Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 24 January 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

Trump withdraws Canadas Board of Peace invitation after Carneys Davos speech

Generations at war as Fela-Wizkid comparison sparks cultural firestorm

Insecurity: Anxiety as NYSC camps open in high-risk states

Trapped abroad: Deadly trafficking network exploiting Nigerian women in Egypt

Travellers groan in ‘hellish’ Lagos–Ibadan Expressway gridlock

166 Kaduna worshippers: Residents, DHQ disagree over aborted rescue operation

Digital errors: How citizens steal millions through accidental bank transfers

Over 13,000 Nigerians repatriated from 10 countries – Report

Inside Nigeria’s ‘Yahoo’ network where young lives are ruined

CBN plans new debit card rules to end ATM congestion

NLC backs FCTA workers’ strike over unpaid wages

Benue implements strict waterway safety measures after boat tragedy

NELFUND disburses N1.33bn to UNILAG for 2025-2026 academic session

FG, IFAD push to end malnutrition in Nasarawa

Silver hits $100 for first time on Trump unrest

Sachet alcohol ban threatens five million jobs, distillers warn NAFDAC

Customs seize N200m worth of smuggled goods, vehicles in Bauchi

Harnessing youths potential key to nation building Fubara

Shipowners to access vessel loans at 6.5% interest FG

NEITI partners EFCC, ICPC to fight oil sector corruption

PDP demands justice for Plateau mining attack victims

Reps committee confirm alterations of Nigeria’s tax laws

US exit from WHO unfortunate – Shehu Sani

UPDATED: Ruling house protests over plot to impose next Awujale

Fubara is APC leader in Rivers, not Wike Bwala

NYSC commends Bauchi gov for camp fence repair, other renovations

National grid collapses again, power generation drops to 24MW

NBA condemns Mainas appointment as branch patron

No breathing space, NDLEA Boss sets tough 2026 targets to crush drug cartels

Soldiers destroy terrorists medical facility, kill one in North West raids

Asian stocks rise as Trump withdraws Greenland tariff threats

Army, NAF centre strengthen ties to boost counter-terrorism in NWest

FG signs concession agreement for Enugu airport

THISDAY

FG: Mass Housing, Food Security, Inclusive Growth Remain National Priorities

PDP: Court Halts Hearing in Suit Challenging Turaki-led National Executive

Troops Dismantle Terrorists Makeshift Hospital, Destroy Other Support Systems, as Army Commits to Address Humanitarian Crisis

Impeachment Saga: Rivers Court Suspends Hearing in Suit Filed By Fubara, Deputy

NCDC: Three Persons Died from Dengue Fever between January and November 2025

PENGASSAN, Group Kick against Alleged Maltreatment of Nigerians by IOC

EFCC Indicts New Generation Bank, Six Microfinance, Fintech Firms in N18bn Airline, Investment Frauds

Dont Make Yourselves Enemies byLying against Otti, Abia Leaders WarnEx-govs

El-Rufai Slams FG over Arrests, Detention Without Evidence, Declares Act MustStop

FG Confirms Payment of N152bn for Verified Contracts

NCAN: Foreign Cashew Operators Bypassing Nigerian Export Processes to Avoid FX Repatriation

Funding Shortfall Puts Millions at Risk as WFP Faces Aid Cuts in Northern Nigeria

Stubbs Creek Reserve, Militancy and 2027 Pollitics

Family, Foundation Celebrate Second Anniversary of Senator Annie Okonkwos Death

Ogun Governor Lauds Nigerian Navy forStrengthening Border Security, Safeguarding Nigerias Territorial Integrity

Oscars 2026: Sinners Breaks Records With Most Nominations Ever

Wole Soyinka to Headline Yoruba Tennis Club Centenary Seminar

UK-Based Designer Quwiyat Lawal Takes Nigerian Fabrics to Global Fashion Markets

Stakeholders: Regional Airline Will Improve Connectivity in Underserved States

FG Takes Historic Step to Operationalise Structured Financing for Indigenous Ship Ownership

Stock Market Down N557bn on Profit-taking in Lafarge, 38 Others

GUARDIAN    

Power restored to Abuja, Lagos, others as grid recovery begins

Reps minority caucus confirms illegal alteration of tax laws

JOHESU: TUC, NLC threaten nationwide strike, give FG 14-day ultimatum

We’ll crack cultural behaviour affecting environment, waste management, says Makinde

