Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

  LEADERSHIP         

Leaked Email: US Military Seeks ‘Creative’ Ways To Pressure, Punish Iran Amid Failed Strikes

25 APC Members Killed In 2022, Oyebamiji Alleges As Osun Political Violence Worsens

Kano Assembly Passes Bill Cutting Private Schools’ Tax From 15% To 5%

15-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Self-Abduction In Niger

Navy Raids Bakassi Settlement, Destroys Militant Hideout

NEITI Audit Probe Suffers Setback As CBN, NDDC, NUPRC Shun Senate

Why We Can’t Deliberate On State Police Bill Yet – Speakers Speakers

Bandits Killed My Wife, 100-Year-Old Father – Kaduna Survivor

Clerics Who Join Politics Are Better Than Those Praying For Politicians – Gumi

How Abducted Kebbi Judge Returned Home After 8 Days In Captivity – Brother

Catholic Bishops Are Nigeria’s Conscience, Listen To Them – Orji Kalu Tells Tinubu

Cholera Outbreak Reportedly Kills 6 Bandits In Zamfara Hideout

Wike Unveils Plan To Redevelop Abandoned Life Camp Garden Into Leisure Hub

Akwa Ibom Intensifies Anti-Trafficking Campaign As Authorities Raise Alarm Over Child Trafficking

NDPC Judgment Will Reshape Corporate Data Governance – Expert

Okonjo-Iweala: Nigeria’s Problem Isn’t Budget, But Poor Execution, Maintenance Culture

NRS Issues New Tax Guidelines For Cryptocurrency, Virtual Assets

DSS, Vigilantes Neutralize Bandit Kingpin, Over 60 Others

Posterity Will Judge You Well For Transforming Abuja, First Lady Tells Wike

Peller Restricts White Wedding to 100 Guests After Reported Phone Thefts at Traditional Ceremony

Flooding: FG Begins Assessment of Affected Benin-Sagamu Expressway Sections

Burnham Vows ‘Relentless’ Crackdown On UK Small Boat Crossings

Inflationary Pressures Ease In July As Firms Report Slowest Input Cost Rise

Executive Bill On State Police To Be Ready For Tinubu’s Review Sept 3 — Presidency

Shettima Urges Governors To Drive Business-Friendly Reforms, Lauds Oborevwori

Delta Can Become Africa’s Next Industrial, Investment Hub– Okonjo-Iweala, Oyedele

2027: Northern Christian Youths Urge Clerics To Promote Peace, Shun Politics

PDP State Chairmen Ask Security Agencies To Probe Turaki- led Faction , Urge Jonathan To Distance
Delta Sets Aside N133.8bn To De-Risk Investments

PUNCH  

FIFA crisis deepens as three federations withdraw support for Infantino

Army appoints new GOC of 2 Division in Oyo

Makinde knocks Tinubus economic reforms, rallies support for APM ahead 2027

Rivers warns against building without government approval

30 years after Atlanta gold, I’m yet to be rewarded – Bonfrère Jo

Thugs snatched my guests phones during wedding Peller

Invest in Nigeria before opportunity becomes expensive Shettima

Lawyer urges police, EFCC, Army to adopt DSS compensation model

Audit queries: Senate issues fresh 72-hour deadline to NNPCL, CBN, others

Why TikToker who filmed Oloolu festival was spiritually cleansed Family secretary

Nigerian wins UKs Women in Telecoms Champion award

Navy rescues three passengers from pirates in Akwa Ibom

UK opens applications for 2026 Chevening Scholarships

Ex-lawmaker appeals conviction after acquittal on 10 of 11 charges

FG targets child malnutrition with 1,000 days nutrition campaign

Tinubu to review state police bill September 3 Presidency

Four PAP-sponsored scholars graduate with distinction in UK, 16 earn masters degrees

FG begins training of 4,000 tractor operators for mechanisation drive

Campaign with your scorecard, Dele Momodu tells Tinubu

Its armed robbery, Frank Edoho decries soaring Lagos real estate prices

Dont sweep Mary Habila, Tanimolas deaths under the carpet, Falana tells IG

Well keep preaching in buses, PFN president vows to defy proposed ban

Poor maintenance culture undermining Nigerias development, says Okonjo-Iweala

Oluremi Tinubu hails Wike for transforming Abuja City gate

Army recovers slain Imo community leaders remains from shallow grave

Diri raises scrabble competition prize money, backs game in Bayelsa schools

Gunmen kill ex-councillor in Plateau community

THISDAY    

Again, DSS Prays Court to Foreclose Sowores Defence for Allegedly Frustrating Trial

FG Begins Assessment of Flood-Affected Sections on Benin-Sagamu Expressway

PDP Guber Candidate Pledges to Deliver Taraba to Tinubu in 2027

Troops Foil Terrorist Attack on FOB Kasuwan Daji, Rescue 9 Abductees

Political Thugs Attack Journalists, PDP Members in Ebonyi

Cross River Unveils US$1.075bn Historic PPP Investment Package

DSS, Vigilantes Neutralize Bandit Kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki, 60 Others in Katsina

10 Blue-chip Firms Defy Economic Headwinds to Post N14.4tn H1 Revenue

Treasury Bills, OMO Dominate Fixed Income Market as Turnover Hits N29.36tn

VFS Global Clarifies Visa Role, Unveils Safeguards Against Fraud

Tantitas Pipelines Protection: Ensuring 500 Million Barrels Oil Output Target

SUN      

Presidency gives seven-week deadline for State Police Law, opens nationwide consultation

