{"id":32407,"date":"2026-01-15T06:31:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32407"},"modified":"2026-01-15T06:31:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:31:37","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-15-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32407","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers\u00a0Headlines, Thursday, 15 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties, clinch AFCON final spot<\/p>\n

Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch co-founder, dies at 75<\/p>\n

US freezes visa processing for Nigeria, 74 others over welfare dependence<\/p>\n

Fashola, 3 ministers headline Nigeria Reputation Summit on Jan 20<\/p>\n

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

Police arrest masquerade over attack during ceremony in Anambra<\/p>\n

Truck driver crushes Okada rider, passenger to death in Lagos<\/p>\n

Terrorism: Sokoto leaders decry threats by Bello Turji<\/p>\n

17 more abducted Kogi worshippers regain freedom<\/p>\n

Wife kills husband, side chick, injures another in Ughelli North<\/p>\n

Prophet Sam Ojo to host 24-hour mens prayer marathon in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Trump says has been notified killings in Iran have stopped<\/p>\n

NGE mourns passing of journalism icons Yakubu Mohammed, Dan Agbese<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso gives condition to rejoin APC<\/p>\n

Global trends changing telecom sector operations<\/p>\n

Simplifying the bail process in criminal prosecution (David Vs The People Of Lagos State)<\/p>\n

Alleged Infidelity: Wife kills husband, girlfriend, injures another in Ughelli North<\/p>\n

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

17 tricycles, two tankers destroyed in Kano fire<\/p>\n

Anambra masquerader in police net for assaulting residents during festival<\/p>\n

India deports Nigerian for drug trafficking<\/p>\n

Driver arrested as truck kills Lagos motorcyclist, passenger<\/p>\n

Three suspended in Kano hospital after housewifes death<\/p>\n

Another Edo man nabbed over staged N12m abduction<\/p>\n

Police nab suspected kidnapper in Rivers<\/p>\n

281 Lagos street urchins arrested over alleged harassment<\/p>\n

NDLEA records 462 arrests, 66 convictions in Edo<\/p>\n

Fire razes foam depot in Kwara<\/p>\n

NCoS foils drug smuggling attempt in Ondo prison<\/p>\n

I lost legs, left eye in Owo church attack Witness<\/p>\n

Fire guts 17 tricycles, two petrol tankers in Kano<\/p>\n

Police arrest masquerade over violent attacks in Anambra<\/p>\n

Motor boy dies in Ogun road accident<\/p>\n

Hunter shoots colleague to death in Oyo<\/p>\n

Fire razes petrol station, tanker, others in Oyo community<\/p>\n

Police rescue 60-year-old kidnap victim, arrest murder suspects in Oyo<\/p>\n

Fees squeeze: When university education becomes a luxury<\/p>\n

2026: The year before the election<\/p>\n

Is Nigeria winning the war against corruption<\/p>\n

FG, ASUU unveil agreement to end strikes, varsities closures<\/p>\n

Dispatch rider bags seven-year jail term for trafficking tramadol<\/p>\n

Opposition knocks FG over alleged $9m US lobbying deal<\/p>\n

[UPDATED] AFCON 2025: Morocco beat Nigeria 42 on penalties to face Senegal in final<\/p>\n

Two more Rivers lawmakers urge colleagues to halt Fubara’s impeachment<\/p>\n

BUA chairman to fulfil $500,000 pledge to Super Eagles despite AFCON loss<\/p>\n

Remo edge Ikorodu as 3SC thrash Enyimba<\/p>\n

Influencer laments poor treatment of Super Eagles fans in Morocco<\/p>\n

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

Morocco Defeat Nigeria on Penalties to Set Up AFCON Final Against Senegal<\/p>\n

In 2026, Abuja Charts Path to Healthier, Greener and More Resilient Capital City<\/p>\n

Friend of a Thief is a Thief, Musa Warns Gumi, Others Sympathising with Terrorists<\/p>\n

FG, ASUU Reach Fresh Agreement to Stabilise Tertiary Education<\/p>\n

NUPRC, Prospective Bidders Meet as Sale of 50 Oil Blocks Progresses<\/p>\n

After Failed Chappal Deal, TotalEnergies to Sell 10% of Nigerian Stake to New Buyer<\/p>\n

China Posts Record $1.2tn Trade Surplus Despite Trumps Tariff<\/p>\n

Commodities Market Upbeat Amid Potential N21bn Gold Listing on LCFE<\/p>\n

Court Hears How Alleged Scam Syndicate Moved Billions Through Fake Gaming Firms<\/p>\n

Oando Grows Local Talent with 60 New OGAP Recruits<\/p>\n

Shettima Hails Massachusetts Tech Institutes Impact on Global Innovation Ecosystem<\/p>\n

Alternative Bank Signals Strong 2026 Growth Push as Non-Interest Banking Gains Momentum<\/p>\n

Climate Heritage: Anosike Inaugurates NiMet Meteorological Data Rescue Project<\/p>\n

