{"id":32488,"date":"2026-01-26T03:31:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T03:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32488"},"modified":"2026-01-26T03:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T03:31:34","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-26-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32488","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 26 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Nurse shot dead by US federal agent in Minneapolis, protests erupt<\/p>\n

Second death in Minneapolis crackdown heaps pressure on Trump<\/p>\n

Its now difficult to speak truth to power under Tinubus govt Makinde<\/p>\n

Falana slams LASG over illegal waterfront demolitions<\/p>\n

Prices of petrol, diesel, LPG will continue to fall FG<\/p>\n

Explosives in warehouse caused Amuwo-Odofin Industrial Estate fire Lagos Fire Service<\/p>\n

Inspector killed as gunmen attack police operatives in Oyo<\/p>\n

PDP urges Gov. Eno to prioritize results over loud groundbreaking ceremonies<\/p>\n

FGs threat to close Coastal Highway unnecessary, says NNPPs Onu<\/p>\n

Afenifere links banditry, kidnapping to sabotage, elite complicity, land grabbing agenda<\/p>\n

Refugees return home as FG, Cameroon pact takes effect<\/p>\n

Troops arrest 65-year-old woman suspect supplying drugs to Boko Haram terrorists<\/p>\n

Ex-Tinubu spokesman cautions Seyi Tinubu over City Boy Movements South-East Strategy<\/p>\n

Ex-lawmaker praises Tinubu over N2.5bn for each varsity, others<\/p>\n

DSS nabs suspected sea pirates, foils hijack of crude oil vessel, abduction of crew members<\/p>\n

NDLEA intercepts Brazilian lady with N3b heroin at Abuja airport<\/p>\n

Fire razes warehouse in Amuwo-Odofin Industrial Area, destroys items worth millions<\/p>\n

Monday sit at home: Absent yourself from work, lose salary Anambra govt<\/p>\n

Kindness comes first Nancy Isime opens up on man she wants to marry<\/p>\n

Power Supply: Our businesses collapsing Small business owners lament<\/p>\n

Police arrest threeover mob killing of robbery suspect in Calabar<\/p>\n

Ndume urges Military to sustain operations in Sambisa, other Boko Haram hideouts<\/p>\n

Police rescue kidnapped victim in Oyo<\/p>\n

As registration for 2026 UTME begins, JAMB cancels concession for albinos<\/p>\n

2027: Musawa warns APC against dropping Northern Muslim running mate<\/p>\n

What God cannot do does not exist, Olakunle Churchill reunites with Tonto Dikeh, son<\/p>\n

2027: Akwa Ibom traditional rulers endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno for reelection<\/p>\n

2027: Only God will determine my fate Gov Yusuf<\/p>\n

IPOB urges dialogue over sanctions on Monday Sit-at-Home in Anambra<\/p>\n

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

DisCos reject FG\u2019s free meter plan<\/p>\n

Three suspected bandits killed in Gombe border communities<\/p>\n

Bandits abduct six in fresh Kaduna attack<\/p>\n

Drunk driver injured in Lagos road crash<\/p>\n

Alleged coup: Detained soldiers battling failing health, group alleges<\/p>\n

Lagos pledges infrastructure upgrade to tackle flood<\/p>\n

Minority caucus, House clash over tax law probe<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Shell in high-level talks over S20bn Nigeria investment<\/p>\n

Suspected kidnappers kill police inspector during rescue operation in Oyo<\/p>\n

Police intercept armed group with guns at Anambra-Delta boundary<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Barau visits troops at Kano north flashpoints<\/p>\n

Dismissing minority report on tax laws alteration will aid impunity Rep<\/p>\n

NANS demands urgent intervention as water crisis hits Gombe tertiary institutions<\/p>\n

FUPRE VC urges discipline, innovation as varsity matriculates 2,390 students<\/p>\n

Lagos first lady unveils measles-rubella immunisation campaign Tuesday<\/p>\n

Army pledges commitment to South East security<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: Kwankwaso receives solidarity visit from Nasarawa LG residents in Kano<\/p>\n

Troops kill six terrorists, rescue underage victim in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu urges sustained investment in quality education<\/p>\n

Criticism should not be abusive, Ogun tells bloggers, content creators<\/p>\n

Oil exploration: Showunmi warns against Ogun EastWest divide, urges balanced development<\/p>\n

DSS arrests two suspected sea pirates in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

NABTEB extends registration timeline for 2026 NCEE<\/p>\n

2026 UTME: JAMB scraps special privileges for albino candidates over malpractices<\/p>\n

Monday sit-at-home peaceful civil protest, not a crime, IPOB tells Soludo<\/p>\n

Emir seeks new military base in Kebbi community<\/p>\n

Police kill three bandits, recover AK-47 rifles in Gombe border communities<\/p>\n

