Nigerian Newspaper Headlines – Sunday, August 17, 2025.
1 EFCC Recovers ₦5 Billion and $10 Million in Refinery Maintenance Fraud
“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has recovered over N5bn and $10m from contractors and government officials indicted in the fraud in the turnaround maintenance of the nation’s refineries…”
2.Security Forces Capture Two Ansaru Leaders
“Two top leaders of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru)… have been arrested by security agents. Those arrested are Mahmud Muhammad Usman… and his deputy, Mahmud al-Nigeri…”
3.288 Thugs Arrested in Kano During By-Election
“Kano State Police Command arrested no fewer than 288 thugs with dangerous weapons in the four local government areas where the bye-election was conducted…”
4.PDP Condemns Vote-Related Violence in Kano
“The Peoples Democratic Party in Kano State has condemned the disruption of the ongoing bye-election… saying it is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.”
5.Ministry Warns Against Fraudulent Housing Offers
“The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development… warned the public against falling for the antics of fraudsters with regard to the 753 housing units seized by the EFCC…”
6.Lagos Now Most Traffic-Congested City Globally
“Lagos has been ranked the world’s most congested city… commuters spend an average of 70 minutes on a one-way journey.”
7.By-Elections Spread Violence, Vote-Buying, Apathy
“Bye-Elections: Violence, Vote-Buying, Apathy Mar Polls” — Multiple disruptive behaviors observed during Saturday’s bye-elections across the country.
8.FG and WTO Forge Trade-Led Growth Agenda
“FG, WTO Partner For Trade-led Growth” — Nigeria strengthens ties with the WTO to drive investment and inclusive development.
9.Ansaru Leadership Dismantled in Security Operation
“Nigerian Security Forces Capture Terrorist Group Leaders” — An Ansaru cell’s core leadership has been neutralized following a multistate security operation.
10.Oyo By-Election Victory Amid Poll Disputes
“PDP Wins Oyo By-election as Other Polls Marred by Disputed Results, Violence” — A mix of successes and controversies marked this weekend’s elections.