UNDP, Zamfara meet over Integrated Smart States Programme

CSOs warn National Assembly against bills threatening civic freedoms

Lawyers war of words in open court stalls Sowores defamation trial

Troops uncover shallow grave, exhume community leaders remains in Imo

Kebbi High Court judge free after week-long captivity

Desmond Elliot returns to Nollywood after APC primary loss

2027: Tinubu has defeated himself, says SDPs Adebayo

Cross River unveils $1.075bn PPP investment deal

Shehu Sani to Catholic Bishops: Acknowledge Tinubus gains, criticise constructively

State Police: Sharia Council warns against rushed constitutional amendment

Catholic bishops not cheerleaders, Atiku tells presidency

Messi returns as Inter Miamis winning streak ends against Columbus
6 oil firms spend N613bn on debt servicing in 6 months

FG lauds MARCONs advocacy to bolster blue economy growth

FirstBank backs women-led businesses with N10m grants

World Bank opens applications for 2027 Africa Fellowship, invites eligible Nigerians

Tinubu tackles Atiku, defends economic reforms, demands proof of N7.98trn oil windfall claim

VANGUARD     

Make deal or surrender Trump tells Iran

 Net forex inflow rises 33% to $20.3bn in Q1 2026

Onaiyekan to Presidency: We’re done talking, govern better

PFIPC: Allow me testify, I’m being made scapegoat — Adeyemi

Hoodlums stole guests phones during my wedding Peller

Oloolu family defends traditional rite after TikToker filmed masquerade festival

30 doctors assaulted in 11 months, NARD says, as August 10 strike looms

Every child deserves quality breastfeeding Mrs Soludo

NEITI audit probe suffers setback as CBN, NDDC, NUPRC fail to appear before Senate

Spider-Man breaks record for domestic box office debut

FG seeks Israeli partnership to strengthen border security, tackle cross-border crimes

State Police: Presidency rolls out plans for legal framework

FG seeks Israeli expertise to strengthen border security, combat cross-border crimes

180 days in captivity: Kaduna mother, three daughters escape abductors den

7,000 youths scramble for Ottis leadership bootcamp

Police bust suspected counterfeit drug syndicate in Lagos, hand suspects to NAFDAC

Northern Christian group urges FG to appoint aides on religious affairs

Falana to IGP: Probe Habila, Tanimola deaths

NANS South-south gives ultimatum to police, others to find killers of ex-student leader

NAFDAC joins 3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines

Obi condemns Enugu abduction, says insecurity has become national crisis

7,771 graduate as RCCG Theological College holds 45th convocation

Cybercrime Charge: Sowore kicks as DSS moves to foreclose his defence

  DAILY TRUST     

Gunmen kill former Plateau councillor

Gumi: Clerics who join politics better than those praying for politicians

We paid N50m to secure Kebbi judge’s release – Family

FG plans fresh investment in grid stabilization

Dangote, Sinoma sign $800m deal to double Itori cement plant capacity

Gunmen abduct Niger village head, demand N80m ransom

7 facing trial over baby trafficking in Gombe NAPTIP

NNPC pays N6.2trn to FG in 6 months

Bandits raid Sokoto communities, kill four, loot property worth millions

State Police: Shariah Council warns against hasty constitutional amendment

AUTHORITY       

Atiku using outdated data to criticize Tinubus reforms Presidency

Sen. Dafinone hosts online editors, receives award of recognition

SEast alone cannot make Peter Obi president Umahi

Optometrist offers free eye care services to over 300 citizens in Enugu

TCN defends N1.28bn solar streetlight projects as NASS constituency interventions

NEW TELEGRAPH

Only 26% Of Bauchi Infants Receive Exclusive Breastfeeding UNICEF

NERDC Disowns Fake Appeal For Curriculum Funds, Warns Public Against Fraud

16 PAP Offshore Scholarship Students Earn Masters Degrees

Wike Orders Fast-Track Redevelopment Of Life Camp Recreation Park

NRS Issues New Cryptocurrency Tax Guidelines To Boost Compliance

Emulate Wikes Green Transformation In Abuja, Remi Tinubu Urges Govs

Nigerian Army Joins Benin Republics 66th Independence Parade

Blue Economy: Balogun Canvasses Constitutional Reforms

Aradel Posts 577% Revenue Growth, Cuts Net Debt By 90% In H1

Pellers Mother Recalls Past Bond With Iyabo Ojo

Troops Uncover Shallow Grave In Imo, Exhume Slain Community Leader

BLUEPRINT                

Presidency gives progress report on state police bill

2027 elections: Ganduje brokers peace as 4 APC councilors groups merge for Tinubu

Accord endorses Adeleke for re-election, calls for credible 2026 Osun governorship poll

2027 elections: Ganduje brokers peace as four APC councilors groups merge for Tinubu

Applause as Bayelsa governor doubles prize money for Diri national scrabble classic

Coalition task NASS to withdraw repressive bills, say it poses threat to civic freedom, others

NEPC debunks alleged strike threat, reaffirms confidence in management

Case adjourned abruptly as DSS lawyer, Sowore counsel clash in court

ADC warns against playing politics with Obasanjo, Atiku s feud

Terrorists launch fresh attacks on Sokoto, Zamfara, kill, kidnap many

Desmond Elliot returns to Nollywood after losing APC primary election

England, Wales withdraw support for Infantinos FIFA re-election bid

Gunmen k!ll ex-councillor in Plateau community

Lagos: Police intercept truckload of suspected fake drugs, hand over multi-billion naira haul to NAFDAC

2027: APC stakeholders make case for Al-Makura as Tinubu campaign DG

From strategic preparation to multiple achievements: The story of Team Nigeria at Glasgow 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, long time partner Georgina set for fairytale wedding in Madeira

Southern Kaduna massacre: Catholic Bishop mourn as community buries 27 victims

Breaking: Abducted Kebbi judge regains freedom

 

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