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

Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
2027: ‘PDP’s open ticket confirms Olawepo-Hashim’s position on zoning’
Activists seek $1tr for Ogoni cleanup
How NAHCON achieved reduction in Hajj fare, by chairman
SSANU, NASU issue strike notice over unmet demands
National Assembly: we’re committed to NG-CARES
Suspension of four per cent FoB charge excites employers
‘How foundation empowers people through Web3 ecosystem’
RMAFC calls for urgent economic diversification
Fire guts warehouses in Lagos Island
First Lady congratulates Hilda Baci on second Guinness World record
Tinubu returns to Abuja after cutting short vacation
123m Nigerians get NIN
Gunmen invade Abuja community, kill one, rape two
You are a false alarmist out to instigate anarchy, APC slams Atiku
AON commends Tinubu, Edun for suspension of 4% FOB levy on imports
Tinubu returns to Abuja after cutting short vacation
Tinubu congratulates Otunola on appointment as Mexico’s honourary Lagos Consul
NASC appoints Emmanuel Odo as acting Clerk to Senate
Kalu calls for review of UN funding to strengthen multilateralism
Lagos Assembly orders halt of salaries for unsanctioned appointees
FG trains security agents on crisis response, tightens control on IED materials
How Lagos can contribute to making Nigeria a world power, by Sanwo-Olu
Nigerian Army seeks stronger collaboration to counter fake news
Davido set to represent Nigeria at Coachella 2026
Heavy downpour displaces thousands in Adamawa communities
NDLEA vows crackdown on drug barons, cannabis cultivators in Ondo
NIPOST intercepts cannabis shipment hidden in duvet from Thailand
NDDC boss urges stakeholders to sustain peace for regional development
Ongoing reforms ‘ll refocus financial stability, stimulate productivity – CBN
Fed govt unveils fresh incentives to boost agric investments, food security
Dogara: Tinubu inherited troubled economy, taking bold steps to avert collapse
Customs arrests four for vandalising power cables worth N5.3m in Kano
NYSC to mobilise 650,000 graduates for service in 2026
Tinubu congratulates Gumel, Amusan on international feats
Ogun govt assures Fusengbuwa ruling house of fair process in Awujale selection
All 36 teams in 2025/26 UCL league phase
Aproko Doctor warns women against ‘cryptic pregnancy’ scam
Davido set to represent Nigeria at Coachella 2026
I wish people would ask me ‘how I’m doing’ – Davido shares heartfelt desire
Tiwa Savage opens up on painful past relationship
Foundation unveils ‘Aro Ajatakiri beauty pageant’ to empower ladies
Tacha slams content creators for ‘mocking’ infrastructure issues in Lagos
Reality star Tolani Baj opens up on working 9-to-5 in America
Bariga PDP stalwart, supporters defect to APC
Dogara: Tinubu inherited troubled economy, taking bold steps to avert collapse
Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid secured, Jigawa APC stakeholders affirm
Send subsidy funds to regional agencies, Eradiri urges Tinubu
2027: PDP clarifies zoning, says ticket open to all aspirants
CSOs back service chiefs, urge Nigerians to shun destructive criticisms
FIFA to distribute record $355 million to clubs for 2026 World Cup
FULL LIST: Man Utd, other top UCL winners missing in 2025/26 tournament
Resilient Amusan proud of ‘golden’ silver at Tokyo 2025
Okowa salutes Amusan on silver medal feat at World Championships
