Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

  VANGUARD

Crude prices rise above $90 per barrel on US-Iran strikes

US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed

2027: NDC joins opposition, backs push for stronger coalition

Soldiers kill 324 terrorists, arrest 375, rescue 621 kidnapped victims in August

Foreign Aid Bill threatens civil society independence, HRW tells National Assembly

BOOT Party urges INEC to address glitches in candidate portal

2027: Tinubu leads Atiku, Obi in early forecast PIG

2027: We have words, courts, laws as weapons ADC

EFCC sacks over 40 staff for corruption, prosecutes 5 others

Dangote Refinery secures court orders against NMDPRA

FG should rethink public ranching, says ex-AGF

Sowore rejects DSS plan to suspend trial, demands apology

Lawyer condemns medical practitioners alleged involvement in organ harvesting

FG prosecutes Ogoni leader over alleged seizure of oil wells

Rail, port projects to cut road accidents FG

New ECOWAS President vows to restore cohesion, deepen AES ties

FGs electricity subsidy bill hits N1.92trn in 2025 NERC

Atiku to Tinubu: Nigerians shouldnt pay with lives after paying more for fuel

Lagos records 33,009 domestic, sexual violence cases in five years AG

David Mark urges governorship candidates to shun hate speech, empty promises

At least 2,500 buildings destroyed in Nepal valley Report

PUNCH       

I have nothing more to give, Messi announces retirement from national team

NUPRC retains $300 helicopter levy, exempts offshore oil platforms

Fake agency probe: FG restricts staff movement across MDAs

20 African NGOs demand investigation into Guinea mass grave

VIDEO: Mysterious floating island spotted, disappears in Canada reservoir

Nigerias economy grows 4.43% in Q2 NBS

FG targets December completion of Kaduna-Kano rail line

EFCC sacks 40 staff over corruption, says Olukoyede

Borno gov orders suspension of absentee village, ward heads in war-ravaged town

India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan, tribunal insists

FG targets $750M private investment for cloud infrastructure SGF

NANS demands probe into death of student

2027: Kaduna Assembly NDC candidate urges unity for Obi-Kwankwaso ticket

2027: ADC warns govship candidates against violence, hate speech

Dont call me by my first name, Mo Abudu tells young people

JUST IN: Military rescues 15 NYSC members, six others in Kogi forest operation

Three sisters drown as canoe capsizes at Kanos dam

Why US hasnt arrested Tinubu over allegations Presidents lawyer

Nigeriall no longer tolerate dehumanisation of citizens in SAfrica Shettima

NNPCL hikes petrol price to N1,345 in FCT

Sanwo-Olus Chief of Staff visits Ogogos family, honours late actors legacy

Gombe court grants woman bail over 60,000 cooking oil theft claims

Mo Bimpe reveals childlessness struggle, says I was excluded from Kids parties

2027: Those who refuse to support APC will be flogged Borno commissioner

THISDAY    

UBTH Cancer Treatment Centre Now 100% Operational, Says CMD

NAPTIP Rescues 180 Trafficked Children, Arrests FMC Onitsha Nurse

FG Unveils Major Rail, Data, Terminal Projects to Reshape Nigerias Transport Sector

ICRC Model PPP Agreement to End Inconsistent Contracting, Boost Investor Confidence, Says Ewalefoh

Breaking: GDP Increases to 4.43% in Q2

Shettima: Nigeriall No Longer Tolerate Dehumanisation of Its Citizens

My Proposed 605 Petrol Only First Step on Affordable Energy Security, Says Gbenga Hashim

Over 60,000 BauchiPDP Supporters Defect to PRP, Back Shehu Buba

PDP Condemns Imposition of Exorbitant Charges on Political Campaign Advertising Permits in Kwara

Yoruba Group Sets Agenda for Political Aspirants

INEC: We Dont Nominate, Smuggle Candidates for Parties

UNICEF Strengthens Health Leadership, Governance in Adamawa,Sokoto, Kwara

SUN     

 NASENI launches $25,000 accelerator to scale Nigerian innovations

Nigeria wont tolerate xenophobic attacks, says Shettima

EFCC recovers N1.233trn, 10,000 convictions in three years

Okogwu: FG should consider restoring fuel subsidy

Terrorism foreign creation to stain Muslims Sheikh Gumi

Amnesty demands probe as Borno lawmaker threatens flogging of opponents

Fuel subsidy: Falana questions government spending of extra revenue

2027: ADC tasks Yari over N15.8trn fuel subsidy gains

Setback for APC as hundreds dump party for PDP in Cross River

Uncertainty over PIA regulations scares investors PENGASSAN

AI may increase global GDP by 13%, trade 37% by 2040 WTO

Hold govt accountable, defend workers rights, stakeholders tell media

NPA allays fears of conflict with NPERA, says no overlap in functions

 LEADERSHIP      

Court Nullifies APC Zamfara North Senatorial Primaries, Orders Fresh Exercise Within 14 Days

