{"id":32384,"date":"2026-01-11T01:26:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T01:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32384"},"modified":"2026-01-11T01:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T01:26:31","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-11-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32384","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 11 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo Decries Worlds Zeal for War in Fiery Vatican Speech<\/p>\n<p>NAF Air Strikes Destroy Terrorist Base in Timbuktu Triangle<\/p>\n<p>DSS Probes Alleged Defilement of Minor by Operative<\/p>\n<p>ASF France, Partners Train Journalists, Lawyers on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation<\/p>\n<p>2027: Abia Will Get Several Benefits If It Aligns To The Centre, Says NWDC Member, Chukwu<\/p>\n<p>Influx of PDP Members into APC in Enugu Creating Another Layer of Disunity, Says Amb. Eze<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Medical negligence killed my son in Lagos hospital \u2014 Chimamanda Adichie<\/p>\n<p>AFCON 2025: BUA chairman pledges $500,000, other bonuses to S&#8217;Eagles ahead of semi-final clash<\/p>\n<p>FG vows to stop striking health workers\u2019 salaries<\/p>\n<p>Lagos markets where refuse competes with foodstuffs<\/p>\n<p>Excitement as 1,500 Lagos residents get free medical care<\/p>\n<p>DisCos abandon metering duty, NERC report reveals<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to invest $460m W\u2019Bank loan in fibre infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Banks, consumer stocks drive capital market outlook<\/p>\n<p>FG eyes six-year lifespan for textbooks in new quality policy<\/p>\n<p>UK urges Elon Musk\u2019s X to tackle AI-generated child abuse content<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria in peril, needs collective salvation, says Tambuwal at 60<\/p>\n<p>Lagos\u2013Calabar Coastal Highway to be tolled after inauguration \u2014 Umahi<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s oil production may surge to 1.8mbpd by Q2 2026 \u2013 Report<\/p>\n<p>Why \u2018Nigeria first\u2019 policy remains rich in packaging, lean in impact<\/p>\n<p>Oyedele faults KPMG report on new tax laws, offers clarifications<\/p>\n<p>US urges fresh talks between Syria govt, Kurds after deadly clashes<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen leads Nigeria past Algeria into AFCON semi-finals<\/p>\n<p>APCs e-registration key to partys preparedness, game plan ahead of 2027 Adetimehin<\/p>\n<p>Peter Obi seeks urgent action as one-chance killing of Abuja lawyer sparks outrage<\/p>\n<p>Insurgents supporters must stop now or face consequences, says defence minister<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo, Atiku, Mark, others honour Tambuwal @60<\/p>\n<p>Rivers elders raise concern over impeachment notice on Fubara, deputy<\/p>\n<p>Extortion allegation rocks Delta police as CP orders probe, removes DPO<\/p>\n<p>Why I backed Jonathan to oppose Tambuwals emergence as Speaker in 2011 Obasanjo<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct family of four in Kogi community<\/p>\n<p>DSS investigates officer over forceful marriage<\/p>\n<p>Protest rocks Ekpoma over incessant kidnappings<\/p>\n<p>Refrain from calling me Awujale, Abimbola Onabanjo tells supporters<\/p>\n<p>Oyedele faults KPMG report on new tax laws, offers clarifications<\/p>\n<p>Suspected bandits warn Oyo community residents of planned attack<\/p>\n<p>Sani urges youths to join politics, vote out bad leaders<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo, Atiku, Akpabio, others converge on Abuja for Tambuwal colloquium<\/p>\n<p>NAF destroys Boko Haram structures, logistics facility in Borno<\/p>\n<p>FG charges newly decorated firemen on swift response to emergencies<\/p>\n<p>AFRIMA summit flags policy, tech for music growth<\/p>\n<p>Will Detty December hit the same next year<\/p>\n<p>FG, ASUU to seal agreement on 40% salary increase next Wednesday<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Panic as suspected bandits send threat notes to Oyo community<\/p>\n<p>Lagos hospital probes death of Chimamandas