Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 29 August 2026

Business

PUNCH       

It will always be Lake Ontario, Americans reject Trumps rename

Nigerias borders are already open, Presidency tackles Atiku

Bandits sack 100 southern Kaduna communities, force others into negotiations

Ousted Ukraine defence chief becomes adviser to Italian minister

PHOTOS: Rare lunar eclipse turns moon deep red, 96% covered

Ghost workers: Tinubu orders forensic audit of IPPIS, FG agencies

Canada hikes funds required for international student permits

VDM mocks NBA backlash by dressing as lawyer in new video

EFCC extradites two Nigerians to US over sextortion of minors

Nigeria regains frontier market status after three years FG

WhatsApp to charge businesses per message from October 1

NPC chairman dies eight months after assuming office

UK ministers free to vote as they wish on assisted dying bill PM Burnham

JAMB lists three reasons candidates names may be missing from matriculation list

Cash transfers alone wont end poverty, ex-NAPEP boss urges FG to build income

Lagos, Thailand seek deeper economic ties, investment partnerships

NBA president vows sanctions for lawyers over abusive social media posts

Police intercept two vehicles with illegal arms in Anambra, arrest nine

Lagos residents risk prosecution for refusing to pay waste fees Commissioner

Two die as refuse dump collapses on building in Cross River

Kebbi varsity VC resigns over interference, lack of independence

THISDAY    

NNPCL Has Kept Us in the Dark on Refinery Rehabilitation, Revival, Says Ugochinyere

2027: IPCR, UN, UK Mobilise Nigerian Youths Against Political Violence, Hate Speech

Troops Dismantle ISWAP Camp in Hong, Kill 21 Terrorists

Tinubu: Securing Lives of Nigerians Non-negotiable, Key to Nations Economic Ambitions

NDLEA Moves to Standardise Drug Rehabilitation, Trains Over 100 Counsellors Nationwide

FTSE Russell Reclassification Creates Opportunity to Deepen Nigerias Capital Market

Donald Duke: Nigeria Needs Competence, Not Political Loyalty

YPP, Benyeogor Tackle Kuje Council Chairman over Vote APCor Leave Threat

SUN    

Tinubu orders forensic audit of IPPIS, all FG agencies over ghost workers, fake entities

FG moves to harmonise federal government salary workers

Troops recover, safely dispose terrorist-planted IED on Zamfara road

Law is now one of Nigerias poorest professions VeryDarkMan

NDLEA begins nationwide training for counsellors on standard rehab guidelines

Kaduna: I have not borrowed a kobo since becoming governor Uba Sani

FG must fix insecurity to reduce poverty, not offer palliatives Fr Ehusan

Joshua gets 10-day deadline for Fury fight

Spires 5-Aside announces IHS partnership, Allibay, lauds collaboration

Foreign reserves hit 17-year high at $53.11bn

FCMB backs leadership summit for 1,000 NYSC members

Lagos next growth frontiers take centre stage at Julius Berger Forum

Nigerias reserves hit $51.96bn, highest since 2009 Oyedele

Coup in Niger State

FAAN under fire over N30,000 airport taxi fare

No let-up in subsidy battle as ADC links FGs $1bn intervention to Atiku plan

Subsidy savings: Govs reject accountability blame, offer CNG as answer to hardship

VANGUARD 

2027: Atiku can say anything to deceive politically gullible Presidency

Umahi orders closure of old Niger Bridge for repairs

CNG: Tinubu responding to 2027, not Nigerians suffering ADC

Tinubu approves comprehensive forensic audit of IPPIS, federal agencies, ministries

EFCC extradites 2 Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenage boys

