Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN  

Trump brands Muslim Brotherhood terrorist groups

Stop playing politics with insecurity, Shehu Sani tells northern leaders

World Childrens Day: Stakeholders seek stronger protection for Nigerian children

Police say 10 kidnapped as bandits attack another Kwara community

INEC vows crackdown on election rigging, swears in new REC

Delta police arrest mother over alleged sexual assault of three-year-old daughter

Substantiate claim of 30,000 deaths in Southeast, IPOB challenges Kalu

Over 75% of trafficked victims are children ICMPD

852 GBV cases reported within nine months in Nasarawa

FG may go after Dana Air Asset to refund passengers

Petrol station workers commend NNPCLs insurance scheme for members

Cross River, REA move to end power blackout in rural areas

Katsina govt warns of stringent measures against GBV perpetrators

Nigeria under coordinated security siege, says Speaker Abbas

Police launch nationwide manhunt for Delta chief, others over death of three youths

Pregnant woman, 10 others abducted in fresh bandit attack on Kwara community

Insecurity: Amotekun begins surveillance at Ondo border towns, schools

36% of married women in Nigeria are survivors of domestic violence

DSS unlawfully invaded our Abuja office, SERAP insists

Nigerias democracy is fragile, must be protected NDYC

68.9 million Nigerians suffer online abuse FAME Foundation

Obi, Fintiri, Amaechi, Jack-Rich celebrate elder brother Atiku on 78th birthday

Nigeria dangerously close to normalising terror Ex-minister, Essien

PUNCH

FG debunks open grazing ban, says transition to ranching gradual

OPS applauds 27% MPR retention, urges more cuts

Dangote, US-based Honeywell seal deal to double refinery capacity

US tariffs wipe out $600m Nigerian exports

Customs to conduct drug tests for personnel

Nigeria recorded N2.06trn VAT in Q2 2025 — NBS

NNPC revenue hits N45tn, profits jump 64%

I was so furious, I felt like assaulting Obasanjo at my birthday party — Fayose

Kidnapping spree escalates as FG negotiates hostages’ freedom

New qualification format cost Super Eagles World Cup miss – Pinnick

CCB plans digital asset declaration to curb corruption

Poor property data undermines investor confidence — Oikus CEO

FG unveils online classes for secondary school students

Police begin withdrawal of officers from VIP duties after Tinubu’s order

Pregnant woman, children, others feared kidnapped in fresh Kwara attack

THISDAY

FG Denies Nationwide Ban on Open Grazing, Clarifies Transition to Ranching

Keyamo: We May Go After Dana Air Assets to Refund Passengers, Travel Agents

Ahead New Tax Regime, 28 NGX Listed Coys Remit N3.06trn to Revenue Agencies

Bandits Invade 2 Kano Villages, Kidnap 10 Women

Tinubu: Im Happy All 24 Kebbi Schoolgirls Have Regained Freedom

Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom

Police Confirm Shooting, Abduction of Residents in Another Kwara Community

Tinubu Seeks Sweeping Overhaul of Legal Profession, Sends New Regulatory Bill to Senate

CBN Retains MPR at 27%

Surge in Kidnappings: Tinubu Orders 24-hour Aerial Surveillance On Kwara, Kebbi, Niger Forests

Kene Ojukwu Rewards 7 Top COOU Medical Students, Donates to Support College of Medicine

INEC Chairman Swears in New REC, Tella, Harps on Electoral Integrity

Two Ijaw Communities in Delta Demand N50bn from NEPL, ELCREST Over Environment Pollution

Tinubu Names Gov Uzodimma Renewed Hope Ambassador For FGs Ward Development Programme

FCSC to Deepen Evaluation, Monitoring Practice in Public Service

Refugees Commission Names Ace Singer OG Abbah Brand Ambassador

Again, Bandits Strike in Kwara Community, Kidnap Pregnant Woman, 2 Nursing Mothers, 9 Others

EFCC Probes MD, National Orthopaedic Hospital, for Alleged N43m Furniture Contract, Recruitment Scam

