Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines
VANGUARD

US judge blocks Trumps $100,000 fee for skilled visa applications

Xenophobia: Were considering retaliatory measures against South Africans FG

Bandits abduct Zamfara elders, Police launch rescue operation

Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: DR Congo return with fearless ambition

Fear grips Ondo community as gunmen kidnap council worker

Contractors debunk FGs N700bn claim, resume protest at Finance Ministry

Shettima, Sanwo-Olu, Oyedele pitch Lagos as top investment hub

Sugar Tax May increase pressure on manufacturers LCCI

Kanu death penalty bid could affect Nigeria-UK relations Lawyer

Police allege insider role in Adelabu family abduction

FG to extend Lagos Red Line rail to MMA terminals Keyamo

Warri-Itakpe train derails, four coaches affected NRC

West African INTERPOL Chiefs meet in Abuja, seek stronger crime-fighting cooperation

Ijaw communities protest, disrupt operations at Delta Flow Stations

FCT CP warns officers against misconduct, launches crime response unit

Labour Party sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu by-election

Warri Ward Delineation: Oborevwori wades into ward delineation crisis

Israel to reopen schools starting Tuesday

Xenophobia: Nigeria not happy with South Africa Ojukwu

Kidnappers want release of their members, not N1bn ransom Abducted Oyo principal

Police neutralise three suspects in anti-banditry operation in Zamfara

Boko Haram killed my husband, molested me; Ngoshe abductees recount ordeals

ADC leadership crisis: Judge fixes June 16 to rule on recusal motion

Itsekiri youth vows to reduce oil production to 500 barrel per day

2027: Lagos APC unveils Sonayon-James as Hamzats running-mate

Israel, Iran must immediately stop shooting Trump

Insecurity: Osun police dispel alleged arrest of banditry suspects

Enugu Govt dispels viral post suggesting imminent attack on UNN

Atiku condoles Okonjo-Iweala over death of younger brother

Democracy Day: Our institutions growing stronger Deputy Speaker, Kalu

Video: Why should lawmakers trek to work’-Sen Umeh justifies official vehicle allocation

Tinubus personal assistant receives birthday tribute from Senator Adeola Yayi

WAEC blames exam delays on crash that killed three officials

I have no regrets choosing Nigeria, says Iwobi ahead of 100th cap

Chimamandas son: Lagos AG, coroner challenge suit seeking to halt inquest

Breaking: NLC, TUC threaten nationwide strike over worsening insecurity

Reps move to replace 2007 Statistics Law with new data framework

Kebbi NBA Chairman: No corruption in judiciary

Heavy rain triggers building collapse in Anambra, no casualties reported

Oyo govt demolishes building used by Adelabu familys kidnappers

FG approves payments to 1,240 contractors, processes over N700bn claims

LEADERSHIP
Community Leaders Protest Alleged Land Grabbing In Abia Assembly Area

‘They Are Not Asking For Shariah, N1bn Ransom’ — Abducted School Principal Counters Media Report On Bandits’ Demands

Army Chief Tasks Banking Sector On Disrupting Terrorism

Investors Invest N656bn In Treasury Bills Amid Hunt For Higher Yields

FADA Raises Alarm Over Fake Fertilisers In Plateau Markets

High Taxes, Charges Make Nigeria Tough Market For Airlines – IATA

3 Passengers Die As Warri–Itakpe Train Derails

Nigeria .ng Registrations Hit 241,000 As NiRA Seeks Wider Adoption

Contractors Protest At Finance Ministry, Reject FG’s N700bn Payment Claim

Lagos AG, Coroner Oppose Bid To Stop Chimamanda Adichie’s Son Inquest

Power Minister Tegbe Assumes Office, Vows Visible Power Gains, Not Empty Promises

