Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

LEADERSHIP

Trump Dangles 200% Tariff On French Wines Over Perceived ‘Board Of Peace’ Snub

Federal Government Calls For Collective Action To Strengthen Nigeria’s Global Reputation

Varsity Student Commits Suicide In Niger

Destiny Boy’s Father Appeals For Help Over Late Singer’s Missing SUV

Lagos Police Probe DPO Over Alleged Abuse Of Power In Minor Car Accident Case

NAHCON Chairman Concludes 2nd Pre-Hajj Visit To Saudi Arabia Ahead 2026 Exercise

Kidnapped Kwara Prince Regains Freedom As Father, Others Remain In Captivity

2027: El-Rufai, Ashiru’s Plot To Unseat Kaduna Governor Will Fail – Shehu Sani

Foundation Win Niger Delta Humanitarian Personality Of The Year

Court Adjourns Trial Of Anthony Joshua’s Driver To February 25

Police Arrest 6 Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover 2 Motorcycles, Others In Bauchi

Spain Observes 3 Days Of Mourning After Deadly High-speed Train Collision Kills 41

US Ambassador Richard Mills Concludes Tenure As Envoy To Nigeria

Nollywood Actress Sarah Martins Hospitalised After Sudden Collapse

Lake Chad Not Shrinking, Farmers Only Need Irrigation – US Professor

2027: NNPP Will Win Kano With Or Without Governor Yusuf — Party Chieftain

Ex-Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In London Court Over £100,000 Bribery Case

China Confirms Invite To Join Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’

Why Governor Yusuf’s Planned Defection To APC Seems Difficult — Senator Sani

NFF Clarifies Why Super Eagles Missed AFCON Bronze Medal Presentation

PUNCH       

Alleged terror financing: Malami faces long detention as DSS intensifies investigation