Nigeria Records 215 Deaths from Lassa Fever<\/p>\n

US Suspends Processing of All Visas for Nigeria, 74 Other Countries Indefinitely<\/p>\n

FG Moves to Ensure Steady Power Supply to Health Facilities Nationwide<\/p>\n

NJC Recommends Appointment of Joseph Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice<\/p>\n

INEC Publishes Register of 1,680,315 Voters in FCT Area Council Election<\/p>\n

Outrage as Anambra Masquerade Wreaks Havoc, Police Confirm Arrest, Detention<\/p>\n

Edo NDLEA Apprehends 462 Drug Suspects, Seizes 207,595kg Drugs In 2025<\/p>\n

Four Wikes Loyalists in Rivers Assembly Reject Impeachment Moves Against Fubara<\/p>\n

Court Fixes Jan 23 for PDP Leadership Case<\/p>\n

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

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Fans complain of ticket shortages for Nigeria vs Morocco<\/p>\n

FGs $9m image laundering contract to US firms is deceptive PDP<\/p>\n

2027: Why Ndigbo are rallying support for Tinubu nationwide Ikonne<\/p>\n

Cross River warns against attacks on firefighters after Calabar incident<\/p>\n

Soludo commissions 5km road built by industrialist in Anambra<\/p>\n

Motor boy dies in truck crash on Ogun road<\/p>\n

One arrested over co-hunters death in Oyo<\/p>\n

Noise pollution tops 8,437 environmental complaints in Lagos in 2025<\/p>\n

Owo church bombing victim tells court of lifelong disability, laments govt abandonment<\/p>\n

AU welcomes U.S. approval of AGOAs three-year extension<\/p>\n

France bans 10 British far-right activists over anti-migrant actions<\/p>\n

Dangote gifts N15b to distributors, pushes cement capacity to 90m tonnes<\/p>\n

Outsourcing demand rises as firms seek to enhance delivery capacity<\/p>\n

Nwokafor tasks entrepreneurs to prioritise grant funding in 2026<\/p>\n

Worries as customers pay 7.5% VAT on mobile bank transfers, USSD<\/p>\n

Agro-allied firm to list N1.09b shares on NGX<\/p>\n

Exposure to industrial chemicals disrupting gut health, aiding antibiotic resistance<\/p>\n

Stakeholders advocate strengthening PHCs for universal health coverage<\/p>\n

Experts flay N2.48 trillion health budget, seek increased allocation<\/p>\n

Nigerias oil production falters as FG sets terms for bid round, licences<\/p>\n

186m may remain jobless in 2026 as ILO warns of AI threat to job market<\/p>\n

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

ADC National Leadership Ratifies Expulsion Of Kogi Federal Lawmaker Abejide<\/p>\n

Igbo 35m Votes Won\u2019t Be Taken For Granted Again, Says Okorie<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Maiden Science Communications Confab Begins January 20<\/p>\n

As New Transformative Cycle Begins For Varsities, Polytechnics, Colleges<\/p>\n

N6trn Federal Allocation: Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Urges Govt To End Fiscal Waste<\/p>\n

Nigeria, US Reaffirm Partnership On Data Privacy, AI, Cybersecurity<\/p>\n

Ijaw Youths Demand Release Of Warri Constituency Ward Delineation Report<\/p>\n

Navy Launches \u2018Operation Delta Sentinel\u2019 To Enhance Maritime Security<\/p>\n

Impeachment Threat: Rivers Monarchs Mediate, More Lawmakers Back Out<\/p>\n

Nigeria Records 27 New Lassa Fever Cases<\/p>\n

Police Detain Masquerader Over Attack In Anambra Community<\/p>\n

NJC Recommends Justice Oyewole For S\u2019Court, 35 Others For Judicial Appointments<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso Sets Fresh Conditions For Possible Return To APC<\/p>\n

Varsity Lecturers Get 40% Pay Rise, New Perks As ASUU Signs Deal With Govt<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s Defective, Deceptive, Shameful\u2019, PDP Slams Federal Government Over $9m PR Contract<\/p>\n

NJC Okays Justice Oyewole For Supreme Court, 35 Others For Judicial Appointments<\/p>\n

Nigeria, US Reaffirm Partnership On Data Privacy, AI, Cybersecurity<\/p>\n

Tinubu Mourns Veteran Journalist, Newswatch Co-founder Yakubu Mohammed<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Sign Frivolous Documents, EFCC Chairman Admonishes NWDC Boss<\/p>\n

BREAKING: US Suspends Visa Processing For Nigerian Applicants, 74 Others<\/p>\n

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

NJC okays appointment of 35 judges, Oyewole for Supreme Court<\/p>\n

How tech company GoldentouchAI is using AI to Improve legal document analysis<\/p>\n

Super Eagles confirm starting XI for Morocco semi-final<\/p>\n

US suspends immigrant visa processing for Nigeria, 74 others<\/p>\n

My critics can say anything but Tinubu will win in 2027- Okpebholo<\/p>\n

Ondo Prison warden foil drug smuggling, intercept illicit subsatnce in tomatoes<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Man strikes late as Senegal eliminate Egypt to reach AFCON final<\/p>\n

