Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 4 June 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

Iran war is over, says US secretary Rubio

CBN releases FX guidelines, approves export of $50,000

Insecurity: Adeleke may deploy drones for surveillance

Voter Data Leak: Police arrest INEC officer, interrogate Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka

They chased us away like dogs: Foreigners flee mob attacks in South Africa

61 Opposition Lawmakers back Ugochinyere for Minority leader

2027: Justice must prevail in NDC primary, Chukwuani warns

Nasarawa Assembly passes 37 Bills, goes on recess

Alia swears in new Benue High Court judge, says judiciary is hope of common man

Senate tasks NOA on anti-indiscipline campaign, links social decay to insecurity

Reps demand stronger security in Ekiti after Church attack, abductions

2027: Pick Amaechi as running mate, ADC Chieftain urges Atiku

Reps urge urgent FG action over fresh Taraba clashes, displacement

Tinubu congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on election as UN Budget, Administration cttee chair

4 years after Owo massacre, we still nurse wounds Bishop Arogundade

Alia appoints Eunice Ogbenyi acting Benue Head of Service

US sanctions M23, FDLR Commanders over Eastern Congo conflict

Nnewi will reclaim its industrial dominance Soludo

2027: Accord disowns Olawepo-Hashim, refunds N50m nomination fees

4 Nigerian artistes on official album for 2026 World Cup

Frances Saliba fine after injury scare, says Deschamps

Voter Data Leak: Police arrest INEC officer, interrogate Wikes aide

Trump touts Vance and Rubio for 2028 Republican ticket

Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, recover 25 rustled cattle

NLC threatens solidarity strike with teachers over kidnappings

FG relocates Great Green Wall headquarters to Kano

FG warns Nigerians against harassing mining marshals

Iran playing with fire after attack on Kuwait, Netanyahu says

NUPRC to launch 2026 Oil licensing round in Q3

Release schoolchildren for humanitys sake – Peter Obi begs bandits

PDP to Aiyedatiwa: Publish details of approved projects, not just headlines

NLC threatens solidarity strike over rising school kidnappings

Anambra plans tax education to boost internally generated revenue

LEADERSHIP

61 Opposition Lawmakers Back Ugochinyere For Reps Minority Office
Nigeria’s Power Sector Needs Credit Ratings To Attract Long-Term Investment – Report
Nigeria Tops Global Crypto Transfer Rankings as Adoption Hits 40%
80% Of Sexual Assault Centres Rely On Donor Funding For Survival — PPDC
FIFA Drops Star-Studded 2026 World Cup Album Featuring Burna Boy, Shakira, Global Music Giants
Davido Joins FIFA’s 2026 World Cup Kickoff Concert In Los
US To Deport 110 Nigerians In Wider Crackdown On Immigration Violations
Group Demands Justice Lifu’s Recusal Ahead Of ADC Case Hearing
Nigeria’s Capital Importation Rises 84% To $10.37bn In Q1 – NBS

NERC Introduces Net Billing Regulations to Let Consumers Sell Surplus Solar Power

Trump Threatens New Tariffs On 60 Countries Over Forced Labour Concerns

I Didn’t Dump APC, Party Dumped Me In Delta — Omo-Agege
12 hours ago

UK PM Starmer Expresses Concern As Royal Navy Helicopter Crashes In Devon Field

Iran Omit Star Striker Azmoun From World Cup Squad Amid Alleged Political Betrayal

NUT Grounds Schools In Akwa Ibom Over Oyo Teachers, Pupils’ Abduction

Insecurity Forces Closure Of 10 Churches In Katsina Communities

BREAKING: Owo Catholic Church Attackers To Die By Hanging

PUNCH

FULL LIST: Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Starr Feature On Official 2026 World Cup Album

Trump admits he cursed out Israels Netanyahu over Lebanon war

Over 600 pupils, teachers abducted despite N145bn Safe-School scheme

Gunmen attack Oyo Immigration office, steal firearms, police begin probe

Oyo lawmakers reject negotiations with kidnappers, demand victims rescue

Banks make N209bn from account maintenance fees in three months

Lack of integrity behind Nigerias challenges ICPC chair

Police dismiss claims of student kidnapping in Edo

Nigeria, African leaders woo UK investors at London stock exchange

Man dies while retrieving phone from well in Kano

Fewer ex-convicts are returning to prison as reforms show results FG

Senate worried over attacks, abductions in Kwara North

Three ex-Osun lawmakers dump APC

Hundreds flee homes as anti-migrant mobs attack foreigners in South Africa

Nigerians can now sell excess solar power back to grid NERC

Peter Obi seeks release of abducted schoolchildren

Atiku backs CANs security reform demand, asks Muslim leaders to join campaign

NLC backs teachers strike, demands release of abducted pupils

INEC records 87% readiness for Enugu North by-election

Reps back Bash Alis Guinness boxing dream, rule out government funding

Aiyedatiwa, Olowo hail judiciary on Owo terrorists judgment

Nigeria attracts $10.37bn capital importation in Q1 2026 NBS

Reps urge FG action after Taraba clash kills five, displaces residents

VIDEO: Lagos arrests 45 beggars including nine children

Super Falcons squad grows as Ucheibe, Ordega arrive for Senegal friendly

Police warn cultists, arrest 17 suspects in Abia

Police, govt debunk rumours of kidnapping in Ondo

Delta teachers protest against insecurity, demand release of abducted colleagues

Customs warn Nigerians against fake recruitment

Action Aliance presidential candidate condemns school abductions, urges rescue of victims

