News Headlines Jan 23, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Jan 23, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Why Damagum should continue in office till Dec., by NWC members
Foundation pushes for captive power generation
Trump authorises ICE to target court houses, schools, churches
CSOs demand accountability from government, military on rising terrorism
Fed Govt spends N300b on FCT area councils
Trump tells Putin to make Ukraine deal ‘now’ or face tougher sanctions
Okpebholo okays employment of 500 teachers
Lagos fixes N8.7m for Hajj fare
Oyetola’s Empowerment Initiative lifts 3,000 Osun residents
Governor signs Magistrates’ Retirement Age Extension Bill
Canada, Rwanda envoys visit Sanwo-Olu
Ogun to protect public infrastructure
Body redefines Nigeria’s future with bold partnership
Oyo Assembly seeks regulation of number plates
NLC, TUC, CNG reject 50% telecom tariff hike
Financial sector regulator rules out hyper-inflation
Kwara South leaders hail AbdulRazaq
Amotekun vows to stop bandits’ infiltration into Southwest
NUC: Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry now six -year courses
UK to Nigeria: we’ll stand together to defend democracy
Governor gives conditions to accept repentant bandits
Why Nigeria should represent Africa in UN Security Council, by Fed Govt
National Assembly queries ministry over ‘N2b youth training project’
Alake rallies North’s elite to support Tinubu’s economic policies
Customs to sanction officers involved in promotion exams malpractice
Opeifa named NRC MD
‘Tinubu resolute to ensure council autonomy’
Poly workers drop strike plan after signing MoU with Fed Govt
INEC calls for cost-effective alternative means to by-election
Elder statesman lauds Tax Reform Bill
Neuroscience student holds exhibition
Bashorun congratulates Alaafin Owoade
Ogun PHCs to be revitalised
Muslim leaders pledge partnership with government
Turkish OnlyFans model arrested over controversial social media challenge
Adekunle Gold to co-produce Yoruba music documentary “The Odyssey”
Gospel Singer Toluwanisings celebrates completion of new home, expresses gratitude to God
Davido’s influence surpasses his father – Ibrahim Chatta
Nothing ‘mid’ about my existence, Joeboy tells critics
Maraji defends Annie Idibia amidst online backlash
Trump’s executive orders, their pushback, legal challenges
LASUED-ASUU decries poor welfare, mulls industrial action
Nigeria seeks realisation of $29tr African economy by 2050
MOWCA partners IHO to advance hydrographic standards
Wema Bank plans N200b in placement, rights issues
Ministry plans massive distribution of stored equipment, inputs to farmers
EDITORIAL: Getting set
59 ‘hostages’
The Sunny side of Ajose: A tribute
Pre-colonial culture in Nigeria
A tax tale full of fury
Police: Law keeper or insurer?

