Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 23 March 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

Iran threatens to completely close Hormuz if US targets power plants

Terrorism: Tinubu brokers French military assistance deal

Airlines under pressure after jet fuel surges 100%

Recapitalisation: One week to deadline, banks in last-minute rush

Mohbad’s father insists on DNA test before burial

State police: Govs submit proposal for N’Assembly review

2027 strategy: Makinde meets Kwankwaso as PDP reconciliation falters

Osimhen undergoes scan on arm injury

Three rescued after failed church attack in Kwara

IG reduces tactical teams to boost supervision, deployment

CBN targets single-digit inflation, highlights sharp drop since 2024

Ex-France, West Ham star Payet announces retirement

LG impasse: Osun APC, labour unions differ over alleged violent protest

IG orders reduction of police tactical teams

UK authorities revise meningitis outbreak cases to 29

ADC faults 746m Nigeria-UK port deal, demands transparency

Stop using my children as bait, Iyabo Ojo warns Baba Ijesha

CBN wins global central banking award for policy reforms

France to support Nigeria with military equipment after Tinubu-Macron phone call

PHOTOS: Kwankwaso hosts Peter Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano

National ID, BVN required as Nigerian Army begins 2026 recruitment drive

Edo IRS urges taxpayers to file tax returns before March 31

EPL: Tottenham edge toward relegation after 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest

CRiver gas explosion victims rise to 60 as commissioner assesses burn injuries

Wikes camp accuses gov-backed PDP of plot to sabotage convention

Soludo commits second term to God, seeks continued support

NLC rejects N6tn power sector bailout, demands reform

Man arrested for raping, killing woman in Ondo

Defection: Natasha decries PDPs loss of 31 senators

Bandits invade Kwara church, abduct worshippers

Ogun PDP chieftain decries presidents, govs grip on party leadership

Mali frees 100 jihadists in deal to stop attacks on fuel trucks

FG to scrap common entrance, track students journey with identification number

Ghana lauds Nigeria, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals from trafficking network

Lagos CP threatens to disband task force over persistent misconduct

Obi decries insecurity in Sokoto, says Nigerians shouldnt live in fear

Ekiti youths vow to resist imposed senatorial candidate

WHO raises the alarm after strikes hit near Israel, Iran nuclear sites

UK expands detention capacity to speed up deportations

Police nab kidnapper, recover victims body in Bauchi shallow grave

Iran accuses US, Israel of crippling energy, water supply

Intervene in Nigerias worsening power crisis, ex-lawmaker urges Tinubu

NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in winter jackets, cream at Lagos airport

ADC begins sale of nomination forms ahead of party convention

Education crucial for personal, societal growth Edo monarch

Wike, Turaki factions clash over Ekiti PDP leadership, governorship candidate

Veteran actor Papa Ajasco rebrands as Bondu Alaska

Elumelu unveils 2026 cohort of entrepreneurship programme on birthday

Ensure transparency in NNPCL 200tn probe, SERAP tells Senate

THISDAY    

Iran to ‘Completely Close’ Strait of Hormuz If Trump Destroys Power Plants

Inflation Targeting Regime Will Improve Transparency, Accountability, Credibility of Monetary Policy, Says CBN

Tinubu: Nigeria in Talks with UK, France for Support in Fight Against Insecurity

Makinde: Any PDP Member With Wike is an Enemy of Democracy

NLC: Nigeria Has No Electricity Sector Roadmap, Seeks Merger of Gas, Power Ministries

Ozoro Sexual Assault: I Watched the Horrific Viral Footage, Says First Lady

US Pushes Hardline Africa Policy, Tinubu’s Diplomacy Faces Questions

Alake Advocates Regional Hubs to Power Africa’s Mining Industry

Dele Oye: Despite $1.5bn Deals, Tinubu’s UK Trip Failed to Unlock $21bn Annual Diaspora Remittances, Others

Otti: Windfall from Increased Oil Prices Boosts Nigerias Fiscal Space, Offers Relief, Opportunity

Ghana Applauds Nigeria, DSS for Rescuing 44 Ghanaians

MTN, Dangote Cement, Seplat, 17 Others Post N2.1 Trillion Finance Costs in 2025

 GUARDIAN    

Again, SERAP asks Akpabio to name suspects in missing NNPCL’s N210tr

ADC slams Tinubu’s £746M port rehab deal

Integrate energy sector, stop GenCos’ N6tr bailout, NLC tells FG

FG decries misuse of newly constructed roads

CPPE decries high cost of living, business pressures, N10tr loss to blackouts

Alake advocates regional hubs to power Africa’s mining industry

How police used viral CCTV footage to arrest kidnap syndicate in Ondo

How POS terminals became Nigeria’s de facto retail banking cash hubs

Industrial stocks gain 9.67% as capitalisation rises by N1.8tr

Experts warn employers against tax reform transition risks

Inflation to reach 15.24% in March amid fresh price pressure

Naira slips 0.91% at official window as investors appraise assets

$1.5b deal: ADC, Oye fault Tinubu’s UK visit, squandered opportunity

ADC: Imo, Lagos, Rivers, Zamfara pledge loyalty to Mark’s leadership

Convention Build-Up: APC fixes March 24 for screening of national office aspirants