son<\/p>\n<p>Presidency rebuts KPMGs claims on new tax laws, defends reform choices<\/p>\n<p>AFCON 25: BUA chairman pledges $500k, goal bonuses to SEagles ahead of Morocco clash<\/p>\n<p>How medical negligence killed my son in Lagos hospital Chimamanda Adichie<\/p>\n<p>LagosCalabar Coastal Highway to be tolled after inauguration FG<\/p>\n<p>Bandits invade Niger community, kill four, rustle cattle<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Nigeria stroll past Algeria 2-0 into AFCON 2025 semi final<\/p>\n<p>FG, ASUU set to sign pact, approve 40% pay rise, improved pensions<\/p>\n<p>8 Asian countries and their common modes of public transport<\/p>\n<p>LagosCalabar Coastal Highway already serving purpose Umahi<\/p>\n<p>Chimamandas son: NSA monitoring medical negligence allegations<\/p>\n<p>Nobody can push us out in Rivers, Wike tells supporters<\/p>\n<p>Farmers flee Benue community as armed herdsmen destroy crops<\/p>\n<p>DSS rescues 25 kidnapped children in Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Ejiofor condemns abduction, murder of Abuja-based woman lawyer<\/p>\n<p>2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Military holds special prayers for fallen heroes in Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>Renewed impeachment threat against Fubara an insult to democracy Ugochinyere<\/p>\n<p>AFRIMA 2026: Lagos reverberates tonight as Eni, Claudia host red carpet event<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian movements condole Cuba over internationalists murdered in Venezuela<\/p>\n<p>Defence minister warns supporters of bandits, kidnappers, insurgents to stop<\/p>\n<p>Impeachment: FG may lose $30m oil revenue from Ogoni oil resumption MOSOP<\/p>\n<p>JOHESU strike: FG orders hospitals to stop pay, sustain emergency services<\/p>\n<p>Rivers elders warn against impeachment of Fubara, deputy<\/p>\n<p>NAF strikes hit terrorists at Abbagajiri, ground forces enter Timbuktu Triangle<\/p>\n<p>Ousted Iran shahs son urges protesters to prepare to seize city centres<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Government Unveils Framework To Maintain Public Assets Nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Egypt Topple Defending Champions Ivory Coast In Thrilling AFCON Quarter-Final To Reach Semifinal<\/p>\n<p>Senator Natasha Confirms Full Regulatory Compliance On Electric Vehicles As 100 Beneficiaries Undergo Training<\/p>\n<p>Violent Protest Rocks Edo Over Spate Of Insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen Hails Fans, Eyes AFCON Final After Algeria Victory<\/p>\n<p>Diverted Kano-bound Saudi Airlines Flight Locks Passengers Inside Cabin For 5 Hours In Abuja<\/p>\n<p>AFCON 2025: Tinubu Applauds \u2018Brilliant Eagles\u2019 After Victory Against Algeria<\/p>\n<p>Author Chimamanda Adichie Blames Son\u2019s Death On Alleged Negligence By Lagos Hospital<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Nigeria Edge Out Algeria, Secure AFCON Semi-final Spot Against Morocco<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Osimhen Header, Adams\u2019 Mesmerising Goal Put Super Eagles Ahead In AFCON Q\/Final Thriller<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Enough Is Enough\u2019, Olu Of Warri Blows Hot Over Neglect Of Domain By Oil Firms<\/p>\n<p>NAF Destroys Terrorists\u2019 Structures In Borno<\/p>\n<p>DSS Arrests Operative Accused Of Defiling, Marrying Jigawa Teenager<\/p>\n<p>Presidency Counters KPMG, Reaffirms Policy Logic Behind New Tax Laws<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government, ASUU Set To Sign Fresh Agreement January 14<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government Orders Enforcement Of \u2018No Work, No Pay\u2019 On JOHESU<\/p>\n<p>2027: Wike, Fubara Can\u2019t Deliver Rivers For Tinubu Without Rigging \u2014 Fayose<\/p>\n<p>We Don\u2019t Want To Be Americans, Say Greenland\u2019s Political Parties<\/p>\n<p>Renewed Hope In Action: How President Tinubu Is Propelling Interior Ministry Reforms<\/p>\n<p>Oyo APC Chieftain Oriade Regains Freedom After Weeks In Captivity<\/p>\n<p>Again, Tinubu Intervenes As Wike-Fubara Feud Escalates<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Nigeria advance to AFCON semifinals, beat