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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2025* *THE NATION* First Lady seeks safe digital spaces for women, girls ADC faults Tinubu's police redeployment directive ASUU to weigh strike option after talks with FG AU-EU Summit: Nigeria insists Africa must lead its security solutions, rejects private military firms Show dignity to fallen heroes in your reportage, Minister urges media 28 million social media account deactivated across major platforms - NITDA We've beefed up security in schools, other infrastructure, says Lagos CP Imo PDP dismisses Ibadan convention as 'jamboree', throws weight behind Wike Tinubu hails former NNPC GMD, Gaius-Obaseki at 80 Akpabio unveils counter terrorism strategic plan 2025-2030 Troops destroy seven illegal refineries, recover 109,000 litres of stolen products in Niger Delta No extension of deadline for ground rent payment in FCT, Wike declares Reps panel raises alarm over rising POS fraud, crypto activities by unlicensed operators MOWAA declines to appear before Edo Assembly Alleged cyberbullying of Senator: Court grants lawyer N5m bail ASUU suspends four-months strike in in Ondo varsity SEC warns against complacency after FATF grey list exi Southeast Reps caucus seeks presidential pardon for Nnamdi Kanu NANS urges Fed govt to ensure safe return of abducted students Insecurity fuelling gender-based violence across the country - NAPTIP boss Oborevwori commends Navy's role in safeguarding Nigeria's maritime assets Abiodun holds security meeting to strengthen peace, safety in Ogun Xmas: Police ban sale, use of firecrackers in FCT NNPCL declares N5.4tr profit after tax for 2024 Akpabio to defence attachés: Build adaptive intelligence framework to counter security threats Southwest governors hold emergency closed-door meeting in Ibadan Okechukwu urges Tinubu to convene special police constabulary unit to tackle insecurity Court adjourns for final address in DSS' N5.5b defamation suit against SERAP Makinde's 2026 budget proposal ambitious, people-centered - Oyo Speaker First Lady donates sanitary pads to 10,000 school girls in Oyo Tinubu prioritising security for national growth - Badaru Makinde presents N891.99bn 2026 appropriation bill to Oyo Assembly Tinubu has repositioned Nigeria's economy, says support group Nigeria's position at G20 driven by national priorities - Tuggar *PUNCH* Idoma, Ondo traditional rulers meet on cultural diversity Lagos Culture Week to showcase creative talents, fashion LASG reforms physical planning with digital system 2027: LP urges workers to join fight against APC Security concerns: Gombe gov orders all schools to close by Friday UPDATED: Panic at Borno girls' school as students flee over suspected attack Army arrests four oil thieves, seizes N150m products in Niger Delta S'West govs back Tinubu, announce new regional security measures Reps donate N20m to family of slain Kebbi school vice principal FG gets international testing licence, to reduce export rejections Army arrests suspected kidnap kingpin in Taraba Speed Darlington Still On Security Watchlist -NAPTIP Reps worry over rising fraudulent activities linked to POS Google, LinkedIn, TikTok deactivate 28 million Nigerian accounts in one year — NITDA DG Police debunk viral claims of imminent bandit attack in Kogi Fubara inspects new Rivers Assembly complex, targets December completion Kebbi gov urges Tinubu to review Nigeria's security architecture Naval chief warns officers against colluding with oil thieves Suspension of grazing law fuels insecurity in Benue, PDP gov aspirant Court adjourns DSS, SERAP defamation suit to February 2026 Accord party a fair platform for Adeleke's re-election — Oyinlola Workplace safety key to national development — NSITF boss UK rejects Nigeria's request to transfer Ekweremadu  Bauchi flags off rural roads, agricultural markets project Insecurity: Ogun to register foreigners, non-indigenes Killings: FG should allow citizens to defend themselves — Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour 'We'll use madness to cure madness,' Makinde warns against rigging 2027 election Kogi not interfering with council independence, funds — ALGON Doctors in Nigeria battle poor pay, manpower shortage - ARD-UITH Ex-minister urges Tinubu to hold terrorism financiers accountable Co-founder Ezra Olubi's dismissal followed due process - Paystack Insecurity: CAN plans five-day peace crusade in Plateau *LEADERSHIP* Online Abuse Of Women Must Stop, Says First Lady Remi Tinubu N5bn Defamation Suit Against Rights Group Adjourned To February 19 Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina