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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025* *PUNCH* Kano, Turkish foundation partnership to grow critical sectors Yahaya presents relief materials to Gombe flood victims Kano recommits to transparency, accountability - Commissioner Kwara expresses confidence in KW-SAPZ Airlines, stakeholders reject new aviation tax burden Sanwo-Olu hails C&S' contributions to community growth No killings, mass burial in Yobe — Govt INEC shortlists 14 new party applicants, disqualifies 157 Soldiers' N5,000 feeding allowance, N100,000 salary poor - Ndume Refinery probe: EFCC grills Kyari again, seizes passport Lagos port adopts technology to end truck diversions 2027: Jonathan, Obi hold closed-door meeting LASG engages stakeholders on 2026 budget A'Ibom eyes 24-hour electricity after MoU with REA Court summons Mark, others over ADC leadership tussle Sanwo-Olu warns against illegal dredging Doctors may begin strike today as fresh ultimatum elapses Fayose, Ekiti community back Oyebanji's re-election Distance learning students not inferior to on-campus scholars - UNILAG VC ASHA MFB unveils low-income earners' protection scheme Dangote dismisses NUPENG allegations, recommits to labour rights Govt honours 375 LG workers Wole Soyinka survives abduction, robbery attempt in Bucharest Natasha's lawyer, NLC warn Senate of lawsuit, protest Adeleke empowers 2,000 as traders, artisans back re-election Christ Embassy hosts 'Night of Blessings' at TBS today Supporters await Fubara's London return ahead resumption FCCPC recovers N10bn as banking, fintech top consumer complaints NiMet predicts three days thunderstorms, rain nationwide, warns of fooding Andre Onana joins Trabzonspor from Man Utd on loan Troops rescue 17 kidnap victims in Kogi Why 2025 Hajj services payments were delayed — NAHCON *VANGUARD* New Benue Assembly Speaker sacks principal officers Northern youth leaders call for calm amid rising political tensions in Kebbi Anyanwu defends Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's legacy Eagles and Chiefs clash in Super Bowl rematch Russia threatens Poland over Belarus border closure Secondary Schools with unqualified teachers to lose WAEC, NECO accreditation - FG Party registration: INEC clears ADA, ANC, 12 others for next stage Trial begins for man accused of golf course plot to kill Trump Jonathan, Obi in closed-door meeting in Abuja Banking, Fintech top consumer complaints as FCCPC recovers N10bn Porous borders, insufficient patrols: Police can't end VIP protection - IGP Egbetokun Otukpo Legislature petitions Benue Assembly over closure of Chamber by LG Chairman Development of solid minerals imperative for economic growth - Abbas Crude oil losses drop to 9,600 barrels daily, says NUPRC FG to begin 2025 budget implementation by September end Shettima orders speedy disbursement of FG's N250bn loan for smallholder farmers at single digit Lagos declares war on illegal dredging, land reclamation ADC diaspora chapter hails INEC recognition of Mark, Aregbesola Edo Migration agency rescues teens en route Libya BRT lane not for motorists — LASTMA clears air on Idi-Iroko corridor Lagos will not rest until malaria is history — Sanwo-Olu FG scraps 5% telecom tax on voice, data services South Sudan charges VP with murder after attack kills 250 soldiers *THE NATION* Nigeria eyes mining, agriculture to balance trade with South Africa Why we accept US deportees- Ghana FULL LIST: World's best countries for high earners in 2025 Ulamas hold prayers for Tinubu's, Barau's success in Kano Angry residents lynch 'Okada rider' over alleged robbery in Ondo Implementation of 2025 budget begins September — FG Ladoja blames supporters of Ooni, Alaafin for  supremacy feud ADA, 13 other associations scale INEC's first hurdle as commission disqualifies 157 IGP orders monthly reports from border commanders Shettima orders swift disbursement of ₦250bn loan to smallholder farmers