{"id":32394,"date":"2026-01-13T03:05:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T03:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32394"},"modified":"2026-01-13T03:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T03:05:38","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-13-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32394","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 13 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US revokes over 100,000 visas since Trumps return<\/p>\n

Zuckerberg names ex-Trump advisor as Meta president<\/p>\n

Trump says Iran wants negotiations as protests death toll rises<\/p>\n

PDP, APC fight for control of Osun LG secretariats<\/p>\n

Impeachment storm: Fubara says no notice as two lawmakers pull out<\/p>\n

Nigerian profs should earn N2.5m monthly, says ex-NAL president<\/p>\n

Peter Obi gives ADC new relevance, says Fayose<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: CAF probes misconduct in Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Morocco q-finals<\/p>\n

Two-year refining milestone: Fuel import spending crashes 54% to $6.7bn<\/p>\n

Protest: NANS condemns detention of Edo varsity students, demands release<\/p>\n

Ogun denies anointing candidate for Awujale stool<\/p>\n

Two Rivers lawmakers seek suspension of Fubara’s impeachment process<\/p>\n

Over 28,000 apply for Abia’s 4,000 teaching jobs<\/p>\n

Benue pensioners threaten protest over non-payment of arrears, gratuities<\/p>\n

Peter Obi questions Tinubu’s whereabouts<\/p>\n

New York hospitals hit as 15,000 nurses strike<\/p>\n

Militarys internal security role weakening police, says Buratai<\/p>\n

Lagos monarch, Akran of Badagry, dies at 89, Sanwo-Olu mourns<\/p>\n

Somalia scraps UAE agreements over Somaliland dispute<\/p>\n

Oborevwori flags off 39.3bn flyover project in Delta<\/p>\n

94 princes, one princess jostle for Awujale stool<\/p>\n

Afternoon Recap: Saudi Airlines abandons passengers, Fayose’s remark on Peter Obi, others top stories<\/p>\n

Ex-police AIG joins ADC in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Group seeks stronger police role in environmental safety, public health<\/p>\n

Jigawa begins maternity kit distribution, targets zero maternal deaths<\/p>\n

INEC reaffirms commitment to service excellence at Enugu workshop<\/p>\n

NDLEA seizes 134.48kg of illicit drugs, arrests 157 suspects in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

NYSC ready for reforms to address new challenges-DG<\/p>\n

Nasarawa senator Onawo dumps PDP, cites personal reasons<\/p>\n

Okpebholo postpones school resumption in Edo Central<\/p>\n

Chimamandas son: Anaesthetists society seeks involvement in Lagos probe<\/p>\n

Iran not seeking conflict but fully prepared for war Foreign minister<\/p>\n

US prosecutors open criminal probe into Federal Reserve<\/p>\n

I know the pain, says ex-refugee after taking over as UNHCR chief<\/p>\n

Atiku demands release of detained critic<\/p>\n

Bandits kill soldier, NSCDC officer in Benue<\/p>\n

Awujale: Ruling house slams KWAM1 over protest letter to Abiodun<\/p>\n

Otti reaffirms stewardship-driven leadership, pledges durable infrastructure in Abia<\/p>\n

Group seeks breakdown of N1.01tn proposed budget for 2027 polls<\/p>\n

Kano to train 50,000 youths in skills acquisition programme<\/p>\n

11 terrorists surrender as troops kill eight in Borno<\/p>\n

Police recover stolen vehicles, arrest six in Enugu<\/p>\n

Price war: Retailers drop petrol below Dangotes N739\/litre<\/p>\n

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

NERC: 33 Nigerians Killed, 33 Others Injured in Electricity-related Mishaps in Three Months<\/p>\n

How CBN is Raising Financial Services Standards with Consumer Education<\/p>\n

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Environmental Governance<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army Raises Concerns Over Misrepresentation of COASs Remarks in Rivers<\/p>\n

PDP Strategises to Wrest Power from APC in Kogi<\/p>\n

2027: Ex-PFN Chairman Berates South-east APC Leaders for Endorsing Tinubu<\/p>\n

Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Indefinite Strike<\/p>\n

Eight Years after Lulu-Briggs Death, Family Refuses to Sheathe Sword<\/p>\n

Advertising Guru, Steve Omojafor, Turns 80 in Grace<\/p>\n

With 129.6% Gain, NGX Consumer Goods EmergesBest Performing Index in 2025<\/p>\n

Subscription to T-Bills Tops N1.5trn at First 2026 Auctions on Massive Demand<\/p>\n

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

NCS introduces new standard operating procedure for courier companies<\/p>\n

Buratai outlines roadmap for Nigerias security future<\/p>\n

2026 is a pivotal year for Oyo Makinde<\/p>\n

Alleged forgery, impersonation: Judge warns lawyer against seeking private meeting outside open court<\/p>\n

