News Headlines Mar 17, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Mar 17, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Prove your allegations, Senate spokesman, Akpabio’s aide tell Natasha
Senate to ensure quick passage of Forest Security Service Bill, says Barau
Hospital raises kidney awareness
Tinubu celebrates Osakwe’s historic UK cybersecurity award
Lawyer seeks probe of Onitsha shops looting
Institute, agency to host Managers Appreciation Day
Firm appoints managing director
NCDC Report: Diphtheria killed over 1,300 in three years
Lagos unveils factory to strengthen health care
LASAA apprehends Lekki billboard vandals
Hospital raises kidney awareness
Fubara, Lawmakers stand-off lingers
Lamido: El-Rufai driven by emotion
Reps panel recovers N28.7b debt from two oil firms
Association seeks investment in women
NAFDAC evacuates 107 truckloads of fake, expired drugs in 10 days
‘Sports solution to illicit activities’
Firms partner ahead 30th anniversary
SDP appoints chairman
NAFRC trains officers on entrepreneurship, mgt
Ogoni ex-militants seek inclusion in HYPREP Board
Govt plans heavy ground rents on unoccupied buildings to tackle housing deficit
Tensions rise in Niger over erratic power supply
Woman allegedly robs lover of N15m in bitcoins, phones
EU supports Nigeria’s digital sector for sustainable economic growth
Reduction in fuel, food prices sign of stable, better future under Tinubu, says Yakasai
Rivers women pray for peace, urge Wike, Assembly to resolve crisis
Society of Nigerian artists to unveil 12,303-square-meter world record painting April 2
NAFDAC seizes over N1trillion worth of substandard, banned drugs in Lagos, Abia
SEC revokes Mainland Trust’s registration, suspends Centurion registrars
Students, parents to sign undertaking as Niger reopens schools after student clashes
Principal, teacher held for ‘assaulting’ teenager in Lagos
With N2.2trn votes north can’t blame Tinubu for region’s woes – ex-Kaduna speaker
Budget presentation: We haven’t received any letter from Fubara, says Rivers Assembly
Reps committee recovers N28.7 billion debt from two oil companies
Makinde bags Independent Newspaper Man of the Year award
2027: Recent political gang up can’t stop Tinubu’s re-election — Osun Ex-lawmaker
Senate to expedite passage of Forest security bill — Barau
Nigerian sets Guinness record for 106hr longest sewing marathon
My kidney failed, liver shut down during childbirth – BamBam shares ordeal
Season of migration to APC
Delta 2027: Who is afraid of Ogboru?
I will transform Ikosi-Isheri, says Balogun
Slow pace of development blamed on ‘politics of interest’
Entrepreneurs must prioritise customer satisfaction for business growth – Oladoke
FG to penalise owners of unoccupied buildings to tackle housing deficit
$23.3tn Public Development Banks’ assets accounts for 12 percent global financing
Experts mull financial inclusion for women, vulnerable group
EDITORIAL: Apologies not enough
Bulwark against floods
The first malcontent
Mary Slessor’s baby
Pious than the Saudis

ThisDay

Fubara Frustrating Budget Presentation, 27 Lawmakers Claim As Rivers Crisis Festers
*Deny receiving his correspondence *N’Delta youths urge Tinubu to drive peace *Women support Fubara’s peace moves, urges Wike, Assembly members to sheathe sword *Ogoni stakeholders push for peaceful dialogue
Afreximbank: Africa Stabilising $1.2tn Debt Profile, Significant Reduction Expected By 2027
Lamido To El-Rufai: Personal Grievances Should Not Be Basis For Tinubu’s Removal
NAICOM, LCCI Say Dangote Refinery, Lekki Sea Port Not Feasible Without Insurance Sector
House C’ttee Recovers N28.7bn From Two Oil Companies
Stakeholders Call For Collaboration Among Industrialists, Varsities, Govt
NACCIMA, NIPC To Boost Public-Private Partnership, Drive Economic Growth
Sunday Times Of UK: Nigeria’s Economic Crisis Reverberates In Dundee Varsity, Other UK Institutions
Fidelis Oditah Condemns Court Order Freezing Rivers Funds
Transcorp Group Rides On Operational Efficiency, Agility To 188% Profit Growth
Despite Economic Challenges, 20 Blue-Chip Firms Double Revenue To N20.36trn
Direct Remittances To Nigeria Totaled $1.92bn In 2024, $180m In First Two Months Of 2025
LEDU: Resilient Path Towards Sustainable Growth, $1trn Economy
NIMASA’s Crusade To End War Risk Insurance Premiums To Save Nigeria Over $400bn Annually
SEC Cancels Mainland Trust’s Registration, Suspends Centurion Registrars Over Non-Compliance
Shippers Urge FG To Reduce Leviesto Make Nigerian Ports Competitive
Outstanding Claims Complaints Flood NAICOM, Commission Publishes Names Of Defaulters
IWD: UBA Amplifies Women’s Leadership, Financial Independence
PDP: Still In The Eye Of The Storm
INEC? NO. ITS ANEC!
DANGERS IN THE RIVERS STATE CRISIS
Nigeria’s GTI Ranking As Another Wake-Up Call
When Hunter Becomes The Hunted In Lagos Assembly Lagos Assembly When Hunter Becomes The Hunted In Lagos Assembly
A Quest For Peace In Rivers
KADUNA AND INSECURITY
THE SOUTH-EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SO FAR, SO HOPEFUL
Atiku, Amnesty International, Nigerians Back Raye, Youth Corp Member Threatened For Criticising Costs Of Living
Life Returns To Katsina Communities Sacked By Bandits
HOW BAD DECISIONS SINK ORGANISATIONS
STRENGTHENING NIGERIA’S SECURITY AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Mike Aremu: Milestones Of A Middle-Age Legend
Chuck Gallery And One Man’s Tale Of Resilience
NAF’s Condemnable Invasion Of Ikeja Electric
High Chief Habeeb Okunola’s Eligible Roll Of Honour
THE JUDICIARY: WIELDING POWER OF LIFE AND DEATH
Chelle, Home-Based Duo Fly Into Rwanda To Await Eagles Full House Today
Newcastle Clinch First Domestic Trophy In 70 Years!
ICC U19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier To Hold In Lagos
NADDC Partners Organisers For 2025 Ondo Auto Rally
Gumel Re-Elected Unopposed As ANOCA Treasurer-General In Algiers
More Points For Lalong’s Bill
RIVERS: BACKLASH OF A SUPREME VERDICT
Academic Dreams And Challenges In International Life: Achievers University’s 4th Retreat And Determination
EDITORIAL: ANOTHER SEASON OF MENINGITIS DEATHS

