{"id":32371,"date":"2026-01-07T03:49:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T03:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32371"},"modified":"2026-01-07T03:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T03:49:41","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-7-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32371","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 7 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US forces killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban soldiers in Maduro capture Report<\/p>\n

UK urges Elon Musks X to tackle AI-generated child abuse content<\/p>\n

2027: No aspirant will step down in ADC – Atiku<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu urges APC members to embrace e-registration<\/p>\n

Oyo residents urge Makinde, Olubadan, to intervene in monarch crisis<\/p>\n

Adeleke credits Osun’s progress to divine guidance, prayers<\/p>\n

Investors gain N469bn as NGX sustains positive momentum<\/p>\n

Sustained reforms can push Nigerias GDP to 4% in 2026 Expert<\/p>\n

Obi’s defection from LP shows leadership failure Ex-Delta gov aspirant<\/p>\n

NANS shelves planned nationwide protest after meeting with FIRS, others<\/p>\n

Police recover remains of missing man, arrest two in Rivers<\/p>\n

Sokoto IRS begins enforcement of compulsory monthly tax filings<\/p>\n

IG deploys DIG, 17 commissioners of police<\/p>\n

FG inaugurates committee to train one million Nigerians in digital skills<\/p>\n

Man of peace, Makinde mourns Sarkin Hausawa<\/p>\n

Edo development not govs personal achievement Okpebholo<\/p>\n

South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa condemns US capture of Venezuelas Maduro<\/p>\n

Abia teachers threaten indefinite strike over welfare issues<\/p>\n

Army will curb terrorists’ attacks in Niger, nationwide COAS<\/p>\n

US raid to remove Maduro morally right, says Badenoch<\/p>\n

Many feared dead in Afghanistan gold mine clash<\/p>\n

Police bust interstate vehicle theft syndicate in Enugu, detain suspects<\/p>\n

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado vows to return home<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Israel to support Nigeria through intelligence sharing, not unilateral action – Envoy<\/p>\n

US operation in Venezuela undermined international law UN<\/p>\n

Army chief empowers women with 20 motorcycles in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Troops foil kidnapping, rescue three victims in Taraba<\/p>\n

Army rescues retired colonel from kidnappers in Plateau<\/p>\n

A’Ibom gov signs N1.584trn 2026 budget into law<\/p>\n

Flood kills 16, displaces hundreds in Indonesia<\/p>\n

Tunisia court frees NGO workers accused of helping migrants<\/p>\n

UN boss warns against further bloodshed in Iran protests<\/p>\n

Tax reform: Only officially gazetted Acts carry legal authority – NRS<\/p>\n

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

Jonathan: Despite Many Defections to Ruling APC, PDP Alive and Strong<\/p>\n

Atiku: I Will Not Step Aside, ADC Committed to Open, Competitive Process<\/p>\n

Troops Arrest Eight Terrorists Linked to Gamboru Market Mosque Suicide Bombing<\/p>\n

NERC: FG Paid N458.75 billion Electricity Subsidy in Three Months<\/p>\n

NRS, NITDA Okay Pillarcraft as System Integrator to Boost Tax Compliance<\/p>\n

Airport Police Arrest International Romance Fraud Suspect Involved in N1bn Scam<\/p>\n

206 Die of Lassa Fever in Nigeria Last Year, Says NCDC<\/p>\n

NCDMB, Innovius Empower Lagos Youths with AI and Data Science Skills<\/p>\n

2026 UTME: JAMB Debunks Hike in Registration Fees<\/p>\n

How CBN Tackled Year-end Cash Scarcity with Reforms, Regulation<\/p>\n

Market Cap Hits All-time High of N100trn on Strong Early-year Buying<\/p>\n

Nigeria Imports 12.96bn Litres of Petrol, Gets 7.4bn Litres Local Supply in 13 Months<\/p>\n