VANGUARD

Katsina Police arrest bride over alleged murder of husband 3 days after wedding

Armed herdsmen attack, disrupt church crusade in Nasarawa community

Bandits abduct 8 women, 2 others in Kano

Naira depreciates to N1,474/$ in parallel market

Abductions: Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial surveillance on Kwara, Kebbi, Niger forest

Insecurity: Reps protest rising attacks

Armed herdsmen attack, disrupt church crusade in Nasarawa community

Obasa insists Lagos’ ₦4.237tn budget must reflect people’s priorities

No ransom was paid Gov Idris says, receives rescued Kebbi schoolgirls

Banditry: FCTA dismisses rumoured School closure, suspends Education secretary

10 countries with the strongest global reputation in 2025

Suspected cultists kill soldier in Aba

FGN bond oversubscribed by 42% in November auction

24 abducted Kebbi schoolgirls regain freedom; Tinubu welcomes them

Open Grazing: Were implementing gradual transition FG clarifies

Tax reforms will eliminate multiple taxation, create transparent revenue system ACCI

26 PDP state chairmen back Turaki

Bandits abduct 10, including 8 women, in Kano communities

Iran introduces higher petrol price for major consumers

Ronaldo eligible for Portugals 2026 World Cup opener despite red card

IGP visits Niger State, vows safe rescue of abducted Catholic school students and staff

FG to train 100,000 youths in financial literacy, forex annually

North has been a theatre of bloodshed for 15 years Shehu Sani

Insecurity: FG bans open grazing, launches National Council on Livestock Development

Senate pledges legislative support for CCB, CCT

Police confirm abduction of 10 persons in fresh bandit attack in Kwara

DSS, military tracked, pressured bandits to free 38 Kwara church worshippers Presidency

African trade unions raise alarm over upsurge in digital violence on women

Niger Assembly threatens to suspend legislative business over rising insecurity

Abduction: Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial cordon on Kwara, Kebbi, Niger forests

Northern women fault school closures, urge stronger security measures

Food prices rise in September 2025 NBS

FG moves to unlock $300bn dead capital through land reform Dangiwa

19 Rivers communities seek LGA support to meet development needs

Rain forces changes to 2026 Winter Olympics flame ceremony

Banditry: Wike orders full security reinforcement, heightened surveillance across Abuja

Resolving energy challenges critical to Nigerias prosperity FG

Kwara sets up committee over bandits attacks

INEC Chair to new REC: Integrity of our elections is non-negotiable

Stakeholders declare child welfare emergency in Nigeria

Peter Obi calls for unity in rescue of kidnapped schoolchildren, commends security agencies

Insecurity: Speaker Abbas urges Nigerians to remain united, vigilant against fake news

North has faced persistent insecurity for 15 years Shehu Sani

LEADERSHIP

Ronaldo Cleared To Play In 2026 World Cup Openers

US Officials, Others Present As Lawmakers Lament Over Insecurity At Special Plenary

Petroleum Minister Lokpobiri Inspects Ebenco’s 30,000-bpd Modular Refinery In Delta

Niger Assembly Threatens To Shut Down Over Abducted Catholic Schoolchildren

Ganduje Moves To Establish Independent Group Akin To Hisbah In Kano

Insecurity: Police Dismiss Rumours Of Planned Attack In Kogi

Tinubu Seeks Repeal Of 20-yr-old Legal Practitioners Act With New Law

UK To Enforce Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation From 2026

Court Orders Army To Vacate Disputed Land, Awards N3m To Claimant

Insecurity: Amotekun Corps Launches Border Patrol, School Surveillance In Ondo

Catholic Bishops Accuse Federal Government Of Complicity In Worsening Insecurity

Insecurity: Zamfara Governor’s Visit To Badaru Without Me Will Amount To Nothing — Matawalle

‘Open Grazing Not Banned’, Federal Government Clarifies Position

Kebbi Governor Announces Rescue Of 24 Abducted Schoolgirls From Terrorists

VP Shettima Returns To Abuja After G20, AU–EU Summits

Wike Warns FCT Waste Contractors Against Sabotage

FCTA Debunks Reports On Early Closure Of Schools, Suspends Education Mandate Secretary

