{"id":32344,"date":"2026-01-02T02:53:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T02:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32344"},"modified":"2026-01-02T02:53:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T02:53:35","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-2-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32344","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 2 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

BREAKING: Many feared dead, scores injured in Switzerland’s New Years party fire<\/p>\n

Akpabio withdraws all defamation suits after priest’s sermon<\/p>\n

Police suspend tinted glass permit enforcement<\/p>\n

ADC faction rejects Obi, disowns Enugu registration<\/p>\n

Gunmen storm palace in Kwara, abduct monarch, son<\/p>\n

Confusion mounts over police presence at controversial Lagos hijab-wearing printer’s shop<\/p>\n

Atiku slams govt over economy, insecurity, vows change in 2027<\/p>\n

Police arrest Anthony Joshua’s driver over Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash<\/p>\n

Bauchi slams EFCC for detaining, arraigning officials over terrorism claims<\/p>\n

NJC disowns report on 34 Judges integrity test<\/p>\n

Ibadan explosion: FGs N30bn fund untouched, N20bn balance unpaid – Oyo<\/p>\n

Face your problems, leave me alone, Wike slams Bauchi gov<\/p>\n

Peter Obi calls for national unity, renewal in New Year Message<\/p>\n

Wike, others want to destroy my name, integrity Bauchi gov<\/p>\n

2026: Minister commends First Lady during Abujas first baby celebration<\/p>\n

Hijab-wearing TikToker apologises over controversial posts<\/p>\n

Youth engagement central to peace in West Africa Group<\/p>\n

128 journalists killed worldwide in 2025 Press group<\/p>\n

Ogun NNPP urges unity among party members<\/p>\n

Shun destructive tendencies, Ogun commissioner urges youths<\/p>\n

Ignore war sounds, prayer our only weapon, Fubara tells Rivers<\/p>\n

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

Despite FG\u2019s Promise, Airline Operators Insist Existing Tariffs Erode Profitability<\/p>\n

Akpabio Drops Defamation Suits AgainstAkpoti-Uduaghan,Others, Cites Priests Call for Peace at New Year Mass<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu Welcomes First Baby of the Year, Says 2026 Will Bring Peace, Prosperity to Nigeria<\/p>\n

Genocide: CAN, Plateau Youth Coalition Raise the Alarm<\/p>\n

Rivers Explains Reason for Christmas Bonus to Civil Servants<\/p>\n

Troops Intercept IED Materials, Apprehend Suicide Bomber in Borno<\/p>\n

Aradel Completes Acquisition of 40% Equity Interest in ND Western, Raises Stake to 81.67%<\/p>\n

Tinubu: With Major Fiscal Reset in 2025, 2026 Will Bring More Robust Economic Growth<\/p>\n

NIPR Lauds Uba Sani at 55, Cites Peace Gains, Reforms in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Abiru Backs Tinubus Reforms, Vows Deeper Grassroots Empowerment in 2026<\/p>\n

Northern Groups Slam Tinubus Todays New Tax Laws Rollout, Say Its Assault on Democracy<\/p>\n

Senate Leader: After Sweeping Reforms, Nigeria Poised for Economic Recovery In 2026<\/p>\n

Stock Market Appreciates by N36.6 Trillion in 2025<\/p>\n

Human Rights Advocate Urges Govt to Arrest Perpetrators Behind Attack on Women Protesting in Kwara<\/p>\n

Boko Harams 3rd Attack in 6 Days Leaves 14 Dead, Scores Injured in Adamawa State<\/p>\n

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

Anthony Joshuas driver may appear in court tomorrow<\/p>\n

Police foil attempt to hijack New Year celebrations, arrest 43 hoodlums in Delta<\/p>\n

