Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 9 January 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

LEADERSHIP

US Senate Moves To Curb Trump’s Military Powers In Venezuela

Lagos Assembly Okays ₦4.4trn Budget For 2026 Fiscal Year

Nationwide Internet Shutdown Hits Iran Amid Anti-government Protests

Super Eagles Land In Marrakesh Ahead AFCON Quarter-Final Clash With Algeria

AFCON 2025: Ndidi Pledges To Settle Super Eagles’ Unpaid Bonuses If Government Delay Persists

Probe Arise News Channel’s Crew Attack Or Face Boycott, Rivers Journalists Tell Police

Federal Government Secures Release Of Nigerian Pastor Jailed In Benin Republic

China Says US Exit From UN Agencies Undermines Global Multilateral System

‘No Pain Like Losing A Child’, Tinubu Mourns Chimamanda Adichie’s Son

‘After Bandit Attack On Old Oyo National Park Office, No Police Presence In Town,’ Alao-Akala Raises Alarm

Kano Police Arrest 172, Impound 104 Motorcycles, 68 Tricycles Over Restriction Order Violation

Police Clamp Down On Commercial Motorcycle Riders In Abuja

APC Groups Urge Tinubu To Caution Wike Over Attacks On Fubara

January 15: It’s Now Armed Forces Celebration And Remembrance Day — DHQ

Rivers APC Rejects Impeachment Move Against Governor Fubara

Fubara: ‘It’s Better We All Resign,’ Rivers Speaker Declares

Stop Uploading Data Of Unqualified Graduates For Mobilisation, NYSC Warns Institutions

Oxford Dictionary Adds ‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Mammy Market,’ Others To English Lexicon

PUNCH       

Dangote refinery, marketers fuel deal crashes as imports surge

Finance ministry confirms release of Super Eagles’ bonuses for AFCON

Insurgency: FG, US company plan delivery of 12 attack helicopters

APC ramps up membership e-registration in states

FG earmarks N1.7tn in 2026 budget for unpaid contractors

Rivers in turmoil: APC leaders intervene as Fubara faces fresh impeachment threat

2027: I’ll align with party offering presidential, VP ticket — Kwankwaso

Gunman kills Nigerian passenger at Canada bus terminal

2027: No pact with Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, says ADC faction

Finance ministry confirms release of Super Eagles’ bonuses for AFCON

‘One Chance’: Outrage greets killings of Abuja lawyer, nurse

Defilement: Police arrest suspect, detain cops for N100,000 bribe Map of Benue State

Eight feared dead as cult clashes spread across Benue

Edo man arrested for kidnapping four-year-old boy

Indian varsity student shot dead by Canada-based Nigerian man Ogun map

Ogun community blames quarry operators for farmland destruction

THISDAY

Tinubu Hails Corporate Nigeria, Other Stakeholders Over NGX N100trn Milestone In Capital Market

Nigeria Secures Pastor Egbajis Release from Benin Republic

Wike: Tinubu Ends Decades of Risky Water, Air Travel to Bonny

Declare State of Emergency on One-chance Vehicle Operators, Female Lawyers Charge Wike, Police, DSS

Famed Writer, Chimamanda Adichie, Loses Son

Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Gov Fubara, Deputy

Investors Lose over $200,000 to Ponzi Scheme in Ibadan

Oporoza House Commends Tompolo for Nigerias Economic Revival

Stock Market Adds N409.66bn on Buying Interest in Seplat, Others

African Fintechs Projected to Grow Profitably, Sustain the Continent in 2026

PWC: Tax Reforms, Execution Discipline, Institutional Measures to Define 2026 Fiscal Outlook

Tanimu Yakubu: Constitution, Fiscal, Legislative Practices Must Guide Budget Discourse

Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of 57 Properties Linked to Malami, Sons

Obasanjo: How I Saved Labour Union from CIA, KGB Influence

Kingibe: Wike Cant Decide My Fate in 2027 Polls, Abuja Waste Crisis is Worsening

FG Hails Dangote Cements Impacts in Benue Communities

Mulade to Tinubu: Channel 13% Derivation Funds on Mega Projects in Niger Delta

GUARDIAN    

Ned Nwoko responds to Regina Daniels’ denial of drug use, stresses court-backed assessments

Three ships head to US with Venezuela oil

Tinubu hails NGXs N100tr milestone, urges Nigerians to deepen local investments

Afenifere raises alarm over terror attacks in Yorubaland

Ex-COAS Buratai sues Ali-Keffi for N1b over alleged terrorism defamation

CUPP hails Ugochinyeres defection as APP positions itself for opposition leadership

