Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 6 March 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

Trump says he must be involved in choosing Irans next leader

VIDEO: US Marine veteran ejected from hearing for protesting military action in Iran

JUST IN: IPAC rejects Electoral Act, threatens 2027 elections boycott

Senate summons Kyari, other ex-NNPCL bosses over N210tn expenditure

Osun 2026: APC not relying on federal might for victory Oyebamiji

Tinubu announces resolution of OPL 245 dispute, opens door for investment

Ex-AfDB boss Adesina, Fayemi hail Obasanjo on 89th birthday

Residents raise the alarm over bodies, elderly left behind after Borno attack

Reps probe disability commission over 97m PoS contract fraud

ECOWAS Parliament seeks stronger regional trade participation

Reps move to provide legal backing for Nigerias decarbonisation plan

Dont be an away chairman, Wike warns Kuje chairman-elect

FG vows to go after foreigners overstaying their visas

Economic returns on investments in varsities, polytechnics below expectations FG

ADC slams FG over budget confusion, policy reversals

Gas shortage drags power generation below 4,000MW NISO

BREAKING: Ex-Bayelsa gov Dickson dumps PDP for NDC

FEC okays 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

No NERD, no NYSC, Education minister announces strict new rules

BREAKING: CAF postpones WAFCON 2026 to July

EFCC arrests man for Naira abuse at Enugu birthday party

Late-night fire destroys three containerised shops in Kwara

NRM backs INEC, warns against party hijack

FUTA teaching hospital seeks stakeholders support for development

No state police without constitutional amendment Reps spokesman

NDLEA seizes 1,499 bottles of codeine syrup in Kano, arrest suspect

German students protest against military recruitment drive

NRM faction backs INEC, warns against party hijack

Delta begins screening for police constable recruitment

Ex-presidential aide hails Oborevwori for saving Delta APC from collapse

What to bring as police constable screening starts March 9

Terrorism allegation: NNPP writes US Congress, defends Kwankwaso

Ogun Ombudsman urges peaceful, issue-based campaigns for 2027

Oil thieves behind smear campaigns against Tantita NDelta group

Iyabo Obasanjos quiet argument

Obasanjo a living legend Emir of Ilorin

Lagos APC postpones exco inauguration over officials death

Soldiers destroy IPOB/ESN camps, IED facility in Anambra

Man accused of plot to kill Trump says Iran pressured him

Screening for police recruitment starts March 9 in Sokoto

JUST IN: Court acquits Abba Kyari of asset non-declaration charge

JUST IN: Kano Assembly moves to impeach deputy governor

THISDAY    

International Air Travelers Groan, Gulf Carriers Record Losses over Iranian War

Tinubu Oversees Historic Resolution of 15 Year-Old OPL 245 Dispute

NCEWERS Trains Katsina Women, PLWDs to Detect, Report Early Signs of Conflict

Dangote Refinery Moves to Cushion Nigerians from Global Oil Market Shocks

Court Frees Suspended DCP Abba Kyari from Non Asset Declaration Charge

Seriake Dickson Dumps PDP, Forms NDC

Drug Case Against Abba Kyari Still on Course, NDLEA Insists

Kano Dep Gov Faces Impeachment, as Assembly Issues 2-Week Ultimatum to Respond to Financial Misconduct Allegations

FG to Establish Centres of Excellence in AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity in Six Tertiary Institutions

FEC Approves Gratuity for Federal Civil Servants

Alleged N2.4bn Fraud: Ex-Aviation Minister Oduah, One Other Enter Please Bargain Deal

Court Dismisses Abba Kyari, Brothers Non-Declaration of Assets Trial

Youths Demand Investigations into Deputy Speakers Alleged Breach of NYSC, Law School Regulations

NIFEngM Emphasises Technology, Energy Convergence in Nigerias Development

FG Targets 25% Manufacturing Contribution to GDP by 2035

NCC Moves to Address Challenges in Mobile Number Recycling, Offers Safeguards

Catholic Golfers Tee off to Support Mental Health of Priests, Others

Security Forces Lock Down Abuja Amid Escalating US-Israel, Iran War

Disu Sworn in as 23rd IGP, Declares State Police Has Now Come to Stay

CBN Boosts Foreign Reserves with Indigenous Gold as Holdings Hit $3.5bn

TCN: Over $1.3bn Transmission Projects Funded by Multilateral Agencies Ongoing Nationwide

Special Seats Bill: NAssembly Leadership Inaugurates Womens Caucus as Constitution Amendment Vote Nears