The Punch

States plan N28.8tn spending on infrastructure
How subsidy removal, tension worsened Niger’s fuel scarcity
Asake ready to buy me house, says father, baby mama alleges neglect
UPDATED: Newcastle end 70-year trophy drought, beat Liverpool 2-1 in Carabao Cup final
Govs lobby Tinubu to block LG direct payment
UNN council visits Azikiwe’s widow, commends late ex-president
FIDA blames GBV prevalence on poor law enforcement
I’m focused on governance, not competing with anyone – Soludo
Afenifere youth leader recounts ordeal in kidnappers’ den
A’Ibom APC elders, Akpabio clash over alleged anti-party activities
100 truckloads of fake drugs seized in Lagos, others – NAFDAC
Christopher varsity warns new students against drug abuse, others
Kwara revokes billboard licences
Nigeria imported N520bn weapons in 2024 – Report
Asake ready to buy me house, says father, baby mama alleges neglect
Minimum wage poor, Labour leaders betrayed workers — Obasanjo
Court strikes out forgery charges against Cleanserve chair, MD
UNICAL renames admin building after pioneer registrar
Budget letter: Rivers, Assembly differ, Fubara urges House to reconvene
Osun meets monarchs of boundary communities over insecurity
Yakasai backs Tinubu as Lamido slams El-Rufai’s defection call
Alliance Française holds French week in Rivers
FG, Cuba to strengthen bilateral ties
59 killed, 155 injured in Macedonia nightclub fire
Ibadan enjoys harmony despite religious differences – Olubadan
Atiku, Amnesty warn against victimising corper who criticised Tinubu
SUBEB hails Aiyedatiwa for approving 1,100 teachers’ recruitment
Lagos diverts traffic for Independence Bridge repairs
LASG, WaterAid to build 350 public toilets
Govt plans capacity building for accountants
Falana warns DSS, NIA against probe of Natasha’s IPU attendance
Kukah hails Soludo, says governance not about competition
Corpse dumped at Osun bus stop causes panic
Katsina gov courts foreign investors for agriculture, energy, technology
FG to execute five road projects in Katsina – Minister
Abia community denies killing kinsman
NYSC mum as corper alleges threat to life for criticising Tinubu
How inspector shot self dead in Ogun – Police
Two arrested for beheading 10-year-old in Adamawa
Widow seeks justice for husband beheaded in A’Ibom boundary crisis
NDLEA intercepts drug shipments to US, S’Arabia, Italy
NECA rejects high FRC levies on private firms
Edo PDP vows lawsuit to reclaim defected lawmakers’ seats
Osun power struggle: APC, PDP feud escalates amid LG crisis
NFF welcomes ValueJet as airline partners
Showtime Flag Football kicks off new season
NADDC backs 2025 Ondo Auto Rally
Charting Success: Mastering Affiliate Marketing Funnels to Boost Conversions
Editorial: Rivers’ crisis: A call for caution
Nigerians still in dire state
The vindication of Akpabio’s honour
Franco-Nigerian relations and the burden of history
Why isn’t credit a fundamental human right?
Molue chronicles: Iconic Lagos buses where drama, chaos come alive
NCC backs Airtel’s push to tackle spam messages
MTN deepens Lagos partnership on smart city goals

