Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

US revokes over 100,000 visas since Trumps return

Zuckerberg names ex-Trump advisor as Meta president

Trump says Iran wants negotiations as protests death toll rises

PDP, APC fight for control of Osun LG secretariats

Impeachment storm: Fubara says no notice as two lawmakers pull out

Nigerian profs should earn N2.5m monthly, says ex-NAL president

Peter Obi gives ADC new relevance, says Fayose

AFCON 2025: CAF probes misconduct in Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Morocco q-finals

Two-year refining milestone: Fuel import spending crashes 54% to $6.7bn

Protest: NANS condemns detention of Edo varsity students, demands release

Ogun denies anointing candidate for Awujale stool

Two Rivers lawmakers seek suspension of Fubara’s impeachment process

Over 28,000 apply for Abia’s 4,000 teaching jobs

Benue pensioners threaten protest over non-payment of arrears, gratuities

Peter Obi questions Tinubu’s whereabouts

New York hospitals hit as 15,000 nurses strike

Militarys internal security role weakening police, says Buratai

Lagos monarch, Akran of Badagry, dies at 89, Sanwo-Olu mourns

Somalia scraps UAE agreements over Somaliland dispute

Oborevwori flags off 39.3bn flyover project in Delta

94 princes, one princess jostle for Awujale stool

Afternoon Recap: Saudi Airlines abandons passengers, Fayose’s remark on Peter Obi, others top stories

Ex-police AIG joins ADC in Zamfara

Group seeks stronger police role in environmental safety, public health

Jigawa begins maternity kit distribution, targets zero maternal deaths

INEC reaffirms commitment to service excellence at Enugu workshop

NDLEA seizes 134.48kg of illicit drugs, arrests 157 suspects in Ebonyi

NYSC ready for reforms to address new challenges-DG

Nasarawa senator Onawo dumps PDP, cites personal reasons

Okpebholo postpones school resumption in Edo Central

Chimamandas son: Anaesthetists society seeks involvement in Lagos probe

Iran not seeking conflict but fully prepared for war Foreign minister

US prosecutors open criminal probe into Federal Reserve

I know the pain, says ex-refugee after taking over as UNHCR chief

Atiku demands release of detained critic

Bandits kill soldier, NSCDC officer in Benue

Awujale: Ruling house slams KWAM1 over protest letter to Abiodun

Otti reaffirms stewardship-driven leadership, pledges durable infrastructure in Abia

Group seeks breakdown of N1.01tn proposed budget for 2027 polls

Kano to train 50,000 youths in skills acquisition programme

11 terrorists surrender as troops kill eight in Borno

Police recover stolen vehicles, arrest six in Enugu

Price war: Retailers drop petrol below Dangotes N739/litre

THISDAY

NERC: 33 Nigerians Killed, 33 Others Injured in Electricity-related Mishaps in Three Months

How CBN is Raising Financial Services Standards with Consumer Education

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Environmental Governance

Nigerian Army Raises Concerns Over Misrepresentation of COASs Remarks in Rivers

PDP Strategises to Wrest Power from APC in Kogi

2027: Ex-PFN Chairman Berates South-east APC Leaders for Endorsing Tinubu

Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Indefinite Strike

Eight Years after Lulu-Briggs Death, Family Refuses to Sheathe Sword

Advertising Guru, Steve Omojafor, Turns 80 in Grace

With 129.6% Gain, NGX Consumer Goods EmergesBest Performing Index in 2025

Subscription to T-Bills Tops N1.5trn at First 2026 Auctions on Massive Demand

GUARDIAN    

NCS introduces new standard operating procedure for courier companies

Buratai outlines roadmap for Nigerias security future

2026 is a pivotal year for Oyo Makinde

Alleged forgery, impersonation: Judge warns lawyer against seeking private meeting outside open court

Oversabi aunty hits 863m in sales, becoming top two highest-grossing titles of 2026

Freight agents stop operations at shipping company over hike in charges

NARD may resume strike if FG fails to fulfill demands Ogun doctors

APC digital registration exercise captures over two million members so far

Adeleke chides Osun CP over illegal detention of aide, seeks IGPs intervention

Osun 2026: NANS declares support for APC candidate, Oyebamiji

Funke Akindeles Behind the Scenes crosses 2bn, sets new Nollywood record

Police launch probe as six family members die in Rivers

Oba of Benin cautions youths against violence amid rising insecurity

AFCON 2025: CAF to investigate Algeria vs Nigeria quarter-final incidents

Two Rivers Assembly lawmakers appeal for restraint amid impeachment moves

CDS vows to root out all threats to national security

Accord receives defectors from Labour Party, PDP, NNPP in Lagos

Police arrest 26-year-old suspect over kidnap, murder of Rivers woman

UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery

Army rescues 18 Cameroon-bound passengers after boat hijack

With opportunity and access to funds, I still ask why its not clicking, Sharon Adeleke reflects on business success

Kogi govt mourns death of three APC chieftains

Womens health central to economic growth, sustainable reforms FG

Police apprehend two notorious armed robbery suspects, recover firearms in Nasarawa