Soldiers neutralise terrorists, arrest suspects with N8.7m ransom Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo denies rift with Aiyedatiwa LASTMA refutes viral video claiming approval of BRT lane use at Idi-Iroko Adelabu seeks training for power sector Tinubu's policies good for economy, says Nigerian Economic Society ADC: Court to hear suit against Mark, Aregbesola, others Monday NFF should be disbanded if Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup, says Mikel Obi DSS arraigns three over alleged terrorism, kidnapping FUOYE lecturers begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries Nigeria to face Venezuela in Houston in preparation for AFCON 2025 Nigeria's crude oil losses fall to 16-year low of 9,600 barrels daily - NUPRC FCCPC recovers over N10bn for consumers, resolves 9,091 complaints across 30 sectors Ondo women endorse Tinubu for second term, pledge 95% votes in 2027 Akwa Ibom labour unions pull out of NLC's planned protest, pledge loyalty to Gov Eno Solid minerals development key to Nigeria's progress, says Speaker Abbas NPA deploys electronic barrier system to end truck diversion at Lagos port Police arrest 5,176 suspected kidnappers, cultists, others in Enugu FUOYE parents raise alarm over non-accreditation of radiography programme Chelsea face 74 FA charges over agent payments Troops arrest 2 suspected cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau NABTEB releases results of NBC/NTC exams NITDA reviews standard for data exchange on unified, secure platforms Ex-minister Adegoroye hails Tinubu for sustaining Akure-Ado road project Two teenage girls rescued in Edo after failed trafficking attempt to Libya *THISDAY* Shettima Directs Speedy Disbursement Of FGs N250bn Loan For Smallholder Farmers At Single Digit Abiodun: Marketing Ogun to the World ICPC Recovers over 7bn, $1M Alleged Proceeds of Corruption in Northwest Former KwaraSpeaker Advocates the Inclusion of IREV inthe Electoral Actto Reduce Rigging Tinubu Mourns Political Ally, AVM Okorodudu Excitement as Ilisan-Ilara-Akaka-Ode-Remo Road Nears Completion FG, Chinese Firm Seal Historic Deal on Local Insulin Production Troops Rescue 17 Abducted Victims in Kogi Citing Interest of Justice, Appeal Court Asks Chief Registrar to Sell and Escrow Crude Belonging to GHL, Conoil/NNPCL in FPSO Tamara Tokini Varsity Don Unveils Adefulu Model to Drive Business Success Through Marketing Ansaru Leader, Mahmud Usman, Bags 15 Years Jail Term for Illegal Mining From Africa with access: why 1win is more than just a betting app Communications Veteran Inaugurates Tuition-free PR Academy to Groom Young Professionals FG Begins Civil Service Audit, Skills Gap Retreat Bandits Kill One, Cart Away 100 Cows in Fresh Attack in Kwara Lagos Intensifies Drive to Cut Malaria to Pre-elimination Level, Says Sanwo-Olu Ndume To Tinubu: Ignore Calls For Service Chiefs Sacking, Order More Arms Procurement, Troops Training Ecosystem Restoration: CSO Sensitises NDelta Communities Activist Tasks FG to Extend N3.8trn Infrastructure Devt to Niger Delta Mutfwang Recommits to Economic Empowerment of Women Asaba Community EndorsesOborevwori for Second Term Benue Constructs 1,080 Housing Unit Estate in Makurdi Umahi Decries East-West Road Slow Work Pace, Insists on Dec 15 Deadline Sokoto Approves N38.8bn Budget Reallocation Dangote Cement Shareholders ReceiveN3.3 Trillion Dividend in 15 years Ogun Wins Sustainability Award at IATF 2025 in Algiers Oyebanji: No Division in Ekiti APC Tinubu Orders Agric Ministry to Tackle Food Prices, as FG Launches Transport, Input Reforms Ozekhome Faults Senate Over Continued Suspension of Natasha Gulf of Guinea Round-Table: Global CEOs, Top Diplomats, Ministers, Govs Meet in New York Suspected Gunmen Kill 3 Police Officers in Kogi Publisher Laments Increase in Tuition Fees, High Cost in Education Sector At Lagos Stakeholder Engagement, FSGRN Clarifies Grey Areas Imole Millionaire Confirms October 9 Launch How CBN