Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 2 March 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Khamenei: Killing of Irans leader violates moral, international law Putin

At least 22 killed, 120 injured as protesters storm US consulate in Pakistan

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace as IranIsrael conflict deepens

Middle East crisis: IGP puts police on red alert, cautions against incitement

‘No cause for alarm’ – Gumi breaks silence after meeting with security operatives

Khamenei stood for justice, his blood will fuel change in the Ummah — Gumi

ADC begins online membership registration nationwide

2027 will be Nigerias best election yet, INEC Chair assures Nigerians

Lagos deputy governor warns against over-pampering children

Nigerian Embassy in Kuwait advises citizens to stay vigilant amid Middle East tensions

NUJ raises alarm over rising kidnappings, political crisis in Ondo

Suspected herdsmen abduct, kill Ondo popular youth leader

Many terrorists neutralised as troops foil attacks on three Borno communities

NDLEA intercepts Togolese woman with 5,000 Tramadol pills

Ikeja LG demolishes criminal hideouts, recovers guns and weapons

Video: Why I pray UK deports Nigerians who left my company Keji Giwa

Nwifuru mobilizes security to rescue kidnapped Ebonyi monarch

2027: INEC overhauls party guidelines to align with Electoral Act 2026

Soludo demolishes Onitsha main market despite court order

 

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad killed in US-Israeli strikes

Trump claims US strikes sink nine Iranian Naval vessels, hit navy headquarters

Solid Minerals: FG, AFC sign landmark $1.3bn alumina deal

Lagos to close Super-Ilepo section of Lagos-Abeokuta Road for 3 months for rehabilitation

Abia PDP slams Otti over alleged attack on journalist

Tinubu needs second term to complete reforms, says Oyetola

One dead, three injured as truck crushes tricycle in Epe, Lagos

Nwifuru, VC warn 11,500 new students against cultism, exam malpractice

Nasarawa Police recover stolen DAF truck cabin, arrest two suspects

Three US military officers killed in Iran operation Pentagon

Former PDP gubernatorial candidate Umbugadu quits party; PDP reacts

Gunmen abduct father of former Ebonyi deputy governor

Security Forces repel bandit attack in Wase, Plateau State

Police reassures Nigerians amid Middle-East tensions, warns against incitement

Tinubu, First Lady pay tribute to Pastor Adeboye at 84

Lawyer urges Tinubu to seek political resolution in Nnamdi Kanu case

FG urges Northern states, FCT to develop sustainability plans for ACReSAL project by 2028

Umahi: Tinubus administration delivers visible projects in South East

NASS commissions first Christian Chapel, leaders call for god-centered governance

Presidency reacts to Tinubus poisoning allegation

2027: Amaechi not endorsed as ADC South-South consensus presidential candidate Obidient Elders

Top 10 happiest countries in Africa

Civil Society Coalition rallies behind Umahi, warns against Trial by Social Media

2026 UTME: JAMB to dismiss three staff over portal fraud

Abia Govt to dredge Aba River, expand facilities at Enyimba Hotel

Reps committee step up fight against drug abuse

OPEC+ to raise oil output in April

U.S. Coast Guard visits Tin-Can Island Port over ISPS code compliance

Ramadan: Four killed in stampede during distribution of alms in Katsina Police

EXPLAINER: What to know about latest US-Israeli strike on Iran

Former Ebonyi Deputy Governors father, Igwe, abducted Police

UK flights to, from Middle East remain suspended until Monday

Khamenei: Jubilation as Israel celebrates Iran leaders death

Nine killed in Iran missile attack on Israel First responders

After Khameneis killing, who is running Iran now

Deaf and dumb girl trafficked to Cte dIvoire is missing

Why NASS included manual, electronic transmissions in Electoral Act Speaker Abbas

China condemns attack, killing of Irans supreme leader

Oil price hits $73 per barrel on U.S. strikes on Iran

One dead, 11 injured after Iranian missiles hit UAEairports

PUNCH

2027 polls won’t be 100% perfect, INEC chair warns

Iran-US conflict may raise Nigeria’s fuel prices

School owners fear 700,000 Ogun students may miss WASSCE

FG, AFC ink $1.3bn mining investment deal

FAAN’s cashless policy rollout sparks airport gridlock

Army Major, 10 terrorists killed in foiled attacks on military bases

CIA intel helped US, Israel kill Irans supreme leader Report

Probe Google, Meta, others over media, consumer harms, SERAP urges FCCPC

Ramadan: Police suspend Tashe local performance in Kano over insecurity

Abia Rep dumps APGA, set to reveal new party

Peter Obi slams politicians focus on 2027 elections despite rising insecurity

How NURTW stopped suspected ritualist from sending babys corpse through courier

Oman port hit, worker injured as Iran hits Gulf for second day

Obasanjo hails Ogun monarch ObaSodeinde on his 100th birthday

Ogun APC chieftain slams IyaboObasanjos opportunist comment on Yayi

Ebonyi gov suspends works, infrastructure commissioners

Ogun CJ urges collaboration, adoption of technology to tackle sexual violence cases