JOHESU: FG reaffirms commitment to salary structure review<\/p>\n

Lagos to recover unpaid taxes through banks, employers, business partners LIRS<\/p>\n

Housing minister urges stakeholder support for national homeownership drive<\/p>\n

Iraqi lawmakers to elect president Tuesday, PM appointment next<\/p>\n

Why Chinese phones cost more in Nigeria Rifugio founder<\/p>\n

NDLEA seizes 30kg heroin hidden in coffee packs, arrests Brazilian<\/p>\n

Weak borders, prosperity fueling Nigeria’s insecurity Ex-CDS<\/p>\n

Sokoto pledges revival of historical sites to boost tourism<\/p>\n

Fresh conflict in South Sudan displaces 180,000 Report<\/p>\n

SERAP sues minister, NBET over N128bn power sector funds<\/p>\n

Morning Recap: Obidients push for presidential ticket as Lagos faces backlash over Kudirat Abiola murder case<\/p>\n

UTME registration begins January 26, says JAMB<\/p>\n

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

Amidst Sluggish Economic Activity, Banks Deposit N33.05trn With CBN in 16-Days<\/p>\n

LIRS: 98% of Workers\u2019ll Pay Less or Zero Tax Under New Regime<\/p>\n

Prices of Petrol, Diesel, LPG Will Continue to Fall, Says FG<\/p>\n

DSS Arrests Two Suspected Sea Pirates, Foils Planned Hijack of Crude Oil Vessel<\/p>\n

FG Boosts S easts Economy, Signs Enugu Airport Concession<\/p>\n

Western Naval Command Engages Dangote Refinery in Strategic Move to Bolster Protection of Nigerias Critical Industrial, Energy Asset<\/p>\n

Your Resignation a Betrayal of Sacred Trust, Kwankwaso, NNPP Tell Gov Yusuf<\/p>\n

Gbajabiamila: Nigerias Survival in Unstable Global Environment Depends on National Unity<\/p>\n

Pope Warns against Risks of AI Algorithms<\/p>\n

IEA: Nigeria Has Only 1.42m bpd Production Capacity, Zero Spare Output<\/p>\n

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

I\u2019ve exhausted efforts to ensure Otti\u2019s APC return \u2014 Reps deputy speaker, Kalu<\/p>\n

Rivers Rep slams Tinubu\u2019s spokesman over comments on Wike<\/p>\n

\u2018US withdrawal from WHO leaves America, the world less safe\u2019<\/p>\n

JAMB announces UTME, Direct Entry timelines, enforces age eligibility<\/p>\n

Group moves to address shortage of female mathematics teachers in Rivers<\/p>\n

Kano commissioner resigns, pledges loyalty to Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Petrol, diesel, LPG prices to continue falling nationwide \u2014 NMDPRA<\/p>\n

Kannywood movie recommendations<\/p>\n

Tinubu heads to Turkey on state visit to deepen strategic, economic ties<\/p>\n

CAN holds special prayers for 177 Christians abducted in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Bandits ambush police patrol team, kill Inspector in Oyo<\/p>\n

Tinubu sets deadline for Bonga South West FID as Shell signals $20b investment<\/p>\n

Olubadan, Ooni, Olugbon, others secure freedom for Igboho<\/p>\n

Nigerian church hosts pilgrims from 109 countries<\/p>\n

NRC intercepts railway track vandals in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Container indemnity, insurance scheme will increase cost of business at ports \u2013 Stakeholders<\/p>\n

Delta kingdom suspends 17 chiefs over misconduct<\/p>\n

Oyo Fire Service recovers remains of 33-year-old from well<\/p>\n

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

CAN Holds Special Prayers For Release Of 177 Abducted Kaduna Worshippers<\/p>\n

Why We Invested $20bn In Nigeria \u2014 Shell CEO<\/p>\n

Churchill Confirms Reconciliation With Ex-Wife Tonto Dikeh<\/p>\n

Rivers Lawmaker Flays Tinubu\u2019s Aide For Attacking Wike<\/p>\n

NDLEA Intercepts Kano-bound Explosives, Arrests 2 Suspects<\/p>\n

Kano Bandit Attacks: Deputy Senate President Visits Troops In 4 Camps, Urges Crushing Of Criminals<\/p>\n

Drug Traffickers Attack Customs Officers In Ogun, Injure 2<\/p>\n

Makinde Turning To Opposition Mouthpiece Because Tinubu Rejected Him \u2014 Fayose<\/p>\n