Reforms, Stable Economy is Opening Domestic Markets for FDI inflows Nigerian Businesses Must Embrace AI in the Future of Work Safer Gaming for Africa Conference Holds Nigerian Pro Leagues Eighth Season and Making of Esports Culture Truecaller Transforms Caller ID with AI Zinox Partners KongaCares to Computerise Schools PalmPay Champions Local Partnerships, Trust at GITEX Nigeria 2025 ZohoLaunches Product, Expands AI Suite with Agents Tools Tripoint Travels to Tackle Youth Unemployment with Internship Programme Nigerian Businesses Lead in AI Adoption as Zoho Customers Growth Reach 75% Report: Achieving Global Internet Connectivity by 2030 Will Require $2.8trn Investment APM Terminals Empowers Young Women with Groundbreaking Female Mechanic Training Initiative Ekine: Brand Perception Will Improve Quality of Products Mastercard, NDPC Collaborate on Virtual Privacy Training Bankit MFB Showcases Nigerias Fintech Growth at GITEX Africa Sophos Births Initiative to Strengthen Cybersecurity Rotary Club Ewutuntun toHost District Governor of International District 9111 OnePort 365 Launches Cost-saving Package for Freight Forwarders Intreensic Hosts Inaugural X Live Session on the Future of Fintech Hiring in 2025 Data Science Expert Oluwatosin Lawal unveils Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering detection strategies with Advanced Analytics Lets Talk About Suicides NPFL Moves against Unaccredited Youth Leagues Rohr Dreams of Qualifying Benin Republic for the World Cup Chelle Remains Optimistic Despite Super Eagles Fading Hopes Ayoola, Musa Win 2nd Atanda Musa U-15 National Championship *DAILY TRUST* Jonathan, Obi meet as talks over 2027 gain momentum FIRS Official: No going back on VAT for air tickets Kano takes over 324 housing units as Gov Yusuf clears N4.5bn liability Emir of Ilorin, CP go spiritual over insecurity Fresh crisis hits NUPENG, Dangote relationship as union halts fuel loading Ebola: A Scourge Resurfacing El-Rufai must account for his stewardship APC chieftain Terrorism: Ansaru leader jailed for 15 years IPC Condemns Arrest, Detention of Journalists Nigerias $1.7bn fish, livestock annual imports bill worrisome NABTEB releases 2025 NBC/NTC results Drug Abuse Taking Dangerous Dimensions In Schools US court: How NNPC official wired $2.1m into America illegally Fani-Kayode: Reports Linking Me With NFF Chairmanship false Ndume: Sacking Service Chiefs wont end B/Haram crisis Trump deports first set of Nigerians Strike: Resident doctors give FG fresh 24 hours Sarauniyar Kasar Hausa, Lubna Mohammed Gusau, PhD, Makes history at Hawan Gani Festival in Daura 2 months after, INEC recognises ADC leadership Now that we can SEE Women affairs ministry staff protest poor welfare Tinubu orders FEC cttee to crash food prices EFCC quizzes Mele Kyari over $7.2bn refinery fund NIGERIA DAILY: Why Nigerias Rainy Season Claims Lives Despite Early Warnings Early campaign threatens democracy INEC Qatar denies issuing fresh visa requirements for Nigerians 4% FOB charge, needless burden on Nigerians Enugu wins N100m model green state award Osimhen faces spell out as ankle sprain treatment begins Aruna storms into WTT Champions Macao round of 16 FG to decriminalise attempted suicide in December UniAbuja elevates 104 academic staff to professorial rank Paying for tinted-glasses permit in order, police tell Nigerians FG to arraign 2 captured Ansaru commanders 2024 budget performance now 80% Edun Strike: Doctors in marathon meeting Flood: ICRC, AfDB unveil $10m water project for Borno Maize, rice prices soar as floods submerge Taraba farms 3 police officers, 5 soldiers killed in Kogi, Zamfara FCTA acting head of service promises reforms Paramilitary launches drone strikes on Sudan capital Protesters raze homes of political leaders, kill wife of ex-Nepal PM Cuba suffers 5th nationwide blackout in a year How 5 farmers won campaign against tomato diseases IOCs divestment: Nigeria secures N604bn in decommissioning liabilities