Tinubu Orders 24-hour Aerial Siege On Kwara, Kebbi Forests

Police Confirm Abduction Of 10 Residents In Kwara Community

Federal Government Mulls Clearing Dana Air Debts With Airline’s Assets

Delta Police Arrest Mother For Sexual Abuse Of 3-yr-old Daughter

BREAKING: 25 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom

FCTA Disowns ‘Absconded’ Workers, Vows CBT Promotion Exams Permanent

50,000 Women Killed By Family Members, Partners In 2024

52-yr-old Man Remanded Over Cyberbullying, Threat To Harm

‘Fubara Needs Rivers People’s Support To Succeed’, Says APC Chieftain

NDYC Raises Concerns Over Alleged Threats To Nigeria’s Democratic Stability

JUST-IN: CBN Retains Benchmark Interest Rate At 27%

Customs Boss Adeniyi Announces Mandatory Drug Test For New Intakes, Officers

‘Events Of Past Week Reveal Troubling Escalation In Violence’, Says Speaker Abbas

JUST-IN: Again, Bandits Abduct Pregnant Woman, 10 Residents In Kwara Community

IPOB Tackles Senator Kalu Over Alleged 30,000 Deaths In South-East

‘Nigeria Healthcare Sector Is Going Down’, UITH Resident Doctors Raise Alarm

Teachers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Growing Attacks On Schools

DAILY TIMES   

Tinubu orders 24-hour security cordon over forests in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger after attacks

Police enforce Tinubus directive, withdraw officers from VIPs

FCTA orders Abuja senior secondary schools to close early over security fears

Sanwo-Olu presents N4.2trn Budget of shared prosperity for 2026

Gumi: Ill lead amnesty campaign for Nnamdi Kanu if he renounces violence

CBN retains interest rate at 27% as MPC extends policy pause

Tinubu Appoints Uzodimma as Renewed Hope Ambassador

Igbo group commends Foundation for touching, upliftinglives

It Undermines Sovereignty: Tinubu Rejects Use of Mercenaries in African Conflicts

South-East Reps Appeal for Presidential Pardon for Nnamdi Kanu

DSS N5.5bn Defamation Suit: SERAP witness admits to No Invasion By Operatives

Strike Looms as ASUU NEC Meets Wednesday to Review FGs Final Terms

Gov. Nwifuru unveils 884 billion budget proposal for 2026 fiscal year

PDP faction seeks court order to void Ibadan convention, stop INEC from recognising new leaders

NATION         

BREAKING: Kidnapped Kebbi school girls freed

Oyo court sentences five to death over murder of taxi driver in Ibadan

FG names Lawal NOHIL substantive Medical Director

Dont compromise integrity of our elections, INEC chairman warns RECs

Four airports get NAMA approval to operate till 10pm

IGP flags Niger as epicentre of rising security threats

9-year-old Ekiti author launches first book

We may go after Dana Air assets to refund passengers, travel agents, says Keyamo

How alleged terrorists negotiator, Mamu got N50million for his efforts, DSS official tells court

16 banks fully comply with recapitalisation requirements CBN

Obasa hails Sanwo-Olu as governor presents 4.237tn 2026 budget

DAILY TRUST

Presidency confirms release of Kebbi schoolgirls

Gov. Yusufs Bold Education Rescue: 2,000 New Staff Transform Teaching in Kano Schools

Gumi gives condition to push for Nnamdi Kanus release

BREAKING: Bandits abduct women in Kano

Ganduje moves to establish Hisbah-like outfit in Kano

Northern Governors convene Emergency Meeting over security crisis

JUST IN: CBN maintains interest rates at 27%

Tinubu appoints Uzodimma as Renewed Hope Ambassador

Customs orders mandatory drug screening for all officers

Borno: Abductors of female teenagers demand N10m ransom

How NASENI Is Driving Nigerias New Era of Homegrown Technologies & Products

Why security agencies cant bomb bandits Presidency

DSS releases man wrongfully arrested for IPOB membership, awards N5m compensation

BREAKING: Bandits hit Kwara again, kidnap Pregnant Woman, children, others

BUSINESSDAY

FG denies nationwide ban on open grazing, insists transition to ranching is gradual