PDP is Dead, defecting lawmakers fault party leadership, security lapses<\/p>\n

Why US is placing travel ban on Nigeria, 25 other African countries<\/p>\n

LASTMA dismisses five, sanctions 14 officers for misconduct<\/p>\n

Navy dredged 11km waterways amid terrorists presence in Lake Chad CNS<\/p>\n

NASS clarifies alleged discrepancies in gazetted tax acts<\/p>\n

FGs borrowing has pushed Nigeria to brink of economic collapse Atiku<\/p>\n

One dead, others injured in Oshodi car accident<\/p>\n

Tinubu has given Ndigbo the Biafra they seek Umahi<\/p>\n

Tinubu targets deeper reforms, tax harmonisation, inclusive growth in 2026<\/p>\n

Zulum announces 100% raise in rural allowances for doctors, nurses<\/p>\n

Study shows potential risks of common sugar substitutes, alternatives<\/p>\n

How to bridge funding gap in Nigerias creative economy<\/p>\n

Tinubu promises better economy, security amid oppositions knocks<\/p>\n

Obis ADC defection fractures LP, reshapes opposition ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

Tackling the scourge of age falsification among athletes<\/p>\n

Senate pushes state police, youth fund, tech-based intel to curb insecurity<\/p>\n

Aviation industry still hostile to tourists, records mild growth in 2025<\/p>\n

NNPC records N4.36tr revenue, N502b profit after tax<\/p>\n

Relief for DStv subscribers as Canal+, Warner Bros reach agreement<\/p>\n

Why town-gown collaboration is imperative for national devt<\/p>\n

Investors bullish on Nigerian stock market, earn N37 trillion in 2025<\/p>\n

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

Ondo gov spits fire, vows justice over Police station bombing<\/p>\n

2 dead, others injured in New Year crashes<\/p>\n

Kanu, Ekpa\u2019s imprisonment improved South East, Nigeria\u2019s security \u2014<\/p>\n

Lexus SUV driver arrested over Anthony Joshua accident<\/p>\n

NASS to clarify alleged discrepancies in gazetted tax acts<\/p>\n

Monarch, son kidnapped in Kwara Palace attack<\/p>\n

2026: Atiku, Obi, CAN, PDP, ACF, MBF, chart way forward for Nigeria<\/p>\n

2027: Ill walk away from Obi if he becomes someones VP-PatUtomi<\/p>\n

Court restrains tinted glass permit enforcement, Police place action on hold<\/p>\n

Troops rescue 5 kidnap victims in Kogi forest<\/p>\n

Kano Gov plans to immortalise two deceased lawmakers<\/p>\n

Firefighters battle New Year Day inferno in Abuja, several states<\/p>\n

Driver of Lexus SUV arrested over Anthony Joshua accident Ogun Police<\/p>\n

Face your problems with your super powers, Wike mocks Bala Mohammed<\/p>\n

Brazil Supreme Court rejects Bolsonaro request for house arrest<\/p>\n

Pressure mounts on Nwokeabia as Obidient Movement pushes for 2027 race<\/p>\n

Aubameyang banned as Gabon govt suspends national team<\/p>\n

Youve no structure to produce a successor, Wike mocks Bauchi Gov, Mohammed<\/p>\n

New Year: Enough promises, protect lives PDP tells FG<\/p>\n

New Year: Gbajabiamila welcomes first babies, clears N53m hospital bills<\/p>\n

First Lady welcomes couple with triplets after 13 years<\/p>\n

Troops foil bandit attack, neutralise five in Plateau<\/p>\n

Nigeria better positioned to tackle malnutrition Nutrition Director<\/p>\n

Airfare: Travel agents urge FG to clarify charges imposed on airlines<\/p>\n

New tax authority, NRS, unveils corporate identity<\/p>\n

Judges Appointments: Weve not taken final decision on 62 nominees NJC<\/p>\n

2025: Solid minerals revenue generation leaps from N16bn to over N70bn in 2yrs<\/p>\n

Monarch, son kidnapped in Kwara palace attack<\/p>\n

NASS to clarify alleged discrepancies on gazetted tax acts<\/p>\n

Suspected Fulani herdsmen attack Nasarawa community, kill four, injure over 45<\/p>\n