Partner On Emergency Management Christmas: Police Ban Sale, Use Of Firecrackers In Abuja Oshiomhole Mocks Atiku's ADC Move, Says Ex-VP 'Lacks Capacity' To Fix Nigeria UK, Canada, Australia Launch Campaign Against Visa Fraud Insecurity: Ogun Government Orders Mandatory Registration Of Foreign Nationals SGF Confirms Terminal Leave For NEITI Executive Secretary Ogbonnaya Orji Northern Nigeria At A Crossroads 28m Social Media Accounts Deactivated Across Major Platforms In 1 Year, Says NITDA Boss South-West Governors Set Up Security Fund, Renews Call For State Police Reps Express Worry Over PoS-linked Crimes, Unlicensed Crypto Activities DSS Boss Orders Release Of Suspected IPOB Member Detained Since 2022 Europe, South Africa Secure €15.5bn For Clean Energy In Africa Things I Admire About RMD How I Overcame Forged By Hardship, Lifted By Determination Kano Targets 3.9m Children In 4th Round Of Polio Campaign Things Remembered I Miss You Can't Capture Void Left Behind—Toluwani, Late Bimbo Odukoya's Daughter Nigeria To Host Airports Council International Conference Kaduna Priest's Family Pleads With Tinubu After 4 -Week Captivity *VANGUARD* Naira appreciates to N1,465/$ in parallel market Insecurity: Akpabio unveils national counter-terrorism strategic plan 2025-2030 Kebbi, Niger schools' abductions: US to share intel, demands action DSS DG releases suspected IPOB member detained since 2022 Police takes custody of suspect in murder of FRSC officer, daughter Reps to convene special session on national security Tuesday Bandits launch fresh attack on Kwara community Southeast lawmakers urge Tinubu to grant Nnamdi Kanu presidential pardon Insecurity: FG should not shut down schools but protect them - Galadima Speed Darlington on watchlist over minor sex claim - NAPTIP School Abduction: Onanuga accuses Niger CAN chairman of 'playing games' Cross River: We never ordered closure of schools over insecurity — Commissioner 'All my impersonators are from Nigeria'- US author finds out on X S-West govs declare 'Time Is Now' for state police, launch regional security fund, digital intelligence network Police dismiss reports of planned bandit attacks in Kogi School Abductions: NANS gives FG 14-day ultimatum to rescue students Insecurity: Navy begins drills for insurgency, ground operations Insecurity: Ogun orders mandatory registration of foreign nationals *THISDAY* Disability Inclusion Conference, AbilityX 1.0, Holds in Lagos Akpabio Unveils 20252030 Counter-Terrorism Plan, Warns Insecurity Threatens Nigerias Future Comparing Formula 1 and IndyCar racing 265 Niger Catholic School Abductees Still With Terrorists, Says Official NARC Offers Solutions to National Security Challenges NNPC Releases 2024 Financial Statement, Declares N5.4tn Profit, N45.1tn Revenue Kalu: N Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review to Brief Govs Wednesday Vivazen Shots At MIT Therapy: Cyber Monday Deals For Wellness Fans Nestoil Denies Receivership Claim, Says Report False, Contemptuous Presidency: US Ready To Deepen Security Cooperation With Nigeria Via Enhanced Intelligence Support Nigerian Scholar, Prof. Idemyor, to Address Global Health Experts in Las Vegas HID Awolowo Foundation Dialogue Adopts Hybrid Format Whatadeal Trade Fair Targets SMEs Growth, Consumer Engagement Judges Absence Stalls Akpoti-Uduaghans Trial on Alleged Cybercrime Nigeria, US Move to Deepen Security Cooperation After High-Level Meetings in Washington Act Now to Ensure Nigerians Safety, APC Chieftain Tells Security Chiefs Team New Nigeria Seeks Registration as a Political Party Hacey, AccessDistributeKits, Mosquito Nets to Pregnant Women in Rivers Tunde Ayeni: Adaobi Alagwu Reached Out To Me For Out-of-Court Settlement Kwara 2027: SDP MembersJoin PDP TETFund Lagos Town Hall Meeting Holds Today Nnamdi Kanu: Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish INEE Nigeria Condemns Kebbi, Niger Students Abductions, Calls for Intensified Rescue Efforts Atiku Slams Nigerias Education System, Calls for Reform Just In: Bauchi Announces Closure of Schools Over Insecurity Internal Disputes Wont Stop PDPs 2026 Victory March in Ekiti, Says Oluyede As Senate Frontally Confronts Nigerias Security Failures 38 Eruku Worshippers Freed, 51 Students Rescued, 13 Niger Teachers Still in Captivity Chappal: Civil Matters Shouldnt Be Prosecuted Through Law Enforcement Exploring Facts and Myths about Claims of Christian Genocide in Nigeria 10 Banks DeclareN1.99trn Loan Impairment Charges on Elevated Provisioning Experts Forecast Cautious MPC Easing as Disinflation Strengthens Stock MarketDrops byN2.09trnWoW on Selloff