NSC denies athletes’ ill-treatment, decries protest at Asaba camp

What schools are not teaching about AI and why it matters

Shettima debriefs Tinubu on Maiduguri security situation

These Muslim women prove that modest dressing can be bold, beautiful and fully expressive

No newcomer will control Oyo ADC, says Aborisade

VANGUARD

APC governors visit Tinubu, hold crucial meeting in Lagos ahead party primaries

APC convention: Aspirants cry foul allege hoarding of nomination forms

Tony Elumelu Foundation disburses $100m to 24,000 young African entrepreneurs in 10yrs

US, Iran in counter threats over Strait of Hormuz

STATE POLICE: Governors split as insecurity worsens nationwide

Trump reposts video mocking Starmer on Truth Social

2027: We want to bring back the power of Kano, says Peter Obi

UK expands detention capacity to speed up deportations

PDP fixes N5m for chairmanship form, deputy national chairman, national sec N3m

PDP rift widens as Wike camp defies Turaki, vows to hold convention

Tinubu rallies governors on security, vows increased foreign support

Israel to advance ground operations in Lebanon after striking key bridge

Disregard misleading narratives on PDP leadership, Wike-backed committee tells members

Umahi warns against parking heavy vehicles on new roads

Insecurity: France to support Nigeria with equipment, training Tinubu

Man City defeat Arsenal in League Cup final as OReilly bags brace

We want to bring back the power of Kano, says Peter Obi

Navy intercepts 44,000 litres of illegal fuel, arrests eight in Rivers State

Alia Tells Diaspora: Benue recovering, open for investment

European leaders back Nigerias peace efforts, call for unity

CBN reaffirms commitment to inflation targeting, eyes 69%

Insecurity: Olubadan pledges support for vigilantes in 11 Ibadan LGAs

Kwara Police: Most Church abductees by terrorists are over 70 CP Ojo

Why I returned to school Emir Sanusi

FG attracts over $2.6bn FDI in solid minerals sector in two years Alake

Security agencies debunk viral claim of bandits boat mishap in Sokoto

2027: Blame yourselves if APC loses Abia, Chairman tells members

Soludo commits second term to God, seeks continued support

Fresh era for Pensions as FG inaugurates new PenCom board

Rising Energy Costs: CPPE urges government action, warns of 10trn annual losses

US may escalate to de-escalate against Iran Treasury chief

Ghana lauds Nigerian government, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals

Maiduguri Killings: Shettima meets Tinubu in Lagos, to brief APC governors

Intersociety: Bandits, Boko Haram, others killed over 190,000 Nigerians in 17 years

Ozoro: First Lady condemns alleged assault of women at Alue-do festival

Former Anambra NUJ chairman, Anigbo, laid to rest

NLC rejects N6trn bailout, demands energy sector reform

PRICE FIXING: FCCPC has powers to sanction offending airlines Aligbe

Enough of blackouts: NLC demands urgent overhaul, single energy ministry

Israel army will destroy more bridges in south Lebanon Defence Minister

Natasha urges PDP defectors to return, rebuild party

NDLEA foils shipment of opioids, meth hidden in carton walls, winter jackets

LEADERSHIP

Iran Unlikely To Back Down As Trump’s Deadline On Hormuz Nears

OPL 245: Tinubu Running Government Of Propaganda, Not Substance

Tinubu To Govs: Insecurity Is Next Phase Of Our Collective Struggle

Rights Abuse: Lagos Police Chief Warns Task Force Faces Disbandment

Mining Sector Attracted $2.6bn FDI In 2 Years —Alake

APC To Screen Aspirants For National Offices Tuesday

Police Arrest Suspect Over Kidnap, Murder Of 4-year-old In Bauchi

Olawepo-Hashim Decries Water Shortage, Flags Off N22m Project In FCT

Wike-Backed PDP Accuses Turaki Of Plot To Stop Abuja National Convention

ADC Knocks £746M Port Deal, Says Nigeria Taking Loans To Fund British Economy

2027: APC Afraid Of Makinde, PDP Group Claims

Imo ADC Not Party To Suit Against National Leadership, Says Okoroma

Strait Of Hormuz Remains Open As Iran Bars Vessels Tied To ‘Enemies’

Sapele APC Ward 1 Leaders Suspend Member Over Petitions

How Nigeria Can Play Big In Perfumes’ $137.351b By 2033’

