Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 10 January 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

Trumps Venezuela Obsession Worries Aides Ahead of Midterm Elections

Nigeria Vows to Strengthen Fight Against Insecurity as Trump Threatens More US Strikes

Nwodo: Poverty, Unemployment, Insecurity Enough to Oust APC in 2027

Wizkid Becomes First African Artiste to Surpass 10 Billion Streams On Spotify

FG, Niger Sign MoU on Mass Housing, Agricultural Settlement Project

INEC: FCT Polls, Ekiti, Osun Guber Testing Ground for 2027 Elections

N100trn Market Cap Milestone Confirms Tinubu’s Reforms Working, Says Arewa Group

Court Halts Planned Doctors’ Nationwide Strike

IPMAN Rejects Fuel Imports as Dangote Refinery Denies Supply Disruption Claims

Nigeria Vows to Strengthen Fight Against Insecurity as Trump Threatens More US Strikes

Nwodo: Poverty, Unemployment, Insecurity Enough to Oust APC in 2027

With New MoU, Jersey to Return Over $9.5 Million Stolen Funds to Nigeria

N100trn Market Cap Milestone Confirms Tinubus Reforms Working, Says Arewa Group

Court Halts Planned Doctors Nationwide Strike

IPMAN Rejects Fuel Imports as Dangote Refinery Denies Supply Disruption Claims

Ahead of 56th Annual WEF 2026, FG Establishes Nigeria House In Davos

Rivers: PANDEF Sets Up Reconciliation Committee to Avert Political Crisis

Rivers Elders, CSOs Condemn Impeachment Move

Macron Presses French Companies to Revive Investment in Africa

NBA Tasks Police on Arrest, Prosecution of Killers of Abuja Female Lawyer, Princess Chigbo

Army Raises Alarm Over Fake COAS Accounts on Social Media

EFCC Arraigns Austrian National Over Alleged N2.28bn Currency Non-Declaration

Edo Doctors Threaten Strike Over Abduction, Killing of Colleagues

Suspected Lassa Fever Claims Four Lives in Nasarawa

PUNCH   

Businesses, traders hike prices over new tax laws

Patient alleges urinary damage at Lagos hospital

Obi welcome back to LP if denied ADC presidential ticket – Datti Baba-Ahmed

How bandits walked into Kwara palace, kidnapped monarch’s seven family members — Vigilante leader

Tinubu, Shettima to spend N9.3bn on travels, food

Lagos seals hotel over noise pollution, environmental violations

DSS invitation: I feel sorry for Nigeria, says Baba-Ahmed

Again, Tinubu wades into Wike-Fubara feud

Tears as Nollywood bids farewell to actress Allwell Ademola

FG budgets N6.04bn payroll for idle Ajaokuta steel

Dangote asks EFCC to probe former NMDPRA boss

Scepticism trails N10bn airtime, data refund claims

Lagos traffic heroes risking lives to chase education, better life

GUARDIAN    

CUPP accuses Tinubu of federal overreach in Rivers political crisis

2027: Tinubu should bring back El-Rufai now, says Nataro

INEC promises credible Osun, FCT polls

Ijaw youths condemn impeachment threat against Fubara, deputy

Protests: Khamenei vows crackdown as Iran death toll rises amid internet blackout

Shipping lines, airlines to submit manifests via National Single Window

NOSDRA DG seeks deliberate food production drive

Structural barriers hinder sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria

VANGUARD

Court halts resident doctors planned strike on Jan 12

Shettima reaffirms FGs resolve to empower military to subdue national crisis

Abuja-Keffi Express Way: Umahi fires Works Controller, warns contractor over road project

Audit firm alleges N13.7bn payroll fraud in Osun, demands EFCC, ICPC probe

49-year-old man arrested for alleged defilement of 13-year old girl in Oyo

How kidnappers killed Abuja-based lawyer, Princess Chigbo, after N3m ransom demand Family

Rivers Crisis: How defection killed Wike-Fubara agreement

Fubaras Impeachment: Wike maintains silence; stakeholders pressure lawmakers to halt move