RMAFC calls for urgent economic diversification
How energy transition will affect jobs, by NEITI
ThisDay
NUPRC: Reforms In Oil, Gas Sector Have Delivered $18bn FDPs In 2025
•Komolafe: New changes evident in Bonga North $5bn FID, others •Lokpobiri seeks regional integration to tackle Africa’s $120bn oil import bill
MAN, AON Commend FG’s Suspension Of 4.0% FOB Charge
Dogara: Tinubu Inherited Economic ‘Debris’ From Buhari
CBN Governor To Kano Business Community: We Are Delivering On Our Core Mandates
Airlines Incur Damages, Loss Of Funds Due To Non-Insurance Of Nigerian Airports
Dangote Refinery: Vitol, Sunoco Take First Petrol Cargo To US, Glencore-Shell Take Second
Nigeria Ranked 105th In Global Innovation Index, First In Unicorn Valuation
UBA Foundation Flags Off 2025 National Essay Competition, Raises Prize Grants To Over N18bn
FG Seeks To Revitalise Silos Concession To Minimise Storage Waste, Achieve Food Sovereignty
UBA To Host Leaders At UNGA, Launches Whitepaper On Unlocking Africa’s Potential
Taiwan Seeks Inclusion In UN General Assembly, ICAO Meetings
CAP Announces NABTEB Accreditation To Strengthen Painter Certification In Nigeria
Profit-Taking In 23 Stocks Down Major Market Index By 0.08%
Borno, AfDB, ICRC Partner To Support Inclusive, Resilient Water Services In Maiduguri
Nigeria’s Reserves Hit $41.66bn, Highest In Four Years
NECA Commends Federal Government On Suspension Of 4% FOB Charge
Mixed Feelings As Rivers’ Six-Month Emergency Rule Ends Thursday
Anambra Guber: Soludos, Ekwunife Engage In Politics Of Gossip
Five2 Media’s Extra Mile Wins Best Film By Female Filmmaker-Nollywood At TINFF 2025
Kipyegon Wins Historic Fourth World Championship 1500m Gold
First Bank Survives Early Scare To Beat Bayelsa Whales
Super Subs, Martinelli, Trossard Fire Arsenal To Glorious Start
Juve Slam Door On Lookman In January Transfer Window
Okowa Affirms Amusan To Get HiRacer’s N30m For The Silver Medal
Flying Eagles To Take On Chile, Australia In International Friendlies
NPFL, GTI Mourn Referee Assessor, Enagbare
MFM, First Bank, Six Others In Crunch Battles As Zenith Bank Women’s League Final Begins
How Lagos Can Push Nigeria’s Rise To Global Power
Dangote Refinery, Unionism And NUPENG
Inflation Drops To 20.12%
EDITORIAL: THE SUDDEN DEATH SYNDROME
The Punch
Nigeria Fintech Week to unite policymakers, investors
Digital Realty Nigeria, MD bag awards
Lord’s Achievers Awards celebrates innovation, creativity
FG unveils agric reforms, moves to create 21m jobs
Tinubu returns to Abuja after cutting short Paris leave
NAMA pushes for tariff hike, airlines kick
Don’t derail Awujale selection, council warns ruling houses
Ex-agitators pledge cooperation to sustain N’Delta peace
Anambra gov candidate pledges to revolutionise agriculture
Ibadan shouldn’t produce next Oyo gov, group insists
Property panel: Govt not witch-hunting anyone, says Abia gov
Ohanaeze cautions against Igbo culture erosion
NCSALW seeks collaboration with Abia on crime control
CVR: Rights advocate mobilises citizens
Niger poly council suspends ASUP over strike
NOA urges Nigerians to embrace positive mindset
Otti gives nine ex-corps members automatic jobs
Institute offers free ICT training for Enugu indigenes
Otti commits to transforming Abia
Forensic delays slow Anambra siblings’ murder probe
Jonathan free to contest, says Abia PDP
Anambra YPP candidate vows to defend state’s interest
