{"id":32375,"date":"2026-01-08T04:32:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32375"},"modified":"2026-01-08T04:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T04:32:18","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-8-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32375","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 8 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Oil prices fall as Trump eyes Venezuela\u2019s $2bn crude<\/p>\n

30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil will be sold to benefit US Trump<\/p>\n

Pope hosts cardinals after calls for collective governance<\/p>\n

Tax law: N5tn VAT windfall for states as new formula begins<\/p>\n

Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N25bn for electricity \u2013 NERC<\/p>\n

NRS boosts e-invoicing compliance with Pillarcraft accreditation<\/p>\n

Tax reforms: Why businesses must prioritise payroll, VAT<\/p>\n

NLC urges govt to review wages, tax policies<\/p>\n

Residents flee as hoodlums unleash violence in Lagos community<\/p>\n

FG dismisses claims Nigerian scholars abandoned in Morocco<\/p>\n

Kwara partners global fund, UNICEF, to revamp five health centres<\/p>\n

FCT poll: Why we blocked Labour Party from uploading candidates INEC<\/p>\n

US introduces $15,000 visa bond for Nigerians, others<\/p>\n

No tax on bank balances, only transfers attract N50 CITN<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Court grants Malami, others N500m bail<\/p>\n

NiMet predicts three-day nationwide haze, sunshine<\/p>\n

Ramaphosa, Nigerian scholars slam Trump over Maduros capture<\/p>\n

You cant claim to love Tinubu while fighting Wike, Abe tells Fubara<\/p>\n

Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland<\/p>\n

Terrorism: Police evacuate explosive planted on Niger road<\/p>\n

Use taxpayers money well, Abia philanthropist tells FG<\/p>\n

Consumers pay N1.13tn electricity bill despite blackouts<\/p>\n

Nigerias poverty rate may hit 62% Report<\/p>\n

Investor confidence lifts foreign inflows to $14bn FG<\/p>\n

Economy stabilising, but structural weaknesses persist Yemi Kale<\/p>\n

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

Despite Withdrawal, ICPC Continues Probe of Dangote\u2019s Corruption Allegations against Ex-NMDPRA Boss, Farouk<\/p>\n

Stock Market Adds N409.66bn on Buying Interest in Seplat, Others<\/p>\n

Alleged Rape: Pastor Okafors Lawyers Ask Accusers to Submit Evidence to Police<\/p>\n

NYSC Threatens Sanctions Against Institutions Uploading Unqualified Corps Members<\/p>\n

Kaduna Farmers Seek FG Bailout After N10.16bn Maize Losses<\/p>\n

Six Killed in Fresh Attack in Plateau, MACBAN, Berom Youths Trade Accusations<\/p>\n

Chukwuka Monye Warns against Economic Shocks, Disruptions<\/p>\n

US Demands Visa Bonds From Nigerians, Nationals of 37 Other Countries, Mandates Entry and Exit Through Designated Airports<\/p>\n

INEC Explains Why Abure-Led LP Candidates Are Not Recognised in FCT Council Polls<\/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

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

FG Explains Dispute With Resident Doctors, Says Allegation of Neglect False<\/p>\n

FG Inaugurates Cttee to Oversee Resolutions on Digital Literacy, Emerging Skills Conference<\/p>\n

Trade Ministry: Non-oil Exports Peaked at $12.8bn at H1 2025<\/p>\n

NDLEA Seizes 2.4kgs of Illicit Drugs, Nabs 1,018 Suspects in Katsina<\/p>\n

Sanctioned Oil Tankers Leave Venezuela in Defiance of US Blockade<\/p>\n

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

How I reformed labour to end CIA, KGB influence in Nigeria \u2014 Obasanjo<\/p>\n

C\u2019River LG bans public gatherings as vice chairman plans to join ADC<\/p>\n

Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Malami, worth N213b<\/p>\n

16 African artistes arrive in Lagos for 9th AFRIMA<\/p>\n

NANS raises alarm over plight of Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco<\/p>\n

Why the US siezed oil tanker at North Atlantic despite presence of Russian flag<\/p>\n

