Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 DAILY TRUST    

Oil drops on hopes of Hormuz opening today

Gazans hold mass funeral for people killed during war

Nigeria invites Saudi Arabian investors, urges joint ventures

Nigeria lost over $500m to cybercriminals in 1 year EFCC

Delta unveils $100m investment fund

Bandits kill ASP, set two patrol vehicles ablaze in Sokoto

Navy destroys militant hideout, rescues 3 from sea robbers

Customs adopts annual recruitment cycle, announces 3,852 successful candidates

ASUU: Our members yet to receive alerts despite Ondos N1.1bn intervention

21 feared dead, 37 abducted as bandits sack Sokoto community

Kano Assembly passes bill to regulate private school fees

Osun APC rejects Adelekes victimisation claims

FG orders varsities to expel students involved in kidnapping

Onaiyekan: We wont trade words with Presidency over bishops message

ADC condemns killing, abduction of scores in Zamfara

Enhancing Nigerias Food Security Efforts Through NASENIs Agricultural Mechanisation

PFIPC probe: 48 hours to Tinubus deadline, will heads roll

B/Haram: Borno truckers lament attacks on trucks, trailers

FG establishes safe schools dept to protect students

NEITI audit: CBN, NDDC, others shun Senate panel

Sowores trial stalled as lawyers clash in court

PUNCH       

FG votes N2.5tn for Abuja-Lokoja, Enugu-PH, 122 roads

Robbers shoot LASU graduate during attack on PoS operator

Police summon VeryDarkMan, quiz AIG over allegations

TSC crisis: Unions threathen to picket airlines

Boeing 737 MAX 7 secures FAA flight approval

Ex-NIPOST boss urges FG to link NINs with verified addresses

HYPREP seeks end to killings, backs Ogoni security efforts

Bus preaching fine: Senate clears Bamidele, Adaramodu

State police bill wont suffer recess delay Senate

Attack: Ekiti approves military base for border community

2027: ADC fires back as Wike dismisses Amaechis Rivers influence

Blackouts: FG sets 2027 target for 24-hour hospital power supply

Osun 2026: APC, Accord differ over Adelekes killings allegations

Doctors suspend strike as Presidency brokers truce

Court dismisses NDC suit challenging Electoral Act provisions

Okpebholos UK visit will boost Edo diaspora investment, says ex-commissioner

Rescue abducted Kwara residents, Anglican diocese tells FG

FG orders expulsion of students involved in kidnapping

FG okays framework to provide 24-hour electricity to health facilities

ADC rejects Reps passage of state police bill

Delta can no longer depend solely on oil, says Oborevwori

BREAKING: Tinubu approves 30% to 80% salary hike for armed forces personnel

US-based Nigerian basketball player arrested over rape charges in Alabama

Police probe AIG over VeryDarkMans corruption allegations

Nigeria now West Africas digital powerhouse, says Tijani

THISDAY    

I Paid N400m to Fake Agency DG for Contract, Businessman Tells House Cttee

Donald Duke: Nigerias Situation Demands Urgent Intervention, Disaster Looms

Atiku: 2026 Budget is Fraud, Wonders How N1.08trn Can Be Allocated to Federal College

Musa Seeks ECOWAS-AES Alliance to Combat Terrorism, Fix Regional Stability

ADC Faults House of Representatives over Alleged WhatsApp Votes on State Police Bill

Tijani: FG to Roll Out 90,000km Fibre Optic Network within Weeks

Edo Govt Appoints Ex-Senator as Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom, Coronation Scheduled for Aug 22

Delta Unveils Roadmap to Unlock 3,000MW Power Potential, Attracts Fresh Investment Commitments

Kidnapping: Education Ministry Orders Heads of Tertiary Institutions to Dismiss Students Involved in Crime

SUN    

NRS: Tax ID now mandatory for new crypto accounts

SPE sees Nigeria hitting 3mbpd oil output by 2030

Otedola eyes 51% stake in First HoldCo as investment tops $430m

Resident doctors signals end to strike threat after talks with Gbajabiamila

CBN promotes alternative payment channels to deepen financial inclusion

FG steps up data privacy enforcement in MDAs

Lagos ports expect 39 ships with petrol, food, others this week

Minister denies data loss in FMBN fire, says bank fully operational

Dangote Refinery targets $5bn IPO in October

Ticket sales charge: Aviation unions to picket defaulting airlines

Politicians exploiting poverty, hunger to recruit youths for election violence, Anglican Primate raises alarm