JUST IN… 2027: Makinde, Kwankwaso, Dickson Meet In Kano

Ozoro Festival: Remi Tinubu Calls For Prosecution Of Culprits

Dangote Cement Trains 40 Host Community Residents In Fish Farming

North-East V/Chairmanship Aspirant Petitions APC Leadership Over Refusal To Issue Forms, Others

2027: PDP Faces Defining Moment As Leaders Push Unity Agenda

NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling, Seizes Opioids, Meth At Lagos Airport

Quar’an Competition: Okpella Monarch Honours Predecessor, Promotes Education

Boko Haram Attack: Ndume Calls For Immediate Relief For Ngoshe IDPs

UK Expands Detention Capacity To Speed Up Deportation

 DAILY TRUST

Tinubu’s ally to handle N1.4trn Lagos ports project

FCT community residents decry water crisis

Man stabs brother after scolding him for eating father’s breakfast

Tinubu: We won’t allow insecurity overshadow our efforts

Gunmen abduct worshippers during church service in Kwara

PHOTOS: Emir Sanusi Leads Hawan Nasarawa as Gov Yusuf Calls for Unity

Sanusi: Kingship without education is worthless

APC inaugurates environment committee for national convention

DSS rescues 44 victims trafficked from Ghana

APC Chieftain asks Tinubu to Tackle Power Crisis, Rising Fuel Costs

Rape festival: 15 suspects in custody Police

National Convention: APC to screen aspirants Tuesday

 

BUSINESSDAY

Elumelu urges youth-led African transformation as TEF unveils 3,200 entrepreneurs

NDLEA foils attempt to export opioids, meth in carton walls, at Lagos airport

Segun Odegbami slams CAF’s verdict on AFCON 2025

Rising energy costs force households, businesses into survival mode

Nigeria dominates global exchanges with 30% growth in first quarter

Banks cautious over dollar sales to BDCs despite directive

Consumers face price hikes as manufacturers’ stockpiles deplete

Europe taps Dangote Refinery amid deepening jet fuel crisis

‘We will rescue all in captivity’, Zulum vows to Ngoshe after terrorist raid

Rivers, Lagos, Imo, Zamfara ADC deny fresh suit against David Mark leadership

The forgotten authority of African women and the lessons Nigeria must learn

Nigeria’s tax reform success to be measured by fairness, not revenue – FG

Lawyer threatens legal action against businesswoman over false claims

‘The masses are with us’, Makinde challenges Wike’s faction in PDP power tussle

NEW TELEGRAPH

Bold Reforms Earn CBN 2026 Central Bank Of The Year Award

Eight Worshippers Abducted In Kwara Community, Three Rescued

Eid-El-Fitr: Sokoto Gov Gifts Residents 18-Seater Bus

NLC To FG: Scrap 6trn Bailout, Merge Power, Petroleum Ministries Now

Maiduguri Explosions: Shettima Arrives Lagos To Brief Tinubu

APC Stalwart Pushes For Leadership Change, Insists On 8-Year Mandate

CBN Underscores Inflation Targeting As Crucial To Economic Growth

Zulum Spends Night Coordinating Security In Pulka

Sanusi Passes Vote Of Confidence In Gov Yusufs Educational Reforms

PDP Crisis: Stay Strong, Joy Will Come, Makinde Tells Bala Mohammed

Herdsmen Killings Affected 17 LGAs, 600 People Displaced Alia

HEDA, Others To Convene Town Halls On Oil Divestment

CRiver: Retract Your Statement On Cocoa Estate Dispute SAN Tells AG

How CCTV Footage Leads Us To Arrest Kidnappers Ondo Police

BLUEPRINT     

They can borrow, snatch governors, not Nigerians, Adebayo slams APC

2027: APC women Ireland chapter rallies support for Tinubu

EU seeks Strait of Hormuz reopening, end to strikes on water, energy infrastructure

Venezuelas interim leader replaces senior military commanders

African Court: New president sends Eid-al- fitr message to muslins

Lagos: ADC chapter distances self from court case instituted against national secretariat

Uphold values of integrity, nation building, NJI Administrator charges muslims at Eid el-Fitr

Kneel down drama: Uganda Law Society protests, backs NBA

Ghana lauds Nigerian government, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals

Rescheduled 2025 Gov. Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics set to hold in Yenogoa

Osimhen interested in buying Turkish, NPFL clubs

Fresh twist as Turaki faction move to truncate PDP national convention

APC National Convention: Screening panel invites all NWC aspirants for screening

COAS commends troops sustained offensive against IPOB in South-east

COAS charges commanders on respect for human rights

FIFA reduces hotel reservations in 2026 World Cup host cities

Moroccan club terminates Senegal stars contract over AFCON final remarks

2027 AFCON: CAF gives Kenya fresh condition as co-host

 

                                           

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