Top Stories For Today (19/08/25) – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Top Stories For Today (19/08/25) – Independent Newspaper Nigeria


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Here are the major headlines for today:

VISA APPLICATION
Nigerians To Provide 5-Year Social Media Activity —US Embassy

Ondo Under Fresh Siege Of Kidnappers, Ritual Killers
… Residents Charge Security Agencies, Gov On Quick Action

Edo By-Election Results Validated My Mandate — Gov Okpebholo

Ododo, Bello, Wada Deliberate On Unity, Economic Development Of Kogi

MTN Group Under US Investigation For Business Practices

Canadian Court Slammed PDP Alone, APC Cleared — BAT Lawyers

Safeguarding Infrastructure Is Critical To Nigeria’s Digital Future – IHS

Zulum Donates N100m To Army University

Dangote Truck Not Responsible For Auchi Accident, Says Eyewitness

Lawyer Explains Reasons FG Must Release Nnamdi Kanu

Access Bank Secures New ISO Certification, Reinforces Global Leadership In Data Privacy

EFCC Vs NNPCL: Arewa Youths Seek Thorough Investigation, Wants All Culprits Prosecuted

APT Securities Projects NGX Market Capitalisation Above N100trn By Year-End

Ibadan North By-Election: Vote-Buying, Intimidation Marred Poll, Oyo APC Alleges

Residents Charge Security Agencies, Gov On Quick Action

Alleged Defamation: Nnamdi Kanu Sues Imo CP, Demands N10bn Damages

Tinubu Arrives In Japan Ahead Of TICAD9 Summit

CVR: 69,376 Nigerians Pre-Register In Seven Hours — INEC

Rivers: Man Stabs To Death Female Lover Suspected Of Cheating

Police Arrest Ex-Convict In Delta For Another Motorcycle Theft Five Days After Release From Prison

Property Developer Drags ‘On Air Personality’, Radio Station To Court Alleging Libelous Broadcast

INEC Should Subject Back Ends Of BIVAS, IReV To Independent Audit — Itodo

National Assembly Should Make Electronic Transmission Mandatory — Itodo

[EDITORIAL] Exit Of Doyin, Doyenne Of Nigerian Media

Decline In WASSCE Performance: A Call For Action

2027: Tinubu, Aregbesola And Oyetola!

Why DMO Increased Bonds Offer For August By 100%

Ojulari Expresses Support For NLNG’s Growth, Sustainability Agenda

PERESSA Calls For Immediate Policy Withdrawal Of NIRP

IHS Holding Reports Strong Q2 2025 Result, Set To Leverage Sold Rwandan Operations’ Proceeds

NBC Empowers 69 New Trainees For Nigeria’s Manufacturing Future

Ezeh Succeeds Ubajaka As New ALBON President, Promises Uplift Of Association

Jaguar Land Rover’s Profits Down 50% After US Tariff Hit

Shell Boosts Support For Growth Of Africa’s Future Energy Leaders

‘Africa Needs Mix Of Environmental Stewardship, Community Investment, Bold Energy Transition’

Chevron Has Shown Deep Commitment To Nigeria’s Growth – Minister

Namibia Confab: NCDMB, PETAN Share Local Content Insights

IEA Report Sees Slow Global Oil Demand

Foremost Governors Leading Nigeria’s Agric Sector Revival

Commercial Agreements Key To Air Peace’s Heathrow Sustainability – Ohunayo

New Tax Reform Act May Threaten Safety Investigation – DG NSIB

Through Fertilizer Expansion, Dangote Is Building World’s Largest Plant – Edwin

‘Localised Crude Oil Production Model Is Cornerstone Of Our Environmental Strategy’

FG Unveils Skills Programme Targeting 20m Youths By 2030

Technical Education Sector: As ASUP, FG Gear Up For Battle Of Wits
… Academic Programmes May be Truncated As Fresh Strike Looms

God-Complex And Sycophancy

PEA Group Hosts Carnival To Honour Queen Agwu, Unveils Widow Care Initiative

Amaka Obi Lifts 700 Families Out Of Poverty In Idemili-South

Hamas Delegation In Egypt Receives New Gaza Truce Plan, Says Palestinian Official

Israel Revokes Visas For Some Australian Diplomats

It Takes Grace Of God To Ascend The Throne, It’s A Bumpy Road — Ladoja

CLAP Foundation Champions Justice For Africa’s Less Privileged

Youth, Women Farmers Will Fast-Track Development In Agric Sector — Minister

Wike Vows Total Clearance Of Abuja Shanties Harbouring Criminals, Blocking Devts

Umuahia Catholic Bishop Lauds Otti Over Impactful Performance

Coalition Lauds Sole Administrator For Transforming Rivers Civil Service

Abia: FENRAD Raises The Alarm Over Alleged N54bn Spent On Education, Urges Probe

Mulade Calls For Developmental Bonds Amongst Ijaw, Itsekiri Nationalities

Editors Express Concern Over Complex Challenges Facing Nigeria

Tinubu Says Nigeria Poised To Deliver LPG Beyond Africa

’Tigers Unhappy Despite Beating Cameroon 101-90

Remo Stars Relocate To MKO Abiola Stadium

Inter Reject Chelsea’s £50m Bid For Bastoni

Saka Admits Arsenal’s Below Par Showing Against United

Brentford Raise Asking Price For Wissa Amidst Newcastle Quest

Referee Right Not To Award Man United Penalty — Gallagher

Liverpool Handed Alexander Isak Boost

As President Tinubu, Nigeria’s Chief Salesman, Goes To Tokyo For The Japan-Africa Conference (1)

More stories here as it breaks – independent.ng

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