FG, CBN settle Super Eagles AFCON bonus

Ogun tree planting drive forces kidnappers, militants out of forest reserves Commissioner

Lawyers protest killing of colleague by one-chance operators in Abuja

Lookman optimistic of Nigerias chances ahead of Algeria showdown

Embrace innovative teaching methods, Afe Babalola tells lecturers

Finance minister clarifies Super Eagles AFCON allowances as team arrives Marrakesh

ADC appoints Nwosu, Ihedioha, Abaribe, others to review constitution

Rivers Assembly bars Fubara from presenting mid-term framework, 2026 budget

Zulum begins construction of mega schools in Borno

APC leaders, Tinubu/Shettima group call for Wikes removal as FCT minister

7.2 million Nigerians may suffer as US exits global agencies

Bauchi police arrest man accused of raping eight-year-old daughter

VANGUARD

Electricity: Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N25bn; Ajaokuta Steel, community, N1.03bn

Iran protesters death toll mounts

Niger Delta Youth Group urges NAssembly to fast-track approval of NDDC 1.75trn 2025 Budget

US Senate rebukes Trump over Venezuela

Ill pay Super Eagles bonuses if FG fails to -Ndidi

Insecurity: Afenifere laments upsurge in terrorism in S/ West

141 million Nigerians poor while politicians jostle for power -Obi

FCT police impound 21 commercial motorcycles, arrest riders over ban violation

Lagos Assembly passes 4.4trn 2026 Budget of Shared Prosperity into law

Man livestreams his own death in extreme online challenge

Fubara Impeachment: ADC monitoring Rivers crisis, yet to take position Spokesman

Mr Bitter Peter Onanuga mocks Obi over comment on Super Eaglesbonuses

Nigerian man arrested in Canada over murder of varsity student

AFCON 2025: FG clears group-stage bonuses, moves to end payment delays

Nigerias poverty situation serious Experts react to PwC 2026 report

West African juntas condemn US aggression in Venezuela

Tinubu commiserates with Chimamanda Adichie, family over sons death

Sack Wike to save Rivers from crisis, NADECO USA urges Tinubu

Police confirm death of notorious bandit in Benue

Insecurity: NSCDC set to redeploy 113 new commandants to boost operational efficiency

Tinubu cheers NGXs 100trn boom, calls for greater local investment

Fubara Impeachment: PDP split as Wike camp backs Rivers Assembly

Eight killed in four LGs as cultists clash in Benue

Armed Forces Remembrance Day now Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day DHQ

1,216 Artistes, Delegates, Production Team Hit Lagos for AFRIMA 2026

Super Eagles arrive Marrakech ahead Algeria clash

Anglican Church dismisses abuse mishandling complaint against new leader

INC, IYC, APC, PDP factions urge Rivers Assembly to drop impeachment threat against Fubara

 

NATION     

Rivers Assembly serves Fubara, Deputy notice of gross misconducts

Senator Kalu replies Otti, says Tinubu, APC will win Abia in 2027

Tinubu condoles Chimamanda Adichie on death of son

NASENI unveils inter-agency innovation competition to spur homegrown solutions

2027: We wont allow anyone to hijack Oyo ADC, Ex-Makindes aide vows

Funke Akindeles Behind The Scenes becomes West Africas highest-grossing film

Rivers: Wike hails Tinubu over construction of Bonny road

NUPRC to determine 2025 licensing round bid winners procedures January 14

Police kill notorious bandit in Benue, foil kidnap attempt, arrest eight in cult clash

Tinubu applauds NGX N100 trillion milestone, urges Nigerians to invest more at home

Its tough for me, tougher for their parents Anthony Joshua mourns friends

Rivers speaker threatens resignation as Assembly moves to impeach Fubara

Tinubu hails NRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, on birthday

Budget Office DG dismisses wrong notions about new tax laws

Afenifere challenges southwest governors, decries rising terror attacks across Yorubaland

Tinubus painful reforms prevented Nigerias economic collapse Tunde Lemo

2027: ADC moves to review constiution to boost election chances

JUST IN: FG secures release of Nigerian pastor jailed in Benin

Delta infrastructure drive gains momentum as Oborevwori breaks ground for Otovwodo flyover

APC group demands halt to impeachment move against Fubara

Ex-Ghana Finance Minister Ofori-Atta detained by US immigration authorities

Niger youths solidly behind Tinubus Renewed Hope Agenda Limateef

Bod Olaibi, Don Jazzy, Funke Akindele ranked among Africas top 50 visibility leaders