Tinubu has given Ndigbo Biafra Umahi<\/p>\n

2026 will present us with fresh opportunities Soludo<\/p>\n

ADC: Obis defection rattles Aso Rock ahead of 2027 Atikus aide<\/p>\n

Adeboye warns Christians: You cannot deceive God, calls for complete obedience<\/p>\n

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

No One Above Age 70 Should Seek Executive Political Office \u2014 Pat Utomi<\/p>\n

\u2018Fubara Deceived Us, Boasted Tinubu Would Force Wike To Support His Reelection\u2019, Says Factional Rivers PDP Chair<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Police Suspend Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit<\/p>\n

CAN Urges Compassionate Leadership, Security Action In 2026<\/p>\n

\u2018Face Your Problems With Your Super Powers\u2019, Wike Mocks Bauchi Governor From Rivers<\/p>\n

Gabon Suspends National Team, Sacks Coach After \u2018Disgraceful\u2019 AFCON Outing<\/p>\n

Remains Of Anthony Joshua\u2019s Friends Repatriated From Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria Stops Handing Over Of 10,000 Hectares To Cameroon<\/p>\n

Nigerian Stocks Jump By 51% in 2025 Despite Inflation, Devaluation, Other Headwinds<\/p>\n

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

SEC targets long-term capital to drive infrastructure, key sectors<\/p>\n

Chief of Naval Staff assures return to fishing activities in Lake Chad<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Police arrest Anthony Joshuas driver<\/p>\n

New Year: FRSC urges motorists to prioritise safety, obey traffic laws<\/p>\n

2026: Akpoti-Uduaghan urges Nigerians to embrace unity, shared responsibility<\/p>\n

Be generous, giving brings abundance First Lady Tinubu<\/p>\n

Ekiti 2026: PDP governorship candidate alleges APC plot over INEC omission<\/p>\n

APC chieftain urges unity, resilience, calls for functional LG councils in Abia<\/p>\n

Singer Crayon cuts dread in traditional tribute on mothers first posthumous birthday<\/p>\n

Fire razes four electronics shops worth millons in Ikotun<\/p>\n

NJC faults reports on appointment of judges for Federal High Court<\/p>\n

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

Iconic University Unveils 2026 Plan: Pioneering Africas First Digital Twin University The iMetaverse Campus<\/p>\n

Police detain Anthony Joshuas driver, may charge him tomorrow<\/p>\n

120 killed as Kano fire service handles 838 emergencies<\/p>\n

Appeal Court upholds death sentence of Hanifas killer<\/p>\n

Traditional ruler, son kidnapped in Kwara<\/p>\n

Seven farmers killed in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n

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

2 killed as rice mill collapses in Kebbi<\/p>\n

Kidnappers of 28 Plateau travellers slash ransom to N30m, demand 3 bikes<\/p>\n

Oba of Benin dissociates self from attack on ex-gov Obasekis cousin<\/p>\n

Kano steps up efforts to counter violent extremism<\/p>\n

3 killed, 9 injured in Nasarawa community<\/p>\n

1st lady raises N25.5bn for national library project<\/p>\n

Our reforms moving Nigeria in right direction Tinubu<\/p>\n

Death toll in Adamawa B\/Haram attack hits 14<\/p>\n

Tax laws: NANS mobilises for nationwide protest<\/p>\n

FG links Bauchi gov to alleged $9.7m terrorism financing<\/p>\n

Major events that will shape 2026<\/p>\n

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

FirstBank successfully completes N500bn capital raise<\/p>\n

Big targets, hard realities: Nigeria\u2019s industry, trade and investment journey in 2025<\/p>\n

Just In: Police arrest Anthony Joshua\u2019s driver as investigation continues<\/p>\n

Police station razed as 30 gunmen attack Ondo community<\/p>\n

Nigeria recorded $720m foreign direct investment in third quarter of 2025<\/p>\n

AFCON: Sudan make history by reaching knockout stage without scoring a goal<\/p>\n

