{"id":32320,"date":"2025-12-26T03:45:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T03:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32320"},"modified":"2025-12-26T03:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T03:45:06","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-26-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32320","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 26 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trump says US launched \u2018numerous\u2019 deadly strikes on IS in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria confirms US strikes, says \u2018partnership targets ISWAP terrorist sites in North West<\/p>\n

Abducted Niger Catholic school pupils, staff reunited with families \u2013 Official<\/p>\n

PDP calls for practical steps to protect citizens after Christmas Eve explosion<\/p>\n

Christmas: Nigeria\u2019s problem is not the people, but leadership \u2013 ADC<\/p>\n

Insecurity: UN mourns victims of Gamboru mosque attack<\/p>\n

PDP not contemplating any caretaker committee arrangement \u2013 Wabara<\/p>\n

FRSC confirms 11 dead, 12 injured in Jigawa auto crash<\/p>\n

Netanyahu condemns alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Tinubu greets ex-APC national Chairman, Ganduje at 76<\/p>\n

Mo Salah shares heartwarming Christmas family picture despite AFCON duties<\/p>\n

Presidency denies rumour of Gbajabiamilas replacement as Chief of Staff<\/p>\n

Christmas: Atiku urges Nigerians to rise above divisions<\/p>\n

Northern governors condemn Maiduguri Mosque attack<\/p>\n

Christmas tragedy: Two killed in Lagos tanker explosion<\/p>\n

NCAA puts airlines on notice, signals tough sanctions after holidays<\/p>\n

Transactions on NGX down 379.1%<\/p>\n

Christmas celebrations light up Kano metropolis<\/p>\n

Malamis legal team insists EFCC was served bail order, refutes claims of non-receipt<\/p>\n

Army confirms Boko Haram suicide bomber behind Borno mosque explosion<\/p>\n

COAS assures kinetic, non-kinetic approach to tackle insecurity<\/p>\n

Police arrest 22 suspects nationwide, recover firearms, other incriminating items<\/p>\n

Christmas: Labour Party urges Nigerian leaders to prioritise selfless service<\/p>\n

Troops foil kidnap attempt on Otukpo-Enugu highway, rescue 24 passengers<\/p>\n

Borno Attack: Tinubu orders security agencies to intensify surveillance Shettima<\/p>\n

Car somersaults into stream under zone 7 bridge, Abuja<\/p>\n

MRS price cut sparks long queue in Lagos fuel rush<\/p>\n

No court order granting Malami bail in N8.7bn case EFCC Counsel<\/p>\n

PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

UPDATED: Trump says US launched ‘numerous’ deadly strikes on terrorists in Nigeria<\/p>\n

FG confirms US airstrikes on terrorists, cites intelligence cooperation<\/p>\n

Explosion reported in Sokoto community<\/p>\n

Pope Leo denounces war, urges hope in Christmas message<\/p>\n

Northern govs mourn deaths of Kano lawmakers hours apart<\/p>\n

Tax law mismatches pose serious risks, CITN warns<\/p>\n

Borno bomb blast sparks heightened security nationwide<\/p>\n

Christmas Day tanker explosion claims two lives in Lagos<\/p>\n

UK tech campaigner sues Trump administration over US sanctions<\/p>\n

Northern govs condemn Borno mosque attack as barbaric<\/p>\n

Borno mosque attack barbaric Speaker Abbas<\/p>\n

Presidency dismisses claim of Gbajabiamilas replacement as Chief of Staff<\/p>\n

Death row inmate pardoned by Adamawa gov to be released Thursday Commissioner<\/p>\n

Ireland college to honour Nigerian student with distinction award<\/p>\n

Muslims show solidarity, join Christians at Kaduna Christmas service<\/p>\n

Borno attack: Police conduct bomb sweeps at worship centres for Christmas<\/p>\n

COAS pledges kinetic, non-kinetic efforts to improve security<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso unveils over 300 PhD holders at Kano scholars convention<\/p>\n

Boko Haram suicide bomber behind Borno mosque blast, army says<\/p>\n

PDP hails Makinde at 58, lauds Oyo gov as party stabiliser<\/p>\n

Katsina Christians celebrate Christmas low-key under tight security<\/p>\n

Police arrest prison escapee, 21 others in nationwide crackdown<\/p>\n

Israel arrests citizen suspected of spying for Iran<\/p>\n

Tinubu ordered increased security after Borno mosque attack Shettima<\/p>\n

Seven hospitalised as Lagos Island plaza fire damages nearby buildings<\/p>\n

Aliyu unveils new security strategy to end banditry in Sokoto<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trump Deploys U.S. Military Strike on ISIS Targets in Northwest Nigeria<\/p>\n