Ekiti residents protest as kidnappers hold 16 worshippers

APC loses Rep members to PRP, ADC

Neglect of teacher education threatens Nigerias future NCCE boss

I joined Peter Obis 2023 ticket out of sympathy, says Baba-Ahmed

(BREAKING) Owo church massacre: Court sentences four to death for terrorism

Atiku condemns Oyo school abductions, demands rescue of victims

Court stops inquest into Chimamanda Adichies sons death

Police probe abduction of ex-ministers sister, children in Oyo

Tambuwal mourns Sokoto bandit attack victims, seeks enhanced security

700 Lagos widows benefit from free medical outreach

VIDEO: Crowd gathers after Adelabus sister, twin childrens abduction in Ibadan

Police arrest key suspect in Kogi community attack, recover 100 cattle

VIDEO: Bayelsa schoolchildren lead protests against kidnappings

NANS to stage protest over abduction of 42 Borno students

THISDAY

Ogun Dismisses Rumours of Terrorist Invasion, Assures Residents of Safety

At London Stock Exchange, Tinubu Seeks Stronger Collaboration between African Economies, Global Financial Institutions

Senate to FG: Rescue Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren Now

ADC: Court Begins Accelerated Hearing in Suit against David Mark-led Leadership June 8

Court Order Stalls Inquest Into Death of Chimamanda Adichies 21-Month-Old Son

Owo Church Attack: Court Sentences Four Terrorists to Death by Hanging

Teacher Deficit Looms, NCCE Boss Warns, Calls for Urgent Steps to Boost Enrolment

FG Urged to Adopt Digital Passport, Paperless Immigration System for International Travels

Akpabio: Kidnappers, Terrorists Target Nigeria, Not Political Parties

Discos Receive 78.5% of Energy Billed, Collected N196.13bn Revenue from N246.43 Billion

Shettima Charges States to Unlock Full Potential of $750m SABER Programme

Ogoni Clean-up: CSOs Fault Protest Against HYPREP Leadership

House Raises the Alarm Over NCDC Funding Crisis, as Ebola Threat Looms

Senate Gives FG One Week to Explain Unpaid Contractors Debts

SUN

FG launches clean hydrogen drive

Niger Assembly clarifies the $14.4 million loan request by Governor Bago

Senate passes bill to establish National Malaria Elimination Agency

Tambuwal: Dangulbi attack direct assault on peace and security

Release abducted Oyo schoolchildren Peter Obi to kidnappers

Repeat offenders drop from 11,616 to 1,382: Interior Minister

Kaduna: Sani signs three landmark laws to transform energy, agriculture

First Lady launches Tinubu Torch Bearers, urges women to promote Renewed Hope achievements

Senate urges federal action over worsening security in Kwara North

Atiku tasks Tinubu on rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers

Bayelsa pupils join nationwide protests, demand rescue of kidnapped students

Nigeria will overcome insurgency, Jimoh Ibrahim tells ECOWAS envoys

DAILY TRUST

Gunmen attack immigration office in Ogbomoso, disarm officers

Abducted Kwara worshippers die in captivity

Man dies attempting to retrieve phone from abandoned well

2023: I Teamed Up with Obi After 3 Others Rejected Him Datti Baba-Ahmed

Atiku to Tinubu: Adelabu family abduction shows no one safe under you

Trump: Why I told Netanyahu hes crazy

Bandits Abduct Students in Zamfara

Fresh Crisis in Adamawa ADC Over Reps Primary

Owo Church attackers sentenced to death by hanging

Many killed in fresh attacks on Taraba communities

AUTHORITY

Ibadan Kidnapping: Obi appeals for release of abducted school children, teachers

Operation Hadin Kai airstrikes kill over 50 insurgents, top commanders in Lake Chad Region

Owo Church Massacre: Court Sentences Four Men To Death By Hanging *Discharges, Acquits Fifth Defendant

Group Commends Security Forces, NSA Ribadu Over Successful Anti-Terror Operations

Breaking: Court Sentences Four Owo Church Attackers Prosecuted By DSS To Death By Hanging

Stakeholders advocate stronger climate partnerships, home-grown solutions at sustainability summit 2026

DLA elects Reps candidates for AMAC/Bwari, Abuja South constituencies

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