{"id":32522,"date":"2026-01-29T05:09:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32522"},"modified":"2026-01-29T05:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:09:01","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-29-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32522","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 29 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nearly 2 million military casualties recorded in Ukraine\/Russia war study<\/p>\n<p>Senate steps down electoral bill, plans executive session Thursday<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: 2 LGAs impose 24-hour curfew in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>INEC: 10 parties to participate in Kano by-elections<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu transmits bill seeking to increase high, appeal court judges<\/p>\n<p>How oil tycoons bankrolled Diezanis UK lifestyle for contracts Prosecutors<\/p>\n<p>NNPC pushes petrol price to N835 per litre in Lagos, N839 in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Romania: Seven fans travelling to Europa League match killed in road crash<\/p>\n<p>Niger: Two Killed, Children Injured in fresh Accidental Airstrike<\/p>\n<p>NEDC official, associate remanded over alleged N5bn contract fraud<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias new economic model to drive higher GDP figures IMPI<\/p>\n<p>Kanu loses prison transfer bid as lawyer quits<\/p>\n<p>Judge quits Malamis N212.8bn assets forfeiture case<\/p>\n<p>Ex-minister Alison-Madueke denies bribery charges in UK trial<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards for Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio: Tinubu runs Christian friendly government<\/p>\n<p>Court cant break workers strike, NLC dares Wike<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Trkiye sign pact on counter-terrorism<\/p>\n<p>Petrol hits N880\/litre as Dangote adjusts price<\/p>\n<p>Strike continues, FCTA workers tell Wike<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke to APC LG chairs: Your self-awarded tenure ended in 2025<\/p>\n<p>N\/Assembly to fine-tune Electoral Act, curb vote buying<\/p>\n<p>INEC fixes Feb 21 for Rivers by-elections as Wikes allies clinch APC tickets<\/p>\n<p>Protest rocks FCT council over alleged police brutality<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: Police tear-gas residents protesting Lagos eviction, demolition<\/p>\n<p>2027: APC moves to manage defection gains, internal crises<\/p>\n<p>FG deploys military retirees to secure ungoverned spaces<\/p>\n<p>Lawmaker cautions Soludo over sit-at-home policy in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>NUPRC opens 50 oil blocks for bidding, bars weak firms<\/p>\n<p>Africa needs long-term capital, not aid to develop Shettima<\/p>\n<p>LG autonomy: Ogun NULGE gives Abiodun 14-day ultimatum<\/p>\n<p>Invest in your roots, Otti urges Abia residents in diaspora<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: APC NWC, govs meet in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Naira redesign: Court sets 10 dates to conclude Emefiele trial<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke, Oyetola&#8217;s aides trade blames over Osun LG impasse<\/p>\n<p>NLC, TUC allege intimidation, back striking FCT workers<\/p>\n<p>Kebbi approves N1.8bn for retirees, deceased workers&#8217; benefits<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, Obasanjo mourn late business tycoon Adekunle Ojora<\/p>\n<p>Reps ask FG to determine ownership of disputed area between Ogun, Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Sit-at-home: Police disperse protesters on Onitsha head bridge<\/p>\n<p>FUNAAB produces 104 first-class graduates, gets N840m from NELFUND<\/p>\n<p>Housing ministry, ICPC begin nationwide tracking of constituency projects<\/p>\n<p>Reps seek Tinubus intervention over bandit attacks in Gombe<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu approves purchase of two new communication satellites<\/p>\n<p>How Oyo achieved record N103bn revenue in 2025 Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Overnight storm kills four in Portugal<\/p>\n<p>Embrace tolerance, unity, Shettima urges Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Reps seek Tinubus intervention over bandit attacks in Gombe communities<\/p>\n<p>Army, Tantita partner to combat oil theft, vandalism<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapped Edo doctor leaves hospital, thanks public for support<\/p>\n<p>Iran warns of strong retaliation if US attacks<\/p>\n<p>Google unveils AI tool probing mysteries of human DNA<\/p>\n<p>Presidency faults Atiku for comparing Tinubu govt to military era<\/p>\n<p>Senate suspends