Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 12 July 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST     

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz amid fresh hostilities with US

Cash-Strapped Barcelona Seeks 210m Loan for Transfers, Operations

Fight bandits, not critics, coalition tells Katsina govt

Kano Pillars appoint Ogunmodede as Technical Adviser

Ondo: Police Arrest Man For Faking Own Kidnap

Ondo Varsity Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

Oyo rescue: You should have addressed the nation, Atiku tells Tinubu

Police Arrest 80-yr-old, 7 Others Over Killing Of Benue MACBAN Chairman

Low voter turnout mars Edo LG election

Moses Simon: I was dropped because of tribalism at Rangers

DSS releases journalist carrying drone after IPI Nigerias intervention

NASS proposes Electoral College model to fill womens special seats

Government must tackle insecurity with sincerity- Cleric

No president can change Nigerias fortune alone Lecturer

Only independent panel will unravel phantom agency

FG targets 30% cut in cancer burden by 2030

Adamawa ADC govship candidate fined N3m for pasting posters

Emir of Zazzau seeks electronic voting for Nigerias elections

Why we wrote 191 letters to INEC within a year SDP

Olawepo-Hashim sues Accord, INEC, wants to be upheld as partys presidential candidate

Presidency: Abductors of Oyo pupils, teachers in DSS custody

Keyamo: Obi refused to pay fine after violating airport parking rules

Expert: How Local-language fact-check can curb electoral disinformation

JUST IN: One killed, workers trapped as Gombe Assembly complex collapses

Court sends DJ Chicken to Kirikiri over death threat against Seyi Tinubu

Bandit Commander Killed, Scores of Terrorists Hit as Airstrikes target large Motorcycle Convoy

OYC commends Makinde, security agencies over release of Oyo pupils, teachers

REVEALED: Nigeria has highest number of private jets in Africa

World Cup: Merino winner sends Spain to semi-final

PUNCH     

US lawmaker says armed Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank

US-based Nigerian prof bags NiDCOM diaspora merit award

Looting the dead: How accident scenes turn hunting grounds for criminals

No deadline extension for 2027 presidential candidate submission – INEC

Nigeria gets additional $208.3m W’Bank loan for cash transfer

Inside growing allegations of brutality, extrajudicial killings by Anambra security operatives

NELFUND debunks report of suspension of student upkeep allowances

Edo LG poll: 30-year-old wins Ovia South West

Millions flee as Typhoon Bavi hits China, causes travel disruption

Remi Tinubu defends akara comment, appeals to Davido, others to fund poor

Oyo school rescue: Atiku fires back at presidency over claims of silence

ADC urges FG to rescue Borno, Kwara kidnap victims after Oyo operation

2027: Jigawa APC committee meets aspirants, submits report to gov

Iran supreme leader vows revenge for fathers killing

Abia to sanction schools collecting illegal graduation levies

Experts blame high cost of care, doctors shortage for Africas cancer deaths

2027: LP unveils female veteran nurse as vice presidential candidate

Over 43,000 new voters register in Adamawa CVR exercise INEC

VIDEO: Makinde visits rescued Oyo pupils, teachers at military hospital

NAF airstrikes kill terrorists, destroy enclave in Borno

Police arrest five suspected cultists in Lagos

Man arrested in ex-UK minister murder released from custody

What you need to know: UK tightens immigration rules affecting work, study, family visas

12 football transfers you may have missed this summer

FULL LIST: UK confirms countries that need visas for stays under six months

Oyo school rescue lesson of effective collaboration, says CDHR

Oyo rescue shows security forces can beat crime with support Olawepo-Hashim

Silenced voices: Imo school for the deaf where students battle neglect, rape

Airport row: Keyamo gives Obi seven-day ultimatum to apologise

Three Mexicans, seven others remanded over N480bn meth lab

Rivers Assembly promises speedy consideration of Fubaras N1.854tn budget

Fake agency: Abure, ex-minister deny links to late suspect

Deadly trust: Unregulated workforce where domestic workers kill employers

Nigerians lament poor passport processing at London embassy

Let court decide Gbajabiamila case on fake agency

ACF seeks transparency in northern security trust fund

  THISDAY    

Internal Crisis Erupts in NAAPE over NCAA, NAMA Contest on 5% TSC Sharing Formula

