Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 16 August 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST     

Iran kicks As Trump Says Hormuz Will Become US Territory After War

ASUU: There is no free, fair election in Nigeria

Davido faults delay in uploading results to IReV

Zamfara APC Chieftain Quits Party, Says Tinubu Has Failed To End Killings

Adeleke Campaign raises alarm over directive from Senator who issued death threat

Senator who issued death threat asks supporters to monitor votes in Osun

Melaye: I raised funds for my education through Goat Breeding

Stakeholders Push Digital Innovation to Transform Nigerias Agriculture

Making the Case for National Peace Officers Memorial Day

Edo CP Orders Probe into Alleged N1m Extortion by Officers

Troops Kill 2 Terrorists, Intercept 180 Explosives in Zamfara

Davido: Soldiers trying to stop me from entering Osun

Customs intercepts 6,035 parcels of cannabis in Ogun

Ghana police arrest Nigerian, kill 2 in alleged foiled bank robbery

SEC directs freezing of assets linked to 9 terrorism financiers

Benue socio-cultural groups reject FGs proposed ranching scheme

PUNCH       

#OsunDecides2026: Protect votes during collation, Adeleke urges Tinubu

Air Peace alleges $42m loss to poor aircraft handling

Army intercepts courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara

Fake agency: Disagreements stall Reps panel report

Police recover grenade from Borno drainage

#OsunDecides2026: Resident alleges error in votes record

RMAFC concludes revenue formula, judicial pay review

#OsunDecides2026: Shame APC, we are winning Osun no be Edo Davido

Police intercept illegal arms, arrest suspected robbers, cattle thieves in Kano

#OsunDecides2026: Jubilation as Adeleke wins polling unit with 421 votes

75 Nasarawa residents receive N18.7m business grants

Police nab 27-year-old over fatal hotel stabbing in Adamawa

Prayers will crush Boko Haram, Borno Catholic bishop says

Adeleke claims arrest of Osun PDP chairman, demands immediate release

We have a wedding to plan, actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrates daughters engagement

#OsunDecides2026: Ex-minister decries slow BVAS performance

#OsunDecides2026: They fled with money in polythene bags, voters claim inducement

Benue PDP chieftain rejects proposed FG-funded ranches for herders

Army repels ISWAP attack on Borno base, recovers weapons

No child should be denied quality education, says UBEC

THISDAY    

Troops Thwart Another ISWAP Attempt to Overrun Military Base in Biu, Inflicting Casualties on Extremist Fighters

EU Observer Hub Reports 38 Security Incidents, 323 Electoral Offences

NGX Trading Volume Surges 127% As Investors Exchange N176.06bn in One Week

Monarch Compels Politicians to Swear An Oath to Maintain the Peace In Saturdays Guber Poll

Osun 2026: APC Spokesperson, Olabisi, Commissioner Lament Inadequate BVASs

6% Ticket Charge Cut Will Affect NSIB Operations, Says NSIB DG

Ex-NUPENG Chief Kicks as NLC Moves against New Labour Group

IBB: No Successful Coup in Nigeria Without Civilian Backing Nigeriannews portal

ICPC Boss: Anti-Corruption Reforms Key to Economic Stability

SEC Orders Capital Market Operators to Freeze Assets Traced to 9 Terrorism Financiers

At Washington Talks, Nigeria Reinforces Defence, Security Partnership with United States Government

Court Restrains Imo Govt, Police, Others from Blocking Ugochinyeres Rallies, Meetings

