{"id":32377,"date":"2026-01-09T04:50:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T04:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32377"},"modified":"2026-01-09T04:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T04:50:24","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-9-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32377","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 9 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US Senate Moves To Curb Trump\u2019s Military Powers In Venezuela<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly Okays \u20a64.4trn Budget For 2026 Fiscal Year<\/p>\n

Nationwide Internet Shutdown Hits Iran Amid Anti-government Protests<\/p>\n

Super Eagles Land In Marrakesh Ahead AFCON Quarter-Final Clash With Algeria<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Ndidi Pledges To Settle Super Eagles\u2019 Unpaid Bonuses If Government Delay Persists<\/p>\n

Probe Arise News Channel\u2019s Crew Attack Or Face Boycott, Rivers Journalists Tell Police<\/p>\n

Federal Government Secures Release Of Nigerian Pastor Jailed In Benin Republic<\/p>\n

China Says US Exit From UN Agencies Undermines Global Multilateral System<\/p>\n

\u2018No Pain Like Losing A Child\u2019, Tinubu Mourns Chimamanda Adichie\u2019s Son<\/p>\n

\u2018After Bandit Attack On Old Oyo National Park Office, No Police Presence In Town,\u2019 Alao-Akala Raises Alarm<\/p>\n

Kano Police Arrest 172, Impound 104 Motorcycles, 68 Tricycles Over Restriction Order Violation<\/p>\n

Police Clamp Down On Commercial Motorcycle Riders In Abuja<\/p>\n

APC Groups Urge Tinubu To Caution Wike Over Attacks On Fubara<\/p>\n

January 15: It\u2019s Now Armed Forces Celebration And Remembrance Day \u2014 DHQ<\/p>\n

Rivers APC Rejects Impeachment Move Against Governor Fubara<\/p>\n

Fubara: \u2018It\u2019s Better We All Resign,\u2019 Rivers Speaker Declares<\/p>\n

Stop Uploading Data Of Unqualified Graduates For Mobilisation, NYSC Warns Institutions<\/p>\n

Oxford Dictionary Adds \u2018Nyash\u2019, \u2018Abeg\u2019, \u2018Mammy Market,\u2019 Others To English Lexicon<\/p>\n

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

Dangote refinery, marketers fuel deal crashes as imports surge<\/p>\n

Finance ministry confirms release of Super Eagles\u2019 bonuses for AFCON<\/p>\n

Insurgency: FG, US company plan delivery of 12 attack helicopters<\/p>\n

APC ramps up membership e-registration in states<\/p>\n

FG earmarks N1.7tn in 2026 budget for unpaid contractors<\/p>\n

Rivers in turmoil: APC leaders intervene as Fubara faces fresh impeachment threat<\/p>\n

2027: I\u2019ll align with party offering presidential, VP ticket \u2014 Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Gunman kills Nigerian passenger at Canada bus terminal<\/p>\n

2027: No pact with Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, says ADC faction<\/p>\n

Finance ministry confirms release of Super Eagles\u2019 bonuses for AFCON<\/p>\n

\u2018One Chance\u2019: Outrage greets killings of Abuja lawyer, nurse<\/p>\n

Defilement: Police arrest suspect, detain cops for N100,000 bribe Map of Benue State<\/p>\n

Eight feared dead as cult clashes spread across Benue<\/p>\n

Edo man arrested for kidnapping four-year-old boy<\/p>\n

Indian varsity student shot dead by Canada-based Nigerian man Ogun map<\/p>\n

Ogun community blames quarry operators for farmland destruction<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Hails Corporate Nigeria, Other Stakeholders Over NGX N100trn Milestone In Capital Market<\/p>\n

Nigeria Secures Pastor Egbajis Release from Benin Republic<\/p>\n

Wike: Tinubu Ends Decades of Risky Water, Air Travel to Bonny<\/p>\n

Declare State of Emergency on One-chance Vehicle Operators, Female Lawyers Charge Wike, Police, DSS<\/p>\n

Famed Writer, Chimamanda Adichie, Loses Son<\/p>\n

Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Gov Fubara, Deputy<\/p>\n

Investors Lose over $200,000 to Ponzi Scheme in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Oporoza House Commends Tompolo for Nigerias Economic Revival<\/p>\n