Electoral Act amendment debate for closed-door talks<\/p>\n<p>Senate urges FG to fix collapsed Anambra bridge<\/p>\n<p>No going back&#8217;, Soludo insists on ending Monday sit-at-home in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Tax laws not adulterated, Akpabio insists<\/p>\n<p>CNS seeks stronger civil-military ties to eliminate security threats<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Akpabio suspends debate on US airstrikes in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Imo IGR hits N43bn in 2025 Official<\/p>\n<p>Osun appoints new LG officials as council control row deepens<\/p>\n<p>EU lawmakers want AI to pay for using copyrighted work<\/p>\n<p>Iyabo Obasanjo registers with APC, says ex-Ogun LG chair<\/p>\n<p>AI will only replace journalists who refuse to learn NUJ Chairman<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: Police tear-gas residents protesting Lagos eviction, demolition<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu unveils $250m scheme to empower flood-displaced Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Fatal shooting by US officers in Minneapolis concerning UK&#8217;s Starmer<\/p>\n<p>NYSC, foundation renew partnership for youth empowerment<\/p>\n<p>Lawmaker cautions Soludo over sit-at-home policy in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Business mogul Adekunle Ojora dies at 93<\/p>\n<p>Meta to test paid subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp<\/p>\n<p>Peter Obi knocks Tinubu over frequent grid collapses<\/p>\n<p>University students must declare status or forfeit UTME registration JAMB<\/p>\n<p>Soludo&#8217;s wife hails Anambra&#8217;s performance at national teachers summit<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arraigns NEDC official, others over N2.2bn contract fraud allegations<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zacch Adedeji: We Have No Provision to Tax Informal Economy<\/p>\n<p>Senate May Vote Realtime Electronic Result Transmission, Debates Committee Report Today<\/p>\n<p>2025 Licensing: NUPRC Restricts Bidders to 2 Oil Blocks, Prioritises Technical, Financial Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Standard Bank, Stanbic IBTC Complete $250m Financing Deal for Aradel Energy<\/p>\n<p>NCC: Despite Improvement in 5G Coverage, Divide Persists in Network Quality<\/p>\n<p>House Urges Tinubu to Direct CDS to Flush Out Bandits In Gombe<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Seeks House Approval for Increase of Appeal Court Justices from 70 to 110<\/p>\n<p>DHQ Reaffirms Commitment to Wounded Soldiers Amid Alleged Neglect<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Turkiye Partner to Strengthen Family Cohesion, Social Welfare<\/p>\n<p>FG Approves N2bn for Laboratories, Research<\/p>\n<p>JAMB Refutes Reports Barring Undergraduates from UTME, DE<\/p>\n<p>NIEEE, NDPC Move to Strengthen Data Protection, Capacity Building, Policy Advocacy<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers Abduct Pregnant Woman, Nursing Mother, Others in Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>At N5.7trn, Currency in Circulation Reached All-time High in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Agenda for Insurance Sector in 2026<\/p>\n<p>UBA Unveils Fully Digital, Secure,Instant Account Opening Platform<\/p>\n<p>World Bank Committed $2.5 Billion into Nigerias Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare Sectors in 5 Years<\/p>\n<p>Sachet Drinks War: MAN, Unions Condemn NAFDAC, Say Actions Inimical to Businesses<\/p>\n<p>CBN Grants Two-month Grace Period on Expired NAFDAC Licences for Form M<\/p>\n<p>FG Inaugurates Committee in Renewed Bid to Revive ALSCON<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio Laments Soaring Food Prices, Urges Urgent National Action<\/p>\n<p>FG, GEF Launch Project to Tackle Plastic Pollution<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Powering offshore sector with local content, indigenous expertise<\/p>\n<p>Industry leader looks to redefine Nigeria\u2019s marketing landscape<\/p>\n<p>Varsity auditors urged to embrace digital tools to curb corruption<\/p>\n<p>AI may wipe out entry-level jobs, IMF chief warns<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m shocked by Yusuf&#8217;s defection to APC, says 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community as gunmen kidnap another pregnant woman<\/p>\n<p>NCC targets 23m offline Nigerians with satellite broadband support<\/p>\n<p>How N66k from Ogun lawmaker, Sapele seeded UNILAG graduates journey in 2019<\/p>\n<p>Shariah Council to INEC: We wont accept compromised elections in 2027<\/p>\n<p>2027: Lack of structure will fail ADC Ex senator tells Aregebesola<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu mourns, expresses grief over Otunba Adekunle Ojoras death<\/p>\n<p>Time running out, Trump threatens Iran; well respond like never before Tehran<\/p>\n<p>ADC announces 50-member committee to formulate partypolicy, manifesto<\/p>\n<p>Mother arrested after video shows toddler fall out of moving car<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Act: Electronic transmission of results, others top recommendations as Senate considers report Thursday<\/p>\n<p>NAF orders investigation over alleged civilian casualties in Niger<\/p>\n<p>American YouTuber iShowSpeed gains Ghanaian nationality at end of Africa tour<\/p>\n<p>Tyson Fury confirms April comeback fight against Makhmudov<\/p>\n<p>Champions League: 3 big teams faces elimination from group stage<\/p>\n<p>Ex-army general Alabi Isama tasks Nigerian students on integrity-driven leadership<\/p>\n<p>Tension in UNICROSS as VC insists on N10,000 for matriculation gown<\/p>\n<p>Iraq PM candidate Maliki denounces Trumps blatant interference<\/p>\n<p>Kogi Govt reaffirms commitment to partner NBC to resolve boundary issues<\/p>\n<p>2027: INEC reaffirms commitment to transparent CRV<\/p>\n<p>JAMB refutes reports barring undergraduates from UTME<\/p>\n<p>APC receives defectors from ADC, PDP in Taraba, scales up e-registration across LGAs<\/p>\n<p>Influential businessman Otunba Adekunle Ojora dies at 93<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N5.2bn fraud: Absence of ICPC, ex-JAMB registrars lawyers stall hearing<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate Urges Ministry To Fix Collapsed Bridge, Okija Spur Road<\/p>\n<p>TETFund, Digital Economy Ministry Target Skills Gap<\/p>\n<p>Amnesty International Urges Nigeria To End Mob Violence<\/p>\n<p>Bar Association, Anti-Graft Commission, Academy To Tackle Corruption<\/p>\n<p>Shariah Council Rejects Tax Reforms, Wants INEC Chair Removed<\/p>\n<p>What Binds Nigerians Together Stronger Than Dividing Forces \u2014 Shettima<\/p>\n<p>Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 93 Cases, 28 Deaths In 3 Weeks \u2014 NCDC<\/p>\n<p>Army Chief Urges Transparency, Accountability In Execution Of Projects<\/p>\n<p>NITDA, NBC Collaborate To Boost Digital Transformation, Media Regulation<\/p>\n<p>Labour Backs FCT Workers, Insists Strike Continues<\/p>\n<p>Inefficient Energy Use Crippling Nigerian Industries \u2014 Experts<\/p>\n<p>2 Dismissed Soldiers Arrested For Robbery, Cars Recovered<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Kidnap Pregnant Woman In Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Adam Magaji: Blind PhD Student Rewriting Disability Narratives<\/p>\n<p>Alleged False Information: Arraignment Of Turaki Stalled<\/p>\n<p>Town Unions Integral To Governance And Community Development \u2013 Enugu Govt<\/p>\n<p>Diezani Used Brother\u2019s Church To Conceal Bribes \u2013 UK Prosecutor<\/p>\n<p>2027: Tinubu, Shettima Combination Unbeatable \u2013 Governor Sule<\/p>\n<p>Commotion As Police Disperse Protesting Lagos Residents<\/p>\n<p>2027: Kano APC, Ganduje Clash With Kwankwaso Over Yusuf<\/p>\n<p>Telecom Firms Face N12.4bn Penalty Over Poor Service Quality<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Nigeria\u2019s Stability Lies In Cooperation, Not Conflict\u2019<\/p>\n<p>2027: Group Urges Info Minister Malagi To Contest Niger Governorship<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Arraigns Ex-Benue Electoral Boss Tersoo Loko, 10 Others Over Alleged N1.1bn Fraud<\/p>\n<p>NHRC Condemns Forced Evictions In Lagos, Raises Alarm Over Sit-at-Home Enforcement In Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Ex-FIFA President Blatter Backs Calls To Boycott 2026 World Cup In US<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Security Not For Open Market Discussion\u2019, Akpabio Tells Senators To Jettison Debate On US Airstrikes In Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Visa Fraud: IGP Seeks Virtual Testimony Of UK-based Complainant Against Travel Agent, Firm<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s An Offence To Hide Your Matriculation Status\u2019, JAMB Warns Tertiary Students Registering For UTME, DE<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Stay At Home, Confront Nigeria\u2019s Problems\u2019, Peter Obi Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government Releases N50bn Needs Assessment Fund To Varsities<\/p>\n<p>Fubara Is Weak If Wike Still Controls Rivers Political Structure \u2014 Olayinka<\/p>\n<p>Africa\u2019s Future Lies In Smart Partnerships, Technology Transfer, Investments \u2014 Orji Kalu<\/p>\n<p>US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Attacked With Syringe At Minneapolis Town Hall<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government Inaugurates 18-man Panel To Reclaim Ungoverned Spaces<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I Said Build A Hospital, Why Starting With Mortuary?