Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Trump insists talks happening ‘right now’ as Iran, Israel trade strikes

US-Israeli war on Iran is breach of international law: German president

Iran says ‘non-hostile vessels’ can transit Strait of Hormuz

Cardoso urges African financial regulators to tackle cross-border risks

Tension as armed herders overrun seven Benue communities, kill four

Eid clash: Gov Idris sues for peace as 3 die in Kebbi Community

‘We’re on it’ – Power minister begs Nigerians over blackout

Naira gains N5.75 at official market

‘The day has come’: Mo Salah’s full farewell speech to Liverpool supporters

C/River: APC denies attacking ADC in Bakassi

Jonathan ‘must be sad’ about PDP evaporating — Sen Dickson

Iran gave us ‘big present’; they agreed never to have nuclear weapon – Trump

Not a raid: EFCC defends presence at Malamis properties

LP postpones congresses, convention, inaugurates planning committee

Nigerias health sector records significant progress Health Minister

Shettima receives Governor Lawal, urges unity among APC members

Falana urges Lagos Govt to develop Makoko Waterfront for masses

FG unveils plan to lift 50m out of poverty by 2030

Kebbi farmers return to fields as security improves in bandit-prone villages

SEast APC set for zonal congress at Enugu Hotel Presidential

Military dismisses fears of terrorist takeover in Borno, Northeast

Russia rains drones on Ukraine, killing eight, hitting UNESCO site

Labour Party postpones Congress, national convention

Celine Dion linked with possible Paris comeback concerts

Contractors plan protest at APC convention over delayed payments

IGP Disu orders strategic posting of Senior Police officers nationwide

Terror networks get funds through online channels, ICPC reveals

Just in: Were on it Power minister begs Nigerians over blackout

Convention: APC plans to reach 90m Nigerians, open call centre

FG targets millions of youths for skill acquisition, rallies global partners

LP zones 2027 presidential ticket to South, court dismisses leadership suit

Leadership tussle: NURTW decries alleged takeover in Abuja

APC denies role in ADC attack, dismisses coalition threat ahead of 2027

No officers killed in Lagos clash Police

FG to establish civilian demining teams to tackle IED threats

ADC takes on Nigerias broken party system, unveils sweeping reforms

We wont allow you erode democratic values INEC to parties

2023 Election: Obi shouldnt have been allowed to contest Justice Ayo Salami

2027: Parties reject amended Electoral Act, demand key revisions

Trailer kills three, injures several in Ibadan

NURTW Crisis: MC Oluomo reclaims Abuja secretariat

Taliban releases US citizen detained for over one year in Afghanistan

Insurgency: Ndume raises alarm, warns of Borno, Northeast loss to terrorists

Kaduna cleric denies being detained after Obis visit

ICPC arraigns El-Rufai in Kaduna court, youths stage protest

PUNCH       

Dangote-NNPC deal hits turbulence over crude shortfall

2027 polls: PDP govs reject Wike bloc’s consensus chair

Yilwatda, Basiru cleared as APC maps out 2027 convention

Parties warn INEC rules could skew 2027 polls

Police confirm one dead in Kebbi communal clash

Police arrest three with suspected human parts in Oyo

FG vows to tackle insecurity in Zamfara as gov joins APC

Money laundering threatens economy, security ICPC

Adeleke warns contractor to meet deadline

IPCR unveils nationwide conflict early warning system

FG approves N32bn for PHCs nationwide

2027: Afenifere, Ohanaeze, PANDEF urge parties to adopt southern candidate

FG targets seven-day port clearance by 2026

Wike seeks stronger Japan partnership to transform FCT

FG to involve youths, retired soldiers in operations to tackle IEDs

Over 10,000 register for teachers qualifying examination

Peter Obi not qualified to contest 2023 presidential election Justice Salami

Nigerias Forest Crisis: An Urgent Call to Action for Restoration Across Africa Prince Adebanjo Adejuwon