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

African Fintechs Projected to Grow Profitably, Sustain the Continent in 2026<\/p>\n

PWC: Tax Reforms, Execution Discipline, Institutional Measures to Define 2026 Fiscal Outlook<\/p>\n

Tanimu Yakubu: Constitution, Fiscal, Legislative Practices Must Guide Budget Discourse<\/p>\n

Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of 57 Properties Linked to Malami, Sons<\/p>\n

Obasanjo: How I Saved Labour Union from CIA, KGB Influence<\/p>\n

Kingibe: Wike Cant Decide My Fate in 2027 Polls, Abuja Waste Crisis is Worsening<\/p>\n

FG Hails Dangote Cements Impacts in Benue Communities<\/p>\n

Mulade to Tinubu: Channel 13% Derivation Funds on Mega Projects in Niger Delta<\/p>\n

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

Ned Nwoko responds to Regina Daniels\u2019 denial of drug use, stresses court-backed assessments<\/p>\n

Three ships head to US with Venezuela oil<\/p>\n

Tinubu hails NGXs N100tr milestone, urges Nigerians to deepen local investments<\/p>\n

Afenifere raises alarm over terror attacks in Yorubaland<\/p>\n

Ex-COAS Buratai sues Ali-Keffi for N1b over alleged terrorism defamation<\/p>\n

CUPP hails Ugochinyeres defection as APP positions itself for opposition leadership<\/p>\n

FG, CBN settle Super Eagles AFCON bonus<\/p>\n

Ogun tree planting drive forces kidnappers, militants out of forest reserves Commissioner<\/p>\n

Lawyers protest killing of colleague by one-chance operators in Abuja<\/p>\n

Lookman optimistic of Nigerias chances ahead of Algeria showdown<\/p>\n

Embrace innovative teaching methods, Afe Babalola tells lecturers<\/p>\n

Finance minister clarifies Super Eagles AFCON allowances as team arrives Marrakesh<\/p>\n

ADC appoints Nwosu, Ihedioha, Abaribe, others to review constitution<\/p>\n

Rivers Assembly bars Fubara from presenting mid-term framework, 2026 budget<\/p>\n

Zulum begins construction of mega schools in Borno<\/p>\n

APC leaders, Tinubu\/Shettima group call for Wikes removal as FCT minister<\/p>\n

7.2 million Nigerians may suffer as US exits global agencies<\/p>\n

Bauchi police arrest man accused of raping eight-year-old daughter<\/p>\n

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

Electricity: Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N25bn; Ajaokuta Steel, community, N1.03bn<\/p>\n

Iran protesters death toll mounts<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Youth Group urges NAssembly to fast-track approval of NDDC 1.75trn 2025 Budget<\/p>\n

US Senate rebukes Trump over Venezuela<\/p>\n

Ill pay Super Eagles bonuses if FG fails to -Ndidi<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Afenifere laments upsurge in terrorism in S\/ West<\/p>\n

141 million Nigerians poor while politicians jostle for power -Obi<\/p>\n

FCT police impound 21 commercial motorcycles, arrest riders over ban violation<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly passes 4.4trn 2026 Budget of Shared Prosperity into law<\/p>\n

Man livestreams his own death in extreme online challenge<\/p>\n

Fubara Impeachment: ADC monitoring Rivers crisis, yet to take position Spokesman<\/p>\n

Mr Bitter Peter Onanuga mocks Obi over comment on Super Eaglesbonuses<\/p>\n

Nigerian man arrested in Canada over murder of varsity student<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: FG clears group-stage bonuses, moves to end payment delays<\/p>\n

Nigerias poverty situation serious Experts react to PwC 2026 report<\/p>\n

West African juntas condemn US aggression in Venezuela<\/p>\n

Tinubu commiserates with Chimamanda Adichie, family over sons death<\/p>\n

Sack Wike to save Rivers from crisis, NADECO USA urges Tinubu<\/p>\n

Police confirm death of notorious bandit in Benue<\/p>\n

Insecurity: NSCDC set to redeploy 113 new commandants to boost operational efficiency<\/p>\n

