{"id":32433,"date":"2026-01-20T03:48:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T03:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32433"},"modified":"2026-01-20T03:48:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T03:48:31","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-20-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32433","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 20 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump To Charge $1bn Permanent Membership Fee For New Global \u2018Board Of Peace\u2019<\/p>\n

Tanker Crash: NOA DG Asks National Assembly To Criminalise Fuel Scooping<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: NSA Ribadu\u2019s Mother Dies At 86<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Super Eagles Soar To 26th In FIFA Rankings, Now Africa\u2019s 3rd Best Team<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Tinubu Honours Business Associate Gilbert Chagoury With GCON National Honour<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Amid Defection Rumours, Kano Governor Yusuf Meets Tinubu In Aso Rock<\/p>\n

\u2018We Shouldn\u2019t Have Done It\u2019, Senegal Coach Thiaw Apologises Over Walkout From AFCON Final<\/p>\n

Borno Speaker Protests Exclusion Of VP Shettima\u2019s Photo At APC Event<\/p>\n

NiMet Forecasts Dust Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu Assents \u20a64.4trn 2026 Lagos Appropriation Bill Into Law<\/p>\n

Motorists, Commuters Stranded As Abuja-Lokoja Road Records Another Traffic Gridlock<\/p>\n

Shots Fired As Contractors Block Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Debts<\/p>\n

Threat Of Mutiny Is False Alarm, Says Army<\/p>\n

AFCON Final: CAF Condemns \u2018Unacceptable Behaviour\u2019 Of Senegalese Players, Officials<\/p>\n

Police Officer Kills Colleague, Injures Another In Rivers<\/p>\n

Lagos Warns Residents Against Scooping Fuel After Fuel Tanker Overturns On Tincan\u2013Liverpool Bridge<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Federal Government Drops Cyberbullying Charges Against Meta, X<\/p>\n

Federal Government Denies NEF\u2019s Claim On Lagos Gold Refinery<\/p>\n

Nigerians Withdraw \u20a636.3trn Via ATMs In 6 Months Despite Higher Charges \u2014 CBN<\/p>\n

Global Billionaires\u2019 Wealth Hits Record $18.3trn As Oxfam Warns Of Political Risks<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: FCT Workers Begin Strike, Shut Down FCTA, FCDA Headquarters<\/p>\n

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

Contractors block finance ministry again over debts<\/p>\n

TASUED to confer doctorate degrees on Remi Tinubu, others at 17th convocation<\/p>\n

Kwara gov mourns chief Imam, hails his Islamic scholarship<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu defends Makoko demolition, announces palliatives<\/p>\n

Radio Benue workers protest salary deductions, victimisation<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Kano gov meets Tinubu at Aso Rock<\/p>\n

FG unveils new strategy to tackle housing deficit<\/p>\n

Tinubu lauds Alake’s re-election as chair of African minerals body<\/p>\n

Plateau gov swears in acting Grand Kadi of Sharia court<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu signs 4.4tn 2026 Lagos budget into law<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Non-oil exports hit record $6.1bn in 2025 NEPC<\/p>\n

Police kill kidnap suspect in shootout on Enugu highway<\/p>\n

Army dismisses mutiny threat report as false alarm<\/p>\n

FG drops Meta, X from cybercrime charges against Sowore<\/p>\n

Army foils Boko Haram drone attack in Borno<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso hails supporters’ loyalty, patience<\/p>\n

Army dismisses mutiny threat report as false alarm<\/p>\n

Putin invited to Trumps ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza, Russian presidency says<\/p>\n

Sokoto gov visits Old Market fire scene, pledges support for traders<\/p>\n

FCTA removes 607 beggars, mentally challenged persons from Abuja streets<\/p>\n

2027: Kogi East endorse Ododo for second term<\/p>\n

FG denies NEF claim on Lagos gold refinery<\/p>\n

NYSC releases deployment details for Batch A prospective corps members<\/p>\n

UK, France consider social media ban for youths<\/p>\n

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

NCC Begins Stakeholder Consultations on Nigerias Digital Future<\/p>\n

Protesting Contractors Attempt to Obstruct Ministers Access to Office<\/p>\n

Tinubu Condemns Murder of Woman, Six Kids In Kano<\/p>\n

Doctor Remanded Over Alleged Fake Medical Report Linked to Blogger, Says Ogun Govt<\/p>\n

