{"id":32346,"date":"2026-01-03T01:17:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T01:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32346"},"modified":"2026-01-03T01:17:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T01:17:47","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-3-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32346","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 3 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US will come to their rescue if Iran kills protesters, says Trump<\/p>\n

Tesla sales fall as Chinas BYD overtakes it<\/p>\n

41 ships laden with petroleum products, food items arrive Lagos ports<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua accident: Driver charged with reckless driving, granted N5m bail<\/p>\n

Naira opens year 2026 higher with N4.90 gain at official market<\/p>\n

GNI building fire: Restricted access led to death of trapped triplets, others Witness<\/p>\n

NAF announces recovery of UAV after loss of link during operation<\/p>\n

Enugu Community celebrates Gov. Mbahs leadership at new year cultural festival<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles dealt injury blow ahead of Mozambique clash<\/p>\n

Bombed Police Station: Ondo Obas decry attack, say targeted to disrupt peace<\/p>\n

Ive no other husband but George Akume SGFs wife reaffirms marriage at New Year Mass<\/p>\n

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

Your appointment not for pleasure, but work Fubara charges new advisers<\/p>\n

Bail: Ex-AGF Malami, son to know fate Wednesday as EFCC opposes request<\/p>\n

Any Obi supporter not in ADC is DisObidient Kenneth Okonkwo<\/p>\n

NNPCL debt forgiveness by FG sign of Ojularis transparent leadership, says Reps Deputy Spokesperson Agbese<\/p>\n

Nigeria could face Algeria, Morocco in path to 2025 AFCON final<\/p>\n

Low worker turnout in Osun after new year break<\/p>\n

How Fubara deceived us Rivers PDP<\/p>\n

Nigerians will decide who leads in 2027, not incumbency Ajadi tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Troops foil bandits incursion into Shanono communities in Kano<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Lookman only Nigerian named in Group Stage Best XI<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: Pat Utomi, Obidients should calm down-ADC chieftain<\/p>\n

Alleged N5.7bn fraud: Bauchi Commissioner secures N500m bail<\/p>\n

I want to focus on my life this 2026, no girls Peller confirms breakup with Jarvis<\/p>\n

Cease military pressure US tells China over drills near Taiwan<\/p>\n

Bombed Police station: Well fish out perpetrators, Aiyedatiwa vows<\/p>\n

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

Bystanders stole Anthony Joshua\u2019s phone at accident scene \u2013 Uncle<\/p>\n

Sex scandal: Popular pastor steps down as PFN mulls sanctions<\/p>\n

Nigerian stars among group stage\u2019s top-rated stars<\/p>\n

Osimhen tops Nigeria\u2019s 2025 scorers chart, ties with Messi<\/p>\n

NAF recovers aerial vehicles after loss of link during operation<\/p>\n

Fidelity Bank names new board chairman as Chike-Obi exits<\/p>\n

Kwara teachers protest exclusion from 30% allowance for state workers<\/p>\n

Police warn politicians against disrupting Osun LG workers resumption<\/p>\n

New tax law: App-based drivers protest double 7.5% VAT<\/p>\n

Taxing poverty wont bring prosperity, says Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Kano Hisbah receives 12,446 complaints, resolves 1,908 in 2025<\/p>\n

Fubara swears in five special advisers in Rivers, urges team work<\/p>\n

Suspend strike, resume classes, Nasarawa begs striking lecturers<\/p>\n

Terrorists kill 14 in Adamawa, as council boss calls for military deployment<\/p>\n

Army foils bandits attack in Kano communities<\/p>\n

EFCC dismisses Bala Mohammeds persecution claims as wild<\/p>\n

Tax reforms spark tension as shipping lines plan hikes<\/p>\n

Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year’s fire<\/p>\n

Taraba killings: 95 communities demand govt intervention<\/p>\n

UMC resolves 13-year crisis at Taraba conference<\/p>\n

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

RMB Backs Nigeria\u2019s Gas Transition with $285m Deal<\/p>\n

Alleged N9bn Fraud: Ex-AGF, Malami, Son, Wife Know Fate on Bail January 7<\/p>\n

Alleged Money Laundering: Court Admits Bauchi Finance Commissioner, Yakubu Adamu, to N500m Bail<\/p>\n

Gbajabiamila Pays N53m Medical Bills of Patientsin Lagos<\/p>\n

Separatist Group Members Arrested in Ogun<\/p>\n

APC Launches E-Registration Drive in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Ewor: Fubara Deceived Us and Defected to APC<\/p>\n

Suspected Bandits Abduct Royal Father, Son in Kwara Community<\/p>\n

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

Residents flee as gunmen attack Ondo police station on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/p>\n

Kidnappers demand N450m to release Kwara monarch, son, others<\/p>\n

You cannot tax poverty Obi condemns tax implementation style<\/p>\n

Appointment of new special advisers is to strenghten teamwork Fubara<\/p>\n

INEC chairman vows credible 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Fubara made us believe Wike was intimidating him PDP chieftain, Ewor<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshuas driver in court for manslaughter<\/p>\n

