Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 4 September 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

US sanctions deepen Iran crisis as oil nears $100

NECO question papers were sold for N3,000 before exams Minister

Nine killed during Oyo kidnap victims rescue operation DSS DG

Tinubu committed to completing Ogoni cleanup FG

Igboho vows sustained war against SWest criminals

Bandits threaten to takeover Sokoto community, demand N40m levy

Money-driven politics threatens Nigerias democracy, says Balarabe-Musa

Navy resolves Gombe cottage hospital water shortage problems

Stakeholders seek investment boost for Africas gold, gemstones

Gombe varsity approves 65% salary increase for staff

UNICEF urges improved staffing, maintenance of Katsina PHCs

Katsina urges robust investment in fibre optic infrastructure

Northern Christian groups not in rivalry with CAN Leaders

Niger police arrest 12 suspects for murder, kidnapping

THISDAY    

Report: Agriculture, Manufacturing Lead in Output Expansion as Price Inflation Ticks Higher

Experts: Nigerian Airlines Can Generate $1bn Annually from Developed West/Central African Destinations

Nigeria Emerges Global Fertility Destination As Intended Parents Choose IVF, Surrogacy at Home

Defence Minister Declares Victory in Fight Against Terrorism and Violent Extremism

Alausa Disputes 15 Million Out-of-School Children Data, Pegs Figure at Around 7m

GDP Report: MAN Raises Concern Over Widening Disconnect Between Macroeconomic Figures, Real-sector Vitality

NDPHC Decries N300bn Stranded Capacity Loss, N400bn NBET Debt

Dangote: Refinerys Initial Public Offer Set in 10 Days

2027: ADC Demands INEC Explanation on Redeployment of Rivers Electoral Officers

FG: Parents, Teachers Aiding Examination Malpractice ll Face Consequences

PFIPC: Allow Adeniyi Adeyemi Access to His Lawyers, Court Orders IGP, AGF

37 Feared Dead in Rivers Pipeline Incident, Several Others Missing

FG Unveils Nigeria First National Land Transport Policy

VANGUARD         

GDP growth data masking deep industrial, security crises MAN

Trumps White House releases deportation video games

20m children sexually exploited online, says UNICEF

Police confiscate fake 8,900 in Ibadan, arrest 6

5 killed as multiple vehicles crash on Enugu-Onitsha Expressway

Govs shouldnt give motorcycles as palliatives, terrorists use them Defence Minister

Iran war is not a war, says US VP Vance

NECO exam questions sold for N3,000 before papers Alausa

ICPC sacks security officer over unauthorised access granted El-Rufais wife

Nigeria, IEA pact justifies Tinubus policy choices Shettima

2027: Nobodyll intimidate us again, Obi assures supporters

Adamawa 2027: APC gov candidate not good politician, nobody knows him Senator Abbo

2027: Our votes must count; weve had enough of this nonsense Peter Obi

2027: They want to stop Atiku because he wants to make life better Okonkwo

2027: We wont boycott polls despite INECs provocation ADC

Naira rises, now N1,405/$ in parallel market

                      

LEADERSHIP        

2 Killed In Fresh Attacks On Plateau Communities
Fubara Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law

N41.8trn OMO Maturities Put Pressure On Liquidity, Drive N36.6trn Investments

Uber Exit: Ride-hailing Drivers Fear More Exits Over High Commissions, Rising Costs

ICC Dismisses Case Filed By Unknown Petitioner Against Nigeria

Terrorist Attacks Declining, Security Forces Gaining Ground – Defence Minister

Security Alert: Be Vigilant, NSA Urges Nigerians

Police Launch Probe Into Death Of 37 Suspected Oil Thieves In Rivers

Motorcycles Given As Palliatives End Up With Terrorists – Defence Minister

FG Unveils Plastic Waste Regulations, Mandates Producers To Take Responsibility

Wike-Backed PDP demands apology From Arise TV Presenter Rufai Oseni Over Remark On Presidential Candidate

Information Minister Tasks Journalists On Accuracy, Says Technology Cannot Replace Truth

PFIPC Scandal: Court Grants Alleged ‘Fake’ DG Access To Lawyers, Denies Bail

FG To Take Nigerian Universities Off National Grid

Captive Solar Energy to Free Varsity Funds For Faculties, Equipment—Minister

Tinubu’s FBI Report Campaign Targeted At Our Collective Image Abroad — Reps Deputy
Indorama Commences Probe Into Deaths Of 37 Suspected Oil Thieves In Rivers

