations
Lagos boosts Red Line rail service with more trips
Sanwo-Olu celebrates GAC member Finnih on 83rd birthday
Customs hosts roundtable on operational best practices for government-owned companies
Sack of three INEC RECs, good omen for 2027 election – Arewa Think Tank
APM terminals records best financial year in 2024 – Knudsen
Kano targets Polio eradication, maternal mortality reduction by June 2025
Family members, friends, associates remember Wigwe, wife, son, one year after tragic passing
Venezuelan investors eye Nigerian mining sector, says Martinez
I’m undervalued despite being an Ogun indigene – Portable
Guitarist Fiokee’s sister dies amid allegations of domestic abuse
Zicsaloma unveils new look after nose surgery
Portable denies allegations of fighting with Ogun state officials
Chef Dammy enrol in culinary, hospitality school
Lagos Action Alliance elects Adegbulugbe, others new executives
Wikestitution: A Wike blueprint for young Nigerian leaders
Abiodun and changing faces of road infrastructure in Ifo
Iwobi woos Nwaneri for Super Eagles
Man City come from behind to avoid shock FA Cup exit
Coronation Silver Cup takes center stage at Lagos Polo Tournament
Firm partners Edo on food supply
Experts call for new intensive sugar masterplan
NECA seeks reversal of 4% Custom’s levy
GABI advocates narratives to accelerate economic growth
‘Unregulated charges, not ICTN real threat to trade efficiency’
EDITORIAL: Ogoni varsity
Tasks before Buni
Evans’ metamorphosis
Puzzling killings in Ebonyi
Between Trump and Nigeria
The demolished Anambra ‘hotel’ saga

ThisDay

Vitel Wireless Becomes First MVNO To Receive Number Series From NCC
Dun & Bradstreet Wins Buyer’s Choice Award
Tinubu’s Leadership Style Attracting Opposition Politicians, Says Lawmaker
Thoughts On The Opposition
American Land Grab In Gaza?
Namibia’s ‘Founding Father’ Sam Nujoma, Dies At 95
US May Halt Repatriation Of ‘Abacha Loot’, Others, As Trump Ends Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative
Global Emission: ActionAid Canvasses Climate Justice, Cancellation Of Nigeria, Other Developing Countries’ Debt
Africa Oil Week Partners NAPE, European Geoscientists To Showcase Nigeria’s Upstream Potential
FG Issues February 17 Deadline To Civil Servants On Identity Verification
Report: Nigeria To Experience Increased Domestic Market Gas Delivery In 2025
IXPN Holds Engagement Forum, Harps On Domestication Of Internet Traffic
Agriculture: Kano Govt, World Bank Disburses $250,000 To 10 Communities
Climate Change: Adaptation Fund, FRLD To Help Vulnerable Countries
NSE Urges Engineers To Lead Digital Transformation For National Development
Stock Market Adds N884bn As Investors React To Corporate Earnings
Amid Challenges, Reforms, 15 Insurance Companies Declared N142.2bn PBT In 2024
Baxter: Nigeria-UK Trade Now £7.5bn, Bilateral Trade Priority For Both Countries
Tijani: E-Commerce Has Potential To Drive Nigeria’s Economic Growth, Trade Integration
Abia State, RHG Sign Agreement To Revamp Enyimba Hotel Aba
All Eyes On Edo Tribunal
Kayode Fayemi: At 60, I Can’t Take Unbridled Risks Any Longer, I Believe Our Nation Will Surely Rise Again
Is El-Rufai Feeling Dwarfed By Uba Sani?
The Massacre Of Villagers In Ebonyi
A Sigh Of Relief For Fani-Kayode
Mudashiru Obasa: Heralding A Fallen System
COMPASSION AS A LAW
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE LEGISLATURE IN NIGERIA?
Tinubu: An Uncommon Political Juggernaut
Championing The Call To Unlock Africa’s Creative Economy Through Digital Transformation
How Hotel CEO Was Arrested In Lagos On Charges Of Sexual Assault Against Minors
New Book Tackles Business Struggles In Nigeria
Female Trailblazers Behind The Lens
Funso Doherty: Firm-Footed For Future Governance
The Timinni Egbuson’s ‘Reel Love’ Premieres In Lagos
Arunma Oteh At 60: Woman At The Top
Former First Bank CEO Adesola Adeduntan Makes Bold Moves Again
What Is Bayo Adelabu Doing About ‘Epileptic’ Electricity?
Pinnick: Removal Of Regional Blocks Will Allow For The Best To Represent Africa In FIFA
Six States, Stakeholders Declare Readiness For South West Games 2025
Plymouth Shock Liverpool Out Of FA Cup
Ayomike Wins Femi Pedro @70 Golf Kitty
Coronation Returns As Sponsor Of The 2025 Lagos Polo Tournament
Akwa Utd Upset Enyimba As Rivers Utd Labour To Beat Lobi
Kuti Makes Star-Studded Cast For 2025 African Cup In Tunis
Ebi Egbe Commends NDDC Over Niger Delta Sports Festival Initiative
Iwobi Sounds Out Arsenal Starlet Nwaneri For Super Eagles
Thoughts On The Opposition
American Land Grab In Gaza?
Scenarios Of ECOWAS-AES Relationships: Nigeria’s Strategic Autonomy As A Major Dynamic
CNS: Military Has No Excuse Not To Defeat Terrorism, Banditry, Oil Theft, Other Threats
EDITORIAL: TACKLING MATERNAL MORTALITY

