Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST     

US strikes Iran after attempted attacks on shipping

Lassa fever death toll hits 252 — NCDC

2 Nigerians extradited to US to face sextortion charges

Atiku: LG funds will go directly to councils if Im elected President

Atiku: Under Tinubu, monthly wage can disappear into just 40 litres of petrol

Court adjourns Atikus suit challenging Tinubu eligibility

Kwara Building Collapse: We Found late Mother With dead Child On Her Chest Rescuer

Police beef up security in Kano, deploy 250 officers to border LGAs

Group Demands Free Healthcare, Security for Aged Citizens

FBI: Tinubu was Under Investigation for Drugs

FIFA accepts Gusau, Excos resignation, as NFF reforms continue

CSOs now involved in human trafficking, NAPTIP alleges

Four Killed As Dilapidated Building Collapses In Ilorin

Drug case: APM Asks Tinubu to quit 2027 race

Diphtheria: Death toll rises to 23 as disease spreads to Plateau LGAs

Why US withdrew 200 troops from Nigeria Military

Inciting remarks: APC Senator, Borno commissioner, Kuje council chair under probe Police

Nigeria on track to become $1tn economy by 2030 FG ExploringAfrican Diaspora Media

Kebbi: Man arrested over plot to kill Okada rider, steal his motorcycle

PDP chieftain, Daniel Orbih, dies at 64

Gunmen abduct APC LG Chair in Kano

Alleged $14.86m fraud: EFCC summons Sylva

El-Rufais detention: Sharia Council cautions against political persecution

Price Stability, Development and the Proper Role of the Central Bank of Nigeria

CBN: Nigeria recorded $3.8bn remittance inflows in seven months

Customs intercepts 204 rifles in fresh arms shipment

UBTH cancer centre 100% operational, accessible to poor CMD

Troops kill 2 terrorist commanders in Katsina

Shettima: South Africans must rethink xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks

APC ward chair shot dead, 3 others abducted in Kano

PUNCH    

2027: Court adjourns Atikus suit challenging Tinubus eligibility

UK court jails sleep-deprived Nigerian taxi driver for fatal crash

Lagos begins enforcement of 2026 parking permits, warns defaulters

Family, friends protest over UNIPORT graduates killing

2027: Atiku tackles Tinubu over fuel price

Iran president thanks Putin for Russias stance in war with US

Chinas Xi visits Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran links

Police deploy 250 officers to Kano border LGAs to boost security

Presidency rejects US lobbyist reports as politically motivated

INEC issues certificates of return to new Anambra LG chairmen

Musk defends AI data centres, slams EU rules at G20

Abuja hospital denies organ trafficking, suspends kidney transplant services

2027 AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles to face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau in September

Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement

FG backs South-South plan to unlock regions mineral wealth

   

THISDAY    

OMO Bills Account for 72% of N36.5bn Fixed-income Trades in August

NFEM Turnover Up 13.8% to $14.45bn as Naira Strengthens to N1, 335.50/$

Amidst Reforms, Financial Sector Contribution to GDP Slumps to N1.57tn

NGF Summit: Runsewe Unveils Fresh Roadmap for Golf Devt.

FG: With Economic Growth Trajectory, Nigeria on Track Towards N1trn Economy

NNPC Remits N7.9tn to Federation as Revenue Hits N3.087tn in One Month

Zulum Deepens Healthcare Intervention, Hands UMTH 42-Room Patients Lodge

U.S. Extradites Two Nigerians Over Sextortion Linked to Teen Deaths

Duke: Split Opposition Cant Defeat Tinubu

DHQ: Military Does Not Negotiate with Terrorists or Support Payment of Ransom

Atikus Personal Service Condition Stalls Suit Seeking Tinubu, APCs Disqualification

Atiku to Tinubu: Stop Punishing Nigerians, Explain Why Petrol is Cheaper in Libya, Angola, Algeria, Others Africans& Diaspora

CS-SUNN: 92% of Pregnant Women Accept Multiple Micronutrient Supplements

Sachet Alcohol Ban: Lagos Retailers Protest NAFDAC Clampdown, Demand Halt to Enforcement

IPPG: Over 150 African Oil, Gas Projects Stalled as Funding Retreat Threatens 125bn Barrels Reserves

JAMB, WAEC End Multiple OLevel Verification Charges, Fix N4,000 One-off Fee

SUN    

FIFA accepts NFF resignations, backs reform roadmap

NFF rejects purported FIFA letter threatening Nigerias suspension

Customs generates N1.38trn revenue in July, August

FCSC recruitment stalled over resources, thousands of applicants told to keep waiting

Resign, dont recharge abroad ADC chieftain tells Tinubu

2027: Donald Duke backs consensus opposition candidate, willing to step down

Fuel subsidy: Tinubus aide defends removal, attacks Atikus proposed alternative

Kidnappers planned to kill us after a month Rescued NYSC member

VANGUARD   

Bank of America VP dies after stabbing in New Yorks Times Square

North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms TINUBU

UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills man

Obi meets Canadian High Commissioner to strengthen ties ahead of elections

NAPTIP rescues 3,000 victims, says human trafficking migrating to digital space

Dont discuss Atikus NYSC certificate forgery suit against Tinubu in media Judge warnslawyers

