Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 26 June 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Iran peace deal set for Sunday, Hormuz to reopen, says Trump

Abiola died while Abubakar tried to secure his release Obasanjo

Abia to become film, entertainment, tourism hub, says Otti

Chimamanda Adichie accuses Lagos hospital of cover-up in sons death

MKO Abiola collapsed during meeting with US envoys, not poisoned Abdulsalami

Abachas death fishy, Abdulsalami raises fresh suspicions

Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo brought honour to Yorubaland, Ooni mourns

Defence minister blames Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine wars for arms shortage

England World Cup equipment stolen in US

Police recover firearms, arrest five armed robbery suspects in Oyo

Osun denies report on 297,000 out-of-school children

Trumps name removed from Washington arts centre

Ogun monarch calls for state police, stronger local security structures

Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest cultists in Delta

Insecurity: Ogun on high alert, deploys technology to tackle threats

Ex-Ondo works commissioner dies at 88, Senator, APC elders mourn

Voter apathy mars Adamawa LG poll, gov absent

Abia APC hails Tinubu, urges support for reforms

DHQ mourns ex-general killed in captivity, vows intensified operations

Ghana protests Canadas visa denial for Partey ahead of World Cup

Bandits kill 17 farmers, injure others in Zamfara community

DSS intercepts arms cache in Zamfara, nabs courier

Kebbi begins plan for new police mobile force base

Two Kogi varsity students arrested for killing 300-level student

Corpse found in car near Iran World Cup training base in Mexico

Irans late supreme leader Ali Khamenei for burial July 9

I boldly expose what people hide, Patience Ozokwor defends Mama G roles

BREAKING: Ex-Army spokesperson Rabe dies in bandits captivity

Nigerian inmates in Ethiopia celebrate prisoner transfer deal, thank Tinubu

Soldiers destroy terrorist camp, rescue three hostages in Zamfara

Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue nine victims in Katsina

Nigerian arrested in Turkey over $2.5m romance scam

VIDEO: Elections are rigged because Nigerians allow it Obi

No reason to keep Nnamdi Kanu in detention, says Obi

LEADERSHIP

Emeka Ike Joins Abuja Protest, Calls On Government To Tackle Insecurity

Warri Federal Constituency II: Warring Parties Agree To Power Sharing After Tinubu Intervention

Orette Criticises NDC Leadership, Urges Peter Obi To Reconsider Alliance

Abubakar Was Working To Secure MKO Abiola’s Release Before His Death – Obasanjo

World Cup 2026 Inspires Wave Of Music From Global Artistes

Gowon, Murtala, Yar’Adua, Abdulsalami Made Modern Nigeria Possible — Obasanjo

Democracy Day: Activist Raises Concerns Over Democracy’s Impact

‘Release Nnamdi Kanu Or Detain Sheikh Gumi’ — Primate Ayodele Tells Federal Gov’t

‘Payments Industry Remains Central To Economic Development’

Iran’s Late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei To Be Buried July 9

Katsina Police Rescue 9 Kidnap Victims, Search For 2 Missing Persons

APC Has Failed Nigerians, Protests Show Deep Frustration — Dagogo

THISDAY

Gen Rabe Abubakars Death a National Tragedy, Says David Mark

Uzodimma Charges Nigerians To Deepen Democracy

Nigeria May Face Spike inTB Cases Due to Stock Out of Drugs, Diagnostics, Says NEPWHAN

I Will Strengthen LG, Rural Security, Devt in Abia, Says PDP Guber Candidate

Insecurity Threatens Nigerias Future as Group Urges Tinubu to Take Bold Action

Huge Foreign Reserves Not Total Indication of Nations Socio-Economic WellBeing, Says Onuesoke

Police, Others Performing Magic to Track Criminals Without National Database, Says Defence Minister

Democracy Day: Zulum Reflects on Seven-Year Journey, Pledges Lasting Peace and Prosperity in Borno

NTDA, NIPR Join Forces To Advance Tourism Using Nigerias High Score In Culture Reputation Index

Tinubu Moving Governance from Oversight to Foresight, Says Minister

June 12: Our Democracy Has Failed Ordinary Nigerians, Says Ex-Lawmaker, Peller

SUN

Tinubu directs Wike to allocate huge piece of land for Abdulsalami Africa Resource Centre, says FG will fund construction

Leadership is not about power, but responsibility Abdulsalami

Tinubu assures Nigerians in Ethiopian prisons country hasnt abandoned them

He was ready to go against anyone, including himself ex-chief security officer reveals how Abdulsalami shut down military plan to extend tenure

Sierra Leone would not exist today without your decisions President Bio hails Abdulsalami as grateful son of Sierra Leone

Doris Ogala leads insecurity protest amid ongoing cybercrime trial

He had assault rifles, APCs around him, yet said no: Jonathan hails Abdulsalami for stabilising Nigerias democracy

Abdulsalami sustained Nigerias democracy after restoring it Obasanjo

Akpabio: Nigerias legislature beneficiariy of Abdulsalamis sacrifice in restoring democracy

Gowon: Abdulsalamis stewardship created confidence that a path forward was still possible for Nigerians

FG reiterates stance on food sovereignty

DHQ mourns Ex-Military Spokesman Rabe Abubakar, vows to eradicate terrorism

Women Judges converge in Abuja to strengthen justice administration across Africa

First Lady urges protection, health access for Nigerians with albinism on International Albinism Awareness Day 2026

