Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 6 August 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

US introduces $250,000 visa bonds for select immigrant applicants

US to revoke citizenship of three Nigerians in major crackdown

Army puts N60m price on wanted ISWAP gov, deputy

NBA faults EFCC as Osun account freeze sparks row

Fake agency probe: Adeyemi rejects closed-door Reps quiz

WAEC results reveal 38.5% failed five key subjects
FG eyes $50bn investments from 22 offshore projects

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctors residence

Kano nabs fake health workers running illegal outreach

NDIC begins payouts to depositors of 46 failed MFBs

Customs seek legislative overhaul of waivers, Customs Act provisions

2027: Court sacks Ondo Rep as APC candidate

FG expands renewable power with 60.82MW mini-grid rollout

Suspect arrested over plot to kidnap Delta pastor, retired principal

FG targets mid-August for outstanding wage award payments

Four killed, five injured in Lagos, Ogun road crashes

Police arrest another suspect over UNIJOS graduates killing

Court sacks Ondo Rep as APC candidate

Many airlines risk collapse within 30 days, Onyema warns

FG targets $50bn offshore oil investments NUPRC

FG plans eight sports, education centres of excellence

Publisher acquires journalists new novel, sets September release date

COAS warns soldiers against involvement in drug, substance abuse

FG promises payment of outstanding N35,000 wage award by August 15

Sultan demands probe into killing of army officer

Army places bounty on wanted ISWAP leaders

Corruption fueling insecurity, poverty in Nigeria SDP presidential candidate
Pope mourns Mozambican Cardinal Langa

BREAKING: 176 victims abducted in Kwara regain freedom

Delta woos foreign investors in agriculture, energy sectors

15,000 personnel to be deployed for Osun poll -CP election

THISDAY    

Oil Price Slumps Below $80 on Hopes of De-escalation of US-Iran Conflict

FG Launches Portal to Enhance Service Delivery, Curb Corruption

Adeleke Heads to Court as EFCC Freezes Osun Salary Account

Telcos Call for Policy Consistency, Regulatory Certainty to Boost Telecoms Investment

Super Falcons Maul Egypt 6-2, to Face Cameroon in Blockbuster Qfinal

Adeleke Heads to Court as EFCC Freezes Osun Salary Account

FG Reaffirms Respect for Catholic Church, Says Current Hardship Passing Phase
Government

Tinubu Welcomes Rescue of 308 Abducted Citizens in Kwara, Niger States

NSCDC Dismisses Officers, Sanctions 79, Arrests 12 over Alleged Illegal Arms Ring

NDC Sets Up National Reconciliation Cttee to Resolve All Its Post-primary Disputes

After 80% Military Pay Rise, Musa Charges Personnel to Intensify Efforts in Crime Fight

Sokoto: Tambuwal Decries Renewed Bandit Attacks, Seeks Urgent Security Intervention

Presidency: In 3 Years, Tinubus Economic Reforms Driving Strong Corporate Changes

NDIC Begins Payment to Depositors of 46 Defunct Microfinance Banks

FG Orders Protection of Health Workers Nationwide

Coalition Applauds DSS DG Ajayis Leadership, Endorses Tinubus Good Governance Agenda

Former Chief Whip, House of Reps, Disagrees with Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on Ghali Naaba

FG, ILO Move to Strengthen Policy Implementation on Social Security

Sanwo-Olu: Weve Empowered 40,000 Lagos Residents with Business Tools to Boost SMEs

Breaking: Abducted 176 Woro Community Victims in Kwara Regain Freedom

Delineation: Itsekiri Group Rejects Equal Ward Allocation With Ijaw

Tinubu Felicitates NEDC Chair, Retired Gen Paul Tarfa, At 85
Government

CBN: Nigerias Domestic Economy Expanded by 3.87% in 2025

SUN           

Pressure mounts as Infantino summons emergency FIFA meeting

Onaiyekan, presidency row unsettles APCs Catholic faithful

PDP defends George, faults Wikes remarks over Abuja residence allegation

EFCC freezing Osun accounts abuse of power Adeleke campaign council

Tinubu has stabilised economy, respects Catholic Bishops, remains unbeatable in 2027 Orji Kalu

Tinubu owes Catholic Church no apology over bishops comments Kalu

Presidency fires back at Donald Duke over coastal highway, says project already beyond Lagos

Atiku kicks over $4.5bn NNPCL oil-backed loan refinancing

FG declares zero tolerance for violence against health workers

FG injects 60.82MW into national grid with renewable energy projects

Sokoto: Sultan seeks probe into alleged killing of senior army officer

EPL: Nigerian duo Yohanna, Okike tipped for Premier League breakthrough

Strike threat: Air Peace boss cautions labour unions against grounding airlines

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol, diesel price to N1,165, N1,570/litre