inDangote Cement Capital Market Stakeholders Elated as T+2 Settlement Timeline Commences Nigerians Urged to Diversify Income Source, Invest in Real Estate Nigeria Poised to Boost Green Economy, Tackle Climate Change LASG, Unilag VC Advise Students on Responsible Use of Internet Chen: Bitgets US Stock-linked Futures Surpassed $5bn in Volume Interswitch Strengthens Connection, Mentorship among Tech Developers Dangotes Refinery, Nigerias Last Stand Against Oil Dysfunction Pinnacle Deepens Retail Presence with Makurdi Service Station Launch Better late than be the late Hat trick Hero Eberechi Eze Truly King of North London Derby! Nasarawa Beat El Kanemi toRegain Top Spot of NPFL Okafor Plans to Hike CIO Golf Classic Prize Purse to N100m President Tinubu to Declare OpenBig Sports Dialogue 1.0in Lagos 38 Ekuru Worshippers Freed, 51 Students Rescued, 13 Niger Teachers Still in Captivity Zenith Bank Celebrates Tech Excellence, Rewards Hackathon Winners With N140 Million At Tech Fair 5.0 SPECIAL REPORT: Alleged $1bn NestOil Debt: First Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank MDs Risk Imprisonment Over Disobedience to Court Order AGPC Inaugurates Two 100,000-barrel Condensate Buffer Tanks Shettima Departs Johannesburg, South Africa Sunday Pipeline Surveillance: PINL to Partner NDLEAs Anti-drug Campaign in Niger Delta Renaissance Takes Energy Security Advocacy to Ibadan Varsity Daily Mail Owner Strikes $650 Million Deal to Buy The Telegraph NHRC Announces Programmes for 16 Days of Activism on GBV Mediation Institute Offers to Assist ICMC with Registration to Curb Fake Institutes Former Minister Olusegun Aganga Sounds Alarm on Nigerias Stagnation Despite Disinflation, Analysts Expect Cautious Monetary Easing Fougerolle Losses N4bn, 185,733,496 Arbitration to FG *DAILY TRUST* Lagos Police arrest 56 robbery suspects, beef up security at schools, others UK rejects FGs request for Ekweremadus transfer to Nigeria Report Policemen gunned down by bandits laid to rest Nigerias Security Challenge Beyond Police, ADC tells Tinubu Auctioneers association warns MDAs against dealing with illegal Caretaker Cttee Insecurity: Ogun Gov orders mandatory documentation of foreign nationals Southwest Governors converge on Ibadan amid rising insecurity NNPCL declares N5.4trn profit for 2024 Militarys approach to insecurity not working Kebbi Gov Keep Our Schools Safe: An Open Letter to the President Intelligence: Deepen global partnerships for Nigeria, Senate tells DIA Atiku officially joins ADC Constitution amendment: N/Assembly will transmit final draft before year end Barau Insecurity: Niger shuts schools near FCT boundaries CJID urges rethink of democracy, data governance Increase Ranking with Wildnet Technologies, The Best SEO Company in Delhi AI Humanizer A Complete Guide to Humanizing AI Content Which Is Better, Tineco S5 or S7 (Stretch Steam)' (Complete 2025 Comparison) Object Remover and Video Watermark Remover: Your In-Depth How-To Guide Genocide Claim: US affirms readiness to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria Nigeria is bleeding, Obi decries widespread insecurity An open letter to Nigerians on Trumps alleged love for Chritstians Gov Bala mourns former Bauchi military administrator, General Abu Ali Bollywood star Dharmendra dies at 89 Ogun residents hail Ajadi for restoring key link roads across Torotoro Community Zamfara Sets Up Committee on New Health Sciences University Bauchi shuts down all schools over security concerns Zamfara to Extend Higher Institutions Vacation to January Over Security Concerns Instant Crypto to Naira: How Monica Processes Bitcoin and USDT Payments Fast Ambassador Ajadi Felicitates Ajadi Movement Coordinator, Alhaji Ariyo, on His Birthday Bunza, NDIC clash over Banana Island property Margi Worldwide Honours Governor Fintiri Zamfara First Lady Flags Off Statewide Immunisation Advocacy Campaign PHOTOS: Adamawa Govt Donates Patrol Vehicles to Boost Security Operations Zamfara Awards Scholarships to Train Indigenous Pilots Zamfara Commissions Sexual Assault Referral Centre Named After First Lady Zamfara Invests N500m to Improve Child Nutrition, Support Vulnerable Women, Children DSP Barau: A Symbol of Personal Durability NIGERIA DAILY: Is School Closure The Only Answer To Student Abductions Meet the podcasts driving Nigerias boldest conversations 2027: Kano APC leaders convene strategy meeting Atiku to pick up ADC membership card Monday Norths survival hinges on leadership reform Prof. Ibrahim Arewa in the next 25 years Arewa in the next 25 years: A scholarly futures analysis in response to Jibrin Ibrahims warning Atiku Seeks Probe of