Electronic Result Transmission Critical to Credible 2027 Elections, Says Ubani<\/p>\n

Sowores Trial for Alleged Cyberstalking Begins January 22<\/p>\n

Appeal Court Holds Special Sitting, Hears 360 Cases in Lagos<\/p>\n

Army Debunks Mutiny Report, Affirms Commitment to Troop Welfare<\/p>\n

AIbom NUJ Tasks Security Agencies to Secure Waterways<\/p>\n

APC Chieftain, Oyintiloye, Demands More Sensitisation on New Tax Laws<\/p>\n

Amotekun Nabs 17 Suspected Kidnappers in Ondo<\/p>\n

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

Stock Market Gains N2.6trn to Maintain Positive Momentum for Second Trading Week<\/p>\n

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

IMF raises Nigeria\u2019s 2026 growth forecast to 4.4%, cites FG\u2019s reforms<\/p>\n

Unpaid SIWES: NANS demands sack of ITF DG, calls for EFCC, ICPC probe<\/p>\n

World Bank: Large-scale rural road investments key to Nigeria\u2019s food security goal<\/p>\n

FG opens 2026 PTDF overseas scholarships for MSc, PhD students in oil, gas<\/p>\n

Court adjourns Anyanwus N550m defamation suit against Ohakim to March 17<\/p>\n

Cyberbullying: Police drag Ogun govs critic, Onajobi, to court, begin manhunt for her<\/p>\n

Poverty of prestige: Why Nigerian alumni must trade nostalgia for economic development<\/p>\n

Appeal Court president holds special sitting in Lagos, lists 16 panels to tackle 360 backlog cases<\/p>\n

NCC unveils spectrum roadmap to power Nigerias $1tr digital economy<\/p>\n

Army refutes mutiny threat over soldiers salaries<\/p>\n

APC youth warn Tinubu against dropping Shettima ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

Enugu-Onitsha highway: FG confident on April 28 deadline, praises MTN work<\/p>\n

CPPE charges NBS on CPI data credibility to build confidence<\/p>\n

Harry arrives at London court for battle against UK newspaper<\/p>\n

Sowores trial for alleged cyberstalking of Tinubu set for Jan 22<\/p>\n

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

Trump ties Greenland takeover bid to failure to win Nobel Peace Prize<\/p>\n

Police arrest key suspect in last year\u2019s abduction of Bayelsa judge<\/p>\n

Confusion over alleged kidnap of 172 worshippers in 3 Kaduna churches<\/p>\n

CAF Warns their Will be Consequences for Bad Behaviours During AFCON Final<\/p>\n

Alleged medical negligence: Family of late Shell engineer demands justice, $100m<\/p>\n

Oxfam dicloses billionaires richer than 60% of world\u2019s population<\/p>\n

Billionaire wealth jumps 3 times faster in 2025 to $18.3trn \u2014 Oxfam<\/p>\n

Tragedy averted in Lagos as Police, LASTMA chase away residents scooping diesel from fallen tanker
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Tinubu confers GCON on Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury<\/p>\n

Deliver dividends of democracy to Nigerians, Methodist Prelate charges leaders<\/p>\n

FIFA rankings: Super Eagles rise to 26th, 3rd in Africa after AFCON brilliance<\/p>\n

Gov Yusuf may register for party membership Tuesday Kano APC Chair<\/p>\n

Kano Murder: Swift police action shows Nigeria can defeat crime Obi<\/p>\n

LAWMA MD advocates responsible waste disposal<\/p>\n

FG opens portal for common entrance application into federal technical colleges<\/p>\n

Kano Murder: State government takes over prosecution of suspects<\/p>\n

Intersociety accuses New York Times of misrepresentation over interview on killings of Christians<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025: APC chairman leads strategic talks in Morocco to reposition Nigerian Football for jobs, unity<\/p>\n

Disquiet in Labour Party over Abures details on INEC portal<\/p>\n

Updated: Northern CAN confirms abduction of 163 worshippers in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Non-oil exports break record at $6.1bn in 2025 NEPC<\/p>\n

