{"id":32337,"date":"2026-01-01T00:22:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T00:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32337"},"modified":"2026-01-01T00:27:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T00:27:02","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-1-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32337","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 1 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Tragic Road Accident<\/p>\n

EFCC\u2019s Boss Urges Zero Tolerance for Corruption in 2026<\/p>\n

Presidency Punctures Obi\u2019s Flaunted Leadership Pedigree<\/p>\n

Court Refuses to Stop Tinubu from Implementing New Tax Law from January 1<\/p>\n

2026: NBA Seeks Speedy Trial of Corruption Cases<\/p>\n

NAF Airstrikes Eliminate 2,351 Terrorists in 247 Air Interdiction Missions in 2025<\/p>\n

CAN, Plateau Youth Coalition Raise the Alarm Over Alleged Genocide, Demand International Intervention<\/p>\n

Terrorists Migrate to Communities as US, Nigerian Military Airstrikes Pound Identified Enclaves<\/p>\n

NAF Airstrikes Eliminate 2,351 Terrorists in 247 Air Interdiction Missions in 2025<\/p>\n

CAN, Plateau Youth Coalition Raise the Alarm Over Alleged Genocide, Demand International Intervention<\/p>\n

Terrorists Migrate to Communities as US, Nigerian Military Airstrikes Pound Identified Enclaves<\/p>\n

Peter Obi Dumps LP, Declares Full Membership of ADC<\/p>\n

In $500m Deal, Heirs Energies Acquires Maurel & Proms 20.07% Stake in Seplat Energy<\/p>\n

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

Russia will win in Ukraine, Putin says in new year address<\/p>\n

Dont begin 2026 with tax burden, Kachikwu urges Tinubu<\/p>\n

New tax laws cant take effect without addressing forgery allegation, Falana tells FG<\/p>\n

2027: Peter Obi support groups form committee to standardise operations<\/p>\n

One dead, 87 injured in Yobe auto accident<\/p>\n

IPOB urges Igbo billionaires to invest in agriculture, not palliatives<\/p>\n

Wike vows to reveal details of Tinubu-brokered agreement<\/p>\n

Stocks drop at end of record year for markets<\/p>\n

Rivers clarifies 100,000 Christmas bonus controversy<\/p>\n

Lagos, TECNO unveil mini football stadium<\/p>\n

Tax law not meant to inflict hardship on Nigerians Senate Leader<\/p>\n

NNPCL records 502bn profit in November despite lower crude output<\/p>\n

Lagos CP decorates 35 newly-promoted officers<\/p>\n

15 ways clearing agents can cut costs<\/p>\n

Intelligence confirmed terrorists presence before joint strikes DHQ<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct ex-Ogun lawmaker inside mosque<\/p>\n

Banks to charge 50 stamp duty on transfers above 10,000 from January 1<\/p>\n

PDP sets up caretaker committees in C’River, A’Ibom<\/p>\n

24-year-old nurse seeks N18m for brain surgery<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Adamawa cancels crossover night event at Jimeta flyover<\/p>\n

No automatic bank deductions under new tax laws Oyedele<\/p>\n

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

NLC urges govt to review wages, fix security, lift burdens in 2026<\/p>\n

Ogun gov appoints new perm secs, principals-general, headteachers-general<\/p>\n

Northern groups fault Tinubu over January 1 tax rollout<\/p>\n

Terrorism: 20 commanders killed, 4,375 arrested, 2,336 rescued in 2025<\/p>\n

N25.5b raised as Oluremi @65 Education Fund closes<\/p>\n

I wont allow anyone criminalise me over my refusal to join APC Bauchi Gov<\/p>\n

Multiple accidents claim 23 lives in Jigawa<\/p>\n

Those planning to rig the 2027 elections will be resisted Peter Obi vows<\/p>\n

We believe in you and our victory, Putin tells Russian soldiers in Ukraine<\/p>\n

Lagos APC faults Obis defection to ADC, says move politically calculated<\/p>\n

Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza<\/p>\n

Peter Obi joins ADC, warns Nigeria is being looted into poverty<\/p>\n

I will be a card-carrying member of the ADC Aisha Yesufu<\/p>\n

Abuja court clears new tax regime for January 1 takeoff<\/p>\n

Two dead, others trapped as rice mill machinery collapses in Kebbi<\/p>\n

Street begging: Traditional, religious leaders urged to lead Almajiri transformation in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Army arrests suspected suicide bomber, recovers IED-making materials<\/p>\n

Nigeria ripe for full recovery after sweeping reforms Senate leader<\/p>\n

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

NASS clears air on gazetted tax acts, releases signed bills for public scrutiny<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital<\/p>\n

