{"id":32368,"date":"2026-01-06T04:11:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T04:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32368"},"modified":"2026-01-06T04:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T04:11:29","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-6-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32368","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 6 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Captured Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to US Charges, Says \u2018I am Still President of My Country\u2019<\/p>\n

Atiku: Nigerians Need Leadership, Not A Paris Menu<\/p>\n

Pension Fund Managers Expand Registration into CPS by 129,000<\/p>\n

Youths Protest Rising Cases of Kidnapping in Ambrose Alli University Community<\/p>\n

Court Orders Sealing of Lekki Waterfront Property<\/p>\n

Kidnappers kill victim, hold on to elder brother in Edo<\/p>\n

Nigeria thrash Mozambique 4 – 0 to reach AFCON quarter final<\/p>\n

Troops arrest eight suspects, seize fuel in Adamawa anti-terror operations<\/p>\n

Fubara blasts judges, say they flip law for their paymasters<\/p>\n

January realities in a tightly packed Championship<\/p>\n

Nine soldiers feared dead in Gubio IED explosion in Borno<\/p>\n

Tinubu reconstitutes oil, gas regulators boards, seeks Senate approval<\/p>\n

Leave Rivers alone or get burnt, Wike warns critics<\/p>\n

Fire incident hits IBB Way injection substation, disrupts power supply in Katsina<\/p>\n

Emir raises concern on dilapidated YamaltuBiu Road<\/p>\n

Afenifere frowns at attack on protesting women in Kwara<\/p>\n

Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim<\/p>\n

Presidency debunks AI claims over Tinubu-Kagame Paris photograph<\/p>\n

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

US oil stocks surge after Venezuela’s leader deposed<\/p>\n

That’s enough, Greenland PM rebuffs Trumps new annexation push<\/p>\n

Bangladesh says at least 287 killed during Hasina-era abductions<\/p>\n

Joshua may quit boxing after car crash \u2014 Uncle<\/p>\n

Alleged rape: Lagos pastor shuns police invitation<\/p>\n

Fans boo Osimhen after Lookman outburst<\/p>\n

NFF welcomes Okonkwo\u2019s nationality switch<\/p>\n

Petrol may hit N1,400\/litre without local refining \u2013 Dangote<\/p>\n

Osimhen closes in on Yekini\u2019s goal record<\/p>\n

Venezuela: Maduro arraigned in US court amid protest<\/p>\n

2027 battle: Rivers crisis escalates as top APC govs back Fubara<\/p>\n

Insurgency: AU extends Nigeria, Cameroon, others joint military action<\/p>\n

Nasarawa students beg lecturers to end strike<\/p>\n

Fire guts Lagos community recycling site, spreads to buildings<\/p>\n

Venezuela must not fall into chaos, Erdogan tells Trump<\/p>\n

No plan to hike 2026 UTME, Direct Entry form fees JAMB<\/p>\n

2026 budget to consolidate Tinubus reform gains – Minister<\/p>\n

Resign as minister to face Rivers politics, APC scribe tells Wike<\/p>\n

ADC faults FGs silence on Venezuela crisis<\/p>\n

Wike hails Tinubu over Abe, Kobani nominations into NUPRC, NMDPRA board<\/p>\n

Kwara debunks teachers’ exclusion from 30% peculiar allowance<\/p>\n

INEC resumes nationwide voter registration, begins second phase<\/p>\n

Ex-US VP nominee ends 2026 re-election bid for Minnesota governor<\/p>\n

Afenifere condemns thugs attack on protesting women in Kwara<\/p>\n

FG unveils new strategies to curb examination malpractice<\/p>\n

$9.7m terror-financing case: Court denies Bauchi commissioner, others bail<\/p>\n

If I were president, my defence minister would be drone Sowore<\/p>\n

New Delta CP pledges proactive policing<\/p>\n

Tinubu nominates Magnus Abe, 20 others to NUPRC, NMDPRA boards<\/p>\n

MURIC warns Nigerians against seeking US intervention, cites Venezuela crisis<\/p>\n

UK to seize migrants phones under new counter-terror border powers<\/p>\n

Soldiers recover 13 AK-47s, grenades in Taraba raid<\/p>\n

N128bn not missing under me, Adelabu tells SERAP<\/p>\n

Gumi debunks US airstrike assassination claims<\/p>\n

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

Trump Threatens Military Operation Against Colombia, After Venezuela Raid<\/p>\n

APC National Secretary Demands Wikes Resignation as FCT Minister<\/p>\n

Tinubu Nominates Magnus Abbe, Adegbite Adeniji As NUPRC, NMDPRA Board Chairmen<\/p>\n