Benue begins 1080-unit Eco City to tackle high rents Illegal charcoal production threatens Shea trees in Kwara Experts Culture can transform into economic power Gov Mbah Sterling HoldCo targets N149bn gross earnings in Q4 NiMet deploys e-flight weather to boost safe flight operations FG moves to curb glitches in digital payment Dangote Cement pays over N3.3trn dividends in 15 years Firm completes 2-year check on Xejet CRJ 200 aircraft No clear pathway yet to attain $1trn economy Afrinvest Report Egbin Power deepens CSR with scholarship programme Analysts: How to sustain $5.6bn capital importation Super Eagles will keep fighting for World Cup spot Chelle NOC womens commission wraps up nationwide seminar series Marmoush to miss Manchester derby with knee injury *NEW TELEGRAPH* Lagos Wages War On Malaria, Sanwo-Olu Declares Zero Tolerance Collaborative, Innovative Solutions By African Govts Critical To Ending Malaria Salako SWest Fulanis Ban On Night Grazing, Firearms FanMilk Bags Global B Corp Certification To Become Largest FMCG In WAfrica FCTA To Prioritise Paediatric Surgery, Others Imole Scheme: Adeleke Empowers 2,000 Women, Youths Collaborative, Innovative Solutions By African Govts Critical To Ending Malaria Salako NPA Deploys Electronic Barrier To Unauthorised Trucks At Port Lagoon In Peril: Sanwo-Olu, Banire, Alebiosu Raise Alarm At Waterfront Summit Youre Father To All, Idahosa Eulogises Esama At 91 Wema Bank Surpasses CBNs Capital Thresholds PTAD Secures Presidential Nod To Capture Pension Arrears, Health Insurance In 2026 Budget Alleged Court Order Against Our Leadership, INEC, Fake ADC Churches Should Do More To Alleviate Poverty In Nigeria Kasali NDLEA, Sokoto Police Strengthen Inter-Agency Collaboration Crisis Looms As NUPENG Places Members On Fresh Strike Alert Crude Oil Losses Drop To 16-Year-Low Report PTAD Secures Presidential Nod To Capture Pension Arrears, Health Insurance In 2026 Budget Benue Assembly Dissolves Leadership, Appoints New Principal Officers Trump Honors 9/11 Victims, Announces Posthumous Medal For Kirk Afenifere Scribe Slams Senate On Natashas Resumption PTAD Secures Presidential Nod To Capture Pension Arrears, Health Insurance In 2026 Budget Solid Minerals Integral To Nigerias Development Abbas Kano Declares Friday Public Holiday For Maulud Celebration Anambra LP Candidate, Moghalu Dismisses Alleged Threat To Life ISSB Adoption Will Lower Capital Cost, Attract Global Investors Agama NOA To Sanction Organizations With Torn Nigerian Flag PTAD Secures Presidential Nod To Capture Pension Arrears, Health Insurance In 2026 Budget Ondo Govt Embarks On Affordable Housing Scheme For Civil Servants FUTA Partners Learnpally To Launch Digital Education Programmes Court Restrains EFCC From Arresting Awka Anglican Archbishop FCCPC Recovers N10bn For Aggrieved Customers PTAD Secures Presidential Nod To Capture Pension Arrears, Health Insurance In 2026 Budget Tinubu Campaign Group Inaugurates Women Wing In Ondo Lagos Launches Maiden Arts, Crafts Competition For Schools, Tertiary Institutions Court Jails Ansaru Terror Commander Usman For 15 Years Vance Pays Emotional Tribute To Late Charlie Kirk FG Targets 50% Boost In Power Supply To Health Facilities By 2027 2027: APC Reacts To PDPs Comment On Reclaiming Power In CRiver Abia Fed Constituency Cries For Better Leadership, Berates Current, Past Leaders Kogi Govt Commends Security Agencies For Rescuing 17 Kidnapped Passengers Otuaro Has Injected Credibility, Transparency Into PAP ICHC PTAD Secures Presidential Nod To Capture Pension Arrears, Health Insurance In 2026 Budget Sophos: 97% Of Schools Recover Data After Ransomware Only Resource Control, Regional Govt Can Save Lagos Lagoon Banire PTAD Secures Presidential Nod To Capture Pension Arrears, Health Insurance In 2026 Budget Reposition Governance In Rivers Once Reinstated, Group Tells Fubara Terrorism: DSS Arraigns Two Ansaru Commanders NDLEA Recovers 112kg Of Cannabis In Kano Auto Crash