Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 20 March 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST

Messi scores 900th career goal, joins Ronaldo in exclusive club

Nigeria agrees to receive offenders, failed asylum seekers from UK

ADC: Nigeria’s 4th Place in Global Terror Ranking Confirms Tinubu’s Failure

Poor power supply: Were addressing gas supply challenges FG

NYSC Official arrested over female corpers death

Suspected militia kill 3 police officers, 5 civilians in Taraba

Jos Christians solidify bond with Muslims, Share food during Ramadan

No regrets over my actions, Malami vows to fight charges

Osimhen faces spell on sidelines after fractured arm in Liverpool defeat

Morocco signals readiness for WAFCON after AFCON appeal victory

Prices of vegetable crash; staple foods soar in Taraba ahead Sallah

Nigerian, UK firms sign MoU to develop $496m livestock production platform

Court orders man to sweep mosque from where he stole cables

Abductors of FCT communities members send account details for ransom communities

PDP crisis: Wike faction gives conditions for reconciliation

Man arrested for allegedly defiling stepdaughter, her friend in Edo

Iran not rebuilding nuclear enrichment US intelligence

NATO allies in talks on best way to reopen Hormuz Strait

Crude oil price inches close to $110/b

NSIB launches probe into AbujaKaduna train incident

New tax regime will protect lower-income households Oyedele

Bolt introduces health insurance plan for Nigerian driver-partners

PUNCH      

US approves over $16bn in arms sales to Gulf states hit by Iran war

Fernandez completely committed to Chelsea, insists Rosenior

Starmer pushes strategic UK-Nigeria alliance with N1.4tn fresh deal

Arms shortage undermines anti-terror war in Nigeria, Africa – Stockholm report

Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis

Panic as lorry crashes into Anambra church, catches fire

$11m fraud: US moves to revoke Nigerian’s citizenship

Nigeria spends N9tn importing petrol

FIFA introduces rule mandating female coaches in womens football

Eid-el-Fitr: Bauchi gov tasks residents on unity, compassion

Truck crashes into church, catches fire in Anambra

FIFA insists World Cup will hold as scheduled despite Iran uncertainty

Dont attack Iran gas fields, Trump tells Netanyahu

Iran to mark Eid al-Fitr on Saturday

Facebook moves to attract TikTok, YouTube creators with $3,000 monthly

Malabu oil challenges FGs OPL 245 settlement, threatens lawsuit

Maiduguri blasts: JNI demands security overhaul

First republic politician Adelakuns son joins Oyo gov race

NDelta group urges army to vacate Rivers community skills centre

Censors board honours Nollywood star Toyin Abraham with box office award

Eid-el-Fitr: Makinde, Alaafin felicitate Muslims

Reps warn of imminent petrol scarcity, price hike

Encourage children to join police, ex-DIG urges Osun parents

Dele Momodu, Fani-Kayode, Omokri in war of words over Tinubu

2027: Ogun ex-LG boss backs Iyabo Obasanjo for governorship

NUPRC probes gas bubbling in Rivers community

ADC blasts Tinubu over Nigerias global terrorism index

Nigeria, UK seal 746m deal to redevelop Tin Can, Apapa ports

Experts link solar fire to poor installation, substandard products

PDP slams APC-led government over Nigerias global terrorism index

THISDAY    

Nigeria, UK Seal 746m Landmark Deal to Rebuild Lagos Ports, Deepen Trade Partnership

Nigeria, UK Sign Agreements on Migration, Border Security, Business Visas

Lack of Political Will, Corruption Undermining Nigerias Economic Reforms, Economist Warns

Intensify Offensive, Strengthen Intelligence Architecture, CDS Orders Commanders

NCDMB, MJD Launch Pipeline Engineering, Corrosion Control Training

NCDMB, Firms Launch Pipeline, Engineering Corrosion Control Training

For the Record: Speech by King Charles III at the State Banquet In Honour of President Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi

For the Record: President Tinubus Speech at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle

Solad Hits Carbon Market with First Renewable Energy Certificate Sale

Yoruba Ronu Flays NAssembly over Exclusion of Certificate Forgery in Election Petitions