\u200eNNPCL Attributes Oil Output Boom To Collaboration Between Community, Surveillance Firm<\/p>\n

Kaduna Abductions: Governor Sani Denies Media Clampdown, Orders Probe<\/p>\n

Kano Governor To Join APC Monday<\/p>\n

Hatred Grows Where Silence Thrives \u2014 Bishop<\/p>\n

NDLEA Intercepts 30-yr-old Brazilian Lady With N3bn Heroin Abuja Airport<\/p>\n

Kano Commissioner Resigns Over Ideological Differences<\/p>\n

Troops Arrest 65-yr-old Woman Over Alleged Drug Supply To Boko Haram Terrorists<\/p>\n

DSS Foils Hijack Of Crude Oil Vessel, Nabs Suspected Sea Pirates<\/p>\n

Kano Government Warns Supporters Against Insulting Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

NELFUND Debunks Claims Of Student Loan Repayment<\/p>\n

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

NMDPRA seeks additional $50bn investments in midstream sector<\/p>\n

Osun community seeks Adeleke, Oonis intervention to avert communal clash over Obaship dispute<\/p>\n

Suspected gunmen ambush police patrol, kill officer in Oyo<\/p>\n

CAN holds prayer for safe return of 177 abducted worshippers in Kajuru<\/p>\n

DSS nabs suspected sea pirates, foils hijack of crude oil vessel, abduction of crew members<\/p>\n

Gunmen ambush, abduct Ondo residents at worksite, police rescue two<\/p>\n

New federal tax reform to protect low-income earners, says Ebonyi commissioner<\/p>\n

NDLEA intercepts Brazilian lady with N3b heroin in coffee packs at Abuja airport<\/p>\n

AIbom council chair reaffirms peace deal with Ukwa East in Abia<\/p>\n

Otti promises automatic employment for outstanding NYSC members in Abia<\/p>\n

Otti approves employment of 649 new medical health workers in Abia<\/p>\n

Police thwart robbery attack, arrest mob forinassaulting suspect In Calabar<\/p>\n

AIbom council chair reaffirms peace deal with Ukwa East in Abia state<\/p>\n

Bible Society of Nigeria unveils activities to mark 60th anniversary<\/p>\n

Ndume lauds Tinubu, Zulum for resettlement of victims of terrorists attacks<\/p>\n

Lagos residents decry alleged arbitrary reclassification, outrageous bills by EKEDC<\/p>\n

Tax Reforms: Stakeholders highlight opportunities at 2026 economic summit<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Sunday Igboho set to fully return to Nigeria from self-exile<\/p>\n

Lawmaker urges Tinubu to improve NDLEA welfare to combat drug abuse<\/p>\n

Katsina invests N6.1bn in scholarships for over 174,000 students Gov Radda<\/p>\n

Nigeria earns $400m from cashew exports as stakeholders push for better data, $1bn target<\/p>\n

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

Kano gov\u2019s defection puts deputy on the spot<\/p>\n

Alleged coup: Military hands over report to Tinubu<\/p>\n

DSS nabs pirates plotting to hijack crude oil vessel in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Kano bandits incursion: Barau Visits Troops, Urges Operatives to Crush Criminals<\/p>\n

ACF links Kano massacre to drug abuse<\/p>\n

Defection will end in defeat, says Senator Hanga<\/p>\n

Makinde: You cant speak truth to power under this govt<\/p>\n

Nigeria politics: Godfatherism must be dismantled, says APC chieftain<\/p>\n

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

FG promises quick completion of road projects in Katsina<\/p>\n

Troops bust Boko Haram drug supply network, arrest 65-year-old woman in Borno<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu, Akpabio, Governors storm Jos Tuesday as APC formally receives Gov Mutfwang<\/p>\n

Traditional rulers back Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno for 2027<\/p>\n

Leader Igbo Council of Elders thumbs up Uzodimma for security, infrastructural developments<\/p>\n

Nigerias crisis of judicial pensions is not about the law of Karma<\/p>\n

DSS Nabs Suspected Sea Pirates, foils hijack Of Crude Oil Vessel, Abduction of Crew Members<\/p>\n

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

Police intercept truck carrying suspected explosives in Oyo<\/p>\n

Reps reject Umahi\u2019s rice donation over \u2018cumbersome\u2019 conditions<\/p>\n

Abba Yusuf to return to APC after mass defection from NNPP in Kano<\/p>\n

Osun governorship: Adeleke tackles Oyebamiji over economic blueprint<\/p>\n

Musawa cautions APC against revising Muslim-Muslim ticket as 2027 approaches<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests Brazilian lady with N3bn heroin in coffee packs<\/p>\n