TSA Revenue Outsourcing to Private Firm Shehu Sani: Withdrawal of Police from VIPs May End Up As Mere Statement Insecurity: 13 teenage girls abducted in Borno Atiku to pick up ADC membership card today How Southern Kaduna moved from opposition fortress to APC stronghold Insecurity: NPAN calls for action, elects Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru as president NBTE to host international conference on decentralized AI system for Polytechnics Political group registers 43m members, sets December 4, for national convention How villagers discovered 5 dead bodies riddled with bullets near FCT Man allegedly rapes 2-year-old child in Ekiti Meth, cocaine consignments intercepted at Lagos airport Parents, teachers lament teachers shortage in FCT schools FCT organises health week FCT poll: Why I joined AMAC chairmanship race ADC candidate *NEW TELEGRAPH* SGF Confirms Statutory Termina Leave For NEITI ESecretary Circular Road: Well Explore Possibilities Of Compensation, Resettlement Makinde Defence Minister Urges Integrated Intelligence To Counter Evolving Security Threats Wike: Well Enforce Ground Rent Payment Compliance, No More Extension US English Access Program Honors Nigerian Teacher, Obinegbu US Condemns Mass Abduction Of Students, Teachers In Nigeria Subair Named Board Chair As LIRS Emerges Top Revenue Agency Trumps Threat: Akpabios Aide Harps On Unity Of Northern Youth Kanu: SEast Reps Appeal To Tinubu For Political Resolution How Floating Of Naira by CBN Boosts NNPL Profit In 2024 Ojulari Oborevwori Hails Navys Role In Safeguarding Nigerias Maritime Assets EU Initiative Positions Women As Drivers Of Digital Equality In Northern Nigeria Legislative Aides Move To Salvage Democracy In Africa Insecurity: Retired Army Officer Urges NAssembly To Modernize Military Kogi Assembly Urged To Domesticate Nigeria Tax Acts Students Kidnapping Threatens Future Of Nigeria Education, National Devt Group NNPC Ltd Declares 5.4trn Profit After Tax Akinyemi To Tinubu: Declare Emergency Rule On Insecurity Edo: NDLEA Arrests Social Influencer, Another For Lacing Cookies With Cannabis Plateau Past Councillors Reject Mutfwangs Alleged Bid To Join APC Kanus Family Demands Nullification Of Conviction Reggae Legend, Jimmy Cliff Dies At 81 Abiodun Meets Security Chiefs, Reaffirms Oguns Commitment To Sustained Peace Shettima Arrives Angola To Represent Tinubu At 7th AUEU Summit 2027: Benue APC Elders Endorse Tinubu, Pass Vote Of Confidence On Akume Insecurity: High-Level Engagements Between Nigeria, US Will Strengthen Partnership Presidency EU Deepens Push For Womens Digital Leadership With Venture Studio Launch Lagos Assembly Begins Review Of Auditor General Report On MDAs How DSS, NAF Raid Ensured Kidnapped Worshippers Rescue Security Sources Niger School Attack: St. Mary Releases Names Of 265 Victims Insecurity: High-Level Engagements Between Nigeria, US Will Strengthen Partnership Presidency Commuters Stranded As Accident Paralyzes LagosIbadan Expressway HYPREP Sabotaging FG In Ogoni With Failed Water Projects Group UNILORIN Flags Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations With A Walk Kanus Life Imprisonment, Politically Motivated Ijaw Diaspora Council PRIFGLA Appoints Ndutimi Donkumo New Director NASME Holds 20th Intl Summit, Exhibition With Exhibitors Foundation Commends FG, Urges More Effort To End Hunger 2027: Its Igbominas Turn To Produce Kwara South Senator Group FG, China Deepen Infrastructure Partnership As Works Minister Hosts CGGC Delegation Group Honours Onunkwo, Umeadi, Ekwunife As Anambra Community Role Models Hedgerow Partners NCDMB To Train Youths On Cost Engineering In Lagos G20 Summit: Nigeria, Canada Strengthen Ties As Ministers Hold Bilateral Talks Okonjo-Iweala Decries Kidnappings Across Nigeria Kaduna Govt Issues OneWeek Ultimatum To El-Rufai To Prove 1bn Bandits Claim Ajadi Reaffirms Movements Power To Influence Ogun 2027 Victory Femi Adebayos King Of Thieves Pt2 Hits Community Cinemas For 4K *BLUE PRINT* Odira Nwobu: Another Nollywood actor d!es Why Im proud of my Nigerian heritage Bukayo Saka AMAC chairman donates food items to Abuja community members affected by demolitions Former Plateau councillors reject Governor Mutfwangs move to join APC Why DICOND7Gs new weapons manufacturing milestone matters for Nigerias defence future Official Palmer out of Barca clash Maresca Swansea appoint ex-Liverpool coach Matos Kitts given 9-year ban in corruption case Rangers sack CEO Stewart & sporting director Thelwell Inoue beats Nasukawa to win WBC bantamweight title Ditcheva to fight Kielholtz in February Fashion tech trailblazer Imah hits $400m