Experts: Weak currencies, policy failures stalling intra-African trade

NACCIMA backs $1trn economy drive with Nigeria-China Forum

Yellow Card raises $40m to expand stablecoin infrastructure

Analysis: Nigerians spent N1.4trn on spirits, beer, malt in 6 months

Senate lauds Customs N7.3trn 2025 revenue, backs reforms

Atiku faults $4.5bn NNPCL oil-backed loan refinancing approval

Tinubus economic reforms showing results despite hardship, micro economy still challenging -Kalu

Tinubu hails rescue of 308 abductees in Kwara, Niger

Tinubu not pursuing one-party state, ready to deepen dialogue with Catholic Bishops -Akume

Shariah council backs Catholic Bishops concerns, urges Tinubu to address Nigerians realities

VANGUARD      

Naira depreciates to N1,410/$ in parallel market

FG orders payment of civil servants’ outstanding wage award before August 15

Outrage greets EFCCs freezing of Osun govts account

Arms proliferation: NSCDC dismisses 2, exonerates mining commander

LagosCalabar coastal highway already beyond Lagos, Presidency replies Duke

Tinubu lauds rescue of 308 kidnap victims in Kwara, Niger

NIS dispels fears, says passport processing continues nationwide

Army arrests two soldiers over alleged unauthorised deployment at Peller, Jarvis wedding

Osun Election: Accord accuses EFCC of freezing state accounts for APCs benefit

2027: Dont wait for power, fight for it, Anenih tells women

Infantino offers Morocco World Cup final in exchange for support

Abuja becoming Nigerias most investor-friendly business environment Wike

Panic in Benue community as residents raise alarm over armed herders sighting

FG orders crackdown on assaults against health workers after 18 attacks

Army arrests two soldiers over unauthorised deployment at Peller, Jarvis wedding

Presidency to deepen consultations with Catholic Bishops

Flood alert: FG, UN move to establish unified disaster warning system

NANS issues 72-hour ultimatum to Ogun Govt over abducted students

Fire razes makeshift structures in Lagos, destroys goods

FX unification, upstream approvals boost NGX firms Presidency

 DAILY TRUST    

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by N50, Diesel by N80

Clerics to Uba Sani: You are a promise keeper

Gunmen kill 3 brothers on community watch in Plateau

Community policing key to tackling insecurity across Nigeria Sultan

2026 WASSCE: 1.2m candidates secure credit in English, Maths

4 burnt to death in Abuja-Lokoja road crash

Davido: Im a die-hard Ronaldo fan

We froze Osun account to prevent illegal diversion of funds EFCC

WAFCON: Super Falcons defeat Egypt in 8-goal penalty-fest

NEW TELEGRAPH

Osun: Freezing State Accounts Abuse Of Power, Adelekes Campaign Council Tells EFCC

FG Targets $50bn Investments From 22 Offshore Projects

Reps, Police, NSCDC, FCT, Others Back Reforms For Safe Transportation In Abuja

Group Demands Justice For 5-Year-Old Allegedly Defiled In Osun

Makinde, Obi Flay Nigerias Leadership Crisis As Methodist Demands Pragmatic Reforms

Dangote Slashes Petrol Price To N1,165/L, Diesel To N1,570/L

BLUEPRINT           

 NDC inaugurates reconciliation committee to heal post-primary rift

FG to establish 6 regional autism centres in 2027

UK to slash Nigerias development bid by 50% in 3 years

Celtic manager ONeill undergoes minor operation

Salah given heros welcome before Trabzonspor move

Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues

Nigeras Flying Eagles beat host Cte dIvoire to reach 2026 WAFU B U20 final

Adeleke kicks as EFCC freezes Osun accounts

Salah completes Trabzonspor medical ahead of official unveiling

Anti-corruption award: How we overcame N12bn deficit to contribute N3bn to federation account FHA MD

Education minister unveils major reforms to transform autism care, build Nigerias specialist workforce

Beyond inclusion: How Kano tech hub is redefining AI education

FG flags-off 13.92MWp interconnected mini-grid projects in Yobe

15,000 personnel deployed for 2026 Osun governorship poll Police Commissioner

Breaking: 176 abducted Kwara residents rescued after months in captivity

Dangote Refinery cuts petrol, diesel ex-depot prices

Attack on journalists: NUJ demands prosecution of suspected political thugs

Insecurity: With government renewed efforts peace will return fully to Kwara south Danladi

FIFA stages emergency meeting amidst calls for Infantinos resignation

                                                    

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