\u2019, Governor Eno Queries Contractor Over Project Sequence<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Ogoni leaders urge Tinubu to sustain ongoing dialogue process<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu directs FG to ease tax burden on small businesses Oyedele<\/p>\n<p>Obasa, Tinubu-Ojo announce fundraising art exhibition for BATCAV<\/p>\n<p>Senate to debate Electoral Act report Thursday, backs electronic transmission of results<\/p>\n<p>FG, Japan, UNESCO sign arrangement letters to address flood impacts in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Senate urges FG to fix collapsed Okija Bridge, restore Anambra Spur Road<\/p>\n<p>Bandits ambush police patrol in Katsina, kill four officers<\/p>\n<p>Presidency slams Atiku over inflammatory exaggerated claims on Tinubus government<\/p>\n<p>Customs, NDLEA intercept 347.5kg of Canadian Loud at Apapa Port<\/p>\n<p>FUNAAB produces 104 First Class, 4,141 graduates<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct expectant woman in Ondo, police begin rescue mission<\/p>\n<p>Rights group demands halt to demolitions in Lagos State<\/p>\n<p>AI will only replace journalists who refuse to learn NUJ Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Strike: Normalcy returns as FCTA workers resume after court order<\/p>\n<p>NUPRC reaffirms commitment to transparent bid process for 50 oil blocks<\/p>\n<p>Mass poverty endangering survival of Nigerias Democracy OAU Professor<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COAS reaffirms commitment to sustainable investment in housing, personnel welfare<\/p>\n<p>Odigie-Oyegun chairs ADC 50-member policy, manifesto committee<\/p>\n<p>Uba Sani distributes medical equipment, ambulances, bags 5 awards<\/p>\n<p>Bandits increase ransom to N250m, 20 motorcycles for release of 166 abducted Kaduna worshippers<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna governor revokes land titles, returns farmlands to owners<\/p>\n<p>No Steady Power Supply, No Second Term, Obi mocks Tinubus 2023 Campaign Vow<\/p>\n<p>Is might now right&#8217; Does the Global Order still hold<\/p>\n<p>Effurun varsity students root for Sen Dafinone as he commissions SUG centre<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fitch withdraws Afreximbank\u2019s ratings, cuts credit assessment to junk<\/p>\n<p>Six arrested as police bust syndicate accused of diverting N7.7bn in airtime, data<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s tax law delivers early pay gains for workers<\/p>\n<p>BPE, DisCos defer on free meter investment<\/p>\n<p>Army major killed in ISWAP ambush during patrol in Borno<\/p>\n<p>FG greenlights two new communication satellites to power Nigeria\u2019s digital infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Naira hits N1,400\/$ two-year record as reforms gain traction<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records rising lassa fever cases, deaths in early 2026 &#8211; NCDC<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Fertilizer IPO forces investors to rethink 2026 math<\/p>\n<p>FG vows to reclaim Nigeria\u2019s cocoa sovereignty at London forum<\/p>\n<p>AFC advises FG on landmark N501bn power sector bond<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate Considers Electoral Matters Cttee Report On Electoral Bill<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Move To Raise Appeal Court Judges To 110, Federal High Court 90<\/p>\n<p>PS Engages NIWA Management On Waterways Safety, Service Delivery<\/p>\n<p>Oyegun, Utomi Head ADC Manifesto Cttee<\/p>\n<p>JAMB: Varsity Students Can Write UTME, Warns Against Non-Disclosure<\/p>\n<p>Powering Africas New-Generation Energy System, Lithium Battery Value Chain: China, Nigeria Forge New Energy<\/p>\n<p>Alia Flags-Off Reconstruction, Dualization Of 55.09km Of Roads Network In Benue<\/p>\n<p>Powering Africas New-Generation Energy System, Lithium Battery Value Chain: China, Nigeria Forge New Energy<\/p>\n<p>Bandits Attack: Reps Ask NEMA To Provide Relief Materials To Gombe Victims<\/p>\n<p>FGN Power Company Seeks Partnership With Kwara Govt<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus Economic Reforms On Steady Course, Generating Positive Impacts Bagudu<\/p>\n<p>Powering Africas New-Generation Energy System, Lithium Battery Value Chain: China, Nigeria Forge New Energy<\/p>\n<p>Oborevwori Swears In Six Judges, Warns Against Erosion Of Public Trust In Judiciary<\/p>\n<p>Powering Africas New-Generation Energy System, Lithium Battery Value Chain: 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