Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH  

UPDATED: US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

Trump hails Supreme Court ruling on transgender sports bans

IG urges officers to plan early for retirement, learn new skills

Marketers reject fuel pricing curbs, threaten shutdown

DisCos earn N801bn despite persistent blackouts

UNILAG students, others win N35m JAMB-Rite awards

New TASFUED VC unveils five-year strategic roadmap

Abducted Osun LG vice chairman spends 22 days in captivity as negotiations continue

FG to scrap JSS, SSS separation policy after 20m pupils drop out

EU financiers expand Nigeria investment portfolio, unveil fresh 20m facility

FG targets 2.5tn independent revenue in 2026

14 FG funding, skills opportunities for Nigerian youths

Osun shuts Osogbo roads for flyover unveiling

Kwara cuts malaria by half, blames sanitation for 60% of cases

Agbakoba backs state police, warns against political control by govs

I am not coming to loot public funds, cleric-turned-politician tells constituents

World Bank rewards states with $27m for reforms

2026 sustainability rating excites ABUAD as Afe Babalola sets new target

New TASFUED VC unveils six-year strategic roadmap

FG sets up national laureate committee, unveils 365m annual prize

TCN announces planned 10-hour outage in Ondo communities

Three remanded for stealing, selling government insecticide-treated nets

Court fixes July 7 for hearing in PDP, INEC suit

FG plans national skills database to tackle unemployment

Compensate Lagos flood victims, probe coastal road, Doherty tells govt

Lagos seals club, hotel over noise pollution

UNIOSUN probes students death, announces overhaul of campus health services

Iran prepares for late supreme leader Khameneis funeral

Record number of new millionaires emerged in 2025 UBS

US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls sports

  THISDAY    

World Bank-assisted HOPE Governance Programme Okays $27m Incentives for Performing States

Arthur Eze Awards Scholarship to 50 Students of Northwest University Sokoto

FG to Scrap JSS, SSS Separation Policy After 20m Pupils Drop Out

FG Calls for Faster AfCFTA Implementation to Boost Industrialisation, Digital Trade

Obi Challenges Political Class to Prioritise Nigerias Survival Over 2027 Politics

DisCos Generate N203.61bn from Electricity Consumers in April-NERC

Court Grants Sowore Bail, Sets Fresh Conditions for Release

APC Chieftain Hails Wike on Abuja Transformation

Were Winning War Against Kidnapping, Robbery, Say Delta Police

Workers in Jubilant Mood as JAMB Prepares to Welcome New Registrar

Irri Technical College Project:Oborevwori Decries Delay

At NMDPRA Legal Advisers Forum, FG Warns Oil Marketers against Profiteering

NECA: Businesses Bearing SignificantBurden of FGs Economic Policies

Federal High Court Unveils New Pre-Election Practice Directions, Introduces Weekend Filing, Virtual Hearings

NAssembly Would Continue to Support Farmers to Boost Food Security , Says Sen Mustapha

Report: Nigeria, Russia, Israel, USA, Ranked Among Least Peaceful Countries in 2026

UNILAG Don Seeks Shift to Impact-Driven Doctoral Research to Accelerate Nigerias Development

FG Set to Issue Fresh N729bn Bond for Gencos as Debt Hits N6.8tn

Fuel Inflation Persists as Diesel Soars 86%, Petrol Climbs 55%, Kerosene Up 37% in One Year

SUN     

SGF calls for stronger fiscal governance, collaboration among oversight institutions

Nigeria committed to deepening cooperation with France CDS

Chaos in UNIOSUN as Army recruits allegedly invade hostels, harass, assault students

Retired police officers deserve dignity, opportunities after service IGP Disu

TETFund research identifies Benue as Nigerias emerging Lassa fever hotspot

NPA intensifies fight against port gridlock with coordinated task force

State police will threaten democracy, not end insecurity Buba Galadima

Terrorism: 79,323 people killed, 34,773 abducted in six years Investigation

2027: Victor Umeh alleges court ruling designed to stop NDC

World Cup: Everything to know about France vs Sweden match

World Cup: Everything to know about Cte dIvoire vs Norway match

Amusan dismisses season pressure after Paris triumph

How military troops saved us after Borno school attack Rescued teacher

Ex-COAS flags off Wamakko-Bunkari road project, praises Gov Aliyu

Tinubu cant wear Military uniform, fight terrorists

FEC okays N2.078tn in road projects in 10 states

APC presents nomination forms to Senate, Reps candidates in Oyo

2027: Atiku alleges renewed plot to keep ADC off ballot

Amid tempest across parties, SDP appears an oasis of tranquility as it vows to unseat APC

