Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 31 January 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH      

FIFA faces questions over security plans for US World Cup

Annulled PDP convention: Turaki fumes, Wike’s camp celebrates

Family, Lagos ambulance clash over patient’s death

Help! Bandits still holding my brother after collecting N30m ransom – Kaduna resident

Staying at home six years before admission shaped my business path — Lagos confectioner, Bepo

Nigerians self-deport amid Trump’s deadly ICE raids

Donald Trump participates in a call with service members

How Nollywood actor was arrested over failed coup plot

Osun LG Accounts: Court issues arrest warrants against bank

Ogun pledges action against gender-based violence in 2026

Niger gov lifts ban on motorcycles, tricycles in state capital

PDP: Turaki labels Ibadan court judgment ‘academic’, plans appeal

Private sector demands reforms, says tax pressures threaten businesses

NNPC unveils gas master plan to boost Nigeria’s energy sector

IPOB declares February 2 sit-at-home across SEast, faults Soludo

FG trains 200 Osun students on financial inclusion

Senate eyes March 17 for passage of N58.47tn 2026 budget

Ex-minister Diezani had no power over oil deals Lawyer

FCT can’t allocate entire budget to salaries, Wike tells striking workers

Military destroys 53 illegal refineries in Niger Delta, nabs 81

DHQ, others to trace, stop terrorists drone attacks

No court order stopping sachet alcohol ban NAFDAC DG

FG approves N14bn for boat procurement

Kogi varsity makes attendance mandatory for students

COAS names PTSD, drug abuse as internal threats to army success

Fela becomes first African to receive Grammy lifetime honour

THISDAY

The Economist: After Painful Reforms, Nigeria’s Economy Bearing Results

2027: Ganduje Dismisses Claims North Won’t Vote Tinubu

Turaki Faction Appeals After Court Nullifies Ibadan PDP Convention

NAFDAC Defends Sachet Alcohol Ban, Insists Move Targets Child Protection, Not Businesses

NNPC Tweaks 2008 Gas Master Plan, Ojulari Pledges to Exceed FG’s 10 bcf/d Target

Funding Crunch Rocks Senate Committees, Threatens 2026 Budget Process

Court Nullifies PDP National Convention Held in Ibadan

Ondo: INEC to Commence Second Phase of CVR Monday

Senate To Pass N48.47trn 2026 Budget March 17

EU Adopts Unified Position Supporting Moroccos Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara

Oil Resumption: FG Tasked on Equitable Distribution of Appointments in Ogoni

Again, Ibe Kachikwu Denies Involvement in Diezanis Alleged Bribery Trial

Senate Sets Up Ad Hoc Panel to Review Electoral Act Amendment

Housing Ministry, ICPC Begin Joint Tracking of Constituency Projects

Customs Generates N454.62m Revenue in Ogun Area 1 Command, Seizes N4bn Contraband

NAFDAC: No Going Back on Sachet, Small Bottle Alcohol Ban

Dangote Cement Launches FairPlay Initiative to Strengthen Workplace Safety Culture

VANGUARD

Rivers Crisis: Wike threatens stadium break-in over rally denial, says ‘heaven will not fall’

Your treatment of traditional institutions dictatorial, youth group tells Soludo

Igbo elders caution against internal discord over closure of Onitsha Main market

FAAC: States’ rejection of N1.9 trn stalls January revenue distribution

Industrialising Benue: How Governor Alia is rebuilding state’s economic base

PDP insists Ibadan convention still valid after court declines mandamus

2027: Seven governors defying the APC hurricane

Naira appreciates to N1,470/$ in parallel market

Offa Bank Robbery: Appeal court upholds death sentence on five convicts

FG, police behind Osun LG crisis Accord alleges

North firmly behind Tinubu for 2027, says Ganduje

Tragedy as two die in accident enroute Bayelsa Dep Govs burial

Customs hands over seized arms, ammunition uncovered from imported vehicles to NCCSALW

Russia confirms agreement to halt strikes on Ukrainian capital until Sunday

Senate sets March 17 for passage of N58.472trillion 2026 budget

SCourt ends 29-Year battle, nullifies N1.4bn award against Mobil over land acquisition

Senate to pass N58 trn 2026 budget March 17

2026 World Cup: Were waiting for FIFA NFF on case against DR Congo

2027: Obi or nothing-Ex-Ondo First Lady Betty Akeredolu declares

Onitsha Market Closure, Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB announces Biafra-wide solidarity lockdown on February 2