N1.5m for kidney: Lawyer alleges illegal organ harvest in Abuja

Police arrest robbery suspect, recover firearms in Anambra

Celine Dion makes first public appearance in two years ahead of Paris show

NDDC set to commence repair work on Sapele Warri road

Meta set to charge WhatsApp Business messages from October

FCT emergency department rescues 2 from collapsed Kubwa building

Canada increases proof of funds for Nigerians, other foreign students

2027: Group demands 5% APC campaign slots for Diaspora

Breaking: NPC Chairman, Aminu Wushishi, dies after brief illness

Nigeria, Niger Customs administrations deepen cooperation to boost border trade

Charly Boy, OBJ to storm London, Germany, Kenya to launch book 999, Charly Boy Foundation

Dont send cancer patients home without care FG

Kidnapping: Terror group takes 90% of ransom paid SBM

US releases fresh names, photos of 10 Nigerians to be deported

Law profession no longer noble VeryDarkMan

Unity among monarchs, leaders vital to Yoruba progress Gani Adams

2027: Atiku pledges to reopen borders, develop Southern ports

NFF election process suspended, Ikpeme takes over as interim boss

FTSE Russell restores Nigeria to frontier market status ExploringAfrican Diaspora Media

Man allegedly kills 6-year-old stepdaughter over witchcraft allegations

TCN suspends power transmission to Niamey after three towers collapse

 LEADERSHIP        

Presidency Tackles Atiku Over Border Promise, Says Nigeria’s Borders Open

1 Month After 4 Deaths, Calabar Landslide Kills 2 , Deepens Safety Fears

FG Deploys 500,000 Vaccines As Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Katsina, Kano

Ghost Workers: Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Forensic Audit Of IPPIS , Federal Agencies

JUST-IN: NPC Chairman Aminu Yusuf Dies At 66

‘Japa’ Threatening Healthcare For Ageing Parents, Expert Warns

Cholera Cases Hit 65,000, Diphtheria Exceeds 10,000 In 2026 – NCDC

EFCC Extradites 2 Nigerians To U.S. Over Alleged Sextortion Of Teenagers

Ayo Abdulrahaman Takes Over As NPFL Chief Operating Officer

NCC Ramps Up Support For Young Innovators To Bridge Digital Exclusion

FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets Pip Host Nation Poland 1-0 In Friendly Clash

Manchester United Offered Chance To Sign Tosin Adarabioyo From Chelsea

IPCR Trains Youth Corps Members, Interns On Peacebuilding, Conflict Prevention

2027: Parties, Candidates To Pay Up To N100m For Campaign Permits In Kwara

HIV/AIDS: 51% A/Ibom Population Don’t Know Their Status – Commissioner

‎“You Are A Disgrace To The Street” – BBNaija Chichi Drags Phyna Over Her Beef With Ashmusy

49 Killed, 33 Injured In Cattle Raid Attack In South Sudan

2 Killed As Refuse Dump Collapses On Building In Calabar

Firm Deepens Upstream Footprint Amid Push For Indigenous Participation

Atiku Pledges To Revive ECOMOG, Reintegrate Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Into ECOWAS

2027: Atiku Vows To Return Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso To ECOWAS