Tinubu returns to Abuja after cutting short Paris leave
FG demands respect for Nigerian flag, anthem
2027: Obi, Rhodes-Vivour visit Afenifere faction
NBTE intensifies crackdown on fake polytechnics
Lagos APC chieftain pledges support for council
FG unveils agric reforms, moves to create 21m jobs
Army arrests notorious IPOB commander in Imo
FG predicts fresh flooding in Lagos, 13 others
Sokoto trains boat operators to curb water accidents
Don’t derail Awujale selection, council warns ruling houses
How Nigeria can attain global power – Sanwo-Olu
Kogi vows clampdown on youths aiding bandits
Lagos Assembly seeks financial autonomy for LG lawmakers
LASG warns against construction on floodplains
Sowore counter-sues DSS over anti-Tinubu post
Nasarawa donates building to N’Central Development Commission
Palace museum will rebrand Asaba – Asagba
Kebbi gov accuses Malami of economic sabotage, terrorism agenda
APC urges Kwara stalwarts to drive voter registration
Over 300 groups backing Oyebanji’s re-election – Spokesman
Tinubu will end up as Nigeria’s economic reformer – Dogara
NEMA leads evacuation as flood ravages Adamawa communities
Mutfwang urges N’Assembly to fast-track state police creation
FG unveils agric reforms, moves to create 21m jobs
UBA clarifies Lagos Island fire incident, assures customers of safety
First Lady congratulates Hilda Baci on new record
2027: Obi, Rhode-Vivour consult Afenifere faction in Lagos
Women protest continued child abductions in Delta community
NLC, lawmaker, minister, differ over Nigeria’s debt profile
Poor pay harms judges’ health, productivity, says Ogun CJ
Rivers moves to revolutionise revenue collection with new codes
Textile union suspends Edo chapter exco amid power tussle
FG to invest in new projects to spur innovation, job creation
N500m fraud: Court rejects British woman’s bid for release from EFCC custody
Tinubu hails Planet Projects boss on Mexican Honorary Lagos Consul appointment
NAHCON clears Hajj fare refunds for 19 states
Abia gov grants automatic employment to nine ex-corps members
Tinubu returns to Abuja after vacation in France
Large asteroid to pass safely near Earth on Thursday
Lagos Assembly seeks financial autonomy for LG legislatures
Banks must obtain approval for MD successors six months ahead — CBN
Sowore sues DSS, Meta, X over attempt to delete anti-Tinubu post
Niger gov orders scrap dealers to register, bars under-18s
Colombia stops US arms purchases after anti-drug decertification
Nine rescued, five revived after fire hit Lagos high-rise building
Nestle chairman steps down after CEO’s firing
NIPOST seizes cannabis concealed in duvet from Thailand
Nigeria seeks to end Africa’s $120bn annual fuel import dependency
N’Assembly commission appoints new acting Senate clerk
Police confirm abduction of eight worshippers in Zamfara
Motorists, residents lament as flood submerges Lagos roads
PHOTOS: Fire Guts Lagos Island’s Plaza Hours After Afriland Tower Blaze
Eight suspected stolen children rescued from Delta orphanage
Customs officer shot dead in Kebbi gunmen attack
Lord’s Achievers Awards celebrates innovation, creativity
Over 1,200 entrepreneurs grace Africa SME Assembly
Schneider donates vocational training equipment to Lagos colleges
Anambra poll: Obidient movement backs Moghalu, vows to deliver victory
Endorsements gale assures Tinubu’s 2027 victory, APC tells PDP
