NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY 2025
PUNCH
Education tax: FG, ASUU plan talks over removal
Six-month delay in LG autonomy kick-off disappointing – NULGE
Subsidy gains: Labour scores govs low as allocations rise by N1.7tn
APC kicks as Obi warns Tinubu against foreign medical trips
My absence from Tinubu’s House visit not political – Bauchi gov
Demand accountability from govt, Akume tells Benue youths
Zulum visits Bama to boost resettlement plan
Group urges Kano to speed up action on disability commission
Economic hardship will cost Tinubu 2027 re-election – NNPP
C’Rivers gov lauds TETFund’s impact on higher education
Bauchi Chamber of Commerce rejects FG’s tax reform bills
NGO shares food items in Ogun community
Kogi councillor repairs community boreholes with December salary
JAC declares indefinite strike in Bauchi tertiary institutions
Groups hail Sultan for conferring traditional title on ex-gov Yari
Group salutes frontline troops, remembers fallen heroes
Bauchi chamber of commerce, student group oppose tax reforms
Gunshots, protest as suspended Edo LG chairmen impeached
Northern groups demand apology from Niger Republic over destabilisation allegations
HoS urges workers’ commitment to MDA goals
Improve agric, security, Katsina leaders tell Tinubu
Tackling insecurity will improve standard of living – Bafarawa
Shehu Borno says unity, peace essential for national dev’t
Police nab woman who killed husband with pestle while asleep
Jigawa Christian communities commend senator for Yuletide rice, cash gifts
Bauchi strategises to implement LG autonomy
1,845 Nasarawa flood victims to get FG relief packages
Rivers elders tackle Wike over attack on Odili
Wike didn’t deduct N20m monthly from LG allocations – Ex-chair
Jigawa distributes N580m medical supplies to boost healthcare
Gombe hospital destroys expired drugs
IG decorates 100 officers in Delta
NRM disowns online registration for fee
Kebbi PDP rejects defection rumours, says party indivisible, intact
Kebbi spent N79bn on projects in 2024 Commissioner
PICTORIAL: Kogi gov’s parents visit Yahaya Bello
Ekiti gov cautions against negative comments about Nigeria
New police commissioner resumes in Kaduna
Peacemaking Bishop stabbed to death during couples fightinOsun
Wike didn’t deduct N20m from LG allocations Ex-council chair
Telcos seeking 100% tariff hikeMTN CEO
Gombe hospital destroys over 1,000kg expired, substandard drugs
NNPP vows to ensure Tinubu’s defeat in 2027
NCAA reaffirms commitment to safer airspace, enhances surveillance
IG decorates over 100 promoted officers in Delta
C’River gov lauds TETFUND impact on education infrastructure
Making Anambra cultural, tourism capital my govt’s vision – Soludo
Man kills, mother, four sisters to protect them from neighbours
Kaduna CP orders probe into senator’s alleged assassination attempt
Northern groups demand apology from Niger Republic over destabilisation allegations
Fubara’s budget presentation to three lawmakers illegal – Rivers APC
27 African migrants die, 83 rescued in Tunisia shipwrecks
Fubara reasserts Oko-Jumbo as authentic Rivers assembly speaker
2025: Aiyedatiwa promises inclusive, transparent government
Fubara signs N1.1tn 2025 budget into law
Burkina Faso court jails two for life over 2017 restaurant attack
Babies born in 2025 start Generation Beta – Report
UK slams travel ban, phone restrictions on smugglers
10 things parents, children must note as schools resume Jan 6
PICTORIAL: Man sets ex-wife’s house on fire in Edo
Kwara enjoys greater funding under Tinubu, saysAbdulRazaq
Abducted retired Anglican Archbishop, driver released after 25 days
S’African education dept urges support for students awaiting results
Pay attention to combating corruption, Obi tells Tinubu
Road crashes are caused, not accidental, FRSC corps marshal warns
Police arrest man for stabbing neighbour to death over rice in Delta
Unruly French passenger disrupts flights at Abuja airport
Rivers elders slam Wike, demand apology for Odili
We won’t allow anybody take Rivers State for ride, Fubara vows
NDLEA arrests 1,345 suspects, seizes 8.4 million kg of drugs in Kano
2025: Tinubu govt committed to Nigerians’ wellbeing – SGF
New Orleans attack inspired by Islamic State, says Biden
How we convinced Tinubu to reject YarAduas ministerial offer Ex-presidential aide
FULL LIST: Elon Musk, Zuckerberg, eight other world richest persons as of January 1 – Forbes
Embrace integrity, hardwork, Ooni urges Nigerians
How Dangote’s $750m offer to manage Nigeria’s refineries was rejected Obasanjo
Abia gov stops PTA levies, others in schools
Ex-federal works controller killed in Kwara
2024, hottest year on record, says China weatheragency
Shettima, govs wives welcome New Year babies
FBI probes ‘terrorist’ links in New Orleans truck accident killing 15
2025, year of long battle with FG, ASUU declares
Death toll in Montenegro shooting spree hits 12
Tinubu harps on LG autonomy as govs pay New Year visit
Turji’s gang abducts 10 Zamfara passengers, burns vehicle
Commuters groan over relocation of Yenagoa motor parks
