Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 21 August 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD       

US hits Hezbollah with more sanctions, says Iran controls it

US charges woman with plot to blow up New York State Capitol

Subsidy removal: Atiku is a hypocrite, renegade Presidency

I will be fired Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university

Reject extremism hate FCT minister charges clerics

Tension mounts in Anambra community over killing of traditional title holder

N27trn subsidy funds: APM accuses Tinubu govt of litany of lies

UK warns citizens against travel to 28 Nigerian states over terrorism, kidnap risk

46-yr-old Ronaldinho comes out of retirement, signs for Ravenna

Adelekes support for Tinubu betrays Osun electorate NRM

2027: INEC must ensure electoral debates take place Utomi

Meta founder Zuckerberg buys historic Gothic castle in Ireland

2027: Well exceed Osun election standards, INEC assures

Killings: Plateau wont surrender ancestral land Gov Mutfwang

Cameroon President Paul Biya returns to country after 73 days away

University suspends academic behind Jason Arday plagiarism charges

Army raises battle-readiness bar, tasks young officers to stay combat-ready

Terrorists planning to attack Sokoto tertiary institutions DSS

Fuel Subsidy: Atiku a voodoo economist, not a leading presidential candidate Wike

Panic as gunmen kill two Rivers LG chairs aides

Subsidy Savings: Account for 10.4tn received, NECA tells states, LGs

12 ships laden with petroleum products, various commodities arrive Lagos ports

Why I chose to work with Obi Kwankwaso

Police warn Ekiti youths against political, digital thuggery

Local refining, gas investment key to jobs, energy security NMDPRA

We cannot remove Nigerias CPC tag US Congressman Moore insists History

2027: Wali seeks Geidam Emirs support for Yobe Guber race

Oil Resumption: MOSOP assures Ogonis of fair deal in FG talks

Coalition urges Reps to review sexual education, reproductive health policies

PUNCH       

US charges woman with plot to blow up New York State Capitol

Atikus fuel subsidy pledge shows serious ignorance of governance, economy Tinubu

Atikus subsidy plan retrogressive, fiscally unsustainable Presidency

46 bodies recovered, 15 rescued in Sokoto boat accident

Police probe burning of ADC members family residence in Rivers

Amnesty seeks probe of killings, rights abuses in South-East

INEC promises better elections in 2027 after Osun poll

After protest, CDS assures military retirees of consequential pension rise

Anambra CP summons area commander, DPOs over Onitsha shooting

FIFA releases schedule for 2027 Womens World Cup

Osun poll: Adeleke campaign spokesman withdraws remarks against Okpebholo

FG plans new survey on illicit arms

FG to begin 90,000km fibre rollout in October Minister

Presidency pledges support as Nigeria hosts World PR Forum

Muslim women meet in Abia to address insecurity, economic hardship

2027: Police to arrest sponsors, perpetrators of political violence in Katsina

VIDEO: I have been treated unfairly, targeted in South Africa, says Chidimma Adetshina

THISDAY    

INEC promises better elections in 2027 after Osun poll

INEC: Well Improve on Osun Governorship Election Standard

Atiku: If Elected President I Will Restore Fuel Subsidy

Adeleke Needs Sharper Industrialisation Direction, Osun Electricity Law to Stand Out

Osun Monarch Hails Adelekes Re-election, Urges Greater Devt in Second Term

NAPTIP Seals Port Harcourt Maternity Over Alleged N13.5m Baby Sale

2027: Group Takes Tinubu Re-election Campaign to Abuja Streets

Pandemonium in Onitsha Head Bridge as Police Allegedly Shoot Trader over N5,000 Bribe

SEEPCOs Nigerian-made Vessel Signals New Era in Maritime Security

Group Kicks against Transfer of Case Challenging Tinubus Academic Credentials to Abuja

Tinubu Orders EFCC to Channel Seized Loot, Unclaimed Dividends to NELFUND

Osun APC Stakeholders Blame Oyetola for Partys Defeat in Governorship Election

UN Raises the Alarm over $159m Funding Gap, Says Millions May Miss Lifesaving Aid

2027: HURIWA Asks Candidates to Halt Hate Speech, Present Clear Devt Blueprints

No Basis for Transfer of Your Case to Another Judge, Kaduna CJ Tells el-Rufai

Sources: Geregu Has Paid N6bn to Bond Investors after Default

FG Okays N610bn Highway Projects, 600 Housing Units For Armed Forces

Stop Treating Elections as War, Do-or-Die Affair, ADC Chairman, David Mark, Tells Politicians

Banks Trade Lending Jumps 34.7% to N6.29 Trillion, Manufacturing Credit Falls 12.3%

Katsina Begins Distribution of 90,000 Bags of Grains to Vulnerable Households

Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Choose Competence over Propaganda in 2027 Polls

