Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 LEADERSHIP  

𝗨.𝗦. To 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗢𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝘇, Impose 𝟮𝟬% 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝗙𝗲e -Trump

UK Bans Support For Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Introduces 14-Year Jail Term For Backers

Court Did Not Nullify ADC Primaries, Atiku Insists, Heads To Supreme Court

‎FG Approves 1,200 Take-Off Staff for FUTA Teaching Hospital ‎

Court Reserves Judgment On Pantami’s PDP Candidacy For Gombe 2027

Import Duty Waivers Hit N34tn In 2025, Customs Tells Senate

Tinubu, Gowon, Others Say Buhari Put Nigeria Above Personal Interest

MACBAN Denies Members’ Involvement In Otukpo Killings

Makinde Urges UN, International Community To Probe Oyo School Abduction

Troops Arrest Terrorists’ Logistics Suppliers, Recover Weapons In Kaduna

Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Murder Of 20-Year-Old Wife In Nasarawa

IPPG Calls For Coordinated Reforms To Make Nigeria’s Oil Industry Globally Competitive

Parents Fear Returning Children To School After 56-Day Ordeal Of Rescued Oriire Victims

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹l 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – FG

Wole Soyinka Quietly Pays Onyeka Nwelue’s ₦39m Medical Bill

Rescued Principal Reveals Why Kidnappers Killed 2 Oyo Teachers

BREAKING: 60-Year-Old Oyo Headmaster Regains Freedom 48 Hours After N5m Ransom Payment

FG Targets End To Building Collapse With New Built Environment Law

Oriire Abduction: We Will Take Measures To Regulate Movements Around National Park Corridors – Makinde

ICPC, Power Ministry Move To Tackle Corruption In Power Sector

Meta’s $50bn AI Infrastructure Signals Growing Demand For Data Centre Expansion

Spanish Embassy Trains Nigerian Journalists To Tackle Electoral Disinformation Ahead Of 2027 Polls

Appeal Court Judgement Does Not Affect Our Primaries – ADC

PFIPC Scandal: Adeyemi Urges Tinubu To Probe Alleged ₦1.3bn Budget Scandal

Terrorists Will Think Twice Before School Abductions After Oyo Rescue — Ex-DSS Director

Court Fixes July 21 For Trial Of 4 Accused Of Hacking Company Financial Records

US Backs Nigeria To Prosecute Terrorism- Related Offences

Sowore Unveils 2027 Education Plan, Promises Free Schooling, WAEC, NECO Exams Writing

Obudu Market Fire: Traders Seek Urgent SEMA, NEMA Relief After N53m Losses

Troops Foil ISWAP Infiltration Attempt In Borno, Recover Terrorists’ Camcorder

We Never Thought Of Seeing Our Loved Ones Again – Husband Of Rescued Principal

Rescue: MURIC Seeks Compensation For Victims, Immortalisation Of Dead Soldiers

BREAKING: Appeal Court Stops INEC From Recognising Mark-Led ADC Congresses

Omo-Agege Promises Ethiope State Bill In 2027, Blames Buhari Administration For Delay

Makinde ‘ll Win 2027 Presidential Election – APM

Customs Seize Petrol Worth N38m, Vehicles in Anti‑smuggling Raid

Benue Killings: MACBAN Denies Herders’ Involvement In Otukpo Attack

Manchester United Sign Santos From Chelsea, Éderson Move Hits Snag

Court Rejects Sowore’s Request To Delay Cyberbullying Trial, Orders Continuation Of Defence

‎Blossom Chukwujekwu And Wife, Ehinome Welcome Their First Child

Canada Begins Quarterly Grocery Benefit Payments To Support Low-Income Households

