Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 17 August 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

Strikes kill 19 in Russia, Ukraine

Osun poll: ADC candidate congratulates Adeleke, says democracy has prevailed

Man arrested for setting wife on fire in Kogi

Tinubu bets on PH, Warri refineries despite Obasanjo’s doubts

Osun poll: Your strides paid off, NGF hails Adelekes re-election

Tambuwal congratulates Adeleke on re-election, says democracy has won

Kebbi gov replaces deputy, picks new running mate for 2027

Four workers, 14-year-old student killed in Kano building collapse

Regular exercise keeps elderly fit, Obasanjo says

This is probably my last year of football, Ronaldo hints retirement

Saraki unveils 500-seater ICT centre built by Bauchi PDP gov candidate

El-Rufai files fresh N10bn suit against ICPC over family access

Osun polls outcome shows Tinubu will lose to Makinde in 2027 APM

Wike signs 26,272 C-of-Os in three years, surpassing 13-year record

Osun poll: Yiaga urges BVAS audit, praises voters vigilance

Stop blaming past govts for refineries woes, Atiku tells Tinubu

Terrorists attack Benue communities, kill, injure residents

Shekarau, Ganduje, Yusuf politically finished in Kano Kwankwaso

Adelekes victory shows voters ready to defend their mandate Kano NDC gov candidate

NSDC mobilises $1bn investment pipeline for sugar self-sufficiency

FG reaffirms commitment to security, diaspora engagement

We crave Western education, Borno girls who married as teenagers seek govt support

#OsunDecides2026: AAC candidate vows to return stronger after defeat

Osun poll: Group urges opposition to adopt Adelekes victory template for 2027

#OsunDecides2026:Keyamo congratulates Adeleke, says agreement is agreement

INEC closes Osun election situation room, prepares for 2027

Adebutu, Ogun PDP chieftain hail Adeleke on Osun governorship victory

THISDAY    

Dasuki Condemns Attack on Kebbe Town, Calls for More Proactive Security Measures

UBEC Reopens Doors for Dropout Girls, Young Mothers with Rehabilitated School in Lagos

NUPRC Plans Oil Swap Framework to Raise Supply, Cut Logistics Costs

WHO: Nigeria Among Nations Hit by 10,400 Healthcare Attacks in 8 Years

Gov Fubara Inaugurates 10 Projects Across Rivers Monday

Were Studying Osun Election Results, says APC

FG: Diaspora, Strategic Partnerships Critical to Nigerias Security, Prosperity

Gov Adeleke Seeks Post-Election Peace, Promises Devt, Good Governance

SUN         

FG moves to digitise Civil Service, sets one-week deadline for implementation roadmap

NDLEA nabs marble trader with cocaine at Lagos Airport, recovers drugs worth billions in multi-state sweep

As Senate grills oil firms over NEITI audit concerns, HEDA demands transparency

DICON-D7G: Nigerias armoured, anti-drone production to increase self-sufficiency

Atiku to Tinubu: Take responsibility for refinery failures

Inter Miami lose 4-1 to Nashville as Messi misses penalty

Defence headquarters confirms cybersecurity breach attempt on official X handle

  VANGUARD         

 Anambra police to monitor checkpoints, patrols from control room

Davidos father is my adviser Ademola Adeleke

Violence erupts in western Kenya ahead of opposition rally

10 feared killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities

2027: Accord, AAC, SDP presidential candidates join forces against Tinubu

Manufacturers groan as rising credit, production costs threaten recovery
Residents count losses as flood sweeps through parts of Abuja