NCDMB, Firms Launches Pipeline, Engineering Corrosion Control Training

2,000 Educators to Converge on Awka for Third South East Educators Conference

Optiva Capital Partners Hosts Alakija for Landmark IWD Leadership Event

Eleven Poets to Headline World Poetry Day in Lagos

 GUARDIAN    

8m Nigerians vulnerable as Telegram users face cyberattacks

UK lures Nigeria into migration deal to return failed asylum seekers, foreign criminals

ADC knocks Tinubu over rising terror attacks

ADC faults ASUU, CSOs over silence on certificate forgery law

Stakeholders worry over data shortage in healthcare delivery

Edo communities urge FG on Tompolo’s pipeline surveillance contract

Terrorism: ‘CDS did not accuse Borno, Yobe residents of complicity’

World Bank: Smarter water use may create 245 million jobs in Africa

Tinubu, Starmer seal £746m port deal, push deeper Nigeria-UK trade ties

Experts urge policy shift to turn W’Africa’s green energy into bankable assets

Africa’s public debts near $1.2 trillion amid refinance burden, fiscal shocks

Facebook to pay TikTok, YouTube creators $3,000 monthly

VANGUARD

Trump says told Netanyahu not to attack Iran gas fields

US considers lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea

Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel

Insecurity: NAS warns against posting corps members to high-risk states

Subsidy removal shifted the financial burden from government to the people, but it also unlocked a flood of revenue for

Supreme Court dismisses 39-year-old suit over Anambra’s Trans-Nkissi Layout acquisition

Nigeria records highest Civic Freedom violations in West Africa, S4C report shows

Nigeria, UK sign deal for deportation of failed asylum seekers, offenders

IWD 2026: Water crisis denies millions of Nigerian women basic rights – WaterAid

FG moves to integrate ex-offenders into national social register

Iran war could end ‘faster than people think’ – Netanyahu

Ndume to Tinubu: Prioritise security, ignore decamping politicians

Netanyahu says Iran no longer able to enrich uranium, build ballistic missiles

Iran war: US approves over $16bn in arms sales to Gulf states

Bandits kill three policemen, vigilante leader in Taraba

Iran demands clarity from Germany on US airbase Ramstein

Tinubu pushes Starmer for beefed-up trade, anti-terror pact amid global crisis

Early findings link Bille Gas Seepage to subsurface activity NUPRC

Nigeria, UK agree 746m deal to upgrade Tin Can, Apapa ports

Alleged public stripping, assault: Obaseki sues DSS, AGF, others for 500m

Repositioning the ONSA for Nigerias security challenges

New Morocco coach praises well-deserved Cup of Nations decision

Nigeria Bleeds: NLC urges political leaders to end violence at Eid-el-Kabir

Eid-el-Fitr: Governor Idris felicitates with Muslims, vows continued development in Kebbi

Troops kill over 200 terrorists in fresh North-East offensive as CDS, COAS visit frontline

