Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 26 December 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Trump says US launched ‘numerous’ deadly strikes on IS in Nigeria

Nigeria confirms US strikes, says ‘partnership targets ISWAP terrorist sites in North West

Abducted Niger Catholic school pupils, staff reunited with families – Official

PDP calls for practical steps to protect citizens after Christmas Eve explosion

Christmas: Nigeria’s problem is not the people, but leadership – ADC

Insecurity: UN mourns victims of Gamboru mosque attack

PDP not contemplating any caretaker committee arrangement – Wabara

FRSC confirms 11 dead, 12 injured in Jigawa auto crash

Netanyahu condemns alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria

Tinubu greets ex-APC national Chairman, Ganduje at 76

Mo Salah shares heartwarming Christmas family picture despite AFCON duties

Presidency denies rumour of Gbajabiamilas replacement as Chief of Staff

Christmas: Atiku urges Nigerians to rise above divisions

Northern governors condemn Maiduguri Mosque attack

Christmas tragedy: Two killed in Lagos tanker explosion

NCAA puts airlines on notice, signals tough sanctions after holidays

Transactions on NGX down 379.1%

Christmas celebrations light up Kano metropolis

Malamis legal team insists EFCC was served bail order, refutes claims of non-receipt

Army confirms Boko Haram suicide bomber behind Borno mosque explosion

COAS assures kinetic, non-kinetic approach to tackle insecurity

Police arrest 22 suspects nationwide, recover firearms, other incriminating items

Christmas: Labour Party urges Nigerian leaders to prioritise selfless service

Troops foil kidnap attempt on Otukpo-Enugu highway, rescue 24 passengers

Borno Attack: Tinubu orders security agencies to intensify surveillance Shettima

Car somersaults into stream under zone 7 bridge, Abuja

MRS price cut sparks long queue in Lagos fuel rush

No court order granting Malami bail in N8.7bn case EFCC Counsel

PUNCH

UPDATED: Trump says US launched ‘numerous’ deadly strikes on terrorists in Nigeria

FG confirms US airstrikes on terrorists, cites intelligence cooperation

Explosion reported in Sokoto community

Pope Leo denounces war, urges hope in Christmas message

Northern govs mourn deaths of Kano lawmakers hours apart

Tax law mismatches pose serious risks, CITN warns

Borno bomb blast sparks heightened security nationwide

Christmas Day tanker explosion claims two lives in Lagos

UK tech campaigner sues Trump administration over US sanctions

Northern govs condemn Borno mosque attack as barbaric

Borno mosque attack barbaric Speaker Abbas

Presidency dismisses claim of Gbajabiamilas replacement as Chief of Staff

Death row inmate pardoned by Adamawa gov to be released Thursday Commissioner

Ireland college to honour Nigerian student with distinction award

Muslims show solidarity, join Christians at Kaduna Christmas service

Borno attack: Police conduct bomb sweeps at worship centres for Christmas

COAS pledges kinetic, non-kinetic efforts to improve security

Kwankwaso unveils over 300 PhD holders at Kano scholars convention

Boko Haram suicide bomber behind Borno mosque blast, army says

PDP hails Makinde at 58, lauds Oyo gov as party stabiliser

Katsina Christians celebrate Christmas low-key under tight security

Police arrest prison escapee, 21 others in nationwide crackdown

Israel arrests citizen suspected of spying for Iran

Tinubu ordered increased security after Borno mosque attack Shettima

Seven hospitalised as Lagos Island plaza fire damages nearby buildings

Aliyu unveils new security strategy to end banditry in Sokoto

THISDAY

Trump Deploys U.S. Military Strike on ISIS Targets in Northwest Nigeria

FG Confirms US Strikes on Terrorist Targets in Nigeria, Attributes Action to Structured Security Cooperation

Wike-backed PDP NWC Inaugurates 19-member Caretaker Committee in Lagos

CITN Raises Concern Over Alleged Discrepancies in Tax Law, Warns of Compliance Risk

EiE: Tax Reforms Must Be Anchored on Trust, Transparency

Report: Nigerias .ng Domain Name Growth Surged in November to Reach 17,385

Team Uvwie Clinch 5th Oborevwori Invitational Tournament Title

NUPRC, NDIC Emerge Tops on ICPCs 2025 Integrity Report, NNPC, FCSC at Bottom

Tinubu at Christmas: Im Committed to Religious Freedom, Security of All Nigerians

Petroleum Ministry Moves to Fully Automate Activities, Begins Paperless Interface

2027: Tinubu Inaugurates Buni-led 15-man APC Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution, Mobilisation

PIA: Senate Threatens Sanctions as Oil Firms Flout Host Communities Law

GUARDIAN    

King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech

Trump announces US strikes on terrorists in Nigeria

FG deploys tactical teams as Shettima vows no mercy for terrorists

NUC approves degree programme for FCE Yola

Oba of Benin performs rite to seek breakthroughs for Nigerians

Yusuf condoles Kano Assembly over death of two lawmakers on same day

Political crisis slowed governance in Rivers, says Fubara

NLC to reject new tax laws over alleged political manipulation

AIG Uzuegbu orders watertight security in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi for Yuletide

Pope Leo to call for peace during first Christmas blessing

Christmas: First Lady looks ahead to a united, prosperous 2026

Backlash trails Aisha Buharis revelations in biography of late former president

AFCON 2025: Etta Eyong grabs Cameroon winner in 1-0 victory over Gabon

Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up

Power crisis lingers into Christmas as output averages 3,000MW

Growing opposition threatens January implementation of tax laws

Staff shortage, poor infrastructure threaten service delivery in PHCs

Northern governors security plan: For community recovery and regional inclusion

N15.52tr debt service allocation is a huge fiscal burden, LCCI insists

 