Tension as suspected terrorists set police station ablaze in Ondo<\/p>\n

Peter Obi has our backing to join ADC \u2013 Labour Party<\/p>\n

2025: Military arrests 4,375 terrorists, rescues 2,336 kidnapped victims<\/p>\n

Naira down to N1,470\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

No going back on our decision for Rivers in 2027 \u2013 Wike<\/p>\n

Amaechi urges Nigerians to demand accountable leadership, economic reforms in new year message<\/p>\n

Tax law controversy: Budget Office warns against governance paralysis amid suspension calls<\/p>\n

Illegal street trading: KAI declares fresh clampdown on operators January 1st<\/p>\n

Amaechi urges Nigerians to demand responsive leadership for turning point in 2026<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct exOgun lawmaker in mosque<\/p>\n

Obis defection: ADC, Nigerias coalition of chaos, electoral failures Lagos APC<\/p>\n

CAN, Rev. Dachomo, Plateau youths call for constitutional review<\/p>\n

AFCON: Algeria maintain perfect record, as Sudan lose to Burkina Faso<\/p>\n

AFCON 25: Osimhen shrugs off Yekini record pressure, prioritises team success<\/p>\n

Court declines to stop implementation of new tax laws, adjourns case to Jan 9<\/p>\n

DSS records operational gains, institutional reforms under DG Ajayi in 2025 Adesogan<\/p>\n

We wont accept empty promises in 2026, NLC declares<\/p>\n

NAF Air strikes neutralise 2,351 terrorists in 274 interdiction missions in 2025<\/p>\n

New Tax Law: NANS mobilises against implementation, faults FIRS position<\/p>\n

Six die, others missing in Lagos boat mishap<\/p>\n

Military deactivates 503 illegal refineries, nabs 778 suspects in 2025<\/p>\n

Bamidele urges Nigerians to embrace new tax regime, says economy poised for full recovery<\/p>\n

NBA Anti-Corruption Committee raises concern over unresolved graft cases<\/p>\n

Atiku welcomes Peter Obi to ADC<\/p>\n

Blanket ban on sachet alcoholic beverages economic suicide, NECA warns<\/p>\n

NAF eliminates 2,351 terrorists in 274 air missions in 2025<\/p>\n

NNPC monthly revenue drops 14% to N4.358trn<\/p>\n

Rivers says N100,000 largesse to public servants token of appreciation<\/p>\n

New Tax Law: NANS mobilises against implementation, faults FIRS position<\/p>\n

Alleged $9.7m terrorism financing: Court remands Bauchi Finance commissioner, others<\/p>\n

Video: Asake meets President John Mahama after show in Ghana<\/p>\n

Russia believes itll win in Ukraine, Putin says in New Year address<\/p>\n

Army says rescued 1,023 kidnap victims, recover 189 guns in northwest<\/p>\n

Breaking: Peter Obi officially defects toADC<\/p>\n

FG halts plans to cede 10,000 hectares of land to Cameroon<\/p>\n

Just in: Nigerias oil output drops 5.9% to 1.599m bpd<\/p>\n

Adamawa govt. cancels cross-over night activities at Unity Fly-Over<\/p>\n

New year: Olubadan urges residents to recommit to peace, unity<\/p>\n

One feared killed, five others trapped in Kebbi rice mill collapse<\/p>\n

FRSC confirms 18 killed in Jigawa auto crash<\/p>\n

Who is truly driving development, politics and humanitarian action in Enugu<\/p>\n

Celebration galore as Enugu community gets new traditional ruler<\/p>\n

Nigeria records overall $4.60bn balance of payments surplus in Q3 2025 CBN<\/p>\n

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

JUST-IN: FIRS Transmutes To Nigeria Revenue Service, Unveils Official Logo<\/p>\n

Kidnappers Of 28 Plateau Travellers Slash Ransom To N30m, Demands 3 Brand New Motorcycles<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: 2 Equatorial Guinea Players Banned For Insulting Referee<\/p>\n

Labour Party \u2018Liberated\u2019 By Peter Obi\u2019s Defection, Says Spokesman Ifoh<\/p>\n

2027: Governor Otti Rules Out Defection, Says He \u2018ll Help Fix Labour Party<\/p>\n

Fubara: We \u2018ll Soon Reveal Agreement Reached Before Tinubu To Rivers People \u2014 Wike<\/p>\n

Alleged Terrorism Financing: EFCC Arraigns Bauchi Commissioner, 3 Others Over $9.7m<\/p>\n

Court Okays Implementation Of New Tax Laws From January 1<\/p>\n

NNPP NWC Rejects Suspension Of Kano Party Chairman Dungurawa<\/p>\n

Bank Transfers: Senders To Pay \u20a650 Stamp Duty From January 1<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Peter Obi, South-East Senators, Others Join ADC In Enugu<\/p>\n

Gunmen Kill 3 Persons In Nasarawa Community<\/p>\n

National Assembly Defends Reforms, Urges Nigerians To Embrace New Tax Laws<\/p>\n

