Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 1 August 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

Infantino wrong man to lead FIFA, says Burnham

Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan

Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, recover 43 rustled sheep

Yahaya Bello meets Ribadu, hails Tinubu over security gains

Osun governor will emerge through free, fair election INEC chair

Tinubu inherited significant economic challenges Minister

Ikeja Club to mark 60th anniversary with medical outreach

Soyinka asks Tinubu to reopen unsolved killings, assassination cases

Obasanjo bombs Atiku: You’re my biggest mistake

Dickson warns against civilian dictatorship in Nigerias democracy
IG deploys new CP to oversee Osun election

FG urges students to embrace AI, coding as NELFUND disburses N282bn

Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest 10 suspects in Kano

US Mission hails Nigerian doctor over kidney care innovation

Canada introduces tougher financial scrutiny for international students

CJN bans use of Barrister title as name prefix at Supreme Court

Okpebholo releases N1bn for Edo pensioners gratuities

Why I appointed special assistant on dance- FCT council chair

Police, Catholic Diocese differ over Benue seminarians disappearance

Military rescues 397 kidnapped victims in July DHQ

I want to start acting soon- Davido

Anambra first lady marks 56th birthday, pledges more service

Nigerias daily gas supply hits 2.05bcf, but falls 35% short NUPRC

I need to go back and beg God Oloyede reflects on 10 years as JAMB registrar

UNIJOS records 200 cases of exam malpractice in one semester VC

UK returnee decries FCTA demolition of 75,000 Abuja business premises

THISDAY    

New JAMB Registrar Declares War on Exam Malpractice, Vows Tougher Crackdown

LASEPA Reopens Six Ikorodu Steel Firms After Environmental Compliance Improvements

Court Jails Two Chinese Nationals 25 Years Each for Illegal Export of Nigerias Lithium, Copper-bearing Minerals

PDP Faction Manually Submits Jonathan’s Name to INEC As Presidential Candidate

2027: INEC to Release Personal Particulars of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Today

Oriire Abduction: Oyo Sets Up Judicial Commission of Inquiry

Just In: PDP Faction Submits Jonathans Name To INEC As Presidential Candidate

Police: Criminals Use Fake Diplomatic Number Plates to Evade Security Checkpoints

DHQ: Troops Kill over 102 Terrorists, Criminals, Apprehend 345 in July

SCourt to Lawyers: Stop Using Barrister as a Prefix to Your Names

SUN         

Burna Boy names his football GOAT, rules out Ronaldo, Messi

FG begins power sector reset, targets stronger grid, 5,000MW

FG commits N550b to fund small holder farmers, stabilise food prices

N2.8trn debt: FG ends electricity subsidy, assures no tariff hike

New data queries insecurity spikes ahead of every general election since 2015

TCN faults APGCs claim, says 28 power plants generated 4,457.96MW in Q1 2026

Southern Kaduna killings: Nigeria facing undeclared war Northern Christian Elders

Xenophobia: South Africa arrests 80 over attacks on migrants

NEDC to float regional airline, votes N100bn to boost electricity

FG woos investors, partners fodder production, livestock value chains

End multiple taxes now, save Nigerian industries -Manufacturers tell govts

Crisis rocks Niger APC as 5 senatorial aspirants reject Bagos reconciliation move, sue party

PDP rejects Abia signage fees for 2027 polls as assault on political participation

Excitement in Kano as FG okays N46bn reconstruction of second MAKIAs runaway

Nigerians must not pay for replacement of obsolete electricity meters FCCPC

GUARDIAN    

NPA begins reconstruction of six berths at Rivers port

Travellers stranded as floods cut off Lagos-Benin Expressway

2027: Military reaffirms commitment to free, fair, credible elections

Sack your SSG, dont enable criminals, APC tells Adeleke

Resign, join politics, TICC chides Osun CP over SSGs arrest

DSS, Forest Guards Kill Bandits In Gun Battle, Rescue Nine Abducted Victims

AIG Jimoh vows impartial enforcement of the law against crime

Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 25.87% with fresh share purchase