Ex-PDP caretaker chair raises concern over Rivers 2026 budget<\/p>\n

2027: Removing Tinubu, APC wont be tea party, says Moghalu<\/p>\n

2027: Hunger, hardship, darkness will unseat APC, says Oyo ADC leaders<\/p>\n

ADC raises 230 million at maiden stakeholders summit in Imo<\/p>\n

Taxing minimum wage workers unfair, dangerous, NLC president tells FG<\/p>\n

Ogun CP urges new officers to uphold professionalism, ethics<\/p>\n

Miyetti Allah laments attack on members in Plateau<\/p>\n

Nigerians face new $15,000 US visa bond rules from Jan 21<\/p>\n

INEC confirms position on electoral laws<\/p>\n

Five killed, others injured in attack on Oyo National Park service office<\/p>\n

Northern groups accuse Wike of abusing power<\/p>\n

Court admits Malami, son, wife to N500m bail each in alleged N9b money laundering case<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill ASP, five others in Zamfara<\/p>\n

INEC blames Labour Party crisis for exclusion from FCT council polls<\/p>\n

DisCos collect N1.13tr in six months amid N314.35b revenue shortfall<\/p>\n

Over 140m Nigerians may become poorer by December<\/p>\n

Nigerias fuel, crude importation concern defies price war<\/p>\n

CORAN: Nigerias heavy reliance on fuel import, disservice to local refiners<\/p>\n

APC has no right to complain about Wike, says PDP<\/p>\n

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

Forgiving N8trn NNPC debt despite audit queries is reckless Obi<\/p>\n

2027: PDP faction to hold talks with Obi, Atiku<\/p>\n

Alleged rape: Chris Okafor challenges VDM, Doris, others to provide proof to Police<\/p>\n

Heavy taxes, low wages, rising debt, threats to nation\u2019s stability \u2014 NLC<\/p>\n

EFCC raises alarm over alleged campaigns of calumny against it<\/p>\n

Naira down to N1,490\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Investment in 2026: Continued FX reforms key to improved FDI \u2014 Report<\/p>\n

2027: PDP faction to hold talks with Obi, Atiku<\/p>\n

Venezuela to turn over 50m barrels of oil to US \u2014 Trump<\/p>\n

ADC kicks off nationwide membership revalidation, signals party reset<\/p>\n

Bandits, herdsmen kill 9 farmers, National Park operatives in Oyo, Benue<\/p>\n

US will control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely Energy secretary<\/p>\n

US seizes Russian flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after weekslong Atlantic pursuit<\/p>\n

8 high-income skills you should learn in 2026<\/p>\n

FG moves to end foreign dominance in shipping<\/p>\n

Nigeria attracts $14bn in foreign investments in first nine months of 2025 FMITI<\/p>\n

Breaking: Super Eagles threaten to boycott Algeria match over unpaid bonuses<\/p>\n

PDP in crisis, cant woo Peter Obi, says Obidient Movement<\/p>\n

Nigeria records N12trn trade surplus, 21% non-oil export growth in H1 2025 Trade Ministry<\/p>\n

Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 property belonging to Malami<\/p>\n

Warner Bros rejects updated Paramount takeover bid, backs Netflix deal<\/p>\n

FG to establish fire stations in public tertiary institutions<\/p>\n

Viral defection claim falters as PDP moves to woo Obi, Atiku ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

Wike alleges Fubara cancelled administrations 10,000 jobs for Rivers youths<\/p>\n

APC welcomes over 50,000 defectors in Oyo State<\/p>\n

Alleged 2027 Governorship Ambition: Minister suspends aide over write-up, denies interest<\/p>\n

China slams Trumps plan to control Venezuelas oil as illegal move<\/p>\n

Heavy taxes, low wages, rising debt, threats to nations stability, NLC warns<\/p>\n

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

Dangote Withdraws Petition Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss From ICPC<\/p>\n

\u2018Matawalle Using NSA Office To Harass Opposition\u2019, Zamfara Gov\u2019t Raises Alarm<\/p>\n

Troops Foils Armed Robbery Attack Along Abuja\u2013Kaduna Highway<\/p>\n

\u2018Win Or I\u2019ll Be Impeached\u2019, Trump Tells Republicans Ahead Of 2026 Midterm Polls<\/p>\n

Politicians Planning Campaigns Of Calumny Against Us \u2014 EFCC<\/p>\n

Criminals On The Prowl As Bodies Of Nurse, Lawyer Found On Streets In Abuja* We are investigating \u2013 police<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s AFCON Hopes Threatened As Players Demand Bonus Payments<\/p>\n