fortune as SpreeAI becomes a $1.5bn unicorn Festivities: FCT Police warns against knockout explosives sale, use APCG3 lambasts group advocating replacement of partys national chair Constitution review: Barau, Kalu woo state assemblies with historic legacy campaign ahead of voting Dan Agbese: Farewell to the Great Conscience of Journalism Global South media, think tanks pool wisdom to improve global governance UNILORIN declares lecture free day, holds anniversary walk show Pupils literacy assessment: Nigeria gain big, records early-grade reading Witness to court: SERAP dont criticise, we promote transparency, accountability Paystack fires co-founder Ezra Olubi over alleged sxual misconduct OchIdoma reaffirms bond with Ondo Kingdom Nimrod congratulates Nigeria Customs ladies for winning 2025 Super Volleyball Championship Political sabotage fueling insecurity Orji Uzor Kalu Love, not war will end insecurity Jimoh Ibrahim Atiku urges increased investment in education An open letter to Nigerians on Donald Trumps love for Nigerian Christians Handball Premier League set for decisive phase action in Lagos How Tinubu supervised rescue of kidnapped Eruku Church members Kanus life imprisonment verdict violation of constitutional rights Family Shehu Sani hits El-Rufai over N1bn payment claim to bandits Nigerias country of particular concern label sparks strategic geopolitical, sovereignty debate Alleged cybercrime: Court adjourns Senator Natashas trial WhatsApp introduces new feature for iPhone users Pogba returns after 2-year absence as Monaco suffer heavy defeat to Rennes Nigeria Customs are Champions of 2025 Super Volleyball Championship Why Engr. 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Deigh possesses technical leadership, engineering insight Nigeria cant ignore Nigerias DTigers head to Tunis for Qatar 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers Lawyer faults Kanus conviction, says its unconstitutional Ogun: NANSJCC accuses governors aide of impersonation, misconduct ISWAP abducts 13 teenage girls in Borno 2 arrested over attack on fuji star Obesere DTigers unveil 12-man squad for 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers *Full list CAF delays announcement on AFCON 20292035 hosting as competition tightens Rescue of 38 Erukuworshipers, 50 Niger pupils shows security agencies working Tinubu 2027: Uyo APC endorses Tinubu, Eno for second term in Akwa Ibom Sanwo-Olu conferred with honourary doctorate degree Sustain the foreign reserves accretion Kwara: Bandits reduce ransom to N20M for each38 hostages Katung lists roads, healthcare, electrification as priorities for Southern Kaduna Group condemns attack on journalist, others Otedola Road crash: LASTMA rescues 8-month- old infant, 4 pedestrians suffer severe injuries Borno: Dep speaker confirms abduction of 13 female farmers in Askira-Uba LGA Troops nab notorious kidnapper Umar in Taraba Etsu Nupe mourns Emir of Sulejas wife, says demise a great loss Malami applauds CIS Aishas legacy at retirement ceremony If Im to return to this world, Ill remain a Marghi man- Fintiri Stakeholders in South-west outline comprehensive strategy to curb insecurity Borno: Again, troops repel Boko Haram invasion in Magumeri council *GUARDIAN* NNPCL targets higher production, stronger gas monetisation amid cost cuts Ibadan Circular Road: Makinde to explore possibilities of compensation, resettlement Phillips Consulting Leads Nigerias PASGA Initiative into a New Phase of Skills Assessment to Drive National Workforce Transformation Rep Oke expands technical education scholarship to 420 more students NADF, MasterCard flag off N1.5b credit facility for 12,000 women farmers 16 Days Activism: NAPTIP moves to tighten the noose on GBV offenders Sell Bitcoin to Naira in Seconds with Monica Cash Best BTC to NGN Rates in Nigeria UNIMED inducts first set of food scientists Ex-legislators warn opposition against politicising school pupils kidnappings Jigawa PDP elders accuse party leaders of power grab Gov Abiodun warns traditional rulers against allocating land to strangers Lakurawas Expanding Shadow: governance, coercion, and religious manipulation in Northwest Nigeria NDLEA arrests social media influencer, partner over cannabis-laced sweets in Edo Reps Southeast caucus urges Tinubu to pardon Nnamdi Kanu Nigerias climate health future needs resilience, data Expert Former APC councillors forum rejects Muftwangs alleged defeciton plans Tompolo conferred doctorate degree by Edwin Clark varsity FG canvases transparent procurement to curb corruption, decries $18b loss yearly Tinubu Support Group urges media to uphold national security