Court adjourns Fubara impeachment suit indefinitely as appeals take centre stage

NEDC flags off 2.5km road, bridge construction in Yobe

NBA orders Garki Branch to remove Maina as a Patron

France probes deaths of two babies after powdered milk recall

NSCDC intercepts truck carrying vandalised railway tracks in Bauchi, arrests five

Report projects Nigeria’s GDP to grow at 4.4 per cent this year
Again, Nigeria’s power grid collapses, causes nationwide blackout

60% of electoral crises orchestrated by politicians, not INEC – PAACA

Fubara: Groups ask NASS to take over Rivers Assembly’s legislative functions

2027: Oborevwori tasks APC on massive votes for Tinubu

Rivers Crisis: Lawmakers cannot dictate Rivers’ future – Kio Briggs

FG disburses N152 billion to contractors, promises fiscal discipline

VANGUARD

Killings, abductions soar after U.S. airstrikes as terrorists kill 183, abduct 366 in 27 days

EFCC seeks suspension, prosecution of banks aiding N162bn crypto, N18.7bn scams

Olubadan to Tinubu: Intensify efforts in addressing food security, insecurity

Customs intercepts expired chemicals, forfeits container to NAFDAC

FIFA unveils $4m prize pool for Womens Champions Cup

CBN calls for inclusive cash, digital payments system

Tinubus policies turning the tide, reviving hope in Nigeria Shagari

COAS charges 1,126 warriors to intensify offensive against terrorists

Tinubu receives Olubadan Ladoja at Aso Villa

TUC, NLC issue 14-Day ultimatum over health workers pay, threaten nationwide strike

Drug War: Marwa tasks NDLEA Commanders on 2026 targets, orders crackdown on cartels

NLC declares war on FCTA as workers shut down Abuja

Reps Minority Caucus alleges illegal alterations in gazetted tax laws, seeks deeper probe

Sachet drinks ban: NLC, distillers protest at NAFDAC office, call for caution

Breaking: Gov. Yusuf resigns NNPP membership as Kano political realignment deepens

No tanker vessel at Lagos ports on Friday NPA

Pastor, two hunters, others killed by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno village

Ban on sachet alcohol stands until law changes NAFDAC DG insists

Palmer happy at Chelsea despite homesick speculation Rosenior

Stop police from harassing, threatening us Adelekes aides urge court

Oyo fire service records 246 fire incidents in 2025, rescues 42 lives Agency

Europa League: Full list of teams qualified for Round of 16, play-offs

PDP Leadership Crisis: Judge halts hearing to await Appeal Court decision

Outrage as 5-yr-old detained in US immigration raid

Fubara, Odus suits challenging impeachment face set back

LG boss bans sleeping in Oyingbo Market over security concerns

Police begin probe as woman dies after visiting boyfriend in Abuja

Breaking: Nationwide blackout as power grid collapses first time in 2026

Trapped trailer driver dies from collision on Otedola Bridge LASTMA

Sachet alcohol ban: Civic group accuses NAFDAC of high-handedness

Trumps Board of Peace: Full list of countries that have joined

Iran denies Trumps claim that 800 executions stopped

Young US chess grandmaster died after cardiac issue, report says

Full List: Lookman named best playmaker as CAF releases AFCON 2025 awards, tournament stats

NBA probes branch Chairman over appointment of ex-convict as patron

Abiodun sets up committee for state burial of former Ogun First Lady

Dangote refinery to make Nigeria net exporter of refined fuel Shettima

2026 Macroeconomic Outlook: EnterpriseNGR report presentation sees further stability

Kajuru abductions: PFN demands immediate rescue of over 100 kidnapped worshippers

Coalition talks against Tinubus 2027 re-election will soon collapse Lagos APC

Group urges EFCC to investigate alleged $1.5m crude oil supply fraud

This is not government-Nwajiuba likens Tinubus administration tocartel

Fayose reveals what truly happened during MakindeTinubu meeting

US withdrawal from WHO takes effect one year after Trumps order

FG signs concession agreement for Enugu Airport

LEADERSHIP

‘They Want Rivers Treasury Opened For Them’, IYC President Tackles State Assembly Members