What Military is doing to tackle use of sophisticated drones by terrorists DHQ

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested over Minnesota church protest

25m Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually Minister

Air Peace dismisses allegations of collusion with FG on LagosSo Paulo flights

2026 Convention: Ive no interest in contesting for APC National Youth Leader Obidike

ADC expresses concern over reports of political pressure on Enugu civil servants

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake set to headline Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal

Palpable tension in Ondo community over alleged plan to impose candidate as Owa of ldanre

Were making our children addicts-NAFDAC justifies sachet alcoholban

PDP insists Ibadan convention still valid after court declines mandamus

Trump threatens tariffs on nations selling oil to Cuba

LEADERSHIP

2027: Inside The Fierce Succession Struggle Brewing In 10 States

Why We Are Afraid To Open Shops On Mondays – Onitsha Main Market Traders

Army Launches ‘Operation Igbo Danu’, Crushes Terrorists In Kwara

Low-cost Gas: NNPC Unveils Plan For 12bcf/d By 2030, $60bn Investments

Offa Bank Robbery: Appeal Court Upholds Death Sentence On 5 Convicts

NSCDC Hands Over Fake Crypto Currency Trader To EFCC

Accord Demands Court-sacked APC LG Chairmen, Councillors To Vacate Secretariats

Drama In Senate As Senators Cry Out Over Paucity Of Funds

Kano Police Arrest Notorious Gang Leader ‘Dawa Dan Kamsusi’, 9 Others

Lookman Faces Uncertainty As Atalanta, Fenerbahçe Deal Hit Snag

Ex-CNN Host Don Lemon Arrested After Minnesota Church Protest Coverage

Commuters Stranded As Flooding Triggers Traffic Gridlock On Major Lagos Roads

APC Extends Membership e-Registration To February 8, Targets 12.5m Members

Niger Delta Activist Egberipapa Hosts MC Oluomo, Pledges Full Support For Tinubu, Fubara Re-elections

2027 Polls: Iyere Warns MURIC Against Actions Capable Of Triggering Inter-religious Tension

Dangote Refinery Affirms Capacity To Supply 75m, 25m, 20m Litres Of PMS, Diesel, Jet Fuel Daily

Federal Government Okays N14.6bn For Purchase Of Modern Boats, Ferries

Cameroonian Lawmaker Sues Nigerian Police Over Rights Abuse, Seeks N200m Damages

Police Nab Suspected Gunrunner, Recover 415 Live Cartridges In Akwa Ibom

Fela Becomes First African Artiste To Be Honoured With Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Award

Court Nullifies PDP’s Ibadan National Convention

Shehu Sani Condemns Threats Against INEC Chair, Urges Focus On Credible Elections

Corruption Allegations Against Ganduje Stand Despite Governor Yusuf’s Defection To APC — Kano Gov’t

NATION        

APC e-registration hits 7 million, reschedules congresses

2027: North will back Tinubus re-election, Ganduje declares

Osun police arrest Chief Imam, three others over death of car painter in Osogbo

INEC to begin second phase of CVR in Ondo

Senate sets March 17 for passage of N58.472trn appropriation bill

PenCom to launch online data recapture platform for RSA holders February 1

Customs hands over seized arms, ammunition to centre, generates N44.06b in January

IGP vows to strengthen border security

NNPCL unveils gas master plan

Delta govt cracks down on Asaba waterfront encroachment, threatens mass demolition

Minister charges information officers to align messaging with Renewed Hope Agenda

Police arrest seven suspected bandits, recover firearms in Kaduna

Turaki-led PDP NWC insists it remains partys legitimate leadership after court ruling