in reporting Fleeing suspect in FRSC officer, daughters murder case arrested in Ghana 2027: Atiku formally joins ADC, registers in Adamawa N5b suit: We advance economic rights, not anti-government criticism, SERAP tells court Thugs demolish N500m Surulere bakery despite pending court ruling US warns Nigerians of fake jobs, visa scammers Mining sector can boost Nigerias economic growth, says Malami Restrictions on campus radio threaten training in varsity, others, broadcasters tell NBC Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi alleges unfair dismissal amid misconduct probe Five things to try as 2025 International Trade Fair opens in Lagos Insurgency: Nigeria, U.S. strengthen security partnership US ends 15% tariff on Ghana cocoa, farm exports Tired of the usual cakes' Try these delicious flavours Alleged cybercrime: Judges absence stalls Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghans trial UK budget tests Labour govts credibility Giroud brace earns Lille win over Paris FC in Ligue 1 Olamide sells out OVO Arena in his first solo UK show in almost a decade Snapchat begins age checks in Australia ahead of social media ban Barcas Lopez showing summer suitors Chelsea what they missed EU, Africa leaders to talk trade and minerals, as Ukraine looms large Messi magic as Miami thrash Cincinnati, face NYCFC next African players in Europe: Salah frustrated as Liverpool crash Insecurity: VIEW urges strategic protection of students, decries school closures Taraba payroll audit sparks tension as committee, accountant general dispute findings 2027: Igbominas want Kwara South senate seat Tinubu being undermined by political saboteurs, not security lapses Sen. Kalu Security forces have located camp holding abducted Kebbi schoolgirls Matawalle In pictures: Tinubu holds high-level security meeting amid rise in kidnappings, banditry Europe leads clean energy campaign in Africa, mobilises 15.5b Is Nigeria cursed, or are we the curse' Obi laments over insecurity U.S. urges Nigerian govt to capture kidnappers of schoolgirls Bauchi closes public, private schools over insecurity LASG to deploy N244.82b bond proceeds into key sectors Expectations high as Tinubu opens Big Sports Dialogue today How I overcame production struggles to shape Trish O Couture Patricia Onumonu Abeokuta to host maiden West Africa Para Games 2027: Rep Nalaraba kicks against APC zoning arrangement in Nasarawa Umahi donates speedboat to NSCDC in Lagos to protect Third Mainland Bridge, others How racketeering worsens low-income earners housing crisis COP 30:Countries to scale up climate finance, endorse just transition Insecurity: PDP accuses Tinubu of capitulating to terrorists, faultsschool closure *THE AUTHORITY* Ex-UNIABUJA VC, Prof. NaAllah to deliver lecture at Imam Bashirs book launch Babatunde emerges best graduating student of Al-Azhar University, Cairo DSS N5.5b Defamation Suit: SERAP Deputy Director Admits to No Invasion By Operatives FG flags off natl council on livestock, targets $74bn market DSS N5.5b Defamation Suit: SERAP Witness Admits to No Invasion By Operatives Wike inspects two key FCT roads, hints on completion The Nigerian Tax Act 2025: A Game Changer for Real Estate Appraisal-Olumofe Dele Oluwole North-Central APC Forum call for Yilwatdas resignation reckless, ill-motive APC G3 Financial institutions cruciallyto workers security NSITF Renewed Hope Initiative: How First Lady Oluremi Tinubu is making a mark Hypocrites in Kebbi APC begin work Insecurity: Resign or seek help, PDP tells Tinubu Laments abduction of 340 students in one week Niger State Caucus condemns kidnapping of St.Marys school students Osun lawmaker commits N40m to support 1,500 students Ten years after: NNPP leader Kwankwasos supporters eulogize Prince Abubakar Audu Police arrest mad man around EBSU sec sch over rape of student IMSG uncover plans for power outage sabotage Fireworks are banned in Imo -CP Plateau govt set to introduce 15 more metro buses to cushion economic hardship Insecurity: Tinubu withdraws VIPs police, FG to recruit 30,000 policemen Group engages Plateau youths on digital content design for resource optimization, peace advocacy MNKs life jail: Amb. Bianca Ojukwu, Sen Umeh Obi react Boko Haram: Viral motorcycle video is not of Book Haran, Imo Police Command warns Gov Nwifuru emerges BOT Chairman, Forum of Former Presiding Officers of State Assemblies 25-yr-old suspected secessionist arrested in Anambra 50 abducted Niger Catholic school students escape, reunite with families Breakthrough:38 Kwara church abductees rescued FG *DAILY TIMES* FG warns fish farmers against antibiotic misuse Paystack