SUN           

RMAFC completes upward salary review for Tinubu, others

Osun election: Adeleke campaign council member, Sunday Bisi, arrested in Ilesa

Troops rescue nine abductees, foil terror attacks in Niger

Transfer: Osimhens Arsenal move hinges on one condition Ali elikler

Sokoto: Four soldiers feared dead after bandits attack community

Osun election: Police vow neutrality, say peace is only candidate

NFF probes Super Falcons World Cup failure, names five-member committee

Jubilation in Bayelsa PDP as SWC approves new salary for party executives

Osun guber: Arees palace attacked by suspected thugs

99% diagnostic import dependence puts Nigerias health system at risk AMLSN

NUPRC plans crude, gas swap to boost domestic supply

Coup: Sylvas aide warns against media trial

Fubara set to inaugurate 10 projects across Rivers

2027: Benue lawmaker sues APC, INEC over alleged ticket substitution

FG tasks wages board with balancing workers pay, productivity

Enugu busts criminal syndicates, as police nab 14 kidnap suspects

How regular exercise, nutrition can prevent cold, by doctors

Gas tycoon Julius Rone breaks fresh ground

VANGUARD     

UK PM calls for reflection after death of ex-Cambridge professor

Dickson hosts old AD leaders, associates at Abuja reunion

How to apply: FG opens access to 250,000 free business name registrations

Osun election: Adeleke maintains lead as 331 of 332 wards reported

ADC candidate sues party, INEC over alleged forged withdrawal

Osun election: INEC uploads 52% of results on IReV

UK reveals how much money you must declare when entering Britain

Nigerias political culture is dying, time to reclaim lost ideals Dickson

Indonesia earthquake death toll hits 47, rescuers search for survivors

Panic as fire razes hotel in Lagos, no casualty recorded

2026 Ballon dOr rankings after PSG won UEFA Super Cup

Galatasaray makes decision on Osimhen transfer amid Arsenal link

Osun Poll: Davido alleges arrest of PDP chairman Sunday Bisi

Operation Clean Sweep: Troops repel attack on construction workers, rescue abductees

Igbo leaders in Ondo back Tinubus re-election, hail reforms

How to apply: UK opens 2026 Commonwealth Fellowships for Nigerians

Osimhen makes demands after Galatasaray win against orum

Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar during Middle East war

ISWAP terrorists killed in failed attack on troops in Borno

Military airstrikes, ground offensive kill over 160 terrorists in North-West

Air Peace, Unionisation and the Limits of Industrial Action

Iran attacked state oil company vessel in Hormuz strait, says UAE

Oyo Police bust alleged human parts syndicate, recover heart, skull, others

                           

LEADERSHIP         

Six Dead, Including Gunman, In Michigan Shooting Spree

Violence, Irregularities,Vote Trading Mar Osun Guber Poll — EU Observer Hub
Osun Election 2026: Police Confirm Arrest Of Accord Lawmaker, 146 Mercenaries In Ikire

Adeleke Campaign Council Raises Alarm Over Plans To Declare Election Inconclusive

SMEDAN Unveils ₦250,000 Weekly Seed Funding For Young Startup Entrepreneurs

Osun Election 2026: Adeleke Takes Early Lead, Polls 177,572 Votes As 303 Wards Report Results

Ranching Proposal: Alia Vows To Put Benue’s Interest First

Osun Election: APC Deputy Gov Candidate Commends Voters For Massive Turnout

Osun Election 2026 : 1,386 Of 3,763 Results Uploaded On INEC’s IReV Portal

Osun Election 2026: Massive Early Turnout, Peaceful Voting Marred By Ejigbo Violence

Adeleke Wins Polling Unit With 421 Votes As Supporters Celebrate

JUST-IN: FG Places 2,000 Locations In 36 States, FCT On Flood Alert

Voting Disrupted As INEC Ad-Hoc Staff, Voters Flee Ejigbo Polling Unit

Osun Election 2026: Fadahunsi Tells Supporters To Monitor Voters’ Choices

‎Omotola Ekeinde’s Daughter, Meraiah, Shares Beautiful Video From Her Engagement

Floods Put People With Disabilities At Risk Of Death, Losses–NOA Warns

Troops Foil ISWAP Attack On Borno Military Base, Neutralise Terrorists

Osun Election 2026: BVAS Fails To Capture Elderly Voters In Ijebu-Jesa

 

                                                      

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