Nigerians spend N1.54tn on beer, others in nine months

FG doubles January bond borrowing to N900bn

DSS frees Ogun pastor, associates after public outcry

EFCC quizzes Benue officials over alleged N4.6bn fraud

States hosting IDPs eye $12m W’Bank loan

Businesswoman Achimugu kicks as EFCC seeks $13m forfeiture

Edo: How persistent kidnappings fuelled violent community protest

Domestic refiners move to cut petrol imports

FCT doctors laud Wike as govt clears hazard allowance arrears

Anambra residents hail improved security as nightlife returns

Air chief pushes for early delivery of M-346 fighter jets

Nigeria tops global AI adoption in learning, entrepreneurship Google

NELFUND disbursed N174bn to over 800,000 students MD

LASTMA arrests bullion van driver for one-way violation

World Bank-backed Ogun project generates N9.17bn for fish farmers Commissioner

Im an arrogant Nigerian,I dont have dual citizenship Fashola

Kwara shuts poly after students protest

FG targets $74bn from livestock sector in 10 years

World enters era of global water bankruptcy – UN

2026 World Cup: US opens thousands of new visa slots for Ghanaians

Abia moves to boost tourism, signs MoU to grade hotels

UNILAG inducts 508 engineering graduates

Edo gov unveils rebuilt girls secondary school

No delay by top officials, Osun clarifies teacher recruitment process

Edo owes no allegiance to contractors, only residents Okpebholo

Benue Assembly passes bill to create widows commission

Six students feared drowned in Benue boat accident

Anambra lawmakers set up committee to review 2025 state laws

Kidnapped Edo residents regain freedom after 11 days in captivity

Lagos begins LekkiEpe Expressway rehabilitation Sunday

Anthony Joshua’s family questions trial over tragic car crash

PDP leadership tussle: Court dismisses Anyanwus suit

COAS in Plateau, promises more troops to tackle insecurity

US Mission mourns Imam Abdullahi, hails legacy of religious tolerance

FG begins documentation of traditional medicine practitioners

INEC warns against false 2027 election timetable

FULL LIST: Where to collect PVCs in FCT ahead of council poll

FCT polls: Court orders INEC to publish ADC candidates’ names

Obasa backs APC e-membership registration drive in Lagos with digital tools

Interior minister visits passport office unannounced, berates delays

NDLEA recorded 77,792 arrests, seized 14,847kg drugs in five years Marwa

INEC begins PVC distribution in FCT ahead of February 21 council polls

No pipeline vandalism recorded across Niger Delta in 2025 Army

Ambassador Mills concludes tenure as U.S. envoy to Nigeria

Magistrates suspend strike in Ondo

From N76,000 to N55,000: Abuja vendors celebrate drop in cost of rice

AIbom poly warns students against cultism, examination malpractice

ASUU strike reduced under Tinubus administration Presidential aide

THISDAY

PDP: Court Dismisses Anyanwus Suit Seeking Recognition as National Secretary

Nigerias Poor Reputation Rating Is Not a Verdict, Its a Call to Action, Says Idris

Army Chief Visits Plateau, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Security.

FG Moves to Strengthen National Policy on Drought, Desertification

Just In: 300 Level Student Commits Suicide in Niger

Buni-Led APC Conflict Resolution Committee Vows to Resolve Conflicts Within Party

Gencos Lose N2.28tn in Capacity Payments Amid Massive Stranded Power

TCN Seeks Lagos Collaboration to Protect Transmission Facilities

Stock Market Commerces Week on Negative Note as Market Cap Decline by N11bn

Fubara Pledges Rivers Govts Support for Port Harcourt Polo Tournament

IMF: Nigerias Macroeconomic Reforms Beginning to Yield Results

Musa: Terrorists Dont Respect Peace Deals, Its Counterproductive to National Security

GUARDIAN    

Nigeria’s terms of trade down by 0.10% in Q3 2025 – NBS

IMF aligns with World Bank on Nigeria’s 4.4% growth projection

Nigeria’s Carbon Market to Generate Over $3.8bn Revenue – Onuigbo

Visa Restrictions: Nigeria should assert its position, not beg, says Fashola

Cross River to unveil ultra-modern Obufu general hospital

New York Times report can cause unrest in Nigeria – Ohanaeze

NCCSALW to destroy arms, ammunition surrendered by militants in Cross River

Court orders INEC to recognise, publish David Mark’s list for FCT councils election

“You are a dad, not a father,” mother says in Davido’s paternity dispute

Terrorists ambush troops, kill five soldiers, one police officer in Zamfara

OGSTEP aquaculture support yields ₦9.17b revenue for Ogun fish farmers

Bandits resume attacks in Katsina, kill two, abduct several others

Abiodun commissions Wole Soyinka Train Station Road, to inaugurate 20 others

VANGUARD

Greenland row:Macron proposes meeting with G7 plus Russia, Denmark

Kaduna: Names of 177 abducted worshippers revealed

Acquisition of new fighter aircraft from Italy’ll strenghten Nigeria’s airpower – CAS

Fire razes commercial building in Ikeja Computer Village

FG urges states to ban wooden boats

6 students die, others missing in Benue boat mishap

IPOB holds pro-Trump rally in Southeast, calls for Kanus release

APC pledges hitch-free membership registration, targets 350,000 supporters in Oyo

Abuja doctors get 13-month hazard allowance, wage award, pledge enhanced services

Edo Government arrests pastor for alleged sexual abuse of minors

Itsekiri Youths again take protest to INEC over Ward delineation

Updated: Family friend dismisses reports Iya Oge of Lagos, Opral Benson is missing

Warner hits Sinners and One Battle tipped for Oscar nominations

Wives of Amotekun officials seek Oonis intervention over detained husbands

Atiku warns against attacks on him, Obi, says only APC Urban Bandits benefit

Kwara monarchs son freed after 20m ransom, father and others still captive

Kaduna: Bandits abduct two mothers, son; demand N150m ransom

Fashola, Idris, others outline steps to improve Nigerias reputation

Police drag two to court over N11m cable theft in Osun

Session stalled as ex-Oyo NURTW chair, Auxiliary, collapses during court proceeding

Over 70 bandits killed as Southern Kaduna communities laud military, Governor Uba Sani

