Monday, February 17, 2025, today’s top newspaper headlines in Nigeria

Good morning in Nigeria. Welcome Naija News Top newspaper headlines in Nigeria on Monday, February 17, 2025

House Speaker Benjamin Kalu revealed that President Bola Tinubu has reduced debt liability to 67% from 96% of revenue in 2023.

Legislators addressed Sunday at a parliamentary hearing in 2025 in New York, USA, held on the theme of “Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals: Finance: , Institutional and politics.”

He asserted that this achievement demonstrates the country’s commitment to sustainable development and debt management.

According to him, the significant reduction creates fiscal space for investment in key sectors such as health, education and infrastructure, which is crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

honor. Karu also explained that Nigeria’s debt reduction efforts are driven by commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity for all.

All the Progressive Congress (APC) attacked former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal, who believed that most partisan defections were due to stomach infrastructure.

The party believes that as the serial defector himself, Tambwal has no moral rights regarding defection.

Naija News recalls Tambuwal criticized the defectors who joined the ruling APC at the first Northwest Regional Executive Committee meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna on Saturday, criticizing its motivations Tagged as selfish.

He also slammed the federal government led by the APC, accusing it of incompetence and insensitive in the case of occupying economic hardship.

In response, APC’s National Propaganda Minister Felix Morka recalled Tambuwal’s political magazine in a statement on Sunday, from the Nigerian All Nigerian People’s Party (ANPP) to the democracy in 2007 The People’s Party (DPP), then returned to ANPP, then back to ANPP, then back to ANPP to PDP, left APC in 2014 and finally returned to PDP in 2018.

He said those who live in glass houses have apparently avoided Tambwal without throwing stones.

Moka said the former governor’s defection was based purely on his own stomach infrastructure.

Labor said it has no regrets despite sending Southeast residents to the 2023 presidential candidate for Peter Obi’s identity, despite excitement about zoning other areas in some areas.

This is because it announced its preparation to support Igbos to win the 2027 presidential election.

Labor’s position was declared by its national propaganda secretary Obiora Ifoh in a statement on Sunday that the secretary cites President Julius Abure District Council elections scheduled for early next year.

Abure conveys the party’s preparations for a free, fair and credible primary election without levying candidates.

He also describes IGBIS as the most unified and fearless person.

Apex Igbo social and cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo has harsh condemned the Southeast Governor for continuing his ongoing attention to the indigenous peoples of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Mazi Okechukukwu Isiguzoro describes the governor’s method as “playing with ostrich”, vice president, who lament their lethargy as a betrayal of the Igbo people to the trust they bear.

The group expressed solidarity with Kanu’s family, who accused the governor of rebelling on July 2, 2024, pledging to work with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The cooperation announced the release of Kanu. “The shocking allegations from the Kanu family guarantee an immediate investigation,” Isiguzoro stressed. He added that Ohanaeze will conduct a “forensic intelligence inquiry” about the matter.

Ohanaeze criticized the governor’s fear of political influence, noting that four of the five governors faced a fight for reelection, while one eschewed the vice president’s ambitions. “The fear of political consequences emphasizes an unsettling model of self-service politics,” Isiguzoro declared.

At the 2017 court meeting, Senator Ohanaeze Enyinnayah Abaribe represented Kanu, highlighting that psychological scars during that period still affect current leadership decisions.

The group warned that their support for President Tinob’s re-election in 2027 depends on Kanu’s release, asserting: “The constant challenges of insecurity will gradually decrease when Kanu’s release.”

A police station at Ifon, the headquarters of the OSE local government area in Ido state, has allegedly been caught by angry young people.

Naija News learned that the police station caught fire after a boy who was allegedly detained by police custody for torture.

Sources who spoke with developers at the time said the bill was carried out after the protesters learned of the victim’s death, while his friend was still in a coma in the hospital.

In response to the incident, protesters also burned another building for another building in the area.

In response to the escalating tensions, Ondo State Police Chief Wilfred Afolabi left Akure to restore orders and prevent further violence in the area.