\u2018I Was Paid N100,000 To Bomb Borno Mosque\u2019, Says Suspected Terrorist<\/p>\n

NESREA Seals Oil Facility In Zaria Over Pollution<\/p>\n

UN General Assembly Approves $3.45bn Regular Budget For 2026<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso Warns Against Betrayal Amid Kano Governor\u2019s Defection Rumours<\/p>\n

Gunmen Kill Sibling Of Kaduna Governor\u2019s Aide<\/p>\n

NANS Declares January 14 Nationwide Protest Against New Tax Laws<\/p>\n

Police Fault Army Over Claim Of Suicide Bomber\u2019s Arrest In Borno<\/p>\n

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

JUST IN: Gunmen abduct former Ogun lawmaker Musa<\/p>\n

NAF: airstrikes neutralise 2,351 terrorists in 2025<\/p>\n

Odubiyi, Suleiman acquire 164m additional Sterling HoldCo shares<\/p>\n

Maritime industry records zero piracy, export growth in 2025<\/p>\n

DHQ: 16 GPS-guided precision munitions deployed in Sokoto strikes<\/p>\n

Court warns INEC chair against disobeying order to recognise LPs candidates for FCT polls<\/p>\n

Troops recovered N8.9 billion worth stolen crude in 2025 DHQ<\/p>\n

New Year: First Lady urges Nigerians to choose peace, empathy, unity<\/p>\n

DHQ: Sokoto airstrikes dislodge terrorists from target communities<\/p>\n

Labour Party mocks Obis defection speech, says it was lacklustre<\/p>\n

I almost quit football because of parents death Nwabali<\/p>\n

NDDC defends N1.75 Trillion 2025 budget before National Assembly<\/p>\n

New Year will bring peace, progress for Nigeria RCCG Pastor<\/p>\n

Rivers govt explains N100,000 yuletide largesse payment<\/p>\n

Over 10,000 gather for Movie in the Park 2025<\/p>\n

90 percent of Kaduna now safe under Uba Sani Yero<\/p>\n

Minister urges professionals to boost collaboration for national development<\/p>\n

Group reviews year-long advocacy, reaffirms commitment to accountability, development<\/p>\n

Asake visits President Mahama after show in Accra<\/p>\n

Makarfi urges governments to tackle insecurity, ease economic hardships in 2026<\/p>\n

Group urges support for police to ensure peaceful 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Surpass EFCC records as Justice Ministrys DPP, Olajengbesi tasks Oyedepo<\/p>\n

Makarfi urges Nigerians to harness unity, resources for better Nigeria<\/p>\n

I wont dump Labour Party after Obis exit, says Otti<\/p>\n

Delta police crumble armed robbery syndicate, arrest two suspects<\/p>\n

NNPCLs profit after tax soars to N502b in November<\/p>\n

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

Tax law: Court refuses to stop January 1 commencement<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital<\/p>\n

Kidnappers of Plateau passengers slash ransom to N30m<\/p>\n

NBA Anti-Corruption Committee Raises Concern Over Slow Handling of graft Cases<\/p>\n

2027: After Obi, Atiku woos others to join ADC<\/p>\n

Demolition in Gwarinpa Estate: The Facts Based on Years of Official Records to Date<\/p>\n

Bandits planning to strike during crossover services Kwara govt<\/p>\n

Wike vows to reveal agreements reached with Fubara<\/p>\n

Tax law: Court refuses to stop January 1 commencement<\/p>\n

NNPP NWC nullifies suspension of Kano Chairman<\/p>\n

Obi defects to ADC<\/p>\n

3 killed as gunmen attack Nasarawa community<\/p>\n

Heirs Energies Limited Acquires Maurel & Proms 20.07% Stake in Seplat Energy Plc<\/p>\n

Police, military disagree over arrest of suspected suicide bomber in Borno<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigerian military eliminates top terrorist commanders, arrests over 4,000 suspects DHQ<\/p>\n

All ministries in federal civil service now paperless, billions saved annually, Wakson-Jack declares<\/p>\n

Nigerian Military Assessing Impact of Joint USNigeria Airstrikes on Terrorist Targets<\/p>\n

Obasanjo Chairs 13th Future Africa Leaders Awards as Uhuru Kenyatta Delivers Keynote at New Years Eve Service with Pastor Chris<\/p>\n

Obi dumps Labour Party for ADC, rallies opposition ahead of 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Defection: Atiku, Obident Movement hail Obi for joining ADC<\/p>\n

Suspected Boko Haram bomber says he was paid 100,000 to plant explosives in mosque<\/p>\n

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

I was given N100K to bomb the Maiduguri mosque – suspect<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s energy sector attracts $1.3bn in four days<\/p>\n