Tinubu holds talks with UK PM Starmer, witnesses 746m ports deal signing

Christians in Kwara demand Christian governor in 2027 elections

ADC faults silence of ASUU, civil societies on proposed certificate forgery law

Senegal free to challenge AFCON 2025 title ruling, says CAF president

Borno bombings expose security failures, Njoku slams government response

RIRS bans unauthorised tax collection, orders MDAs to stop direct revenue drive

I found safety in UK during military era Tinubu

Nigerias Balance of Payment falls 38% to $4.23bn in 2025

FG shuts Oyo factory over environmental violations

LEADERSHIP

Reps Committee Warns Of Fuel Scarcity, Price Hike In 48 Hours

FG Calls For Stronger PPP To Drive Correctional Centre

Nigeria, UK Seal £746m Deal To Rebuild Apapa, Tin Can Ports

ACF Warns Rising Poverty, Hardship Could Trigger Public Protests

Natasha Seeks Fire Service Contract After Okene Blaze Claims Lives

NDCCITMA, NDDC Task Niger Deltans On Investing

Nigeria, UK Customs To Tackle £1.2bn Trade Imbalance With Digital Initiative

Facebook Targets TikTok, YouTube Creators With $3,000 Monthly Pay

Adamawa: APC, Ex-PDP Leaders In Yola South Unite Ahead Of 2027

Spyro’s Post Boosts Digital Momentum For NLP 2026 Conference

Parental Blessings Critical To Fulfilment Of Purpose — Komaiya

UK ‘Complicit’ In Nigeria’s Woes, Says Timi Frank, Slams Tinubu’s State Visit

NATION         

Tinubu will keep funding amnesty programme, says Minister

FG addressing persistent gas supply challenges Minister

Nigeria, UK sign MoU on migration, border security, expansion of business visas

NOA raises alarm over electoral distrust, calls for reforms ahead of 2027

Nigeria, UK sign three agreements to boost bilateral cooperation

King Charles III wows guests with Nigerian languages at banquet for Tinubu

NIMC leverages Tinubus UK visit to expand Diaspora NIN enrolment

Police arrest four siblings over alleged murder of security guard in Bauchi

Aviator Betting Trends in Bangladesh 2026: The Rise of Bhalo Platform

Tinubu meets Starmer in London, witnesses 746m ports deal signing

BUSINESSDAY

Iran to boycott U.S. matches but compete at 2026 World Cup — Taj

Sucide Bombing returns to North-East after six years

Galatasaray Blow: Osimhen fractures arm, set for surgery

How Nigerian fintechs, banks are driving hundreds of new UK jobs through £100m+ investments

Shrinking towers, rising cash: IHS cuts footprint while boosting cash before MTN takeover

N73bn meets N544bn Tuberculosis funding gap: Progress or survival?

NAICOM solvency rules forces insurers to rethink annuity portfolios

Lagos suburbs where renters can find affordable rents

Tinubu’s historic UK visit lures $1.51bn deals

Nigeria records world’s largest spike in terror deaths, ranks fourth globally

Trump weighs risky ground troop options as Iran war enters third week

Nigeria’s 4th global terror ranking confirms Tinubu failure – ADC

2027: INEC admit public trust deficit, seek media recalibration

Iran missile strike hits world largest LNG plant, triggers fire at Ras Laffan

NEW TELEGRAPH

Terror Ranking: Tinubu, APC Dancing On Blood Of Nigerians PDP

Terror Ranking: ADC Proposes National Intelligence Coordination To Fix Nigerias Security System

Fedpoly Oko Outlaws Direct Sale Of Textbooks To Students

Abuja Set For Direct Commercial Flight From The Caribbean

Tinubu Will Continue To Fund PAP Information Minister

Obi Laments Nigerias Ranking In Global Terrorism Index Report

Ramadan/Lent: Renewed Hope Ambassadors Distribute Bags Of Rice To Osun Residents

Udom Emmanuel Charges Christians On Gods Limitless Power At Ukpais Celebration

Eid-el-Fitr: Borno Police Imposes Restriction Of Movement From 6am To 12pm

OPay Launches XtraCova With Up to 5m Protection For Unauthorised Transactions

BLUEPRINT       

NSCDC uncovers illegal crude oil dump site in Rivers

CDS urges Borno, Yobe citizens to lead fight against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists

Naval officer visits fishery firms, seeks partnership for maritime security

Gombe a benchmark for good governance World Bank

Delta Police smash kidnap syndicate, rescue 3 victims

Amupitan woos media on bridging trust deficit between INEC, citizens

Sokoto cleric, followers defy Sultan, leads Eid prayers ahead of official date

How I found safety in UK during military era Tinubu

Morocco: Senegal coach sends stern warning to CAF over controversial 2025 AFCON verdict

CSO urges North-east residents to support military in fight against insurgency

Court adjourns multiple taxation suit as FCT private school owners preach dialogue

Senegal refuses to return 2025 AFCON trophy

Rotary District 9127, POWA train women on menstrual hygiene, reusable pads

ADC crisis: Party petitions U.S over alleged leadership hijack

Middle East tensions: Nigerias economy strong enough to withstand global shocks Cardoso

Lionel Messi scores 900th career goal with Inter Miami

Troops neutralise ISWAP commanders, over 80 terrorists in Borno

Mohamed Salah becomes first African to score 50 UEFA Champions League goals

Nigeria records 510,000 TB cases, scales up community, tech-driven response

No fresh detention order for El-Rufai ICPC

                                         

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