Rainbow Coalition: No member will be victimised, says reconciliation committee

Five die, 10 rescued in two Kano building collapses

Benin-Onitsha Road concessioned, not neglected, says Umahi

Adelekes camp to Keyamo: There is no agreement with Tinubu

2027: Kebbi Gov picks Augie as running mate

Navy disrupts three illegal refineries, recovers 85,000 litres in Rivers

Zero-Tariff Policy: FG urges Nigerians to boost production, exports

FCT police order clampdown on one-way drivers, traffic robbers

2007: Im not bothered about spare tyre tag for vice-presidents Kwankwaso

Congo Ebola outbreak explodes to 4,665 cases, 2,184 deaths

Wike signs 26,272 Cs of O in 3yrs FCTA

Ronaldo says 2026 will probably be his final year in football

Osun election: Peoples will defeated political machinery Sen. Natasha

2027: Appointments will be based on competence under NDC govt Kwankwaso

2027: Governors bent on rigging will be disappointed Kwankwaso

El-Rufai sues ICPC for allegedly denying family access to him

Shekarau, Ganduje, Yusuf politically finished in Kano, says Kwankwaso

FGs ranches: Alia seeks caution as Benue PDP demands clarity

NGF congratulates Gov Adeleke on re-election

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

ASUU rejects ABSU lecturers suspension, vows to sustain strike

Nigeria targets local production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems

Plateau police arrest officer over shooting of trader

Catholic priest allegedly attacked after Mass in Enugu

Otti approves N1m each for 31 Abia returnees from SAfrica

Nothing kills women faster than low self-esteem! Sarah Martins

Nigerians use materialism to defend intellectual bankruptcy Seyi Awolowo

LEADERSHIP         

Benue Lawmaker Counters Police, Says Herders Killed Over 10 In Ukum Attacks

Ronaldo Hints At Retirement, Says ‘This Is Probably My Last Year’

Cameroon Make History, Crush Malawi 3-0 To Win Maiden WAFCON Title

Ikpeba Warns Against NFF Normalisation Committee, Urges Caution

Man Arrested For Allegedly Setting Wife Ablaze In Kogi

2027: I’m Not Worried About Being ‘Spare Tyre’ Under Obi — Kwankwaso

5 Dead As 2 Buildings Collapse In Kano

Rivers: Rainbow Coalition’s Reconciliation Committee Meets Fubara, Agrees On Modalities For Peace

FCT: Wike Signs 26,272 C-Of-Os Under Tinubu, Surpassing 13-Year Total

Osun Election 2026: We Are Studying The Results — APC

Davido Announces ‘Tell Everybody’ Video With Leon Thomas

Osun: Donald Duke Congratulates Adeleke, Voters, INEC

Adeleke’s Victory Signals Trouble For APC In 2027 – ADC Support Group

FRSC Arrests Driver After 15 Passengers Found Hidden Under Truck Cover

 DAILY TRUST     

Iran Offers $30,000 For Capturing, killing of US Soldiers

Many feared killed in fresh attacks on Benue communities

Prayers Will Crush Boko Haram Catholic Bishop

Were studying Osun election results APC

Arsenal beat Manchester City to win Community Shield

Motorists Stranded, Roads Flooded as Rain wreaks havoc in Abuja

Fintiri reaffirms commitment to womens inclusion

Kwankwaso: Govs plotting to rig in 2027 will be disappointed

Atiku: Osun poll a forerunner of what to expect in 2027

Tinubu: Osun people have shown their confidence in Adeleke

Unforgivable failure, Atiku hits Tinubu over trillions spent on ailing refineries

Adeleke: Tinubu has congratulated me, but Im yet to receive Oyebamijis call

NEW TELEGRAPH

APC Must Listen To Osuns Message Before 2027, Says Natl Youth Leader

Osun Poll: Amupitan Declares Election Situation Room Closed

Heavy Downpour Wreck Hacoc In Benue, Submerge Several Houses

Private Sector Partners Eno To Make A Ibom Nigerias Preferred Tourism Destination History

Kano Govt Committed N996.29bn On 1,557 Projects In 3 Years, Commissioner

CBNs Hakama Sidi-Ali emerges Nigerias 2026 Spokesperson Of The Year

Oyo Fire Service Recovers Two Bodies From Petroleum Tanker Accident In Ibadan

Navy Destroys Three Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers 85,000 Litres Of Stolen Products

BLUEPRINT           

2027: Jonathans quiet return, the big plot, power play

Delta governor Oborevwori hails renewed push for sustainable peace in Warri

Ex- governor Dickson speaks as defunct AD leaders meet in Abuja

Biafra: Kanus lawyer demands Anambra womans release

Nigeria football needs reform, not excuses

Kano security gains driven by community participation Commissioner

Nigeria finishes 4th as India wins 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships

ICRC and the new PPP push: Turning Nigerias infrastructure ambition into projects

Nigeria has stepped up local production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems DICON-D7G

                          

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