Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD      

No talks with U.S. until conditions are met Iran

US Supreme Court blocks Trumps stricter mail voting rules

Trump slams horrible Supreme Court mail-in ballot ruling

Parents block KC old boys over concession

NAF takes delivery of five new helicopters

They are politically lazy Wike tackles APC govs over Rainbow Coalition pushback

Niger Delta gets $160bn in 27 years Aig-Imoukhuede

I had 18 phones in my bag Dele Momodu recalls near detention at UK airport

Promiseland ends Tonto Dikehs ambassadorial deal

Dangote IPO: Small investors to get priority if offer Is oversubscribed

Otti targets 7 sectors to attract investments to Abia

5 Android phones to consider as alternatives to the iPhone 18 Pro

N30bn went missing in local govt, not Oyo finance ministry Adekanmbi

NGE warns against harassment, intimidation of journalists

Fuel crisis: Middle East war driving pain City Boy Movement

N1.5m ransom recovered as police, Amotekun foil kidnappers in Ondo forest shootout

Why VAR allowed Haalands goal against Man United Howard Webb

Spain coach set to sign new deal after World Cup victory Reports

Messi gets new coach as Kily Gonzalez takes charge at Inter Miami

Etoo could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment

Kings College: Workers threaten nationwide shutdown of Unity schools, ministry

Nigeria targets 70% of Africas gas demand with higher production NUPRC

Obi Media Office alleges rigging plan by 600 lecturers

Parents block KC old boys over concession

Catholic Diocese of Warri loses Ughelli parish priest at 60

INEC to Nigerians: 2027 election outcome will reflect your will

Army expansion to 12 divisions will boost security, economy COAS

Breaking: Inflation rate falls to 15.39% in August NBS

Textiles was my biggest business mistake Dangote

Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining Dangote

1,106 terrorists killed, 758 collaborators arrested -Abubakar

2027: North mobilizes for Tinubu as Shekarau, Badaru, Lalong, others float new group

347 displaced as mudslide, flood ravage Cross River

Wikes Rainbow Coalition threat to APC Onoh

Im not Makindes surrogate, Ive no godfather APM gov candidate, Adekanmbi

Police warn against violence, hate speech ahead of 2027 polls

Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 3 suspects in Ondo

NDLEA dismantles industrial-scale meth lab in Oyo, nabs fleeing Mexican

PUNCH       

Police give N10.6m to families of 19 fallen officers in Kwara

Firm warns against steep tax hike on sugary drinks

Dele Momodu recounts near-detention at UK airport over 18 phones

Power minister seeks EFCC intervention over vandalism, energy theft

ASUU declares indefinite strike in LASU, other Lagos varsities

Customs seize N5.5bn contraband-laden containers in Rivers

NEMA begins flood preparedness training in Benue

Suspected herders ambush DPOs escort, kill two officers in Benue

Three injured as container truck crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Davido backs Adeleke campaign spokesman for Osun reps seat

Oyo enforces anti-open grazing law, impounds 10 cows

Delta Assembly passes 13th-month salary bill for public servants

Over N350m recovered from terrorist financiers in North-East Outgoing commander

Inflation eases to 15.39% as food prices slow NBS

2027: My support is for Tinubu, rainbow coalition not APC Wike

Labour Party names new Sokoto gov candidate

South African police hunt killers of seven women near Johannesburg

INEC labels two Gombe LGAs high-risk for Saturday by-election

NDLEA arrests Mexican meth kingpin at Lagos airport, dismantles Ebonyi lab

2027: AU delegation visits INEC to assess election preparedness

Obi rejects Anambra debt claims, vows to end 2027 campaign if proven wrong

FG backs 100-day tourism calendar to unlock $100bn economy

Four cattle rustlers killed as security operatives recover 35 cows in Kwara

32,000 Nigerians to get free tech skills, certifications from FG academy

THISDAY    

FG Expands TETFund ICT Experience Centres to 15 More Institutions, Inaugurates KWASU Facility

2027: AU Commences Seven-day Preelection, Needs Assessment Mission in Nigeria

Defence Ministry Partners FHA to Provide Affordable Housing for Staff

100 Ilorin Students Benefit from Olododo Educational Support Initiative

Inflation Eases to 15.39%

2027: Uzodinmas Dismissal of Rainbow Coalition Threat To Tinubus Re-election, Says Group

FG Begins Direct Relief Distribution to Victims of Disaster in Abia

Wike: Rainbow Coalition for Tinubu, Not APC

Obi Media Office Raises Alarm Over 600 Academics Endorsement of Tinubu

Violence: Tinubu Risks Losing Enugu Votes in 2027, Says PDP Chieftain

Joint Security Outfit Rescues 16-year-old Boy in Onitsha

Shettima Back In Abuja After Attending BRICS Summit In India

FG Moves To Unlock $100bn Tourism Economy

NAPTIP, France Move to Dismantle Human Trafficking Networks

NSCDC Busts 13 Suspects, Recovers 350m Stolen Cables, AK-47

APCs 12.9m Membership Claim Fraud, Says ADC Group

Gov Otus Northern C River Tour and the Promise of a New Dawn

APC Govs: We Wont Support Any Political Arrangement Capable of Undermining Tinubus Re-election