Settle Outstanding Debts To Boost Electricity Market Liquidity, Reps Task DisCos

IPOB Disowns Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Warns Media Against Calling Him Kanu’s Lawyer

Create Conducive Atmosphere For Oil, Gas Investors, TUC Charges FG

Customs Crackdown On Smugglers, Intercepts N3.95bn Illicit Drugs, Pharmaceuticals

 DAILY TRUST     

2027: Im ready to die protecting my vote Obi

Grant phantom council DG access to lawyers, Court orders IGP, AGF

Exam malpractice: Leaked NECO questions sold for N3,000 Alausa

Sokoto: Police inspector slumps, dies after fitness exercise

Two vigilantes killed in fresh Plateau attack

Fubara signs N1.85trn 2026 Budget, thanks Wike

PFIPC: Court rejects Adeniyi Adeyemis bail application

Atiku: IPMAN has put Tinubus subsidy argument into shame

Emir of Gumel dies in Egypt

Suspected Crude oil thieves choke to death in Rivers

Osun poll: Tinubu has proved ruling party can lose, says Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu: States Have Had It So Good With Subsidy Removal

Uber unveils robotaxi in London less than 24 hours after exiting nigeria

Ex-Benue councillor remanded for allegedly pushing woman into fire

Why Selling a $100 Apple Gift Card Is Better Than Redeeming It

Ebonyi LG Chair threatens opposition after Govs charge

Gov Eno: I Made N10m Monthly From Akara, Bread Business

Weve seized 676 guns, over 330, 000 ammunition DG DSS

NNPCL reports drop in oil production in July

SEC proposes N3bn capital for forex brokers, N5bn for trading platforms

Ogoni oil restart to boost Nigerias output by .5mbpd MOSOP

NSIA saves Nigeria $200m from medical tourism MD

25 MDAs, varsities, others flagged in N1.34trn audit lapses

AUTHORITY    

FG tightens examination rules as Alausa warns parents, schools against malpractice

FG seeks integrated transport network to drive Nigerias economy

NTCA Flags Health Risks in Tobacco Amendment Bill, Calls for Legislative Review

BAVCCA to drag procurement corruption before EFCC, confers award on BPP DG

Tinubus FBI Report Campaign By Opposition Targeted At Our Collective Image Abroad Reps Deputy Spokesperson

NSCDC CG Audi Commiserates With NUJ FCT Over Passing of Former Chairman Osadebamwen

APC realignment: City Boy Movement appoints Balami to executive board

NEW TELEGRAPH

2027: Therell Be Free, Fair Elections, Obi Tells Rivers NDC Supporters

ICC Dismisses Case Filed By Unknown Petitioner Against Nigeria

Dangote: FGs Economic Reforms Driving Nigerias Economic Recovery, Restoring Investors Confidence

NACCIMA Urges Nigerian Investors To Tap Into $7trn Global Halal Economy

NIMASA Urges Staff To Sustain Achievements, Growth In Maritime

Aliko Dangote Foundation Social Footprints Impactful-MAN, Others

FG Orders Transfer Of Inland Dry Ports To NPA

Customs Seizes N3.95bn Narcotics, Pharmaceutical Products From Smugglers

AeroWest Summit: Obasanjo Canvasses Good Governance To Unlock Africas Tourism, Aviation Potential

FTSE Russell Adds 10 Nigerian Stocks To Frontier Index Series JoinDiaspora Networks

2027 Elections May Not Be Free, Fair Falana

Rivers: 41 Suspected Oil Thieves Die After Inhaling Toxic Petroleum Product

Osun Assembly passes University Amendment Bill

FG: Our Defence Posture Must Respond To Changing Threats, Leverage Tech

2027: Bauchi APC Crisis Deepens As Ex-Deputy Governor, Aspirants Quit Party

AeroWest Summit: Obasanjo Canvasses Good Governance To Unlock Africas Tourism, Aviation Potential

BLUEPRINT           

Wike vows strict enforcement of Abuja master plan, to investigate Airport road, Lokogoma flooding

2027 elections: No politician is a Messiah, CAN warns supporters

2026 Osun election: Panel begins review of over 300 violence claims, promises fairness

5 family members bodies recovered from Ilorin collapsed building buried in Muslim cementary

Emir of Kano partners Afrinvest, commissions digital library

Kenyan president orders shutdown of foreign-owned small businesses

Ivorian football shines as top talents seal major moves across Europe

Education minister warns parents, teachers, proprietors, students against examination malpractice

                                                      

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