Tinubu Appoints Adviser on Homeland Security, Famadewa, Head for 5-year Plan

Army Moves Tactical Headquarters to Mangu as GOC Starts Operation Hard Nut

Military Urges Veterans to Embrace Health Insurance as Foundation Provides Free Medical Outreach to Personnel, Widows

CNS Inducts New Security Patrol Vessel in Delta

2027: NYSC DG Warns Corps Members Against Political Campaign

Gov Inuwa Yahaya Approves N148.76m Monthly Subvention Increase for Gombe State University

PENGASSAN: Frequent Alterations to PIA May Erode Investors Confidence

Expert Pushes for Policies to Control Tobacco Intake among Nigerians

Anambra Govt to Digitise Governance, SMEs by 2030

FG Unveils National Digital Cloud Policy to Boost Infrastructure

Digital Encode to Mitigate Successful AI-driven Cyberattacks with DEPAS AI

SUN       

UK warns nationals against travelling across Nigeria

2027: FCT Minister of State tasks clerics on peace, warns against hate, extremism

2027: Dont allow politicians use you for violence, digital thuggery, intimidation IGP tells youths

Ndume urges military to rescue abducted Mussa, Lassa school children

Nnamdi Kanu was right about Nigeria Dele Farotimi

South Africans have targeted me, want to make me an example Chidimma Adetshina

$5m fraud: Fleeing Nigerian suspect nabbed at Australian airport

2027: Nigerians must stand up, reclaim power Utomi

Nobody can embarrass, intimidate me Onaiyekan fires back at Presidency

2027 presidency: Tinubu will lose credible election before 4pm Baba-Ahmed

Tobi Amusan Confirmed For 2026 Athlos Series In London, New York

FG moves to decriminalise attempted suicide, okays N302bn cancer centre, other health projects

Wike rakes in over N150bn from Cof O signings

2027 polls: Insecurity threatens Peace Accord, 2,510 incidents recorded in 14 months

2027: Im in presidential race to unite opposition, not split votes Duke

Wage increases, awards eroded N15.8trn fuel subsidy savings Oyedele

NPA union rejects 30% revenue deduction, threatens strike

Deep offshore: Nigeria has extracted 4.6bn barrels worth of crude -NUPRC

FG, NGF to states: Implement Data Protection Act or risk trust, investment

 

  LEADERSHIP      

Iran Rejects Trump’s ‘Crushing’ Economic Campaign, Warns Of Further US Defeat

Presidential Working Group Begins Drafting Of National Policing Bill


Osun Election: Tinubu’s Non-Interference Shows Commitment To Democracy — SGF

Return To Fuel Subsidy Shows ‘Serious Ignorance’ Of Governance — Tinubu


Wike Orders Immediate Demolition Of 30 Structures On Ring Road 3 Corridor


FEC Approves Revised National Biotechnology Policy For Nigeria’s Development

2027: APC Berates Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy Removal Reversal Promise

FG Intensifies Investment In 90,000km Fibre-Optic Network To Deepen Connectivity

Why Lagos Got Nod To Host Maiden National Intermediate Games – NSC

Nigeria Plans New Small Arms Survey To Address Outdated Data — Centre

Tony Elumelu Rebukes Lady for Calling Him By First Name

Northerners Made Obasanjo President, He Lacks Electoral Value – Atiku

Presidency Tackles Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy Promise, Says Policy Is Fiscal ‘Desperation’

Security Operatives Destroy Kidnappers’ Camp, Rescue Victim, Arrest 3 Suspects in Nasarawa

Subsidy: Atiku Is Confused, Going Back To What He Called Fraud — Wike

Group Kicks Against Comprehensive Sexuality Education In Schools

Atiku Unveils New Plan To Cut Fuel Prices

FG Reaffirms Nigerians’ Safety As 83 Return From South Africa

EFCC Redirecting Recoveries To Fund Student Loans, National Assets, Commendable –Uyi

Presidency Knocks Atiku Over 2027 Promise To Restore Petrol Subsidy

NUPRC Warns 31 Winners: Pay Signature Bonuses Within 60 Days or Lose Blocks

NDLEA Opposes Bail For 10 Defendants In Alleged N480bn Ogun Forest Meth Lab Case

Oil, Gas Projects: Experts Warn Of Manpower, Infrastructure Shortages

Demand Restoration Of Functional Local Government Areas, Ngoforo Tells Igbos

BREAKING: 40 Bodies Recovered, Dozens Missing After Boat Sinks In Sokoto

Opposition Parties, Civil Society, Others Back Tinubu, Commend INEC Over Osun Poll

US Pastor Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Child Abuse, Wife Convicted

APM Dismisses FG’s Subsidy Savings Report, Says Over N27tn, Not N15.8tn, Was Saved

Davido Denies DM Claims, Threatens Legal Action Over Alleged Chat With South African Woman