Population commission registers 10m children in three months
Naira defies CBNs forex reforms, tumbled 41% in 2024
New withholding tax policy begins
Tinubu urged to intervene in Lagos-Calabar road crisis
NGA rebrands for energy sustainability
VANGUARD
Tinubu’s refusal to honour Seyi’s pact with us disappointing – Nnamdi Kanu’s family
Gunmen abduct, behead chieftaincy candidate in Bayelsa
GRV declares interest for 2027 Lagos gov race, keeps mum on party choice
Tinubu: You left no significant achievements in Anambra – APC tackles Obi
2025: Expert tasks FG on reduced borrowing
Jealous husband stabs Bishop to death over allege affair with wife
Economy: Tinubu’s 15% inflation target mere aspiration — Rewane
Nigeria’s airspace secured from threat – NCAA
Come for facility tour of projects we’ve embarked upon, Delta govt tells APC
Fire destroys one-storey building in Lagos
Expert warns of growing mental health crisis among US adolescents
Police arrest couple over alleged rape, assault of minor
Support Tinubu’s move for remarkable turnaround, Oyebanji urges Nigerians
Photos: Peter Obi visits IBB, hails his ‘invaluable words of wisdom’
NNPC invites Obasanjo to inspect refineries amid controversy over $2bn expenditure
Poll reveals most UK doctors suffer from ‘compassion fatigue’
New Year: Shun greed, embrace integrity – Ooni tells Nigerians
Kidnapped retired Archbishop, driver regain freedom 25 days after abduction
NGX reviews market indices amid entries, exits of companies
Estranged Edo man sets wife’s apartment ablaze on New Year Day
Psychologist charged for sexually assaulting disabled patients in Belgian care home
Banks go tough on UK universities as debts rise
Cultists kill one in Delta community
THE NATION
Rivers elders defend Odili, demand apology from Wike
‘Wike too busy to respond to Rivers opportunistic elders’
Rhodes-Vivour declares interest in 2027 Lagos guber race
Your assessment misleading, APC berates Obi
Husband stabs Bishop to death over suspicion of sleeping with estranged wife
Rivers Kingdom declare support for Wike
Court dismisses suit seeking to compel Fubara to re-present 2024 Budget
First batch of Christian pilgrims arrives Lagos from Isreal, Jordan
2025: Aiyedatiwa unveils ‘OUR EASE’ as economic blueprint
2026: Oyinlola endorses Adeleke for second term
LCCI urges FG on policy consistency to achieve $1tr economy goal
2027: Kano votes belong to APC, Tinubu, says HJRBDA boss
Man arrested for allegedly ‘killing’ daughter’s boyfriend
NCAA boss vows to protect rights of passengers, airlines
Police deny knowledge of alleged assassination attempt on Kaduna senator
Minister: Pilgrimage is neither jamboree nor tourism
Customs intercepts 10,970 litres of petrol concealed in sacks by smugglers
Rep member empowers constituents With 15 tons tipper
First batch of Christian pilgrims arrives Lagos from Isreal, Jordan
2025: Aiyedatiwa unveils OUR EASE as economic blueprint
2026: Oyinlola endorses Adeleke for second term
Ubi Franklin hails Tinubus New Year speech
LCCI urges FG on policy consistency to achieve $1tr economy goal
2027: Kano votes belong to APC, Tinubu, says HJRBDA boss
FG approves additional five months bailout funds for CRFFN salary arrears
Man arrested for allegedly killing daughters boyfriend
NCAA boss vows to protect rights of passengers, airlines
Police deny knowledge of alleged assassination attempt on Kaduna senator
Minister: Pilgrimage is neither jamboree nor tourism
Customs intercepts 10,970 litres of petrol concealed in sacks by smugglers
COAS lauds soldiers for their sacrifices in tackling security challenges
Kumuyi launches AI tech to revolutionise gospel outreach
Tension in Abia community as medical doctor dies after consuming local gin
Embrace agriculture in 2025 Anglican Bishop urges Nigerians
Ive been using red biro for 14 years Wike fires back at Fubara
Why Shettima is visiting Nasarawa, by govt
JUST IN: Wife kills husband with pestle in Niger
500 Osun households receive New Year food palliative
133 Nigerian women, girls killed in 2024 due to Gender-Based Violence Report
Warri Refinery: Arewa Think Tank hails NNPCL, Tinubus Renewed Hope agenda
Oba in Diaspora appeals to Soludo to recogniseEmelobe asnew Igwe
KWAM 1 gifts N20m to longest-serving band member at New Year concert
2025: With God, theres hope for Nigeria Anglican Bishop
Terrorism allegation: Northern elders, youth group demand apology from Nigers president
Gov Otu lauds TETFUNDs impact on education Infrastructure
Army charges troops to remain focused, disciplined
JUST IN: NNPCL invites Obasanjo for tour of Port Harcourt Refinery
UPDATED: Oko-Jumbo leads authentic House of Assembly in Rivers, says Fubara
Kano: NDLEA arrest 1,345 suspects in 2024
Lawan commissions Radio station in Yobe North
Southeast roads receiving attention under Tinubu govt, says Ugbala
Warri Refinery: Tinubus economy revival policies yielding quick results Olori
Why I cancelled shows to attend 2025 crossover church service, by Ruger
AFCON, Club World Cup, other football events to look forward to in 2025
JUST IN: Oko-Jumbo leads authentic House of Assembly in Rivers, says Fubara