Tinubu cheers NGXs 100trn boom, calls for greater local investment<\/p>\n

Fubara Impeachment: PDP split as Wike camp backs Rivers Assembly<\/p>\n

Eight killed in four LGs as cultists clash in Benue<\/p>\n

Armed Forces Remembrance Day now Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day DHQ<\/p>\n

1,216 Artistes, Delegates, Production Team Hit Lagos for AFRIMA 2026<\/p>\n

Super Eagles arrive Marrakech ahead Algeria clash<\/p>\n

Anglican Church dismisses abuse mishandling complaint against new leader<\/p>\n

INC, IYC, APC, PDP factions urge Rivers Assembly to drop impeachment threat against Fubara<\/p>\n

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

Rivers Assembly serves Fubara, Deputy notice of gross misconducts<\/p>\n

Senator Kalu replies Otti, says Tinubu, APC will win Abia in 2027<\/p>\n

Tinubu condoles Chimamanda Adichie on death of son<\/p>\n

NASENI unveils inter-agency innovation competition to spur homegrown solutions<\/p>\n

2027: We wont allow anyone to hijack Oyo ADC, Ex-Makindes aide vows<\/p>\n

Funke Akindeles Behind The Scenes becomes West Africas highest-grossing film<\/p>\n

Rivers: Wike hails Tinubu over construction of Bonny road<\/p>\n

NUPRC to determine 2025 licensing round bid winners procedures January 14<\/p>\n

Police kill notorious bandit in Benue, foil kidnap attempt, arrest eight in cult clash<\/p>\n

Tinubu applauds NGX N100 trillion milestone, urges Nigerians to invest more at home<\/p>\n

Its tough for me, tougher for their parents Anthony Joshua mourns friends<\/p>\n

Rivers speaker threatens resignation as Assembly moves to impeach Fubara<\/p>\n

Tinubu hails NRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, on birthday<\/p>\n

Budget Office DG dismisses wrong notions about new tax laws<\/p>\n

Afenifere challenges southwest governors, decries rising terror attacks across Yorubaland<\/p>\n

Tinubus painful reforms prevented Nigerias economic collapse Tunde Lemo<\/p>\n

2027: ADC moves to review constiution to boost election chances<\/p>\n

JUST IN: FG secures release of Nigerian pastor jailed in Benin<\/p>\n

Delta infrastructure drive gains momentum as Oborevwori breaks ground for Otovwodo flyover<\/p>\n

APC group demands halt to impeachment move against Fubara<\/p>\n

Ex-Ghana Finance Minister Ofori-Atta detained by US immigration authorities<\/p>\n

Niger youths solidly behind Tinubus Renewed Hope Agenda Limateef<\/p>\n

Bod Olaibi, Don Jazzy, Funke Akindele ranked among Africas top 50 visibility leaders<\/p>\n

FG confirms release of Super Eagles bonuses<\/p>\n

Forum commends Ogun govts plan to stop illegal miners<\/p>\n

Peter Obis defection sparks major LP exodus to ADC in Delta<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua: My friends death tough on me but tougher on their parents<\/p>\n

Rivers Speaker: Fubara is a threat to democracy<\/p>\n

Nigeria vs Algeria: Repeat of 2019 for Desert Foxes or Revenge for Super Eagles<\/p>\n

ADC reviews constitution to imbibe internal democracy, tackle indiscipline<\/p>\n

FG: Super Eagles will receive bonuses tomorrow<\/p>\n

Plateau: 6 farmers killed in fresh attacks<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara<\/p>\n

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

Anthony Joshua: My friends death tough on me but tougher on their parents<\/p>\n

Rivers Speaker: Fubara is a threat to democracy<\/p>\n

Nigeria vs Algeria: Repeat of 2019 for Desert Foxes or Revenge for Super Eagles<\/p>\n

ADC reviews constitution to imbibe internal democracy, tackle indiscipline<\/p>\n

Ogun resident doctors vow to join nationwide strike<\/p>\n

FG: Super Eagles will receive bonuses tomorrow<\/p>\n

Plateau: 6 farmers killed in fresh attacks<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Commences Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara<\/p>\n

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

Datti says Obi unlikely to clinch ADC presidential ticket<\/p>\n

NCC, CBN to launch framework to ensure 30-second refunds for failed airtime, data purchases<\/p>\n