2027: INEC denies replacing NDC candidates with unathorised names

Transfer deadline day: Major deals already completed across Europe

Babies in the rubble: Inside Lagos growing child abandonment crisis

Four dead, three rescued as building collapses in Kwara

Teenager in custody for stabbing 20-yr-old to death in CRiver

Agricultural boom turns to bust in Delta communityas Federal road decays

Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment IPPG

14-year-old wanted over death of baby she allegedly had with her father

Agbonayinma gives EFCC 14-day ultimatum to reopen Atiku case

PDP mourns Dan Orbih, orders flags at half-mast for three days

16-year-old in police custody over killing of 20-year-old

Why I want to become Nigerias president Donald Duke

Nigerias economy grows 4.43% in Q2, moves toward $1tn GDP Finance Ministry

2027: Opposition unity still possible despite Atiku, Obi absence NDC

Nigerian man jailed 8 years for robbing elderly, disabled patients in UK; faces deportation

NMDPRA price cap may worsen fuel crisis, scare investors Osifo

Atiku vows to review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students

US troop drawdown wont weaken Nigeria security ties DHQ

Nigerian films must move beyond box office success Moses Babatope Nigerianmarket analysis

Bring answers when you return, Atiku tells Tinubu over 30trn FAAC, 34trn duty waivers

Zamfara recovers N23m from private schools after compliance screening

Umahis 28-year-old son sworn in as Ohaozara chairman

  LEADERSHIP   

Recruitment: Customs Set To Screen Shortlisted Candidates

Federal Govt Unveils $1bn Plan To Restore 2 Million-hectare Forests, Create 1.5m Green Jobs

Fix Financial Fragility Before Seeking Funds, NIGCOMSAT Boss Tells Leaders

Task Force Uncovers Fake Agency, Arrests 12 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

Atiku’s $1.2m Lobbying Deal Exposes Desperation Ahead of 2027 — Presidency

Polytechnic Students Hail DSS Suspension Of Sowore’s Prosecution

Varsity Trains 150 North East Academics in Winning Research Grants

Terrorists Cut Off My Husband’s Head, Shot Me, Borno Survivor Narrates

Nigeria’s ‘Subsidy’ Policy Punishes Citizens – Donald Duke

Police Probe Borno Commissioner, Osun Senator, Kuje Chair Over Inciting Comments

River Basin Authority Empowers 1,000 Youths As Irrigation Champions In Kano, Others

Federal Govt Orders Compulsory Ranking Of All Tertiary Institutions

Ensure Rule Of Law In Continued Detention Of El-Rufai, Sharia Council Urges Govt

CSOs Now Conduit For Human Trafficking In Nigeria – NAPTIP

‘Nigeria Needs $642bn In 4 Years To Hit $1trn Economy Target’

North-West Diphtheria Resurgence: Experts Demand End To Vaccine Boycotts

Flooding Paralyzes Abuja Airport Road, Submerges Lugbe Area

Atiku, Tinubu Are ‘Siamese Twins’ On Economic Policy — Reno Omokri

Protests Spread In Rivers Over Police Killing Of UNIPORT Graduate

JAMB, WAEC Fix N4,000 One-Off Fee For O’Level Result Verification

US Announces Family Visa Options For Permanent Residence

2027: Tinubu, Atiku Seeking Power, Obi Seeking Service – NDC Chieftain

Starmer To Step Down As MP, Citing Focus On International Affairs

Issue Is Not Atiku, Nigerians Can No Longer Afford To Live — Atiku’s Camp

Atiku Vows To Review NELFUND, Offer Debt Forgiveness To Nigerian Students

Sharia Council Urges Review Of El-Rufai’s Continued Detention

Nigeria on track to Meet $1trn Economy by 2030- Oyedele

Security Operatives Bust Fake Coast Guard Recruitment Centre In Akwa Ibom

NEW TELEGRAPH

MURIC Demands Apology Over Alleged Teargassing Of Lagos Pensioners

Bauchi CP Seeks Community, Security Agencies Support To Tackle Insecurity

Sokoto Govt Begins Tree Planting Drive With 500,000 Seedlings Target

Delta: Erale Unveils Intelligence-Led Policing Agenda

Gwarzo Condemns Bandit Attacks In Four Kano Communties

Killings: Benue PDP Faults Alias Comment On Farmer/Herder Clashes

Tinubus $1tn Economy Plan Tops APC Policy Roundtable LegislativeBranch

Kwara Assembly Sacks Two APC Defectors

Orbih Was Loyal, Committed, Dependable Party Member PDP

2027: Gov Nwifuru Warns LG Chairmen To Ensure APC Victory

Nigeria, Spain Move To Deepen Tourism, Trade, Investment Ties

BLUEPRINT           

Mark cautions ADC governorship candidates on empty promises

Falana urges FG to ban petrol importation

Northern youthsthreaten firm handling N525bn Kaduna-Abuja roadover assault

NCPC explores Greece for enhanced pilgrimage opportunities

Kogi hails rescue of 21 kidnap victims

Minister Alake backs South-South commission to unlock solid minerals wealth

NDC governorship candidate condemns Bandits Attacks in 4 Kano LGAs, demands security action

NELFUND: Atiku offers debt forgiveness to Nigerian students

JAMB, WAEC introduce one-time OLevel result verification fee for admission seekers

Breaking: NSC, NFF officials meet Infantino as FIFA dismisses purported letter, backs Nigerias football reforms

                                                     

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