Akume Leads 5-man FG Delegation to Jesse Jacksons Burial in US

Power: Tinubu Mulls Grid Asset Management Company, 100% Benefits for Retiring Civil Servants

GUARDIAN    

Substantive drug case against Abba Kyari on course, says NDLEA

FG begins YEIDEP batch B recruitment March 9, warns against multiple registration

FG launches nationwide crackdown on irregular migrants using AI tracking system

US-Iran Conflict: Dangote Refinery to protect Nigerians from supply shocks

Army probes alleged assault of student at Command Secondary School in Lagos

Boeing selects Nigeria, three others for STEM programme

CBN holds $3.5 billion in gold, Cardoso discloses

Rising drug prices: Why is Tinubu’s executive order not working?

2027: IPAC warns of election boycott over direct primaries

VANGUARD

Musk uses demand data to guide Cybertruck pricing in limited-time offer

Osun guber poll: INEC clears 14 political parties, PDP, LP missing

Khamenei killing complied with laws of war, Israel says

Trump sacks homeland security chief Kristi Noem

Nigeria police move to replace Hundeyin as force spokesman

I must approve Irans next leader Trump

Labour Party intensifies membership drive, to recruit, train polling agents

PhD wont replace medical fellowship FG

Police arrest suspect for inciting public disorder in Kano CP

4 police officers dismissed over alleged killing of traders Lagos CP

Terrorism allegation: NNPP writes US Congress, defends Kwankwaso

Tinubu promotes Masari as Special Adviser on Political Affairs

Tinubu announces resolution of OPL 245 dispute

Insecurity: COAS deploys new battalion to Benue

Trump says he backs a Kurdish offensive inside Iran

ADC members protest in Abuja, demand judges recusal

Osun APC will win on popular support, not federal might Oyebamiji

2027: Accord begins nationwide e-registration

SSANU slams FG over salary starvation amid Ramadan, vows shutdown if talks stall

Iran reaffirms right to self-defense, calls on world to condemn U.S., Israeli attacks

2027: NRM alleges plot to hijack party

Trump says Zelensky has to get a deal done, insists Putin ready

Tinubus economic reforms yielding measurable results Information minister

Tinubu resolves OPL 245 dispute with ENI, unlocks deepwater investment

Trump demands role in choosing next Iran leader, says Khamenei son unacceptable

Enugu Assembly passes law to harmonize taxes, ban illegal levies, roadblocks

Tinubu appoints 4 Permanent Secretaries into Federal Civil Service

Amend Electoral Act or we boycott 2027 elections IPAC

My birthday celebrates Gods grace, says Obasanjo

Senate summons Kyari, Ajia, others over unaccounted N210tn, threatens arrest

FEC approves 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

Gridlock as trucks collide on Kara Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Ondo Attorney General, Ajulo, affirms Eba Island belongs to state after UK archive findings

False claim against Tinubu: Court adjourns Sowores trial over judges absence

ADC flags off membership registration in Enugu, vows to change political narrative

Reps consider legal framework for Nigerias decarbonisation plan

Gas shortage cuts 292MW from Nigerias power generation NISO

State policell strengthen security, not replace federal force Lagos CP

Calabar tricycle operators protest high ticket rates

No resistance to State Police, says Lagos Commissioner

FG shutdown African Refractory, Allied Products

Military dislodge terrorists, liberate Alkaleri communities in Bauchi, recover AK-47

Countries with the smallest oil refineries in the world

Airport cashless policy not suspended, implementation to be improved FAAN

10 Middle East countries with most powerful navies in 2026

Decline in electricity supply as power generation drops by 11%

Oil prices rise, stocks drop as Middle East war stirs supply concerns

LEADERSHIP

Airport Tolls: Tinubu Asked For Review, Not Suspension – FAAN MD Says

Tinubu Names 4 Permanent Secretaries To Strengthen Civil Service

FG Endorses Meet Africa Fashion Festival 2026

New Tax Laws Boost States’ VAT Revenue Share To N551bn in January
4 hours ago

Dangote Refinery Recommits To National Energy Stability Despite Crude Price Rise

FEC Approves 100% Gratuity For Retiring Federal Civil Servants

C’River Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Domestic Violence Allegations