Police suspend tinted glass permit enforcement after court order
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\nImplementation of tax reform critical to reducing reliance on borrowing, FG insists<\/p>\n

Almost 12,000 killed in Plateau in 24 years \u2013 Senate report<\/p>\n

Israel drafting agenda to support Christians in Nigeria \u2013 Netanyahu<\/p>\n

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

2026: Oborevwori Felicitates With Deltans, Reaffirms Commitment To Devt<\/p>\n

New Years Eve Attack: Suspected Terrorists Burn Ipele Police Station PPRO<\/p>\n

New Year: FCT Has Great Plans For Residents, Expects Their Cooperation Wike<\/p>\n

New Year: Aiyedatiwa Pardons 77 Inmates<\/p>\n

Zamfara First Lady Offers Medical Support To Hospital Patients<\/p>\n

Zamfara: Police Foil Bandits Attack, Rescue Five Victims<\/p>\n

Abiodun Signs Oguns N1.669trn 2026 Budget Into Law<\/p>\n

New Year Tragedy: Gunmen Kill 9 In Jos South, Plateau<\/p>\n

2026 Tax Law Designed To Enslave Nigerians Economically Adebayo<\/p>\n

Anambra Govt Disowns Chieftaincy Title Given To Bianca Ojukwu<\/p>\n

FIRS Becomes NRS, Unveils New Logo<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua Discharged From Hospital After Auto Crash<\/p>\n

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

Anthony Joshua released from hospital after fatal road crash<\/p>\n

MFMs Daniel Olukoya releases 2026 prophecies<\/p>\n

Egypt joins race to host 2028 AFCON<\/p>\n

Full text of Tinubus 2026 New Year message<\/p>\n

NFF suspends 2 referees over controversial NPFL decisions<\/p>\n

FG will deepen security operations, push for decentralised policing Tinubu<\/p>\n

Tinubu targets fiscal stability with 2026 budget, tax reforms<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Investor confidence rising, Nigerias reserves hit $45.4bn<\/p>\n

We neutralised over 2,351 terrorists in 2025 NAF<\/p>\n

2026: Delta monarch preaches peace, unity<\/p>\n

2026: Pastor Adeboye releases prophecies<\/p>\n

Nigerias GDP growth tops 4%, inflation falls below 15% Tinubu<\/p>\n

Chukwu to Otti, others: Rejoin APGA to protect Igbo interest in Nigeria politics<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles know opponent for Round of 16<\/p>\n

Nigeria: Pamodzi re-commits to growth of domestic Basketball, NPFL, NIS<\/p>\n

2026 ushers in stronger growth, renewed hope for Nigerians Tinubu<\/p>\n

EFCC boss calls for zero tolerance for corruption in 2026<\/p>\n

Yuletide: Defend, protect human lives, Alaafin charges Nigerians<\/p>\n

Federal lawmaker hails AbdulRazaq on Forest Guards recruitment<\/p>\n

Womanifesto issues 14 days to AbdulRazaq over attack on women protesters<\/p>\n

Kwaras honey queen Maryam targets 5 tonnes production in 2026<\/p>\n

Rivers: I ll soon reveal agreement reached with Fubara Wike<\/p>\n

NLC hails Rivers government on civil, public servants Christmas bonus<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso to defectors: Nobody leaves NNPP and succeeds<\/p>\n

Zulum inaugurates 48-classroom High Islamic College in Gubio<\/p>\n

Promote peaceful co-existence, unity in 2026, Ladoja charges Nigerians<\/p>\n

Kefas commiserate with NUJ, bereaved families over Gombe crash<\/p>\n

Why I dumped PDP for APC Jafaaru Yakubu<\/p>\n

Embrace 2026 with hope, unity, Dogara beckons Nigerians<\/p>\n

Nenadi Usman urges youth participation, calls for suspension of proposed tax<\/p>\n

Nigeria-U.S. airstrikes successfully hit 2 ISIS targets, DHQ reaffirms<\/p>\n

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