Atiku Claims Tinubu Is 90, Says He Will Present Evidence In Court

NYSC Announces September 7 Registration Date For 2026 Batch C

NMA Urges FG To Implement 65-Year Retirement Age For Clinical Health Workers

Saudi Arabia Introduces New Work Visa Limits for Businesses

VDM Fires Back At Falana, Other Lawyers For Critising NBA Conference Invite

7,825 Abducted, N7.8bn Ransom Paid Directly Indict FG, States — HURIWA

Nepal Rejects Foreign Rescue Teams After Flash Floods Kill 469

FG Orders CCTV, Solar Lights Installation On First Niger Bridge

91.4% Personal Pension Accounts Remain Unfunded — PenCom

  DAILY TRUST     

Youths protest alleged killing of UNIPORT graduate by police

Family kicks as DSS rearrests Miyetti Allah leader after release from EFCC

Many Feared Abducted as Bandits Attack Travellers in Zamfara

3 youths allegedly arrested for posting Borno LGs FAAC allocation on Facebook

Family kicks as DSS rearrests Miyetti Allah leader after release from EFCC

Yobe LG Vice Chair Allegedly Assaulted By Soldiers

Troops kill 2 terrorists, recover 2 AK-47 rifles, motorcycles in Sokoto

KASU Management Begs ASUU to Suspend Strike

NPC Chairman, Aminu Yusuf, dies after prolonged illness

Atiku: I have evidence Tinubu is 90 years old

Law profession no longer noble, says VDM

Cholera cases decline but outbreak not over NCDC

Diphtheria: Kano govt disputes claim of 50 deaths, says only 2 recorded in Rano

Atiku to Tinubu: Nigerians need cheaper fuel, not last-minute transport promises

Onoh laments exclusion of South East in N610bn infrastructure approval

Atiku vows to end insecurity in one year if elected

Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll nears 400 as rescuers search for 1,400 missing

Nigeria, China host food festival to deepen ties

ECOWAS honours ECOMOG commanders, fallen journalists in Liberia, Sierra Leone war

Foreign contractors complicit in Darfur massacres, Financial Times investigation reveals

US to withdraw troops from Nigeria after counterterrorism mission

Uba Sani approves N810m grant for 4,050 skills graduates

3,000 persons missing in Adamawa as families seek help

NEW TELEGRAPH

Gani Adams: Unity Among Traditional Rulers, Leaders Crucial For Progress Of Yoruba Nation

Nigeria Urges OIC To Shift Focus To Africas Security, Devt Challenges

Overhaul 2027 Hajj Enlightenment Programmes, IHR Tells NAHCON

Address Insecurity, Hardship Before Engaging In Political Campaign,NYUF Tells Politicians

Rep Passes Vote Of Confidence On PAP Administrator, Otuaro

2027: Ojodu Council Chair, APC Lagos West Leaders Meet

Address Insecurity, Hardship Before Engaging In Political Campaign,NYUF Tells Politicians

Gunmen Kill APC Chairman In Kogi, Abduct Passenger

Kogi: Police Rescue 11 Corps Members After Highway Attacks

Diphtheria Outbreak: Niger Confirms 11 Deaths In Chanchaga, Katcha LGAs

Stop Undermining Lawful Process Of ADC In Adamawa, Suleiman Blasts Atiku

2027: AIbom Unity, Gov Enos Strongest Political Strategy Aide

Shell Commends Efforts Towards Regional Action Plan For Safe Helicopter Services

NBA Conference: VeryDarkMan Calls Out Femi Falana Over Submission On His Invitation

2027: Saraki Charges PDP Members To Hold PUs For Victory

Troops Recover, Safely Dispose Of Terrorists IED Along Zamfara Road

Why More Nigerians Are Exploring Hair-Restoration Care In Lagos

Troops Dislodge Boko Haram/ISWAP Camp, Neutralise Terrorists In Adamawa

BLUEPRINT       

Iran sets demands for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid Qatar-led diplomatic push

FG hails FTSE Russells reclassification of Nigeria to Frontier Market status

Powering business at a price: Grid strain pushes up business costs in Nigeria

11 NYSC members rescued as police intensify operation for 15 abducted in Kogi

Lets rebuild patriotism through accountability, integrity PRP presidential aspirant

Police, university collaborate on security, community engagement

We will entrench best global practices in our drug demand reduction efforts Marwa

Breaking: National Population Commission Chairman Aminu Wushishi is dead

Tinubus economy policies providing extra fiscal space to invest in infrastructure, education, others Idris

Kaduna Institute will provide Nigerias skilled labour Minister Africans& Diaspora

Nigerias Miss World 2026 representative secures top 40 spot

Tekno challenges Felas status as Afrobeats originator

Terrorism: Simon Ekpa takes fresh action on sentence

Atiku vows to reopen Nigerias land borders if elected president

NFF September 27 2026 election suspended

 

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