Well run an all-inclusive, accountable administration Aiyedatiwa
Insecurity: We are ready to rescue Anambra from unknown gunmen NFSS
Nothing ll stop my government, says Fubara
Lagos New Year babies receive gifts
Catholic Priest arrested for shooting dead teenager in church
Why actor Daniel Etim-Effiong married me WIfe
Tinubus unavoidable reforms will pay-off, says Orji Kalu
Akwa-Ibom holds special place in Tinubus heart-Ekpo
Dont startle me while performing, Burna Boy breaks silence on stage altercation
Funke Akindele thanks colleagues, fans amid cinema drama
Makindes wife seeks proper immunisation, breastfeeding of babies
NNPC turned down Dangotes $750m offer to manage refineries Obasanjo recounts
Labour canvasses inflation-driven minimum wage increases
Why I doubted Id make it pass 2024 Actress Moyo Lawal
2027: Peter Obi denies merger deal with PDP, NNPP
Biden says New Orleans attacker inspired by Islamic State
Indonesian envoy make case for bilateral relations
How to spur economic growth, by LCCI
Telecom service quality sinks
Nigeria can generate $100b from agric yearly, says TUC president
DMO: Fed Govt has budgetary provisions to meet debt obligations
THISDAY
Minister Pledges to Empower Women, Build Resilient Families, Safeguard Children
Ogbomoso Club to Offer Bursary to Indigent Students
2025: First Lady, Nana Shettima, Sulaiman-Ibrahim Celebrate First Baby of the Year
NNPC Now Profit-oriented Global Energy Leader, Company Tells Obasanjo, Invites Ex-President to Tour Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries
Katsina Traders Demand Rehabilitation of Deplorable Dutsin-safe-Yarkutungu Market Road
NGX Reviews Market Indices Amid Entries, Exits of Companies
Abia Earmarks N18.9bn to Help Vulnerable Persons Cope with Harsh Economy in 2025
Tax Reform Debate: SSANU to Push for Worker-friendly Tax Policy
Power Sector: Expert Raises the Alarm overof Grim Outlook
Implement Business-friendly Policies to Grow Economy in 2025
NSCDC to Expand Operational Area Commands, Stations in Enugu
NAHCON Remains Neutral in Discharging its Obligations
C River, Rinehooke Restate Importance of $350m Railway Project
Shun Covetousness in 2025, Ooni Tells Nigerians
2027: Opposition Leaders Negotiating To Produce Alternative Political Platforms, Says Lukman
Bishop Odetoyinbo Preaches Renewed Hope, Collective Action
THISDAY Awards: Nominees For Investor of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Nominees For Product of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Nominees For Company of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Nominees For Brand of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Nominees For Bank of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Nominees For Representative of the Year
Connect to Gods Power to Succeed in 2025, Says Olukoya
THISDAY Awards: Nominees For Governor of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Nominees For Minister of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Nominees For Global Bank of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Banker of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is Woman of the Year
THISDAY Awards: Titans of the Year
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is THISDAY Woman of the Year
First Lady: Tinubu Pursuing Reforms to Unlock Nations Economic Potential
Akwa Ibom, Imo Governors Sign 2025 Appropriation Bills into Law
Akpabio Defends Tax Reform Bills, Says Passage Will Benefit Nigerians
Dangote, Warri, PHarcourt Refineries, Others to Gulp 123m Barrels of Total In-country Oil Production in H1
Gliffeth Wonuigwe Advocates for Bilateral Cooperation Between Nigeria and Nordic Countries
DAILY TRUST
Akande to Tinubu: Confront corruption, while govs deal with food inflation
Fubara signs N1.1trn 2025 budget
King Newswires Review: Client Feedback on How Expert Press Release Services Maximize Your Product Launch for Unrivaled Exposure
The Ultimate Guide to Car Detailing and Security Companies in Melbourne and Brisbane
Change your ways or be voted out, Kano NNPP tells Tinubu
Mob lynches elderly woman accused of witchcraft in Benue
Maritime Unions applaud FG, Dantsoho over robust staff welfare, career advancement
Coalition urges Ribadu to end Turjis terror reign
Police launch investigation into assassination of Kwara contractor
New Year: CAN tasks Tinubu, others on compassion, accountability
Zulum approves rehabilitation, N500m running cost for Borno college
Residents, vigilantes clash in Niger
Enugu gov releases 7 inmates, pardons 1
Oyebanji appoints Adebayo as Chief of Staff
Kebbi gov orders arrest of sellers, buyers of govt agric inputs
Dangote, Obi, minister condole Gov Namadi over mother, sons death
Budget: HURIWA condemns protests against Fubara
Nigerians will smile in 2025 Shettima
How Adaptive Bitrate Improves Streaming Quality in Unstable Networks
Happy New Year 2025 from Toyin Ilori Consulting Estate Surveyors and Valuers
How to Be a Baddie on Instagram: Ultimate Guide to Slaying the Gram
Arbiquant Review 2024: Scam or Legit Trading Platform’ User Reports!