6 regions, 6 devt commissions: Where are the results

NDE seeks Delta partnership to expand job opportunities

Epileptic power disrupting cargo handling, logistics at ports APFFLON

NDIC remits N505bn to FG in 3yrs

Customs to commence green tax surcharge July 1

DisCos revenue collection hit N630.93bn in Q4 2025 NBS

FG plans hydrogen fuel to power industries

     

GUARDIAN    

2027: NDC Positions Obi as Opposition Consensus Choice Amid Coalition Talks

Im not interested in politics, but committed to Nigerias Progress Obasanjo insists

Rep seeks disqualification of aspirant declared winner in Ekiti APC primary

2027: Kwara Christian leaders ask Tinubu to consider APC ticket for Christian candidate

President Tinubu, Gov Radda will be re-elected in 2027, APC stalwart says

Atiku alleges fresh plot to Keep ADC off 2027 ballot

Security operatives urge intelligence sharing to tackle insecurity

Plateau community decries killing of leader

Police arrest two over alleged self-kidnap in Edo

NSCDC arrests seven over vandalism, theft in Lagos

Navy rescues Lagos building collapse victims, evacuates them to hospital

Four men bag 95 years for gang-raping minor in Niger

ECOWAS Court launches e-platform to enhance justice delivery

Xenophobia: South Africa declares 30 June normal working day amid anti-immigrant protests

EU calls for faster visas, stable policies as trade with Nigeria climbs to 31%

Customs prepares port users for July 1 green tax, fiscal surcharge enforcement

Inflation: Healthy meal costs Nigerians more as daily diet hits N1,589

Investors gain nearly N47tr in H1 amid sustained confidence, others

EIB, DBN seal 200m pact to boost Nigerias green, digital economy

How to prevent strategy execution failure 9: Why most leaders still wont execute (And what must change now

Akata to channel oil benefits to host communities, seeks fresh capital

Despite demand, gas flaring in Nigeria up by 8% as global burn-off hits 6-year high

How Nigeria can leverage geopolitical turmoil for economic transformation

Experts seek stronger data protection measures ahead of 2027 elections

Stakeholders seek stronger UK-Nigeria legal pact to boost investment

VANGUARD           

FG moves to improve access to Land for affordable homes

Nigeria, France deepen defence cooperation through strategic talks

Borno school attack: 37 children still missing — Parents

2027: Appeal Court receives six grounds of appeal to halt INECs registration of ADA

Gov. Oborevwori tasks corps members on peaceful coexistence, mutual respect

Xenophobia: FG seeks compensation from South Africa over properties Nigerians leave behind

Air Peace returns 533 Nigerians as S/Africa evacuation continues

Heavy downpour triggers widespread flooding in Lagos

Falana urges ECOWAS to establish A-Court over conflicting judgments

No cause for alarm, Nasarawa NDC tells members, as party appeals deregistration ruling

Xenophobic attacks: Humanitarian Affairs minister hails returnees resilience

Diri dethrones Bayelsa traditional ruler

Warri South Council recognises Itsekiri, Urhobo as indigenous communities

ASUU gives Makinde, AbdulRazaq strike ultimatum over 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement

5 Africans lead race for FIFAs Best Young Player award at 2026 World Cup

20m Nigerian children lost between primary, secondary school

Your service today shapes Nigerias future, Sanwo-Olu tells corps members

APC Group slams Ondo protest, accuses Aiyedatiwa camp of fueling crisis

FG borrowing not immoral, says Finance Minister

Flood: NEMA intensifies early warning campaign, seeks stronger inter-agency collaboration

