Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 19 June 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Trump defends Iran deal, calls critics fools

US media slam Trumps spin job over Iran war deal

Bandits’ attacks: Fed Govt raises N500bn emergency security fund

Ogun bans graduation ceremonies, parties in public, private schools

OSOPADEC spends over N4bn to complete abandoned Ondo riverine projects

Messis father recovering, family slams speculation over health condition

Tinubu appoints Financial Reporting Council chairman

NEC approves N83.21bn for anti-flood task force, slashes budget by 50%

Police arrest two for illegal possession of firearm in Abia

Vance defends Iran deal, eyes Swiss talks

FG issues guidelines for new tax laws

DSS opposes foreign funding of security trust fund

Best Crypto for the Future: BlockDAG Casinos $2.8M NGR While Polkadot Trades at $0.96 and Uniswap Faces $11.53 Barriers

Ekiti election: Mark, Aregbesola slam APC, urge residents to vote ADC

Ekiti election: IPC urges journalists to stay safe, professional

Man abuses 14-year-old daughter in Kwara

INEC distributes sensitive materials for Rivers senatorial bye-election

VIDEO: Lagos arrests 226 beggars in fresh clampdown

Banditry, farmer-herder clashes worsening poverty in North Study

Xenophobia: Nigeria may weigh options on South African firms Odumegwu-Ojukwu

JUST IN: Fire guts building on Lagos Island

Voter apathy, money politics endanger Nigerias democracy IPCR

Xenophobia: FG assures willing Nigerians of full evacuation from South Africa by June 30

Nursing student found dead in Anambra apartment, landlord arrested

NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from partys anti-defection oath

Mastercard SME Confidence Index: 81% of Nigerian SMEs are confident about the year ahead as growth ambitions build

NNPP hails Aiyedatiwa over Dangotes Ondo Free Trade Zone plan

VIDEO: Leave politics out of football, South Africas Williams urges African unity

Libya arrests two Nigerians over inciting social media posts

World Cup: African teams concede 16 goals, score seven in first round

Customs, US firms move to deepen trade ties, tackle bottlenecks

Group seeks to retain $240m oil sector training spend in Nigeria

Ivory Coast World Cup star Wahi under French police probe for spot-fixing Report

US man gets five years jail for abusing corpse

14-point US-Iran deal to end war

Governors restate support for state police to tackle insecurity

Oil prices sink further as Trump signs deal to reopen Hormuz

Iran says missile programme not part of talks with US

Man arrested in Poland over killing of Putins critic

I never saw report behind Natashas suspension, says Kingibe

LEADERSHIP

Oil Slips Below $75 As US, Iran Agree Deal To End Major Supply Disruption

FG Concludes FCSSIP25 End-term Reviews, Outlines Next Phase Of Civil Service Reforms

‎“The Love Of My Life And My First Son” – 2Baba’s Wife, Natasha Gushes Over Hubby, Nino

FG Unveils Regional Development Policy

Nigeria Must Not Be Caught Off Guard On Ebola – Presidency

Nigerian Legion Urges Creation Of Ministry Of Veterans Affairs

DSS Urges Ban On Foreign Funding For Security Operations, Backs Trust Fund Bill

Ogun Bans School Graduation, End-Of-Session Parties

Xenophobia: FG To Evacuate All Willing Nigerians From South Africa Before June 30

INEC Registers 11,839 New Voters In Imo

N7.7bn Telecom Data Fraud: Police Arrest 5 Suspects, Recover N90m, Houses

NEC Approves N83.2bn To Mitigate Flooding, Climate Emergencies

NUPRC Targets 1.9mbpd Oil Production After Reaching 1.86mbpd In May

Ayra Starr Opens Up On ‘Hot Body,’ New Single ‘Tornado’ And What To Expect From Upcoming Album ‘Starr Girl’

FG Rules Out National Carrier, Says It’s Waste Of Resources

Insecurity: CUPP Backs Call On Tinubu To Lead Or Resign

Poor Data Infrastructure Undermines Banks AI Profitability Drive—Report

Xenophobia: Boycotting Pan-African Firms Threatens Jobs, Economic Integration – Mupita

THISDAY

NEC Approves N83.2bn To Mitigate Impact Of Flooding, Climate-related Emergencies

Ekiti APC Guber Primary: Appeal Court Slams Aspirant with N6m Costs

With Concerns, Governors Back State Police, Demand Safeguards, Other Provisos

El-Rufais Backers Take Nigerias Rule of Law Battle to Washington

Rights Activist Asks Senate to Pass State Police Bill

Zwingina: Forgotten Cornerstone Of June 12

Oborevwori Rallies Stakeholders to Tackle Insecurity in Delta

Insecurity: President Tinubu Urged to Declare State of Emergency in 19 Northern States

NGO Urges Traditional, Religious Leaders to End Harmful Acts against Women

SUN

Kidnappings: How I spent 175m to rescue my nephew Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