APC to Fubara: Your budget presentation to 5-member Assembly illegal
YarAdua rejected Dangotes bid to run Nigerias refineries Obasanjo
Fubara shuns Wike, describes Odili as beginning, end of Rivers politics
Tinubu spent 180 of his 580 days in office abroad Obi
Banditry: COAS Celebrates Frontline Troops at New Year
El-Rufais former Chief of Staff remanded over alleged fraud
2025: Tinubu govt not sincere on state of nation Obi
FG has adequate budgetary provisions to meet foreign, local debt obligations DMO
20yrs after: Challenges, gains of pension reforms in Nigeria
Power fund will stabilise liquidity issues in electricity sector Expert
Banks paid N215.75bn interim dividends in 2024
Onne Customs generates N634bn, impounds N150.8bn goods
NGX closes 2024 with +37.65% return
You cant review tariff without consultation, subscribers tell telcos
Customs denies demanding N76m from 70-year US returnee
Bauchi, Gombe seek lifting of crude oil from Kolmani
Audit shows no evidence of data depletion NCC
NERC to penalise DisCos over noncompliance with orders
How high fares, forex, others threatened aviation sector in 2024
Strategic Leadership in Nigeria: Transforming Challenges into Sustainable Success
NEW TELEGRAPH
Insecurity: Considers Turjis Threats Seriously, Bafarawa Tells Govts
Expert Advocates Comprehensive Master Plan To Incorporate Local Communities For Even Dev
Edo LG Crisis: Two LG Council Chairmen Impeached
Expert Advocates Comprehensive Master Plan To Incorporate Local Communities For Even Dev
APC 2022 Natl Convention: Buhari Was Neutral Ex-VON DG
New Year: Oyinlola, Clerics, Workers, Others Endorse Adeleke For Second Term
British Govt Unveils Strict Measures To Curb Smuggling
Expert Advocates Comprehensive Master Plan To Incorporate Local Communities For Even Dev
Rivers Elders Demand Apology From Wike Over Insults On Odili
Visit Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries, NNPC Ltd Tells Obasanjo
New Year: Yahaya Bello Receives Ododos Parents
Expert Advocates Comprehensive Master Plan To Incorporate Local Communities For Even Dev
Prioritize The Poor In 2025, Bishop Oluyamo Urges Tinubu
Ex-Federal Controller Of Works Murdered In Kwara
Kwara Monarch Mourns Prince Mahe, Hajia Akanbi
New Year: Prioritize Citizens Welfare To Reduce Poverty, Ajadi Urges Govts
Theres Only One Rivers House Of Assembly Fubara
Hardship: Nigeria Needs Selfless Leaders Obi
2027: Kwankwaso Will Capture Nigeria, Plush Out Tinubu NNPP Chair
Congo Court Sentences 13 Soldiers To Death
Imo Catholic Priest Arrested For Shooting Boy Over Firecracker
Ruger Shares Emotional Testimony At Crossover Service
Environment: NGO Exchanges Plastic For Food In Ondo
LG Autonomy Will Provide Impetus For Grassroots Devt Benue ALGON Chair
Group Donates Gifts To Lagos New Year Babies
Fubara Signs 1.1trn 2025 Budget Into Law
Rev Uma Ukpai Eye Centre Performs 529 Surgeries, Transforming Lives In Abia Communities
Great Expectations As EERC Assumes Full Regulation Of Enugu Electricity Market
Rev Uma Ukpai Eye Centre Performs 529 Surgeries, Transforming Lives In Abia Communities
Experts: Managing Wastes Shouldnt Be Left For Govts Alone
Expect More Development Strides In 2025 Ondo APC
Delta Police Arrest Man For Stabbing Neighbour To Death
Aiyedatiwa Promises Enhanced Welfare For Public Servants, Retirees
Obaship Crisis: Ondo Govt To Amend Chieftaincy Declaration
Tinubu Salutes NASS As Akpabio, Abbas Pledge More Support
Love Turns Sour As Ex-Husband Sets Wifes Apartment Ablaze In Edo
Lagos Christian Pilgrims Return Safely
NGX Unveils Results Of Annual Market Indices Review
DMO: FG Has Adequate Provisions To Meet Debt Obligations
Q125: Demand For Crude Oil By Local Refineries To Hit 770,500 Bpd
Telcos Urge Regulators To Take Tariff Increase Serious
Don: Nigeria At Verge Of Great Development In 2025
2025 Budget: FG Provides Adequately For Debt Servicing DMO
Stakeholders Charge Telcos To Improve Service Quality In 2025
Experts Urge Startups To Capitalise On Africas $300bn Digital Potential
