Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 8 March 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

Iran moves to select next supreme leader within 24 hours Report

I’ll challenge 2026 Electoral Act in court, says Peter Obi
2027: Opposition parties eye consensus over costly direct primaries

Lagos failed us after my 11-year-old son fell from school building – Bereaved father

Nigerians groan over Dangote petrol price hike

Army mourns as terrorists kill Lt-Col, captain in Katsina, Borno

PDP factions signal reconciliation after Appeal Court advisory

Atikus camp drags Bwala over Al Jazeera interview defence

Israel has conducted 3,400 strikes on Iran since war began Military

Turkey may deploy F-16s to north Cyprus amid Middle East war

Longevity a responsibility to serving humanity, says Obasanjo at 89

Utomi,Nweke task religious leaders on modest living, shaping character

2027: Group raises concerns over aspirant rivalry in ADC

Insecurity: Terrorists demand drugs, virgins as ransom, says Afenifere

NCCE, firm renew pact to expand phonics-based reading in colleges

Police expand counter-terrorism capacity, approve new bases

Ekiti PDP gov candidate hails court order directing INEC to publish his name

Court will decide my 2028 move Aiyedatiwa

DSS arrests suspected ESN commander, IPOB member in Enugu

Army buries soldiers killed in Borno operations

PEBEC calls for public-private collaboration to boost investment in Nigeria

FG strengthens health sector with new workforce, insurance

Senator meets defence minister over insecurity in Southern Kaduna

Makinde urges leaders to reach consensus on Nigerias federalism

FG diverts traffic on Lagos-Ibadan expressway for Kara bridge repairs

Lagos LG chair swears in supervisory councillors, others

Global orthodox Anglican leaders cut ties with Archbishop of Canterbury

Army moves soldiers to new Kaduna accommodation

Military kills 45 bandits, loses captain, two soldiers in Katsina

Google offers CEO $692m pay package

Insecurity not worsening in Nigeria, says Tinubus aide Bwala

THISDAY    

Trump Vows to Escalate War, Iran Regrets Strikes on Neighbours, Apologises

Troops Apprehend Terrorists Collaborator, Logistics Supplier in Biu, as DHQ Warns Against Spread of Misinformation

DSS Arrests Suspected Notorious ESN Commander, IPOB Member in Enugu

FG Panel Confirms Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Forged UNN Certificate

Senator Karimi Hails Tinubu on Lokoja-Abuja Highway, Seeks Intervention for Other Roads

Akpabio: Opposition Parties Will Remain in Confusion Till after 2027 Elections

To Avert Potential Vulnerabilities, CBN Directs Commercial Banks to Conduct Stress Tests

Peter Obi, Umeh, Ben Obi Officially Register for ADC

Army Captain, Two Soldiers Killed as Troops Neutralise 45 Bandits in Katsina

FG Releases Emergency Contacts for Nigerians in Middle East Amid Escalating Crisis

FG Moves to Calm Concerns as PEBEC Hosts Foreign Investors at Presidential Villa

CSOs Claims of Irregularities in Deputy Speaker Kalus NYSC, Law School Unfounded

Group: Why Tinubu May Lose Edo 2.5m Votes Over Imposition Plot

Shettima To Insurgents: Tinubu Govtll Not Be Cowed By Attempts To Undermine Nations Collective Peace

Tinubus Visit: New Momentum in Nigeria, UK Cooperation

More Firms Confirm Participation for 20th Lagos Motor Fair, Africa AutoParts Expo

Report: CBN Monetary Discipline Will Stabilise FX Rate, Reduce Inflationary Pressure

 

GUARDIAN    

Petrol price hits N1,040/litre in Lagos, N1,080 in Abuja

Kaduna govt seeks CSO support against misinformation, hate speech

Nigerian Police Force begins training on counter terrorism

DSS arrests ESN commander who killed 5 policemen, 11 others

Southwest governors against terrorist invasion of Yorubaland

Bandits kill three local security men in Zamfara

Concerns as maritime agencies prioritise revenue generation over trade facilitation

How Nigeria can achieve gas-led industrialisation – Shell

Tariff Hike Row: Shipping companies must engage clearing agents – Shippers’ Council

Decline in power from national grid affecting distribution, says BEDC

2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, others must obey ADC rules – Handshake Movement