ExVP Harris slams Trump for dragging US into unwanted Iran conflict

Abia unveils CSR framework to align private sector with community projects

Khameneis daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter killed in US-Israel strike Iranian media

Iran attack: US Secretary of State Rubio cancels Israel visit

THISDAY

Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei, 40 Leaders Dead in US, Israel Airstrikes, Says Trump

Tinubu: Tension over Subsidy Removal Has Reduced, SaysBetter Days Lie Ahead

Tinubu Receives Ex-Defence Minister, TY Danjuma, at Aso Rock

US Military Support Not Threat to Nigerias Sovereignty, DHQ Clarifies

At Ramadan Lecture, Information Minister Says Fake News is a Major Threat to Nigerias Stability

FAAN Announces Middle East Flight Disruptions after US-Israel Strikes on Iran

Umahi: Nobody Can Distract Me from Fulfilling Mandate of Serving God, Tinubu, Nigerians

Seyi Tinubu Breaks Silence on King Mitchy, VeryDarkMan Controversy, Says He Will Not Be Bullied

Insecurity: Zamfara Gov Holds Emergency Meeting, Urges Action against Attacks

EFCC is Probing Alleged N10bn Non-existent Abia Airport by Ikpeazus Administration, Says Otti

Lassa Fever Kills 10 Health Workers in Benue

JAMB Probes Syndicate Using AI to Sabotage 2026 UTME Registration

Ahead 2027,Turaki-led PDP Begins Nationwide Membership Drive Monday

NCAA Orders Airline to Refund Passengers Charged VAT Before January 1

Tinubu Targets Revenue Leakages, OrdersDirect Remittance of Oil and Gas Proceeds

NATION

Ogoni youths threaten to occupy NNPCL office over non-funding of FUET

2027: ADC bows to Electoral law, begins online membership registration

FG urges youths to harness social media for economic empowerment

Onibon: Nigerias crisis rooted in moral decline, not lack of knowledge

Bauchi convoy crash: BATVs Kabiru Ilaleh dies days after Channels Kani Bens burial

Amadeus University gets NUCs nod for new medical, pharmacy, law courses

Sanwo-Olu to Red Cross: Use technology to strengthen emergency response in Lagos

One killed, three injured as truck rams into tricycle in Lagos

Why Osun APC endorsed Tinubu for second term, by Oyetola

Adamawa APC chieftain Girei denies one-party agenda, says defections reflect free choice

FG to IBEDC: Expedite action on free meter distribution to Nigerians

Philanthropist donates N200m to LCCN, 400 jobs, scholarships to pastors children

Tinubu a multi-party democrat- Girei

Simulation exercise: NSCDC boss condoles family of deceased female officer

Presidency debunks report of alleged plot to poison Tinubu, describes claim as fake

Aliyu rallies APC grassroots leaders, says local base key to electoral victory in Sokoto

Diaspora group issues legal notice to VeryDarkMan over alleged defamatory comments

Tinubu, First Lady hail Adeboye at 84, describe him as one of Nigerias greatest gifts

Why NASS included both electronic and manual transmissions in Electoral ActSpeaker Abbas

Court restores Green Energy, Lekoil status quo for operations

North-west youths urge NAssembly to fast-track constitutional amendment bills

NDLEA nabs wanted drug kingpin after 13 years in hiding over cocaine, heroin shipments

Nigeria projects data-driven reform strategy at WCO Brussels

Why FG should revisit below 16-year-old policy for tertiary institutions, by Mbamalu

LASTMA deploys advanced technology to improve road safety in Lagos

Brand awards N500,000 to Marathon winners, sustains health advocacy

APC tackles ADC over INECS new timetable, backs reforms ahead of 2027 election

Gunmen kidnap father of former Ebonyi deputy governor

Delta APC fixes March 3 for state congress in Asaba

Oil-rich Eba Island belongs to Ogun, not Ondo Ogun Waterside monarchs, leaders

DAILY TRUST

Osimhen: Why I rejected captains armband in Galatasaray win

Obi: Over 1,000 Nigerians killed this year

Cancer: Millions of Nigerians in IDP camps, rural areas at risk

Insecurity: Over 300,000 Residents Displaced in Niger Bago

Envoy reacts to Nigerian scholars allegations on fee hike in Australia

Australian envoy reacts to Nigerian scholars allegations on fee hike

Euro Leagues roundup: Yamals landmark hattrick leads Barcelona to victory, as Bayern Munich win Klassiker derby

Lucky soul who died in Jihad, Gumi hails Supreme Leader of Iran

Umahi: Nothing wrong being accused of chasing a woman

Cameroons Lioness defeat Super Falcons in pre-WAFCON friendly

Akande calls attention to Leah Sharibu, 8 years after her abduction

BUSINESSDAY

Major, Captain, seven others feared dead after ISWAP invasion

Dubai now a ghost town as Iranian strikes rattle city

Presidency dismisses alleged plot to poison Tinubu

Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say

Oil rally from Iran conflict may support naira but inflation risk looms — Yusuf

Will PDP, LP, ADC sheath swords for common candidate?