The Punch

Don’t take side in Rivers PDP crisis, pro-Fubara camp tells police
33 years after, C’River resumes work on abandoned FG road
More PDP witnesses allege irregularities in Edo poll
Workers’ verification: A’Ibom excludes 9,136 staff from N80,000 payment
Anambra gov poll primaries start March 20 – INEC
Rivers tackles inflated contracts menace, ensures value for money in procurement
Again, Anyanwu, Ude-Okoye clash over PDP secretary seat
Delta North unveils political group ahead 2027, seeks unity
Activist petitions Delta CP over anti-open grazing law breach by DPOs
PTI urges new SUG exco on accountability, dialogue, peace
Inheritance: Court adjourns Ojukwu’s children suit to March 10
Weak naira: CBN urges businesses to embrace export
A’Court ruling on Abure declaratory, no room for factions in LP – Spokesman
Kano-Niger Republic rail project: Communities tackle FG over compensations for 3,252 owners
APC, LP back INEC on bye-elections, dismiss Falana’s proposal
Enugu community celebrates Ekweremadu’s wife return from UK jail
Troops close in on bandit leader Turji, kill commanders, 24 militants
Activist urges sustenance of Tantita’s pipeline surveillance contract in N’Delta
Nigerian-Turkish varsities alumni support fight against poverty, insecurity
BIU seeks support for social change, celebrates sociology dept’s anniversary
Expert advocates improved quality control in industrial sector
Delta principal condemns ‘education-na-scam’ mentality, prostitution among youths, others
ASUU awards N5.8m scholarships to 29 OOU students
Bayelsa seeks public support for motor park’s relocation
LASG pledges inclusive education for PWDs
Lagos loses N1.7bn to vandalism yearly – Board
NANS denies secret meeting with Seyi Tinubu over election
22 Lassa fever deaths recorded in two weeks – NCDC
902 new Oyo workers get appointment letters
FG seeks Africa’s inclusion in UN Security Council
Abure eyes LP crisis resolution before 2027
COAS names NDA counter-terrorism village after Lagbaja
BoT intervenes to resolve Unilorin alumni crisis
Gates Foundation budgets $8.74bn for 2025
Army wives empower 115 Sokoto women
Mass deportation: US targets churches, mosques, schools, hospitals
Lawmaker inaugurates ICT, health centres in Ogun
Ogun plans task force to tackle infrastructure vandalism
Bauchi varsity hospital slashes dialysis price to N12,000
APC, LP back INEC on bye-elections, dismiss Falana’s proposal
Enugu community celebrates Ekweremadu’s wife return from UK jail
Oil exploration: MOSOP faults Tinubu meeting, monarchs begin consultation
Kaduna gov reinstates chief deposed by El-Rufai
Alia locks out, lambasts Benue workers for latecoming
Council chair promises staff quarters, road
Troops close in on bandit leader Turji, kill commanders, 24 militants
Shariah panels in South West for civil disputes, says MURIC
Support Nigeria’s anti-corruption crusade, Kalu tells UK govt
Fresh wildfire near Los Angeles forces mass evacuations
North-Central group calls for effective use of post-subsidy funds
Traditionalist faults Soludo’s description of Anambra as ‘christian state’
Senators grill minister over delays in Ajaokuta steel audit
NIMET rejects strike threat, says workers’ demands ‘legacy issues’
Trump slams bishop’s call for ‘mercy’ on immigrants, LGBTQ+, demands apology
NERC urges Discos to outline assets, liabilities for effective regulation
NELFUND disburses N136.7m to Benue varsity
Investors jostle for Nigeria’s treasury bills as DMO offers N530bn
Imam pronounces curses on cultists for killing wife, son in Ondo
EFCC arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Anambra
French investors eye Ogun agro-cargo airport, transport sector
Rights group rejects planned telecoms tariff hike
Stakeholders advocate gender-sensitive laws for improved climate actions
Abuja second runway: FG faults N532bn contract variation, calls for fresh bids
NSCDC seeks help to locate parents of lost teenager in Osun
Investment schemes surged to N3trn in 2024 –SEC
Trump intensifies crackdown on diversity, immigration
No confirmed cases of Avian influenza, says Kwara
Wheat, rice prices crash in Gombe amid low demand
FG, Oyo partner to tackle poverty
Gombe Chief Judge swears in 51 new judges
Kaduna gov reinstates dethroned monarch
52-year-old Abuja bishop bags 20-year jail for raping minor
Kuwait arrests two Nigerians for alleged $14,918 robbery
Two suspects arrested for killing boy in Kebbi
Amotekun rescues Ekiti teenager, nabs four suspected Ondo kidnappers
Lagos driver to face trial for injuring Ogun woman
Oando wins oil block in Angola
FG projects N84tn revenue in 2025
More
Edo tribunal: Ighodalo, PDP field more witnesses
Cricket: Nigeria to face England, Ireland in W’Cup Super 6
Hearn reveals conditions for Joshua vs Wilder fight
FCT golf partners Osaze, targets grassroots growth
Editorial: EFCC: Taming the corruption within
Ethical revolution in the age of Tinubu
What corruption cannot do does not exist
Operators shed responsibility as Rivers communities battle fresh oil spill
ATBUTH Bauchi cut kidney dialysis price by 70%
NCDC records 143 Lassa fever cases, 22 deaths in two weeks