Makinde, Soun visit Rescued Oriire Pupils, Teachers in Military Hospital

CSOs Urge Tinubu to Probe Alleged Military-Backed Land Invasion in Abuja

Ogun Farmers Restate Confidence in Abioduns Agric Policies, Reject Blackmail

Ejike Ndiulo Moves to Academia, Joins Covenant University

Media Organisation Initiates Idea-driven Pathway for SEast Growth, Says Zone Must Start Trading in Ideas for Devt

Eruani Advocates Intellectual Activism, High-Level Competence To DriveProgress

Senate Probes Alleged $71.65m, N30.7bn NDDC Remittance Default by Oil Firm

SUN      

Calabar flood victims count losses in millions after devastating downpour

Sanwo-Olu hails rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers

Gani Adams hails FG, Oyo, security agencies over rescue of abducted pupils, teachers

Senate probes alleged $71.65m, N30.7bn NDDC remittance default by oil firm

Why rescued Oyo pupils are yet to rejoin their families Makinde

Makinde visits rescued Oriire pupils, promises full briefing on kidnap saga

Why FG didnt pay ransom to kidnappers of Oyo school pupils, teachers Igboho

Peter Obi lauds rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers

First Lady urges Nigerians to register for NIN, calls for greater investment in people on World Population Day

Atiku lauds rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers

My uncle is never coming home Niece of slain Ogbomoso teacher reacts as abducted pupils regain freedom

NIMC, NIPOST tackle fake addresses with new digital system

  GUARDIAN    

Group deplores state of abattoirs in Nigeria, floats digital marketplace

Migratory birds and crisis of ecological neglect

NCC and telecoms sector development in Nigeria

Customs deepens border security ties with NAQS, reaffirms commitment to protecting Nigerias economy

Dangote Cement targets 20% emissions cut, 80MTPA capacity by 2030

Reliable electricity is vital for Africas growth

Rite Foods wins national sustainability achievement award

TETFund tasks scientists on homegrown lassa fever vaccine to tackle disease

NNPC slashes operational costs by $3.4b in one year

Aliyu flags-off free fertiliser distribution, warns against diversion

Take Advantage of renewed hope support, value chain programme, BOA, Japtini urge taraba farmers

Bridging hatcheries gap in poultry enterprise

Nigeria Food Summit 2026 launches national campaign on food industry standardisation

How Tantitas surveillance operations in Niger Delta boosts Nigerias $1tr economy drive, ecological recovery

Despite N2.7bn ecology fund, Lagos canals remain clogged

2026 World Cup: Belgium Out to End Spains Clean Sheet Streak

Build winning systems, talent alone cannot win titles, coach Okonji tells Nigeria

VANGUARD        

 King Charles meets Prince Harry, Meghan, children first time in 4 yrs

Akara: Burna Boy, Davido should do more charitable works Remi Tinubu

Noskova defeats fellow Czech Muchova to win first Wimbledon title

NELFUND debunks fake upkeep suspension notice

ADC to FG: Stop measuring success by rescues, prevent kidnappings

Rescued Oyo victims undergoing medical checks, will be handed to Makinde Presidency

Rescued Oriire pupils, teachers to remain under observation for 48 hrs Makinde

Iran supreme leader vows revenge for fathers killing

HURIWA to FG: Reveal full details of Oyo pupils release, compensate victims

Oriire rescue shows criminals can be defeated with strong political backing Gbenga Hashim

Court bars non-specialist police lawyers from civil cases

2027: Labour Party unveils Bintu Konto as VP candidate

Journalists shut out as only Makinde gets access to rescued Oriire victims

Oyo rescue has renewed hope for fight against insecurity Sultan

UK updates list of countries that need visas for entry

NAF strikes kill scores of terrorists, destroy enclaves in Borno

Torrential downpour pulls down house, kills five in Calabar

UNILAGs English dept alumni holds maiden reunion

World cup 2026: African teams made us proud, but FIFA must fix refereeing Elumelu

2026 World Cup: African teams: Poor coaching or low self-esteem

One chair will remain empty forever Slain Oyo teachers family reacts to rescue

School Abductions: Focus on security, not reelection campaign, Atiku counsels Tinubu

African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

Rescued Oyo School pupils, teachers currently receiving medical treatment Army

Rehabilitating rescued Oyo teachers, pupils now our priority Makinde

Nigerian country music star The Country Man headlines International Cowboys & Cowgirls Day Festival in Kenya