How To Renew Your Passports Online: A Step-By-Step Guide For Nigerians Abroad

Manchester United Accelerate Talks With Aston Villa For Tielemans

Nigeria U18 Boys Storm AfroBasket After Unbeaten Zone 3 Triumph

2027 Poll: Only Recognised Party Leadership Gets Candidate Nomination Portal Access, Says INEC

PUNCH      

US could take over Strait of Hormuz, seek payment for security Trump

Customs blame N34tn duty waivers for revenue losses

Customs auction 20,500 litres of petrol in Lagos

Oyo abduction: Presidency slams Makinde over demand for UN probe

Why I asked for my car after rescue Oyo principal

We wont lose sleep, Atiku rallies ADC supporters, insists primaries valid

Buharis legacy of integrity, service will inspire Nigeria Tinubu

EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks

UN, FG seek innovative financing to fast-track SDGs before 2030

Sowore offers to help DJ Chicken get out of prison

VIDEO: Nigerians deserve full transparency, Makinde seeks UN probe into Oyo abduction

Ekiti approves N16.75bn for road, streetlight projects

Fix fuel pricing system, not just pump price, don urges FG

Why abducted Oyo teachers were killed by kidnappers Rescued school principal

EFCC arraigns entertainment CEO over alleged N16.8m dud cheque

ADC rejects Abuja court ruling, heads to Supreme Court

I stopped making my hair, Funke Akindele reveals how her movie earned N2.7bn

US immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting Official

FG develops standard procedures for disarmament, reintegration operations

PFIPC scandal: US lobbying firm offers to help fake DG seek asylum

Ex-Force PRO Benjamin Hundeyin appointed as Mopol commander in Delta

Atiku mourns Rhodes-Vivours mother, prays for family

Xenophobia: Okpebholo pledges N41m support for Edo returnees from South Africa

ACourt upholds order barring INEC from recognising Mark-led ADC congresse

Makinde effects minor cabinet reshuffle, swears in new commissioner

Adeleke seeks visa ban on Osun opposition leaders over killings

James Bond should remain white, male, says former casting director

Police arrest 123 over fake number plates in Kano, recover pistol

Army intercepts arms trafficking syndicate, seizes rifles in Kaduna

NUT demands swift rescue of abducted Oyo headmaster

Were proud of you, Afenifere leader, Fasoranti eulogises Wole Soyinka at 92

Nigeria was flourishing under Buhari Ex-aviation minister Sirika

Court remands blogger over defamation of Soludo, son

Abuja court remands two siblings over fathers fatal stabbing

THISDAY    

Breaking: Appeal Court Affirms Judgement Barring INEC from Recognizing David Mark-led ADC Congresses

APC Youth Wing Announces N17.5m Grants for Young Professionals in Energy Sector

Heavy Rain Leaves Lagos Commuters Stranded, Hike in Transport Fare

ICPC Arraigns Ex-Minister, Nnaji, Over Alleged Forgery

FG Suspends Planned Increase in WAEC, NECO Registration Fees

Kekere-Ekun Harps on Lawyers Support Towards Judicial Reforms Success

FG Approves Reviewed Scheme of Service NiMet

65 Battalion Troops Intercept Large Consignment of Illicit Drugs Along LagosCalabar Coastal Road

Driven by Interest Income, 12 Banks Generated N7.2tn Gross Earnings in Q1

SUN           

Court rejects Sowores bid for long adjournment in Tinubu defamation trial

26,961 Nigerians to benefit as NDE expands Renewed Hope employment scheme

Oyo rescue: NUT demands stronger security for schools nationwide

Examination fees hike should never have been introduced Obi

Suspension of WAEC, NECO fees hike victory for Nigerians Atiku

Kano govt rejects disputed population, social figures

State police: President can intervene if governors abuse powers Barau

Ex-Minister Nnaji pleads not guilty in forgery trial, gets N20m bail

WAEC, NECO fees should not be paid by students Aisha Yesufu

Akpabio: NASS initiating economic framework to tackle cost-of-living hardship

Nigeria strengthens maritime leadership as Fadahunsi emerges vice chairman of EAtHC

Why NIN doesnt always lead to kidnappers NIMC DG

ACF, MBF, NOSCEF, Plang, others differ on APC 2027 Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket

PDP: Weve uploaded names of our candidates on INEC portal Wikes faction

5m voters risk disenfranchisement in bandits ravaged Northern communities

Obis political witchhunt: Nigerians must not be suppressed, warns PDP chieftain

France deploys extra police ahead of Spain World Cup semi-final

First floating LNG project: UTM Offshore targets September final investment decision