ThisDay

At WEF in Davos, Shettima, Global Leaders Target $29trn African Economy By 2050
Tinubu, AbdulRasaq, Mbah, Abiodun, Oborevwori, Diri, Obaseki, Ambode Hail THISDAY on 30th Anniversary
NLC Rejects 50 Percent Hike in Telecoms Tariff Approved By NCC
Oando Expands Upstream Footprint in Africa, Wins Bid for Angola Oil Block
Technical Audit on Ajaokuta Steel Commences February, Says Minister
Food Security: FG Plans Release of Additional Agro-inputs, Implements to Farmers
At WEF in Davos, Shettima, Global Leaders Target $29trn African Economy By 2050
Tinubu, AbdulRasaq, Mbah, Abiodun, Oborevwori, Diri, Obaseki, Ambode Hail THISDAY on 30th Anniversary
NLC Rejects 50 Percent Hike in Telecoms Tariff Approved By NCC
Oando Expands Upstream Footprint in Africa, Wins Bid for Angola Oil Block
Technical Audit on Ajaokuta Steel Commences February, Says Minister
Food Security: FG Plans Release of Additional Agro-inputs, Implements to Farmers
Wike: Tinubu Has Allocated N300bn for Development of FCT Satellite Towns
Wilben Trade Files $68 Milion Lawsuit against Ecobank Executives Over Alleged Defamation, Coercion in UAE Court
Malnutrition: FG Bemoans 32% Deaths in Children Under Five
Portugal Set to Import More Nigerian, US LNG to End Russian Supply
Abuja Airport: Keyamo Queries N532bn Variation For 2nd Runway
We’re Committed to Making Lives Better, Remi Tinubu Assures Nigerians
Unity Bank, AquaEarth Consulting Partner to Advance ESG, Sustainability Practices
CBN Unveils Nigerian FX Code to Guide Market Participants, Curb Distortions, Others
United Nations Seeks $910 Million to Tackle Humanitarian Crisis in Nigeria’s North East
UI Students Protest 82-day Power Outage at UCH
Afe Babalola Inaugurates ABUAD Fertility Centre, Offers New Hope to Nigeria’s Childless Couples
Bianca Ojukwu’s Sons Withdraw Application to Join Ongoing Property Dispute Case
Terrorism: UK Pledges More Support to Armed Forces of Nigeria
NUC Upgrades 3 Medical Programmes in Varsities to Doctoral Level
FUNAAB Begins 32nd Convocation Activities as 120 Bag First Class
Court Vacates Contempt Order against INEC Chairman Yakubu, Former APGA Chairman Ike-Oye
Sani, El-Rufai’s Rift Festers as Gov Returns Traditional Ruler Deposed by Predecessor
FRC: IAS 29 Not Necessary in 2024 Financial Statements Preparation
Alia: Those Undermining Me Must Desist
Enugu Jubilates as Ekweremadu’s Wife Returns After Organ Trafficking Sentence
Okpebholo Raises Retirement Age of Magistrates to 65 Years
PDP Elected Deputies Ask Aggrieved NWC Members to Resign, Not De-Market Party
‘Good to See You’, Yakubu Welcomes LP Chair, Julius Abure, to INEC Headquarters