Matawalle\u2019s Redeployment \u2018ll Boost Public Confidence In Terrorism War \u2014 Coalition<\/p>\n

Ex-Army Chief Yahaya Takes Legal Action Over Terrorism Financing Allegations<\/p>\n

Info Minister Suspends Aide Over Article On 2027 Niger Governorship Poll<\/p>\n

2027: LP\u2019s Baba-Ahmed Declares Presidential Ambition<\/p>\n

No Tax On Bank Balances, Only \u20a650 Stamp Duty On Transfers \u2014 CITN<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Suspected Gunmen Kill 5 National Park Workers In Oyo<\/p>\n

How To Apply: Army Begins Direct Short Service 29\/2026 Recruitment January 7<\/p>\n

Federal Government Denies Abandoning Nigerian Scholars In Morocco<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll Not Include LP Candidates In FCT Area Council Polls Because Of Pending Court Cases \u2014 INEC<\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s Army Chief Warns Of \u2018Robust Response\u2019 To Trump, Netanyahu\u2019s Threats<\/p>\n

ADC Dismisses Governors\u2019 Defections To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide 2027<\/p>\n

APC Defends New Tax Regime, Says It\u2019s Not Against The Poor<\/p>\n

5 Killed, 7 Injured In Kogi Road Accident<\/p>\n

Venezuela Will Hand Over Up To 50m Barrels Of Oil To US \u2014 Trump<\/p>\n

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

AFCON 2025: CBN handling direct payment of Super Eagles allowances-NFF<\/p>\n

Nigeria can earn $10bn yearly from cashew industry, says NCAN<\/p>\n

Diri orders mandatory health screening for cabinet after deputy governors death<\/p>\n

2027: Reps Deputy Speaker drums support for Tinubu, says Igbo must extend handshake to southwest<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Super Eagles boycott Marrakech trip for Algeria game over unpaid bonuses<\/p>\n

Fubara spending Rivers funds illegally without budget Ewor<\/p>\n

Police kill suspected kidnapper, arrest gunrunners, drug barons in Delta<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Court grants EFCCs request for temporary forfeiture of Malamis 57 property<\/p>\n

Police begin investigation into killing of nurse, lawyer in Abuja<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: Top 10 most valuable footballers in the world<\/p>\n

China slams Trumps plan to control Venezuelas oil as illegal move<\/p>\n

2027: Information minister denies governorship ambition in Niger<\/p>\n

Why men must make efforts in relationships Tacha<\/p>\n

2027: Obis former running mate, Baba-Ahmed, declares presidential ambition<\/p>\n

Nigerias tax-to-GDP ratio lower than Africas average, says NEITI<\/p>\n

Police rescue 76 children in foiled kidnapping attempt in Kaduna<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Five feared dead as bandits attack National Park in Oyo<\/p>\n

My life was better without my father, says Portable<\/p>\n

Police nab three suspects over kidnapping, rescue 76 children<\/p>\n

Independent marketers partnering Dangote may crash pump prices below N739<\/p>\n

US introduces $15,000 visa bond requirement for Nigerians, others<\/p>\n

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

Days after nurse\u2019s murder, female lawyer killed, dumped on Abuja road<\/p>\n

Suspend tax law now, Labour tells FG<\/p>\n

Obasanjo: CIA was funding labour union when I took over in 1999<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition politicians plotting to bring us down, EFCC raises alarm<\/p>\n

Suspend tax law now, Labour tells FG<\/p>\n

5 killed in fresh attack on Benue community<\/p>\n

INEC excludes LP candidates from FCT Poll<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill herder in Plateau community<\/p>\n

Man allegedly commits suicide in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Court fixes Feb 17 for Malamis trial, grants N500m bail<\/p>\n

Trump: Venezuela has agreed to release 50m barrels of oil to US<\/p>\n

FCT council polls: LP urges INEC to upload candidates list<\/p>\n

Police probe fire outbreak at Makurdi armoury<\/p>\n

Iran protest: Security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises<\/p>\n

55 Cuban, Venezuelan troops killed during US capture of Maduro<\/p>\n

FG, states vote N900bn for ward development programme<\/p>\n

141m Nigerians will be in poverty this year<\/p>\n

Host communities ask FG to utilize South-South Seaports<\/p>\n

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

Consumers face higher prices as biggest shipper raises import fees<\/p>\n

Trump’s Venezuela oil grab to shrink Nigeria’s $2.9bn US market<\/p>\n

Investor confidence returns to African startups on improved models<\/p>\n

Manufacturers see sector rebound as reforms take shape<\/p>\n

More trouble for hobbled electricity market as 20 more firms dump national grid<\/p>\n