Not voting in elections is a sin, CAN chairman tells Christians

UK introduces 10,000 repayment rule for asylum seekers seeking settlement

2027: Adegbonmire emerges APC candidate for Ondo Central, seeks party unity

NRC grants Lagos permanent licence to operate red line rail

CAF rejects plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 countries

Ballon dOr: Organisers reveal criteria to win 2026 award

Floods displace Lagos residents, shut businesses, disrupt traffic

Wabara, Ben Obi mobilise diaspora support for free, fair 2027 polls in US

Death toll from Ghanas flood climbs to 12

C/River govt marks PDP deputy gov candidate house, others for demolition

Obi demands transparency, wants INEC to publish candidates credentials

CVR phase 3: INEC registers 1.5m Nigerians in 7 weeks

FG to engage South Africa over compensation for returning Nigerians

Gunmen storm Plateau mining site, kill three, injure two

UNIOSUN students block road, protest alleged assault by Army recruits

                     

LEADERSHIP      

FG Reports Nearly 50% Improvement In Constituency Project Verification

Army Probes Alleged Assault Of Osun Varsity Students By Soldiers

Nigerians In South Africa Must Stay Alert, Connected — Presidency

Ogidi Murder: ASP Nuhu, 4 Police Officers Plead Not Guilty

Turaki-led PDP Condemns Arrest of Akwa Ibom Spokesman

Delta Lawmaker Loses Seat After Dumping APC For NDC

ASUU Gives ESUT July Deadline To Implement 2025 Agreement Or Face Strike

North-West Troops Rescue 6 Kidnap Victims, Kill 2 Bandits, Arrest 8 Collaborators

Nigeria Records 79,323 Terror Deaths, 34,773 Abductions In 6 Years

Dangote Partners Congo National Oil Firm To Strengthen Energy Security, Deepen Africa’s Industrial 


NPA Launches Task Force Against Renewed Gridlock On Port Access Road

Terrorists Now Recruit, Raise Funds Online, Nigerian Army Warns

Pope Leo Appoints 2 Nigerians To Key Vatican Roles

Unknown Gunmen Kill 2 Police Officers In Rivers

‎“I Won’t Show Up Unless You Pay” – Carter Efe replies Babcock University Over Lawsuit

Peller Vows To Return To School For Jarvis Amid ‘Olodo Uprising’ Backlash

FG Unveils N365m National Laureate Programme To Reward Academic Excellence

2027 Polls: Kwankwaso Has Completed Uploading His Details On INEC Portal — Dickson

NCAA Achieves 65% Passenger Complaint Resolution Rate, Targets 90% By Year End

2027 Poll: Publish Aspirants’ Certificates, Obi Tells INEC

Repatriated Nigerians Warn Compatriots Against Migration To South Africa, Say Country Not Safe

UNILAG Confirms Stranded Students Are Returning Home After China Travel Ordeal

BREAKING: US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid To End Birthright Citizenship

ADC Youths Protest in Abuja, Demand Removal of Judge Over Deregistration Ruling

UK Unveils £10,000 Repayment Policy For Asylum Seekers

Moroccan World Cup Win Sparks Celebrations, Arrests in Netherlands

Court Reserves Judgement In Mompha’s Alleged N6bn Money Laundering Case

Tobi Amusan Shrugs Off Pressure After Paris Victory

US Security Chief Celebrates Iran’s World Cup Exit With ‘Happy Dance’

INEC Enlists Media In Battle Against Vote Buying Ahead Of Osun Guber Poll

June 30 Deadline: When Citizens Set Immigration Policy In South Africa

JUST-IN: 271 Nigerian Evacuees Arrive Lagos From South Africa  

DAILY TRUST     

NDE woos Delta govt on job opportunities expansion

18 Sokoto residents returning from Lagos die In Kebbi

3 shot dead as Gunmen hit Plateau mining site

EXPLAINER: From Khaki to Adire, boots to crocs, inside Tinubus NYSC reform

How soldiers broke into our hostels, stripped female students UNIOSUN

2027: Obi asks INEC to publish candidates certificates

2027: ADC confirms receipt of INEC Access code

Xenophobia: 269 Nigerians return from South Africa, many still stranded

Access Code: Peter Obis name has been uploaded on INEC portal NDC leader

Firm launches scheme to engage 36,000 youths in agric mechanisation

Police arrest 86 suspects, rescue 18 kidnap victims in Delta

Gunmen kill 82-year-old man, 1 other in Plateau

FG to launch digital platform to track schools, learners nationwide

FEC approves $1.2bn for SokotoBadagry highway, $160m Niger solar project

Deteriorating security situation can lead to state of emergency, Peace Institute warns