FG confirms release of Super Eagles bonuses

Forum commends Ogun govts plan to stop illegal miners

Peter Obis defection sparks major LP exodus to ADC in Delta

 DAILY TRUST

Anthony Joshua: My friends death tough on me but tougher on their parents

Rivers Speaker: Fubara is a threat to democracy

Nigeria vs Algeria: Repeat of 2019 for Desert Foxes or Revenge for Super Eagles

ADC reviews constitution to imbibe internal democracy, tackle indiscipline

FG: Super Eagles will receive bonuses tomorrow

Plateau: 6 farmers killed in fresh attacks

BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

AUTHORITY

Anthony Joshua: My friends death tough on me but tougher on their parents

Rivers Speaker: Fubara is a threat to democracy

Nigeria vs Algeria: Repeat of 2019 for Desert Foxes or Revenge for Super Eagles

ADC reviews constitution to imbibe internal democracy, tackle indiscipline

Ogun resident doctors vow to join nationwide strike

FG: Super Eagles will receive bonuses tomorrow

Plateau: 6 farmers killed in fresh attacks

BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

BUSINESSDAY

Datti says Obi unlikely to clinch ADC presidential ticket

NCC, CBN to launch framework to ensure 30-second refunds for failed airtime, data purchases

Africa’s small share of global trade threatens global stability – Yusuf Tuggar

Practical pathways into work: The case for apprenticeships, not degrees

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles players barred from interviews ahead of Algeria clash

Fintechs push banking customer experience to new high as traditional banks trail

Rivers’ fragile peace threatened as Fubara faces fresh impeachment

NGX-ASI nears historic crossing of 160,000 points mark

Nigeria’s telecom backbone under siege as 40,000 disruptions stall broadband ambitions

Naira seen sustaining stability after posting first gain in 13 years

Consumers face higher prices as biggest shipper raises import fees

Trump’s Venezuela oil grab to shrink Nigeria’s $2.9bn US market

Buratai sues Ali-Keffi, ex-GOC for ₦1bn over alleged terrorism claims

Nigeria’s current account balance to hit $18.81bn from $16.94 bn – Tinubu

AFCON 2025: Ndidi pledges to pay Super Eagles unpaid bonuses if NFF fails

NEW TELEGRAPH

Lawyers Mourn Colleague, Urge Wike To Declare Security Emergency Against One-Chance Operators

Lagos Assembly Launches Service Delivery Charter To Enhance Public Engagement

PAP Sends Additional 34 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Beneficiaries To UK Universities

Lawyers Mourn Colleague, Urge Wike To Declare Security Emergency Against One-Chance Operators

Afenifere Laments Upsurge In Terrorism In SWest

PAP Sends Additional 34 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Beneficiaries To UK Universities

Lawyers Mourn Colleague, Urge Wike To Declare Security Emergency Against One-Chance Operators

PAP Sends Additional 34 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Beneficiaries To UK Universities

Lawyers Mourn Colleague, Urge Wike To Declare Security Emergency Against One-Chance Operators

NNPP Faults Courts Reversal Of Dissolution Of Kano Executive Cttees

Group Of Universities To Honour Late Baikie With Global Tribute Night

FG Pledges Support For Livestock Devt, Lays Foundation For Service Centre

Rising Poverty: Structural Reforms Imperative, No Longer Optional Obi

BLUEPRINT     

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi move to pay bonuses if

Sanwo-Olu congratulates Ogun deputy governor Salako-Oyedele at 60

Why FCT traditional institutions should beupgraded Yerima

Anambra: Police arrest woman, rescue 33 underage trafficked for prostitution

Terrorism: Ex-COAS Buratai sues Ali-Keffi for N1bn over alleged defamation

Kano: Police impound 104 motorcycles, 68 tricycles for violating traffic regulations

6 suspected Lassa fever patients escape from Nasarawa isolation centre, 4 die

Nigeria entering 2026 with improved stability, forecasts 4.3% growth PwC

NUPRC, NMDPRA deepen partnership to boost regulatory efficiency, investments

Tinubu condoles with Chimamanda Adichie over sons death

2025 AFCON: Head-to-head stats emerge as Super Eagles land in Marrakech, plot Algeria fall

Tinubu applauds NGX N100 trillion milestone, wants Nigerians to invest locally

Insecurity: CAS in USA to fast-track acquisition of attack helicopters

Breaking: Renowned author Chimamanda Adichie loses son

Breaking: FG releases Super Eagles 2025 AFCON bonuses

Breaking: Rivers Assembly hatches fresh impeachment plans against Fubara

Alleged rap: Pastor Chris Okafor dares accusers to present evidence

No party can aspire to national relevance without strong membership Mark

Dogara promises FGs presence in Mambila, lauds Nguroje, BSM

ICPC rejects Dangotes withdrawal of petition against ex-NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed

                               

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