Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

LEADERSHIP

Trump To Charge $1bn Permanent Membership Fee For New Global ‘Board Of Peace’

Tanker Crash: NOA DG Asks National Assembly To Criminalise Fuel Scooping

JUST-IN: NSA Ribadu’s Mother Dies At 86

JUST-IN: Super Eagles Soar To 26th In FIFA Rankings, Now Africa’s 3rd Best Team

JUST-IN: Tinubu Honours Business Associate Gilbert Chagoury With GCON National Honour

JUST-IN: Amid Defection Rumours, Kano Governor Yusuf Meets Tinubu In Aso Rock

‘We Shouldn’t Have Done It’, Senegal Coach Thiaw Apologises Over Walkout From AFCON Final

Borno Speaker Protests Exclusion Of VP Shettima’s Photo At APC Event

NiMet Forecasts Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

Sanwo-Olu Assents ₦4.4trn 2026 Lagos Appropriation Bill Into Law

Motorists, Commuters Stranded As Abuja-Lokoja Road Records Another Traffic Gridlock

Shots Fired As Contractors Block Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Debts

Threat Of Mutiny Is False Alarm, Says Army

AFCON Final: CAF Condemns ‘Unacceptable Behaviour’ Of Senegalese Players, Officials

Police Officer Kills Colleague, Injures Another In Rivers

Lagos Warns Residents Against Scooping Fuel After Fuel Tanker Overturns On Tincan–Liverpool Bridge

Tinubu: Federal Government Drops Cyberbullying Charges Against Meta, X

Federal Government Denies NEF’s Claim On Lagos Gold Refinery

Nigerians Withdraw ₦36.3trn Via ATMs In 6 Months Despite Higher Charges — CBN

Global Billionaires’ Wealth Hits Record $18.3trn As Oxfam Warns Of Political Risks

JUST-IN: FCT Workers Begin Strike, Shut Down FCTA, FCDA Headquarters

PUNCH       

Contractors block finance ministry again over debts

TASUED to confer doctorate degrees on Remi Tinubu, others at 17th convocation

Kwara gov mourns chief Imam, hails his Islamic scholarship

Sanwo-Olu defends Makoko demolition, announces palliatives

Radio Benue workers protest salary deductions, victimisation

JUST IN: Kano gov meets Tinubu at Aso Rock

FG unveils new strategy to tackle housing deficit

Tinubu lauds Alake’s re-election as chair of African minerals body

Plateau gov swears in acting Grand Kadi of Sharia court

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu signs 4.4tn 2026 Lagos budget into law

JUST IN: Non-oil exports hit record $6.1bn in 2025 NEPC

Police kill kidnap suspect in shootout on Enugu highway

Army dismisses mutiny threat report as false alarm

FG drops Meta, X from cybercrime charges against Sowore

Army foils Boko Haram drone attack in Borno

Kwankwaso hails supporters’ loyalty, patience

Army dismisses mutiny threat report as false alarm

Putin invited to Trumps ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza, Russian presidency says

Sokoto gov visits Old Market fire scene, pledges support for traders

FCTA removes 607 beggars, mentally challenged persons from Abuja streets

2027: Kogi East endorse Ododo for second term

FG denies NEF claim on Lagos gold refinery

NYSC releases deployment details for Batch A prospective corps members

UK, France consider social media ban for youths

THISDAY

NCC Begins Stakeholder Consultations on Nigerias Digital Future

Protesting Contractors Attempt to Obstruct Ministers Access to Office

Tinubu Condemns Murder of Woman, Six Kids In Kano

Doctor Remanded Over Alleged Fake Medical Report Linked to Blogger, Says Ogun Govt

Electronic Result Transmission Critical to Credible 2027 Elections, Says Ubani

Sowores Trial for Alleged Cyberstalking Begins January 22

Appeal Court Holds Special Sitting, Hears 360 Cases in Lagos

Army Debunks Mutiny Report, Affirms Commitment to Troop Welfare

AIbom NUJ Tasks Security Agencies to Secure Waterways

APC Chieftain, Oyintiloye, Demands More Sensitisation on New Tax Laws

Amotekun Nabs 17 Suspected Kidnappers in Ondo

Alternative Bank Signals Strong 2026 Growth Push as Non-interest Banking Gains Momentum

Stock Market Gains N2.6trn to Maintain Positive Momentum for Second Trading Week

 GUARDIAN    

IMF raises Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.4%, cites FG’s reforms

Unpaid SIWES: NANS demands sack of ITF DG, calls for EFCC, ICPC probe

World Bank: Large-scale rural road investments key to Nigeria’s food security goal