Suspected jihadist attack kills 31 civilians in Niger

FCT Council Poll: Court orders INEC to recognise David Mark-led ADC list

172 kidnapped in Kaduna: Rights Group accuses soldiers of blocking access to Kaduna community

Many trapped as two-storey building under construction collapses in Ondo

Ondo judicial workers suspend 2-week strike over autonomy, improved welfare

Suspension: Ondo ADC chairman threatens lawsuit, seeks reinstatement

My sons SUV is missing Destiny Boys father cries out

Family declares 90-yr-old Opral Benson, Iya Oge of Lagos, missing

EFCC arraigns Momphas associate over alleged N206m fraud

2026 WC: 17 teams disqualified from major tournaments as Senegal faces possible sanction

LEA records 77,792 arrests, seizes 14.8m kilograms of drugs in 5 years Marwa

Lagos to begin Lekki-Epe Road rehabilitation January 25

Anthony Joshuas family questions if drivers trial over crash worth it

SSANU urges FG to conclude talks with non-teaching varsity unions

PDP crisis: Court dismisses Anyanwus suit against INEC, others

How we achieved Zero pipeline vandalism in 12 months in Niger Delta Army Commander

COAS reaffirms armys commitment to peace, security in Plateau

UK defends Chagos deal after Trump accuses London of great stupidity

NATION       

Im bigger than Fela, Wizkid replies Seun Kuti

Jubilations as Alaafin moves to ancient palace

JUST IN: Four injured as building collapses in Ondo

FRSC redeploys senior officers to key command units nationwide

Okpebholo warns contractors on delay in project execution

Over 70 bandits neutralised as Kaduna communities hail military onslaught, govt

Aiyedatiwa reaffirms commitment to women empowerment, graduates 200 trainees on skills acquisition in Ondo

Im bigger than Fela Wizkid blasts Seun Kuti over criticism

I didnt know where I was running to Witness recalls Apapa diesel-laden tanker accident

Okpebholo ends years of neglect at Oredo Girls Secondary School

FRSC rescues 17 children from suspected trafficker in Abuja

Fed govt inaugurates committee to rank, select textbooks for schools

Nigeria produces 19.66mb/d in 11 months, says NUPRC

NANS laments non-payment of SIWES allowances to students

Mr Real apologises to Dbanj over CREAM platform remark

Man disrupts church vigil with cutlass in Abia over noise pollution

2026 Aurora Tech award: Top 30 finalists emerge

Ondo APC Aborigines intensify grassroots mobilisation for Tinubus re-election

Crisis rocks Atikus coalition-backed ADC in Ondo as self-acclaimed chairman demands reinstatement

Nigerians to feel impacts of new spectrums opening before end of 2026, says NCC

Leadership dispute: Court dismisses Senator Anyanwus suit against INEC, others

DAILY TRUST

Ex-Minister Diezani appears before London court over 100,000 bribe

Finance Minister: Were hoping to rely less on borrowing

$13m fraud: Court rules on EFCCs final forfeiture request

Chief Imam of Ilorin laid to rest amid tears

Face of Africa 2026: Gov Lawal Accepts Leadership Nomination

Court adjourns trial of Anthony Joshuas driver

River Park: Court strikes out criminal charges against Ghanaian investors, lawyer

Obasanjo visits Babangida amid 2027 speculations

NIGERIA DAILY: Not Too Young To Run: Youth, Power And Nigerias Fourth Republic

Troops clear terrorist camps, thwart drone attacks in Borno

Fani-Kayode: Sokoto Airstrike not Based on Intelligence from Onitsha trader

DSS picks up Malami after release from Kuje Prison

Tinubu clears path for Gov Yusufs defection

Kaduna residents, CAN confirm 160 kidnapped; police, govt deny incident

NAF airstrikes kill 50 bandits in KatsinaKano axis

Omission of Shettimas picture on APC poster causes uproar

Ekiti governorship: INEC excludes PDP candidate from final list

60 years without the Sardauna: An open letter to Sir Ahmadu Bello

Tribute to Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardaunan Sokoto, Premier of Northern Region