Niger Delta reaping democratic dividends under Tinubu Otuaro

World Cup: Rooney names expected finalists, winner

Brazils World Cup hopes hit as Neymar fails to recover

Dembele defends Barcelona exit, says PSG move was right choice

Nigerians deserve results, not fresh promises, ADC tells Tinubu

APC chairman charges Nigerians to defend democracy, support Tinubu

Nasarawa North by-election: Govt dismisses Makus rigging allegations, demands evidence

Insecurity major cause of rising hunger, poverty Rev Hayab, northern CAN leader

Democracy Day: Natasha preaches value for humanity, national cohesion

 GUARDIAN

At law summit, NDDC deepens legal frameworks for Niger Delta Development

Minimum Wage: The facts behind fresh fireworks as economic straits, structural hurdles persist

Zoning: How Fubaras Withdrawal, Chindas Emergence As Rivers APC Governorship Candidate May Shape 2027 Polls

Oborevworis Infrastructure Revolution: How Deltas devt footprint is redefining governance, transforming communities

Why Bauchi people wanted Bala Wunti as governor in 2027 Aminu

2027: Ogun Will Deliver 95% of Votes for Tinubu, Says Abiodun

Democracy Day: Obi, Kwankwaso, Dickson, NDC leaders meet

Tinubus policies reflect democratic socialist leanings -BAT IG

Adoh backs Action Alliance candidate for Ndokwa/Ukwuani federal constituency

ADC says Tinubus democracy address is self indictment of failure

Niger Delta reaping fruits of democracy under Tinubu, says Otuaro

Democracy Day: Gov Otu pledges more dividends of democracy

Father Abraham movement seeks peaceful resolution of Warri crisis

FAAN Staff, two others in EFCC net over alleged money laundry

Oyo police nabs four suspected armed robbers, recovers pistol

Elon Musks SpaceX officially listed on NASDAQ

VANGUARD

Tinubu orders Wike to allocate land for Abdulsalami Abubakar Resource Centre

Abubakar resisted pressure to extend transition programme Ex-CSO

Peter Obi vows to dialogue with agitators if elected president

Abiola died of heart attack, not poison Gen. Abubakar

Lawmakers are major beneficiaries of Abdusalamis action in 1999 Akpabio

Nigeria produces oil but never had electricity Kemi Badenoch

One year after Yelewata massacre, community honours 271 slain victims, demands justice

Abubakar laid foundation for Nigerias democratic stability, Thabo Mbeki

Insecurity: Ogun on high alert, says Abiodun

Projects: South-East will always be obedient to Tinubu Umahi

Abubakar tried to secure release of MKO Abiola before his death Obasanjo

Ekiti: Senator Natasha says PDPs Oluyede is best choice

Youre No JFK: Washington centre removes Trumps name from facade

FG promises training, reintegration for Nigerians returning from Ethiopian prisons

Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest

Why Nigeria cannot continue to depend on foreign defence equipment Minister

60 days after: Families of 13 abducted passengers along Biu-Damaturu road cry for help

Gowon calls for unity, respect despite differences

Two arrested over killing of Kogi varsity student

DHQ mourns retired Maj-Gen Abubakar, reaffirms resolve to end terrorism

Billionaire Okoya Family Alliance with Ojugbana Raises Stakes in Nigerias Agriculture and Industrial Construction Sectors

Abducted ex-defence spokesman, Maj-Gen Abubakar dies in captivity

Pakistan says it expects US-Iran deal within 24 hours

DSS intercepts arms shipment bound for bandit kingpin, nabs suspect

Lasting security begins with defeating ignorance, hopelessness Defence minister

Troops neutralise terrorist, rescue three kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Five killed in India military transport plane crash

Why 75-year-old pilot flew aircraft that landed on Delta road NCAA

Ilorin Innovation Hub trains youths to earn $2,000 monthly

ADC poised to take Delta, as crowd throngs Osubi to receive Ogboru

Youth inclusion not optional, says Kogi commissioner after high-level Grenada engagement

Stop blackmail, lies,Oyetola fires back at Adeleke

US gives green light for Paramounts $111 bn Warner Bros. takeover

DAILY TRUST

Kidnappers still holding widow of abducted General

Boko Haram sets schools on fire in Borno

Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan, others attend Abdulsalamis autobiography launch in Abuja

Yaya Toure appointed first black coach of Slovan Bratislava

Rangers extends title-winning coach Ilechukwu contract to 2027

Defence HQ Mourns General Rabe

Nine rescued as police repel kidnap attempt in Katsina

Were not safe if a General can die this way, reactions trail Abubakars death

Peter Obi: Nnamdi Kanu Shouldnt Be In Prison

BREAKING: Protesters block major Abuja road over kidnapping, killings

BREAKING: Abducted General dies in captivity

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Two Infants in Delta

Lassa Fever claims 15 lives in Edo

Matawalle: Only God Can End Nigerias Insecurity

Nigeria targets 50% cut in malaria deaths, prevalence by 2030 Pate

Akpabio, Generals, others move to enhance border security

FG intensifies digitisation of health facilities

Gombe Lawmaker Yaya Tongo Passes Away

Buni Appoints Mahmud as New Emir of Ngazargamu

Fashola: As Governor, I Never Received Security Votes

Communities Aiding Survival Of Terrorists Defence Minister

NDC crisis: We offered Aisha Yesufu Reps ticket but she said its too small Dickson

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