Nigeria Posts N7.55tn Foreign Trade Surplus In Q1

Woman Who Faked Abduction, Demanded N50m Ransom, Found With Lover In Delta Hotel

‎’Acting Is Life For Me, Not A Hobby Of Moneymaking Scheme’ – Nancy Isime

FCCPC Shuts PWAN MAX Office For Alleged Non‑compliance

Federal Government Mulls Retaliation Against South Africa Over Attacks On Nigerians

Again, Tinubu Says Terrorists, Bandits Won’t Define Nigeria

FG Targets Aviation Hub Status, Plans Rail Link To Lagos Airports

Regulators to Deploy AI Against Illegal Financial Operators, Cyber Threats

Southend Appoint Former England international Dyer As Head Coach

FCMB Group Profit Rises 80% to N202bn, Declares N23bn Dividend

JUST-IN: Bandits Abduct 50 Zamfara Elders During ‘Reconciliation Meeting’ Inside Forest

Telcos Contest NBS’ Foreign Investment Data Showing 91% Drop in Capital Inflows

Obi Warns Against Ethnic Profiling, Says Crime Has No Tribe

Federal Gov’t Slashes Ministers’ Imprest To N700,000, Tightens Spending Rules

PUNCH

Ohanaeze bans use of unauthorised traditional titles outside Igboland

Nigerians spend N50bn on US visa applications

Senate to consider state police bill Tuesday

UN raise the alarm over killings, abductions in Nigeria

BUA disowns AI investment video, warns public

Professionals target education, social interventions in Edo Central

Yoruba Imams disown groups promoting division

Kebbi extends retirement age for medical, vet doctors to 65

Power minister vows steady reforms, says electricity gains emerging

Delta gov meets Warri leaders over ward delineation crisis

Kwara begins free online registration for 2026 secondary school placement exam

Zulum visits freed Borno abductees, announces rehabilitation plan

Tinubu swears in two new ministers

NSCDC arrests fake soldier for PoS fraud in Kwara

 

Ogun APC primary confirmed Yayis dominance, says lawmaker

Aiyedatiwa enrols pensioners into free Ondo health insurance scheme

WAEC warns schools, supervisors over extortion of candidates

Nigerias trade surplus jumps 341% to N7.55tn in 2026 Q1 NBS

Education key to countering terrorism Defence minister

Dont politicise our plight, abducted Oyo principal begs govt, Nigerians

Police foil gun-running operation in Delta, arrest four

Lagos APC unveils Hamzats running mate

Police tighten security around Lagos schools, dismiss attack rumours

Ekiti 2026: APC unveils Akpabio-Sani-led campaign council

VIDEO: Lagos produced Dangote, Rabiu, not Kano Shettima

EPL: Maresca deal stalls as Chelsea demand compensation from Man City

Unsafe food kills 53,000 Nigerians annually, FG warns

EFCC arraigns couple over N1.09bn fraud in Ado-Ekiti

Police arrest eight foreigners over fake kidnapping, extortion in Ogun

Nigeria cant build a $1tn economy on outdated data Abbas

Osun APC demands account of 14.9bn security votes from Adeleke

Cancelled friendly sparks row between Scotland, Norway coaches

Benue gov signs electricity bill into law

Shettimas planned visit to Ekiti shows Tinubus confidence in Oyebanji APC

Tinubu receives Madagascars President Randrianirina at Aso Rock

Fight against terror a national duty, not just military Tinubu

UK gives Apple, Google deadline on child safety, nude image filters

One-storey building collapses in Anambra

Osun warns police against political pressure over banditry suspect

Police arrest 345 suspected thugs, drug peddlers, others in Kano

Oyo issues flash flood alert following NiMet forecast

Woman who staged own kidnap found in Delta hotel with lover

Dont beg for criminals release, its shameful, ex-police PRO warns Nigerians

THISDAY

Tinubu Administers Oath of Office On Two Ministers

External Reserves Hit 17-year High of $50.12bn, Grow 30.9% YoY

FG Protests Ill-Treatment of Nigerians in South Africa

League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland Disown Groups, Individuals Promoting Division, Extremism