LEADERSHIP

Guinness World Records Confirms Nigeria’s Yakubu’s 60-hour Coding Record

Christmas: Governor Calls For Collective Action Against Insecurity

Nigeria’s 2026 Budget And The Burden Of Proof

Marwa Emerges Security Leader Of The Year

5 Killed, Many Missing In Benue Attack

All Abducted Pupils, Workers Of Niger School Freed, Catholic Diocese Confirms

Shettima, Northern Governors, Others Decry Borno Mosque Suicide Bombing

New Penalties In Electoral Bill Won’t Guarantee Credible Polls – Analysts

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Eye Victory Over Tunisia, Chelle Calls For Improvement

UN Condemns Borno Mosque Bombing, Seeks Protection Of Worshippers

Igbo Community Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto Prison, Marks Christmas With Inmates

King Charles Urges Compassion, Reconciliation Amid Global Divisions In Christmas Message

JUST-IN: Tinubu Hasn’t Replaced Gbajabiamila As Chief Of Staff — Presidency

Tanker Explosion Kills 2 On Lagos-Badagry Expressway

Kukah Urges Leaders To Ease Suffering, Calls On Nigerians Not To Lose Hope

US-based Institute Names Marwa Security Leader Of The Year 2025

Borno Attack: Terrorists Will Face Full Weight Of Law — VP Shettima

NATION         

Pope Leo decries Gaza hardship, urges peace in Christmas message

Tinubu felicitates Odua Investment chairman, Ashiru, on birthday

Christmas: Tuggar reaffirms Nigerias commitment to religious harmony, protection of faiths

ICPC integrity ranking reflects Komolafes leadership, transparency drive at NUPRC Oil sector group

Presidency debunks reports of Gbajabiamilas replacement as Chief of Staff

The $290 Million Question: Is Moniepoint a Nigerian Unicorn or a Foreign-Owned Trojan Horse

US-based institute names Marwa security leader of the year 2025

True wealth lies in helping the needy, says Adamawa philanthropist

Two killed as diesel tanker explodes on Badagry expressway

Abducted Papiri pupils, staff reunited with families Official

Christmas: Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Benue

I was paid N2.5m to ridicule Davido online Actor Uche Maduagwu

DAILY TRUST

Sokoto airstrike: US war Secretary thanks FG for support

Sokoto airstrike: Merry Christmas to dead terrorists, says Trump

Sokoto airstrike: FG breaks silence, vows to weaken terrorists’ network

US confirms Sokoto as target of anti-terror strikes

Sokoto residents flee as Explosive device burst into flames amid US operation

Taxation Institute seeks verification of contested tax laws

Army: Boko Haram behind Maiduguri mosque bomb blast

Northern Govs Condemn Maiduguri Mosque bombing

APC National Chairman appoints Suleiman Bakari as adviser

Kaduna Budget: Why N100 Million Was Allocated To Each Ward Commissioner

ASUU, FG finalise renegotiated 2009 agreement

When laws are altered in the shadows, democracy bleeds

NIGERIA DAILY: Christmas On Duty: The Nigerians Keeping Essential Services Running

Man allegedly hires assassin to kill wifes lover

13 cultists nabbed during initiation in Delta

Abuja spare parts traders count losses after fire incident

First Christmas celebration in Bethlehem since Gaza war

Ghana arrests dozens of Nigerians over online fraud

Visa ban threatens Nigeria-US passengers traffic

BUSINESSDAY

US military carries out ‘deadly’ strikes on ISIS terrorists in Northwest Nigeria

FG confirms security cooperation with US on terrorist hideout airstrikes

No plans to replace Gbajabiamila – Tinubu

ASUU, FG ends 16-year renegotiation impasse, as new agreement takes effect January 1, 2026

Convicted Nigerian fraudster Invictus Obi released from US federal prison

Nollywood leads Detty December box-office battle

“Taxation must not punish the poor,” Katsina’s Bishop Musa tells FG at Christmas

Land prices in Banana Island jump 540% in five years

CITN demands transparency amid concerns over Nigeria’s 2025 tax legislation

How substance abuse is undermining Nigeria’s youth potential, national progress

NEW TELEGRAPH

All Abducted Pupils, Staff Reunited With Families Yohanna

Tinubu Campaigners Preach Unity, Distribute Palliatives In Ondo

Foundation Extends Christmas Relief To Widows, Indigents In Okija

Christmas: Ajadi Urges Leaders To Be Sources Of Joy

Sunday Dare Loses Father-In-Law, Pa Olu Abraham

Insecurity: Sokoto Govt Introduces New Initiatives To Curb Banditry

BLUEPRINT     

2025:FGs budget deficit reduces by N510 billion in second quarter

Nigerian Army exposes cause of Borno mosque explosion

Analysts warn of rising debt pressures as Nigerias fiscal deficit hits N5.7trn

Oil prices increase over heightened US-Venezuela tensions

LCCI lists agro processing, others as key growth drivers in 2026

Nigeria vs Tanzania: Primate Ayodele speaks on failed prophecies

Conviction: Kanus legal adviser slams court over refusal to admit evidence

Kano Assembly loses 2 lawmakers within an hour

As FG goes paperless, analogue ministers need training Lokpobiri

Christmas: ICRC boss calls for hope, renewed commitment to national development

WhyN100m was allocated to each ward Kaduna in 2026 budget Commissioner

Northern CAN demands probe of terror financiers

                               

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