Nigerias Built Environment Must Contribute To Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
Rinehooke, Cross River Advance $350m Grand Litora Railway Project
Fancy Multimedia Partners US Agencies To Empower Nigerian Artists, Entrepreneurs In 2025
Fancy Multimedia Partners US Agencies To Empower Nigerian Artists, Entrepreneurs In 2025
Fancy Multimedia Partners US Agencies To Empower Nigerian Artists, Entrepreneurs In 2025
Fancy Multimedia Partners US Agencies To Empower Nigerian Artists, Entrepreneurs In 2025
TRIBUNE
New Orleans attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar ‘100% inspired by ISIS’ ‘ FBI
Top 20 most read stories on Tribune Online in 2024
Crisis deepens in Edo LGAs as Uhunmwonde, Orhionmwon chairmen impeached
Take urgent action on insecurity or step down, Clergyman tells Soludo
Fintiri, Inuwa, others condole Gov Bala over stepmother’s demise
Gov Bassey Otu pardons 45 inmates
Gombe deputy gov announces plans for grand state cultural festival
Inuwa condoles Gov Bala over stepmother’s death
2025: We’ll run inclusive, transparent, compassionate govt ‘ Aiyedatiwa
Ondo govt reviews over 120 submissions on traditional rulers’ declarations
Group lauds Matawalle’s efforts against insecurity
New Year message: Gov Eno reels out plans for 2025
Pilgrimage not jamboree, tourism, Minister tells FCT Christian pilgrims
2025 is full of hopes, abundance for Nigerians ‘ NBC President
Obi tackles Tinubu’s govt, says Nigeria’s situation worsening daily
Delta traditional leader calls for unity, mutual trust among ethnic nationalities
Ex-minister Gwarzo commends Tinubu on economic reforms
Police hunt killers of retired Controller of Works in Kwara
Southeast not neglected in road constructions, maintenance by FG ‘ FERMA
Gombe govt partners China-based firm to promote animal feed production
Hardship: Keep hope alive in 2025, Ex-Rep member urges Nigerians
New Year: Ohanaeze urges Nigerians to embrace future of unity, progress
How NNPC rejected Dangote’s $750m offer to manage Nigeria’s refineries ‘ Obasanjo
Northern groups laud FG’s efforts in tackling insecurity in region
We prevented food prices surge in 2024, will normalise them in 2025 ‘ NWAPDI
BLUE PRINT
Aiyedatiwa promisescompassionate governancein 2025
Shehu of Borno urges Nigerians to embrace unity, peace
Minister seeks support to tackle cardiovascular diseases
Implement holistic measures to curb hardship, CISLAC urges FG
2025 budget: HURIWA urges Uzodinma to focus on rural development, governance
Kaduna: Former Commissioner faces probe over alleged money laundering, others
Northern groups demand unity among leaders, warn divisive clerics
Peter Obi, IBB meet in Minna
Jigawa government boosts LGAs healthcare with N215m equipment
Kebbi: Senator Alieru set to rejoin APC
Bala Mohammeds comments on tax reforms in order Northern group
Nigerias Vice President Shettima visits Nasarawa, government unveils plans
Tinubus reforms unavoidable, will pay-off Orji Uzor Kalu
Rapper Stormzy banned from driving
Priest k!lls boy over knockout use
2025: Dont make excuses for failure, embrace success, politician charges Ebonyi indigenes
Group backs Bala on tax reform
Tax reform: Group declares support for Bala
Ex-Kaduna Rep member commends Nigerians resilience amid hardship
Nigeria on path to economic recovery, growth underTinubu Alli
Zamfara: Ex-PDP Reps member defects to APC
Enugu: Mbah pledges to maintain speed on projects, set to commission Intl Confab Centre
2025 will be better in service delivery to Lagosians Sanwo-Olu
Monarch rallies support for Tinubu administration
A review of Tinubus maiden media chat
Nigerias anti-terrorism breakthrough
Zulumification of Borno governance
On New Year resolutions
The false report on Egba Lokan Agenda 2027s adoption of Sen. Yayi
The Nigeria/Niger diplomatic row
Palliatives: Death in quest for survival
New year: Group applauds Matawalles efforts in fight against insecurity
UK to slam travel ban, phone restrictions on smugglers
2025: Elon Musk, Zuckerberg, eight other world richest persons revealed *Full list