Leadership

Diphtheria: Nigeria Records 1,319 Deaths Amid Vaccination Gaps
Ahead Of 2027: Tinubu Firms Grip On APC, May Retain Ganduje’s NWC
Eha-Amufu Indigenes Dismiss Allegation Of Mass Killings, Arson
Gov Sule Gets The Independent Governor Of The Year Award
NDDC: Turnah Lauds Ogbuku’s Leadership, Applauds Tinubu’s Endorsement
Union Thanks Gov Otti For Recovering Community Land
Women Group Gives Senate 14-Day Ultimatum To Lift Natasha’s Suspension
How Daramola Inspires Global Audience Through Ifá Teachings
Over 4,200 Students Benefit From Adeola’s Free JAMB Forms
Military Backs Osita Iheme’s Anti-drug Message
Diphtheria: Nigeria Records 1,319 Deaths Amid Vaccination Gaps
Kebbi Mining Rights: Court Judgment Misrepresented – Libata
SERAP Sues Akpabio Over Natasha’s Suspension
We Can’t Blame Tinubu For Region’s Woes – Zailani
Umar Sani No Longer My Spokesman Since 2016 – Sambo
Nigeria’s Impending Food Emergency
The Supermarket: Buying Provisions
Lions Club Abuja Metropolitan To Secure 10 Inmates’ Release
NiMet DG/CEO Anosike Wins The Independent Aviation Sector CEO Of The Year 2024
Troops Kill 31 Bandits In Katsina
59 Killed In Macedonia Nightclub Fire
Ex-agitators Urge Ribadu, IGP To Investigate Sponsors Of Smear Campaign Against PAP Boss, Tantita
Ex-International John Fashanu Sues Nigerian Police For £100k Over Arrest
Eko DisCo Confirms Attack On Workers By Military Men
2025 Budget: Rivers Assembly Denies Receiving Fubara’s Letter
Russian Premier League: Cobnan Scores Crucial Goal To Lift Krasnodar Past FC Rostov
EPL: Hojlund Ends Goal Drought As Man Utd Ease Past Leicester
Downpour: 7 Feared Killed In Imo Accident
Newcastle Shock Liverpool In Carabao Cup Final To Win First Trophy Since ’69
Premier League: Arsenal Edge Out Chelsea As Fulham Beat Tottenham
EFCC Arrests Controversial Kano TikToker Murja Kunya Over Alleged Naira Abuse
Group Lauds Okpebholo’s Appointment Of DG For Edo Diaspora Agency
Federal Gov’t Moves To Fast-track SDGs Implementation
‘You Can’t Make Us Leave PDP’, Lamido Lashes Out At El-Rufai
2 Nabbed For Ritual Killing Of Minor In Adamawa
Umar Sani No Longer My Spokesman Since 2016 – Sambo
Russian Premier League: Cobnan Scores Crucial Goal To Lift Krasnodar Past FC Rostov
Premier League: Arsenal Edge Out Chelsea As Fulham Beat Tottenham

The Sun

CPC bloc adamant about leaving APC
Reps propose 5-year jail term, N500,000 fine for exam malpractice
Bloated governance thrives as FG sidelines Oronsaye Report
FX reserves rebound with $12.06m boost after 9-week dip
Nobody can drag me into idle talk about 2027 politics -Uba Sani
Insecurity: Edo govt, PDP intensify blame game
A/Ibom APC seeks Tinubu’s intervention to save party from collapse
Stop insulting PDP elders, Lamido blasts El-Rufai
Lawan dismisses defection rumours as false, baseless
Shareholders block PZCN’s $34.26m debt-to-equity move
UBA, ICAN partner to elevate finance, accounting standards
Reps propose 5-year jail term, N500,000 fine for exam malpractice
Natasha: Akpabio sued over failure to reverse suspension
Rivers budget: Again, Assembly denies receiving letter from Fubara
Reality star Bambam recounts childbirth experience
Truth or Dare saga: Dara dares Ijoba Lande to prove she slept with 21 Men
Ola Aina ranks his top 4 Afrobeats artistes in Nigeria
Osimhen rejects fresh Al Hilal €40m per-season offer
… As Galatasaray set to activate Osimhen’s €75m clause
Eniola Bolaji wins gold again, sets African record in Spain 2025
Rwanda lists 13 foreign pros for Super Eagles showdown
Editorial: Don’t frustrate naira-for-crude deal
Akpabio vs. Natasha: The Runaway Senate of the Federal Republic
The albatross around President’s neck
A 12-point agenda for Abubakar Dantsoho at Nigerian Ports
Rivers state crisis and godfatherism
Ekwueme varsity to new students: No sex-for-marks, hook-ups, cultism, exam malpractice
Health benefits of ginger
Maternal mortality: NKST Health Services Mkar trains health workers on use of anti-shock garment
Lassa fever here again!

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