Taraba gov declares Karim-Lamido LGA special area of security concern<\/p>\n

Court affirms Dungurawas suspension as NNPP Kano chairman<\/p>\n

Court slates Jan 7 for ruling on Malami, wife, sons bail plea<\/p>\n

Kebbi orders schools to resume after closure over abduction fear<\/p>\n

Ex-Super Eagle stars, Adepoju, Agali attend Ekiti grassroots football to Identify talents for mentoring<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze youths hail Abuja court ruling backing Jan rollout of new tax regime<\/p>\n

EFCC rejects Bala Mohammeds allegations, affirms independence<\/p>\n

NYCN charges EFCC to be neutral in anti-corruption fight<\/p>\n

Reno Omokri backs DDG after rapper says Nigeria not as dangerous as US<\/p>\n

Sokoto APC: Wamakko, others receive e-registration cards ahead of primaries, general polls<\/p>\n

Youth unemployment is alarming, Gabam tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

APC chieftain insists on full autonomy for Abia LGs<\/p>\n

Anti-tax protest collapses as faction alleges N300m bribe, calls for EFCC probe<\/p>\n

Political parties to hold nationwide rally supporting new tax regime on January 10<\/p>\n

ACJHR hails Tinubu, FIRS boss over tax reform<\/p>\n

Deployment to North-Eastern border is challenging but necessary CNS<\/p>\n

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

We\u2019re Yet To Release Timetable For 2027 General Election \u2014 INEC<\/p>\n

Air Force\u2019s Drone On Routine Mission Crashes, Wreckage Recovered<\/p>\n

Kidnappers Demand N450m For Kwara Monarch, Son, Other Captives<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019re Just Friends Now\u2019, TikToker Peller Accepts Breakup With Jarvis<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Ex-AGF Malami, Others To Know Fate On Bail Application January 7<\/p>\n

Secondus, Omehia, Opara, Others Now Ready To Support Tinubu \u2014 Fubara<\/p>\n

Governor Adeleke Excited As Osun Scores 100% In 2025 Q3 Fiscal Transparency<\/p>\n

Tax Reform Aligns Nigeria With Global Best Practices \u2014 NDYC<\/p>\n

Peter Obi\u2019s Leap To ADC Exposes \u2018A Politics Trapped By Ambition\u2019 \u2014 Presidency<\/p>\n

Trump Admits Taking Overdose Of Aspirin Over Hand Bruises<\/p>\n

ACJHR Hails Tinubu, NRS Over Implementation Of Tax Reform Laws<\/p>\n

Alleged Persecution: Wike Or Anyone Cannot Influence Our Work, EFCC Tells Bauchi Governor<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Ex-AGF Malami, Others To Know Fate On Bail Application January 7<\/p>\n

\u20a6300m Bribe Allegation Splits Anti-Tax Protesters Group<\/p>\n

Tax Laws Controversy: National Assembly Releases Transmitted Bills<\/p>\n

CBN Projects 12.94% Inflation Rate In 2026 On Lower Fuel, Food Prices<\/p>\n

Incumbency Will Not Determine 2027 Elections \u2013 Ajadi<\/p>\n

2026 Will Be Year Of Tangible Developments \u2013 Wike<\/p>\n

Navy Dredges 11km Waterway In Lake Chad To Stop Terrorists\u2019 Occupation<\/p>\n

Ondo Attack: Aiyedatiwa Orders Intensified Patrols In Communities, Forests<\/p>\n

10 Political Parties Plan Nationwide Rally In Support Of New Tax Regime January 10<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze Youths Applaud Court Ruling On January 1 Implementation Of New Tax Laws<\/p>\n

BREAKING: EFCC, NCoS Officials Clash In Court Over Ex-AGF Malami<\/p>\n

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

Constitution Review: NASS proposes four year tenure for LG, 25 year age limit<\/p>\n

Youths protest killings, other criminal activities in Kogi communities<\/p>\n

Terrorists Attack: Ondo monarch calls for vigilance, community cooperation<\/p>\n

FG commits to reviving steel sector in 2026 Audu<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Court adjourns case against Anthony Joshuas driver to Jan 20<\/p>\n

BUK VC lauds Class 92 on 33rd anniversary, aims top global ranking<\/p>\n

Niger Delta ex-agitators back U.S. military operations against terrorists<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Kalu urges governors to secure states, backs Tinubu<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Air Peace agrees to refund affected Jamaica-bound passengers<\/p>\n

Cross River Rep Abang presents midterm scorecard, distributes N48m yuletide gifts<\/p>\n

Alleged N8.7b fraud: Court to rule on January 7 on ex-AGF Malami, others bail request<\/p>\n

EFCC dismisses Gov Balas persecution claims as wild, far-fetched<\/p>\n

Agbese hails Tinubus approval of NNPCL debt cancellation, praises Ojularis leadership<\/p>\n

2026: 10 ways to prepare for the New Year<\/p>\n

Im focusing on myself in 2026, no more girls Peller vows<\/p>\n

Alleged money laundering: Court grants N500m bail to Bauchi Commissioner Adamu<\/p>\n

Pressure was real, expectations were loud, Imisi opens up about life after BBNaija win<\/p>\n