Ex-LP candidate Akpata dismisses rumours of defection to APC
APC’ll collapse before 2027, says Prof Udenta
Rivers APC courts Fubara ahead of power handover
Kwara confident of hosting Confed Cup in Ilorin
UCL: Again, Juric drops Lookman for PSG clash
81 golfers for Nigeria Maritime Golf Challenge
HIV: Horrible food, N10,000 levy, TikToker shares ordeal in police custody
‘I no dey block’, Davido reveals new approach to handling trolls
Nigerian man rages over $140 bill for pounded yam, egusi abroad
Editorial: End boundary violence with delineation
The broke rich nation
Taxation without trust: Why Nigerians resist new levies
Hilda Baci: Cooking more than jollof rice
Mindboggling 2025 JAMB exam fraud
The leader Ekiti desperately needs
New tax law puts aviation on the edge
Anambra governorship polls: INEC and venomous election campaigns
Sokoto’s rivers of death: Boat accidents, bandit attacks deepen communities’ grief
Edo deputy gov tasks lab scientists on research, vaccine production
Kaduna partners UNODC, MTN to equip teachers with drug prevention skills
Chinese language added to senior secondary curriculum – Education secretary
NBTE vows to crack down on fake polytechnics
Leadership
Airline Operators Lament Absence of Insurance Coverage For Airports
12 Banks Clear Recapitalisation Hurdle Ahead Of March 31 Deadline
Reactions Trail JT Useni’s London Property Controversy
Niger Food, Dangote Group, Others Set To Boost Rice Production
651 Kidneys Worth $41bn Sold In Nigeria – Professor Of Medicine
Court Denies Banker Bail Over Alleged N8.5bn Theft
Katsina Government Declares 70% Reduction In Banditry
Kaduna Plans Substance Abuse Prevention Programme In Schools
Gwagwalada Community Seeks Infrastructure, Farm Inputs
Nasarawa APC Loses Deputy Chairman, Barde
Troops Kill 2 Terrorists, Recover Weapons In Taraba
Wike Hailed For Curbing Land Grabbing In Lugbe
Bayelsa Residents Benefit From Rotary Zero Malaria Project
Zamfara Government Establishes Persons With Disabilities Board
RenewHER Targets 100m Nigerians In Women’s Health Drive
Work Has Begun On Collapsed Bridge In Niger, Governor Bago Affirms
Abuja Natives Condemn Reports On Activist’s Death
Court Upholds ICPC’s Investigative Powers Of Kano Scholarship Funds
Youth Service Corps Boss Urges Members To Promote National Unity
Shettima, FAO Rally Global Partners For Nigeria’s Agriculture Revolution
Dogara Calls For Transparency, Sustained Implementation Of Tax Reforms
1m Nigerians To Be Trained In Conflict Resolution
Amafibe Launches Educational Scholarship Project
Diaspora Group Forum Felicitates Varsity Don Prof Amuwo At 79
Abuja Hosts ‘Above The Hype’ Dejaay Show October 4
WWK9, FAAN Train Dog Handlers To Boost Airport Security
500 Scientists, Industry Leaders In Cross River Varsity For Microbiology Conference
Accountants Confer Fellowship On Deputy Senate President
Group Cautions Labour Unions Over Tinubu Landmark Economic Reforms
Ex-Imo Deputy Governor Joins Prayers For Release Of Abducted Former Lawmaker
NGO Targets 1,000 Indigent Pupils For Study Materials Supply
Association Extols Emele Over Impact On Imo Communities
We Won’t Move Forward Without Peace –NDDC Boss
I Have Stabilised Rivers, Says Ibas
Commission Assures Communities Of Inclusion In Electricity Projects
NASENI-PICTT DELTA-2: Renewed Vigour For Commercialization Of Nigerian Products
Fire On The Mountain!