Court dismisses NDCs suit seeking to void sections of Electoral Act

Amaechi has no electoral value in Rivers, only Tinubu can win state in 2027 Wike

FG begins 90,000km fibre rollout, targets nationwide broadband access

FG intervenes in Plateau water crisis, plans dam construction in Kanke

Tinubu okays 80% military pay rise, N924bn payroll starts Sept. 1
Reps: ADC calls for revisit of state police bill

 VANGUARD   

U.S. cities chase FIFA over millions promised after hosting World Cup games

US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done today or tomorrow

 Nigerias foreign reserves hit 17-year high at $52.5bn CBN

Ogun teachers demand scrapping of Contributory Pension Scheme

Solid Minerals: Nigeria, US to deepen strategic partnership, investment

Osun council chairmen, military clash over illegal mining activities

Aondoakaa condemns Guma killings, says Benue deserves security, not endless condolences

Death toll in Spains Ceuta from migrant rush hits 77

Angry workers force emergency talks with Finance Minister over unpaid wages, hardship

INEC list: NDC candidates commend, thank Dickson

PFIPC Probe: Reps to interrogate Adeyemi in undisclosed location

PFIPC probe: Businessman tells Reps how he paid Adeyemi N400m for contract

FG to rollout 90,000km fibre optic network Tijani

Amaechi accuses presidency of insulting Catholic Church

Consumers paid N208.15bn for electricity in May NERC

Nigeria woos Saudi investors, says economy ripe for business, tourism partnerships

Tinubu approves 30-80% salary increase for 250,000 military personnel

Resident doctors, FG enter into truce to suspend planned strike

Police invite VDM, summon AIG Moshood Jimoh over allegations

State Police: Constitution not amended by convenience ADC tells Reps

Nigerias foreign reserves surpass annual target, rise above $52.5bn CBN

2027: Dont be political thugs, Anglican Primate tells Nigerian youths

FCT wont allow Keke Napep, Okada back into city centre Wike

Troops foil terrorists infiltration of Zamfara base, rescue nine abductees

FG orders universities, polytechnics to expel students involved in kidnapping

Federal High Court starts relocation to Lagos Bourdillon Road complex

Police IRT personnel receive rescue, emergency response training

Customs enlists 3,852 candidates from 573,680 applicants, announces annual recruitment

Police arrest three suspects over killing of two officers in Rivers, recover stolen rifles

Equities market reverses gains, investors lose N599bn

Economic Council approves $4.5b crude oil backed loan refinance for NNPC

Friends, students demand probe into NYSC members death in Bayelsa creek

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

FGs $1trn Economy: NACCIMA To Champion Business, Investment Forum 3.0 To Deepen Nigeria-China Economic Partnership

Economic Summit: Oborevwori Reinforces Deltas Commitment To Diversification

2027: Oppositions Disunity Leeway For Tinubus Re-Election Amaechi

Alleged Attack On APC Members, Convoy Of Oyebamijis Wife In Ede Disturbing, says Osun APC

Aondoakaa Condemns Herdsmen Massacre Of Four Farmers In Ortoms Village

Nigerias Foreign Reserves Hit 17-Year High At $52.5bn As Investor Confidence Grows CBN

BLUEPRINT           

 How I paid fake PFIPC boss N400m for contract, businessman tells Reps

IPAC seeks stronger action on security, governance in Zamfara

Nigerian banks remain strong, secure amid global cyber campaign Analysts

Breaking: Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for armed forces personnel

How we selected, employed 3,852 candidates from 573,680 applicants nationwide Customs CG

Domestic equities close lower, shed N599bn

Lekki Port boosts access to global markets with MSCs Weekly Feeder Service

Budget minister seeks collaboration to ensure economic reforms reach vulnerable Nigerians

Oil prices rise on US-Iran peace talks uncertainty

AfDF grants $4.3m to boost decision-making in 13 African countries

                                                   

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