Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 27 March 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

Most Americans say military action against Iran has gone too far, say new poll

GLOBAL MARKETS UPDATE: Stocks fall, oil race near $100 again over Iran war ending

UN adopts resolution declaring transatlantic slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

Fiscal dominance over as CBN slashes ways and means 90% to N2.8trn

World Bank moves to support economies hit by Middle East conflict

BREAKING: Dangote Refinery crashes petrol gantry price to N1,200/litre

NCC unveils framework to curb fraudulent SIM activities

Doctor cleared, nurses detained as injection error kills two sisters

US regulator warns Visa, Mastercard, PayPal against denying services based on political or religious views

Naira gains across FX markets as remittance rule boosts liquidity

Nigeria’s dollar buffers shrink as Middle East crisis spurs capital flight

Why Ibadan, FCT are Nigeria’s most vulnerable food markets right now

CBN trims rates on longer-dated T-Bill as investors pile N2.7tn

Low quality seeds, high interest rates drain harvests

Abuja court fast-tracks Iran-linked spy trial as suspect admits targeting US, Israeli Embassies

Nigeria needs a national maintenance framework to end wasteful public spending

ARCON fines businesses N1m for unapproved online ads

FG pushes states to sign $500m World Bank-backed governance programme

Drone wars, cybercrime and sex loans: Inside the new trafficking economy targeting African youth

PUNCH       

APC convention: FG orders workers to work from home

32 governors, 8,450 delegates arrive Abuja for APC convention

FULL LIST: What Nigerians will pay for UK visas, citizenship from April

China hails UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade

UN bombing: DSS witness admits absence of lawyers during suspects statements

Ekiti deepens ties with NAF to boost airport growth, strengthen security

NCC to curb SIM fraud with new platform

Nigerias future lies in youths, not oil wealth, says NSITF boss

Gunmen kill female usher in Rivers Bolt ride attack

Protesters storm ADC secretariat over 100m allegation

Sharks test positive for cocaine, caffeine in Bahamas

Portugals Catholic church to compensate 57 sex abuse victims

Shehu Sani recalls Abacha-era detention, says ignorance of law dangerous

FG pushes cooperative sector reform to drive jobs, food security

IOC bars transgender athletes from womens Olympic events

Trump warns Iran to get serious on war talks

US pressured France to drop South Africa from G7, says Pretoria

Court orders PDP factional chairman Turakis arrest

NBA warns judges against bullying lawyers, misuse of contempt powers

ICPC monitored 21.23tn road, bridge projects to curb corruption Chairman

Nigeria faces shortage of specialised health professionals, FG warns

EFCC denies link to Kwara poly protest, says operation targeted fraud suspects

Consensusll produce right candidates, says Iyabo Obasanjo

JUST IN: Health workers protest controversial reform bills in Abuja

Soldiers rescue 28-year-old kidnap victim, arrest two in Benue

Nigerians to see better electricity supply within two weeks Adelabus aide

Kano woman who delivered quintuplets dies

Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin

Lisabi Festival: Ogun chief urges unity, sacrificial leadership

3,000 Ondo elders benefit from ministers free medical outreach

148 schools, teams battle for medals at MTN 2026 Plateau championship

Promoting Islamic affairs remains one of my priorities Sokoto gov

THISDAY    

Shettima Reassures Nigerians of FG’s Commitment to Safe-guard Citizens’ Rights

AI-driven Disinformation, Logistic Deficit, Others Are Threat to 2027, Says Amupitan

PDP: It’s Immoral, Unjust to Endorse Tinubu, Appeals Arrest Order Against Chair

Oceangate Moves to Appeal Asset Forfeiture Order, Insists No Wrongdoing Established

FG Expands Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas Mandate to Include Electric Vehicles

Tinubu Urges Traditional Rulers to Serve as Frontline Peace Builders

Nigeria to Hold High-Level Talks with China on Health Security, Pandemic Preparedness

FG Moves to Sign Subsidiary Loan Agreement with States on $500m World Bank-assisted HOPE Governance Programme

Persistent Budget Failures: CHRICED Demands Transparency, Accountability in Capital Expenditure Implementation

Tinubu Expands Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas Mandate to Include Electric Vehicles

Military Investigates Alleged Extrajudicial Killings by Troops in Maiduguri

Transcorp Commits $2m to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in Niger Delta, Across Nigeria

Experts Link Land Expropriation, Environmental Damage to Rising Insecurity in the North