As Philanthropy Becomes Politics By Stealth
Police To Probe Alleged Personnel Invasion Of Imo Businessman’s House, Missing N16m
3 Suspects Nabbed Over Bid To Traffick Akwa Ibom Girls To Burkina Faso
Bauchi Executes Erosion Control, Health, Road Projects In Council
Methodist Bishops Seek Collective Prayer For Peace In Africa
Zulum Inaugurates Nursing College, Teachers’ Houses In Gwoza
Governor Buni Asks Agency To Improve Data Base
Scrapping Of Faculty, Departments Is Government’s Decision, ATBU Clarifies
Bauchi Constructs Mega Tsangaya School
Abike Dabiri-Erewa Is No Ethnic Bigot
Governor Buni Appoints 10 New Perm Secs
Many Nigerian Orphanages Now Havens For Stolen Children – Agency
Police Arrest 11 For Alleged Cultism, Other Offences
Minister Wants Transparency In Ogoni Clean-up Project
Tributes As Clerics Hold Fidau For Sheikh Hamzah
Oyo To Intensify Infrastructural Drive
Kogi Assembly To Go Digital – Speaker
Perm Sec Hails Infinix Flagship Store Launch In Jabi Mall
Ministry, Stakeholders Partner Against Harmful Environmental Substances
Troops Arrest Indigenous People Of Biafra Commander, Rescue 11 Victims
Governor Otu Appoints New Head Of Service In Cross River
Orientation Agency Urges Nigerians To Respect National Symbols
Katsina Unveils Empowerment Scheme For Repentant Bandits, Internally Displaced Persons
Lawmaker Demands Continuous Audit Of Special Economic Programme
Expert Wants Treated Nets In Taraba Healthcare Centres
Tinubu Hailed Over Response To $250m Estate Demolition
Sowore Counters DSS Suit, Seeks Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights
Tinubu Back In Abuja After Two-Week Vacation In France
Why We Want Fubara To Join Us – APC
2 Die In Petrol Tanker Accident On Ilorin–Jebba Expressway
Reactions Trail JT Useni’s London Property Controversy
126m Enrolled In National Identity Database Reflects Inclusivity – Tinubu
Vigilante Shot Dead As Security Operatives Foil Abduction In FCT
Flood Hits 13 Communities In Adamawa
Tinubu’s Re-election Done Deal, Says Jigawa APC Stakeholders
Group Asks EFCC, ICPC To Probe Imo Government’s Spending
Ex-Ekiti Speaker Urges PDP On Trustworthy Delegates
Stop Distracting Governor AbdulRazaq, Kwara APC Elders Warn Detractors
Despite Zoning, Our Presidential Ticket Open To All – PDP
Mbappé Scores Twice As Madrid Cruise To Winning Start In Champions League
Crypto Casinos Malaysia: Ready For A Digital Ringgit Revolution
651 Kidneys Worth $41bn Sold In Nigeria
Martinelli, Trossard Hand Arsenal Perfect Champions League Start In Bilbao
FCC Endorses NUGA To Strengthen National Unity
NASC Appoints Emmanuel Odo As Acting Clerk For Senate
Sowore Counters DSS’ Suit, Seeks Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights In Court
GWR Feat: First Lady Remi Tinubu Hails Chef Hilda Baci
‘Tinubu Has Better Balance Sheet Than Buhari’, Says SDP Chieftain Adebayo
NYCN Presidency: North Central Zone Backs Sukubo’s Re-election Bid
2 Die In Petrol Tanker Accident On Ilorin–Jebba Expressway
Tinubu Back In Abuja After 2-week Vacation In France
UNILAG Don Tackles Firms For Opting To Fund BBNaija Show Over Research
Gunmen Abduct Corps Member, UNIJOS Student In Plateau
Group Asks EFCC, ICPC To Probe Imo Government’s Spending
Ex-Ekiti Speaker Urges PDP On Trustworthy Delegates
Stop Distracting Governor AbdulRazaq, Kwara APC Elders Warn Detractors
The Sun
APC accuses Atiku of plundering, looting treasury, enthroning corruption, instigating anarchy
AIR Peace to create 1,000 jobs for fresh graduates
NDDC advocates peace, sensitises stakeholders on ADR
Nigeria still faces economic risks despite cooling inflation –CBN
Airlines suffering losses from uninsured airports –Overland CEO
Customs acknowledges Finance Ministry’s directive, halts 4% FOB charge
Anambra Guber: Our administration will champion independent legislature, LG autonomy- Chukwuma YPP candidate