Obi: Niger Tanker Explosion Heart-breaking
Ekiti Government Faults Monarch’s Exclusion of Chiefs from Monthly Payroll
Niger Governor Pledges More Development
INEC: FCT Area Council Elections Hold February 2026
Amotekun Apprehends 21 Suspects for Kidnapping, Stealing in Ondo
Police Apprehend 652 Suspected Felons in Three Weeks
Rivers LG Polls: Court Dismiss LP Petition for Lack of Merit
Hazie Masters Club: Blending Investment, Charity, and Camaraderie to Redefine Social Clubs in Nigeria
Tracking Sick, Small Newborn and Zero Dose to End Preventable Deaths in Children in Cross River
ON LOKPOBIRI’S OIL INDUSTRY FORUM
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
NORTHERN GOVERNORS ON THE TAX REFORM BILL
THE BIRTH OF FUFORE EMIRATE IN ADAMAWA
Africa’s Sports Ministers, Stakeholders Applaud Nigeria’s Sports Reforms
Gov Oyebanji Appoints Akin Rotimi as Chairman of Ekiti Para Athletics
Sinner Dismisses Health Fears to Reach Aussie Open Semis
Lagos to Host South West Games 2025, Gets NSC’s Endorsement
Nigeria Reach Super 6 Stage after Nervy Loss to S’Africa
Donald Trump II, The Godfather
Nigeria Commiserates with Turkey Over Devastating Fire Incident
Airtel, African Artists Collaborate to Promote Data Usage
Cardoso Outlines Plan to Curb Naira Commoditisation
Expert: Building Bitcoin Reserve Will Unlock New Prosperity
Adeyemi: Digital Skills Will Prepare Nigerian Youths for Global Opportunities
Fasere: Technology Adoption Will Redefine African Fashion
What to Expect from Nigeria’s Video Games Industry in 2025
Heirs Insurance Empowers 500 School Children, Communities
Raising the Bar for Marketing Communications
Linkage Assurance CFO Emerges Chairman ICAN-NIA Chapter
NIA Commends IGP in Enforcement of Third Party Motor Insurance
Abia Moves to Commence Oil and Gas Production, Sets Up SPV with PETAN
Agama: Collective Investment Schemes increased to Over N3trn in 2024
50% Tariff Hike: ATCIS Gives Telcos Two Weeks Ultimatum to Improve Service QualityTelcos50% Tariff Hike: ATCIS Gives Telcos Two Weeks Ultimatum to Improve Service Quality
How Illegal Gambling, Lack of Standardized Regulation in Africa Stunts Industry Growth
Cybercrime, Betrayal and Motherhood Collide in Jack Oswald’s Latest Thriller, ‘The Wrath of the Madame’
TD Africa Unveils Discounts on Microsoft Licenses to Empower Businesses
LFZ Seeks Collaboration With Canada to Drive Foreign Direct investment
Afrijet, Air Sierra Leone Sign Contracts With NAHCO to Handle Their Ground Operations
FG, WIOCC Sign $10m Fibre-to-home Internet Connectivity Deal
Court Vacates Contempt Order against INEC Chairman, Former APGA Chairman
DSS Files Terrorism Charges Against Mahdi Shehu