Seyi Makinde says cross-border bandits responsible for Oyo park attack<\/p>\n

Police rescue 76 children, arrest three over planned attack in Kaduna<\/p>\n

US seizes Russia-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela<\/p>\n

Naira hits record high of N1,418.26 since EFEMS as reserves maintain steady growth<\/p>\n

African capital, African growth: A $750 million vote of confidence in Nigeria\u2019s energy future<\/p>\n

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

Minister Interventions, Reforms To Pave Way For Maritime Growth Oyetolas Aide<\/p>\n

2027: Kwara APC Stakeholders Okay Dep. Senate Leader For Guber Race<\/p>\n

Im Unapproachable Judge Warns Lawyers In Malami Money Laundering Trial<\/p>\n

Lagos Reaffirms Commitment To Host AFRIMA 2026, Says Its Boost Africas Creative Economy<\/p>\n

15th Convocation: Fountain University To Graduate 508 Students, Celebrates First Law Cohort<\/p>\n

Information Minister Disowns Malagi 2027 Write-Up, Suspends Aide<\/p>\n

NELFUND: VC Makes Case For Private Varsity Students<\/p>\n

Decade Of Gas Achieves Over $2bn Investments, Targets $30bn By 2030<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Ndigbo Will Correct Past Mistakes In 2027 Abia Leaders<\/p>\n

2027: Imam, Yesufu Lead ADC Mobilisation, Membership Registration, Revalidation Cttee<\/p>\n

Herdsmen Launch Fresh Attack In Benue, Kill Five Farmers<\/p>\n

NASENI Launches Competition For MDAs To Stimulate Technological Advancement<\/p>\n

Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue 76 Children, Arrest Three Suspects In Kaduna<\/p>\n

Mental Wellness, Financial Independence Must Go Hand-In-Hand, Unfiltered Founder<\/p>\n

FCT Area Council Poll: Desperation Cant Win You Recognition, INEC Tells Abure<\/p>\n

Why Otti Should Desist From Attacking Orji Kalu, Tinubu<\/p>\n

INEC Explains Why LP Was Denied Access Code For 2026 FCT Area Council Poll<\/p>\n

COAS Seeks Traditional Rulers Support, Reviews Security Operations In Niger<\/p>\n

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

Headline inflation to rise above 30%on correctional base year effect<\/p>\n

CBN raises N2.7trn from OMO Bills<\/p>\n

Naira records first gain in 13 years, hits N1,419 in 2025<\/p>\n

Civil society groups berate NASS over 2024-2025 appropriation bills breaches<\/p>\n

Intelligence remains backbone of modern Customs operations CG Adeniyi<\/p>\n

Nigerian equities sustains bullish trajectory, gains N409bn<\/p>\n

Aide reveals how minister broke jinx constraining maritime growth<\/p>\n

FCCPC nets 521 digital lenders as compliance deadline expires<\/p>\n

Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Malami<\/p>\n

Breaking: Nigerias Super Eagles move to boycott Algeria 2025 AFCON quarter-final match<\/p>\n

Information minister denies link with 2027 governorship contest, suspends aide<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles pocket $80,000 in goal bonuses<\/p>\n

Actress Regina Daniels undergoes drug test<\/p>\n

Why we dont recognise Abure as Labour Party chairman INEC<\/p>\n

FG didnt abandon Nigerian students in Morocco Official<\/p>\n

Breaking: 5 feared k!lled as bandits attack National Park<\/p>\n

Alleged N8.7bn laundering: Court grants ex-AGF Malami, son, wife N1.5bn bail<\/p>\n

Airport police arrest 20-year-old suspect in 1bn romance fraud<\/p>\n

FG explains face-off with NARD, N90bn allowance boost<\/p>\n

GEF approves $372m to tackle environmental challenges worldwide<\/p>\n

FG lauds climate smart EV recharge hub<\/p>\n

World Bank launches pre-mid term review mission to transform ACReSALs project<\/p>\n

FG to drive livestock sector growth through MTNDP 20262030 Maiha<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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