Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY    

Trumps Approval Rating Falls to Record 33% Amid Ongoing US-Iran War

BATN Foundation, Lagos Deepen 8-Year Partnership to Boost Poultry Production, Food Security

NDDC Engages Niger Delta Youths in AI Training

FG: BeninOnitsha Road Concession Limiting Immediate Intervention

FAAC: Five States Collect N317.5bn as Allocation, Exceed 20 Others Combined

NAPE Tackles Oil Sector Skills Gap with New Academy

UK Cheers Adeleke, Flags BVAS, Vote Buying, Accessibility Issues in Osun Poll

Inflation Moderates to 15.43% Despite Surge in Food Prices

15 Ethnic Regions Proposed as PANDEF, Citizens Group Demand Restructuring

EU Releases 2.3m to African Countries for Cholera Fight, Nigeria Gets 1.5m

FGN/IFAD-VCDP Distribute Farm Equipment to Farmers to Boost Food Security in Kogi, Empower 33 PWDs

Keyamo Requests IATA To Review Osubi Airport Location Code

FG Holds Ember to Remember National Stakeholders Conference September 14

PUNCH       

UN, NSCDC move against terror funding, Illegal mining

Police impound five Air Peace vehicles over runway blockade

Insecurity: 31 states spend N252bn on security in six months

Terrorists kill 28 in Sokoto community, Army GOC visits

Inflation eases to 15.43% amid food price surge

Justice ministry lawyers robe allowance rises 233% to N1m

Bauchi LG poll: Gov mocks boycotting opposition after APM landslide

ECOWAS picks 60 startups from 6,000 for regional awards

NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup miss

ICAN delegation seeks stronger audit collaboration in Lagos

Group opposes FG ranching pilot in Benue

Northern group backs Catholic Bishops warning over hardship

Band A power users subsidised others with N101bn Report

Stakeholders strengthen Jigawa fight against sexual violence

FG targets 6,000MW electricity by December

Inside Kwaras crime web: How police cracked kidnap, cult, murder rings

176,537 Nigerians get UK citizenship in 21 years

SUN      

APC NWC meets over 2027 campaign council, Osun poll

Osun Poll: UK warns on vote-buying, BVAS lapses, hails Adeleke

Anosike launches Abia champions league, promises sports academy if elected

2027: South East will vote APC top to bottom Ekwunife

Ebonyi PDP governorship candidate promises housing, pension reforms for workers

Osun Poll: Accord demands immediate release of detained leaders, members

WAFCON/World Cup Failure: NFF fires Madugu, Falcons technical crew

Nigeria tops Africa at 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos Nigeriantravel guide

Balancing market growth, bank profits as CBN changes money supply rules

Bank Groups emerge as new outlet for pension fund investments

Nigerias budget under pressure as offshore oil output falls

Tax Ombud crucial to building fair, accountable tax system AERE

Igbinedion University, EduTech partner to expand digital learning

Keyamo seeks new IATA code for Osubi Airport, proposes OSU, OSB, SUB, QSB

Meta, FG launch AI Academy, offer $5,000 funding to Nigerian startups

Rensource, Metro EV unveil renewable-powered electric mobility platform

FG unveils digital cloud policy to attract $750m private investment in 2 years

  VANGUARD                 

Osun Election: CSOs demand thorough investigation of Senator Fadahunsi

Osun Poll: Oonis aide urges Tinubu to ensure free, fair 2027 elections

Tinubus reforms push FAAC allocations above N2trn monthly Oyedele

Senator Dickson appoints Steve Nwosu, others as aides

FG unveils national cloud policy, targets $750m investment in 24 months

Troops foil mass abduction attempt in Zamfara, rescue 9

2027: APC says finalising nationwide campaign plan

NANS suspends Ondo protest after govt approves 60% subvention increase

Ive instructed Osun Attorney-General to drop suit against EFCC Adeleke

How 24 firms control over 70% of Nigerias stock market

Tupac Shakurs accused killer was out for revenge, jury hears

Trump hints at fresh talks with North Koreas Kim Jong Un

FG unveils loan for Nigerians to build or buy houses How to apply Exploring African Diaspora Media