Nigerians Applaud Dangote Refinerys Role in Easing Fuel Supply Pressure

IGP Submits Framework for State Police to Dep Senate President Barau

Capital Importation Increases to $6.44bn in Q4 2025

Court Orders Arrest of PDPs Factional National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki

FG Directs Varsities to Include Occupational Therapy in Degree Programmes

FG Moves to Sign Subsidiary Loan Agreement with States on $500m World Bank-assisted HOPE Governance Programme

FG, AfDB Push for Take-off of $263m Projects in Abia

Stock Market Gains N141bn to Maintain Positive Momentum

NSIA, UK Firm Sign MoU to Develop $496m Livestock Production in Nigeria

ITU Sets Technical Requirements to Evaluate 6G Radio Interfaces, Pushes for Approval

Report: Despite Africas 4.7m Strong Developer Base, Gender GapStill Limits Continents Full Digital Potential

Dangote Refinery Laments Crude Shortfall, Says Nigeria Supplying About 30% of Needed Volumes

CBN Directs IMTOs to Open Naira Settlement Accounts to Deepen Diaspora Inflows

GUARDIAN    

Germany seeks stronger agro-industrial ties with Nigeria

IOC bans transgender athletes from female sports at Olympics

Electoral law amendment sparks concern ahead of 2027 polls

ADC under pressure as ₦100Million claim sparks protest, deepens FCT crisis

FG moves to get states sign $500m HOPE governance programme

FG seeks EU’s support to tackle illegal fishing, maritime crimes

Tiv leaders warn of fresh threats, commend security efforts in Taraba

‘Rising oil prices offer Nigeria little relief amid loan commitment’

‘Nigerians borrow to survive as 30% earn below N100,000’

Domestic investors lift NGX turnover by 78% to N1.5 trillion

CBN mandates IMTOs to pay remittances via naira accounts

ASUU hinges effective use of research funds on control measures

$6b CapEx gap may stall higher oil output push, crude delivery to Dangote

APC set to host 8,453 delegates for 8th national convention

Concerns as consensus plot robs parties of internal democracy

Global Fund allocates N1.16 trillion for HIV, TB, Malaria control

US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable over addictive social media design

‘Align finance systems with productive sectors for economic growth’

VANGUARD

Youths, not oil, Nigeria’s greatest asset — NSITF MD

Bandits using Ogun Forests as hideouts — outgoing CP sounds alarm

Tinubu upgrades CNG scheme to include electric vehicles

N9bn dispute: Petrocam seeks discharge of account freeze, court adjourns ruling

Ethiopian Airlines to introduce Africa’s first Boeing 777-300ERSF cargo jets

APC confirms readiness for national convention after Eagle Square inspection

US currency to bear Trump’s signature, Treasury says

New Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Pope Leo in April

Im not desperate for Iran deal Trump

Iran recruiting teenagers for Tehran checkpoints

ECOWAS court to launch strategic plan Justice 2030

MC14: Okonjo-Iweala calls for urgent WTO reform amid global crisis

Kanu Agabi, PANDEF demand 25% derivation, State Police, Southern presidency

We trust in the US legal system, says Maduros son

Why we need Judicial University Court of Appeal President Dongban-Mensem

2027: Its improper for PDP to back Tinubu, Turaki-led PDP declares amid peace talks

Miscreants attack Lagos taskforce, set railway ablaze

Ive appealed bench warrant against me Turaki

CRiver: APC suspends lawmaker over alleged assault on wife

Protesters demand clarification from ADC over alleged N100m election spending

IPOB commends U.S. lawmakers, calls for referendum on Biafra

State Police now a national imperative Igbo Elders

FG working on legal frameworks to address security challenges Shettima

No hiding place for criminals in Lagos, CP Fatai declares

Gunmen in tricycle kill female usher in Port Harcourt

Iraq condemns any aggression, targeting of Gulf states, Jordan

Falaes autobiography, Triumph of Grace captures Nigerias political journey Mimiko

OPL 245 concerns based on public records, not politics Atiku

Ex-INEC commissioner warns 2026 Electoral Act must be fixed before 2027 polls

NURTW Crisis: State chairmen back MC Oluomo, dismiss rival factions claims

IGP submits framework for establishment of State Police to the Senate

Nigeria determined to promote, protect human rights Shettima

JAMB re-arrests fraud suspect, warns candidates against score upgrade syndicates

Theatre Command casts doubt over soldiers shooting of Mustapha in Maiduguri

Traditional Rulers write Tinubu, seek recall of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye