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The Punch

N70,000 minimum wage: States’ salaries rise by 90% to N3.8tn
Why we won’t appear before Ikimi panel – Ortom, others
Kwankwaso wooing Aregbesola to get S’West votes – Kwankwasiya chieftain
NDLEA busts drug kingpins, suspects excrete 125 heroin wraps
10 Delta PDP lawmakers set to join APC – Omo-Agege
Gunmen kill ECWA pastor in Gombe
Lagos eyes increased IGR to fund infrastructure
Politicians’ fight not real, merely to entertain Nigerians – Fayemi
NAICOM, NEMSA partner on electrical safety, insurance compliance
Bandits kill one, abduct many in Sokoto community attack
APC chieftain commends Tinubu for sacking three RECs
Gunmen abduct Ohanaeze youth leader in Imo
Police to reabsorb 92 disengaged officers
N70,000 minimum wage: States’ salaries rise by 90% to N3.8tn
Illegal mining worsening school dropout rates in Plateau – Mutfwang
CSOs partner EFCC on budget monitoring
12-year basic education: FG meets NUT, principals Wednesday
Falana sues Meta for $5m over alleged privacy invasion
Alia unveils Benue anthem, state symbols
Snake, monkey mustn’t swallow $1.07bn health funds, Atiku warns FG
LAMATA promises timely delivery of Mile 2, Marina interchange hubs
Stakeholders urge govt to prioritise maternal healthcare
Anambra poll: Aspirants, chieftains back Ganduje’s consensus candidate proposal
Defection: Delta PDP wows to reclaim senatorial seat from Nwoko
Ogun committed to cleaner environment – Commissioner
Commission restates commitment to residents’ safety
Senator awards scholarships to Kaduna pupils rescued from bandits
JAMB warns CBT centres against nighttime registration
No leader can be effective without stepping on toes – Obasanjo
Nigeria, Bahrain establish diplomatic ties
Ex-agitators disown fraud petition against PAP coordinator
NEMSA, NAICOM sign agreement to boost electrical safety, insurance
Venezuelan investors eye Nigeria’s mining sector
India-based Nigerian arrested for defrauding company $13,361
Police hunt abductors after rescuing victim in Edo
Rivers community deserted as cultists kill 19 residents
Drug couriers excrete 125 heroine wraps at Lagos, P’Harcourt airports
Rivers community protests as police kill father of three
Stakeholders worry as Nigeria spends N18tn on crude production annually
Domestic refiners tackle crude producers over zero allocation
Ex-CIIN president honoured on 60th birthday
2027: Nwoko’s move to APC sets stage for political showdown in Delta
Relief for Finidi as Rivers end five-game winless run
With my blood and life, I stand by my boxers – Konyegwachie
Monday, Babajide score again in Tenerife win
PICTORIAL: Chef Dammy begins professional culinary training in Lagos
Editorial: 2025 budget: Fiscal discipline imperative to calm inflation
State creation and poverty consideration
Tinubu, Akinyemi and the jeering Boers
Open letter to Dr Tunji Alausa…