Mutfwang Assents To N109.7bn Supplementary Budget Hilda Baci Moves World Record Jollof Event To Eko Hotel As 20,000 Register Foundation Ends 2025 Summer Lessons, Scholarships In Kwara ODWI Leads Awareness Walk On Safer Choices For Womens Health Kebbi NSCDC Holds Stakeholders Meeting On Protection Of CNAI PTAD Secures Presidential Nod To Capture Pension Arrears, Health Insurance In 2026 Budget Discard Call For Removal Of Service Chiefs, Ndume Tells Tinubu Tinubu Mourns APC Chieftain, Terry Okorodudu EU, Nigerian Govs Launch 25m Projects To Support Displaced Persons Kirk Assassinated At College Event As Trump Orders Flags Half-Staff *THE SUN* Kyari arrest: CNPP, CSOs commend EFCC, demand further investigation Kano settles N4.5bn debt, takes over 324 housing units Police, NDLEA pledge stronger collaboration to tackle drug abuse Abuse of national symbols wont be tolerated henceforth NOA Benue: Otukpo LG legislative council petitions state Assembly as chairman suspends legislative business UNESCO at 80: Renewing commitment to peace in the era of AI and global shifts Imo assembly pushes for lower Owerri flight ticket prices Onitsha tragedy: Soludo condoles victims, says Anambra is founded on law and order I cant dignify Ekwunife with a response Nonye Soludo Food security: Kwara farmers suffer loss after NiMet forecast failure Over 300 Oko Poly staff unpaid since 2023 appeal to FG Imo govt orders timely delivery of road projects Ansaru sect leader Usman bags 15 years jail term APCs Ukachukwu pledges development for all Anambra communities First set of Nigerians deported by Trump arrive in Ghana Land grabbing: IGP arraigns three over alleged forgery, illegal occupation In Lagos Ranching, only solution to farmers/herders clash in Nigeria, says Niger Governor Bago Kano Gov recieves 2025 Hajj operations report Strike: FG given fresh ultimatum by resident doctors The Sultans call for justice Sanis Kaduna peace model and development The burden of childhood cancer Dede, Joanna, Rooboy return to Big Brothers house after fake eviction Continuous obstruction of Natasha affront on democracy ADC 2027: We cant do anything about early campaigns INEC INEC recognition: We can now begin to build our structures ADC Anambra guber: How Soludos quietly amassing youth support ahead poll 2027: El-Rufai will destroy ADC, Dattijo Warns NASS not empowered to oversight private companies Sen. Enang Sen. Natasha: We will not entertain any matter in court, says Senate spokesman $1.7 BN World Bank Loan: CNPP, CNCOs condem APCs latest move He knew joining Real Madrid meant starting from scratch Kylian Mbappes mum Dessers, Troost-Ekong under fire after Super Eagles draw with Bafana Bafana 2026 WCQ: We will keep fighting despite draw with Bafana Super Eagles coach Chelle CBN launches PSV 2028 to power inclusive, innovative payments future InDrive revolutionises frontier markets with superApp rollout in 8 countries Sterling HoldCo posts strong Q4 performance, boosts investor confidence Egbin Power awards scholarships to students Abandoned projects: Wasting trillions as economy stagnates Ultimum launches Razzl brand in Aba NECA urges policy reforms to boost enterprises Firm advocates value creation, collaboration to drive growth Summit pushes for viable, bankable projects Total liabilities from decommissioned, abandoned oil wells now $4.424bn NUPRC Senatell not entertain any matter in court, says spokesman Oyedele debunks claims of secret new tax law Methodist Archbishop laments decay in Nigerias education system Enugu wins First Lady N100m model green state award Tinubu targets food sovereignty with year-round farming, cooperatives reform Minister Edo gov to mediate in Ossiomo partners feud Food adulteration: Enugu calls for proper regulation, monitoring policy UniAbuja promotes 104 academic staff to professors Benue govt flags off construction of 1,080 houses in Makurdi Reps, ministers meet over 2024/25 budget implementation A pack of comical