Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Iran threatens to burn any ship trying to pass through Hormuz

Trump doesnt rule out sending US troops into Iran

Nigeria’s private sector rebounds as PMI climbs to 53.2 pts in February

U.S. citizens urged to leave Middle Eastern countries including Israel

Nigeria’s Net External Reserves rises 50.5% to $34.8bn- Cardoso

FG begins implementation of Executive Order on oil, gas revenues

Shocking revelations behind Egbetokun’s removal as IGP

M-East war: No distress calls yet from Nigerians in Iran — FG

Governors back Tinubus oil revenue reform, urge direct remittance to Federation Account

2.2m children back in school as Zulum expands infrastructure

M-East war: No distress calls yet from Nigerians in Iran FG

5,000 Ogun residents benefit from National Health Fellowship Programme Commissioner

US slaps sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo violation

Court refuses ex-Kano commissioners bid to stop retrieval of official vehicles

Well not remain silent after US-Israel strikes on school, hospital Iran President

Ignore congress rumours, PDP not holding any Turaki

INEC raises alarm over trust deficit, seeks peace committee support for credible 2027 polls

Global oil and gas prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate

Senate withdraws motion seeking CAC Registrars removal

FG commences February Salary payment

UK wont join air strikes on Iran Starmer

Nigeria will rise again if nation repents RCCG Official

Breaking: Dangote Refinery raises petrol price from N774 to N874

UK PM defends Iran strikes stance despite Trump criticism

Vehicle theft: FRSC warns motorists to properly document cars

US stocks fall as Middle Eastern war lifts oilprices

Iran-US-Israel war: Gas price jumps 50%; crude, 10%

PUNCH    

Putin seeks ceasefire in talks with UAE, Qatar

ICPC lists documents, devices seized from El-Rufai’s Abuja home

US-based Nigerian jailed 19 years over $4m romance, fraud

Tinubu to swear in Disu as IG Wednesday

Atiku’s son resigns from Fintiri’s cabinet

Petrol may hit N1,000/litre as Dangote hikes price

Net reserves jump 772% to $34.8bn in two years

CBN bets on easing inflation, FX stability for rate cut

Lawyer queries minister, DSS over alleged abducted Jigawa girl’s age

  Reps consider Fintech regulatory commission as Nigerias industry hits $230bn

CSO seeks review of South East commissions 2026 budget allocation

Sophia Momodus lawyer demands N1bn from Davido over harassment allegation

Residents escape injury as fire razes building in Taraba

Court fixes April 13 for judgment in ex-AGs N868m case

NANS zonal leaders back convention committee, say process will be fair

Oil, gas prices surge as strikes disrupt Middle East supply

BREAKING: DSS arrests suspect over attack on Peter Obi, others in Edo

Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo unveils agenda, seeks support

Police Council confirms Disu as IG,

FG begins direct oil revenue remittance,

Osun PDP factions disagree on Adelekes reelection bid

FCTA okays N1bn for security gadgets, N7.3bn waste management

NGF backs direct oil revenue remittance

Forex reserves hit $34.8bn in December 2025 CBN

Technology-driven registration boosting APC electoral edge, says national chair

BREAKING: Dangote refinery raises petrol price to N875

FG gives N4bn each to 12 varsities for engineering upgrades

Wike accuses Amaechi, opposition of double standards over Electoral Act

Ekiti prosecutes 55 for environmental sanitation offences

Shiites protest in Lagos over Irans invasion, Ayatollah Khameneis death

ADCs free registration swamped with fake names, pictures, NINs

FG blames technical hitch for February salaries delay

Two children drown in Edo flood

Govs back Tinubus order on oil, gas revenue remittance

Revised Executive Order: FG adjusts oil revenue remittance framework

CAC boss apologises as Senate rescinds call for his sack

300-level UI medical student dies after ingesting insecticide

Galatasaray drop Osimhen for Alanyaspor cup tie

THISDAY

Cardoso: Net Reserves Jump 772% from $3.99bn to $34.8bn in Two Years

Oil Market Impacted as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Vows to Attack Errant Ships

Botswana President Appoints Akinwole II Omoboriowo as Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporation’s Board of Directors

Police Council Okays Tunji Disu’s Appointment as IGP

Oil Market Crisis: Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Gantry Price to N874

Stock Market Gains N1,72trn on Demand for MTN, Dangote Cement

FG Sets Up Steering Cttee for National Gas Infrastructure Centre

NIMASA Renews Strategic Partnership with World Maritime University

Underutilisation of NCDMBs $40m Women in Energy Fund Worries WIEN

NBA Warns CCB Against Investigating Justice Tsoho, Cites Exclusive NJC Authority

NGX Group Declares N3.00 Dividend, 1-for-3 Bonus Issue as FY 2025 Profit Rises 44%

Tinubu Presides Over NPC For Confirmation Of Disu As IGP

12 Rescued, One Dies, As Nigerian Tugboat Capsizes Off South Africa Coast

Court Adjourns Suit Against Nigerian Army Over Unpaid Rent to Houseboat Contractors to April 15

NATION      

NGF expresses support for Tinubus Executive Order 9 on oil revenue payment

Otuaro repositioning Niger Delta with PAPs 8,205 scholarship students, say ex-agitators