Leadership

FBN Holdings Emerges Best Performing Tier-One Bank
Slave Labour: Oil Company Threatens Workers With Sack ln Delta
3 MONTHS AFTER… Expectant Mothers Yet To Access Free Caesarean Section
Thoughts On The Opposition
Ohanaeze Youth Council President, Igboayaka, Kidnapped
Food Security: Yobe Officials Visit World Largest Fertiliser Plant In Morocco
Yobe Govt Partners Moroccan VI Versity On Sabbatical, Exchange Programmes, Others
Fayemi’s Contributions To National Devt Will Be Remembered – Tinubu
Sokoto Moves Against Illegal Mining
Federal Gov’t Recommits To Strengthening Agricultural Infrastructure
Firm Partners With Stakeholders To Address Housing Deficit
Group Calls For Constructive Discourse, Unity In Kogi
Nigerians May Miss 2025 Hajj As NAHCON Cancels Saudi Contracts
Adeyanju Steps Down For Raphael At Concerned Nigerians Group
MBJF Commends Tinubu For North Central Commission Bill
Mbah Commends Enugu East Council Chairman’s Development Programme
Talking About Infrastructure: Where Do I Start? (1)
End The Torture Of Female Genital Mutilation
Students Donate Inverter System To Nasarawa Varsity
Ekiti Residents Seek 50% Reduction In Petrol Pump Price
Ex-Namibian President, Nujoma, Dies At 95
Saudi Arabia Restricts Multiple-entry Visas For Nigeria, 13 Others
‘Tonlagha Uses His Wealth To Help Niger Deltans’
Funmi Babington-Ashaye Honoured At Sexagenary Celebration
Power Outage: Report Of Patients Bringing Generators To UCH Untrue — Management
Muslims, Christians Benefit As Al-Habibiyyah Disburses N15m Zakat In Abuja
2025 Budget: ‘Snakes, Termites, Monkeys Must Not Swallow $1.07bn Earmarked For Health’, Ex-VP Atiku Warns
Plymouth Argyle Dump Liverpool Out Of FA Cup
Concerned Nigerians Group Gets New Convener As Adeyanju Steps Down To Pursue Law Career
PICTORIAL: Gov Zulum Presents Staff Of Office To 13th Shehu Of Dikwa
Group Kicks Over UK Court’s Order Stopping Litigations Against Shipping Giant In Nigeria
Gov Nwifuru Recalls Suspended Commissioners, Perm Sec, Executive Sec In Ebonyi
Police Detain Personnel For Allegedly Killing Father Of 6 In Rivers
Mobile Police Officer ‘Kills Self’ In Niger
‘I Swear To God Binani Won 2023 Adamawa Guber Poll’, Dismissed REC Ari Insists
FCT APC Inaugurates Executives In 6 Area Councils