FG opens 2026 PTDF overseas scholarships for MSc, PhD students in oil, gas

Court adjourns Anyanwus N550m defamation suit against Ohakim to March 17

Cyberbullying: Police drag Ogun govs critic, Onajobi, to court, begin manhunt for her

Poverty of prestige: Why Nigerian alumni must trade nostalgia for economic development

Appeal Court president holds special sitting in Lagos, lists 16 panels to tackle 360 backlog cases

NCC unveils spectrum roadmap to power Nigerias $1tr digital economy

Army refutes mutiny threat over soldiers salaries

APC youth warn Tinubu against dropping Shettima ahead of 2027

Enugu-Onitsha highway: FG confident on April 28 deadline, praises MTN work

CPPE charges NBS on CPI data credibility to build confidence

Harry arrives at London court for battle against UK newspaper

Sowores trial for alleged cyberstalking of Tinubu set for Jan 22

VANGUARD

Trump ties Greenland takeover bid to failure to win Nobel Peace Prize

Police arrest key suspect in last year’s abduction of Bayelsa judge

Confusion over alleged kidnap of 172 worshippers in 3 Kaduna churches

CAF Warns their Will be Consequences for Bad Behaviours During AFCON Final

Alleged medical negligence: Family of late Shell engineer demands justice, $100m

Oxfam dicloses billionaires richer than 60% of world’s population

Billionaire wealth jumps 3 times faster in 2025 to $18.3trn — Oxfam

Tragedy averted in Lagos as Police, LASTMA chase away residents scooping diesel from fallen tanker
01:41 am

Tinubu confers GCON on Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury

Deliver dividends of democracy to Nigerians, Methodist Prelate charges leaders

FIFA rankings: Super Eagles rise to 26th, 3rd in Africa after AFCON brilliance

Gov Yusuf may register for party membership Tuesday Kano APC Chair

Kano Murder: Swift police action shows Nigeria can defeat crime Obi

LAWMA MD advocates responsible waste disposal

FG opens portal for common entrance application into federal technical colleges

Kano Murder: State government takes over prosecution of suspects

Intersociety accuses New York Times of misrepresentation over interview on killings of Christians

AFCON 2025: APC chairman leads strategic talks in Morocco to reposition Nigerian Football for jobs, unity

Disquiet in Labour Party over Abures details on INEC portal

Updated: Northern CAN confirms abduction of 163 worshippers in Kaduna

Non-oil exports break record at $6.1bn in 2025 NEPC

Activists accuse Govt of insensitivity as health workers strike persists

Blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills 7

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu amid speculation over APC defection

Again, indigenous contractors block finance ministry over N4trn debt

FG opens applications for technical colleges

Penalty controversy: Morocco seeks CAF, FIFA action over Senegal pitch walk-off

Court remands doctor over fake medical report linked to blogger, Just Adetoun

FCTA: 10 of 14 workers demands met as strike shuts secretariat

Ejiofor: Opponents of international counter-terrorism without alternatives are not patriots

APC distributes gadgets for e-registration in Benue

Gani Adams to Kwara, Kogi govs: Deploy localised security frameworks to tackle insecurity

Police arrest key suspect in 2015 abduction of Bayelsa State Judge

NCC unveils spectrum roadmap to boost broadband, drive $1trn digital economy

Gunmen abduct over 100 worshippers in three Kaduna churches

Police Inspector shoots two colleagues in Port Harcourt, one dead

NATION        

Obasanjo holds closed-door meeting with Babangida in Minna

JUST IN: PDP, SDP missing as INEC unveils final list for Ekiti guber election

Police nab 14 notorious Sara-Suka thugs, recover knives, machetes in Bauchi

Ogun police file six-count charge against blogger Adetoun over alleged cybercrimes

Ondo Police raise alarm over judicial strike, warn of rising security risks

Nigerias non-oil exports hit record $6.1bn in 2025, says NEPC chief

Digital governance, AI central to legislative reporting Reps Spokesman

Why many female artists lose stardom after marriage

Ive faced more challenges in 2026 than 2025 Kassia

JUST IN: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with Kano Governor, Yusuf

Oborevwori flags off N59.7bn Agbor/Uromi Junction flyover, assures Deltans of even devt

North East: Airstrikes kill terrorist leader, Munzir, others in 15 days

Police inspector kills colleague, injures another in Rivers

FG faults NEF over Lagos gold refinery ownership

Chelle targets AFCON 2027 glory after Super Eagles Bronze finish

Ex-Canterbury Archbishop to speak on inter-ethnic, religious harmony at ABU lecture

Why Nigeria must invest in prevention, not treatment of neurological disorders Farombi