Ademola Lookman Bags Man-of-the-Man Award, Again<\/p>\n

2026 Wont Reward Experience Alone: Seven Leadership Decisions Thatll Distinguish Institutions Built to Endure<\/p>\n

Nine Soldiers Die, Five Seriously Injured in Mine Blast, Ambush in Borno<\/p>\n

2026 Ogoni Day: Group Tasks Local Farmers on Continued Agriculture Activities<\/p>\n

Nigeria, 146 Others Agree Way Forward on Global Minimum Tax Package<\/p>\n

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

2027: Yusuf free to defect as Kwankwaso did serially, says Shekarau<\/p>\n

Lagos airport police nab suspect over N1bn international romance scam<\/p>\n

NANS calls off Jan 14 national protest against tax reform law<\/p>\n

Citing lived experience in Nigeria, Badenoch defends US action in Venezuela<\/p>\n

Peter Obi will complete Souths term, return power to North in 2031 Tanko<\/p>\n

Ramaphosa leads Africas condemnation of US arrest of Maduro<\/p>\n

Dele Momodu warns ADC against internal conflicts as Obis supporters reject VP role<\/p>\n

CSOs express worry over alleged breaches in Appropriation Acts, fiscal rascality<\/p>\n

Police foil armed robbery attack, neutralise one suspect in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

NigeriaUS Military cooperation against terrorists yielding results UN-WCD<\/p>\n

Five children killed as house wall collapses in Maiduguri<\/p>\n

Tax reform risks sluggish, uncertain execution timelines over tardy NSW<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery dismisses shutdown claims, says 50m litres of PMS produced daily<\/p>\n

APC draws battle line with Wike over Rivers political control<\/p>\n

Kano gov secures majority support as Kwankwaso opens loyalty register<\/p>\n

Bode George, Lagos APC differ on democratic erosion claims<\/p>\n

Troops discover fresh ammunition cache near railway in Maiduguri<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom community demands justice over killing of 13-year-old boy<\/p>\n

Attack on journalists: Ogoni group accuses police of shielding perpetrators<\/p>\n

Nigerias escalating insecurity and looming hunger catastrophe<\/p>\n

Equities break N100tr barrier as 14 firms control 50% of market<\/p>\n

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

Pope Leo XIV urges global leaders to reject violence, embrace peace<\/p>\n

Venezuelas Maduro pleads not guilty, insists hes still president<\/p>\n

Niger State massacre: A national disgrace, indictment on FG \u2014 CUPP<\/p>\n

Northern coalition accuses Wike of intimidation<\/p>\n

Army rescues retired colonel from kidnappers in Plateau<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s democracy facing existential threat \u2014Atiku<\/p>\n

Venezuela: NIIA, foreign policy experts slam US strike, Maduro\u2019s capture<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: No problem in Super Eagles camp Team Administrator<\/p>\n

Nigeria to face Algeria in AFCON quarter-finals<\/p>\n

Illegal mining: Ogun govt vows to protect farmlands, shuts down illegal mining in Ado-Odo<\/p>\n

Edo: We paid ransom for our childrens release says abducted twins family<\/p>\n

Police confirm kidnap of journalist in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Rivers: Wike-loyal PDP faction gives APC scribe Basiru 48 hours to apologise<\/p>\n

Breaking: Turaki-led PDP NWC meets Jonathan behind closed doors<\/p>\n

2027: Ill work for Tinubus reelection Asari Dokubo assures Wike<\/p>\n

Bandits abduct veteran photojournalist in Kaduna community, heighten residents fears<\/p>\n

IGP orders deployment of DIG Gumel, 17 CPs to strategic departments, commands<\/p>\n

Man Utd speculation wasted time Palace manager Glasner<\/p>\n

55 Cuban, Venezuelan troops killed during Maduro capture Official tolls<\/p>\n

Bloodbath averted in Niger State as three roadside IEDs discovered in Mashegu<\/p>\n

Support Tinubu to sustain progress, Wike urges Rivers electorate<\/p>\n

2027 Presidential Ticket: Dele Momodu cautions against Wike scenario in ADC<\/p>\n

AFCON 25: Mozambique coach Conde admits Nigeria outclassed his team<\/p>\n

Nurses demand action over colleagues killing<\/p>\n

Ill oppose Peter Obi if he breaks his one-term promise Aisha Yesufu<\/p>\n

Im fulfilled establishing world-class university in Nigeria Afe Babalola<\/p>\n

Yobe Tragedy: Boat disaster avoidable, shows waterway safety failure Atiku<\/p>\n