DSS Arraigns Man Over Alleged Call for Military Coup Against Tinubu

Tinubu: We Wont Succumb To Fear Or Allow Terrorists, Bandits, Violent Extremists Define Our Identity As Nigerians

Court Decides Whether to Withdraw from Suit against David Mark-led Executive June 16

Tinubu Hosts Madagascan President at State House

Democracy Day: Our Institutions Growing Stronger, Says Deputy Speaker Kalu

Cracks in Osun APC as another Omisores Ally Resigns from Party

Stop Scaring Travellers Away From Plateau, Group Tells Dalung

Troubling Silence Before the 2027 Polls

Optiva Capital Partners Drives Wealth, Global Access, Social Impact Across Africa

SUN

Nigeria angry over treatment of citizens in South Africa as evacuation begins soon

IGP hosts INTERPOL heads in Abuja to fight trans border crimes

Invest Lagos Summit: Sanwo-Olu woos global investors, secures commonwealth backing

WAEC addresses reasons behind WASSCE exam delays

False Alarm: Enugu government dispels fake UNN attack viral post

Insecurity: NLC, TUC threaten nationwide strike

Dangote named Africas most admired brand for 8th consecutive year

WAEC links exam delays to insecurity, fatal crash

Nasarawa North decides: over 300,000 voters set to choose Akwashikis successor

Why Borno remains vulnerable to terror attacks Tar

Xenophobia: Airlifting Of Nigerians In South Africa Rescheduled

Women risk losing Senate voice in 2027, coalition warns

2027: I would have asked Obi to step aside for Atiku Datti

 

ADC chieftain blasts leaders as insecurity worsens

Adelabus mother recounts ordeal after daughters abduction, rescue

Police reveal how Adelabus sister, children were rescued

2027 will be WWE-style fight, Tinubu must face reality Ndume

ADC chairmen demand respect for Lagos governorship primary result

Court orders remand of ex-Bauchi AG over alleged N40bn financial misconduct

Kidnapping, killings forced me to start monthly prayers Akpabio

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Talay Riley stabbed to death in UK

Bayelsa Beauty Queen Tamunosoye Karibi-George crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026

PDP crisis: Wabara, Babangida Aliyu, Jerry Gana, others sue INEC, seek recognition

APC dismisses circulating fake list of senatorial candidates

NDC firms up control, prohibits personality cult politics by members

PDP state assembly candidate knocks APC chieftain over comments on Adebutu

Court begins accelerated hearing in ADC leadership suit as chieftains move to recuse Judge

Abia APC petitions national leadership over alleged diversion of primary election materials

NDDC donates medical equipment to Rivers health centre

Abia not poor but poorly managed -Anosike, PDP guber candidate

2027: Well unseat APC in Ebonyi -PDP

Shaibu hails improved standards at Ibom Open

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili returns strongly with seasons best at Lone Star Grand Prix

Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly with Ukraine, match abandoned

Iran arrives for World Cup amid visa dispute with United States

Super Eagles suffer defensive blow as Ogbu misses Portugal clash

NGX sheds N4.9trn in first week of next-day settlement rollout

Abbey Mortgage Bank gets regulatory nod for commercial banking operations

Capital market should build lasting wealth, not quick gains Popoola

CBN: Banks must track purpose of domiciliary transfers or face N100m fine

 GUARDIAN

ADSIEC declares readiness for June 13 Adamawa LG elections

Northern youth backs power shift to North by 2031

FCT Police launches violent crime response unit

LP sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu North Senatorial By-election

FG targets new tools to tackle malaria scourge

IGP assures efforts to extend INTERPOL communication network

NAF deploys surveillance aircraft to aid rescue of abducted Oyo teachers, pupils

ADC Leadership Battle: Judge fixes June 16 for ruling on recusal bid

Tinubu hosts Madagascan president at Aso Villa to deepen bilateral ties

Nigeria records 50m cases of foodborne illnesses every year

Tinubu commends troops, says fight against terrorism is national duty

Government alone cant fund education Uba Sani

Nigeria among worlds most expensive countries for airline operations IATA

NRS accredits Afri Invoice as access point provider to drive Nigerias mandatory e-invoicing