Why drinking alcohol, smoking cigarette are not sins Pastor Damina
2027: Peter Obi speaks on merger deal with PDP, NNPP
Imo: Uzodimma lauds Ndubuezes empowerment gesture
Sokoto: Governor Aliyus 2024 scorecard
Breaking: Abducted Archbishop, driver regain freedom
Breaking: South Korea imposes travel ban on crashed plane Jeju Air CEO
EPL: Arsenal sink Brentford to close in on Liverpool
Nwabali: NFF sends message to Super Eagles goalkeeper
Governor frees 45 inmates from prison
Im not giving up on 3rd world title Anthony Joshua
How Nigerian government secured release of seized$6m arms funds by US
Year 2025: Wike Prays for peace, progress in FCT
Tinubu to govs: We wont fight, control your LGs, fulfil expectations at grassroots
Stakeholders call for collaboration on agric data
THE AUTHORITY
Chibuzo Okereke Conferred with Ikemba Aro Title at Aro Day Cultural Festival
Nigerdock Strengthens Government Collaboration; Commissions New Nigeria Immigration Service Facility
New Year Message from the National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Amb. Dr. God knows Boladei Igali, OON
Dont embarrass FCT in Holy land, Minister charges Christian pilgrims
Senator Lawan commissions radio station in Gashua, Yobe
Delta govt invites APC on facility tour of ongoing projects
Power miinister urges citizens to protect national sssets, power infrastructure
Renew commitment to building efficient, productive, incorruptible civil service, Hosf tells civil servants
Nations situation worsening despite government denials Obi
WARRI: WHAT SHOULD NIGERIANS EXPECT FROM NNPCL AND KYARI
Northern Group Calls For Extension of Accountant Generals Tenure
Tax reform : CNG slams Presidencys threat to Bauchi gov, condemns anti-people policies
DSS Neutralize Bandits in Niger, ESN Members in S/East
New Year: Association commends Matawalles anti-insecurity efforts
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Obi Charges Tinubu To Cut Down On Foreign Trips For Selfless, Exemplary Leadership
Kwara Is Nigeria’s Undisputed Badminton Home ‘ BFN President
Support Tinubu For Turnaround Of Nigeria’s Fortunes, Oyebanji Appeals To Citizens
Peter Obi Urges President Tinubu To Lead by Example In Addressing National Issues
New Year: Yahaya Bello Receives Ododo’s Parents
Oba Oyediran Calls For Cultural Revival At First World Headdress Day In Ibadan
Elderly Woman Accused Of Witchcraft Lynched In Benue, Two Arrested
Woman Arrested For Killing Husband In Niger State After Domestic Dispute
Man Murders Mother, Sisters In Suspected Honor Killing In India
Oba Oyediran Calls For Cultural Revival At First World Headdress Day In Ibadan
Nasarawa Pledges To Support NGO’s Grassroots Football Competion
Air Enhanced Surveillance Has Made Nigeria’s Airspace Safer Now, Says NCAA
APC Rejects Fubara’s 2025 Budget Presentation To Oko-Jombo-led Assembly
NRM Disclaims Online Membership Registration Scam
KCSF Tasks KNSG To Establish Disability Commission
Fundamentals Of UI/UX Design: Principles And Best Practices
Anambra: Insecurity Has Cast Slur On Soludo’s Good Works, Says Obiejesi
Violence, Injuries Rock Uhunmwode Council Over Attempt To Install Acting Chairman
NNPP Chairman To Tinubu: Change Your Ways Or We’ll Change In 2027
We Have Only One House Of Assembly Led By Oko-jumbo, Fubara Clarifies
2025: Ajadi Urges Govts To Make Citizens’ Welfares Priority, Admonishes Wealthy Nigerians To Help The Needy
2025: PANDEF Felicitates Nigerians, Says Prospect For Niger Delta Is Bright
Shettima To Perform Official Graduation Of 1,128 Trainees On Different Vocational Skills In Nasarawa Tomorrow
Pilgrimage Is Neither Jamboree Nor Tourism, Says Mahmoud
Cleric Solicits Support For Less Privileged Nigerians
Ondo State Govt Set To Amend Chieftaincy Declaration To Check Crisis
Oba sse Worldwide Calls For Peace, Unity Of Nigeria
Obiogho Encourages Nigerians To Embrace Farming, Declares 2025 As ‘Year Of Glory To Glory
Borno Community Protests Release Of Murder Suspect By DPO
We Won’t Allow Anyone Take Rivers State For A Ride, Fubara Vows