Obidient Movement: We Wont Support Peter Obi as a Vice-Presidential Candidate to Anyone<\/p>\n

Banks Deposit With CBN Reached N336.24trn in 2025 on Credit Risk Concerns<\/p>\n

Shareholders Commend Dangotes Transformational Impact on Nigerias Economy<\/p>\n

Sahara Group Backs FGs Infrastructure Drive, Sees New Era of Stability in Energy Sector<\/p>\n

OPEC Keeps Oil Output Steady Amid Turmoil Among Members<\/p>\n

FG Pledges Electricity Supply Improvement in 2026, Pleads for Patience<\/p>\n

Maduro, Wife to Appear in US Federal Court Today on Alleged Drug Charges<\/p>\n

Stop Disrespecting Fubara to Please Wike, APC National SecretaryTackles Giadom<\/p>\n

CPPE to FG: Implement Tax Reform with Careful Sequencing, Political Sensitivity to Avoid Citizens Resistance<\/p>\n

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

FG introduces new measures to curb examination malpractices<\/p>\n

Wikes ally, Desmond Akawor, accuses Gov. Fubara of stalling devt in Oyigbo<\/p>\n

Dont exclude anyone, Gov Abdulrazaq says as APC begins e-registration in Kwara<\/p>\n

Court jails ex-Lagos director 29 months for N48.9m bank theft<\/p>\n

ADC links Nigerias silence on Venezuela to crisis of legitimacy<\/p>\n

Sapele was never an Okpe Community Uduaghan<\/p>\n

Nigeria XI vs Mozambique: Nwabali starts, Ndidi captains as Osimhen leads attack<\/p>\n

Thats enough: Greenland PM urges Trump to drop annex threats<\/p>\n

2027: NNPP will surprise those underrating it at the polls, says Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

FG targets economic stability, social relief as 2026 budget supports Tinubus reform agenda Information Minister<\/p>\n

Nigerias problem is leadership, not resources Obi<\/p>\n

Israel wont let Iran restore ballistic missile programme Netanyahu<\/p>\n

U.S. Department of War takes administrative action against retired Senator Mark Kelly<\/p>\n

Police recruitment free: PSC warns cyber cafes, agents against extorting applicants<\/p>\n

Colombian president ready to take up arms in face of Trump threats<\/p>\n

Two suspects arrested as police recover remains of man declared missing<\/p>\n

Crude Oil Theft: U.S. Drone Firm partners TANTITA in new security agreement<\/p>\n

APC chairman condemns Niger killings, backs Tinubus security directives<\/p>\n

Fire guts scrap recycling site in Abule Egba, no casualties recorded<\/p>\n

Yahaya Bello remains innocent until proven guilty EFCC<\/p>\n

Top 10 African stock markets by number of listed companies<\/p>\n

Nigerians are too poor, taxing them will provoke resistance-Sowore<\/p>\n

Troops arrest associate of notorious criminal kingpin, John Ngata in Taraba<\/p>\n

Army probes killing of Akwa Ibom teen by soldier after alleged harassment incident<\/p>\n

Tinubu nominates Magnus Abe as NUPRC chairman, seeks Senate confirmation<\/p>\n

Rooney slams Man United squad quality after recent struggles<\/p>\n

Nigeria ranked 5th best English-speaking country in Africa, 29th in world [Full List]<\/p>\n

We produce oil but ve nothing to show for it, Abia community cries out<\/p>\n

2027: Governor Alias re- election in Benue, non- negotiable Oche, Council boss<\/p>\n

2026 Budget ll be implemented to the letters Aiyedatiwa assures<\/p>\n

Trump says over 33% of Nigerian immigrants in US depend on public benefits<\/p>\n

Uganda bans live broadcast of riots, unlawful processions ahead of vote<\/p>\n

How Ruben Amorims Man Utd reign turned sour<\/p>\n

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

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

Delta Police Command Sanctions Officer, Refunds Bail Money<\/p>\n

Katsina 2026, Roadmap To Sustainable Development<\/p>\n

Minister Orders Commission To Reverse Extrajudicial Corporate Filings<\/p>\n

Council Urged To Probe Abuja Judge Over Sealing Of Lagos Property<\/p>\n

Ex-Vice Chancellor Praises Opobo On Monarch-elect<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s Policies Saved Nigeria From Economic Collapse \u2013 Commission Member<\/p>\n