Terrorists demand N400m, foods, drinks to free 22 captives from Kwara

2026 Budget: INEC gets N1tr, as NSCDC HQ dogs get N57. 5m

Therere errors, gaps, contradictions in new Tax Act KPMG

Rivers Assembly says Fubaras impeachment not suspended; reasons disturbingly weak Elders

FG begins mass agricultural settlements project

2027: Atiku has been contesting for presidency since my NYSC days Datti Baba-Ahmed

Dissolution of Kano state executive committees stands NNPP

Grok turns off AI image generation for non-payers after nudes backlash

LEADERSHIP

Impeachment: Rivers Elders Ask Assembly To Exercise Caution

EFCC Arraigns Austrian Over Undeclared $800,575, €651,505 Cash

Wike Urges Unity For Progress In Rivers

Works Minister Sanctions Supervisory Officials Of Mararraba–Keffi Road Project Over Misconduct

Police Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects In Nasarawa

WEF 2026: Federal Government Unveils ‘Nigeria House’ To Woo Global Investors

HAOF Advancing Leadership, Recognition, Empowerment Across Nigeria — Anabueze

AFCON Q/Final: Super Eagles Not Seeking Revenge Against Algeria — Moses Simon

Federal Government Commiserates With Families Of Nigerians Killed In UK, Canada

Niger Offers Land As Federal Gov’t Unveils Integrated Farm, Housing Communities

Oyo Police Arrest 3 Suspected Female Kidnappers

Ugochinyere Hails Trump’s Action In Venezuela, Urges Arrest Of Imo ‘Election Riggers’

JUST-IN: Court Bars Resident Doctors From Embarking On Proposed January 12 Strike

Segun Odegbami Urges Super Eagles To Play AFCON Quarter-Final With Confidence

Shooting At US Church Leaves 2 Dead, 6 Injured

Trump Signals Possibility Of More US Military Strikes In Nigeria Over Killings

Venezuela Releases High‑profile Detainees After US Pressure

INEC Chair Assures Transparent, Tech-driven 2027 General Election

Iran’s Khamenei Tells Trump To Steer Clear As Anti-Government Protests Spread

Dangote Drags Ex-NMDPRA MD Ahmed To EFCC After Withdrawing Petition From ICPC

Federal Government Limits School Graduation Ceremonies To Primary 6, JSS3, SSS3 Only

Trump Rules Out Presidential Pardon For ‘Diddy’ Combs

NATION         

Fed govt unveils Nigeria House Davos ahead of World Economic Forum 2026

Army raises the alarm over fake social media accounts

Edo NMA urges Okpebholo to secure release of abducted doctors

Alleged N2.5m extortion: Delta CP redeploys Jesse DPO

COAS urges troops to protect critical assets, vows to improve soldiers welfare

Host communities reject Ebonyi govts plan for Nigercem

Obis presence has strengthened partys confidence nationwide ADC

DAILY TRUST

FG bars graduation ceremonies for pre-Pry 6 students, orders reuse of textbooks

Rivers Assembly: Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara on course

AFCON: Morocco defeat Cameroon to seal Semi-final place

Court halts resident doctors planned strike

January 8, 1983: The Day Nigeria Entered the World Cup

INEC Reaffirms Commitment to Credible, Inclusive 2027 Elections

Police Rescue 3 Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects in Nasarawa

Police Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects in Nasarawa

FG bars graduation ceremony for pre-Pry 6, SS3 pupils, orders reuse of textbooks

Edo: Doctors Withdraw Services, Demand Release of Abducted Colleagues

NSCDC redeploys divisional officer over death of detained suspect

Datti Baba-Ahmed: Atiku has been contesting elections since my NYSC days

Terrorists fleeing US strikes trooping into my domain, Benue LG chairman raises alarm

Trump makes U-turn, admits Muslims are also being killed in Nigeria

Dangote drags ex-NMDPRA Boss to EFCC after ICPCs withdrawal

KPMG identifies major loopholes in new tax laws

AUTHORITY

Akpabios lawsuits withdrawals signifies that leadership doesnt require perpetual combat Eyiboh