ADC Accuses Tinubu Government Of Budget Confusion, Poor Project Implementation

‘No One Wants To Fight For Israel,’ Veteran Protest US Action Against Iran

ADC Membership Portal Flooded With Fake Names, VP Shettima Mocks Opposition

Rivers Assembly Inaugurates Newly- elected Lawmakers

Israel Condemns South Africa Over Hague Group Meeting On Middle East Conflict

Wike Vows To Transform Kuje, Hails APC Victory In Area Council Election

Treasury Bills Demand Hits N2.34trn as Stop Rates Rise

Insurgency : Ndume Confirms Killing Of Scores, Abduction Of Others In Borno

Reps Push For Urgent Transition Low-carbon Economy

Group Seeks Inclusion Of Isoko In Pipeline Surveillance Contract Jobs

Terrorists Launch Fresh Attack On Kebbi Border Post, Kill 2 Policemen

Bandits Attack Travellers, Abduct 4 Persons Along Igbeti-Kishi Road

N210trn Financial Gap: Senate Summons Kyari, Ex-NNPCL Officials

PDP Crisis: Dickson Launches Nigeria Democratic Congress

Public-Private Partnership Targets Healthcare, Human Capital In Abia

FG Targets Private Capital for Mass Housing, Convenes High-Level PPP Summit

Atiku Celebrates Obasanjo At 89, Hails Legacy of Service

Iran Conflict: Islamic Leaders Urge Nigerians To Shun Protests

Iran Says Missile Hit US Oil Tanker In Persian Gulf

Iran Launches Fresh Missile Strikes On Israel As U.S–Israel Conflict Enters 6th Day

NATION         

Reps probe disability commission over alleged corrupt practices, contract inflation

FG moves to end fake degrees, strengthen academic records integrity

Tinubus directive led to creation of FUTA Teaching Hospital, says CMD

We recovered $2,045,000, property documents from Emefieles lawyer EFCCs operative tells court

SEDC targets $200bn South-east economy in 10 years

Shettima sets up committee to develop funding framework for nutrition programmes

Tinubu oversees historic settlement of OPL 245 dispute

Fed govt inaugurates committee to drive cotton, textile board plan

Alleged cyberstalking: Judges absence stalls hearing in Sowores trial on false claim against Tinubu

Nigerias Gold reserves hits $3.5bn, as SMDF delivers to CBN

Alleged N2.4b fraud: Ex-Aviation Minister Oduah, co-defendant have made refunds Prosecution

JUST IN: Former Bayelsa governor Dickson dumps PDP, joins NDC

FAAN boss explains Tinubus suspension of airport cashless toll policy

IWD: Stakeholders urge inclusive policies to protect Nigerian women

Alia hails Tinubu over provision of critical weapons to tackle insecurity

China, Nigeria celebrate women as drivers of progress ahead of International Womens Day

State police ll strengthen security not replace federal force Lagos CP

FG promotes over 70,000 paramilitary officers in three years

DAILY TRUST

Abba Kyari still in custody – NCoS

Tinubu resolves OPL 245 dispute with ENI, unlocks deepwater investment

US/Isreal war: Nigerians in Iran safe, says Envoy

Middle East crisis: We’ll ensure there is no fuel scarcity in Nigeria, says Dangote Refinery

Bandits kill 2 police officers at Kebbi checkpoint

BREAKING: Boko Haram kills soldiers, abducts women, children in Borno

BREAKING: Kano Assembly initiates impeachment process against deputy gov

Plateau govt procures 70 transformers for vulnerable communities

How Tinubu prevented Trumps invasion of Nigeria

FG to Enforce Performance Monitoring in Education Sector

FG approves 18 new programmes for Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic

HowFAAN officials dumped Lagos airport tollgate after Tinubus order

FEC approves demolition, reconstruction of Carter Bridge, other road projects

FG, NiMet intensify push for climate-resilient health systems

Green dreams, old traps: Will Nigeria finally learn to compete

INEC presents certificates of return to FCT council chairmen

Council polls: Wike begins tour of FCT area councils

Despite completing terminals without buses, FCTA to construct 3 more

How farmer was abducted, killed in Edo

Experts harp on early preparation for 2026 farming season

Iran crisis: Stranded travellers evacuated from Middle East

No to war, Spanish PM tells Trump

Credit to private sector drops to N75.2trn in January

CBNs total gold holdings increase to $3.5bn

AUTHORITY

Troops rescue three abducted victims in Ajaokuta, Kogi State

Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara

Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma neutralise three bandits in Katsina

CAS bolsters NAF operations in Niger Delta, commissions key projects in Bayelsa

Reps back climate finance bank to bridge funding gap in renewable energy

Senator Mohammed Sani Musa Applauds President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Approving Reconstruction of SulejaMinna Road

