Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 1. Senate Passes MTEF/FSP; Tinubu To Present 2026 Budget This Week The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2026 – 2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), projecting a massive aggregate expenditure for […] The post Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 appeared first on Naija News.
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President Donald Trump has signed a new Proclamation on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, significantly expanding the list of countries facing travel restrictions to the United States as part of the administration’s policy to tighten entry standards. The expansion introduces partial travel limitations on 15 additional countries, with a heavy focus on Africa, and imposes full […] The post Trump Slams Travel Restrictions On Nigeria, 14 Other Countries [Full List] appeared first on Naija News.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the receipt of a petition from serial businessman, Aliko Dangote, against the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed. The commission, in a statement on Tuesday, said it has received the petition and an investigation into […] The post ICPC Reveals Next Action After Dangote Petitioned NMDPRA Boss appeared first on Naija News.
FIFA has released its Best Men’s XI for 2025 as a bold new generation lines up alongside proven greats who continue to set the standard at the very top. Unveiled during The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, the selection rewards players who stood out across club and international football over the past year. Consistency in […] The post FIFA Names Best Men’s XI For 2025, Luis Enrique Named Best Manager appeared first on Naija News.
Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele has been named The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025, capping a season that will be remembered as one of the finest in the club’s history. Ousmane Dembele, 28, an attacker, emerged as the standout performer in world football after driving PSG to their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. […] The post Dembele Crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025 After Historic PSG Season appeared first on Naija News.
A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has dismissed a suit challenging key provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) relating to host community liability, affirming the validity of the statutory framework governing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Naija News reports that that the court threw out all the claims filed by the […] The post Court Backs PIA, Dismisses Suit Challenging Host Community Liability Provisions appeared first on Naija News.
Santiago Montiel has etched his name into football folklore after winning the 2025 FIFA Puskás Award for a breathtaking long-range bicycle kick scored for Independiente earlier this year. Santiago Montiel, 25, was honoured at FIFA’s The Best awards ceremony held on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar. The Puskás Award recognises the most beautiful goal of the […] The post Santiago Montiel Claims 2025 FIFA Puskás Award With Stunning Bicycle Kick For Independiente appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2026 – 2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), projecting a massive aggregate expenditure for the upcoming fiscal year. The document, which serves as the statutory blueprint for the 2026 Appropriation Bill, was approved on Tuesday following the consideration of the report presented by the Chairman […] The post Senate Passes MTEF/FSP; Tinubu To Present 2026 Budget This Week appeared first on Naija News.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Retired Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. The confirmation was contained in a statement released by the NJC in which it conveyed the condolences of the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, NJC, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, on behalf of the entire […] The post Former CJN Tanko Muhammad Is Dead – NJC Confirms appeared first on Naija News.
Frank Onyeka has praised Victor Osimhen as a player “on another level,” predicting that defenders at the 2025 AFCON will feel the pressure of marking Nigeria’s star striker. Both Onyeka and Osimhen are set to feature for the Super Eagles as they aim to bounce back from their 2023 Afcon final defeat to hosts Ivory […] The post Frank Onyeka Hails Victor Osimhen Ahead Of AFCON 2025: “Opponents Will Be Scared Of Him” appeared first on Naija News.