Troops Kill 2 Terrorist Commanders In Katsina, Leader Escapes Wounded

Court Restrains NMDPRA From Sealing, Disrupting Dangote Refinery Operations

Troops Kill 324 Terrorists, Rescue 610 Kidnap Victims In August -DHQ

2 Nigerian Nationals Extradited To United States To Face Sextortion Charges

Military Force Cannot Resolve Grievances Fueling North Central Violence- Tinubu

FG Retains $300 Helicopter Levy, Exempts Offshore Platforms From Terminal Navigation Charge

2027: Let’s Work Together For A Repeat Of 2015 Electoral Outcome, Reps Minority Caucus

2027: NANS Backs DSS Over Suspension Of Sowore’s Prosecution

Troops Rescue 21 Kidnap Victims In Kogi Forest

NDC, Amnesty Condemn Borno Commissioner’s Alleged Threat To Opposition

Opposition Summit: PRP Queries Tinubu, Shettima’s Absence, Demands Who’s In Charge

Sowore’s Lawyer Urges DSS to Drop Charges or Hand the Case to the AGF

Dozens Injured As Residents Protest Oil, Gas Pollutions In A/Ibom Communities

FG Unveils Plans For Rail Expansion At National Council On Transportation

Nigeria Overcome Senegal To Boost Top-10 Push At African Volleyball Championship

Tinubu’s Bid To Withhold US Records ‘Profoundly Embarrassing’ — Peter Obi

Avoid Empty Promises, Hate Speech, David Mark Charges ADC Governorship Candidates

US Embassy Abuja Clarifies Visa Processing Changes

Why Tinubu Is Seeking To Block Release Of FBI Records — Reno Omokri

UK Excludes Manslaughter, Child Sex Offenders, Others From Prison Sentence Cuts

Opposition Summit: G100 Urges Parties To Choose Cooperation Over Division

Woman Arrested For Allegedly Smuggling ‘Colos’ To Son On Death Row In Ogun Prison

NiMet Predicts 3 Days Of Rain, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

Bandits Attack 17 Katsina Villages, Kill, Abduct Residents

 DAILY TRUST     

Insecurity: Military action not enough, north must unite against terrorists Tinubu

Munnir Rabiu Builds Voltaa Mobility for Nigerias $1.5bn Urban Mobility Market

Opposition Summit: Well Support Any Candidate who emerges Donald Duke

Provide evidence on replacement of your candidates, INEC challenges NDC

How we recovered N1.23tn, $684m in 33 months EFCC Chair

Wike, Fubara meet amid fresh reconciliation efforts

Fuel Subsidy Return will Cripple Nigerias Economy Cleric

Sylva quits APC, asks Nigerians to vote out ruling party Join Diaspora Networks

Amnesty seeks action against Borno Commissioner who threatened opposition

Inside Sources Panel blasts Tinubu, Atiku over subsidy issues, calls for accountability

How I lost 2 grandchildren to diphtheria in 1wk Grandma

How poor funding cripple Abuja environmental board operations

Abuja filling stations increase petrol pump prices

Abuja female taxi drivers allege harassment, seek support

Police recover GPMG, AK-47 in Plateau

Flood: Nepal begins mass burial as death toll hits 797, over 3000 missing

Insecurity: Nigeria urges AU to reduce reliance on foreign aid

Nigeria, Japan agree to deepen bilateral relations

NEW TELEGRAPH

Kogi: Security Forces Rescue 10 Corps Members From Kidnappers Den

CAN Remains Our Umbrella Body Northern Christian Leaders

Malaria: Bauchi Targets Households With 5m Treated Nets

2027: Goronyo Resigns As Sokoto PDP Chairman, Cites Personal Reasons

Aondoakaa Advocates Private Sector-led Ranching, Backs State Police

Lagos Govt Visits Family Of Late Nollywood Actor, Ogogo

Olukoyede: EFCC Recovers N1.23trn, $684m, 373,905, 9.34m In 32 Months

NEPL/Seplat Energy JV To Train 500 Teachers Across Edo

2027: INEC Warns Against Fake Ad-Hoc Staff Recruitment

Expose Criminals, Tinubu Tasks NCentrals Devt Partners, Private Sector

BLUEPRINT

NFF fact-finding report: How board members enjoyed payments while coaches, players suffer Fanny Amun

Breaking: Lionel Messi retires from international football

NNPCL raises petrol price

Seyi Tinubu can lead NFF Obafemi Martins

2026 African Volleyball Championship: Nigeria beat Senegal in classification game

Tinubu places security, wellbeing of Nigerians at centre of national development Musa

2027 elections: PDP guber candidate sets agenda, vows to restore Kaduna

Ogun: Woman arrested over attempt to smuggle suspected drug into prison

Onitsha market leaders debunk police raid, N50m goods seizure claim

FG assures Nigerians in diaspora of improved security nationwide

Government to rid Kano streets of 10,000 youth in war against drug abuse

Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, 4 others reportedly killed

NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn Jihadi drug, opioids at Lagos airport

NBBF board members dismiss resignation talks, accuse leadership of tenure extension plot

Marine, blue economy ministry generated N1.83trn in 2025 Minister

Power minister assures industries of sustained power supply, warns against energy theft

Panic as oil spill pollutes Nembe Creek in Bayelsa, communities make demands

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