Taylor Swift paid $160,000 for New York wedding permit Mayor

Oyo abduction: Security forces suffered casualties during rescue operation Military

Ebie opens door as NDDC lift operator climbs to Nigerian bar

Obi hails rescue of Oyo pupils, seeks stronger protection for schoolchildren

Nigeria shapes global anti-money laundering fight, wins top Egmont award

Military mustnt be used for land grabbing, CSOs tell FG

NYSC reform: Gowon, ex-Presidents must intervene before scheme loses its soul CSO

 LEADERSHIP         

Trump Warns US Will ‘Completely Decimate’ Iran If It Tries To Assassinate Him

UK Confirms Visa Requirement For Over 100 Countries Visiting Under 6 Months

PIA: Energy Firms Assure FG Of Commitment To Host Community Development

Obi To Umahi: Become Presidential Candidate Before Challenging Me To Debate

Abducted Benue Pastor Dies After Regaining Freedom From Captivity

Police Boss Urges Discipline As Drone Commander Bags Global Award

First Lady Explains ‘Akara’ Remark, Urges Celebrities To Support Poor Nigerians Nationwide

Low Turnout, Late Arrival Of Officials Mar Edo LG Polls, Okpebholo Says Exercise Peaceful

7 Killed, 5 Injured In Bauchi Crash Days After Ex-Deputy Governor’s Family Tragedy

Haaland Laughs Off Viral Majin Buu Comparisons: ‘I Don’t Disagree’

NDPHC Commences Restoration Of 225MW Gbarain NIPP Plant, Targets Completion In 12 Months

US Presses Iran To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz, Protect Commercial Shipping

ADC Urges FG To Rescue Borno, Kwara Kidnap Victims After Oyo Operation

HURIWA Seeks ₦50m Compensation For Freed Oyo Schoolchildren

2027 Poll: Labour Party Unveils Female Vice Presidential Candidate

How China Eradicated Absolute Poverty Through Targeted Development Policies — Xi Lin

Obi Cubana Urges Gratitude As He Reacts To Cubana Chief Priest’s Heartfelt Tribute

Trump Invited Me For Golf, Says England Captain Kane

Makinde Meets Rescued Students, Teachers At Military Hospital, Promises Rehabilitation, Reunification

Boko Haram Used AI Chatbots, Movies To Refine Attack Tactics, Report Says

AUTHORITY        

FG pushes national youth mental health policy to tackle growing crisis

Alausa hails Tinubu, security agencies over rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers

New identity law will leave no room for fraud, Fagbemi warns

NEW TELEGRAPH

Keyamo Directs FAAN To Fine Obi N25,000 For Wrongful Parking At Airport

Aiyedatiwa Commends Tinubu, Security Agencies Over Rescue Of Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers

NUPRC Hands Over 19 Petroleum Prospecting Licences To Winners Of 2024 Licensing Round

Obi Condemns Arrest Of Prof. Aghaji, Demands Respect For Rule Of Law

Kwankwaso Urges FG To Conduct Natl Census

World Population Day: Oluremi Tinubu Advocates Investments In People

NUPRC Hands Over 19 Petroleum Prospecting Licences To Winners Of 2024 Licensing Round

BLUEPRINT           

Gumi opposes killing of repentant terrorists

Makinde visits rescued Oyo school children, teachers, hails military

South African World Cup 2026 star confirmed dead

FCT FA backs Neurospark FCs NPFL promotion ambition after historic NNL qualification

2026 FCT League: Organisers announce kick-off date *Fixtures

Ogun 2027: Ijebu traditional council backs Adeola for governor

How women and children face safety issues, uncertainties inside Benue IDP camps

11m adolescents face mental health disorders in Nigeria Experts

Protest rocks Hungary over plans to oust President Tams Sulyok

Senate probes IOCs over non remittance of $71.65m, N30.7bn statutory contributions to NDDC

Group promotes Makinde, organises horse race, prayer in Kano

Heatwave-fueled blaze k!lls 12, leaves 23 missing in Southern Spain

Lagos police smash cult gang, arrest 5 suspects, recover weapons, hard drugs

How top Army General coordinated rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers

Aviation minister demands public apology, fine from Peter Obi over airport parking incident

Oriire: Oyo NUT hails rescue of abducted teachers, students

STEM: ExxonMobil Foundation, JA Nigeria organise boot camp for students in Abuja

ICPC arraigns FRSC officer over alleged N4.31 million job racketeering

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