NANS endorses tax reform law, calls off planned nationwide protest<\/p>\n

Over 5m Nigerian electricity customers still without meters NERC<\/p>\n

Well curb terrorists attacks in Niger, other parts of Nigeria COAS<\/p>\n

Young Nigerian-American nurse encountered healthcare challenges during first visit Obi<\/p>\n

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

Federal Government Targets 95% Digital Literacy By 2030<\/p>\n

Tinubu Names First Female DG Of Nigerian Law School<\/p>\n

2027: Asari Dokubo Vows To Work For Tinubu\u2019s Reelection<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: No Rumpus In Super Eagles Camp, Says Team Administrator<\/p>\n

Insecurity: IGP Redeploys DIG Gumel, 17 CPs<\/p>\n

OAU Mourns Death Of 18-yr-old Medical Student<\/p>\n

Police Begin Probe As Suspected US Missile Warhead Found In Niger Village<\/p>\n

Badenoch Backs US Action In Venezuela, Says Morally Right<\/p>\n

Army Troops Rescue 6 Kidnap Victims In Kaduna<\/p>\n

Osimhen \u2018Threatens Super Eagles Exit\u2019 After Heated On-field Clash With Lookman<\/p>\n

NANS Suspends Planned January 14 Protest, Reaches Consensus On Tax Reform<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: ADC Makes Inroads Into National Assembly As Edo Rep Dumps LP<\/p>\n

Court Reverses NNPP NWC\u2019s Dissolution Of Kano Party Excos<\/p>\n

Activist Aisha Yesufu Rejects 2027 Ticket Without Peter Obi As Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery Debunks Shutdown Rumours, Assures 50m Litres Daily Petrol Supply<\/p>\n

Police Launch Probe As Ex-Minister Denies Alleged Plot To Assassinate Wike
\n6 Persons Arrested By Soldiers In Edo Are Kwara Vigilance Group Members \u2014 Police<\/p>\n

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

Police probe alleged $2,000 extortion by Ogudu Officers<\/p>\n

Fed govt inaugurates committee to train one million Nigerians in digital skills<\/p>\n

New tax reform implementation wont lead to tuition fee hike, FG assures students<\/p>\n

Lagos Taskforce arrests 32 street urchins over highway nuisance<\/p>\n

2027: I will work for Tinubus re-election Asari assures Wike<\/p>\n

Delta police arraign 33 for violent disturbances, public nuisance<\/p>\n

IGP deploys DIG Gumel, 17 commissioners of police to commands, formations<\/p>\n

Victor Osimhen not leaving AFCON camp NFF official<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: Obi will not serve as running mate to anybody in ADC, Tanko<\/p>\n

Lagos transport commissioner emphasises commuter safety<\/p>\n

UK urges Elon Musk to act over appalling Grok AI deepfakes<\/p>\n

Army empowers women to boost economic dependency<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Kaduna<\/p>\n

NANS makes U-turn, backs tax laws<\/p>\n

Gbenga Hashims solidarity movement strengthens northern mobilization, rallies support in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Ex-Rivers SSG Danagogo denies alleged plot to assassinate Wike<\/p>\n

Family counters Edo police claim, says ransom paid for release of abducted twins<\/p>\n

NIMASA issues 30-day ultimatum to maritime operators over non-compliance<\/p>\n

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

Jonathan, PDP NWC in closed-door meeting in Abuja<\/p>\n

Troops rescue abducted Colonel in Plateau<\/p>\n

5 children die as fence collapses in Borno<\/p>\n

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

A\/Court upholds death sentence of Kebbi woman over ex-hubbys murder<\/p>\n

469 Kano children die of malnutrition in 6 months<\/p>\n

2 kidnappers arrested for killing, dumping victim in River<\/p>\n

Ransom payments top N100m as farmers decry rising insecurity<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill PoS operator, steal money in Edo<\/p>\n