GMI Academy Organizes Plastic Barter For Food To Save Environment
National Unity: Tinubu Will Take Nigeria To Promise Land ‘ Nwoko
Adegbite Expresses Joy Over Safe Arrival Of Lagos Pilgrims From Holy Land
NCPC: First Batch Of Christian Pilgrims From Abuja, Lagos To Holy Land, Returns Home
William Saliba’s Camp ‘Respond’ To Real Madrid Interest
Mohamed Salah Receives Lucrative Contract Offer
Hills Harvest Microfinance Bank Partners With Gbagede Ewa Ede Foundation For Omoluwabi Festival
Anti-Land Grabbing Law Will Reposition Real Estate In Ondo ‘ PrimeProperty MD
Kano Dairy Market Records N200m Daily Sales
Yuletide: Mercy Chinwo, Pastor Blessed Distribute Food To Single Mothers, Others
Eminent Historian, Prof Toyin Falola Dissects Africa’s Future On Boiling Point Arena Jan 12
Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (02/01/25)
Former WMA President Urges Nigerians To Embrace 2025 With Confidence
25 Years After Death, Foundation Builds Home For Late Moses Oisakede’s Mum
Yobe: Police Record Significant Drop In Crimes
Kano Govt Rejects Tax Reform Bills, Says They Are Ill-Timed, Lopsided
Senate Resumption: 2025 Budget, Constitution Amendment, Tax Reform Bills Top Agenda
HURIWA Endorses Fubara’s Budget Presentation, Condemns Protest By Defected Lawmakers
Bishop Urges South-East Govs To End Killings, Kidnappings In Region
Judiciary: Lawyers Urge Reforms, Accountability, Tech Advancements In 2025
Russia-Ukraine War Affecting Nigeria’s Economy, Says FG
Don’t Expect Anything Different From 2024, Nigerians Advised
LG Autonomy Not Meant To Rid You Of Powers, Tinubu Tells Govs
2025: NANS Greets Students, Pledges Advocacy For Improved Learning Infrastructures, Conducive Environment
LEADERSHIP
Police Bust Woman-led Phone Theft Syndicate, Arrest 5 Suspects In Kano
FCT FA Suspends 2 Board Members Over Gross Misconduct
Catholic Priest Allegedly Kills Boy Over Knockout In Imo
No Going Back On Demand For Independent Yoruba Nation ‘ Igboho
Police Nab Man For Alleged Defilement Of 10-yr-old Girl In Niger
British Rapper Stormzy Banned From Driving For 9 Months
27 Migrants Die In Shipwrecks Off Tunisia
US Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory For 7 African Countries
JUST-IN: NNPCL Challenges Obasanjo To Tour Of Port Harcourt Refinery
2027: Opposition, Aggrieved APC Leaders In Talks For Alternative Platform ‘Lukman
You Can’t Question My Ballon d’Or Award, Rodri Tells Ronaldo
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2025 NFL Draft Big Board: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.’s Top 150 Players – Bleacher Report
5-Star PG Mikel Brown Jr. Commits to Louisville over Kentucky, Indiana, More – Bleacher Report
6 Boxing Fights We Want to See in 2025 – Bleacher Report
7 WWE and AEW Stars Who Desperately Need to Rebound in 2025 – Bleacher Report
AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights Post Worlds End 2024 – Bleacher Report
After Ohio State’s CFP Quaterfinal Rout of Oregon, We Owe Ryan Day an Apology – Bleacher Report
ASU’s Dillingham Jokes About Cam Skattebo’s ‘Puke and Rally’ Performance vs. Texas – Bleacher Report
ASU’s Kenny Dillingham Laments Loss to Texas in CFP Bracket: ‘God, That One Sucked – Bleacher Report
B/R’s 1st Half Premier League Team of the 2024-25 Season – Bleacher Report
B/R’s Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Every NFL Week 18 Fantasy Matchup – Bleacher Report
Backstage WWE Rumors: Latest on John Cena, Randy Orton, and More – Bleacher Report
Big 12 Commish Calls for Review of CFP Refs After ASU-Texas Targeting Controversy – Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report’s Expert Week 18 NFL Picks – Bleacher Report
Browns Rumors: ‘Tear-Down’ Roster Rebuild Not Planned Despite 3-13 Record – Bleacher Report
BS Meter on Latest 2025 NBA Trade Deadline Rumors – Bleacher Report
Caitlin Clark Reveals Her ‘Welcome to the WNBA Moment’ During Historic Rookie Season – Bleacher Report
CFP Title Odds 2025: Ohio State New Betting Favorite After Rose Bowl Win vs. Oregon – Bleacher Report