2027: Kalu Faults Governor Otti\u2019s Criticism, Vows To Strengthen APC In Abia<\/p>\n

Collapsed Fence Kills 5 Children, Injures 1 In Borno<\/p>\n

AFCON: Super Eagles Thrash Mozambique 4:0 To Reach Quarterfinals<\/p>\n

Troops Dismantle Suicide Bombing Network, Arrest 8 In Adamawa<\/p>\n

Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Court Denies Bail To Bauchi Finance Commissioner, Others<\/p>\n

Data Consumption Soars 35% To 13.2m Terabytes On Rising Internet Usage \u2014 NCC<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Not Guilty, I\u2019m A Decent Man, Ousted Venezuelan President Maduro Tells US Court<\/p>\n

Kidnappers Kill Hostage, Hold On To Older Brother In Edo<\/p>\n

AFCON: Lookman, Osimhen Fire Super Eagles To First Half Lead In Mozambique Clash<\/p>\n

Troops Dismantle Suicide Bombing Network, Intercept Terrorists\u2019 Logistics In Adamawa<\/p>\n

AFCON: Egypt Advance To Quarterfinals With 3-1 Victory Over Benin Republic<\/p>\n

Osun Federal Lawmaker Condemns Public Humiliation Of LG Worker By Policemen<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s Venezuela Military Operation Lesson For Nigeria, Says ADC<\/p>\n

APC National Secretary Demands Wike\u2019s Resignation Over \u2018Interference\u2019 In Party Affairs<\/p>\n

Tinubu Nominates Magnus Abe, Others for NUPRC, NMDPRA Boards<\/p>\n

I Regret Gifting A Lady Range Rover Because Of Love \u2013 Comedian Sabinus<\/p>\n

We Are Not At War With Venezuela \u2014 US<\/p>\n

Adelabu To SERAP: N128bn Not Missing Under My Watch<\/p>\n

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

Bashiru to Wike: you lack locus to dabble into APC affairs<\/p>\n

2027: Reps deputy speaker urges Igbo to invest votes in Tinubu, build strategic alliances<\/p>\n

Funke Akindeles Behind The Scenes hits N1.7bn in cinemas<\/p>\n

Avoid divisive politics, align with Tinubu, APC forum advises Muftwang<\/p>\n

Court grants EFCCs request for interim forfeiture of N30.7m linked to alleged fraud in NNPC<\/p>\n

Group pledges stronger role for Nigerian women in food security, exports<\/p>\n

Court declines bail to Bauchi finance commissioner, others accused of financing terrorism with $9.7m<\/p>\n

Fire guts recycling site, damages homes, church in Abule Egba<\/p>\n

Family of teenager killed by soldier demand N500m compensation, jobs for siblings<\/p>\n

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

PMS production ongoing, 50m litres supplied daily \u2013 Dangote Refinery<\/p>\n

No controversy on tax laws, just naysayers making noise \u2014 Adedeji<\/p>\n

ADC: Maduros arrest sends warning to illegitimate governments<\/p>\n

NASENI in 2026 Will Consolidate on Impactful Projects In support of FG Renewed Hope Agenda<\/p>\n

Students Protest rising kidnapping in Edo<\/p>\n

Stay clear of Rivers politics, Wike warns APC national secretary<\/p>\n

FG introduces Unique Examination Learners Identity Number<\/p>\n

Terrorists set police outpost ablaze in Niger<\/p>\n

Security: Zamfara Begins Security Trench Construction at Gusau Intl Airport<\/p>\n

AMAC decries interference, reasserts constitutional mandate over local revenue, public health oversight<\/p>\n

How kids scooped anti-aircraft ammunition in Borno<\/p>\n

Steer clear of Nigeria, Muslim leaders tell Israeli PM<\/p>\n

Troops kill 5 terrorists, rescue three hostages in Borno<\/p>\n

Doctors to resume strike Jan 12<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Sends Sen. Abe, 20 other nominees for confirmation as members of NUPRC, NMDPRA boards<\/p>\n

AMAC decries FCTA interference, reasserts constitutional mandate over local revenue, public health oversight<\/p>\n