VANGUARD

Iranian body to meet within a day to choose next supreme leader

Atikus camp slams Bwala, alleges presidential aide requested fake life-threatening alert

Guards Brigade troops rescue 19 kidnapped victims, kill terrorists in FCT

FG panel confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate

Edo attack: Nobody has monopoly of violence – Peter Obi

Renewed B/Haram attacks: We are on top of the situation COAS

Bwala accuses Al Jazeeraof opposition-style journalism over past anti-Tinubu comments

Peter Obi, Senator Umeh officially register with ADC in Anambra

Police probing attack on ADC office in Rivers Spokesperson

2027: Opposition parties not ready for polls APC scribe

Obi vows to challenge Electoral Act in Court, raises concerns over 2027 poll

Photos: Thugs wreak havoc at Wike-backed PDP congresses in Oyo

I was once underrated in Nollywood Diana Nyeche

5 African countries with fastest visa approvals

Tinubu appoints Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigerias representative to United Nations

10 most peaceful countries in Middle East before Iran war

UK child killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack

Just In: DSS arrests alleged ESN commander, suspected IPOB member

Terrorists demand virgins, Indian hemp, cocaine as ransom Afenifere bemoans onslaught in Yorubaland

Niger Delta Games: Another gold medal for Gov Umo Enos sports renaissance

Borno Attack: FG deploys additional tactical assets, intelligence-driven reinforcements Shettima

CSOs claims of irregularities in my NYSC, Law School attendance unfounded Deputy Speaker, Kalu

Davidos logistics manager, Israel DMW, loses father at 71

Igboho urges new ambassadors to partner Tinubu in rebranding Nigerias global image

Kilimanjaro Climb: Nigeria now tourist destination in Africa Reno

Google gives CEO new pay deal worth up to $692 million

Guinea dissolves 40 political parties, main opposition groups

2027: PDPll field candidates in all elective positions Deputy national sec

Army, NSCDC forge stronger alliance to combat insecurity in Katsina

Motorists lament as petrol price hits N1,080, queues reappear at Ibadan filling stations

Were waiting for US forces at Strait of Hormuz Iran Guards

Iran president apologises to neighbouring countries for attacks

Dubai airport suspends operations after interception

Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, nab suspects in Enugu

Disquiet in Labour Party as INEC rejects dissolution of excos; issues resolved Usman

Iran president says country wont surrender to Israel, US

NDDC has transitioned from transaction to transformation Ogbuku

Crisis brews for Adeleke as group warns against automatic tickets for defecting lawmakers

Charly Boy steals show with giant box gift at Obasanjos 89th birthday celebration

I never said Tinubu created militia to sway election Daniel Bwala

Iran diplomats vow resistance after Khameneis death

 

NATION        

Bwala faults Mehdi Hassan interview, alleges fake quotes from groups

APC secretary faults opposition over INEC digital membership register deadline

Afenifere raises alarm over rising terror attacks in southwest

Mixed reactions over Daniel Bwalas interview with Al Jazeeras Mehdi Hasan

Nigeria not facing fiscal collapse Edun

Delta govt begins 2024/2025 bursary payments March 10

Sunday Igboho urges new ambassadors to work with Tinubu to improve Nigerias global image