7 Suspects Arraigned For Allegedly Setting Kwara Traditional Worshipper’s House On Fire

Property Dispute: EFCC Not Debt Recovery Agency — Witness

Marwa Unveils 2026 Operational Targets For NDLEA Commanders

Court Sentences Man To Death For Robbery In Adamawa

BREAKING: Kano Governor, 29 NASS, State Assembly Members, Others Quit NNPP

US Exit From WHO Unfortunate, Threat To Global Health – Shehu Sani

Federal Government Urges Contractor To Accelerate Work On 17.5km Katsina Road Project

‘God Didn’t Give Me That Grace’, Olu Of Warri Speaks On Polygamy

Impeachment: Rivers Court Declines Jurisdictions To Hear Fubara, Odu’s Suits

Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Eyes Growth Beyond $400m Export Earnings

NBA Annuls Appointment Of Maina As Abuja Branch Patron

Rivers Political Crisis Spiritual, Beyond Tinubu’s Power – Pastor Ibiyeomie

TikTok Secures Deal To Continue Operations In US

Trump Withdraws Canada’s Invitation To US-led ‘Board Of Peace’ After Carney’s Davos Speech

NATION    

Google Search Trends show Nigerians focused on self-improvement, business growth in January 2026

Former APC guber aspirant in Osun alleges threat to life, petitions IGP, DSS

COAS to troops: translate training to battlefield victory against terrorists

FG expanding domestic gas use for industrialisation, says NMDPRA

BREAKING: Kano Governor Abba Yusuf resigns from NNPP

Marwa sets NDLEAs 2026 agenda, urges intensified crackdown on drug cartels

NELFUND disburses N1.33bn to UNILAG to cover loans of 6,308 students

Delta clerics hold special prayers for Tinubu, Oborevwori, Waive ahead of 2027 elections

NBA moves to penalise branch chairman for naming ex-convict grand patron

Boost for oil sector as Chevron completes Awodi-07 appraisal, exploration well

TikTok forms US joint venture to avert ban over Chinese ownership

NYSC remains beacon of hope for Nigerias future Bago

Rivers High Court adjourns Fubara, deputys anti-impeachment suits indefinitely

Advocacy group faults rushed enforcement of sachet alcohol ban

Seek education, solid management Woli Arole advises Peller

Customs seizes vehicles, PMS, donkey products worth N229m in Bauchi

Group endorses Dennis Ayoola for Senate, backs Adelekes re-election bid

22-year-old Ondo monarch warns public against addressing him as bro or blood

FG sets up committee for launch of Edo indigenous airline

FG signs concession agreement for Enugu airport    

DAILY TRUST

Fubaras Impeachment Halted as Court Adjourns Suit Indefinitely

2027: PDP will shock its critics beyond imagination Makinde

FCTA: NLC orders workers to storm Abuja Court Monday

BREAKING: Gov Yusuf dumps NNPP

Kaduna attack: Escaped Victims Recall Ordeal

JUST IN: Weve confirmed alterations in gazetted tax laws Reps panel

Lagos Schools Shut Over Explosion Threat, Police Rule Out Danger

Fubara Remains APC Leader in Rivers, Bwala Tells Wike

National grid records first collapse in 2026

Troops foil ambush, kill 2 B/Haram commanders in Borno

PFN Urges Tinubu To Ensure Immediate Release of Church Attack victims

Presidency reverses appointment of ambassador to Turkey

Continuity without quality not success Saraki

Our democracy yet to translate to economic security Nnenna Ukeje

Court upholds exclusion of Labour Party from FCT council polls

Algeria Senate demands changes to law criminalising French rule

Trump unveils Board of Peace, New Gaza plans at Davos

Iran internet blackout reaches two weeks

Reactions trail Emir Sanusis return to classroom

We have governance without accountability, says El-Rufai

We dont politicise security in Kaduna Uba Sani

Abuja one chance gangs must be stopped

Residents raise alarm over attacks on Kaduna villages bordering Bwari

FCT chief judge tasks Area Council Election Appeal Tribunal on integrity

After decade of delay, $700m cabotage fund portal goes live

FCMB-TLG private debt fund series 2 to open with N20bn offer

20m Nigerians lack digital access

Why banks rates may remain at 27% in 2026 Report

How Nigeria can achieve 2026 growth projections LCCI

FG, Niger govt partner to finance housing, agric scheme

Firm raises N236bn rights issue to boost agric-business

Nigerias housing deficit stands at 15m FG

FG pays local contractors N152bn for verified projects

Maina seeks deeper probe of Malami, claims recovery of N1.3trn pension funds

Northern elders chide elites over silence on Lagos gold refinery

US says Nigeria must protect Christians at Abuja security talks

NJC recommends 14 candidates as Federal High Court judges

35 million Nigerians to face food insecurity UN

PAP sends fresh batch of Niger Delta scholars to UK

BUSINESSDAY

Donetsk deadlock blocks hopes of Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Olubadan meets Tinubu, gets FG’s assurances to tackle ecological challenges