The Sun

I don’t need clemency: Kanu tells FG to uphold rule of law
State creation not Nigeria’s problem
Tariff war: Experts outline Nigeria’s survival strategies amid Trump’s protectionist push
Glo announces exciting deal for customers on Samsung Galaxy S25
Investors anticipate strong Q4 earnings as NGX-ASI gains 1.38%
APC dismisses PDP’s claims on Oredo LG council leadership
Tariff war: Experts outline Nigeria’s survival strategies amid Trump’s protectionist push
Investors anticipate strong Q4 earnings as NGX-ASI gains 1.38%
SEC to educate state governments on capital market opportunities
Nigeria, Venezuela to jointly explore mining opportunities
Ebonyi group knocks Nwifuru over controversial N551m Hajj subsidy
Kano Governor appoints Umar Farouk Ibrahim as new Secretary to the State Government
Why I don’t want to repeat my father’s mistakes with women – Clarence Peters
My children’s lives are under threat – Kanye West cries out
Boniface loses N56bn after failed Al-Nassr move
10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Lagos set to welcome international athletes
NNL chairman, Aluo to grace Next Level scouting event
2026 World Cup qualifier: Gov Uzodimma to head Presidential support for Super Eagles qualifiers
Editorial: Don’t divert crude oil meant for local refineries
Kano targets polio eradication in four months – Gov Yusuf
We must digitalize our healthcare system, says Dr Dimka

Daily Trust

Budget: Snakes, Monkeys Must Not Swallow $1.07bn For Health, Atiku Warns FG
How I Lost 6 Family Members To Kidney Disease –Yobe LG Chair
Manufacturers, Others Decry New 4% Levy On Imports
Say it can raise inflation higher Saraki faults action Customs explains policy
Kidnappers Abduct Farmer, Labourer In Ondo, Demand N15m Ransom
Cult Clash Claims 4 Lives In Makurdi
Zakat Fund Mismanaged In Nigeria – Imam Adeyemi
Lekki Chief Imam To Muslims: Don’t Vote For Politicians Opposing Sharia Courts, Panels In S/West
Mass Wedding: Kebbi Approves N54m For 300 Couples’ Dowry
I’m Not Bothered I Was Sacked, Binani Won Adamawa Guber Election – Ex-REC, Ari
Police Officer Found Dead In Niger
Many Vehicles Burnt As Gas Station Explodes In Niger
Gov Yusuf Appoints New SSG
ANALYSIS OF SPEECHES BY HIS EXCELLENCY ADAMAWA STATE GOVERNOR WHILE PRESENTING STAFF OF OFFICE TO NEW MONARCHS
Deputy Gov Intervenes In Kaduna Power Outage
‘Kaduna Electric To Restore Power Immediately’
Exploring Innovative Community Solutions With Micah Pilkey: Insights From A Real Estate Visionary
Taekwondo Sparring In 2025: The Future Is Here—Are You Ready?
Mass Wedding: Kebbi Approves N54m For 300 Couples’ Dowry
Tolling Is For Sustainable Road Infrastructure In Nigeria — BPE
NCC Issues First Number Series To Vitel Virtual Network Operator
Neimeth Records 102% Revenue Surge
Naira Strengthens By N45 Against Dollar
GHL Issues Further Clarification On Dispute With FBN
Kwankwaso’s Meeting With Aregbesola Sparks 2027 Permutations
There Are Pathways To Defeat APC Outside Merger – Showunmi
Rivers United Sink Hard-Fighting Lobi Stars; Abia Warriors Thrash Sunshine Stars
Nilayo Sports Pledges Memorable Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Kaduna Clearwater Clinches Dapo Ojora Cup At Lagos Polo Tourney
Plateau’s Dahyop, Iliya Win 5th Gov Diri’s Marathon In Yenagoa
Liverpool’s Quadruple Dream Ended By Second-Tier Plymouth
Grant Qualified Nigerians Citizenship, FG Tells Israel
You Can’t Relocate Palestinians To Saudi Land, Arab Nations Tell Netanyahu
NIGER: National Convention On Transition Charter To Hold
IRAN: Schools, Offices Shut Over Cold
NAMIBIA: Ex-President Sam Nujoma Dies At 95
Why France Can’t Be Nigeria’s Strategic Partner (III)
Addressing The Urgent Crisis Of Malnutrition In Northern Nigeria
A Ray Of Hope For Lake Chad Basin
Editorial: Resurgence Of Soldiers’ Killings
Storage, Processing Facilities Underway For Benue Orchard Farmers
We Lost Investments, Livelihood To Flood — Kwara Rice Farmers
‘We’ve Created 3, 962 Agric Jobs In Kano’
Teachers Collapse As FCT Council Chairs Fail To Implement Minimum Wage
Wike Approves 3 New Police Divisions In Kuje, Kwali, Gwagwalada
Abuja Community Donates Office, Raises Funds For Vigilantes
Report Any Scavenger Operating In FCT – Police
How Trader Slumped, Died During Fight In Abuja Market — Police