Algeria 2-0<\/p>\n<p>Civil society groups defend Komolafe, dismiss allegations against ex-NUPRC chief<\/p>\n<p>Asake ends rift, reunites with father, daughter, baby mama<\/p>\n<p>Calling Wizkid the new Fela disrespectful, Seun Kuti blasts fans<\/p>\n<p>Flavour advises critic to Invest in own label amidst artist support debate<\/p>\n<p>I cant be Rivers leader forever Wike<\/p>\n<p>FG targets 33.39trn revenue, sets aside 15.91trn for debt service in 2026<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias shea industry losing billions despite global dominance Bima<\/p>\n<p>NAF hits terrorists in Timbuktu Triangle, clears way for ground troops<\/p>\n<p>Sen Yaroe takes relief to displaced Lamurde communities<\/p>\n<p>DSS denies personnel involvement in alleged abduction, defilement of minor<\/p>\n<p>Osun denies discovery of 8,452 ghost workers, N13 billion annual loss by consultant<\/p>\n<p>Suspected bandits allegedly drop notice of planned attack in Oyo community<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tambuwal: Nigeria in peril, needs urgent salvation<\/p>\n<p>Tax laws: Only few of your points are meaningful, FG replies KPMG<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Osimhen leads Eagles to victory over Algeria<\/p>\n<p>Tambuwal: Nigeria in peril, needs urgent salvation<\/p>\n<p>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles starting X1 unchanged against Algeria<\/p>\n<p>Fire razes LG secretariat, shops in Taraba<\/p>\n<p>Police detain officers over alleged N2.5m extortion in Delta<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo, Atiku, others present as Tambuwal marks 60th Birthday in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Police detain officers over alleged N2.5m extortion in Edo<\/p>\n<p>Tax laws: Only few of your points are meaningful, FG replies KPMG<\/p>\n<p>DSS confirms arrest of operative accused of marrying teenager<\/p>\n<p>COAS charges Troops to secure Oil Assets in Niger Delta<\/p>\n<p>Travellers Abducted in Plateau regain freedom<\/p>\n<p>9 die, 10 injured in Bauchi auto crash<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian woman who rode bike from Lagos to Paris relieves experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AFCON 2025: Salah shines as Egypt edge Ivory Coast 3-2 to reach semi-finals<\/p>\n<p>Again, Tinubu intervenes as Wike-Fubara feud escalates<\/p>\n<p>FG proposes \u20a642bn to provide healthcare for 10 million vulnerable Nigerians in 2026<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s security challenges deepens as terrorists push beyond traditional strongholds<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Govt commiserates with Adichie, orders independent probe into son\u2019s death<\/p>\n<p>IPMAN rejects fuel imports as Dangote Refinery denies supply disruption claims<\/p>\n<p>AFCON: BUA Group\u2019s Rabiu pledges $500,000 to Super Eagles for semi-final win<\/p>\n<p>Adams shine as Nigeria crush Algeria to book semi-final spot<\/p>\n<p>Adichie accuses Euracare Hospital of negligence over son\u2019s death<\/p>\n<p>Sectors that will power Nigeria\u2019s 4.4% GDP projection in 2026<\/p>\n<p>Trump warns of further airstrikes in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians<\/p>\n<p>FG proposes \u20a642bn to provide healthcare for 10 million vulnerable Nigerians in 2026<\/p>\n<p>Tambuwal at 60: Obasanjo, Jonathan, others urge credible leadership to strengthen Nigeria\u2019s democracy<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria In Peril, Needs Collective Salvation Tambuwal<\/p>\n<p>2027: Nobody Can Push Me, Supporters Out In Rivers Wike<\/p>\n<p>Suspected Bandits Warn Oyo Community Of Planned Attack Police<\/p>\n<p>AFCON 2025: SEagles Retain Unchanged Line-Up For Quarter-Final Clash Against Algeria<\/p>\n<p>Trump Announces Seizure Of Venezuelan Oil Tanker<\/p>\n<p>Surge In Fuel Imports Not Linked To Breakdown In Supply Arrangements Dangote<\/p>\n<p>PDP Felicitates Tambuwal @60, Says Hes A Committed Patriot, Democrat<\/p>\n<p>Airstrikes Destroy Terrorists Structures, Kill Scores In Timbuktu Triangle NAF<\/p>\n<p>Presidential Cttee Disputes KPMGs Claims On Nigerias New Tax 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