Edo postpones school resumption date

Malami was under probe before I became EFCC chair Olukoyede

Army neutralises eight terrorists as 11 surrender with rifles in Borno

NDLEA proposes control strategy to curb drug abuse in tertiary institutions

Awujale: KWAM 1 protests exclusion from selection process

Oyebamiji vows to defeat Adeleke in Osun guber election

Chimamanda serves legal notice over sons death

NARD postpones planned strike by two weeks as VP Shettima intervenes

Bandits impose N50,000 farming tax on Kano, Katsina settlements

Eterna Plc opens N21.52b rights issue to fund expansion

2026 Budget: Amid revenue uncertainty, vehicles, sundry expenses cut big slices

Wanted: Diligent anti-corruption campaign devoid of sentiments

Makoko residents lament losses, displacement after demolition

Protest erupts in Edo over killing as residents sack livestock traders

VANGUARD

PSG knocked out of French Cup by own academy product

Trump slams tariffs on countries doing business with Iran

Police arrest LAMATA bus driver over fatal ‘hit-and-run’

Fubara: Crack in Rivers Assembly as members seek withdrawal of impeachment order

Photos: KPMG, Revenue Service meet after clash over tax reforms

Trump considering air strikes on Iran, says White House

Edo monarch confirms N100m demand from abductors of subjects

Edo PDP demands release of 52 suspects remanded over anti-kidnapping protest

Police foil attack on Obajana Operational Base

U.S. revokes over 100,000 visas, including thousands of student permits

Ondo Amotekun intercepts coal laden truck, arrest 38 suspected northern passengers

Ex-NLC President Ayuba Wabba loses father

Increased military deployment for Internal security weakening Police, Buratai warns

PANDEF sets up reconciliation committee to end Rivers crisis

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles arrive in Rabat ahead of semi-final showdown

Indigenous coaches make statement with 2025 AFCON semi-final qualification

15,000-nurse strike hits New York hospitals over pay, safety concerns

Abia: APC didnt do well in 2023 polls, but we are sure of victory in 2027 Anyim

Falana demands release or trial of detained military officers

Israeli police issues arrest warrant against Netanyahus ex-aide

Ubani denies Malamis link, warns defamers of severe consequences

APC chairman to State Coordinators: Register every member or be removed

Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president

GNI Fire: Death toll rises to 12

Funke Akindele becomes Africas highest-grossing filmmaker of all time

Suspected generator fumes kill six in Rivers, police launch investigation

Police dismantle illegal roadblocks, warn against extortion in Bayelsa

Court remands social media critic over alleged defamation of Ebonyi SSG

Resident doctors to review strike suspension in two weeks

Heineken boss resigns after turbulent six-year stint

Champion Breweries opens N42bn Public Offer at N16 per share

Fubara yet to receive notice as impeachment proceedings head to the rocks

LEADERSHIP

9th AFRIMA: Rema Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Tyla, Others To Win ‘Artiste Of The Year’

Police Repel Bandits’ Attack On Kaduna Village, Neutralise 2, Recover Firearms

Slow Pace Of Work On Abuja-Benin Road Projects Unacceptable, Tinubu’s Aide Tells Contractors

NAFDAC Assures All Approved Nestlé Infant Formulae Safe For Nigerian Babies

Gunmen Kidnap 8 Persons, Demand N70m Ransom In Edo

APC Claims Membership e-Registration Has Hit 2m In 1 Week

Alleged Forgery: Judge Warns Lawyer Against Seeking Private Meeting Outside Open Court

Councillor, Monarch, 10 Others Killed In Taraba Communal Clash

NAFDAC Alerts Public On Recall Of Mivacron, Nimbex Injections

Federal Government Inaugurates ₦40bn CCTV Control Centre For Third Mainland Bridge

Police Dismantle Illegal Checkpoints On East-West Road

JAMB Urges Tertiary Institutions To Comply With Admission Guidelines

UK Probes Elon Musk’s X Over AI-generated Sexualised Deepfake Images Of Women, Kids

Bandits Attack Wedding Convoy, Kill 2, Abducted Guests In Katsina

DisCos Suffer N44bn Revenue Shortfall

JUST-IN: 2 Rivers Lawmakers Back Out Of Impeachment Plan Against Fubara

Nigerian-Built Developer Tool Gains Global Usage By Solving A Persistent Software Problem

Trump Posts Own Portrait As ‘Acting President Of Venezuela’

AFCON 2025: Algeria Files Formal Complaint To CAF, FIFA After Defeat To Super Eagles

2027: Peter Obi Is ‘Only Traction’ In ADC – Fayose

NATION      

NIN database hits 127 million enrolments nationwide, says NIMC

Police summon ex-Rivers SSG Danagogo over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