Activists accuse Govt of insensitivity as health workers strike persists<\/p>\n

Blast at Chinese restaurant in Kabul kills 7<\/p>\n

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu amid speculation over APC defection<\/p>\n

Again, indigenous contractors block finance ministry over N4trn debt<\/p>\n

FG opens applications for technical colleges<\/p>\n

Penalty controversy: Morocco seeks CAF, FIFA action over Senegal pitch walk-off<\/p>\n

Court remands doctor over fake medical report linked to blogger, Just Adetoun<\/p>\n

FCTA: 10 of 14 workers demands met as strike shuts secretariat<\/p>\n

Ejiofor: Opponents of international counter-terrorism without alternatives are not patriots<\/p>\n

APC distributes gadgets for e-registration in Benue<\/p>\n

Gani Adams to Kwara, Kogi govs: Deploy localised security frameworks to tackle insecurity<\/p>\n

Police arrest key suspect in 2015 abduction of Bayelsa State Judge<\/p>\n

NCC unveils spectrum roadmap to boost broadband, drive $1trn digital economy<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct over 100 worshippers in three Kaduna churches<\/p>\n

Police Inspector shoots two colleagues in Port Harcourt, one dead<\/p>\n

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

Obasanjo holds closed-door meeting with Babangida in Minna<\/p>\n

JUST IN: PDP, SDP missing as INEC unveils final list for Ekiti guber election<\/p>\n

Police nab 14 notorious Sara-Suka thugs, recover knives, machetes in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Ogun police file six-count charge against blogger Adetoun over alleged cybercrimes<\/p>\n

Ondo Police raise alarm over judicial strike, warn of rising security risks<\/p>\n

Nigerias non-oil exports hit record $6.1bn in 2025, says NEPC chief<\/p>\n

Digital governance, AI central to legislative reporting Reps Spokesman<\/p>\n

Why many female artists lose stardom after marriage<\/p>\n

Ive faced more challenges in 2026 than 2025 Kassia<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with Kano Governor, Yusuf<\/p>\n

Oborevwori flags off N59.7bn Agbor\/Uromi Junction flyover, assures Deltans of even devt<\/p>\n

North East: Airstrikes kill terrorist leader, Munzir, others in 15 days<\/p>\n

Police inspector kills colleague, injures another in Rivers<\/p>\n

FG faults NEF over Lagos gold refinery ownership<\/p>\n

Chelle targets AFCON 2027 glory after Super Eagles Bronze finish<\/p>\n

Ex-Canterbury Archbishop to speak on inter-ethnic, religious harmony at ABU lecture<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria must invest in prevention, not treatment of neurological disorders Farombi<\/p>\n

93 traffickers jailed, 120 children rescued in 2025, says NAPTIP<\/p>\n

Army debunks report of planned mutiny, reaffirms commitment to soldiers welfare<\/p>\n

Phyna denies claim she has not received N100m BBNaija prize<\/p>\n

Strengthening the bedrock: Why increased capital requirements are essential for a resilient economy<\/p>\n

NNPP disowns planned protest against INEC<\/p>\n

Court adjourns Senator Anyanwus N550m defamation suit against Ohakim to March 17<\/p>\n

Alleged cyberbullying of Tinubu: DSS trial of Sowore begins January 22<\/p>\n

AFCON brilliance lifts Super Eagles to 26th in FIFA ranking<\/p>\n

Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy have reached Felas level Shaffy Bello<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Tragedy averted as tanker spills diesel in Lagos<\/p>\n

Tanker overturns on Tincan Liverpool Bridge, residents scoop spilled diesel<\/p>\n

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

After AFCON exploits, Super Eagles rank among Africas top three<\/p>\n

Radio Benue staff protest salary deductions<\/p>\n

Kano Killings: Our homes are no longer safe Sheikh Daurawa<\/p>\n

FG to appeal judgment directing investigation of attacks on journalists<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Kano gov meets Tinubu amid defection moves<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu confers GCON on business associate Chagoury<\/p>\n

Ministers, MDAs Excluding Local Engineers from Trillion-Naira Projects, NSE Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Alleged cyber bullying: DSS trial of Sowore begins Jan 22<\/p>\n