FG, UK invest 19m to deliver 84 climate-resilient facilities in Kano, Jigawa

EU adopts unified position supporting Moroccos autonomy plan for Western Sahara

DAILY TRUST

Actors Guild to build N1.3bn Nollywood Centre in Abuja

Alleged One-Chance robbers Nabbed in Abuja

2027: Those thinking North wont vote Tinubu making big mistake Ganduje

Turaki rejects fresh judgment, says Ibadan Convention remains intact

Wike seeks order to jail striking workers

Senate to pass N58.4trn 2026 budget March 17

Wike seeks order to jail FCTA striking workers

Pastor allegedly hires cultists to kill Prophet in Bayelsa

Edo: How victim was rescued during ransom payment

Turaki-led PDP NWC vows to appeal Judgment on Convention

Court nullifies Ibadan convention, bars Turaki from parading self as chairman

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat

Resident doctors extend strike suspension by four weeks

Fresh crisis looms as FCT contractors threaten protest over unpaid N5.2bn debt

Wike hands over 12 ambulances to FCT hospitals

FCT cooperatives leaders warned against diversion of funds

Heavy security near Niger capitals airport after gunfire, blasts

ECOWAS targets 5% growth for West African countries in 2026

Over 6.7m Nigerians displaced in last 4 years

Exchange rate strengthens at N1,385/$, equity investors gain N232.35bn

Electricity tariff hike forcing industries to be innovative MAN

TCN seeks FGs intervention on 624MW Abuja transmission

TRS initiative to boost cargo clearance at Nigerian Ports Customs

BUSINESSDAY

Wike threatens to break into Rivers stadium for rallies if state govt denies him access

Ganduje insists north will back Tinubu in 2027, dismisses doubts as “a big mistake”

Otti says he’s still in Labour Party but leaves door ajar

Appeal court upholds death sentences for 2018 Offa bank robbers

Mobile operators to exceed $1bn network investment in 2026 – NCC

Naira ends week on strong footing at N1,386.55

Stanbic IBTC posts 69% profit jump as balance sheet strength deepens in 2025

Airtel Africa mobile money IPO listing on track as transaction hits $210bn

Senate targets March 17 for passage of N58.47trn 2026 budget

Investment trends that will shape 2026

How a Nigerian tech founder is redefining global digital infrastructure intelligence

NCAA gives airlines seven days to comply with special needs ticketing requirement

NEW TELEGRAPH

Remain Undeterred In Enforcing Ban On Sachet Alcohol, RDI Urges NAFDAC

ADC Enugu Dismisses Crisis, Says Party United Ahead Of 2027

APC Extends E-Registration, Reshedules Congresses, Natl Convention

Rivers Dep Gov, Attorney General Pass Vote Of Confidence On SSouth Media, Entertainment Awards

2027: Iyere Warns MURIC Against Triggering Inter-Religious Tension

Senate To Pass N58.472trn 2026 Budget March 17

NNPC Ltd Unveils Gas Master Plan 2.0

FG Strengthens Surveillance To Curb Leprosy, Others Spread

Rivers Dep Gov, Attorney General Pass Vote Of Confidence On SSouth Media, Entertainment Awards

Egbetokun Strengthens Global Ties As Three Officers Graduate From Abu Dhabi

Again, 705 Nigerian Refugees Arrive Borno

Court Nullifies PDP Natl Convention, Bars Turaki-Led NWC

I Owe No One Explanation For Operating From My Private Residence Otti

FAAN Launches Nigerias First Fully Electric Airport Shuttle Service

Gani Adams Raises Concerns Over Growing Disunity Among Yoruba Traditional Rulers

Warrior Ethos: Building Combat Readiness, Mental Resilience COAS

AIbom Police Intercept 450 Live Cartridges, Detain Suspect

Dangote Refinery Affirms Capacity To Supply 75m Litres Of Petrol Daily

Emefiele Trial: $6.23m Withdrawn From CBN With Forged Documents Witness

BLUEPRINT       

We have capacity to supply 75m litres of PMS daily Dangote

NNPC Ltd unveils Gas Master Plan 2.0

Breaking: Again, Duke dumps PDP for ADC

Senate sets date to pass N58.472 trillion 2026 budget

Nigeria spearheadeds Africa borderless digital economy, to host RACE 2026

NNPP: Yusuf resisted manipulation, defended Kano indigenes Party

Breaking: Court nullifies PDPs Ibadan convention

Nigeria spearheads Africa borderless digital economy, to host RACE 2026

Equities market on a bullish run, gain N233bn

Runsewe: How NGF president is redefining African golf with Abujas digital flagship facility Stakeholders

Portugal propose friendly against Super Eagles

I know what to do Anthony Joshua reflects on life after road crash

Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa: The Army commander who redefined security in Taraba state

Anxiety as Policeman shoots motorcyclist de@d in Ebonyi

Northern CAN rejects calls to remove INEC chairman, warns against politicising religion

2027: Group urges APC to field ex-IGP Adamu as Nasarawa governorship candidate

Electoral Act review:Vote buyers risk N5m fine, 2-year-jail, 10-year ban from politics

           

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