UNICAL to sanction HODs who delay students results, violate varsity rules

PANDEF peace committee gets two weeks to submit report on Rivers crisis

Customs set to regulate courier companies in line with global best practices

StoryMi Academy, French Embassy train young documentary filmmakers

Oracle-endorsed prince emerges among 95 nominees for Awujale throne Fusengbuwa

APC e-membership registration hits over two million in one week Basiru

Nigeria risks losing AI talents without educational reforms, expert warns

Folarin, Adelabu, Ajimobi, Oyo APC leaders vow record votes for Tinubu in 2027

Police intensify clampdown on digital crimes, upskill detectives

Buratai proposes special fund to accelerate defence technology development

JAMB directs UNN, others to reverse irregular admissions

Funke Akindele makes history as Behind The Scenes grosses N2bn

Ibadan traditional stakeholders warn Alaafin of Oyo over disrespect to Olubadan

Toyin Abrahams Oversabi Aunty hits N863 million, becomes her highest-grossing film

Ekiti 2026: Ex-governor Segun Oni rejoins APC

Oborevwori flags off 39.3bn Otovwodo flyover, vows to end Ughelli gridlock

DisCos collected N210b revenue in October 2025

Nigerian business leader Ozoka promotes pan-African investment, others in Uganda

Amotekun intercepts coal-laden truck, arrests 38 northern passengers in Ondo

   DAILY TRUST

One killed, many injured as gunmen attack police station in Kogi

Rivers lawmakers ask colleagues to halt impeachment move against Fubara

Why Zero Knowledge Proof Could Be the Most Important Crypto Launch Since Ethereum Next 100x Crypto

A Fast Closing $0.003 vs $0.05 Price Gap Pulls Capital From Binance Coin & XRP Into BlockDAG with Analysts Eyeing $1 in 2026

APC opts for manual registration in N/East, N/West over insecurity

Planned Protest: Ill clear unpaid pensions, gratuities by month-end Gov Alia

EFCC chairman: I didnt start Malamis probe

BREAKING: Heavy security at Kano Govt House ahead of Gov Yusufs planned defection

2026 budget: EFCC To Spend N3.2bn On Cleaning, Fumigation, Food

FG offers scholarships to female medical students

Northern youths pledge support for security agencies against banditry

How 1 traced my missing daughter to Abuja 2yrs after

2026: N1.07bn voted for Tinubu, Shettimas residences renovation

Gunmen abduct women, children in Kogi community

Kidnapping: 1 injured, scores arrested as protest turns violent in Edo

Inside EFCCs terrorism financing, money laundering charges against Bauchi officials

Banditry: Well deepen offensive in Kwara, Oyo, Niger Army Commander

FG, ASUU to unveil landmark agreement on university system

Ganduje returns, begins high-level consultations on Kano politics

China, Africa to hold nearly 600 cultural, people-to-people exchange events in 2026

Jersey returns $9.5m tainted funds to Nigeria

BUSINESSDAY

AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi-final clash

AFCON 2025: Former Djibouti coach backs Super Eagles over Morocco

Aviation allocation drops 23% to N87.3bn in 2026

Medical negligence crisis demands immediate overhaul of Nigeria’s health regulatory framework – Agbakoba

What employees must know about deductions and rates in personal income tax

IMF to release January 2026 World Economic Outlook update on Monday
6 hrs ago

FG seeks private capital for airports, slashes 2026 aviation budget

NBS projects artificial inflation spike ahead December data release

Five sure stocks to invest in now for dividend income

Africa needs $120m annually in pre-seed capital to fix its startup pipeline

Nigeria’s food storage gap adds to farmers woes

LNG exports hit five-year high on rising feed-gas supply

Dubious data: The falsehoods about Nigeria’s economy in 2025

FG says Nigeria to sign partnership agreement with the UAE

Fresh oil spill rages at Ahoada, threatens environment in Rivers

Tinubu reneges, fails to raise health budget to 10%

The governance tax: How Nigeria’s broken institutions starve the state of revenue

NEW TELEGRAPH

US Will End Oil, Money Flow To Cuba Trump

Olubadan Snubbed Alaafins Greeting At Govts Inter-Faith Service

Oborevwori Flags Off 39.3bn Otovwodo Flyover Project Amidst Jubilation

Ikeja Residents Commend Council VChairman Over Distribution Of Food Items

Obi Questions Tinubus Absence Amid Rising Poverty, Insecurity In Nigeria

Edo Govt Postpones School Resumption In Edo Central

FRSC Confirms Fatal Crash That Killed 12 At Gada Biyu Along YangojiAbuja Corridor

Group Partners Nigerian Govs Spouses To Scale Women Empowerment

INEC Reaffirms Commitment To Service Excellence

Armed Forces Wont Negotiate Natl Heritage With Terrorists CDS

Army Rescues 18 Passengers After Boat Hijacking On Nigeria-Cameroon Route

Atiku Demands Release Of Salim Musa, Accuses Tinubu Govt Of Repressing Dissent

Labour Party Not For Sale, Usman Tells Abure

BLUEPRINT     

E-membership: Weve register over 2m Nigerians in one week APC

Yilwatda to e-registration coordinators: Register every member or be removed

Kwankwasos, allies influence waning in Kano politics KPRA

Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president

Ogun: NANS to commence facility checks in universities, others

Venezuela releases over 100 political prisoners

Protest: Iran reaches out to Trump for talks as death rises

Alleged abuse: Nigerian skitmaker Carter Efe, baby mama trade words

Actress Lizzy Anjorin speaks on rumoured arrest

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