Gov Lawal to deliver completed projects in 14 LGAs by February<\/p>\n

Borno speaker protests omission of Shettimas pictures at APC event<\/p>\n

FIFA president slams chaos at AFCON final<\/p>\n

Police inspector allegedly kills colleague in Rivers<\/p>\n

Plateau: Woman abducted alongside daughter gives birth in captivity<\/p>\n

Offices shut as FCT workers begin strike<\/p>\n

Family, female attorneys demand justice for slain Abuja lawyer<\/p>\n

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

FG opens portal for common entrance application into federal technical colleges<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army condemns false allegation of mutiny<\/p>\n

Ifeanyi Ubah and the Awe-Inspiring Nnewi Catholic Cathedral<\/p>\n

FairMoney pays N7bn interest, loan disbursements hit N150bn<\/p>\n

No need for strike, weve met workers demands FCTA<\/p>\n

Nigeria rakes in $6.1bn from non-oil export in 2025 NEPC<\/p>\n

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

Kano governor Abba Yusuf meets Tinubu amid stalled APC defection<\/p>\n

Tinubu awards GCON to Gilbert Chagoury<\/p>\n

Police inspector kills colleague, injures another in Rivers<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s fastest growth projection since 2015 can\u2019t curb poverty<\/p>\n

Local oil firms face funding hurdle as ambitions outstrip capital<\/p>\n

Gunshot as local contractors block finance ministry over unpaid debts<\/p>\n

IMF sees Nigeria growing at 4.4 percent in 2026 as reforms support economy<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s diversification drive pays off as non-oil exports rise 11.5% to $6.1bn in 2025 – NEPC<\/p>\n

Local government autonomy matters for Nigerian youth productivity in 2026<\/p>\n

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

Nigerias Non-Oil Export Hits $6.1bn In 2025<\/p>\n

Parallex Bank Urges Court To Dismiss FHT Mega Express N7.15bn Suit<\/p>\n

Ododo To Terrorists, We Wont Surrender Kogi To You<\/p>\n

Shettima Commissions Nigeria House At Davos, First Sovereign Pavilion At WEF<\/p>\n

FG Opens Applications For Free Federal Technical Colleges As NCEE Holds June 6<\/p>\n

Drivers, Others Rush To Scoop AGO From Overturned Tanker In Apapa<\/p>\n

Martins Smooth To Release New Year Track Matter<\/p>\n

Wahab Warns Lagos Residents Against Scooping Fuel After Diesel Tanker Accident<\/p>\n

Granting Pardon To Bandits, Terrorists, Threats To Natl Security Adeyanju<\/p>\n

Police Inspector Shoots Colleagues, Kills One, Injures Another In PHarcourt<\/p>\n

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

Court sets date to begin trial of Sowore for cyber bullying against Tinubu<\/p>\n

Why we reconnected FCT Water Board AEDC<\/p>\n

NISO dissociates self from unauthorised social media handle<\/p>\n

Unpaid N4trn debt protests: No going back, Indigenous contractors threaten<\/p>\n

Reps hold digital access, rights training for journalists, media aides<\/p>\n

2027: Igbo-Etiti stakeholders back Mbahs second term bid<\/p>\n

NNPP not involved in protest against INEC Spokesman<\/p>\n

CVR: Jigawa governor urges youth to register to strengthen democracy<\/p>\n

Peter Obi hails police swift response to Kano killings<\/p>\n

Delist foreign observers in 2027 polls, Isa Nataro tells INEC<\/p>\n

Uche Marcus:NUPRC eulogises late PENGASSAN President on 20th year remembrance<\/p>\n

After 2 decades of talks, Nigeria, Abu Dhabi Port sign MOU<\/p>\n

Oil prices decline as supply concerns recede<\/p>\n

Marketers dismiss claims of sub-N739 petrol sales, say price war reports speculative<\/p>\n

Nigerias Super Eagles rake N3.56bn from AFCON 2025 prize pool<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025 Awards: Full list of winners<\/p>\n

Domestic equities market adds N2.578trn as investors sentiment strengthen<\/p>\n

Sokoto budget ministry committed to staff welfare Commissioner<\/p>\n

Fire razes section of Sokoto old market, destroys goods worth billions of Naira<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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