Ndume urges FG to rebuild Borno communities razed by terrorists

IG names new Lagos CP, moves Jimoh to Zone 2

Trailer crushes six to death in Oyo crash

Police bust five-member criminal gang, recover firearms in Anambra

Kano LG chair gets certificate of return after court order

Palestinian FA renews push for Israel ban by FIFA

Mark receives ADC constitution review report, seeks unity, discipline

JUST IN: I apologise, Power minister begs Nigerians over outages

Trial of Yelwata attack suspects stalls as defendant slumps in court

PHOTOS: Shettima arrives in Zamfara to receive Lawal into APC

ECWA confirms abduction of pastor in Plateau, calls for prayers

Miss Nigeria disowns presenter who embarrassed Omotola

Malami accuses EFCC of evicting family from Abuja residence without court order

Delta gov approves recruitment of 700 workers to enhance healthcare delivery

Nigeria reliable destination for energy investment NNPC boss

2027: Southern presidency non-negotiable, Middle Belt group insists

Tinubu having sleepless nights over insecurity Presidential aide

BREAKING: Labour party zones 2027 presidential ticket to south

Police nab pastor, others over possession of human parts in Oyo

Tuberculosis not spiritual affliction, Osun tells residents

ICPC arraigns El-Rufai, court hears bail application March 31

Peller got no approval for palace visit, Benin Council insists

THISDAY    

Malami Cries Out over Seizure of Property, Says EFCC Acting Unilaterally, Unlawfully

Fagbemi: Money Laundering Remains Significant Threat to Economic Stability in West Africa

Rating Agency to Train Journalists on Influence of AI Tools on Financial Reporting, Analysis

FG Launches Unified Poverty Strategy, Targets 50m Nigerians

Naval Chief: We Cannot Compensate Sacrifices of Fallen Heroes

INEC Concludes Clause-by-clause Realignment, Regulations, Guidelines Ahead of 2027 Polls

FG Making Progress in Fight Against Corruption, Says Information minister

FG Targets March 31 Reopening of EnuguOnitsha Expressway

ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai at Kaduna Federal High Court

Delta Community Demands Revocation of Isoko Ring Road Contract

FG to Open Completed Portion of 15km EnuguOnitsha Expressway

THISDAY Reporter Attacked in Ebonyi by Suspected LG Chairs Thugs

Police Recruitment Sensitisation: Retired DIG Lakanu Visits Alapomu Palace

FG Urged to Increase Funding for TB Response in Nigeria

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

IYC Canvasses Inclusion of Niger Delta Ports in National Maritime Development Agenda

Dangote Refinery Leverages Middle East Shock as Cheap Imports Dry Up

NECA: Rising Oil Prices Translating into Increased Energy Costs in Nigeria

SAPC Set for National Convention, Adoption of Tinubu, Say Ayade, Dogara, Masari, Others

2027: Observers Seek Protection for Credible Polls

Nigeria Posts 16.6m Barrels Output Shortfall in Two Months, Misses Budget Target

Group Backs FGs Planned Pipeline Surveillance Reforms

TCN: Rehabilitation of Amuwo Substation to Last 122 Days

BP to Sell Refinery in $20bn Cost-cutting Plan

GUARDIAN    

AGF seeks coordinated action against terrorism financing, others

INEC moves to curb flawed primaries, campaign spending with new draft rules

APC failures fuel Nigerians’ desire for change, says David Mark

Yelwata killings trial stalled as defendant collapses in court

IGP Disu directs posting of senior officers

Judge’s absence stalls N14.09 billion Chevron case

El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody as court adjourns bail hearing to March 31

2027: Wike-led ‘Rainbow Coalition’ will deliver Abuja to Tinubu — Aduda

NUJ, MRA condemn police assault on Bauchi journalist, demand probe, accountability

Delta attorney-general moves to prosecute Ozoro sexual assault suspects

Investors’ wealth dips by N1.4 trillion on NGX

‘Lack of transit facilities, MRO hindering Nigeria’s aviation growth’