waving governors Baton changes hands at Ajayi Crowther University NNPC: Funding Nigerias corruption enterprise State police as a remedy for insecurity Young, bold, and unafraid: Nigerias triple movements for change (2) *BLUE PRINT* Service chiefs deserve commendation, not destructive criticisms Group Bwari: Innovation centre unveils charter of demands on city development Alleged diversion: Court upholds First Banks appeal against GHL Defection: PDP, officials petition police against Osun Senator Anambra: Resident doctors lament poor working condition, embark on strike Nigerian Army foils terror attacks, recovers ransom money, destroys illegal refineries EPL: Chelsea face 74 charges over alleged breaches of agent rules Super Eagles to face Venezuela in friendly Speaker Abbas Tajudeen loses brother Benue Assembly renames university, approves colleges upgrade Ive no rift with Aiyedatiwa, says Interior Minister 2026 World Cup qualifier: NFF board should be sacked if Mikel 20th Gwagwalada Football League kicks off September Nigeria Wrestling Federation raises alarm as Croatia denies athletes visas Benue Assembly removes principle officers, makes new appointments APC NewsOnline gets new CEO as Tom Ohikere defects to ADC Ekiti 2026: Im ready for either direct or indirect primary primary with Oyebanji Ojo DEPOWA trains soldiers wives on entrepreneurship, parenting, well-being Court sends Ansaru commander to jail NABTEB releases 2025 NBC/NTC results Nigeria Judo Federation: Oshodi returns as President Boya to Fintiri: I facilitated jabbi Lamba Malabu road rehabilitation not Aisha Buhari NUPENG threatens fresh strike, accuses Dangote of frustrating resolutions reached ADC hails courts restraint on Mark, Aregbesola, others Troops rescue 17 kidnapped victims in Kogi Tinubus Brazil pact, new flight path, and what lies ahead CSOs caution on malicious statement against INEC chairman, advocate 16-year-Old student leader emerges as face of Nepals Gen Z revolution Again, Pastor Jerry Eze tops Nigerias YouTube earnings chart Fani-Kayode speaks on contesting for NFF chairman UK eases travel advisory on Kaduna France mulls social media ban for children Ghana accepts Nigerians, other West African deportees from US South-east youths condemn k!llings in Anambra Osun guber: APC ready for victory in 2026 polls Omisore South-east youths declare support for Senator Orji Kalu ahead of 2027 elections Dont sack service chiefs, increase funding, training for Armed Forces Ndume Rising rent vulnerability and housing concerns Atiku Abubakar Saleh,a grassroots leader with national vision The campaign of calumny against Tunji-Ojo over 2027 End the blackout in Mando, Kaduna Nigerias steel industry finds its champion in Shuaibu Abubakar Audu Elon Musk loses World richest title The almajiri menace as Nigerias time bomb Gombe 2027: PDPs best bet NCTO clarifies misconception about Cash Transfer Programme in Akwa Ibom Kwara partners MTN, UNODC, NDLEA to endsubstance abuse in schools FG signs MoA to localise insulin production in Nigeria Africa should reflect on shared vision AfCHPRboss The promise and pitfalls of mandatory coverage for MDAs Court remands pastor for alleged rape in Benue Faisal Shuaib: The compassionate visionary poised to transform Nasarawa state FG set to arraign top Ansaru commanders on terrorism charges UK commits 19m to climate-resilient schools, health facilities in northern nigeria Nigeria:FG inaugurates65thIndependence committee Police nab self-acclaimed Obi of Lagos, foil N1.5bn palace unveiling Ahead of 2027 elections:INEC harps on stiffer sanctions for premature campaigners,Jega tasks EFCC, ICPC 2025: Nigeria has achieved 80% 2024 budget performance Edun EFCC docks 2 for N26m money laundering, vote buying in Abuja *GUARDIAN* Threat to democracy: World reacts to killing of Trump ally Kirk Wema Bank tops CBN capital requirement after N150b rights issue FCCPC receives 9,091 complaints in 6 months, recovers 10bn for consumers