NANS launches countrywide audit of TETFund projects

 

DAILY TRUST

Married woman who faked kidnap nabbed with lover in hotel

Tinubu swears in new power, foreign affairs ministers

Osun APC demands account of security vote

Nigeria records N7.54tr trade surplus as importation drops by 18% in Q1 2026

Insecurity: We dont take your sacrifices for granted, Tinubu tells security agencies

Fake Soldier Nabbed for Defrauding POS Operator in Kwara

Don: Africa must develop AI tools to meet local needs

Adamawa Govt Summons Contractor Over Delay in Gulak Technology College Project

Nigerian-British singer, Talay Riley, stabbed to death in UK

Couple arraigned over alleged N1bn contract fraud

Unpaid Allowances: Dont push us to the wall, ASUU tells Kano, FG

NASENI-TROMENT: Building Africas Healthcare Sovereignty Through Innovation

 

FG: What we are doing to tackle school abductions

Banditry: Stop stereotyping Fulanis, Obi tells Nigerians

Bandits kidnap 50 Zamfara elders on reconciliation mission

Revamping Nigerias industrial value chain: NASENIs role from R&D to market

FG approves payment to 1,240 contractors

Ondo court dissolves 12-year marriage over domestic violence

PHOTOS: Oyo govt demolishes building where Adelabus sister, sons were held captive

Farmers Urged to Vaccinate Livestock as PPR Outbreak Hits Ondo

Lagos Police tighten Security Over School Abduction Threat

I couldnt sleep after killings, suspected cult leader tells police

NDLEA arrests 75-year-old man, 4 female drug suspects

Pastor, accomplice remanded over alleged ritual activities

Woman arrested over false kidnap alarm in Edo

Police recover 85 railway sleepers, arrest 5 suspects in Yobe

Court remands man over alleged murder in Kano

Police arrest 2 suspected drug traffickers

ADSU and MAU Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic Collaboration

The Significance of Fintiris Visit to Scholarship Students in Turkey

Zamfara hands over five armoured vehicles to police to boost security operations

Zamfara, partners review PHC performance, seek improved healthcare delivery

Zamfara warns health workers against absenteeism, threatens sanctions on erring private hospitals

How Gov. Lawal reformed health sector in three years

Uba Sani Invests Over N1 Billion in Scholarships in Three Years

Perez defeats Riquelme to secure re-election as Real Madrid president

Iyabo Obasanjo quits APC two months after losing govship ticket

Imams go spiritual as Christian youths rally over abducted pupils, teachers

Refugees Commission Ambassador Urges Investment in Talents at IDP Camps, Vulnerable Communities

Black tax, social pressure trapping Nigerian workers in debt

Sokoto approves 35% salary rise for college lecturers

FG kicks off $100m energy project to light up Kogi

FG seeks global support to tackle desertification in North

NIGERIA DAILY: Why School Abductions Persist Years After Chibok

FCSC to conduct CBT for shortlisted candidates soon Olaopa

Taraba, Yobe, Adamawa record lowest enrolment for 2026 common entrance examination

Harvard malaria experts back local production of diagnostic kits in Nigeria

Trump urges more surgical strikes against Hezbollah

Primaries: NDC sets up reconciliation committee

FG wont surrender to terrorists, bandits Tinubu

We are not Special Purpose Vehicle for elections NDC

Kano, Katsina communities protest closure of FUDMA study centres

Police: How We Killed 2 Kidnappers, Arrested 4 While Rescuing Adelabus Sister, Twin Sons

We are being tagged bandits, Boko Haram Northerners in South-West

B/Haram holds teenagers as 360 regain freedom

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