Real Madrid plotting €100m Osimhen move if Vinicius leaves

ASUU-FG negotiations ends, NEC to announce union’s position Wednesday

Cardoso: CBN unable to restart interventions as ₦4.69trn remains unpaid

UPDATED: Nine days after, FG rescues 24 Kebbi schoolgirls

24 Kebbi schoolgirls regain freedom days after abduction

Insecurity: Tinubu orders total security cordon of Kwara, Niger, Kebbi forests

Bandits abduct 10 in fresh attack on Kano community

CBN surprises markets by holding rates steady to sustain inflation gains

N5m penalty clause raises tax compliance pressure for Nigeria’s MSMEs

Again, bandits abduct 11 in fresh attack on Kwara community

N5m penalty clause raises tax compliance pressure for Nigeria’s MSMEs

Farmers harvest losses as input cost soars 41%

Nigerian businesses must not miss out on the global AI Chatbot revolution

Nigeria’s economic recovery hinges on CNG initiative, energy sector reforms – FG

FG pushes for transparent procurement processes, decries $18b loss yearly

NEW TELEGRAPH

8 Days Later: 24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom

Tinubu Welcomes Freed Kebbi Schoolgirls, Urges Security Agencies To Rescue Remaining Captives

Insecurity: Kalu Calls For Ban On Ransom, Amnesty Deals With Bandits

FG Pledges Digital Overhaul Of Health Sector, Backs Health Information Managers

Ogun Govt Commits to Fixing Roads In Ota, Warns Protesters Against Blackmailers

APC Has Failed In Economy, Security, Others Aregbesola

Tinubu Launches Global Flood Disaster Management Project

Lack Of Economic Opportunities For Nigerian Youths Global Threat Ex-CDS

Lending Costs Unchanged As CBN Retains Interest Rate At 27%

Akpabio Leads Senate Delegation To Condole Late Ezeas Family

St. Mary School Abduction: IGP Condemns Attacks, Deploys Additional Resources

CBN: Credit To Private Sector Rises 2.6% To N74.41tn In October

Gov Nwifuru Presents N884.868bn Budget For 2026 Fiscal Year

Tinubu Transmits Legal Practitioners Bill To House Of Representatives

APC Women Protest In Jos, Reject Moves To Woo Mutfwang Into Party

Tinubu Orders Forest Cordon In Kwara, Niger, Kebbi For Air, Land Raids On Bandits

Dangote Appoints Honeywell Intl To Boost Refinery Expansion To 1.4 mbpd

Metuh Preaches Tolerance, Forbearance On 60th Birthday

16 Banks Meet CBN Recapitalisation Threshold

Reps Convey Resolution Against Nigerias CPC Designation To US

End Impunity, Protect All Nigerians, Catholic Bishops Tell FG

China Pledges Technical Support For Nigerias Port Modernisation, Automation

NANTAP Urges Clarity, Capacity Building, Collaboration On Reversed Mother-Tongue Education Policy

Tinubu Appoints Uzodimma As Renewed Hope Ambassador

Insecurity: Reps Hold Special Security Session With Foreign Delegations

Kanu Insists Conviction Unconstitutional, Appreciates Supporters Of Justice

Again, Bandits Abduct 11 Residents In Kwara Community

BLUEPRINT       

Breaking: More abducted Kebbi schoolgirls rescued

Over 600m businesses identified through DUNS Number, says Dun & Bradstreet

Breaking: Tinubu gives fresh security order in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger states

Trapped funds: FG may go after Dana Air asset, okays more airports for night operations

Minister urges stakeholders in livestock sector embrace ranching

Again, bandits attack Kwara community, abduct pregnant woman, others

Exposed! Those behind renewed school attacks, insurgency in northern Nigeria

Police, Military launch massive clearance operation in Kaduna

Rotary donates clothes, food to orphans in Kaduna community, residents demand clinic, boreholes

Tinubu seeks strict regulation of legal profession, sends bill to Senate

Insecurity: Students urges FG to intensify military offensive against terrorists

Court affirms naval officers right to resign from service

Uzodimma: Imo governor bags FGs appointment

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