Banks flag 13,117 BVNs for fraud as consumer credit falls to N3.8 trillion

VANGUARD                  

Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims on Lagos-Benin highway

‘Picking Atiku as vice president greatest mistake of my life’ – Obasanjo

End killings, casual butchery – Wole Soyinka tasks Tinubu

Kidnapping: Make Oriire rescue the standard, not the exception, ADC tells Tinubu

Court jails yahoo boys middleman four years for money laundering

Court jails two Chinese nationals 25 years each for illegal mineral export

Naira depreciates to N1,415/$ in parallel market

Wife, son of surrendered ISWAP finance chief turn themselves in
CJN bars lawyers from using Barrister title in official correspondence

NNPC revenue hits N19.04trn in six months

Osun 2026: Call politicians to orderAmupitan tells traditional rulers

US celebrates Nigerian physician Dr Ikenna Okezie for transforming kidney care

INEC begins display of candidates credentials in Lagos August 1

Gunmen abduct seminarian from Otukpo Catholic Bishops residence

Benue family seeks public help to find missing four-year-old girl

FCT police bust network producing fake diplomatic, govt number plates

South East no longer marginalised Information minister Idris

US lists 5 marriages that may not qualify for immigration

Gunmen kill man in Plateau, injure pastor, two others in fresh attacks

5 ways new visa rules could affect Nigerians, other Africans traveling to Europe

Infantino is wrong man to lead FIFA UK Prime Minister

We lost two soldiers, not eight Senior military source

Im only billionaires child in the world to make name for himself Davido

Insecurity, hunger harassing Nigerians Peter Obi

Senior Infantino advisor resigns over FIFAs bad deal for football

FG launches nationwide AI training for 11,700 unity schools teachers

 DAILY TRUST     

2027: Remi Tinubu donates buses to APC youth leaders

Who is funding Remi Tinubu’s donations?

Gunmen kill three miners in fresh Plateau attack

Electricity: No tariff increase for now FG

Benue: Police bust terrorists ammunition supply syndicate network

Seminarian abducted in Benue

Nigerian lawyers barred from Using Barrister Title

Kogi: Catholic priest found dead with machete wound

Man in the eyes of the storm: Five controversial proposals of Infantinos FIFA

Unijos suspends lectures over rising insecurity, calls for emergency meeting

Northern senators condemn Benue, Kaduna killings, back FGs security measures

Its one doctor to 7,500 residents in Ogun NMA

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG Appoints Provosts For Three Federal Colleges Of Agriculture

Obi To Supporters: Ignore Rumours, Stay Focused On Nigerias Challenges

US Blames Spains Migration Policies After Alleged Sovereignty, Human Rights Violation

Xenophobic Attack: Oborevwori Approves N2m Grant, Monthly Stipends For Delta Returnees

Insecurity: Peace Comes With Economic Opportunities, Confidence In Govt Idris

Catholic Priest Found Dead In Kogi As Police Launch Probe

Votes, Not Guns Will Decide Osun Next Gov INEC

Domestic Gas Supply Hits 2.05bcf/day As NUPRC Unveils Swap Framework

US Moves Nigeria Visa Processing To Lagos

NERDC Extends 2026 Textbook Submission Deadline To August 7

$5.3m Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Four For Money Laundering In Lagos

Insecurity, Hunger Harassing Nigerians Under Tinubu -Obi

AMAC Seeks Chinese Partnership To Train 10,000 Youths In Digital Skills

Leadership Is About Results, Not Excuses Obi Tells Tinubu

2027: INEC Denied Us Access Code To Upload Jonathan, Other Candidates Names PDP

BLUEPRINT       

NCoS begins nationwide distribution of drugs, prioritises inmates healthcare

Emir Sanusi commends Tinubu, says economy pulled back from the brink

CJN bans use of Barrister as title in Supreme Court official engagements

Lagos: Court jails 2 Chinese nationals for illegal mining

Wike orders demolition of suspected criminal hideout in Abuja

CAF delegation begins inspection of Nigerias facilities for General Assembly, Awards

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