FG Confirms US Strikes on Terrorist Targets in Nigeria, Attributes Action to Structured Security Cooperation<\/p>\n

Wike-backed PDP NWC Inaugurates 19-member Caretaker Committee in Lagos<\/p>\n

CITN Raises Concern Over Alleged Discrepancies in Tax Law, Warns of Compliance Risk<\/p>\n

EiE: Tax Reforms Must Be Anchored on Trust, Transparency<\/p>\n

Report: Nigerias .ng Domain Name Growth Surged in November to Reach 17,385<\/p>\n

Team Uvwie Clinch 5th Oborevwori Invitational Tournament Title<\/p>\n

NUPRC, NDIC Emerge Tops on ICPCs 2025 Integrity Report, NNPC, FCSC at Bottom<\/p>\n

Tinubu at Christmas: Im Committed to Religious Freedom, Security of All Nigerians<\/p>\n

Petroleum Ministry Moves to Fully Automate Activities, Begins Paperless Interface<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu Inaugurates Buni-led 15-man APC Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution, Mobilisation<\/p>\n

PIA: Senate Threatens Sanctions as Oil Firms Flout Host Communities Law<\/p>\n

GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech<\/p>\n

Trump announces US strikes on terrorists in Nigeria<\/p>\n

FG deploys tactical teams as Shettima vows no mercy for terrorists<\/p>\n

NUC approves degree programme for FCE Yola<\/p>\n

Oba of Benin performs rite to seek breakthroughs for Nigerians<\/p>\n

Yusuf condoles Kano Assembly over death of two lawmakers on same day<\/p>\n

Political crisis slowed governance in Rivers, says Fubara<\/p>\n

NLC to reject new tax laws over alleged political manipulation<\/p>\n

AIG Uzuegbu orders watertight security in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi for Yuletide<\/p>\n

Pope Leo to call for peace during first Christmas blessing<\/p>\n

Christmas: First Lady looks ahead to a united, prosperous 2026<\/p>\n

Backlash trails Aisha Buharis revelations in biography of late former president<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Etta Eyong grabs Cameroon winner in 1-0 victory over Gabon<\/p>\n

Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up<\/p>\n

Power crisis lingers into Christmas as output averages 3,000MW<\/p>\n

Growing opposition threatens January implementation of tax laws<\/p>\n

Staff shortage, poor infrastructure threaten service delivery in PHCs<\/p>\n

Northern governors security plan: For community recovery and regional inclusion<\/p>\n

N15.52tr debt service allocation is a huge fiscal burden, LCCI insists<\/p>\n

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LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guinness World Records Confirms Nigeria\u2019s Yakubu\u2019s 60-hour Coding Record<\/p>\n

Christmas: Governor Calls For Collective Action Against Insecurity<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s 2026 Budget And The Burden Of Proof<\/p>\n

Marwa Emerges Security Leader Of The Year<\/p>\n

5 Killed, Many Missing In Benue Attack<\/p>\n

All Abducted Pupils, Workers Of Niger School Freed, Catholic Diocese Confirms<\/p>\n

Shettima, Northern Governors, Others Decry Borno Mosque Suicide Bombing<\/p>\n

New Penalties In Electoral Bill Won\u2019t Guarantee Credible Polls \u2013 Analysts<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Eye Victory Over Tunisia, Chelle Calls For Improvement<\/p>\n

UN Condemns Borno Mosque Bombing, Seeks Protection Of Worshippers<\/p>\n

Igbo Community Visits Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto Prison, Marks Christmas With Inmates<\/p>\n

King Charles Urges Compassion, Reconciliation Amid Global Divisions In Christmas Message<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Tinubu Hasn\u2019t Replaced Gbajabiamila As Chief Of Staff \u2014 Presidency<\/p>\n

Tanker Explosion Kills 2 On Lagos-Badagry Expressway<\/p>\n

Kukah Urges Leaders To Ease Suffering, Calls On Nigerians Not To Lose Hope<\/p>\n

US-based Institute Names Marwa Security Leader Of The Year 2025<\/p>\n

Borno Attack: Terrorists Will Face Full Weight Of Law \u2014 VP Shettima<\/p>\n

NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pope Leo decries Gaza hardship, urges peace in Christmas message<\/p>\n

Tinubu felicitates Odua Investment chairman, Ashiru, on birthday<\/p>\n

Christmas: Tuggar reaffirms Nigerias commitment to religious harmony, protection of faiths<\/p>\n