Measles Rubella: Kwara to vaccinate 1.8m pregnant women, children Minister says Nigerian women will return Tinubu to power in 2027 Police arrest 5,176 suspected criminals in six months in Enugu Lagos govt to shut hospitals training, staffed with auxiliary nurses 15 paediatric surgeons serving 4.3 million population in FCT, Nasarawa Edo agency intercepts sickle cell sufferer, other trafficked to Libya APC criticises Obis stance on borrowing, questions his moral authority FG, Chinese firm seal historic deal on local insulin production Minister lauds Ogun on pace-setting initiatives for women FG removes 5% telecom tax on voice, data services NABTEB releases 2025 NBC/NTC results 3 arrested for raping daughter, minors in Osun Nwosu hails INEC for recognising Mark-led ADC leadership ARCON vows compassionate, people-centred cancer care Terrorism: Court sentences Ansaru commander to 15 years imprisonment Lagos announces Eko arts, crafts competition for students Troops recover weapons in Plateau raid, arrest two suspected cattle rustlers New Tax Reforms Act: FG insists airlines must pay VAT Tyler Perrys Beauty in Black season 2 premieres on Netflix LAUTECH teaching hospital nurses, midwives threaten strike FG urged to create enabling enviroment for small businesses GMT trains directors, unveils strategy to galvanise grassroots for Tinubu Afenifere lauds Fulani community for banning firearms in Oyo Police arrest mother for dumping newborn in Nasarawa Osimhens injury during Nigerian duty may be fake, says Gyan Oyo PFN congratulates national president, Bishop Wale Oke, on birthday UNICEF, ALGON, NPC partner to boost birth registration in Gombe Shettima commends Gov Sani over skill acquisition programme FG mulls five-year strategic plan to tackle Lassa Fever Delta bans workers from wearing bushy beards, artificial hair, others Nigeria Custom announces dates for next phase of recruitment exercise Ndume rejects call for sack of service chiefs Over 20,000 registered for my world record jollof rice attempt Hilda Baci UMC Africa bishops seek global support amid regional conflicts JTF rescues 17 kidnapped passengers in Kogi Fact Check: Video of people crossing collapsed bridge with ropes is from Sudan, not Nigeria Diphtheria outbreak kills 10 children in Niger Full List: The 26 approved trades for Technical Schools US approves $1.07 billion missile sale to Finland FG Investment in Healthcare Yielding Fruits: LUTH Leads Way with Cancer Care, Bone Marrow Transplant and Advanced Care-Chief Medical Director Taraba moves to unify health budget, launches 2026 AOP harmonisation workshop Nollywood leaders at TIFF call for more funding, better distribution Malik Abdul drops new extended playlist, Last Summer 18 colleges chosen for pilot as NCCE allows education colleges to offer degrees Nigerias Opara named managing director of Access Bank Kenya UK revises travel advisory on Kaduna, signs new development framework Kwankwaso eyes investment in Cross Rivers agric sector Bandits kill five soldiers, 10 community members in Zamfara President Tinubu to address UN General Assembly on Sept 24 Zamfara to address MHWUNs proposed strike action NHIA orders HMOs to issue codes within one hour Grid collapse may worsen as GenCos lose N66.26b, 1,866MW to load rejection Nigeria records 15,000 suicide cases yearly Obasanjo calls for lasting partnerships as IATF closes with $48.3b deals FIFA begins ticket sales for World Cup Benin Republic threatens Nigerias playoff dreams *THE AUTHORITY* CDS, Service Chiefs Have Made Tremendous Gains in War Against Terrorism, Banditry Reps Deputy Spokesperson DSS-captured Ansaru leader Mahmud Usman bags 15 years in prison NITDA announces public review of draft data sharing framework Public Space Tracker Names NUPRC Most Outstanding Agency, Commends Komolafes Leadership Focus on practical solutions, Minister tells paediatric surgeons ADC applauds court ruling restraining Mark, Aregbesola, others Breaking: Varsity Endorses