China imposes tax on condoms, contraceptives in fresh push to raise birth rate<\/p>\n

Peller apologises to Jarvis family after breakup<\/p>\n

Delta Police chief commissions ultra modern Warri Area Command complex<\/p>\n

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

Obi: Nigerias current taxation policy will deepen hardship<\/p>\n

Customs, NDLEA Intercept Cocaine Shipment at Lagos Port<\/p>\n

NIDS Warns of Rising Infectious Disease Threats, Seeks Vaccine Self-Reliance<\/p>\n

Kano: NNPP dissolves party executives, to appoint caretakers<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Anthony Joshuas driver charged with reckless driving<\/p>\n

Defection: Mutfwang picks up APC membership card<\/p>\n

4-month-old baby, 5 other siblings killed in Plateau fire<\/p>\n

Rivers: Family Members Die in Road Crash on New Year Day<\/p>\n

MURIC seeks Arrest of Man pushing for violence Against Igbo Muslims<\/p>\n

AFCON: Lookman, Ndidi lead Super Eagles top-5 performers<\/p>\n

Alleged money laundering: Court to rule on Malamis bail Jan 7<\/p>\n

Ibadan Explosion: Why we didnt announce N30bn FGs intervention fund Oyo Govt<\/p>\n

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

NNPP dissolves Kano State excutives amidst Gov Yusufs planned defection to APC<\/p>\n

Akpabio withdraws all defamation suits after priests sermon on New Year Day<\/p>\n

Northern Senators Forum mourns loss of Senator Akwashika<\/p>\n

China Imposes 13% Tax on Condoms and Contraceptives to Boost Flagging Birth Rate<\/p>\n

Steel development minister sets agenda for growth in 2026<\/p>\n

NYSC management remains committed to strengthening national unity DG NYSC<\/p>\n

CRC moves to strengthen grievance redress mechanism in Anambra BIR<\/p>\n

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

NAF recovers UAV after loss of link during counter-insurgency operation<\/p>\n

INEC denies releasing 2027 general election timetable<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Nigeria face fresh injury crisis ahead of Mozambique clash<\/p>\n

2025: The year Nigerian students pivoted to Schengen countries<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua’s driver arraigned, remanded in prison over reckless driving<\/p>\n

Naira closes 2025 outside Africa\u2019s top 10 worst currencies list<\/p>\n

Festive season demand powers business activity to 13-month high<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets more capital inflows with new central investor desk<\/p>\n

Markets bet on prolonged tight policy as CBN defends inflation, naira<\/p>\n

Why festive demands keep knocking national grid offline<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s 2025 Tax Reform: Revenue without trust is not reform<\/p>\n

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

Tax Reforms: True Leaders Dont Exploit Their People Obi<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu Confirms Eight Dead In GNI Building Fire<\/p>\n

Tinubu Congratulates Essiet On 40th Birthday<\/p>\n

Fubara Swears In Five Special Advisers, Demands Results<\/p>\n

32 Mega Projects, Empowerment Delivered In First Year Eno<\/p>\n

NIDS Warns Of Rising Infectious Disease Threats, Pushes For Vaccine Self-Relianc<\/p>\n

Court Extends Malami, Wife, Sons Stay In Kuje Prison<\/p>\n

Nigerians Suffocating Under Corruption, Anti-People Policies SDP Chair<\/p>\n

Prosperity Cannot Come By Taxing Poverty Obi<\/p>\n

PTAD Disburses 55.9bn Monthly, Outstanding Pensions In December<\/p>\n

2027: Alia Deserves 2nd-Term To Accomplish Transformative Agenda Agbaingya<\/p>\n

U.S Lawmaker Alleges Christian Persecution In Nigeria, Links Attacks To ISIS<\/p>\n

Nigerians Will Decide Who Leads In 2027, Not Incumbency Power Ajadi<\/p>\n

Keyamo Slams ADC Over Zoning Crisis, Accuses Atiku, Obi Of Political Deception<\/p>\n

2027: APC Begins E-Registration In Sokoto<\/p>\n

Obidient Movement Will Remain In ADC, Obis Aide Declares<\/p>\n

Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement<\/p>\n

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

ADC unveils timetable, guidelines for 2025\/2026 congresses, national convention<\/p>\n

Kaduna: How 2026 budget will be funded Commissioner<\/p>\n

Insecurity, healthcare, others: Nigerians set agenda for FG, states in 2026<\/p>\n

Special investigations panel report takes center stage as minister rejects CP Fakoredes report<\/p>\n

LagosCalabar Coastal Highway as a major pull of FDI to Nigeria<\/p>\n

ADC clarifies membership registration process, disowns alleged Enugu zonal registration<\/p>\n

Kano Youth slam Gwarzo over alleged disloyalty to Governor Yusuf<\/p>\n

Nigerias economic activity strengthens in December as PMI hits 57.6 points<\/p>\n

Dangotes refining ambitions to drive Africas growth momentum for 2026<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua: Driver faces prosecution, bodies of friends go home<\/p>\n

7 killed in 2026 new year attack on Plateau community<\/p>\n

FGs N30bn Bodija explosion relief fund still intact Oyo government<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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