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Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 18 September 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH      

King Charles warns tech bosses of existential dangers of AI

Burna Boy to headline halftime show at 2026 NFL Paris game

APM faults Tinubus reforms, laments economic hardship

Babcock varsity to prioritise research, innovation VC

2027: Dickson urges Tinubu, security agencies to douse political tension Government

Probe begins as 40 miners die in NSCDC detention

FG moves to clear N330bn export grant backlog, restructure scheme

No office of First Lady under my presidency Sowore

FG moves to strengthen teacher education in NEast

Nigeria needs risk-sharing fund for primary healthcare investment Reps

Nigerian Army, Indonesia strengthen defence ties

Chelle names Super Eagles squads for AFCON qualifiers, Russia friendly

Oyo, Osun Customs command generated N65bn in eight months Controller

Rising food, fuel costs driving child malnutrition, says Atiku

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member presidential campaign council

EFCC warns POS operators against aiding fraudsters

Police arrest, repatriate wanted Chinese national over smuggling

EFCC probes suspect arrested with fake $212,200 in Kano

45,000-litre petrol tanker overturns in Lagos

COAS pledges N25m for retired officers medical fund

Minister warns envoys against unguarded comments ahead of 2027 elections

Why Dangote Refinery IPO is successful Petroleum minister

Fraud tops offences as 134 Nigerians face US deportation

RMAFC reopens disputed oil wells verification after states complaints

Air Peace faults NCAA data on August flight delays

Dont sell your house to buy Dangote shares, Emir Sanusi tells investors

FULL LIST: Top 10 most decorated football players in history Reports

FAAC allocation drops 22% to N2.34trn in August

FG reviews 1978 air deal to secure more Hajj slots for Nigerian airlines

FG begins six-week review of 2025 tax laws

THISDAY    

Orire Kidnap: Victim Recounts 56 Days of Dehumanising Ordeal in Captivity

Come Clean On Missing N30bn LG Funds, NNPP Candidate Tells Adekanmbi

APC South-east Leaders Back Governors, Reject Wikes Rainbow Coalition

Court Upholds 30-Day Detention of KC Luxury Over Alleged Cocaine Trafficking

FEC: UNILAG Don Advocates In-Situ Upgrading, Sustainable Communities to Tackle Nigerias Housing Crisis

2027: Only 10% of N Assembly Candidates Are Women As GSAI, CISLAC Blame Parties, Demand Reform

Stakeholders Seek EFCC, ICPC Intervention Over Alleged Undermining NCDMB Guidelines By Some Officials

Court Sentences South African to 25 Years Imprisonment for Bringing Heroin to Nigeria

Breaking: 33 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in NSCDC Custody in Niger

Trending: How Nigerian Social Media Turned Dangote IPO into Top-Tier Internet Humour

Dangote IPO Strengthens Nigerias Pitch to Gulf Investors, Says Kwairanga

PalmPay Highlights Night-Time Fraud Risk, Need for Account Protection

N Central Unveils 20-Year Plan, Targets Regional Economic Transformation

Beware of APC Govs with Fake Political Clout, Tinubu Told

Dont Divert 55m French Loan to Fund Campaign, Alli Warns Makinde

VANGUARD       

US grants Iran delegation visas to attend UN assembly

NASS urges FG to review monetisation policy

Archbishop withdraws award given to Muslim cleric who praised bin Laden

Full list: Osimhen makes Super Eagles 24-man squad for AFCON qualifiers

FTH Owerri: We didnt shut down, disruption due to system upgrade

Dickson restates commitment to multi-party democracy

No development without security in North Central NCDC

FAAC shares N2.338trn to FG, states, LGs

Dont mistake Nigerians patience for acceptance of hardship Northern Christian Elders tell Tinubu

Dangote refinery offer will boost investment ADP VP candidate

Dont sell homes or spend school fees on Dangote shares, Emir Sanusi tells investors

Updated: CSOs protest at Finance Ministry, demand end to excessive borrowing

Guinea bans France 24 TV outlet from broadcasting

Customs intercepts police uniforms, pistol, explosives in Oyo

U-20 Womens World Cup: 2 Quarter-Final Fixtures Confirmed

Nigeria shock England 3-0 to reach U-20 Womens World Cup quarter-finals

IPOB demands referendum on Nigerias political future

2027: Lagos APC unveils campaign council, names Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode

Foreign missions urged to review long visa processes, waiting periods for Nigerians

South African Woman jailed 25 years for trafficking heroin into Nigeria

Okumagba commends kings, urges support for peace in Warri

ASUU urges Uzodimma to intervene in IMSU strike

 LEADERSHIP     

King Charles Raises Alarm Over AI Falling Into Wrong Hands

South African Woman Bags 40 Years For Importing 5.75kg Heroin Into Nigeria

Constitution Review: We Will Act In National Interest — Speakers

Catholic Bishops Lament Bad Governance, Poverty In Nigeria

Nigeria Wins $2.35bn Arbitration Case Against Sunrise Power

How 37 Illegal Miners Died In Niger Civil Defence Custody, 20 Others In Taraba Pit

What Shall We Do About South Africa?

33 Feared Killed As Terrorists Invade Zamfara Villages

Fresh Crisis Rocks Mambilla Plateau, as DSS Officer, Others Reportedly Killed

Mutilated Corpse Of Woman Found In Jos Wildlife Forest Reserve

Export To European Nations Drives Dangote Refinery’s H1, 2026 Net Profit To $1.82Bn

UNIPORT: ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Incomplete Salaries’ Payment

Anambra Debts controversy: Obi Says He Will Personally Respond -Obienyem

Sokoto Police Present N14.6m Cheques To 17 Families Of Fallen Heroes

Sanusi Warns Investors Against Using School Fees, Selling Homes For Dangote Shares

Emir Sanusi Defends Dangote Refinery, Challenges Critics To Raise $22bn For Competing Plant

Police Probe Life Camp Clash Between VIO Officials, Okada Riders

First Lady Office Unconstitutional, Won’t Exist Under My Presidency – Sowore

Unravel How 33 Suspected Illegal Miners Died In Custody, NSCDC Tells Probe Panel

Israeli MP Seeks UN Review Of Kanu’s Continued Detention

NLNG Identifies Methane Reduction As A Major Revenue Stream For Gas Producers

Ninth Woman Found Dead As South African Police Intensify Ekurhuleni Killings Probe

Police Pay N39.9m To Families Of 51 Deceased Officers, Arrest 6 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

MPC To Hold Rates Despite Moderating Inflation, Expert Predicts

2027: Obi-Kwankwaso Movement Unveils 59-Member Presidential Campaign Council

Customs Intercepts N417m Range Rover, 1,878kg Cannabis At Idiroko

Abuja Centre For Entrepreneurship: FG, UNDP, Korea Deepen Support For MSMEs

Let The Freezers Freeze, Not Nigerians

Nigeria’s Gas Flaring At 7.48% Hits 11-month High In August

Nigeria Defeats Sunrise Power’s $2.35bn Mambilla Claim at ICC

Atiku Says Hardship Now Threatening Dev’t Of Nigerian Children

Nigeria Defeats Sunrise Power’s $2.35bn Mambilla Claim at ICC

Bank Branch Closures Could Deepen Financial Exclusion, Experts Warn
APM Says It’s Vindicated By Bagudu’s Admission Of Tinubu’s Failure

Logistics Firm Revenue Hits N23.49bn, PBT Up 16.2%

Mobile Phone Traders Reject NCC’s Proposed Device Registration Fees

FG, States, LGCs Share N2.338trn August Revenue

FG Announces National Youth Confab For October 2026

U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Thrash England 3-0 To Reach Quarter-finals
    

DAILY TRUST   

Atiku to FG: You cant keep watching prices rise and tell citizens to endure

Groups sue Kano cleric, Lawan Triumph, over alleged blasphemy

Police repel bandit attack, rescue four victims in Katsina

S/African woman jailed 25 years for importing heroin into Nigeria

UNIPORT ASUU declares indefinite strike

Court acquits tricycle driver accused of murder

NAssembly transmits Constitution amendment bill to state assemblies

Nigeria facing acute nutrition challenge, says Sanusi

Suspected terrorists linked to Oyo school kidnap for arraignment today

Killings: IGP visits Plateau, vows to arrest attackers

Health reform: FG urged to create patient safety directorate

Osun ex-council boss sues IGP, ex-force spokesman over arrest warrant

How gridlock forced commuters to spend night on Lagos-Ibadan highway

Curfew in Taraba community as security operative, others killed

Attacks wont intimidate us Kaduna ADC

Invest in infrastructure to fix electricity gap, German Prof tells FG

30 ships deliver fuel, food, others to Lagos Ports

How telecom investment grew from $500m to $75bn in 25 years Rewane

Stock market surges as investors gain N316bn

41,000 workers sacked over low funding for road projects FOCI

61% of Nigerian adults in financial distress Report

 NEW TELEGRAPH

US Govt Releases Names, Photos Of Nigerians On Deportation List Nigeriaeconomic insights