Illegal refining, oil theft networks growing more sophisticated across Niger Delta Report

Export goods trapped as tanker gridlock chokes port roads

GUARDIAN    

Flood wreaks havoc in Akwa Ibom

Motorists lament as Mile 2-Apapa gridlock persists eight years after presidential intervention

Let accountability prevail in probe of NNPCLs N210tr shortfall

Operators upbeat on fresh listings as Nigerian equities remain bullish

Flooding exposes insurance penetration, coverage gap

Haaland says Norways World Cup run will Inspire new generation

Drug Abuse: Marwa urges girl-child protection, seeks partnership with traditional rulers

Troops intercept truck conveying illicit drugs on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road

NDLEA intercepts 100 meth pellets excreted by suspected trafficker, seizes N10.3 billion-worth cannabis shipment

Inflation worry, weak purchasing power undermining 4.1% growth outlook

Insurers seek stronger oil sector alliance to deepen local content

Industrial goods stocks lead market gains 10.6% in one week

NAMA unions reject privatisation proposal, demand 40% TSC allocation

VANGUARD    

Oil prices jump 9% to $82.90 on worsening US-Iran conflict

Well resume Iran port blockade Tuesday US military

 Iran FM mocks Trump over tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage

Naira depreciates to N1,420/$ in parallel market

Lalong honours Buhari one year after, hails legacy of integrity, patriotism

Buhari gave his all to Nigeria Tinubu

US missions in UAE suspend consular appointments over security situation

DJ Chicken does not deserve to be in prison Sowore offers to help

Oil jumps 4% to $79 per barrel as US-Iran tensions escalate

Senate probes 34tn import duty waivers, threatens sanctions for defaulting MDAs

Appeal Court judgment wont affect ADC candidates, party insists

Atiku heads SCourt, insists ADC ticket intact despite court ruling on congresses

US immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting

Abia records swift rape convictions, jails child defilers for 30, 10 years

Police arrest suspected robber over alleged use of pistol-like lighter in Abia

Obi bemoans renewed killings in Benue, Plateau

Twelve US states sue to block Paramounts Warner Bros. takeover

LASTMA, FRSC, tank farm operators blamed for Mile 2-Apapa gridlock Source

Reps seek stronger reforms to tackle illegal mining, money laundering in extractive sector

Benue, Plateau killings: Time for decisive action, not assurances David Mark

Troops intercept suspected terrorists logistics suppliers, recover seven firearms in Kaduna

They killed our colleagues to pressure govt; left us with scars Rescued Oyo principal

APC youths seek end to Up NEPA, unveil N17.5m Energy Fellowship

Canada reveals 5 visa application mistakes that could get you banned for five years

ADC alleges forged INEC documents over fake nomination upload

No secrecy over nurses death, Umahi insists, sues accusers

Breaking: Appeal Court bars INEC from recognising Mark-led ADC congresses

  DAILY TRUST     

BREAKING: ICPC wont indict Gbajabiamila Phantom Council DG

Parents seeking justice for raped minor accuse police of demanding N50k for investigation

Dont lose sleep, Atiku tells ADC supporters over judgment on congresses

Zamfara distributes 72,000 fertiliser bags to farmers, unveils wet season support

ADC: Appeal Court Judgement has no effect on our primaries

Tinubu: Buhari Earned Nigerians Trust Beyond Power

State police will strengthen governors role in tackling insecurity Gov. Lawal

Fresh setback for Mark-led ADC as Appeal Court nullifies Congresses, convention

Iran Standoff: US To Charge Ships 20% for Safe Strait of Hormuz Passage

Gowon: Buhari Governed Nigeria Without Regional Bias, Treated All Equally

Certificate Forgery: Court fixes July 21 for commencement of Nnajis trial

Court Rejects Sowores Request for Extended Adjournment in Defamation Trial

Katsina: Kurfi granted bail in alleged defamation case

NUT demands rescue of all kidnapped teachers, pupils

INEC Denies Giving Nafiu Bala Access to Nomination Portal

Buhari left a flourishing nation, says Sirika

Police recover pistol, stolen car, intercept 123 vehicles in Kano

Ondo Suspends 27 Students Indefinitely Over Misconduct

FG suspends planned WAEC, NECO fee hike

2027: APM names Bala as Makindes running mate

CAN Hails Rescue of Oyo Abductees, Urges Government Not to Forget Others Still in Captivity
Nigerianpolitical news