With the 2027 general election fast approaching, Nigeria’s opposition parties are under pressure to close ranks and present a united…

TCN announces scheduled power outage along Benin–Ajaokuta transmission line

ADC launches free online membership registration ahead of 2027 elections

Nigerian shippers brace for rate hikes as Middle East conflicts force shipping giants’ reroutes

Iran launches fresh ballistic missile strikes on Israel

Trump says Iran wants to talk after strikes kill its supreme leader

NEW TELEGRAPH

Gunmen Abduct, Kill Socialite In Ondo Community

Ramadan 2026: Renewed Hope Initiative, NEDC Distribute Food Items To Vulnerable Families

Take More Developmental Projects To Ayakoro Community, Ogbuku Urges Diri

Ramadan 2026: Renewed Hope Initiative, NEDC Distribute Food Items To Vulnerable Families

US-Israel Strikes: Pope Leo XIV Calls For Dialogue Over Iran Conflict

Aliyu Hosts APC Grassroots Stakeholders Meeting

Nations Not Sustained By Power Alone But Providence Of God Akpabio

Ramadan 2026: Renewed Hope Initiative, NEDC Distribute Food Items To Vulnerable Families

NiMet DG Bags African Public Sector Leader Of The Year Award

Ramadan 2026: Renewed Hope Initiative, NEDC Distribute Food Items To Vulnerable Families

Islamic Clerics Laud Adelekes Developmental Strides

Ramadan 2026: Renewed Hope Initiative, NEDC Distribute Food Items To Vulnerable Families

US-Isreal Strikes: OPEC+ Hikes Oil Production Amid Iran Conflict

 

Gov Bala Expresses Sorrow Over Death Of Bauchi Cameraman

Ramadan 2026: Renewed Hope Initiative, NEDC Distribute Food Items To Vulnerable Families

Tinubu Donates 50 CNG Buses As MDGIF Unveils Refuelling Station At OAU

NIMASA, WMU Sign MoU On Human Capital, Institutional Capacity

Iran Reprisal Strikes Hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi, One Killed, 11 Injured

Tinubu, Wife Pay Tribute To Pastor Adeboye At 84

2027: Adebayo Accuses Tinubu Of Weakening Electoral Transparency

8,205 Students Trained Onshore/Offshore By Otuaro

Insecurity: Over 1,000 Nigerians Killed, Abducted In 2026 Obi

Guber Poll: Oyebanji Assures On Upholding Electoral Act

Zamfara: Foundation Vows To Cement Gaps Between Police, Citizens

Ramadan: Islamic Clerics Urge Political Leaders To Leave Office With Positive Impact

Put Interest Of Nigerian Citizens First, Angaye Urges Politicians

2027: Why Osun APC Endorsed Tinubu For 2nd Term Oyetola

NDLEA Arrests Wanted Drug Kingpin

Tinubus Decisions Saved Many States From Bankruptcy Sule

Sokoto Legislature, Judiciary Laud Gov. Aliyus Developmental Strides

Electoral Act: Why NASS Adopted Both Electronic, Manual Transmissions Abbas

Senate Leader, Bamidele Promises N200m Annual Research Fund For Varsity

Gunmen Kidnap Father Of Ex-Ebonyi Deputy Governor

Reps Seek Establishment Of Fintech Regulatory Commission

Irans Military Chief Of Staff, Defence Minister Killed In US-Israel Strike

We Have Confidence In INEC Timetable APC

Demolition Of Illegal Structures Commences In Onitsha

Fear Over Use Of Fattening Drugs On Livestock

Constitution Amendment For State Police Will Be Concluded Before End Of 2026 Senate

BLUEPRINT

FG, AFC sign landmark $1.3 billion alumina deal

Medical centre refutes malicious allegations against CMD

Reflecting on Oluwaseyi Tinubu, the Okanlomo of Yoruba-land

Of Minister Umahi, Tracys deja vu unpaid contract claims

Your wise counsel moving Niger forward, Bago tells IBB, Abubakar

Middle East crisis: IGP orders security beef up as Shiites protest in Niger state

African Court elects Congolese Tchikaya as new president

Ex-Power minister Mamman closes defence, urges court to dismiss fraud charges

Anti-corruption: NBA hosts CIFCFIN, mulls partnership

Ebonyi government halts road project over substandard materials, warns contractors

TNN receives coalition report in Kano, fixes March 7, 2026 for Abuja ratification

APC is only serious party in Nigeria Oyo spokesman

Shekarau praises Adebayo, says great minds think alike despite party differences

2027 ll be Tinubu/APC versus Nigerians Atiku

House of Representatives subject Fintech regulatory agency bill to public scrutiny

 

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