College Football Playoff Picture 2025: Latest Bracket After Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl – Bleacher Report
Colts Player Rips Franchise’s Direction amid Struggles: ‘There’s No Vision Here – Bleacher Report
Cowboys Rumors: NFL Insiders Think Mike McCarthy Has ‘Small Chance’ to Return as HC – Bleacher Report
Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Talks Personal Security amid High-Profile Athlete Break-Ins – Bleacher Report
Dan Lanning Says Jeremiah Smith Is ‘NFL Ready’ at Age 19 After OSU’s Rose Bowl Win – Bleacher Report
Dan Lanning: CFP Bracket, Layoff After Bye Not to Blame for Oregon’s Rose Bowl Loss – Bleacher Report
De’Aaron Fox Trade Rumors: Magic Linked to Kings Star amid Lakers, Heat, Spurs Buzz – Bleacher Report
Deion Sanders Praises ASU’s Kenny Dillingham Despite CFP Loss to Texas: ‘Proud of U – Bleacher Report
Eagles Rumors: Nick Sirianni’s Status Eyed by Insiders If HC Has Early Playoff Exit – Bleacher Report
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley ‘At Peace’ with Sitting Out amid NFL Rushing Record Pursuit – Bleacher Report
Enyimba turn to Brown Ideye and Stanley Eguma – African Football
EPL: Arsenal sink Brentford 3-1 to close in on Liverpool – Vanguard
Agnes Keleti, Oldest Living Olympic Medal Winner, Dies at Age 103 – Bleacher Report
I’m surprised, Rodri to Cristiano Ronaldos claim Ballon dOr was unfair – Vanguard
Jaguars’ Doug Pederson Reportedly ‘Projecting Confidence’ in Job Security amid Rumors – Bleacher Report
Jahmyr Gibbs Hypes Lions vs. Vikings as ‘Cinema’ amid Week 18 NFL Playoff Picture – Bleacher Report
Jeremiah Smith, OSU Stun CFB Fans with Dominant Rose Bowl Win vs. Oregon in CFP – Bleacher Report
Justin Thomas Plans to Play ‘a Little Pissed off’ After 2024 Presidents Cup Snub – Bleacher Report
Latest 2024-25 Men’s College Basketball National Player of the Year Rankings – Bleacher Report
Liverpool ‘confident’ in sealing Salah future – African Football
Luka Doni’s Absence Worries NBA Fans as Mavs Lose to Rockets, Drop 3rd Straight – Bleacher Report
Mike McCarthy: ‘Definitely Aware’ Week 18 Could Be My Last Game as Cowboys HC – Bleacher Report
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NBA All-Star Game 2025: Giannis, Nikola Joki, Jayson Tatum Lead First Voting Results – Bleacher Report
NBA News: Pistons’ Jaden Ivey’s Leg Injury Reportedly Diagnosed as Broken Fibula – Bleacher Report
NBA Trade Rumors: ‘Strong Belief’ De’Aaron Fox Will Be More Available in Offseason – Bleacher Report
NFF sends condolences after Nwabali loses another parent – African Football
NFL Exec: Jeremiah Smith ‘Built in a Lab,’ May Be ‘Most Advanced’ WR Ever For His Age – Bleacher Report
NFL Playoff Picture 2025: Bracket Scenarios, Standings and Predictions Before Week 18 – Bleacher Report
NFL Playoff Scenarios 2025: Week 18 AFC, NFC Postseason Bracket Picture – Bleacher Report
NFL Playoff Schedule 2025: AFC, NFC Bracket Details and Latest Picks – Bleacher Report
NFL Pro Bowl Selections 2025: Voting Results and Full List of Players Announced – Bleacher Report
NFL Pro Bowl Snubs 2025: Social Media Reacts to This Year’s Biggest Omissions – Bleacher Report
NFL Rumors: Anthony Richardson Set to Return as Colts’ QB1 for 2025 Season – Bleacher Report
NFL Rumors: Jon Gruden Expected to Be ‘Hot’ HC Candidate During 2025 Hiring Cycle – Bleacher Report
NFL Rumors: Kirk Cousins Linked to Browns by Insiders; Jameis Winston Return Possible – Bleacher Report
NFL Rumors: Mike McCarthy ‘Could Set His Sights’ on Bears Job If He Leaves Cowboys – Bleacher Report
NHL Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands in the New Year – Bleacher Report
Packers Starters Will Play Week 18 vs. Bears amid NFL Playoff Picture, LaFleur Says – Bleacher Report
Patriots’ Drake Maye to Start vs. Bills; NE Clinches No. 1 NFL Draft Pick with Loss – Bleacher Report
Pistons’ Jaden Ivey Stretchered Off vs. Magic with Apparent Leg Injury – Bleacher Report
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