Insecurity: Concerns in FCT council over influx of non-indigenes

Economic conditions force FCT residents to skip meals

FCTA removes 607 beggars, others from Abuja streets

Trump demands $1bn fee for Board of Peace permanent membership

Cocoa beans, urea, others lead as non-oil exports hit $6.1bn in 2025

AUTHORITY

Benue Assembly urges taskforce to regulate boat operations on river Buruku

APC targets 1m members in Jigawa e-registration

Three fire outbreaks destroy N650m property in FCT Fire Service

FCT Election: 17 parties battle ready as INEC kick starts PVC distribution

ADC: Those insulting me, Obi working for APC Atiku

6 Division records zero pipeline vandalism, boosts Nigerias oil production to 2.2mbpd

Police in Abuja raid hotspots, recover armoured cable worth N31.1m

Aiyedatiwa promises continuous skill acquisition programmes to create jobs

Bus driver allegedly kills lover in Benin

BUSINESSDAY

World Bank projects cautious monetary policy amid improved growth outlook

Former Nigerian oil minister faces UK court over £100,000 bribe

TUC targets 150% hike in minimum wage, demands N200k for Rivers civil servants

Farmers’ loan defaults rise as food prices fall

Senate confirms Illegal gold mining driving banditry, arms deal in N/West

Geregu Power’s N22.5bn dividend outruns cash as margins thin

Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund delivers record returns as cash flows swell

Lagos’ urban renewal leaves the poor stranded on the lagoon

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

Twelve high-profile corruption cases to watch in Nigeria in 2026

Right communication infrastructure: The missing link in our smart metering initiative for liquidity

Court dismisses Anyanwu’s bid to be PDP national secretary

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG Calls For 30% Value Addition On Cashew Products Before Export

300 MMscfd ANOH Gas Project Achieves First Gas Seplat

2027: Zoning Will Promote Fairness, Inclusion, Lasting Peace Sule

Rivers Police Arrest Lawyer For Allegedly Opening Fire At Masquerade Parade

APC Conflict Resolution Cttee: Buni Warns Members Against Personal Interests

Mutfwang Reaffirms Commitment To Peace, Devt

Alleged Sale Of GRA Land: Arabambi An Attention-Seeking Blackmailer Ogun Govt

Argungu Fishing Festivals Fever Catches On As High-Level Contacts Take Centre Stage

UBA Foundation Deepens Pan-African Impact, Delivers Continent-Wide Aid To Vulnerable Communities

Trump To Meet Global CEOs, Business Leaders In Davos

GOC: Intensified Operations Have Ensured 2.2m Daily Oil Production

Medical Professionals Working Abroad Among 649 Employed In Abia

Osun 2026: Clerics Warn Residents Against Vote Buying, Urge PVC Collection

Ondo ADC Chairman Threatens Lawsuit, Seeks Reinstatement

DSS Arrests Malami After Release From Kuje Prison

Diezani In Court For 100,000 Bribery Trial

BLUEPRINT     

Ex-Minister Diezani appears in UK Court over 100,000 bribery

Rivers TUC demands increased minimum wage

Nigeria tackles Algeria in Rwanda as2025 African Handball championship kicks off

AFCON:Chellevows Super Eagleswill be crowned champions in 2027

Commonwealth Games to gulp N4.2bn from NSCs N203bn budget

PDP leadership tussle: Court dismisses Anyanwus suit

Lagos firefighters avert disaster as midnight blaze hits Ikeja phone market

FG pledges to fund local research, vaccines, disease epidemiology

Destiny Boy: Father seeks help over missing SUV after singers death

AFCON 2025: Why players should imitate Mane Oliseh

Transfer: Arsenals Nwaneri set for loan move

La Liga: Nigerias Akor Adam strikes twice on 2025 AFCON return as Sevilla down Elche

Etoo backs Senegal coach, hails Mane after chaotic AFCON 2025 final

Interior minister pays surprise visit, slams NIS officers for passport delays

Ododo, COAS unveil security drones in Kogi, warn criminal elements

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