2027: ADC Decries Alleged PVC-Buying In North

Fallen Heroes: Police Present N37.89m Insurance Cheques To 48 Families In Oyo

LEADERSHIP Mgt Presents 2026 Politician of The Year Notification To Sen. Dickson

Oriire Kidnappers Subjected Us To Hell, Dehumanizing Ordeal For 56 Days, Victim Tells Court

PTDF Moves To Revive PHarcourt Skills Centre, Targets Oil, Gas Manpower Gap

Cost Of Living: Nigerias Child-Malnutrition Getting Worse Atiku

Hardship: Were Vindicated By Bagudus Admission Of Tinubus Failure APM

2027: Abiodun Inaugurates Ogun APC Campaign Council, Orders Immediate Grassroots Mobilisation

33 Artisanal Miners Die In NSCDC Custody In Minna

AIbom Spends Over N879b On Road Projects In 3yrs Works Commissioner

800m Youth Face Unemployment Threat As World Bank Unveils $112bn Capital Injection

CBCN Demands Halt To Foreign Aid Bill, Warn Against Excessive Govt Control

Oyo NUJ Mourns Death Of FRCN Staff, Olalekan Olayiwola

Oriire Kidnappers Subjected Us To Hell, Dehumanizing Ordeal For 56 Days, Victim Tells Court

2027: Party Alone Cant Win Election APMs Adekunle Targets Osun Central Senate Seat

World Bank Mobilises $112bn Private Capital For Developing Countries

Oyo Police Arrest Guard Over Shooting, Recover Four Locally-Made Guns

Over 100,000 Nigerians Benefit From 53.9m Euros GIZ Agric Finance Projects Nigeriaeconomic insights

FAAC: FG, States LGCs Share N2.338trn As August Revenue

NIMASA Rolls Electronic Management System To Attract Young Innovators

FG Sets Up Panel To Review 134 Public Inputs On Tax Reforms

Terror Threats: Osun Govt Approves Joint Security Task Force

BLUEPRINT           

South Africa president Ramaphosa steps down

2027 elections: Daniel, Amosun absent as Ogun APC inaugurates campaign council

Wrestling: Coach Purity hails Adeniyi as camp opens for World Championship

Burna Boy to thrills fans at 2026 NFL Paris game

Tragedy: 33 illegal miners die in NSCDC Niger custody

International Friendly: Iheanacho, Fredricks, new faces make Super Eagles list for Russia clash

AFCON 2027 qualifier: Nwabali, Arokodare return as Chelle invites 24 Super Eagles for Madagascar, Guinea Bissau

South African woman to spend 40 years in prison for importing 5.75kg heroin into Nigeria

Orire: For 56 days, we saw hell in hands of our terrorists Oyo victims

Nigerian woman arrested in US over illegal voting

FG to support communities, farmers affected by insecurity through AgriShield campaign

FG announces National Youth Confab

2026 African Mens Volleyball Nations Championship: Nigeria seals quarter-final ticket

2027 elections: Again, opposition parties move to pick single candidate

Peter Obi releases handover document to counter Anambra governments debt claims

AGILE Project: Kogi to construct 28 secondary schools, warns contractors against poor quality

Carabao Cup: Liverpool draw Chelsea as Arsenal face Fleetwood in last 16 *Full draw

Fear grips Osun residents as cultists launch reprisal attacks after Emir killing

4 suspected cattle rustlers killed, 35 cows recovered in Kwara

Ill resign as Zamfara state governor if Marafa

Fake report of tax protest in Enugu, handiwork of a desperate opposition State government

Navy intercepts 3 suspected stowaways hiding in ships propeller compartment

            

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