Kadunas Governance Model, Commends Security Gains, Pledges Partnership CSOs Accuse Governor Uzodinma of Malicious Propaganda Against INEC Chairman, Dr. Chima Amadi Dr Faisal Shuaib: The compassionate vissionary poised to transform Nasarawa Tafawa Balewa Square aglow for a Night of Blessings with Pastor Deola Phillips on Friday Breaking: Shettima Hails Uba Sani for Pioneering Skills Council, Says Kaduna Sets the Pace FrieslandCampina WAMCO unveils Peak Dairy Creamer *LEADERSHIP* Don't Politicise National Security, Arewa Youths Warn Zamfara Nurses Begin Indefinite Strike Edo Migration Agency Rescues Teenage Girls Being Trafficked To Libya Blocking Natasha's Return, Assault on Democracy, NLC Slams Senate Secondary Schools With Unqualified Teachers To Lose WAEC, NECO Accreditation Union Membership Voluntary, Not Compulsory - Dangote Refinery Appeal Court Asks Registrar To Secure Oil On FPSO Tamara Tokoni Belonging To GHL, CONOIL/NNPCL - Counsel Taxi Driver Robbed Me In Romania - Soyinka Trump Deports Nigerians, Others To Ghana FirstBank Wins Appeal In Landmark Case Against Nduka Obaigbena's General Hydrocarbons Ltd New Tax Act: Fresh Airfare Hike Looms Over Levies On Aircraft, Tickets, Others 'Nobody Follows Leader Who Don't Know Where They're Going', Pastor Enenche Tasks African Officeholders Top 9 Nigerian Upcoming Artists To Watch In 2025 Again, Benue Assembly Amends State Varsity's New Name Police Gun Down Leader Of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Gang In Abuja I Was Already Made Before Advent Of 4th Republic, Says Orji Kalu PICTORIAL: Troops Rescue Abuja Journalist, 16 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi Get Certified Teachers Or Lose WASSCE, Other Accreditations, Federal Government Warns Secondary Schools Strike: Minister Begs Resident Doctors, Says Allowances Coming After Viral Video Of Dilapidated Hospital, Kebbi Governor Suspends Health Commissioner *DAILY TIMES* Ghana accepts Nigerians deported from US NUPRC secures $400m in decommissioning liabilities, tightens divestment rules Licensed Customs Agents Kick Against NCS Proposal to Raise License Fees NPA Commences Electronic Call-Up at Apapa Port Nigeria Loses $23bn Annually to Untapped Blue Economy, Smuggling, Weak Policies SEREC Police arrest 65-year-old man posing as Obi of Lagos Court Denies Five Al- Shabab Terrorists Bail Kaduna govt warns private schools owners against fees hike Resident doctors to begin five-day nationwide strike September 12 Delta govt proscribes association of unregistered private schools NASC Mulls Building New Houses, Quarters For 469 Federal Lawmakers Reps Meet Finance, Budget Ministers Over 20242025 Budget Implementation Nigeria Trains State House Press Corps, Stakeholders on Tax Reforms Act 2025 Tinubu orders safe passage of farm produce to cut food prices FG raises concerns over Israeli strike in Doha, calls for restraint Youth Leader Treks 670km from Ilorin to Abakaliki to Honour House of Reps member NiMet DG lists obstacles militating against operational mandate Boost to Maritime Sector as 39 Youths Begin Chevron-Intels NC-HCD Programme APC Chair: More governors will join Tinubu ahead of 2027 NCAA summons airlines over passengers recurring complaints *PREMIUM TIMES* Kaduna targets 5m children for measles-rubella vaccination No kidnap ransom recovered from my palace Kwara traditional ruler Nigerian govt arraigns Plateau man on terrorism, gunrunning charges in Abuja Did Temi Otedola just prove that Nigerian 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coal corporation with new commission Nigeria Mining Week to celebrate industry journey of progress to global relevance, October in Abuja My husband, his mistress are after my life Super Eagles goalkeepers wife alleges The Electricity Act Amendment Bill 2025: The need for a cautious rethink, By Odion Omonfoman Marwa: The tormentor of untouchable drug lords, By Yushau A. 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