Tribune

Ohanaeze begs Tinubu to give South-East more states
Tinubu hails Fayemi’s sacrifice in stepping down at APC presidential primary
Sen Binani won Adamawa 2023 guber election — Dismissed REC, Hudu insists
Between state creation and restructuring: Where lies solution to Nigeria’s problems?
Those providing divination for Yahoo boys are equally fraudsters, thieves —Elebuibon
Osun community protests IBEDC’s ‘estimated bills’
5 food items you should never put in the microwave
10 African leaders who fought for their countries’ independence
Police confirm killing of ECWA pastor in Gombe
Deceased’s body returned to mortuary after family’s violent clash at funeral
Anambra community raises alarm over activities of land grabbers
Ondo monarchs reject inclusion of communities in proposed ljebu state
NECA rejects new 4% customs levy, warns of economic devastation
Gunmen abduct three interns in Ondo, demand N300m
2027: Nigerians urged to speak up against ‘sit tight’ syndrome
Court affirms FCCPC’s regulatory authority in telecom sector
Nigeria, Venezuela partner to explore mining opportunities
Lagos church organises parade to counter Valentine’s Day narratives
Cheating is an offence, punishable under the law – Police
Kebbi govt to sponsor mass wedding for 300 couples
8 essential skincare products everyone should have
Imo: Group condemns slow pace of work on Owerri-Port Harcourt express road
Don’t truncate 2025 hajj, CSO tells NAHCON
Police confirm suicide of ASP in Niger
Atiku raises concerns over Tinubu’s $1.07bn health sector budget
Why we’re collaborating with Akpabio — Minority Leader
Kaduna South: Senator Katung awards scholarship to kidnap victims
Nigeria is open for business, Trade Minister tells global community
Kidnapping for ransom cases expected to decline in 2025
Nigeria, Bahrain seal deal to boost trade
Monkey triggers nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka
Police arrest man for ‘killing’ 33-year-old man in Lagos
JAMB warns CBT centres against night registration of candidates
Ohanaeze begs Tinubu to give South-East more states
FULL LIST: High-demand jobs in the UK in 2025 — visa sponsorship requirements, others
Donald Trump backs Elon Musk to investigate military spending
APM Terminals records best financial year in 2024
Power Minister to visit UCH Ibadan Monday
Gov Nwifuru appoints Prof Awoke as Ebonyi varsity VC, recalls suspended commissioners
Neimeth seeks market expansion, aims return on investments
Ceasefire: Israel troops withdraw from key road dividing Gaza
How FCTA terminals project is providing jobs to over 3,000 residents
Why I paid £20k for Eric Morecambe’s glasses – Robbie Williams
Japa: Saudi Arabia restricts Nigeria, 13 other countries to single-entry visas
Edo hotelier denies involvement in death of cab driver
I’ve no plans to buy TikTok’s US operations – Elon Musk
Bayelsa govt lines up activities to mark Gov Diri’s five years in office
Japa: US suspends visa dropbox service in Nigeria
Maritime sector to generate over $30bn annually when fully developed — NSC boss

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