ICPC integrity ranking reflects Komolafes leadership, transparency drive at NUPRC Oil sector group<\/p>\n

Presidency debunks reports of Gbajabiamilas replacement as Chief of Staff<\/p>\n

The $290 Million Question: Is Moniepoint a Nigerian Unicorn or a Foreign-Owned Trojan Horse<\/p>\n

US-based institute names Marwa security leader of the year 2025<\/p>\n

True wealth lies in helping the needy, says Adamawa philanthropist<\/p>\n

Two killed as diesel tanker explodes on Badagry expressway<\/p>\n

Abducted Papiri pupils, staff reunited with families Official<\/p>\n

Christmas: Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue victim in Benue<\/p>\n

I was paid N2.5m to ridicule Davido online Actor Uche Maduagwu<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sokoto airstrike: US war Secretary thanks FG for support<\/p>\n

Sokoto airstrike: Merry Christmas to dead terrorists, says Trump<\/p>\n

Sokoto airstrike: FG breaks silence, vows to weaken terrorists’ network<\/p>\n

US confirms Sokoto as target of anti-terror strikes<\/p>\n

Sokoto residents flee as Explosive device burst into flames amid US operation<\/p>\n

Taxation Institute seeks verification of contested tax laws<\/p>\n

Army: Boko Haram behind Maiduguri mosque bomb blast<\/p>\n

Northern Govs Condemn Maiduguri Mosque bombing<\/p>\n

APC National Chairman appoints Suleiman Bakari as adviser<\/p>\n

Kaduna Budget: Why N100 Million Was Allocated To Each Ward Commissioner<\/p>\n

ASUU, FG finalise renegotiated 2009 agreement<\/p>\n

When laws are altered in the shadows, democracy bleeds<\/p>\n

NIGERIA DAILY: Christmas On Duty: The Nigerians Keeping Essential Services Running<\/p>\n

Man allegedly hires assassin to kill wifes lover<\/p>\n

13 cultists nabbed during initiation in Delta<\/p>\n

Abuja spare parts traders count losses after fire incident<\/p>\n

First Christmas celebration in Bethlehem since Gaza war<\/p>\n

Ghana arrests dozens of Nigerians over online fraud<\/p>\n

Visa ban threatens Nigeria-US passengers traffic<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

US military carries out ‘deadly’ strikes on ISIS terrorists in Northwest Nigeria<\/p>\n

FG confirms security cooperation with US on terrorist hideout airstrikes<\/p>\n

No plans to replace Gbajabiamila – Tinubu<\/p>\n

ASUU, FG ends 16-year renegotiation impasse, as new agreement takes effect January 1, 2026<\/p>\n

Convicted Nigerian fraudster Invictus Obi released from US federal prison<\/p>\n

Nollywood leads Detty December box-office battle<\/p>\n

“Taxation must not punish the poor,\u201d Katsina’s Bishop Musa tells FG at Christmas<\/p>\n

Land prices in Banana Island jump 540% in five years<\/p>\n

CITN demands transparency amid concerns over Nigeria’s 2025 tax legislation<\/p>\n

How substance abuse is undermining Nigeria\u2019s youth potential, national progress<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

All Abducted Pupils, Staff Reunited With Families Yohanna<\/p>\n

Tinubu Campaigners Preach Unity, Distribute Palliatives In Ondo<\/p>\n

Foundation Extends Christmas Relief To Widows, Indigents In Okija<\/p>\n

Christmas: Ajadi Urges Leaders To Be Sources Of Joy<\/p>\n

Sunday Dare Loses Father-In-Law, Pa Olu Abraham<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Sokoto Govt Introduces New Initiatives To Curb Banditry<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

2025:FGs budget deficit reduces by N510 billion in second quarter<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army exposes cause of Borno mosque explosion<\/p>\n

Analysts warn of rising debt pressures as Nigerias fiscal deficit hits N5.7trn<\/p>\n

Oil prices increase over heightened US-Venezuela tensions<\/p>\n

LCCI lists agro processing, others as key growth drivers in 2026<\/p>\n

Nigeria vs Tanzania: Primate Ayodele speaks on failed prophecies<\/p>\n

Conviction: Kanus legal adviser slams court over refusal to admit evidence<\/p>\n

Kano Assembly loses 2 lawmakers within an hour<\/p>\n

As FG goes paperless, analogue ministers need training Lokpobiri<\/p>\n

Christmas: ICRC boss calls for hope, renewed commitment to national development<\/p>\n

WhyN100m was allocated to each ward Kaduna in 2026 budget Commissioner<\/p>\n

Northern CAN demands probe of terror financiers<\/p>\n

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