Umahi sets deadline for Mararaba-Keffi road, suspends controller

Energy governance group faults ADC, says Tinubus approval of NNPC legacy balance reconciliation restores fiscal transparency, not revenue loss

Chinese FM calls for pushing China-Ethiopia all-weather strategic partnership to new heights

Xi extends congratulations to opening ceremony of 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges

NCC, CBN to Introduce Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions

BUSINESSDAY

Trump warns of further airstrikes in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians

AFCON 2025: Morocco see off Cameroon to book first semi-final since 2004

EFCC arraigns Austrian over undeclared $800,575, €651,505 at Lagos Airport

Senegal edge 10-man Mali to reach AFCON 2025 semi-finals

Court bars resident doctors from embarking on strike

KPMG flags ‘errors, inconsistencies, gaps and omission’ in Nigeria’s new tax law

Dangote takes petition against ex-NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed to EFCC

Dollar inflows rise 38% in December as CBN boosts market liquidity

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

Rivers’ fragile peace threatened as Fubara faces fresh impeachment

Doctors say official data cloud medical tourism spend

NEW TELEGRAPH

WEF 2026: FG Establishes Nigeria House In Davos, Switzerland To strengthen FDI

Court Stops Resident Doctors Planned January 12 Strike

Impeachment: PANDEF Urges Wike, Fubara To Sheathe Swords

Delta Govt To Reconstruct ECN Road, Boost Urban Mobility Oborevwori

NNPCL Debt Forgiveness: Group Tackles ADC Over Comments On Presidents Constitutional Powers

Umahi Deploys Staff Over Unholy Alliance With Contractor

Shettima Leads Commemoration Of 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day In Abuja

Tambuwal Calls For Selfless, Inclusive Leadership In Nigeria

APC E-Registration: Lagos Commissioner Urges Members, Others To Update NIN

Humanitarian Ministry Reaffirms Commitment To Social Work Education

NNPCL Debt Forgiveness: Group Tackles ADC Over Comments On Presidents Constitutional Powers

LP To INEC: Accord Usman, Nwokocha Recognition

INC Condemns Rivers Assemblys Impeachment Move Against Fubara

BLUEPRINT     

Stay, contribute to Nigerias health sector, FG urges foreign-trained pharmacists

Dont accept free rides from strangers, FCT CP warns women

Police nab 6 kidnappers, rescue 3 in Nasarawa

FRSC: Lone auto crash kills 9, injures 10 in Bauchi

2027: Kalu, Orji, others unite to unseat Alex Otti

I never declared to contest presidency Datti Baba-Ahmed

Foundation advocates increased support for girl-child education

FG approves reusable textbook policy for siblings to cut costs for parents

Zulum commissions remodelled 2nd Chance School for vulnerable girls

EFCC charges Austrian for failing to declare $800k, 651k at Lagos airport

2027: PDP optimistic of victory in Kogi, says Gambo

FG commences 2026 Armed Forces remembrance activities

Drug abuse, cultism on campuses national, security emergency Group

Fact-check debunks Pantami-Aisha Buhari marriage claim

CNG-SW declares national emergency on campus drug abuse, hate speech

Ahmed Datti speaks on contesting 2027 presidential seat

TCN, partners sensitise Abia, Imo communities on transmission line upgrade

AFCON 2025: Morocco beat Cameroon to reach semi-final

AFCON 2025: CAF names new official for Nigeria vs Algeria quarter-final tie

AFCON 2025: Senegal subdue Mali to reach semi-final

Insecurity: Despite govts efforts, anxiety heightens in North as schools resume

Rivers Crisis: PANDEF calls for restraint between warring parties

2027: INEC strategises on general polls, targets global best practices

FG establishes Nigeria House Davos ahead World Economic Forum

Defection rumour: I m still in PDP keenly monitoring developments Senator Dickson

                               

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