Oversabi aunty hits 863m in sales, becoming top two highest-grossing titles of 2026<\/p>\n

Freight agents stop operations at shipping company over hike in charges<\/p>\n

NARD may resume strike if FG fails to fulfill demands Ogun doctors<\/p>\n

APC digital registration exercise captures over two million members so far<\/p>\n

Adeleke chides Osun CP over illegal detention of aide, seeks IGPs intervention<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: NANS declares support for APC candidate, Oyebamiji<\/p>\n

Funke Akindeles Behind the Scenes crosses 2bn, sets new Nollywood record<\/p>\n

Police launch probe as six family members die in Rivers<\/p>\n

Oba of Benin cautions youths against violence amid rising insecurity<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: CAF to investigate Algeria vs Nigeria quarter-final incidents<\/p>\n

Two Rivers Assembly lawmakers appeal for restraint amid impeachment moves<\/p>\n

CDS vows to root out all threats to national security<\/p>\n

Accord receives defectors from Labour Party, PDP, NNPP in Lagos<\/p>\n

Police arrest 26-year-old suspect over kidnap, murder of Rivers woman<\/p>\n

UK regulator opens probe into X over sexualised AI imagery<\/p>\n

Army rescues 18 Cameroon-bound passengers after boat hijack<\/p>\n

With opportunity and access to funds, I still ask why its not clicking, Sharon Adeleke reflects on business success<\/p>\n

Kogi govt mourns death of three APC chieftains<\/p>\n

Womens health central to economic growth, sustainable reforms FG<\/p>\n

Police apprehend two notorious armed robbery suspects, recover firearms in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Edo postpones school resumption date<\/p>\n

Malami was under probe before I became EFCC chair Olukoyede<\/p>\n

Army neutralises eight terrorists as 11 surrender with rifles in Borno<\/p>\n

NDLEA proposes control strategy to curb drug abuse in tertiary institutions<\/p>\n

Awujale: KWAM 1 protests exclusion from selection process<\/p>\n

Oyebamiji vows to defeat Adeleke in Osun guber election<\/p>\n

Chimamanda serves legal notice over sons death<\/p>\n

NARD postpones planned strike by two weeks as VP Shettima intervenes<\/p>\n

Bandits impose N50,000 farming tax on Kano, Katsina settlements<\/p>\n

Eterna Plc opens N21.52b rights issue to fund expansion<\/p>\n

2026 Budget: Amid revenue uncertainty, vehicles, sundry expenses cut big slices<\/p>\n

Wanted: Diligent anti-corruption campaign devoid of sentiments<\/p>\n

Makoko residents lament losses, displacement after demolition<\/p>\n

Protest erupts in Edo over killing as residents sack livestock traders<\/p>\n

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

PSG knocked out of French Cup by own academy product<\/p>\n

Trump slams tariffs on countries doing business with Iran<\/p>\n

Police arrest LAMATA bus driver over fatal \u2018hit-and-run\u2019<\/p>\n

Fubara: Crack in Rivers Assembly as members seek withdrawal of impeachment order<\/p>\n

Photos: KPMG, Revenue Service meet after clash over tax reforms<\/p>\n

Trump considering air strikes on Iran, says White House<\/p>\n

Edo monarch confirms N100m demand from abductors of subjects<\/p>\n

Edo PDP demands release of 52 suspects remanded over anti-kidnapping protest<\/p>\n

Police foil attack on Obajana Operational Base<\/p>\n

U.S. revokes over 100,000 visas, including thousands of student permits<\/p>\n

Ondo Amotekun intercepts coal laden truck, arrest 38 suspected northern passengers<\/p>\n

Ex-NLC President Ayuba Wabba loses father<\/p>\n

Increased military deployment for Internal security weakening Police, Buratai warns<\/p>\n

PANDEF sets up reconciliation committee to end Rivers crisis<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles arrive in Rabat ahead of semi-final showdown<\/p>\n

Indigenous coaches make statement with 2025 AFCON semi-final qualification<\/p>\n

15,000-nurse strike hits New York hospitals over pay, safety concerns<\/p>\n

Abia: APC didnt do well in 2023 polls, but we are sure of victory in 2027 Anyim<\/p>\n

Falana demands release or trial of detained military officers<\/p>\n

Israeli police issues arrest warrant against Netanyahus ex-aide<\/p>\n

Ubani denies Malamis link, warns defamers of severe consequences<\/p>\n

APC chairman to State Coordinators: Register every member or be removed<\/p>\n

Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president<\/p>\n

GNI Fire: Death toll rises to 12<\/p>\n

Funke Akindele becomes Africas highest-grossing filmmaker of all time<\/p>\n

Suspected generator fumes kill six in Rivers, police launch investigation<\/p>\n

Police dismantle illegal roadblocks, warn against extortion in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Court remands social media critic over alleged defamation of Ebonyi SSG<\/p>\n