Abuja livestock dealers, butchers welcome reduction in cattle prices<\/p>\n

You are neglecting our chiefs, FCT natives tell Wike<\/p>\n

Niger science schools old students condole Suleja emir over wifes death<\/p>\n

Iran accuses Israel of undermining national unity amid fresh clashes<\/p>\n

Sudan facing existential crisis, PM tells UN Security Council<\/p>\n

Banks credit to private sector drops by N1.3trn in one year<\/p>\n

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

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

COAS reaffirms commitment to realistic, mission-oriented training at TRADOC conference 2026<\/p>\n

Rivers elders back Wikes support for Tinubus 2027 reelection<\/p>\n

Plateau: Troops nab seven suspects over Quaan-Pan killings, cattle rustling<\/p>\n

Group Raises Concern Over Alleged Campaign Targeting Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu<\/p>\n

Alliance Denounces False Allegations Against Nigerian Army General<\/p>\n

Osun lawmaker condemns alleged harassment of council workers<\/p>\n

AMAC Disowns DOAS Over Mobile Advert Enforcement<\/p>\n

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

Jonathan pledges active role in PDP, meets Turaki-led NWC<\/p>\n

No ADC aspirant will step down ahead of 2027, Atiku says<\/p>\n

NIMASA gives operators 30 days to conduct self-audit, warns of sanctions<\/p>\n

Israel says christian protection plan for Nigeria will focus on intelligence sharing<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Algeria edge DR Congo to play Nigeria in quarter-finals<\/p>\n

Naira posts best year in over a decade, up 7% in 2025<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s disinflation dividend comes with strings attached<\/p>\n

How to invest in $2.61trn real estate market for 15% return<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s tax-to-GDP ratio seen rising in 2026 as reforms kick in<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s disinflation dividend comes with strings attached<\/p>\n

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

Kemi Badenoch backs the United States action in Venezuela, citing childhood under military rule<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s electricity companies’ incomes jump by 22% despite blackouts<\/p>\n

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

INEC Resumes Second Phase Of Voter Registration In Oyo<\/p>\n

Why Resident Doctors Demands Persist Despite N90bn Pay Upgrade FG<\/p>\n

NIMASA To Detain Vessels, Withdraw Waivers Over Non-Compliance, Grants 30-Day Window<\/p>\n

Nigeria Not Poor, But Poorly Governed Obi<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: Obi Will Not Be Running Mate To Anyone In ADC Tanko<\/p>\n

Adekunle Gold Unveils Newly Renovated Natl Theatre With Sold-Out Orchestral Performance<\/p>\n

Customs Earns N731.2bn From Onne Port In 2025<\/p>\n

Badaru Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty To APC<\/p>\n

New Tax Law: Benue Assembly Holds Public Hearing, Seeks Repeal Of 2022 Revenue Law<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Salutes Ex-Lawmaker Leo Ogor On 67th Birthday<\/p>\n

Adekunle Gold Unveils Newly Renovated Natl Theatre With Sold-Out Orchestral Performance<\/p>\n

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

2026: Nigerias domestic credit hits N100.98trn in November<\/p>\n

Stock market gains N1.868trn as bulls dominate daily transactions<\/p>\n

Peseiro: Former Super Eagles coach gets new job<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Fans boo Osimhen after outburst with Lookman<\/p>\n

S3xual misconduct: Pastor Chris Okafor shuns police summons<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Ademola Lookman speaks on Osimhens outburst in Mozambique clash<\/p>\n

Osimhen closes in on Yekinis all-time Nigeria goals record<\/p>\n

Tinubu leaving no stone unturned to reposition Nigeria Senator Folarin<\/p>\n

Rivers: Murder suspects nabbed, remains of deceased victim recovered<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery dismisses shutdown claims, maintains 50m litres PMS daily output<\/p>\n

Wike, APC national secretary Basiru lock horns over Rivers<\/p>\n

Fresh Niger attack:Rescue my 5 abducted children, parent begs government<\/p>\n

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