Nigeria advances gas pipeline talks in London to supply European markets

Labour bars northern aspirants, zones 2027 presidential ticket to South

Emerging alliances jolt Kano APC as Makinde-Wike dispute deepens

Jalla to FG: Scrap NFF board over years of failure

Experts urge regular medical tests to curb kidney failure

Guardian Woman Festival highlights breast cancer cost, awareness gaps

LEADERSHIP

Switzerland Backs Nigeria On North-East Security, Deepens Ties

2027 Polls: INEC Unveils Draft 2026 Political Party Guidelines

Kano Launches Ladanai Drainage Project To Tackle Floods

SEDC Launches Venture Capital Programme To Fund Start-ups In S/East

Qatar Not Directly Mediating Between US, Iran- Ministry Spokesperson

Iran Appoints Larijani’s Successor As UK , France Build Coalition For Hormuz

NNPC Pushes AKK Pipeline, Deepwater Assets for Gas Monetisation

Israel-Lebanon Conflict Could Have Been Avoided — Lebanese President

FG Fast-tracks $2bn Fibre Project, Sets Aside $6.1m For Experts

Switzerland To Return Benin Bronzes, Back Nigeria on Security

Convention: APC Screens Yilwatda, Baisru, Other National Offices’ Aspirants

Malami Raises Alarm As EFCC Confirms Seizure Of Maitama Home

Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Remain Destabilising Factor In Nigeria – ICPC

Wike, Japan Launch Partnership To Update Abuja Master Plan

City Boys Movement: Nigeria’s Politics Still Rooted In Patronage — Onyema

Equities Gain N1.086trn As Banking, Large-cap Stocks Lift Market

APC Confirms Global Media Briefing Ahead Of Convention

NPC Registers 36,000 Births In Kano In 9 Months

Experts Fault Push For ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield Amid Iran War

CAN Delegation Consoles Maiduguri Bomb Victims, Prays For Peace

2027: Middle Belt Leaders Back Southern Presidential Candidacy In ADC

Maritime Workers Fault Navy, Marine Police Over Rising Vessel Attacks At Lagos Port

Court Remands Hacker For Stealing N3.09bn From FCMB

NAF Adopts Intelligence-driven Operations, Pledges Minimal Collateral Damage

Sheikh Tijjani Was Not Arrested By DSS – ADC

Benin Council Insists Peller Had No Palace Clearance

Insurgency: We Risk Losing Borno, North-East to Terrorists – Sen Ndume

Labour Party Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket To South

Peter Obi Ought Not To Have Contested 2023 Presidential Election Under Labour Party – Justice Isa Salami

Davido To Host First UK Festival In London

US Court Orders Bill Cosby To Pay $19.25m In Sexual Assault Case

‎Asake Bags 335m Adidas Endorsement Deal

Iran War Will Push Nigeria Inflation Up 100bps , Devt Bank Warns

Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Bail Hearing To March 31

Iranian Missile Strike Damages Building In Tel Aviv, 4 Injured

2027 Polls: INEC Rolls Out New Party Rules as IPAC Kicks Against Electoral Act 2026

History Will Judge Obasanjo, Buhari, Be Kind To Jonathan – Shehu

Allow Amotekun Carry Sophisticated Weapons, Ifabiyi Tells FG

Rising Oil Prices Forcing Remote Work In Some Countries — Dangote

Kano: No Directive To Discard Kwankwasiyya Red Cap — Gov Yusuf’s Aide

 DAILY TRUST

Obi shouldnt have been allowed to contest in 2023 Justice Salami

2027: LP zones presidential ticket to South

Ogun: UK returnee dies in road crash

Ordeal: I cant rule out political undertone, says Malami

El-Rufai returns to ICPC Custody as Court Fixes March 31 for bail Hearing

EFCC operatives restrict access to Malamis Abuja Residence

Ex-acting Accountant General, jailed 8 years for fraud

How DSS operative shunned El-Rufais wifes request at court entrance

Its not yet time to remove red cap, Kano Governor tells supporters

Work from home: Middle East crisis might take us back to COVID era Dangote

Tight security as El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court

5 killed in cult violence in Lagos

Uzodimma: Tinubu will be re-elected, opposition has nothing to offer

Abuja workers resume from Sallah break, lament hardship

We saw hell in bandits captivity, escaped Abuja herders narrate ordeal

EU announces new 290m investments in Nigeria

Trump eyes regime change in Iran

Tinubus visit to UK signals strategic reset in bilateral ties Odumegwu-Ojukwu

Nigeria exports N47.4trn crude oil in 2025 as petrol import drops to N8.9trn

FG charges new PenCom board to safeguard N28trn assets

Niger Delta Chamber Targets $5bn Investments, 500,000 Jobs

 