Africa\u2019s small share of global trade threatens global stability – Yusuf Tuggar<\/p>\n

Practical pathways into work: The case for apprenticeships, not degrees<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles players barred from interviews ahead of Algeria clash<\/p>\n

Fintechs push banking customer experience to new high as traditional banks trail<\/p>\n

Rivers’ fragile peace threatened as Fubara faces fresh impeachment<\/p>\n

NGX-ASI nears historic crossing of 160,000 points mark<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s telecom backbone under siege as 40,000 disruptions stall broadband ambitions<\/p>\n

Naira seen sustaining stability after posting first gain in 13 years<\/p>\n

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

Trump\u2019s Venezuela oil grab to shrink Nigeria\u2019s $2.9bn US market<\/p>\n

Buratai sues Ali-Keffi, ex-GOC for \u20a61bn over alleged terrorism claims<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s current account balance to hit $18.81bn from $16.94 bn – Tinubu<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Ndidi pledges to pay Super Eagles unpaid bonuses if NFF fails<\/p>\n

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

Lawyers Mourn Colleague, Urge Wike To Declare Security Emergency Against One-Chance Operators<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly Launches Service Delivery Charter To Enhance Public Engagement<\/p>\n

PAP Sends Additional 34 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Beneficiaries To UK Universities<\/p>\n

Lawyers Mourn Colleague, Urge Wike To Declare Security Emergency Against One-Chance Operators<\/p>\n

Afenifere Laments Upsurge In Terrorism In SWest<\/p>\n

PAP Sends Additional 34 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Beneficiaries To UK Universities<\/p>\n

Lawyers Mourn Colleague, Urge Wike To Declare Security Emergency Against One-Chance Operators<\/p>\n

PAP Sends Additional 34 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Beneficiaries To UK Universities<\/p>\n

Lawyers Mourn Colleague, Urge Wike To Declare Security Emergency Against One-Chance Operators<\/p>\n

NNPP Faults Courts Reversal Of Dissolution Of Kano Executive Cttees<\/p>\n

Group Of Universities To Honour Late Baikie With Global Tribute Night<\/p>\n

FG Pledges Support For Livestock Devt, Lays Foundation For Service Centre<\/p>\n

Rising Poverty: Structural Reforms Imperative, No Longer Optional Obi<\/p>\n

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

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi move to pay bonuses if<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu congratulates Ogun deputy governor Salako-Oyedele at 60<\/p>\n

Why FCT traditional institutions should beupgraded Yerima<\/p>\n

Anambra: Police arrest woman, rescue 33 underage trafficked for prostitution<\/p>\n

Terrorism: Ex-COAS Buratai sues Ali-Keffi for N1bn over alleged defamation<\/p>\n

Kano: Police impound 104 motorcycles, 68 tricycles for violating traffic regulations<\/p>\n

6 suspected Lassa fever patients escape from Nasarawa isolation centre, 4 die<\/p>\n

Nigeria entering 2026 with improved stability, forecasts 4.3% growth PwC<\/p>\n

NUPRC, NMDPRA deepen partnership to boost regulatory efficiency, investments<\/p>\n

Tinubu condoles with Chimamanda Adichie over sons death<\/p>\n

2025 AFCON: Head-to-head stats emerge as Super Eagles land in Marrakech, plot Algeria fall<\/p>\n

Tinubu applauds NGX N100 trillion milestone, wants Nigerians to invest locally<\/p>\n

Insecurity: CAS in USA to fast-track acquisition of attack helicopters<\/p>\n

Breaking: Renowned author Chimamanda Adichie loses son<\/p>\n

Breaking: FG releases Super Eagles 2025 AFCON bonuses<\/p>\n

Breaking: Rivers Assembly hatches fresh impeachment plans against Fubara<\/p>\n

Alleged rap: Pastor Chris Okafor dares accusers to present evidence<\/p>\n

No party can aspire to national relevance without strong membership Mark<\/p>\n

Dogara promises FGs presence in Mambila, lauds Nguroje, BSM<\/p>\n

ICPC rejects Dangotes withdrawal of petition against ex-NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed<\/p>\n

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