fires co-founder Olubi over alleged sexual misconduct Closure of schools depicts Tinubu surrendering governance to terrorists PDP Niger Lawmakers Condemn Kidnap of St. Marys School Students, Demand Stronger Security Response Atiku demands probe of Xpress Payments Solutions appointment as TSA collector FIRS dismisses allegations of political motivation over appointment of revenue collection platform Kalu blames surge in insecurity on politicians ahead of 2027 elections NNPC reports 5.4 trillion profit, unveils $60 billion investment plan for energy transition South-East reps ask President Tinubu to pardon Nnamdi Kanu Atiku Abubakar joins ADC, says leaving PDP was heartbreaking Lagos APC hits PDP over security criticism, defends Tinubus handling of kidnappings Zamfara Govt pledges efficient electricity generation, distribution, management Kidnapping: Ex- Military President Abubakar urges Nigerians to support security agencies Lumumba to deliver UNILORIN anniversary lecture Thursday Ondo CP conducts strategic security assessments across border communities CISLAC expresses concern over kidnapping of school children Taraba Govt orders all boarding schools closed Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food, fuel suppliers to bandits in Kwara Tinubu announces rescue of all 38 abducted Kwara worshippers 230,000 Nigerians in need of kidney transplant Varsity Don CAN: 50 abducted Niger pupils escape, reunite with families Troops Arrest Wanted Kidnapper Negotiating N20m Ransom in Taraba Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police from VIP Escorts Naira Slumps to 1,456.72/$ as Demand Pressures Mount Despite Reserve Gains Yuletide: Police Announce Total Ban on Fireworks in Imo, Plateau Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police escorts from VIPs FCTA Begins Promotion Exams for 8,000 Workers on Tuesday *PREMIUM TIMES* Reps panel alarmed at rising POS fraud, unlicensed crypto operations Defection: Is Nigeria sliding into Chinese democracy', By Yushau A. Shuaib MUSIC REVIEW: Very Stubborn is a quiet sequel, with Victony scaling down, holding back Court adjourns ex-Benue governor Suswams N3.1 billion fraud trial for final arguments Insecurity: PREMIUM TIMES Editor-in-Chief calls for creation of mobile app for reporting kidnappings, robberies, other attacks MDC 2025: Tech Giants Are Becoming Democracys Gatekeepers Luminate VP Ground Rent: Defaulters may lose property, Wike warns, says no extension for payment Dear country-folks, Trumps love for Nigerian Christians is simply about gain, By Femi Fani-Kayode Families displaced by Boko Haram face starvation after being resettled in new Adamawa homes ECOWAS Must Reconnect With Citizens to Remain Relevant, Experts Warn Insecurity: Im Ready for War- Pastor Adefarasin declares amid attacks on churches, schools Insecurity: Leave pastors alone Apostle Johnson Suleman tells Nigerians INEE Country focal person advocates support for children living in emergency situations Atiku officially joins ADC ahead of 2027 elections Phillips Consulting leads Nigerias PASGA initiative into a new phase of skills assessment How bandits abducted 40 women, children in Kebbi before abducting schoolgirls African Archery Championships: Nigeria claims double silver in Abidjan Again, court reschedules Akpoti-Uduaghans cybercrime trial Bandits control Kwara forest, say freed worshippers Paystack fires Ezra Olubi over serial misconduct allegations MDC 2025: CJIDs Media and Development Conference Opens in Abuja (PHOTOS) Constitution Review: NASS joint committee, state speakers hold retreat, seek cooperation on 87 proposed amendments How Nigeria Police Force violated procurement laws in awarding multi-billion naira contracts Audit Report Global economy better than feared but worse than needed IMF BREAKING: NNPC posts N5.4 trillion net profit in 2024 Official TRAVELOGUE: Inside Limpopo, South Africas pristine, Eden-like dreamscape Which is the rogue state now, after Americas G20 snub', By Phillip Van Nierkerk Insecurity: What Nigerias delegation discussed with US officials Presidency What were doing to tackle threats to Nigerias security ANALYSIS: Can Africa bolster its bargaining power at EU-AU summit Auditor-Generals report exposes CACs N118.75 million undocumented spending on Nigerian lawmakers, others Society of Nigerian broadcasters warns NBC not to close campus radio stations NASS Roundup: 100,000 new soldiers recruitment, lawmakers death, other stories from Senate NASS Roundup: Age-reduction bill, police pensions crisis, illegal mining probe, other stories from House of Reps Were just rebuilding the team now Coach Lama