AUTHORITY     

Convention: APC chairman screened in Abuja, hails party reforms, youth surge

2027: Aduda vows to strengthen APC in FCT, backs Tinubu

Just in: Tight security in Kaduna as ICPC arraigns El-Rufai in Kaduna

Wike warns Makinde: A fight you cant fight, dont start It

League of Bauchi Professionals Endorses Tuggar for Governorship

SGF inaugurates PenCom board, urges accountability and transparency

We are not educated but we possess proficiency in handling AK-47 rifle, bandit kingpin boasts

BUSINESSDAY

Mohamed Salah announces Liverpool exit after nine historic years

Terror resurgence stalls Zulum’s resettlement, economic recovery drive

FG unveils first phase of NSW to fix transaction delays, boost trade

Adelabu pledges power supply recovery within 14 days

CBN faces policy dilemma as global shocks threaten rate cut strategy

Aliko Dangote fears global oil volatility will force Nigerians into reduced work days

Inside the N1.6bn UNILAG hostel that became part of crisis it was built to solve.

Low-priced tech stocks lead NGX gains in 2026

Two pilots killed in New York runway crash

Slovenia imposes fuel rationing,

Iran war boosts Kenya Airways demand and other stories

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG Targets Millions Of Youths For Skill Acquisition, Rallies Global Partners

Oborevwori Inaugurates LG, Ward Coordinators Of RHAs

Two Dead, Three Injured In Ibadan Multiple Crash

Building Collapse: Lagos Vows Tougher Enforcement Of Construction Standards

2027: LP Zones Presidential Ticket To South

EFCC Takes Over Malamis Maitama House

World Water Day: Coalition Rejects Move To Privatise Water Across Africa

Power Outage: Anambra Consumers Reject Estimated Bills

Weve Liberated Kano From Bandits Infiltrations Police

Edun: New Single Window To Streamline Trade, Cut Costs As Rollout Begins Friday

2027: Ayo Salami Urges Judges To Exhibit Honesty, Courage

New Electoral Guidelinesll End Imposition Of Unpopular Candidates INEC

World TB Day: Therell Be Serious Gap If Niger Govt Dont Provide Fund By June WHO Warns

Court Adjourns El-Rufais Bail Application To March 31

Wike Pledges Support For Japanese Abuja Master Plan Review, Others

World TB Day: Therell Be Serious Gap If Niger Govt Dont Provide Fund By June WHO Warns

2027 Polls: Dan Abia Endorses Sampsons 2nd Term Bid

SMI Trains Journalists On Use Of AI For Effective Reportage

Oborevwori Approves Recruitment Of Over 700 Health Workers In Delta

Ondo ADC Suspends Chairman, Appoints Ex-Lawmaker

Insecurity: Farmers Assured Of Hitch-Free Farming Season In Kebbi

Womens Inclusion Crucial To Nigerias Future, Stakeholders Demand Fair Tickets

AIbom: Police Ban Unauthorised Rallies

Local Forex Traders Flock To Global Brokers For Better Liquidity

Anambra APC Dismisses Rift With Ex-Chairman, SEast Leadership

Nigeria Armys Strength Lies Not Only In Operational Capabilities COAS

ABSU To Honour Ooni, Onyema, Okoli

Africas First Blue Economy TV Debuts In Lagos

FG Inherited N3trn Liabilities On 2,000 Projects Umahi

BLUEPRINT

ADC: Constitution Review Committee submits reports, harps on internal democracy

Oluomo reclaims NURTW office

Vietnam airlines move to cut domestic flights over jet fuel shortage

Miss Nigeria: Organisers apologise to Omotola, disowns presenter in viral clip

Breaking: Power minister speaks on nationwide epileptic supply

N1.3bn loan default: Federal Mortgage bank of Nigeria floors Madvan Global Resources in Court

Suit to de-register ADC, others: Ex-Lawmakers seek to amend summons

Electoral Act 2026 threat to the success of 2027 elections IPAC

Alleged corruption: Court adjourns bail hearing for El-Rufai as son leads protest

Give Nigerians credible polls in 2027, Aborisade tells Tinubu

Tinubu inherited N13trn debt, 268 road projects David Umahi

SEDC launches $50m capital mobilisation programme

Ogun takes over prosecution of NYSC official case, warns against speculation

Land dispute: Uphold judicial process, Delta monarch tells government, others

Bill Cosby ordered to pay $19 million in sxual assault case, 50 years after

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