Resident doctors to review strike suspension in two weeks<\/p>\n

Heineken boss resigns after turbulent six-year stint<\/p>\n

Champion Breweries opens N42bn Public Offer at N16 per share<\/p>\n

Fubara yet to receive notice as impeachment proceedings head to the rocks<\/p>\n

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

9th AFRIMA: Rema Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Tyla, Others To Win \u2018Artiste Of The Year\u2019<\/p>\n

Police Repel Bandits\u2019 Attack On Kaduna Village, Neutralise 2, Recover Firearms<\/p>\n

Slow Pace Of Work On Abuja-Benin Road Projects Unacceptable, Tinubu\u2019s Aide Tells Contractors<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Assures All Approved Nestl\u00e9 Infant Formulae Safe For Nigerian Babies<\/p>\n

Gunmen Kidnap 8 Persons, Demand N70m Ransom In Edo<\/p>\n

APC Claims Membership e-Registration Has Hit 2m In 1 Week<\/p>\n

Alleged Forgery: Judge Warns Lawyer Against Seeking Private Meeting Outside Open Court<\/p>\n

Councillor, Monarch, 10 Others Killed In Taraba Communal Clash<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Alerts Public On Recall Of Mivacron, Nimbex Injections<\/p>\n

Federal Government Inaugurates \u20a640bn CCTV Control Centre For Third Mainland Bridge<\/p>\n

Police Dismantle Illegal Checkpoints On East-West Road<\/p>\n

JAMB Urges Tertiary Institutions To Comply With Admission Guidelines<\/p>\n

UK Probes Elon Musk\u2019s X Over AI-generated Sexualised Deepfake Images Of Women, Kids<\/p>\n

Bandits Attack Wedding Convoy, Kill 2, Abducted Guests In Katsina<\/p>\n

DisCos Suffer N44bn Revenue Shortfall<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: 2 Rivers Lawmakers Back Out Of Impeachment Plan Against Fubara<\/p>\n

Nigerian-Built Developer Tool Gains Global Usage By Solving A Persistent Software Problem<\/p>\n

Trump Posts Own Portrait As \u2018Acting President Of Venezuela\u2019<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Algeria Files Formal Complaint To CAF, FIFA After Defeat To Super Eagles<\/p>\n

2027: Peter Obi Is \u2018Only Traction\u2019 In ADC \u2013 Fayose<\/p>\n

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

NIN database hits 127 million enrolments nationwide, says NIMC<\/p>\n

Police summon ex-Rivers SSG Danagogo over alleged plot to assassinate Wike<\/p>\n

UNICAL to sanction HODs who delay students results, violate varsity rules<\/p>\n

PANDEF peace committee gets two weeks to submit report on Rivers crisis<\/p>\n

Customs set to regulate courier companies in line with global best practices<\/p>\n

StoryMi Academy, French Embassy train young documentary filmmakers<\/p>\n

Oracle-endorsed prince emerges among 95 nominees for Awujale throne Fusengbuwa<\/p>\n

APC e-membership registration hits over two million in one week Basiru<\/p>\n

Nigeria risks losing AI talents without educational reforms, expert warns<\/p>\n

Folarin, Adelabu, Ajimobi, Oyo APC leaders vow record votes for Tinubu in 2027<\/p>\n

Police intensify clampdown on digital crimes, upskill detectives<\/p>\n

Buratai proposes special fund to accelerate defence technology development<\/p>\n

JAMB directs UNN, others to reverse irregular admissions<\/p>\n

Funke Akindele makes history as Behind The Scenes grosses N2bn<\/p>\n

Ibadan traditional stakeholders warn Alaafin of Oyo over disrespect to Olubadan<\/p>\n

Toyin Abrahams Oversabi Aunty hits N863 million, becomes her highest-grossing film<\/p>\n

Ekiti 2026: Ex-governor Segun Oni rejoins APC<\/p>\n

Oborevwori flags off 39.3bn Otovwodo flyover, vows to end Ughelli gridlock<\/p>\n

DisCos collected N210b revenue in October 2025<\/p>\n

Nigerian business leader Ozoka promotes pan-African investment, others in Uganda<\/p>\n

Amotekun intercepts coal-laden truck, arrests 38 northern passengers in Ondo<\/p>\n

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

One killed, many injured as gunmen attack police station in Kogi<\/p>\n

Rivers lawmakers ask colleagues to halt impeachment move against Fubara<\/p>\n

Why Zero Knowledge Proof Could Be the Most Important Crypto Launch Since Ethereum Next 100x Crypto<\/p>\n

A Fast Closing $0.003 vs $0.05 Price Gap Pulls Capital From Binance Coin & XRP Into BlockDAG with Analysts Eyeing $1 in 2026<\/p>\n