ADC will remain on ballot despite court ruling, Kingibe assures members

Rice, cash handouts wont solve Nigerians problems before elections Kingibe

Governors back state police review, nutrition, agriculture and solar power plans

I never endorsed Natashas suspension report, says Kingibe

Kingibe blasts NASS over alleged failure to curb excesses

El-Rufai trial: Sanusi reveals bail demands, supporters hire US firm

Media, CSOs demand Security Accord to protect journalists on the field

GUARDIAN

World Cup goals record nothing but a number, says Messi

Ivory Coast secure Africas first win at 2026 World Cup

FIFA WC row deepens as 13 Federations condemn UEFA Chief

Nigeria played, Pop Cola showed up

Violence, insecurity worsening household poverty, report reveals

FIFA must never compromise footballs universality Sepp Blatter

Partey Denied Entry Visa to Canada, Misses Ghanas World Cup Opener

2026 World Cup: England hit by equipment theft ahead of Croatia clash

Gafar Sakas productive campaign highlights growing promise in NPFL

Somalia referees case is unfortunate FIFA boss Infantino

ADC berates ruling APC for celebrating judges housing

INEC releases sensitive materials ahead of Ekiti poll

ADC youth wing petitions NJC, demands justice Lifus removal

Rivers to witness new era of peace, good governance, says Okocha

Police nab 30 suspected cultists during Ogun initiation

Police arrest one, neutralise another linked to Edo abduction

Joint security operation foils bandits attack, neutralises six in Zamfara communities

Bandits kill 6 farmers, injure 10 in Zamfara community

VANGUARD

M-East war: US lifts Iranian ports blockade as deal comes into force

950 rights activists, journalists, unionists killed, disappeared in 2025 UN

Info Minister rallies media, DSS, security agencies against terrorism, fake news

Insecurity: Govs seek swift establishment of state police

Awujale: Ogun govt, Olisa disown viral letter naming five princes

Obi seeks transparency in Nigerias borrowing, cites SAfricas $1bn loan

Alexx Ekubos death huge loss to Abia Gov Otti

Lagos fixes June 29 start date for 2026 junior WAEC exam

IGP visits NIPSS over deadly attack

Peter Obi wanted Aisha Yesufu to run for Reps, but she chose Senate NDC

DAILY TRUST

Senate vows to end OGFZA, NMDPRA jurisdictional conflict

World Cup: Mokoenas Penalty gives South Africa hope in 1-1 draw

Stakeholders hail Ikpemes book on sports development

World Cup: US soft pedals, grants waiver to goalkeepers mom after sons viral message

Bianca Ojukwu: Anti-migrant vigilantes have destroyed Mandelas sacrifice

Rtd General: Bandits are human beings like us, lets face them squarely

Kaduna Has Keyed Into Tinubus Reform AgendaUba Sani

Xenophobia: No Nigerian willing to leave South Africa will be abandoned FG

FCT: Even with tinted Permit, you may be arrested, Police Warn Vehicle Users

EFCC: How Sirika violated due process in awarding Nigeria Air contracts

Insecurity: Gov Radda meets Daura, Katsina emirs

Stop Blaming North for Insecurity, Ex-Generals tell Nigerians

New TELEGRAPH

Judges Quarters Erode Public Confidence, Independence Of Judiciary ADC

We Will Not Participate In Oyo LG Election APC Declares

Tinubu Hails DSP Barau For Contributions To Natl Devt On Birthday

Twin Attacks: Oyo Assembly Seeks Enhanced Security Measures In Oke-Ogun

Edo Community Head Applauds Okpebholos Road Project, Says Devt Has No Political Colour

EU, CSOs Strengthen Electoral Transparency With Ekiti Observation Hub

Echono Warns Against Political Interference In VC Appointments

Nigeria Surpasses OPEC Quota Due To Pipeline Security, Says PINL

Kwara: Police Dismiss Bandits Invasion Rumour, Warn Against False Alarm

LG Crisis: Osun Govt Seeks Police Protection As PDP-Elected Chairmen, Councillors Set To Resume

Bye-Election: Aiyedatiwa Rallies Support For APC Candidate In Ondo

Tinubu: No Citizen Should Be Victim Of National Devt

LG Crisis: Osun Govt Seeks Police Protection As PDP-Elected Chairmen, Councillors Set To Resume

2027 Edo South Senate Race: NDC Candidate Promises People-Oriented Projects

LG Crisis: Osun Govt Seeks Police Protection As PDP-Elected Chairmen, Councillors Set To Resume

Kaduna Has Keyed Into Tinubus Reform Agenda Sani

WOWICAN Elects New Leaders In Kaduna

Insecuriry: Misinformation Injurious To National Security FG

Nigeria, Africa Must Move Beyond Local Content Compliance To Building Industrial Capability Ogundare

Emulate South Africa Borrowing Pattern, Obi Urges Nigerian Govt

Zamfara NDC Tackles Gov Lawals Alleged Claim Denying Promise To End Banditry

Nigeria, Africa Must Move Beyond Local Content Compliance To Building Industrial Capability Ogundare

Regional Devt Ministry Unveils Natl Policy After Months Of Operations

EU/EIB Portfolio In Nigeria Hits 2.7bn As FG Commits To Deepen Relationship

Nigeria, Africa Must Move Beyond Local Content Compliance To Building Industrial Capability Ogundare

Fire Guts Polaris Bank Branch On Lagos Island

Stakeholders Call For Urgent Action To Free PWDs, Others In Bandits Den

Xenophobia: FG Assures Evacuation Of Nigerians From SAfrica June 30

UNICAL ToHost NUGA Games From November 14 To 24 VC

Bayelsa Deepens Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism

Police Zone 10 Meets Customs ACG To Improve Emergency Response Operations

MEMAN Proffers Solutions To Strengthen Nigeria, WAfricas Energy Future

Fatigue Doesnt Mean Laziness, Timi Dakolo Urges Rest For Men

Finally, Uzor Arukwe Pay Tribute To Alexx Ekubo

Poor performance: Sen Barau Seeks Quick Revocation Of Gwarzo Multi-Billion Naira RoadProject

FG Issues Transition Guidelines For Tax Acts 2025 Ahead Of January 2026 Rollout

FG Launches Cooperative Banks N200bn Capital Mobilizatio

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