93 traffickers jailed, 120 children rescued in 2025, says NAPTIP

Army debunks report of planned mutiny, reaffirms commitment to soldiers welfare

Phyna denies claim she has not received N100m BBNaija prize

Strengthening the bedrock: Why increased capital requirements are essential for a resilient economy

NNPP disowns planned protest against INEC

Court adjourns Senator Anyanwus N550m defamation suit against Ohakim to March 17

Alleged cyberbullying of Tinubu: DSS trial of Sowore begins January 22

AFCON brilliance lifts Super Eagles to 26th in FIFA ranking

Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy have reached Felas level Shaffy Bello

JUST IN: Tragedy averted as tanker spills diesel in Lagos

Tanker overturns on Tincan Liverpool Bridge, residents scoop spilled diesel

DAILY TRUST

After AFCON exploits, Super Eagles rank among Africas top three

Radio Benue staff protest salary deductions

Kano Killings: Our homes are no longer safe Sheikh Daurawa

FG to appeal judgment directing investigation of attacks on journalists

BREAKING: Kano gov meets Tinubu amid defection moves

BREAKING: Tinubu confers GCON on business associate Chagoury

Ministers, MDAs Excluding Local Engineers from Trillion-Naira Projects, NSE Tells Tinubu

Alleged cyber bullying: DSS trial of Sowore begins Jan 22

Gov Lawal to deliver completed projects in 14 LGAs by February

Borno speaker protests omission of Shettimas pictures at APC event

FIFA president slams chaos at AFCON final

Police inspector allegedly kills colleague in Rivers

Plateau: Woman abducted alongside daughter gives birth in captivity

Offices shut as FCT workers begin strike

Family, female attorneys demand justice for slain Abuja lawyer

AUTHORITY

FG opens portal for common entrance application into federal technical colleges

Nigerian Army condemns false allegation of mutiny

Ifeanyi Ubah and the Awe-Inspiring Nnewi Catholic Cathedral

FairMoney pays N7bn interest, loan disbursements hit N150bn

No need for strike, weve met workers demands FCTA

Nigeria rakes in $6.1bn from non-oil export in 2025 NEPC

BUSINESSDAY

Kano governor Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu amid stalled APC defection

Tinubu awards GCON to Gilbert Chagoury

Police inspector kills colleague, injures another in Rivers

Nigeria’s fastest growth projection since 2015 can’t curb poverty

Local oil firms face funding hurdle as ambitions outstrip capital

Gunshot as local contractors block finance ministry over unpaid debts

IMF sees Nigeria growing at 4.4 percent in 2026 as reforms support economy

Nigeria’s diversification drive pays off as non-oil exports rise 11.5% to $6.1bn in 2025 – NEPC

Local government autonomy matters for Nigerian youth productivity in 2026

NEW TELEGRAPH

Nigerias Non-Oil Export Hits $6.1bn In 2025

Parallex Bank Urges Court To Dismiss FHT Mega Express N7.15bn Suit

Ododo To Terrorists, We Wont Surrender Kogi To You

Shettima Commissions Nigeria House At Davos, First Sovereign Pavilion At WEF

FG Opens Applications For Free Federal Technical Colleges As NCEE Holds June 6

Drivers, Others Rush To Scoop AGO From Overturned Tanker In Apapa

Martins Smooth To Release New Year Track Matter

Wahab Warns Lagos Residents Against Scooping Fuel After Diesel Tanker Accident

Granting Pardon To Bandits, Terrorists, Threats To Natl Security Adeyanju

Police Inspector Shoots Colleagues, Kills One, Injures Another In PHarcourt

BLUEPRINT     

Court sets date to begin trial of Sowore for cyber bullying against Tinubu

Why we reconnected FCT Water Board AEDC

NISO dissociates self from unauthorised social media handle

Unpaid N4trn debt protests: No going back, Indigenous contractors threaten

Reps hold digital access, rights training for journalists, media aides

2027: Igbo-Etiti stakeholders back Mbahs second term bid

NNPP not involved in protest against INEC Spokesman

CVR: Jigawa governor urges youth to register to strengthen democracy

Peter Obi hails police swift response to Kano killings

Delist foreign observers in 2027 polls, Isa Nataro tells INEC

Uche Marcus:NUPRC eulogises late PENGASSAN President on 20th year remembrance

After 2 decades of talks, Nigeria, Abu Dhabi Port sign MOU

Oil prices decline as supply concerns recede

Marketers dismiss claims of sub-N739 petrol sales, say price war reports speculative

Nigerias Super Eagles rake N3.56bn from AFCON 2025 prize pool

AFCON 2025 Awards: Full list of winners

Domestic equities market adds N2.578trn as investors sentiment strengthen

Sokoto budget ministry committed to staff welfare Commissioner

Fire razes section of Sokoto old market, destroys goods worth billions of Naira

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