Seven miners shot dead in Nigeria’s restive Plateau, youth group, official say

Nigeria’s pharma sector sees growing investment, but local manufacturing lags

Investigation confirms tax reform laws were altered by executive – Reps minority caucus

What employers need to know as PAYE filing deadline draws closer

Blackout as Nigeria’s power grid collapses for first time in 2026

Bwala: Fubara is APC leader in Rivers, not Wike

After 23 years, $700m shippers’ fund portal rises from the dead

Court pits Fubara against lawmakers after halting impeachment

Nigeria tops global hunger hotspots in 2026 as aid cuts deepen crisis – Report

NEW TELEGRAPH

NLC Backs FCTA Workers Indefinite Strike, Order Total Shutdown

Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf Resigns From NNPP

Troops Kill Two Boko Haram, ISWAP Commanders, 10 Others

Court Adjourns Fubaras Suit Challenging His Impeachment Indefinitely

Nation-Building: Nwifuru Restates Commitment To Natl Integration

Adelekes Commissioner, Spokesperson, Others Sue IGP For Fundamental Rights Enforcement

Keyamo Meets Okpebholo On Launch Of Indigenous Airline

National Grid Collapses For First Time In 2026

Rivers Crisis: Court Adjourns Fubaras Impeachment Suit Indefinitely

US Withdrawal From WHO Unfortunate, Global Body Irreplaceable Sani

FCT Police Confirms Death Of Girl In Boyfriends House

FG Inspects 130m Cubic Metres Ongoing Dam Project In Otukpo

Awujale Stool: Protest Rocks Ijebu Ode Over Imposition

Multiple Crashes On Otedola Bridge Ground Commuters, One Dead

Overturned Truck Causes Gridlock At Otedola Bridge

Make President Tinubu Proud, Otuaro Tells PAP Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Beneficiaries

NCC DG Hails Evans Publishers Braille Story Book For Visually-Impaired Learners

UNILAG Convocation: Hon. Ladega Bags Masters In Public Administration

Make President Tinubu Proud, Otuaro Tells PAP Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Beneficiaries

Nigerian Army, Air Warfare Partner To Combat Terrorism In NWest

APC Natl Chairman Hosts Football Legend, Nwankwo Kanu In Abuja

50bn Sukuk Bondll Accelerate Our Infrastructure Devt. Ododo

EFCC Urged To Probe Alleged $1.5m Crude Oil Supply Fraud

BLUEPRINT     

Trump withdraws Canadas board of Peace invitation after Carneys Davos speech

Malaysia lifts suspension on Elon Musks Grok chatbot

Nnamdi Kanu gets U.S. State of Georgias honorary citizen

Like Kano governor, Reps, assembly members, LG chairmen resign from NNPP

Finally, Governor Yusuf dumps NNPP, may be received by APC Sunday

2027: NYA to unveil national executive, official website

KPRA backs Governor Yusufs resignation from NNPP

Electricity supply restored in Abuja, Oshogbo, Benin, 6 others, says NISO

LagosCalabar Coastal Highway: CSOs urge FG, Akwa Ibom to divert project

Official: U.S withdraws from World Health Organisation

Stop addressing me as bro, blood 22-year-old Ondo monarch warns

Execution: Iran denies Trumps claim

Why I have visible bruise on my left hand Trump

Late first lady: Ogun governor sets up committee for state burial

Sokoto-Badagry superhighway project excites NSE, CBOs

NAFDAC arrested 40 suspects, destroyed 1 trillion fake drugs DG

Marwa sets targets for commanders, charges them to dismantle drug cartels nationwide

Niger- delta residents decry impacts of oil theft on environment, laud military

Court begins hearingon suit challenging NBAs powers to regulate Stamp & Seal, Continuing Legal Education

NBA begins disciplinary action over appointment of convicted ex-pension boss Maina as patron

Makinde, Mutfwang meet Tinubu at Aso Rock

EFCC tackles banks in N18.7bn fraudulent investment, airline discount schemes

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