JUST IN: Abducted Ondo Christian worshippers regains freedom

2027: We must rebuild trust in electoral system for legitimate elections, says INEC

FCTA approves N1.1bn communication gadgets, others

How Nigerias foreign reserves grew by 772% in two years Cardoso

Blackout: Okpebholo to engage more power distribution companies

Senate panel withdraws sack threat against CAC Registrar after apology

Tonto Dikeh drops king from name, embraces evangelist title

Tinubus economic reforms stabilising Nigeria, says Policy Analyst

Wike backs Tinubu for 2027, says PDP hasnt learnt

FG begins February salary payments

 DAILY TRUST

Police Council confirms Disu as IG, to be sworn in Wednesday

DSS arrests suspect over attack on Peter Obi, others in Edo

Court Refuses to Stop Kano Govt from Retrieving Ex-Commissioners Vehicles

Death toll from U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict hits 555

3,000 undocumented Nigerians seeking asylum in Germany

Nigerias Agwai honoured with Sierra Leones highest national award

Amupitan: INEC cant guarantee perfect election in 2027

FG to upgrade engineering facilities in 12 universities

N5.5bn Kano skills centre grounded

DSS Nabs Suspected Arms Couriers, Recovers RPGs

Major, 3 soldiers, hunter killed in Borno

Kebbi distributes farm inputs to boost dry season farming

Nigerias Woes Reflect Lack of Spiritual Guidance Bishop Asaju

Atikus Son Resigns from Fintiris cabinet over defection

Naira strengthens as reserves near $51bn

Petrol price may hit N1,000 as Middle East crisis escalates

Nasarawa secures $1bn in domestic, foreign investment

FG, AFC sign $1.3bn deal to boost mining sector

Diversification: Dangote targets 65,000 staff strength

Iran: US Congress moves to curb Trumps war powers

BUSINESSDAY

Opposition calls INEC timetable plot to favour APC, exclude others

UEFA hits Spurs with ticket ban over Nazi salutes

NELFUND extends student loan application portal amid surge in nationwide demand

Nigeria bleeds $21m daily as output gap dents oil windfall

Dangote Cement pays highest dividend in Nigeria’s corporate history

Nigeria’s net reserves surged nearly 9-fold to $34.8bn in just two years

Senate reverses calls to sack CAC boss

Dangote Refinery raises petrol ex-depot price to N874 on crude rally

Stronger oil inflows may lift Naira to 1,200/$ in H1 – Comercio Partners

Dangote Cement crosses N1trn profit mark first time in history

Leadership capacity, not age, is Nigeria’s problem

Expanding economy yet to ease Nigeria’s living costs

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG Cites Technical Hitches For February Salary Delay

Benue Rakes In Over N1.2bn For Yelewata Victims Attack Upkeep

Nigerias Net Reserves Hit $34.80bn In 2025

Remi Tinubu Unveils AIbom Senior Citizens Center Saturday Eno

2027: Guber Aspirant Advocates Unity Among APC Leaders In Badagry

Protest In Lagos As Nigerian Shiites Decry Killing Of Irans Supreme Leader

Nigeria Set For HIV Prevention Rollout As Lenacapavir Arrives March

NSCDC Mourns Officer Killed During Simulation Exercise

US Warns Americans In Nigeria To Stay Vigilant Over Iran Crisis

Eno Constructed Over 1200km Roads, 32 Bridges In Two Years Umanah

NELFUND Extends Student Loan Portal Deadline As Application Surges

Tonto Dikeh Drops King Title, Rebrands As Evangelist

Kingibe Will Not Return As FCT Senator Wike

Best Thing To Do At 28 Is To Get Married Pastor Kingsley

Security Expert Calls For Continuation Of NDelta Pipeline Surveillance Contract

BLUEPRINT     

Senate makes u-turn on motion seeking removal of CAC registrar

Stakeholders back House of Representatives Reps in drive to regulate fintech

Nigeria governors back direct remittance of oil, gas revenues into federation account

Francis Orbih re-elected President Badminton Federation of Nigeria

Group calls for El-Rufais prosecution over ICPC findings

Breaking: Nigeria Police Council ratifies appointment of Tunji Disu as substantive IGP, set for swearing-in

Nigeria set to receive HIV prevention drug

2027: Why Ireti Kingibe wont return to Senate Wike

NAF airstrikes neutralise senior terrorists commanders in Borno

Ogun RTIFN coordinator hails Tinubu, backs state police bill

US confirms 3 soldiers k!lled in Iran attacks

FIFA mulls red card for players who cover mouths amid Vinicius incident

Breaking: Several US warplanes crash in Kuwait amid Iran conflict

Breaking: US military plane crashes as Iranian missile hits American air base

Ex-Super Eagles star Kaita jostles for Golden Eaglets coaching job

Khamenei: Iran gets new supreme leader

Conflict: Why well not negotiate with US Iran

Irans 2026 World Cup doubtful amid regional tension

FG pledges stronger integration of eye health into youth development

Tax laws: NCAA directs Overland Airways to refund tickets purchased before January 1, 2026

NIMASA renews partnership with World Maritime University

Equity market sheds N1.40trn as selling pressures persist

2027: Arewa youth drum support for Sadas Senate ambition

Streamline mode of operation for State Police, expert tells FG

FG charges stakeholders to renew commitment towards strengthening health system

                                           

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