World Bank Loans: Oyedele Faults Nigerians For Attacking Lender

Nigeria Targets $30bn-$50bn Investment As 22 Offshore Oil Projects Advance

ASUU-KASU: We Don’t Want Strike, Dialogue Remains Our Preference

Same-Faith Ticket: Court Never Ruled On Constitutionality, Says Lawyer

Nnamdi Kanu 110% Correct In Everything He Said About Nigeria – Dele Farotimi

CBN Pushes Alternative Payment Channels For Financial Inclusion, Growth

JAMB Explains Conditions For Underage Gaining Admission Into Tertiary Institutions

FG Unveils Blueprint For Bonny Tourism Development

NACCIMA Seeks Revival Of Germany, Nigeria Industrial Corridor, Stronger Financial Sovereignty

Bonfrere’s Aide Slams Nigeria Over Treatment Of Ex-Super Eagles Coaches

   DAILY TRUST     

Atiku unveils new Subsidy Model

PHOTOS: Tinubu meets Adeleke at Presidential Villa

Media Trusts Habeebat Ajayi wins Outstanding Reporter award

Insecurity: What Ill do in my first 100 days if elected President Atiku

Atiku: Obasanjo Has No Electoral Value, Arewa made him President

40 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes in Sokoto

Flood destroys homes, fish ponds, farms in Niger

2027: How Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Spent Campaign Day One

2027: Tinubull Lose Before 4pm If Election Is Credible Baba-Ahmed

Im the First Woman To Carry AK-47 In Kwara, I Hunted Armed Robbers Retired DSP

Insecurity: Tinubu gives committee 90 days to produce 5-year defence plan

Minister inspects NEDC projects, commissions fertility centre in Borno

KASU: Only 17 Profs resigned voluntarily since 2024 Kaduna Govt

Phantom council: FEC approves forensic audit of MDAs

Katsina gov distributes 90,000 bags of grains to households

Budget approvals must translate into real services for Nigerians Nigeriannews aggregator

Group demands restructuring of Nigeria into 17 autonomous regions

Rivers community cries out over destruction of livelihoods

FEC orders EFCC to release recovered loot to NELFUND

New CBN data policy: Putting the cart before the horse

Nearly 6 months into US-Israel war, Iran decries humanitarian toll

UN warns of funding deficit as aid shortages threaten millions in Nigeria

FG begins 250-unit Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Gwagwalada

NEW TELEGRAPH

2027: Atiku Recanting On His Economic Doctrine By Vowing To Restore Fuel Subsidy If Elected Presidency

NAPTIP Seals Illegal Maternity Facility In Rivers

Subsidy Saving: FGs Claim Full Of Deception, Contradictory APM

Adelekes Victory: Cleric Says Prophecy Fulfilled, Challenges Governor To Repay Osuns Trust

Tax Ombud, OGFZA Move To Boost Investor Confidence, Attract FDI

Zamfara AGILE Evaluates Life Skill Programme As It Targets 87,209 Beneficiaries By 2028

Police Bust Armed Robbery Syndicate In Osun, Recover AK-47, 13 Live Rounds

2027: We Must Unite To Reclaim Oyo Yilwatda Tells Aggrieved Aspirants

Delta APC Tackles Omo-Agege, Says Stop Campaign Of Calumny Against Oborevwori

Adelekes Victory: Cleric Says Prophecy Fulfilled, Challenges Governor To Repay Osuns Trust

Bagudu Urges Governors To Emulate Aliyus Development Initiatives

Gov Sule Hails DSS For Rescue Of Kidnap Victims In Nasarawa

Tinubu Meets Osun Governor, Adeleke Behind Closed Doors

We Must Act Now To Prevent More Boat Tragedies DanIya

2027 Polls: Well Improve On Conduct Of Osun Guber Election INEC

BLUEPRINT           

US Open announces record $108 million prize purse

Etsu Nupe insists on indivisible Nigeria

Terrorists kill vigilante, abduct woman, son in Kaduna

Cash crops: NALDA to engage additional 2, 500 youths for 1 million tree planting

UNICEFtasksmediaonsolution,ethicalreportage onchildren

Atiku unveils new subsidy model, targets production, cap the cost, track every barrel

Osun election: Ethnic youth leaders pass vote of confidence on INEC chairman Amupitan GeographicReference

Arewa Youths hail INEC, Amupitan over peaceful Osun governorship election

Weak institutions, internal party crises, drivers of political instability in Nigeria Don

ASUU hails Kaduna state government over KASU funding

2027 elections: Uba Sanis aide unveils 3-man force to deliver Kaduna for APC

Dangote Refinery raises diesel price

Blueprints award will spur me to do more NIS DG

2027 elections: Obasanjo lacks electoral strength Atiku

Messi scores first goal since fathers death in Miami draw

NELFUND records more than 1.6m student loan applications, disburses over 322 billion

Kaduna government, governorship candidate trade words over education funding, KASU

FG approves bioenergy plan to strengthen energy security

FG approves N610bn highway projects, 600 homes for Nigeria military personnel

FG okays N558bn cancer, other health projects, Abuja national hospital for overhaul

                          

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