APC opts for manual registration in N\/East, N\/West over insecurity<\/p>\n

Planned Protest: Ill clear unpaid pensions, gratuities by month-end Gov Alia<\/p>\n

EFCC chairman: I didnt start Malamis probe<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Heavy security at Kano Govt House ahead of Gov Yusufs planned defection<\/p>\n

2026 budget: EFCC To Spend N3.2bn On Cleaning, Fumigation, Food<\/p>\n

FG offers scholarships to female medical students<\/p>\n

Northern youths pledge support for security agencies against banditry<\/p>\n

How 1 traced my missing daughter to Abuja 2yrs after<\/p>\n

2026: N1.07bn voted for Tinubu, Shettimas residences renovation<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct women, children in Kogi community<\/p>\n

Kidnapping: 1 injured, scores arrested as protest turns violent in Edo<\/p>\n

Inside EFCCs terrorism financing, money laundering charges against Bauchi officials<\/p>\n

Banditry: Well deepen offensive in Kwara, Oyo, Niger Army Commander<\/p>\n

FG, ASUU to unveil landmark agreement on university system<\/p>\n

Ganduje returns, begins high-level consultations on Kano politics<\/p>\n

China, Africa to hold nearly 600 cultural, people-to-people exchange events in 2026<\/p>\n

Jersey returns $9.5m tainted funds to Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

AFCON 2025: Odegbami confident Super Eagles will defeat Morocco in semi-final clash<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Former Djibouti coach backs Super Eagles over Morocco<\/p>\n

Aviation allocation drops 23% to N87.3bn in 2026<\/p>\n

Medical negligence crisis demands immediate overhaul of Nigeria’s health regulatory framework – Agbakoba<\/p>\n

What employees must know about deductions and rates in personal income tax<\/p>\n

IMF to release January 2026 World Economic Outlook update on Monday
\n6 hrs ago<\/p>\n

FG seeks private capital for airports, slashes 2026 aviation budget<\/p>\n

NBS projects artificial inflation spike ahead December data release<\/p>\n

Five sure stocks to invest in now for dividend income<\/p>\n

Africa needs $120m annually in pre-seed capital to fix its startup pipeline<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s food storage gap adds to farmers woes<\/p>\n

LNG exports hit five-year high on rising feed-gas supply<\/p>\n

Dubious data: The falsehoods about Nigeria\u2019s economy in 2025<\/p>\n

FG says Nigeria to sign partnership agreement with the UAE<\/p>\n

Fresh oil spill rages at Ahoada, threatens environment in Rivers<\/p>\n

Tinubu reneges, fails to raise health budget to 10%<\/p>\n

The governance tax: How Nigeria\u2019s broken institutions starve the state of revenue<\/p>\n

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

US Will End Oil, Money Flow To Cuba Trump<\/p>\n

Olubadan Snubbed Alaafins Greeting At Govts Inter-Faith Service<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Flags Off 39.3bn Otovwodo Flyover Project Amidst Jubilation<\/p>\n

Ikeja Residents Commend Council VChairman Over Distribution Of Food Items<\/p>\n

Obi Questions Tinubus Absence Amid Rising Poverty, Insecurity In Nigeria<\/p>\n

Edo Govt Postpones School Resumption In Edo Central<\/p>\n

FRSC Confirms Fatal Crash That Killed 12 At Gada Biyu Along YangojiAbuja Corridor<\/p>\n

Group Partners Nigerian Govs Spouses To Scale Women Empowerment<\/p>\n

INEC Reaffirms Commitment To Service Excellence<\/p>\n

Armed Forces Wont Negotiate Natl Heritage With Terrorists CDS<\/p>\n

Army Rescues 18 Passengers After Boat Hijacking On Nigeria-Cameroon Route<\/p>\n

Atiku Demands Release Of Salim Musa, Accuses Tinubu Govt Of Repressing Dissent<\/p>\n

Labour Party Not For Sale, Usman Tells Abure<\/p>\n

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

E-membership: Weve register over 2m Nigerians in one week APC<\/p>\n

Yilwatda to e-registration coordinators: Register every member or be removed<\/p>\n

Kwankwasos, allies influence waning in Kano politics KPRA<\/p>\n

Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president<\/p>\n

Ogun: NANS to commence facility checks in universities, others<\/p>\n

Venezuela releases over 100 political prisoners<\/p>\n

Protest: Iran reaches out to Trump for talks as death rises<\/p>\n

Alleged abuse: Nigerian skitmaker Carter Efe, baby mama trade words<\/p>\n

Actress Lizzy Anjorin speaks on rumoured arrest<\/p>\n

Rema shines as Nigerian artistes dominate AFRIMA 2026 *Full list<\/p>\n

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