Alleged N2.4bn Fraud: Court frees ex-Aviation Minister Oduah, co-defendant

German team uses excavators in bid to rescue beached whale

Trump says Iran allowed passage of 10 oil tankers as a present

New Lagos CP takes over, promises accountability, change

AFCON: Senegal victims of most blatant scam in football history Federation

Tinubu to Monarchs: Emulate Oba Falaes leadership, promote unity

8,453 delegates to elect new APC leaders, as Party defends zoning, consensus

IBEDC names Deolu Ijose as new CEO amid power sector shake-up

Troops intensify offensive in North-West, neutralise bandits in Sokoto, Zamfara

Iran responds to US plan via intermediaries, awaits reply

Ondo community petitions Aiyedatiwa over abandoned World Bank projects

Aborted twins found dumped at Plateau refuse site

Retired Colonel urges Nigeria to adopt guerrilla warfare tactics against terrorists

IOC re-introduces gender testing for 2028 Summer Olympics

Olympics: Female events limited to biological females IOC

Court orders arrest of factional PDP Chairman Turaki

LEADERSHIP

Trump Considers Taking Iran’s Oil As Tensions Rise

Egos, External Pressures Threaten PDP’s Unity Ahead Of 2027 — Saraki

3 Benue APC Delegates Killed In Road Crash

UNICEF, NOA Launch Campaign Against Aid Diversion In Katsina

PDP Will Be on the Ballot in 2027 – Saraki

Nigeria Can Use AI, Surveillance To Tackle Insecurity – Expert

Surveillance Contract: Host Communities Caution Against Attacks On Tompolo, Tantita

Zamfara Police Rescue 7 From Late-night Bandit Attack

DLA Launches With Economic, Security Reform Agenda

Oil Theft: Pipeline Firm Urges Contractors, Communities to Partner on Security

FG Outlines Roadmap National Cooperative Bank Set-up

Africa Records 530 Private Capital Deals In 2025

EFCC Arrests 30 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Kwara

Stakeholders Seek Urgent Investment to Unlock N15trn Transport, Logistics Potential

FG Plans Agreement With States On $500m HOPE Governance Programme

Katsina APC Delegates’ Accident Leaves 1 Dead, Ex-Deputy Governor Injured

Capital Importation Rises 26.6% To $6.44bn In Q4 — NBS

Court Orders Arrest Of Factional PDP Chair Turaki

Troops Kill 5 Terrorists In Sokoto, Zamfara, Recover Weapons

World Cup 2026 Blow: African Fans Face Up To $15,000 US Visa Bond

CBN Scraps Cash Pooling for IOCs, Grants Full Access to Export Proceeds

ExxonMobil Recommits To Sustainable Operations, Upstream Investment

Industry Players Warn Oil Prices May Hit $150/b

APC Convention Will Showcase Unity, Democratic Growth — Minister

Nigeria Sees Upsurge In LNG Demand From Global Market

Customs’ Wives Engage Members On Environmental Sustainability Efforts At Lagos Port

Atiku Faults AGF’s Remarks On OPL 245, Insists On Transparency

Bid for Local Oilfields, IYC Urges Niger Delta Governors

DAILY TRUST

Court orders final forfeiture of N400m linked to AVM Abdulraheem

#GlobalOilPrice Debate: Dangote Refinery hailed for Easing Local PMS Supply Pressure

Convention: APC clarifies zoning arrangement, says 8,453 delegates already in Abuja