I received $120,000 for being Felas son Seun Kuti<\/p>\n

2026 Budget: Pension gets N10.8trillion, insurance N17.3b<\/p>\n

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

FG pauses on tax laws guidelines, cites uncertainty<\/p>\n

Governor donates 65 SUVs to traditional rulers<\/p>\n

Nigeria To Review Inflation Reporting First Time In 15 years<\/p>\n

FG vows to beef up security in schools<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Few changes shouldnt affect tax laws FG<\/p>\n

Osimhen: No pressure over Morocco, Were ready to fight for the trophy<\/p>\n

Ododo mourns Newswatch co-founder, Yakubu Mohammed<\/p>\n

FG, ASUU seal deal on pay rise to end 17-year dispute<\/p>\n

Hajj 2026: Lagos begins medical screening for intending pilgrims<\/p>\n

24 abducted Kogi worshippers regain freedom<\/p>\n

Alleged genocide: FG hires US lobbyist for $9m<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Kano govt suspends doctors who left scissors in patients stomach<\/p>\n

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

Nigerian Army Begins Construction of Training Depot in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

U.S. Embassy reopens upgraded American Centre to boost ties with Nigeria<\/p>\n

Two more lawmakers break ranks with group plotting Fubaras removal from office<\/p>\n

FG, ASUU sign long-awaited agreement, approve 40% pay rise for lecturers<\/p>\n

NUJ Mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Co-Founder of Newswatch Magazine<\/p>\n

Chekwas Okorie leads Igbo pro-democracy group, IAD<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Gov Bago threatens to burn down Kainji forests in search of terrorists<\/p>\n

Ochetoha KIdoma Demands Decisive Military Action After Deadly Akpa Otobi Attack<\/p>\n

Bayelsa fixes January 30 for burial of late deputy governor, Ewhrudjakpo<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria\u2019s N24bn software allocation to test budget oversight<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery CEO braces for ‘extremely busy\u2019 April ahead of Nigeria IPO<\/p>\n

CBN\u2019s liquidity mop-up rises 182% in one year as inflation eases<\/p>\n

Reforms fuel N4.4trn insurance market as enforcement boosts confidence
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AFCON: Despite loss, BUA’s Rabiu vows to give brave Super Eagles $500,000
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\nNaira records 0.8% year-to-date gain as reserves grow further<\/p>\n

17 African countries remain in limbo as US extends AGOA to 2028<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties to reach final<\/p>\n

FG approves additional \u20a61.8m annual allowance for professors, \u20a6870,000 for readers<\/p>\n

Mane strike sends Senegal past Egypt into AFCON 2025 final<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s N24bn software allocation to test budget oversight<\/p>\n

CBN\u2019s liquidity mop-up rises 182% in one year as inflation eases<\/p>\n

Reforms fuel N4.4trn insurance market as enforcement boosts confidence<\/p>\n

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

TUC Issues Ultimatum To FG Over No Work, No Pay, Stoppage Of JOHESU Salaries<\/p>\n

Patrick Speech & Learning Centre Urges Govt, Media To Deepen Autism Inclusion<\/p>\n

Defamation: Court Dismisses Suit Against Oyo Archbishop<\/p>\n

$9m Lobbying Contract To US Firms Deceptive, Embarrassing, PDP Tells FG<\/p>\n

Financial Institutions Set To Apply 7.5% VAT On Select Banking Charges<\/p>\n

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

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

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

Ewhrudjakpo: Bayelsa announces burial date for late deputy governor<\/p>\n

Seun Kuti heaps heavy allegation on Wizkid<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Netherlands partner on security, energy, youth empowerment<\/p>\n

U.S. Embassy reopens newly redesigned American center<\/p>\n

Benue Rescue Mission strengthens campaign, appoints Jerry Aondo as head legal<\/p>\n

Taraba NLC, TUC back Gov Kefas verification committee on ghost workers<\/p>\n

Yobe boosts healthcare with 2,500 workers, upgrades 5 hospitals to specialist facilities<\/p>\n

Lets live together, Kefas aide tells Taraba Fulani herders<\/p>\n

Youth groups back Ndarani for Niger South senatorial seat<\/p>\n

Lagos taskforce arrests 281Omotakuin city-wide crackdown<\/p>\n

Dont involve in fake, destructive journalism,Oba Ladoja tells media practitioners<\/p>\n

Ododo mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch co-founder<\/p>\n

How terrorists bomb shattered my legs, eye in Owo massacre DSS witness<\/p>\n

TCN, AfDB, PGM consultancy hold stakeholders sensitisation meeting in Awka<\/p>\n

African Eurobond yields slide as oil-linked issuers increase demand for borrowing<\/p>\n

TotalEnergies sells 10% interest in onshore Nigerian assets<\/p>\n

NiMets meteorological data rescue project set for services<\/p>\n

Fuel scarcity has gone with subsidy Dangote Refinery<\/p>\n

Super Eagles lose penalties as Morocco reach first AFCON final in 21 years<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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