Leadership

COUNTER-INSURGENCY WAR… Troops Close In On Turji, Kill 2nd-in-command
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Nigeria, Global Leaders Target $29trn African Economy By 2050
Would GDP Rebasing Make Any Meaningful Impact On Real Income?
Tanker Explosions: A Call For Action
FCT Natives Applaud Tinubu, Wike For Road Projects, Approval Of Polytechnic
Federal Gov’t Declares Initiative For Agric Inputs Distribution
NUC Disowns DMLS Programme
Sokoto Panel Closes Hearing As Tambuwal Fails To Appear
Despite Disaster Incidents, Jalingo Residents Scoop Fuel At Tanker Accident Scene
Deputy Speaker’s Aide, Toma, Chairs Young Lawyers’ Energy Committee
CMC: Old Students Attack On Anglican Mission, Unwarranted – Rev Egbunu
We’ve Spent N300bn On Area Councils’ Devt – Wike
I Will Not Negotiate With Criminals – Gov Radda
Federal Gov’t Reinstates Resident Doctors President
That N8.7m Hajj Fare
Kenyan Senator For Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium
Urgent Need To Renovate Public Schools In Imo
UK Partners Army To Tackle Indiscriminate Use Of IEDs
LEADERSHIP Award Means There’s Something I’m Doing Well – Umeoji, Banker Of The Year 2024
COUNTER-INSURGENCY WAR… Troops Close In On Turji, Kill 2nd-in-command
Nigeria, Global Leaders Target $29trn African Economy By 2050
MBN Drives Local Innovation With Qoray Sponsorship
Customs Agents Back Abdulmajid For ANLCA Chairman
Dealing With Problems Of Last Year
Edo Raises Magistrates’ Retirement Age To 65, Expands Oil Agency Board
Why We Embarked On 3-day Warning Strike — FCT Resident Doctors
Nigeria’s Economic Blueprint Reshaped Through GDP Rebasing
Federal Gov’t Rejects N532bn Contract Variation For Abuja Airport 2nd Runway, Seeks Fresh Bids
Lassa Fever: NCDC Confirms 22 Deaths, 143 Cases In 2 Weeks
Outrage As Racist Fliers Target Immigrants In Kentucky
EFCC Arrests 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Anambra
Kalu Asks UK Gov’t To Support Nigeria’s Anti-corruption War
NAPTIP Rescues 9 Pregnant Girls In Abuja Suspected Baby Factory
WEF 2025: Nigeria, Global Leaders Target $29trn African Economy By 2050
Gov Sani Reinstates Piriga Chiefdom Monarch Sacked By el-Rufai
PICTORIAL: FUNAAB Moves To Address Food Insecurity With Hybrid Peppers
Wema Bank Announces Final Tranche Of Recapitalisation Exercise With N200bn

The Sun

Accept Damagum or quit, PDP national officials tell aggrieved members
Naira crash, domestic borrowing balloon Nigeria’s debt to N142.3trn in Q3 2024
Abure storms INEC headquarters, promises to resolve issues with Obi, Otti, others
NGF introduces digital readiness tools to enhance states’ digital transformation
INEC fixes Feb. 21, 2026 for FCT Area Council election
WEF 2025: Nigeria, global leaders target $29trn African economy by 2050
Abure storms INEC headquarters, promises to resolve issues with Obi, Otti, others
INEC fixes Feb. 21, 2026 for FCT Area Council election
2027: INEC must meet Nigerians’ expectation -IPAC
Rivers: Clark writes INEC chair, demands by-elections to fill 27 vacant seats
Edo election tribunal: How irregularities marred poll in 3 LGs -PDP witnesses
Naira crash, domestic borrowing balloon Nigeria’s debt to N142.3trn in Q3 2024
Fraud: Beware of fake alerts, banks warn customers
Customs CG decorates 39 promoted officers, says no room for nepotism
CSR: Heirs Insurance empowers 500 school children, communities
NGF introduces digital readiness tools to enhance states’ digital transformation
WEF 2025: Nigeria, global leaders target $29trn African economy by 2050
Woodhall champions funding for Nigerian creative industry at Lagos canvas
Burna Boy, Katy Perry to dazzle at Le Paris Gala following iHeartRadio nomination
Why I decided to show off during my latest vacation – Tiwa Savage
Why I never wanted fame or riches – Odumodublvck
Atalanta: No replacement for Lookman
Milan to include Chukwueze in squad against Parma
IFFHS: Rivers Utd in Africa’s Top 30 club
Lagos to host NSC endorsed South West Games 2025
Editorial: Terrorism and the influx of foreign fighters
Lest we forget the retired judicial office holders’ retirement package!
States and the zealotry of NGOs
2025: Security agencies should double their efforts
‘Monolithic’ North gasps for breath
War against criminals
MFM founder, Olukoya, bags GAB Platinum Award
Unity key to our progress as race, Gani Adams tells Yoruba
Igiehon: Exit of an Entertainment, Architecture Icon
UNIMED: New Registrar takes over, unfolds plans for varsity
NUC upgrades medical-related programmes from Bachelors Degree to doctor status
N-I-G-H-T S-W-E-A-T
FG launches best practice guidelines for nurses
MLSCN gets additional support to ‘bark, bite’
Gombe govt partners with UNICEF to treat 6,529 malnourished children

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