AFCON: Algeria finish group stage perfect with nine points<\/p>\n

NLC pushes for 2026 review of minimum wage amid rising living costs<\/p>\n

CAN warns of planned terror attack, suspends crossover services in Adamawa<\/p>\n

Naira ends year with over N100 gain as external reserves rise by 11.3 percent<\/p>\n

Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Energies becomes Seplat’s largest shareholder in $500m deal<\/p>\n

Lagos students locked out of computer education despite billions spent on ICT<\/p>\n

Banks\u2019 bad loans climb as forbearance ends<\/p>\n

External reserves seen rising to $51.04bn in 2026 on reduced FX pressure<\/p>\n

Lagos students locked out of computer education despite billions spent on ICT<\/p>\n

Ondo Court orders arrest of Aiyedatiwa’s Commissioner over alleged assault<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso warns NNPP members against defection, says political betrayal never pays<\/p>\n

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

Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Twin Teenagers In Edo<\/p>\n

Pedro Obaseki: I Did Not Authorize Assault, Says Benin Monarch<\/p>\n

Tax Act: DG Budget Defends Integrity Of Reform Acts<\/p>\n

Sterling HoldCo Insiders Mop Up Additional 164m Shares Amid Recapitalisation Push<\/p>\n

2026: Jonathan Calls For Unity, People-Centred Leadership<\/p>\n

NLC To FG: Review Wages Urgently, 2026 Must Deliver Justice For Workers<\/p>\n

2026, Year Of Endless Possibilities Ben Kalu<\/p>\n

Coalition Of Chaos Unmasked, Lagos APC Slams Peter Obis ADC Move<\/p>\n

Lets Renew Our Hope In 2026, Abbas Charges Nigerians<\/p>\n

Abiodun Appoints Nine Perm Secs, New Headteachers-General<\/p>\n

CBN: Bank Loans To Govt Rise By 6.31% To N26.35trn In November<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Troops Nab 4,375 Terrorists, 2,336 Hostages Rescued DHQ<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Federal Lawmaker Hails Kwara Govs Proactive Measures<\/p>\n

NRS: Nigeria Revenue Service Unveils Official Logo<\/p>\n

Political Leaders Join Obi As He Affirms ADC Membership<\/p>\n

Heirs Energies Acquires Maurel & Proms 20.07% Stake In Seplat<\/p>\n

Atiku Welcomes Obi To ADC, Says Coalitionll Build Strong Opposition<\/p>\n

I Wont Be Criminalised For Rejecting APC Bala Mohammed<\/p>\n

Zamfara: APC Flags Off E-Registration Of Members<\/p>\n

Gov Mohammed Warns Against Weaponising State Institutions Amid Political Rivalries<\/p>\n

New Year: Alaafin Tasks Nigerians To Defend, Protect, Value Human Lives<\/p>\n

Gov Yusuf Signs 2026 N1.477trn Amended Budget Into Law<\/p>\n

2027: Group Drags Rep Member, Ugbor Into Benue Guber Race<\/p>\n

NAF: We Killed 2,351 Terrorists, Conducted 274 Missions In 2025<\/p>\n

Nigerian Stock Market Gains N36.6trn In 2025<\/p>\n

Peter Obi Leaves Labour Party, Declares For ADC<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu government has no plan to arrest, detain, prosecute opposition figures FG<\/p>\n

New tax law: Court okays implementation in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria U.S airstrikes successfully hit two ISIS targets DHQ<\/p>\n

Tinubu pledges towork closely with NASS on genuine concerns as new tax law takes off<\/p>\n

New tax law: Tinubu pledges towork closely with NASS on genuine concerns<\/p>\n

NDIC reaffirms commitment to strengthen depositor protection<\/p>\n

Nigeria,srefining ambitions to drive Africas growth momentum-Analysts<\/p>\n

Firework kills 2 in Anambra community<\/p>\n

Troops arrest suspected as suicide bomber, intercept IED materials in Borno<\/p>\n

Osun LG crisis: APC alerts security over NULGE directive<\/p>\n

Nigerias biggest problem not corruption, says US-based engineer<\/p>\n

What caused explosion at Bagudo hospital Kebbi government, Police<\/p>\n

PDP heads to court over Ekiti governorship candidates exclusion<\/p>\n

Green: Fubara redeploys sports commissioner to justice ministry<\/p>\n

Kano NNPP chair sacked over stance on governors planned defection<\/p>\n

Edo: APC Iguebben LGA disowns malicious voice note targetin Esekhaigbe<\/p>\n

I advised Jonathan to drop Namadi Sambo but he refused Nataro<\/p>\n

Peter Obi declares 2027 ambition, vows to fix economy, tackle insecurity<\/p>\n

NDDC proposes N1.75trn 2025 budget as Senate probes 5-year projects execution<\/p>\n

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