2027: My argument on zoning vindicated, as PDP throws door open to all regions – Olawepo-Hashim
Kwara South Stakeholders Reject Zoning of governorship ticket
Osun 2026: I will fix infrastructural deficit – APC aspirant
Nigeria still faces economic risks despite cooling inflation –CBN
Airlines suffering losses from uninsured airports –Overland CEO
Customs acknowledges Finance Ministry’s directive, halts 4% FOB charge
Retirement savings for self-employed Nigerians hit N1.46bn –PenOp CEO
NDDC advocates peace, sensitises stakeholders on ADR
Nigerians won’t accept insecurity as destiny, Obi warns
Hollywood icon Robert Redford dies at 89
Tiwa Savage reveals details of ‘disrespectful’ secret romance with celebrity
BBNaija: Why I was in love with two female housemates – Victory
Atalanta drops Lookman from PSG clash
Iheanacho opens up on Middlesbrough criticism
Tinubu commends Gumel, Amusan for remarkable achievements on Int’l stage
Boxing: Experts laud Yucateco on showdown series in Imeko
Editorial: The Sultan’s unvarnished truth
Place of education in a crisis-ridden Nigeria (5)
Take the bull by the horns
Are women more demonically possessed than men? (2)
Abike Dabiri-Erewa is no ethnic bigot
Terror on FCT roads
Overcrowding, poor funding weakening Nigerian universities – Ohaegbulam
Bauchi Citizens Forum, ATBU clash over alleged plan to scrap faculties
Over 651 kidneys worth $41bn were sold in Nigeria in 5 yrs, says nephrologist
UNIMED allays fear over ceding of teaching hospital to FUTA
Vanguard
Rivers: Hopes, mixed views as emergency ends tomorrow
Private depots deserted as Dangote Refinery begins direct fuel supplies
Experts disagree as presidency says inflation’ll drop to single digit
Troops nab IPOB Commander ‘Gentle De Yahoo,’ rescue multiple kidnap victims
NAPTIP busts child trafficking ring, rescues 8 stolen children
Newspaper dristributors rejoice as Vanguard donates eye glasses
Ogun CJ laments unfair treatment of judicial workers
How IGP office locked me for 3 days over court injunction — Journalist
Naira down to N1,535/$ in parallel market
The Need for National Political Reform Conference (1), by Afe Babalola
Rivers: PDP warns Fubara against defection, demands probe of interim rule
No glitches, no excuses, PDP warns INEC on 2027
2027: Why Peter Obi visited Obasanjo — Tanko
Presidency counters Atiku’s hunger claim, says Nigeria on right track
Presidency counters Atiku, cites rising reserves, falling inflation as proof of progress
Okun youths help bandits with weapons, foods; become their girlfriends – Kogi govt
Fire guts six rooms in residential premises in Ibadan
Tension as kidnappers lay fresh siege to Edo
Why yam is expensive – Traders
Troops arrest IPOB/ESN commander, rescue 12 kidnap victims
The many troubles of MultiChoice, by Okoh Aihe
For Fubara and Natasha, it may be a brain reset to factory setting, by Rotimi Fasan
‘I slept in ‘toilet’ for 2 days’, Content Creator narrates jail ordeal over defamation case
Robert Redford in five films
How much is Dollar to Naira today?
Our plant ended 50 years of fuel queues in Nigeria – Dangote Refinery
Post-harvest losses: Storage facilities essential, ‘ll address wastage — Agric Minister
10th FATE business conference to explore power of AI
FUTA Teaching Hospital appoints 1st Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee
Arsenal subs snatch win in Bilbao Champions League opener
Jackson not under pressure to perform, says Bayern coach Kompany
Bayern’s Kane keen to rekindle London rivalry against Chelsea
FIFA to pay clubs $355m in World Cup benefit scheme
Barca to stay at Johan Cruyff stadium for Getafe clash
Nigerian professors earn gardener’s 3-hour pay – Abimbola ex OAU VC
Edo resolves AAU’s admission regularization trouble with JAMB
Why sustainable development is key to global well being – Rector, Ed-John IMT