Obidient Connect Houston Holds Strategy Meeting Ahead of Oct 10 Major Fundraising Rally

FG Signs 728.9bn Power Bond, Formalises Financing Deal to Offset Gencos Debt

Lagos Can Become $1tn Economy Through Private-sector Partnership

EFCC, FBI Probe Alleged Diversion of USAID Funds

Lagos Can Become $1tn Economy Through Private-sector Partnership

FG Inaugurates 14-man Cttee on Housing Sector Reforms

Summit: NDCCITMA Woos Investors, Says Region Ready for Business

FG Banks on Long-term Credit to Achieve Manufacturing Target

Survey: Taxpayers Support Reform Objectives, Cautious About Challenges, Economic Pressures

4.8m Electricity Customers Remain Unmetered as Penetration Climbs to 61.5%

 LEADERSHIP   

Stop Preparing For War In Space — China Tells US

Trump Rejects Calls For Tighter AI Controls, Says US Must Stay Ahead Of China

APC Demands Probe Of Reported Attacks On Offices, Vehicles In Kaduna

Church Must Not Become Zombie, Must Speak Against Bad Governance – Anglican Bishop

I Won’t Help Politicians Win Elections In Their States – Wike

IGP Urged To Probe Osun Killings, Political Violence

24m Niger Deltans Are Multi-Dimensionally Poor — Okonjo-Iweala

Adenifere Raises Alarm Over Insecurity In South West

Abused Children Fear Speaking Out Against Trusted Adults’ — Expert Tells Lagos Court

Suspected Armed Herdsmen Attack Benue DPO’s Convoy, Kill 2 Police Officers

Guild Of Editors Tells FG, INEC To Protect Journalists, Ensure Fair 2027 Polls

Bandits Kidnap Pregnant Woman, Baby, 6 Others In Kaduna Communities

2027: Wike Dismisses APC Governors’ Opposition To Rainbow Coalition

Why Petrol Is Still Expensive In Nigeria — Dangote

FG Backs 100-Day Tourism Calendar To Drive $100bn Economy

NDLEA Dismantles Industrial Meth Lab, Arrests Mexican Drug Kingpin

FG Expands Poverty Reduction Programme To Oyo, Enugu, Kebbi

Why I’m Not Bothered About Having A Male Heir – Dangote

Northern Students Pass Vote Of Confidence On Defence Minister

1.5m Jobs at Risk As CETA Bill Threatens Beverage Value Chain – Report

Six Supporters Of Ex-IGP Die In Accident As APC, Nasarawa Govt Mourn

China Imposes New Travel Restrictions Over ‘National Security’

2027: Atiku will Win 19 Northern States, 3 In Southwest — Okonkwo

You Can’t Build A $1trn Economy By Impoverishing Nigerians, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Nigeria’s $100bn Tourism Plan Requires Year-Round Strategy -Stakeholders

N1,470/Litre: ADC Warns Tinubu Over Petrol Price

Austria Implements Headscarf Ban For Schoolgirls Under 14

Banditry: HURIWA Hails Uba Sani On Land Recovery

DMO Raises N748.64bn From September FGN Bond Auction

‎”He’s Simply The Best” – Meghan Markle Celebrates Husband Prince Harry

Davido Wins Album Of The Year With ‘5IVE’ At AFRIMMA 2026

Dangote’s Net Worth Hits $51.3bn As Forbes Releases New Billionaire Ranking

Stabbing Attack: Sokoto Govt Shuts Musa Lukuma Jumu’at Mosque, Sets Up Ulamas’ Panel

Inflation Slows To 15.39% In August

Canada Issues 188 Removal Orders, Deports 111 Over Organised Crime

Nigerian Army Warns Of Possible Terror Attacks On Churches, Schools, NYSC Camps

South Africa Police Probe Possible Serial Killings After 7 Women Found Dead

Delta NUT Raises Alarm Over Shortage Of Teachers In Public Schools

Tems Says She Has ‘Left The Streets’ After Getting Tired of Men Wasting Her Time

Dangote Reflects On Legacy, Says His Three Daughters Are Enough

Peter Obi Gives UNN Nod To Release Academic Records, Challenges Rivals

2027: Wike Says Support For Tinubu Won’t Stop PDP From Fielding Candidates

Urea Overtakes Crude As Nigeria Flips 14-month US Trade Deficit To N797bn Surplus

N100,000 Dangote Refinery Investment Can Make Investors Millionaires In Two Years – Dangote

5 South African-Based Nigerians Face Up To 100 Years In US Prison

Obi Media Office Says Tinubu Endorsement By 600 Lecturers Is Plan To Rig 2027

Again, Motorists, Commuters Stranded Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Amidst Ongoing Repair Work

We Won’t Support Any Arrangement Detrimental To Tinubu’s Re-election, Our Party’s Candidates -APC Govs