G presents state police framework to deputy senate president

Nurse sent to prison over corps members death

Alleged N31bn fraud: Saleh Mamman not linked to bank accounts, docs witness

Police launch manhunt for gunmen who killed woman in Rivers

2026 Electoral Act worst in Nigerias history Ex-INEC commissioner

Why security operatives remain vulnerable to ambushes Retired Colonel

Kano Hisbah arrests hotel manager, 21 youths over alleged immoral acts

Man flogged to death for allegedly raping minor in Bayelsa

5 family members die in Yobe auto crash

Katsina: One killed, ex-deputy gov injured in APC delegates road crash

3 killed as violence erupts in Nasarawa community

11 soldiers, police officer killed in Kebbi ambush

2027: Congresses clear coast for Tinubu

Misinformation, distrust discouraging youths from voting- Amupitan

GIABA seeks media partnership to fight money laundering

Im not contesting for Senate Humanitarian minister

FG to implement fresh reforms in correctional service

Power sharing, support for Tinubu top agenda at PDP meetings

ADC holds NEC, accuses APC of lack of capacity to tackle insecurity

New Kano LG chair sworn in

Court declines deputy governors bid to halt impeachment in Kano

Sanusi takes over as new FCT Police Commissioner

Former FCT PCC commissioner joins ADC

UN condemns Irans strikes on Gulf countries, demands reparation

Iran rejects US 15-point plan to end war

ECOWAS deploys election observation mission to Benin

Nigeria attracts $6.44bn capital inflows in Q4 2025, up 26.6% NBS

Court voids CBNs takeover of Union Banks board

Despite initial denial, NMDPRA issued new petrol import licenses Report

CWAY reaffirms commitment to safe, accessible water

Sallah: NRC records high passenger turnout as services return to normal

NRC urges road users to exercise caution at level crossings

Passengers commend NRC for maintaining stable fares

NSIB, NCAA warn crew against overwriting flight data recorder

Nigerias oil earnings jump to N2.5trn in January PINL

All Nigerian products must be labelled in English language FCCPC

FRC boss positioned as champion of public sector accountability

NiMet seeks private sector investment on weather systems

Licensing round: Oil blocks in Chad basin, Benue Trough for bidding

AUTHORITY     

Gunmen abduct cleric in Jos North, police launch rescue operation

Kano Govt Commends DSS For Rescuing Kidnapped Kibiya LGA Secretary

Consensus Fosters Unity In APC, Says Gov. Diri

Justice Ogbonnaya Overrules Recusal Application, Adjourns for Trial Without Defence Representation

Dauno Integrated Shines at 9th Africa-Italy Business Week: Paving the Way for Nigerias Economic Growth

Tinubus support drives my delivery momentum, says Wike

COAS, IGP emphasise unified security approach to tackle insecurity

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG Urged To Reconsider, Recalibrate Security Strategy To Address Persistent Terrorist Attacks

El-Rufais Allies Kick As Trial Deepens, Warn Of Threat To Rule Of Law

FG Urged To Reconsider, Recalibrate Security Strategy To Address Persistent Terrorist Attacks

FG To Sign Subsidiary Agreement With States To Participate In $500m HOPE Governance Program

NGX Group, Women Affairs Ministry Partner To Drive Womens Inclusion In Capital Markets

Wike Hails EUs Justice System Digitalization Projects, Others

Mimiko: Falaes Autobiography Mirrors Nigerias Enduring Journey

FG To Sign Subsidiary Agreement With States To Participate In $500m HOPE Governance Program

Nigeria Womens Wheelchair Basketball Team Secure Commonwealth Games Qualification

ESUT Flags Off Construction Of 1,600-Capacity Ultramodern Students Hostel

TRCN Dismisses Portal Failure Claims, Blames December Glitch On Ex-Developer

Sokoto Govt Allocates 250M To Strengthen Food, Nutrition Activities

FG Sreeks EU Support Against Illegal Fishing, Maritime Crimes In GoG

FG To Sign Subsidiary Agreement With States To Participate In $500m HOPE Governance Program

IGP, Disu Submits State Police Framework To Senate

Probity: We Tracked N415bn States, N21trn Fed Works Ministrys Projects ICPC

INEC: Digital Threats, Insecurity Challenge To Credible Elections

Sultan Turbans New Magajin Garin Sokoto, 21 District Heads

NBA Cautions Judges Against Bullying Lawyers

Firms Emerge Winners At DealMakers AFRICA Awards In Lagos

NGX Group, Women Affairs Ministry Partner To Drive Womens Inclusion In Capital Markets

Tinubu Tasks Traditional Rulers On Security, Unity At Falaes Book Launch

BLUEPRINT     

FG ramps up efforts to sign agreement with states on$500m HOPE Governance Program

Enugu government showers praises as NYA inaugurates South-east LG coordinators

Breaking: Court orders arrest of factional PDP chairman Turaki

Breaking: Nigerias women wheelchair basketball team pick 2026 Commonwealth Games ticket

Im grateful to FG for interventions in salaries, infrastructure Alvan Ikoku VC

Air Force institute graduates 3,000, expands postgraduate programmes

FG finalise arrangements with states to sign agreement on$500m HOPE Governance Program

Lagos taskforce slams activist immunity claims, exposes alleged N20,000 bribery attempt

How quitting smoking, alcohol transformed my life Ice Prince

Barcelona line up Osimhen as backup option to Alvarez

South Africans launch fresh attack on Nigerians, others

FIFA probes Congolese FA president, 2 others over alleged financial misconduct

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