Full list of BBNaija season 11 housemates with immunity this week

BBNaija Season 11: Abi emerges new HoH after tense final battle with Chimsom

PETROAN demands guaranteed crude oil supply before Port Harcourt, Warri restart

Army tightens security in Kebbe, vows no safe haven for Lakurawa

NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup miss

Lagos gets 208MW boost as FG upgrades Ijora, Apapa substations

NANS urges Tinubu to release Osun LG allocations

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal

 LEADERSHIP      

Uzodimma, Oyedele Seek Stronger Fiscal Federalism, Economic Diversification

Keyamo Seeks IATA Review Of Osubi Airport Code

Tonlagha Urges More Support For Vulnerable Nigerians After UK Award

Equities Market Opens Week In Red With N106bn Loss

Federal Govt Adds 208MW Capacity To Lagos Grid, Unveils Upgraded Ijora, Apapa Substations

Over 600 Nigerian Doctors, Lawyers, Others Practising In Canada – Envoy

Council Mobilises $1bn Investment For Nigeria’s Sugar Self-sufficiency Drive

Man Remanded Over Alleged Theft Of 22 Pants For Rituals

Rising Food Prices Persist Despite Inflation Easing To 15.43%”

‎”Hospitals Refusing To Treat Our Father” – ‎Ogogo’s Daughters Cry For Help Over Father’s Ill Heath

APC To Unveil Campaign Programme Soon

‎Son Allegedly Hacks Mother To Death In Ondo Community

Troops Foil Mass Abduction Attempt, Rescue 9 In Zamfara

FG, ICPC Launch Joint Task Team To Curb Corruption In Health Sector

Troops Foil Mass Abduction Attempt, Rescue 9 In Zamfara

Iran Mulls More Offensive Approach To War With US

  DAILY TRUST     

Nine rescued as troops foil abduction in Zamfara

Flooded Abuja mansions raise questions over green areas

ASUU threatens strike as 200 lecturers leave Kaduna Varsity

ECOWAS unveils 2nd regional startup Awards to drive innovation, youth employment

UK commends peaceful Osun election, tasks INEC on pre-2027 reforms

Keyamo seeks IATA review of Osubi Airport code

FG unveils National Digital Cloud Policy to drive investments

NFF sacks Madugu, Falcons coaching crew after World Cup miss

Osun 2026: When the people speak, politics must listen

Nigerias inflation rate drops to 15.43% Nigeriannews aggregator

Obasanjo visits Adeleke after election victory, urges him to sustain good governance

NEW TELEGRAPH

Muslim -Muslim Ticket: FGBMFI Urges Christians To Get More Involved In Politics

CAN Kicks Against Proposed Pilot Ranching In Benue

Keyamo Writes IATA, Seeks New Code For Osubi Airport

Govs, Ministers, Lawmakers Cant Deliver Second Term For You, APC Chieftain Tells Tinubu

EU Allocates 2.3mTo Curb Cholera In Nigeria, Other West, Central Africa

NDC National Leader, Dickson Appoints Three Aides

Lawyers Demand End To Prolonged Detention Of Igbo Youths

FG Spends N700m To Certify 7,000 Nigerian Artisans Nigerian travel guide

CRiver CP Warns Officers Against Violation Of Human Rights

BLUEPRINT           

Billionaires wife seeks $6.2bn divorce settlement after husband offers $723m

Nigeria Aquatics Federation reschedules Swim to the Future competition for late President

Northern Senators celebrate Babangida at 85

Breaking: APM sweeps 20 chairmanship seats in Bauchi LG poll, wins 319 councillorship seats

Inflation drops to 15.43% in July as rate cut expectations grow

Domestic equities open week negative, shed N106bn

Nigeria takes centre stage in West Africas data centre expansion

CBN reopens OMO market to individuals, corporates as yields challenge equities

FG launches 5-year strategy to combat organised crime networks

Political competition and technological upgrades safeguard electoral integrity in Osun 2026 election AEO reports

Nigerias headline inflation drops to 15.43% in July, as oil prices near $90 amidst Trumps threat

                                                    

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