Parents demand N100,000 minimum pay for Sokoto teachers

SERAP sues INEC over failure to prob alleged diversion of N800bn for campaign

He was our hope: Father mourns 28-yr-old lieutenant killed in Oyo rescue operation

Parents of abducted Borno pupils mount pressure after Oyo rescue

1 agency, 2 heads: Wikes ally remains in office despite Tinubus directive

9 family members, 27 others killed in Plateau, Benue, Niger

APC rules out substitution of Assembly candidates in Nasarawa

How market leadership tussle renews FCT, Niger boundary dispute

FCT commissioner fumes over waste disposal on new road

Hardship: Meat sales drop as families switch to fish, egg, pomo

AUTHORITY        

Otukpo Massacre: Ochetoha Demands Action, Says Security Ignored Advance Warning

Anambra police command arraigns blogger over defamatory reports against Gov Soludos family

2027: No opposition against Tinubu in Rivers ALGON chair

FG suspends planned increase in WAEC, NECO registration fees

The seal of continuity: Why the Tinubu-Shettima ticket for 2027 is a strategic masterstroke

Court rejects Sowores bid for long adjournment in trial for allegedly defaming President Tinubu

Govt blames unapproved drainage projects for erosion crisis in Anambra

NEW TELEGRAPH

Reps Seek Support Of Security Agencies, Regulators To End Illegal Mining

Gov Otu Praises Imokes Bridge Foundation For Raising New Leaders

NIMASA Deepens Campaign Against Stowaways At Snake Island

Ohanaeze Crisis Deepens In Bayelsa As Rival Leaders Trade Allegations

Flooding: Well Strengthen Anti-Dumping Laws In Lagos AAC Guber Candidate

Fasoranti Hails Soyinka At 92, Says Hes A Shining Star

2027: APM Uploads Makinde, Other Candidates To INEC Portal

Shettima, Gowon, Others Attend Buharis One-Year Remembrance

Nigerias Crude Oil Production Increased By 25,000bd In June OPEC

ADC Crisis: Sokoto High Court Fines Party Counsel

Candidates Nomination: Investigate Nafiu Balas Claim, ADC Tells INEC

Suspension Of Examination Fees Is Victory For Nigerians Obi

U.S. Military Launches Fresh Airstrikes On Iran

EFCC Appeals N10m Defamation Judgment In Agunloye Mambilla Project Case

FG Suspends Planned WAEC, NECO Fee Hike After Public Outcry

BLUEPRINT           

Oil magnate seeks court order to halt prosecution over official passport

NDLEA intercepts N10.3bn drugs at Apapa seaport0

Soyinka @ 92: Youre a pride to Nigeria, Africa, says Fasoranti

Otukpo killings: Security ignored initial warnings, Ochetoha KIdoma reveals, demands action

Rescue of Oyo kidnap victims has renewed peoples hope Aremu

U.S.-Iran attacks: Egypt, Saudi Arabia call for de-escalation, freedom of navigation

Manchester United sign 48m Santos, close in on Tielemans

Nigeria moves to expand consumer credit as CREDICORP, NCGCL seal partnership

Mega stocks: Market capitalisation rises to N9.34tn on renewed buying interest

Digital payments fuelling Nigerias $11.09bn food service industry Moniepoint

Defamation: Court rejects Sowores bid for long adjournment

Breaking: Appeal Court bars INEC from recognising David Mark-led ADC congresses

Breaking: Nigerian Army hands over rescued Oriire pupils, teachers to Oyo government

Official: Manchester United complete 50m move for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos

Trumps envoy backs England for World Cup 2026 title after US exit

Davido reveals greatest fear about music career

Osimhen hints at return to school

28-year-old army lieutenant killed in Oyo rescue operation laid to rest

Minister leads charge as ECAN stages education summit

Breaking: FG makes u-turn on WAEC, NECO examination registration fees increase

 

                                                      

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