Army Operation in Edo: Notorious Kidnapper Killed, Four Victims Freed

BUSINESSDAY

Edu told to stay away from Forest training ground as exit looms

Defamation trial against Sowore stalled over judge’s absence

FG moves to revive textiles industry, inaugurates steering committee

FG moves to track visa overstayers, orders nationwide crackdown on irregular migrants

BREAKING: Tinubu oversees historic resolution of opl245 dispute, unlock major deep water investments

Naira loses N25 in single-day slide in black market

Power, water crisis grounds services at Nigeria’s first ever teaching hospital
12 hrs ago
UPDATE: 20 killed, including Major, over 100 abducted in Gwoza village ISWAP attack

BREAKING: ISWAP kills nine soldiers, one Imam, abducts scores of women in Borno village (photos)

States’ share of VAT soar to N551bn in January on new tax laws

How Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle reached the White House before his Minister did

Middle East crisis threatens Africa’s disinflation, rate-cut cycle

Nigeria money supply hits four-month low as CBN drains banking liquidity

AfDB aviation finance platform targets Africa’s $25trn air travel opportunity

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG Inaugurates Panel For Establishment Of Cotton, Textile, Garment Board

SEDC Targets $200bn SEast Economy In 10 Years

Fubara Stresses Partnership With Air Force To Boost Rivers Security

Tinubu Appoints Ally, Masari Aide On Political Affairs

Reps Approve N140bn SEDC 2026 Budget

Wike Blasts Council Chairman For Betrayal, Fake Support For Tinubu

Okomu Oil Forecasts N11.97bn Profit After Tax For Q2 2026

Reps Probe Corruption Allegations At Disability Commission

Financial Irregularities: Senate Directs NNPCL To Refund N210trn

Gunmen Abduct Four Persons In Oyo

Lagos Stands Out As Key Driver Of Africas Cities Transformation, Says Sanwo-Olu

Pastor Chris Okafor Makes U-Turn, Withdraws Apology To Doris Ogala

Obasanjo At 89: Living Lesson In Leadership, Public Service Abiodun

Guber Poll: Senate Leader, Bamidele Chairs Ekiti APC Campaign Council

Tinubus Obsession For Re-Election Affecting Governance ADC

Alia Receives COAS, Commends Military Collaboration To End Insecurity In Benue

Police Recruitment: All You Need To Know About Constable Screening

Gunmen Shoot Farmer, Abduct Wife In Ondo Community

Reps Address NPERA Bill To Strengthen Port Regulatory Framework

Court Orders UNICAL To Pay Students N55m For Admitting Them Without Accreditation

BLUEPRINT       

Breaking: Trump gives Iran condition to choose Ali Hosseini Khameneis successor

FG approves gratuity for federal civil servants

NERD: FG reveals those expected to win huge prizes, moves against certificate forgery, others

Breaking: El-rufai demands N15.6bn damages from ICPC over arrest, alleged defamation

MultiChoice moves to shut down Showmax streaming platform

Galatasaray speak on owing Osimhen, other players

Omidiran: FCC chairman assures improved staff welfare, rolls out whistleblower lines against job racketeering

2027: Senate Chief Whip campaign against violence, drug abuse as REHACMA launched

Court dismisses Abba Kyari, brothers non-declaration of assets trial

Doris Ogala: Pastor Chris Okafor makes u-turn

Breaking: Kano Assembly move to impeach deputy governor Gwarzo

Group rallies Nigerians behind Tinubus reforms

UN pledges support to strengthen human rights in Nigeria

Aliyu resumes, promises to reposition SHESTCO

Local EV manufacturer launches mobility van for urban transportation

CBNs total gold holdings rises to $3.5bn

Breaking: Court adjourns Malamis terrorism trial as AGF takes over prosecution

Enugu is a model of politics, Mbah says as state APC elects new exco

Accord kicks off e-registration, membership revalidation

Adebayo represents Nigerias next-generation leadership Sowunmi

AGF, CSO clash over rights defenders protection Bill

US Senate likely to reject bid to curb Trumps Iran war powers

Power sector overhaul: Tinubu proposes grid asset management company to end transmission crisis

FG approves 100% exit benefit scheme for retiring civil servants

Tinubu sends 5-person delegation to attend Jesse Jacksons burial

FG approves N10 billion HIV drugs, cancer care revival

Why Tinubu ordered suspension of FAAN cashless policy Minister

Tinubu renews appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as NIPSS DG

2026 FCT election: Chairmen-elect, others receive certificate of return from INEC

                                         

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