 DAILY TRUST     

ASUU-LASU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Salary, Retirement Benefits

Remi Tinubu awards Quranic competition winner N20m

‘It’s not just Hormuz’, Dangote explains why petrol is expensive in Nigeria

Atiku: Tinubu exporting wealth, importing hardship

Editors raise alarm over harassment, prosecution of journalists

Banditry: HURIWA Hails Uba Sani On Land Recovery

INEC: Six parties to contest Kano Assembly by-election INEC

Rainbow coalition: I cant help you win in your states, Wike hits back at APC Govs

I have nothing to hide, Obi asks UNN to release his records

I Paid What Was Due, Obi Rejects Anambra Debt Claim

Divided loyalty, APC governors reject Wike-led Rainbow Coalition

ALERT: Terrorists Planning Attacks On Worship Centres, Schools, NYSC Camps Police

Kidnappers abandon victim near checkpoint amid police pursuit

Sokoto: Weve Earmarked N500m for Learning Centres of Out-of-School Children

NIGERIA DAILY: Why Are Petrol Prices Rising Despite Dangote Refinery

Budget proposal: FG mandates MDAs to submit establishment

No more white elephants projects Tinubu

NDC fumes as thugs attack, disrupt meeting in Enugu

2027: ADC warns INEC against using partisan lecturers as returning officers

Primary poll: APCs approach to resolving crisis flawed Haske

Boko Haram Invades Adamawa Community, Kills residents, burn down Houses

Nigeria, India Target $15bn in bilateral trade, as Modi seeks new Crude Purchases

NEW TELEGRAPH

ADC: Tinubu Turning Fuel Pump Price Into Instrument Of Punishment

Banditry: HURIWA Hails Gov Sani Over Land Recovery

Anambra Shifts Focus From Importation To Production

Kings College Crisis: Aggrieved Protesters Lock Old Boys Out

Sokoto Govt Constitutes Advisory Cttee To Probe Religious Controversy

2027: Northern Politicians Unveil Campaign Council For Tinubus Re-Election

2027: APC Group Warns Govs Against Sabotaging Candidates

Traditional Rulers, Leaders Kick Against Exclusion Of Communities From OKFTZ

Tinubu Hails Gov AbdulRazaq On His Turbaning As Sardauna Of Ilorin Emirate

2027: Nobody Can Cage Amaechi, ADC Chieftain Tells Wikes Camp

Electricity Consumers Advocate Transparency, Trust For Businesses

Dangote Refinery Shares: Sani Warns Investors Against Quick-Rich Expectations

African Leaders Must Break Resource Curse For Continents Transformation Ex-Botswana President

African Leaders Must Break Resource Curse For Continents Transformation Ex-Botswana President

2027: My Rainbow Coalition For Tinubu Wont Create Confusion Wike

African Leaders Must Break Resource Curse For Continents Transformation Ex-Botswana President

African Leaders Must Break Resource Curse For Continents Transformation Ex-Botswana President

Dangote: Textile Investment Was Biggest Mistake Of My Business Life

2027: Endorsement Of 600 Dons For Tinubu Suggests Plot To Rig Election, POMR Alleges

Obi Denies Leaving Debts, Challenges Anambra Govt To Prove Claims

Dangote: Son Not Priority, Any Of My Three Daughters Can Lead Group

Obi Welcomes Scrutiny Of Academic Records, Urges Candidates To Release Certificates

Police Alert: Terrorists May Target Schools, Worship Centres, NYSC Camps

BLUEPRINT           

ASUU declares indefinite strike across Lagos universities

Lagos: Kings College workers block old boys as concession dispute deepens

Alleged homicide: Appeal Court orders FHC CJ to reaasign case

Oba of Benin urges continuity in governance, backs Tinubus re-election bid

FG agreement: KASU committee seeks equal implementation for all staff

2027 elections: Why northern youths are supporting Tinubu Official

INEC ready to deploy over 1.4m personnel for 2027 elections Official

Atiku is playing politics with subsidy and NELFUND

Youth inclusion key to peacebuilding, good governance

Banditry: HURIWA hails Uba Sani on land recovery

Nigerias inflation falls to 15.39%

Samuel Etoo faces fresh scrutiny as Cameroonian clubs demand graft probe

2027 elections: INEC confirms Sankara as PDP candidate for Kano Central

How 100-day tourism calendar will drive $100bn economic growth FG

Abuja property: Ex- Abachas CSO Al-Mustapha, loses bid to appeal lower court ruling

2027 polls: Makindes popularity points to APMs victory Party

Fresh updates emerge on Poco Lees UK case as court fixes trial date

Peter Obi dares UNN, others to release his academic records

2027: I wont help anyone win elections in states Wike

Osimhen celebrates wife Kim Stefanie with lavish birthday party

2027: Shekarau, Lalong, other Northern political heavyweights plot Arewa campaign group for Tinubu

2027: APC governors vow to back Tinubu, reject alliances against party candidates

                           

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