Nigerians task FG, states on proper deployment of tax revenue
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\nShrinking size of families blamed on economy<\/p>\n

FAAC windfall puts state govts\u2019 projects, people\u2019s welfare under closer scrutiny<\/p>\n

Governor Yusuf\u2019s defection deepens political fault lines, tests Kwankwasiyya\u2019s grip on Kano<\/p>\n

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

Police Intercept Explosive Devices In Oyo, Deploy Radiological-Nuclear Unit<\/p>\n

Fubara At Redeems Holy Ghost Rally: Our Confidence Is In God<\/p>\n

2027: APCll Explore Consensus To Pick Candidates Aiyedatiwa<\/p>\n

Gov Mbahs Chief Of Staff Registers With APC, Urges Technocrats To Join Politics<\/p>\n

Tinubu Departs For Trkiye To Explore Cooperation In Security, Education, More<\/p>\n

Well Prosecute MDAs Involved In Violation Of FCC Employment Rules Omidiran<\/p>\n

LIRS Moves To Recover Unpaid Taxes, Issues Substitution Notice Advisory<\/p>\n

Sabotage, Corruption, Cabal Responsible For Prevalence Insecurity Afenifere<\/p>\n

DSS Foils Crude Oil Vessel Hijack, Arrests Suspected Sea Pirates<\/p>\n

Kano Bandits Incursion: Deputy Senate President Visits Troops<\/p>\n

NNPP: Closing Coastal Highway Wont Solve Accident Problems<\/p>\n

NGX Group, Lagos State, HEI Expand Project BLOOM To Alimosho, Building On Measurable Social Impact<\/p>\n

Resignation: My Actions Dont Mean Harbouring Grudges Against Anybody Yusuf<\/p>\n

Conferring Doctorate Degree On Remi Tinubu, Honour Well Deserved TASFUED<\/p>\n

NGX Group, Lagos State, HEI Expand Project BLOOM To Alimosho, Building On Measurable Social Impact<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Mourns Legendary GCU Principal, Siakpere<\/p>\n

Adeniyi Tasks Young Officers To Pursue Global Expertise<\/p>\n

NDIC, EFCC Close Ranks To Enhance Asset Recovery, Prosecution Of Bank Failure Offences<\/p>\n

FG Boosts SEast Economy Through PPP, Signs Enugu Airport Concession ICRC<\/p>\n

Zamfara Decries Continued Operations Of Unregistered Private Higher Institutions<\/p>\n

KWSG Begins Installation Of Transformers In Communities<\/p>\n

Drug Traffickers Open Fire On Customs Officers, Disable Patrol Vehicle<\/p>\n

Two Suspected Kidnappers Terrorising Adamawa Apprehended By Police<\/p>\n

2027: Cracks In ADC As Obidients Demand Presidential Ticket<\/p>\n

Nigerias Healthcare Needs People Genuinely Driven By Service Akinlade<\/p>\n

2027: Fubara, Yusuf Battle Uncertainty Amid Defection<\/p>\n

2027 Poll: Tinubull Record Landslide Victory Ekwunife<\/p>\n

CSOs Call On Tinubu To Halt Arraignment Of Ozekhome<\/p>\n

Military: More Platforms Needed To Enhance Operational Gains In NDelta<\/p>\n

Monarchs Must Tell Government The Truth, Says Oba Of Lagos<\/p>\n

FG Sets Framework To Resolve JOHESU Dispute, Assures Review Of CONHESS<\/p>\n

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

Tax laws: House of Reps disowns Minority Caucus on alleged alterations<\/p>\n

2027: Amosun declares support for Tinubus second term<\/p>\n

2026:Oyo court fixes February 24 to rule on husband consent for wives passport renewal<\/p>\n

Full list of nominees as Appeal Court justices<\/p>\n

Court halts hearing of PDP case pending Appeal Court decision<\/p>\n

Appeal Court President announces 16 panels to tackle backlog of 360 cases<\/p>\n

IPOB to Anambra government: Respect peoples choice to observe sit-at-home<\/p>\n

Cubana: CBM defends inclusion, says participation ll open space, strengthen democracy<\/p>\n

$20 billion investment: SHELL global CEO hails Tinubu<\/p>\n

IPOB to Anambra Government: Respect peoples choice observe sit-at-home Mondays<\/p>\n

Ekweremadus wife returns to Nigeria after serving UK jail term<\/p>\n

Kano: Top commissioner resigns<\/p>\n

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