PAP boss hails South-South governors over peaceful conduct of APC congresses

Army strengthens global defence partnerships to boost military education

Delta no-go area for opposition parties, says Oborevwori

ADC hails court dismissal of Kachikwusuit, condemns burning of Ubima office

Awolowo was courageous leader who took tough decisions Tinubu

Borno abductions: Dont succumb to fear, Tinubu tells Nigerians

Ibrahim is Nigerias UN Permanent Rep,Fani-Kayode gets Germany, Omokri, Mexico

Tinubu inaugurates committee on Grid Asset Management Company

Tension in Ebonyi over death of ex-deputy govs father in kidnappers den

DAILY TRUST

Petrol hits ₦1,080 per litre in Lagos

Army buries soldiers murdered by terrorists

FG approves 50,000 additional slots for 2026 NYSC mobilisation

Death toll in Benue LGA attacks rises to 24

Petrol hits 1,080 per litre in Lagos

Gunmen attack Amaechis convoy, raze ADC secretariat in Rivers

El-Rufai: Family declares detention unlawful, demands release

Candidates, parties spent over N19bn in 2025 Anambra guber poll Report

Lokpobiri hails resolution of OPL 245 dispute

NANS threatens protest over alleged harassment of Nigerians in India

COE commission partners stakeholder to boost reading skills in Nigeria

Over 1.9m bags of fertiliser distributed in 2 years FG

Bwala: Insecurity Not Getting Worse in Nigeria

BUSINESSDAY

XE Jet, Nigeria Basketball Federation ink travel deal for D’Tigress

Adelabu faces ministerial exit as governorship ambition thickens

Naira posts weekly loss as dollar strength and Middle East tensions drive FX demand

Seven implications of higher FAAC allocations for state governments

Electoral Act: Outrage over removal of certificate forgery as ground for election petition

Fuel queues build as petrol prices cross N1,000 per litre

Nigerian army kills 45 bandits in renewed militant clash in Katsina

Over a dozen soldiers, including two officers, killed in fresh Borno attacks

How tax waiver, FX stability pushed pharma firms’ profits to decade-high

Africa Finance in Brief: Inflation cools further but risks are rising

Renewed call in Niger Delta for 35% women affirmative action

IWD: Adamawa House Leader canvases for women’s empowerment, increased representation in Nigeria

How chronic kidney disease saps in North East families of financial power

NEW TELEGRAPH

Hoodlums Attack Wike-Controlled PDP LG Congress In Oyo

NRC Flags Off Extra Abuja-Kaduna Trip

Customs Canvasses Stakeholders Support For NSW Implementation

Oborevwori Justifies Establishment Of Three New Varsities In Delta

Enugu: Troops Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Two Suspects

Lagos Govt Arrests Three For Tampering With Drainage Infrastructure

Afenifere Condemns Terrorists Invasion Of Yorubaland

Ubima Attack: Tinubu Should Guarantee Lives Of Opposition Atiku

Portable, Carter Efe To Fight As Balmoral, Amir Khan Unveil Boxing Night In Lagos

Were Targeting To Send 1,000 Out-of-School Children Back To School Foundation

IWD: Transcorp Hilton Celebrates Women In Leadership

State Exco: Were Addressing INECs Concerns LP

Dont Mistake My Calmness For Weakness, Aiyedatiwa Warns

Delta Govt Begins Disbursement Of 2024/2025 Bursary Awards

IWD: Nigeria Needs At Least 500 Sexual Assault Referral Centres FG

Five Arrested For Open Defecation In Lagos

EFCC Hands Over Recovered N279m To Wole Soyinka Centre In Lagos

BLUEPRINT     

Breaking: Pandemonium as hoodlums attack ex-deputy governors home, injure dozens in Oyo

Chinyeaka Ohaa: Ex-permanent secretary in Rome, meets Pope Francis

Families, women greatest beneficiaries as FG hails expansion of social safety nets

FCT: SSA, foundation deliver ramadan packages to vulnerable families in Abaji

Middle East crisis: Saudi Arabia issues warning to Iran

Attacks: Iran apologises to neighbouring countries

Rep member hails Tinubu, China Harbour on ShabuLafiaMakurdi bypass

Gender inclusion: Ezekwesili, Abudu, Adaora, others make list of top 20 shining women

Regional policing system solution to Nigerias insecurity not state police Igbo Union

2027: Lets reciprocate Tinubu good gesture by massive votes APC Chair

Defence manufacturing: DICON-D7G boss leads inspection of Nigerias first military jetty in Lagos

EFCC hands over recovered N279 million to Wole Soyinka Centre

Olukoyede applauds impact of Proceeds of Crime Act in asset recovery

Tinubu to Armed Forces: Together we shall prevail, your sacrifice will not be in vain

Breaking: 30 banks scale CBN recapitalisation hurdles *Full list

I dont know Celion Dion Arsenal star Saka tells Tems

Police arrest 9 for kidnap, killing of Ebonyi monarch

One killed as suspected cultists clash at Ilorin central market

Kwara: Kidnappers free 9 victims after ransom, abduct another 10

Belgium APC re-affirms support for Tinubus administration

2027: Nigerians expect the best from us, INEC chair tells staff

Alleged certificate fraud: Deputy Speaker given 72hrs to step down

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