speaks as Remo Stars secure back-to-back wins You wont believe what these 68-year-olds cooked! Inside the debut of KidsCook Showdown 1.0 MDC 2025: CJID chief executive calls for democratic, data-governance rebirth in Africa An agenda for reform III, By Uddin Ifeanyi Tunde Ayeni rejects Adaobi Alagwus out-of-court settlement offer Restoring Balance, Renewing Hope: The imperative of Anim state creation for a fairer Nigeria, By Ijeomah Arodiogbu Four prophetic visions God gave me about Nigeria, By Ayo Akerele AIICO, Zenith, Vitafoam top stock pick this week FIRS dismisses Atikus claims, warns against politicising tax administration Bayelsa governor, lawmakers spend millions on foreign medical care while women, children die in neglected PHCs Zenith Bank celebrates tech excellence, rewards Hackathon winners with 140m at Tech Fair 5.0 AFCON 2025: NFF boss visits injured Ola Aina as countdown intensifies 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers: Nigeria unveils 12-man squad EDITORIAL: Ending insecurity and school kidnappings across Nigeria Governor Radda invited as first Nigerian keynote speaker at ChangeNOW 2026 in Paris Imo govt, EEDC trade words over alleged plot to sabotage electricity project Tinubu orders withdrawal of police officers guarding VIPs for core police duties EPL: Arsenal go six points clear after Eze hat-trick sinks Spurs NPFL Roundup: Anas Yusuf shines as Nasarawa United return to top spot Thirteen people abducted as soldiers kill 18 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno President Tinubu to declare open Big Sports Dialogue 1.0 in Lagos Ex-counsel blames legal teams lack of strategy for Nnamdi Kanus conviction Lagos-Calabar Highway: Court strikes out WinHomes estate suit against FG, contractor Reinventing Nigeria, By Wole Olaoye On whose mandate do judges stand', By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu One mistake changed everything Finidi laments second-half Champions League collapse in Cairo Tinubu confirms release of 38 abducted Kwara worshippers as governor details joint rescue operation Not a genocide, but religious freedoms are at risk in Nigeria, By Nengak Daniel Gondyi NCDMB partners Renaissance, First E&P, to launch Nigerian Engineering Olympiad JUST IN: All kidnapped worshippers in Kwara freed, Tinubu says, pledges to secure Nigerians Schools under siege, leadership missing: Amaechi blasts Tinubu over worsening security challenges Insecurity: PDP accuses Tinubu of surrendering to terrorists, wants president to seek help or resign Insecurity: Ex-NBA president challenges Tinubu to name those allegedly waging war against Nigeria The girls of Chibok, Maga,Papiri and our Frankenstein, By Festus Adedayo Niger School Abductions: 50 pupils escape, reunite with families CAN chair Article of Faith: Walking in the spirit, By Femi Aribisala Terror Threat: Ondo police conduct security assessment of police facilitiesat border communities Obeseres Attack: Weve arrested three suspects Okitipupa LGA Chairman reveals Guardian publisher, Maiden Alex-Ibru, emerges new NPAN president The fault lines beneath Nigerias peace, By Sunday Ogidigbo Gov Radda woos European firms to invest in Katsinas PPP projects After 18 years in fashion, Trish O unveils luxury jewellery line Obeseres attack, Portable vs Cubana Chief Priest, other ent stories from last week MUSIC REVIEW: Tems doesnt need noise to reign, Love Is a Kingdom makes it clear How thugs beat me, fled with bag of money Obesere narrates Ondo attack The NigeriaUS story of genocide, By Ismail Auwal *SPORT* 2025: Calabar set to host 2nd National Council on sports conference - Blueprint 2026 World Cup fallout:Inconsistency, Super Eagles greatest flaw Okocha - Blueprint African players in Europe: Salah frustrated as Liverpool crash - Vanguard Arsenals Eze revels in special hat-trick after destroying Spurs - Guardian Atletico snatch late win at Getafe with own-goal - Vanguard CAF C/L: Unforced errors, others cost Rivers United victory against Pyramids, says Finidi - Guardian Comparing Formula 1 and IndyCar racing - Thisday Eberechi Ezes derby hat-trick sends Arsenal 6-points clear - Blueprint Egor, Orhiomwon LGA record victories in Benin Unity Cup - Daily Trust EPL: Arsenal Beat Tottenham 41 As Eze Scores Hat-Trick - New Telegraph EPL: Eze bags hat-trick as Arsenal crush Tottenham to go 6 points clear - Blueprint Ezes brilliant hat-trick sinks Spurs as Arsenal go six clear - Daily Trust Guardiola ashamed over behaviour at Newcastle - Vanguard Hat trick Hero Eberechi Eze Truly King of North London Derby! - Thisday Historic! 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