Troops kill 2 terrorists, arrest 8 suspects in Kaduna, Zamfara

ASUU threatens strike in 11 state varsities over unpaid allowance

Benue communities sign peace accord on natural resource sharing

NSCIA warns against marginalisation of Muslims, Islam in Nigeria

FEC approves upgrade of snakebite treatment centre in Gombe

Abducted Borno VP: How military aircraft forced terrorists to flee, allowed us escape

Dicksons ally, kinsmen join APC after court judgment

2027: Theres fresh plot to keep ADC off the ballot Atiku

Ondo APC women, youth protest alleged alteration of primary results, block governors convoy

How best to preserve Herbert Macaulays legacy 80 years after death Bode George

Circulating list of successful candidates fake APC

Xenophobia: 25,000 foreigners repatriated from South Africa

Floods paralyse Ghana capital, kill 3

NEW TELEGRAPH

Babcock Varsity Moves To Sue Carter Efe Over Alleged Certificate Forgery

Sanwo-Olu Seeks Stronger Partnerships As FG, Lagos, 57 Councils Launch School Breakfast Initiative

Samuel Oladipo Unveils Vision For TASFUED As New VC

FTSE Russell Delays Nigerias Frontier Market Reclassification Over T+1 Settlement Review

Osun 2026: Omisore Reaffirms APC Membership, Dismisses Defection Rumours

Bayelsa Govt To Arraign Key Suspect In 2025 Abduction Of Justice Omukoro

PAAU Boosts Campus Security With Two Patrol Vehicles

CRiver: Weapon Handling Requires Discipline, Sound Judgment CP Afegbua

Implement 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement In EAUE, LAUTECH, KWASU, ASUU Tells Makinde, AbdulRazaq

FTSE Russell Delays Nigerias Frontier Market Reclassification Over T+1 Settlement Review

NPA Introduces Multi-Agency Task Force To Combat Traffic Gridlock

Nigerian Capital Market Poised For Mild Recovery In H2 2026 Despite Inflation, Election Risks

Retail Growth With Purpose: How Itel Home Is Expanding Access To Quality Technology Across Nigeria

Gunmen Kill Two Policemen, Injure Another In Rivers

Atiku Demands Gbajabiamilas Suspension Over Alleged N400m Bribe

Nigerian Capital Market Poised For Mild Recovery In H2 2026 Despite Inflation, Election Risks

Implement 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement In EAUE, LAUTECH, KWASU, ASUU Tells Makinde, AbdulRazaq

Amotekun Arrests Family Of Kidnappers, Recovers Ransom

Implement 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement In EAUE, LAUTECH, KWASU, ASUU Tells Makinde, AbdulRazaq

Nigerian Capital Market Poised For Mild Recovery In H2 2026 Despite Inflation, Election Risks

Dont Blackmail Govt Over Borrowing, Finance Minister Tells Nigerians

BLUEPRINT       

World Cup 2026: US security chief danced happy dance after Iran exit

Peter Obi to INEC: Publish candidates certificates, credentials

US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans

Celebrity boxing bout: Portable, Charles Okocha set to reignite rivalry

The CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship

Venezuela earthquake leaves football community in pain

Lagos police arrest 5 suspected cultists, recover weapons, 500 SIM cards, hard drugs

Dogara commiserates with APC National Secretary over mothers death

TVET: FG, Singapore train 120 Nigerian teachers on technical, vocational education

NWUS strengthens academic partnership with London Business School, University of East London

Arthur Eze offers scholarship for 50 Northwest University Sokoto students

Happening now: Xenophobic violence spreads across South Africa as Nigerians, others flee

Breaking: FG scraps JSS, SSS secondary education system amidst rise in out of school children

NDIC pays N33.59bn to uninsured depositors of failed banks

2027 elections: INEC has restored NDC nomination portal access Dickson

Breaking: US Supreme Court rejects Trumps bid to restrict birthright citizenship

Xenophobia: More Nigerians return from South Africa

NIS launches eight-week summer basic coaching programme in Uyo

World Cup 2026: Salah in late fitness battle for Egypt ahead of Australia round of 32 clash

Lagos airport: FAAN restores flight operations

Murder of Miyetti leader in Benue: SAN writes Tinubu, alerts on threat of reprisal attacks

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