Expert condemns attack on Ex-Commissioner, Arise NEWS crew in Rivers<\/p>\n

Encomiums as Ebonyi varsity don praises God for professorial elevation<\/p>\n

Imo Gov signs N1.4trn Imo 2026 budget into law<\/p>\n

ASA women USA support 3 breast cancer patients with N3m<\/p>\n

Well enact laws to back Pres. Tinubu to recovers trillions of LGAs funds stolen by governors Sen. Karimi<\/p>\n

Governor Sanwo-Olu: 2026 will be glorious<\/p>\n

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

AFCON: Osimhen scores brace as Super Eagles crush Mozambique 4-0 to reach quarter-finals<\/p>\n

Dangote refinery says maintenance ongoing but fuel output remains steady<\/p>\n

Again, eight suspects, including two ringleaders, arrested over bombing activities<\/p>\n

Atiku to Tinubu: Avoid public relations theatrics, tackle Nigeria\u2019s challenges<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Salah\u2019s extra-time strike sends Egypt into quarter-finals<\/p>\n

Sluggish return of civil servants slows government activities in Abuja<\/p>\n

Nigeria eyes new export routes, capital inflow for 2026 oil goals<\/p>\n

Stocks cross N100trn valuation as investors eye earnings season<\/p>\n

Nigerian billionaires overtake South African peers as fortunes hit $43bn<\/p>\n

Flutterwave targets 8m accounts with $40m Mono acquisition<\/p>\n

Nigerians’ health at risk from pesticides used by farmers<\/p>\n

Naira extends gains across FX markets despite dip in inflows<\/p>\n

Nigeria telecom investment rebounds in 2025 but service gaps persist<\/p>\n

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

LG: Procuring Court Order On Issues Already Decided By Apex Court Embarrassing Osun APC<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery Denies Shutting Down Due To Maintenance Issues<\/p>\n

APC To Wike: Dont Bring Spirit Of PDP Into Our Party<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Pays Condolence Visit To Nwaoboshi, Nuel Ojei Families<\/p>\n

LG: Procuring Court Order On Issues Already Decided By Apex Court Embarrassing Osun APC<\/p>\n

128bn: SERAPs Call For Probe Not Within My Tenure Adelabu<\/p>\n

Security Concerns Stall Bail For Bauchi Finance Commissioner<\/p>\n

LG: Procuring Court Order On Issues Already Decided By Apex Court Embarrassing Osun APC<\/p>\n

Obi Reacts As India Overtakes Japan, Warns Of Nigerias Economic Decline<\/p>\n

Gov AbdulRazaq Flags Off APC E-Registration In Kwara<\/p>\n

Group Wants NDE DG To Join Senate Race In 2027<\/p>\n

Port Police Hold Retreat To Discourage Corruption, Abuse Of Office<\/p>\n

Market Capitalization Crosses N100trn As NGX Extends Bullish Run Into 2026<\/p>\n

55-Year-Old Man Impregnates 15-Year-Old Niece<\/p>\n

FG Unveils New Measures To End WAEC, NECO Malpractice In 2026<\/p>\n

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

FG introduces new measures to eliminate exam malpractice in WAEC, NECO<\/p>\n

2026: JAMB speaks on increasing UTME\/DE application fees<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: CAF slams suspension on popular coach over controversial comment<\/p>\n

Sheikh Gumi speaks on being targeted by US airstrikes<\/p>\n

Breaking: Manchester United sack Amorim<\/p>\n

IDU Onitsha branch reclaims crown as 2025 Igbo-ukwu Premier League champions in Anambra<\/p>\n

Anambra: IDU Onitsha branch wins 2025 Ezeugo Okenwa Super 4 Cup<\/p>\n

Police summons pastor Chris Okafor over multiple r@pe allegations<\/p>\n

NAF announces DSSC 34 enlistment interview dates for shortlisted candidates<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi steps down after early elimination<\/p>\n

NGO moves to tackle growing hunger across West Africa<\/p>\n

NEMA confirms canoe capsize in Yobe, gives update<\/p>\n

Coastal highway project has brought substantial benefit to Lagos Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n

Lawyer hails Akpabio for withdrawing criminal cases against Uduaghan, others<\/p>\n

Akpabios free medical outreach touches 700 people in Lagos<\/p>\n

We ll back Tinubu to recover trillions of LGs funds Karimi<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua: Expert harps on Nigeria road safety strategy II, 2021 2030<\/p>\n

Police foil Akwa Ibom robbery, neutralise suspect, recover arms<\/p>\n

LASTMA, LASAMBUS rescue 2 trapped passengers over high-speed collision<\/p>\n

20 staffers die during 11-month Osun LG strike<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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