Oxen State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alerted Gboyega Oyetola, the alleged conspiracy of the Minister of Ocean and Blue Economy, from Week 17, 2025 It caused chaos and anarchy in the state at the beginning.

Naija News reported that Adelake filed charges at a press conference on Sunday.

The governor claimed that Oyetola is colluding with several law enforcement officers, including the State Police Chief and the State Department DSS State Commissioner, in order to destabilize the state.

According to him, the minister is leading the way to implement a court order that reverses the dismissal of the local council presidents elected on the national platform of the Congress of all Progressive Assembly.

Adeleke clarified that the president of the council was fired before being sworn in, and was sworn in with the governor of Osan State, contrary to the lies, the chairman and MP were fired by his executive order.

The recent closed-door meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former President Olusegun Obasanjo has sparked a political conspiracy.

However, both sides dismissed the claim that it was part of a conspiracy against all Progressive Conferences (APCs).

Naija News recalled that Atiku met Obasanjo at the Presidential Library of Olusegun Obasanjo for more than two hours, accompanied by political heavyweights such as Liyel Imoke, Aminu Tambuwal and Senator Abdul Ningi.

The meeting continued until its conclusion and has sparked speculation about the 2027 presidential election.

According to insiders, Atticu introduced Obasanjo to the ongoing consultations with political leaders in the geopolitical zone of Nigeria to establish a united front against the APC.

The meeting was followed by Atiku’s speech at a national conference in Abuja, where he called for the merger of the opposition.

Sources noted that Obasanjo is often seen as the king-maker of Nigerian politics, playing the role of a silent observer during the meeting, listening attentively to the team’s report.

President Bola Tinubu celebrated former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai on his recent 65th birthday, and recently celebrated the critical attack.

Naija News reported that the relationship between El-Rufai and Tinubu has recently deteriorated as the former governor criticized all Progressive Assembly (APC) policies and policies, accusing those around the president of playing tribal politics.

However, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, Special Adviser, Special Adviser, signed on information and strategy, Tinubu described El-Rufai as an academic, administrator and politician.

Tinubu also acknowledged El-Rufai’s contribution to democracy, his active service to the country, and his guidance to the younger generation.

During operations across the country, Nigerian police forces have neutralized seven terrorists and have recovered 23 shots along with various ammunition.

On February 14, 2025, armed personnel invaded the village of Gobilaya in the Sulu District Government Area of ​​Kebi State and kidnapped a 60-year-old man, Umaru Bawa.

Police agents dragged the suspect to Tundafari Forest to engage in a gun showdown with them. Four terrorists were killed, one was arrested with fatal injuries, and the victim was rescued. In addition, due to the fact that the ransom was collected, 3 million was paid.

Force Pro, ACP Olumiwa Adejobi, highlights the police’s dedication to demolishing criminal networks.

Inspector Kayode Egbetokun praised the operators and urged increased intelligence gathering and community participation.

Liverpool extended their lead to the top of the Premier League, lifting the lead to seven points on Sunday after a 2-1 victory against the struggling Wolves.

Naija News reports Arne Slot’s team is unexpectedly on the back of Diaz’s 2025 goals and another goal by Mohamed Salah Regained momentum after a disappointing week.

Diaz scored at Anfield earlier in the first half to end his goal drought.

This marks his 13th goal of the season after not finding the net in ten games.

Despite Diaz’s challenge in scoring, Salah continued his impressive form, switching penalty kicks before halftime, his total in all games this season 28 goals were reached.

Matheus Cunha scored for Wolves in the second half, and they are currently ranked fourth from the bottom. Despite looking fatigued and disconnected in the last moments of tension, Liverpool managed to achieve a key victory.

The Reds had no wins in two straight games, suffered a disappointing fourth-round defeat in the FA Cup last weekend and had a turbulent 2-2 draw against Everton on Wednesday.

In response to Arsenal’s challenge, Liverpool moved to the record for the 20th English title.

After Liverpool’s last Premier League title, if they earn the highest points in the upcoming match against Aston Villa and Manchester City, then play home against Newcastle over the next ten days, Liverpool will now win the championship.