{"id":32531,"date":"2026-01-31T05:08:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T05:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32531"},"modified":"2026-01-31T05:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T05:08:55","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-31-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32531","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 31 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

FIFA faces questions over security plans for US World Cup<\/p>\n

Annulled PDP convention: Turaki fumes, Wike\u2019s camp celebrates<\/p>\n

Family, Lagos ambulance clash over patient\u2019s death<\/p>\n

Help! Bandits still holding my brother after collecting N30m ransom \u2013 Kaduna resident<\/p>\n

Staying at home six years before admission shaped my business path \u2014 Lagos confectioner, Bepo<\/p>\n

Nigerians self-deport amid Trump\u2019s deadly ICE raids<\/p>\n

Donald Trump participates in a call with service members<\/p>\n

How Nollywood actor was arrested over failed coup plot<\/p>\n

Osun LG Accounts: Court issues arrest warrants against bank<\/p>\n

Ogun pledges action against gender-based violence in 2026<\/p>\n

Niger gov lifts ban on motorcycles, tricycles in state capital<\/p>\n

PDP: Turaki labels Ibadan court judgment ‘academic’, plans appeal<\/p>\n

Private sector demands reforms, says tax pressures threaten businesses<\/p>\n

NNPC unveils gas master plan to boost Nigeria’s energy sector<\/p>\n

IPOB declares February 2 sit-at-home across SEast, faults Soludo<\/p>\n

FG trains 200 Osun students on financial inclusion<\/p>\n

Senate eyes March 17 for passage of N58.47tn 2026 budget<\/p>\n

Ex-minister Diezani had no power over oil deals Lawyer<\/p>\n

FCT can’t allocate entire budget to salaries, Wike tells striking workers<\/p>\n

Military destroys 53 illegal refineries in Niger Delta, nabs 81<\/p>\n

DHQ, others to trace, stop terrorists drone attacks<\/p>\n

No court order stopping sachet alcohol ban NAFDAC DG<\/p>\n

FG approves N14bn for boat procurement<\/p>\n

Kogi varsity makes attendance mandatory for students<\/p>\n

COAS names PTSD, drug abuse as internal threats to army success<\/p>\n

Fela becomes first African to receive Grammy lifetime honour<\/p>\n

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

The Economist: After Painful Reforms, Nigeria\u2019s Economy Bearing Results<\/p>\n

2027: Ganduje Dismisses Claims North Won\u2019t Vote Tinubu<\/p>\n

Turaki Faction Appeals After Court Nullifies Ibadan PDP Convention<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Defends Sachet Alcohol Ban, Insists Move Targets Child Protection, Not Businesses<\/p>\n

NNPC Tweaks 2008 Gas Master Plan, Ojulari Pledges to Exceed FG\u2019s 10 bcf\/d Target<\/p>\n

Funding Crunch Rocks Senate Committees, Threatens 2026 Budget Process<\/p>\n

Court Nullifies PDP National Convention Held in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Ondo: INEC to Commence Second Phase of CVR Monday<\/p>\n

Senate To Pass N48.47trn 2026 Budget March 17<\/p>\n

EU Adopts Unified Position Supporting Moroccos Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara<\/p>\n

Oil Resumption: FG Tasked on Equitable Distribution of Appointments in Ogoni<\/p>\n

Again, Ibe Kachikwu Denies Involvement in Diezanis Alleged Bribery Trial<\/p>\n

Senate Sets Up Ad Hoc Panel to Review Electoral Act Amendment<\/p>\n

Housing Ministry, ICPC Begin Joint Tracking of Constituency Projects<\/p>\n

Customs Generates N454.62m Revenue in Ogun Area 1 Command, Seizes N4bn Contraband<\/p>\n

NAFDAC: No Going Back on Sachet, Small Bottle Alcohol Ban<\/p>\n

Dangote Cement Launches FairPlay Initiative to Strengthen Workplace Safety Culture<\/p>\n

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

Rivers Crisis: Wike threatens stadium break-in over rally denial, says \u2018heaven will not fall\u2019<\/p>\n

Your treatment of traditional institutions dictatorial, youth group tells Soludo<\/p>\n

Igbo elders caution against internal discord over closure of Onitsha Main market<\/p>\n

FAAC: States\u2019 rejection of N1.9 trn stalls January revenue distribution<\/p>\n

Industrialising Benue: How Governor Alia is rebuilding state\u2019s economic base<\/p>\n

PDP insists Ibadan convention still valid after court declines mandamus<\/p>\n

2027: Seven governors defying the APC hurricane<\/p>\n

Naira appreciates to N1,470\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Offa Bank Robbery: Appeal court upholds death sentence on five convicts<\/p>\n

FG, police behind Osun LG crisis Accord alleges<\/p>\n

North firmly behind Tinubu for 2027, says Ganduje<\/p>\n

Tragedy as two die in accident enroute Bayelsa Dep Govs burial<\/p>\n

Customs hands over seized arms, ammunition uncovered from imported vehicles to NCCSALW<\/p>\n

Russia confirms agreement to halt strikes on Ukrainian capital until Sunday<\/p>\n

Senate sets March 17 for passage of N58.472trillion 2026 budget<\/p>\n

SCourt ends 29-Year battle, nullifies N1.4bn award against Mobil over land acquisition<\/p>\n

Senate to pass N58 trn 2026 budget March 17<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Were waiting for FIFA NFF on case against DR Congo<\/p>\n

2027: Obi or nothing-Ex-Ondo First Lady Betty Akeredolu declares<\/p>\n

Onitsha Market Closure, Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB announces Biafra-wide solidarity lockdown on February 2<\/p>\n

What Military is doing to tackle use of sophisticated drones by terrorists DHQ<\/p>\n

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested over Minnesota church protest<\/p>\n

25m Nigerians require humanitarian assistance annually Minister<\/p>\n

Air Peace dismisses allegations of collusion with FG on LagosSo Paulo flights<\/p>\n

2026 Convention: Ive no interest in contesting for APC National Youth Leader Obidike<\/p>\n

ADC expresses concern over reports of political pressure on Enugu civil servants<\/p>\n

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake set to headline Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal<\/p>\n

Palpable tension in Ondo community over alleged plan to impose candidate as Owa of ldanre<\/p>\n

Were making our children addicts-NAFDAC justifies sachet alcoholban<\/p>\n

PDP insists Ibadan convention still valid after court declines mandamus<\/p>\n

Trump threatens tariffs on nations selling oil to Cuba<\/p>\n

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

2027: Inside The Fierce Succession Struggle Brewing In 10 States<\/p>\n

Why We Are Afraid To Open Shops On Mondays \u2013 Onitsha Main Market Traders<\/p>\n

Army Launches \u2018Operation Igbo Danu\u2019, Crushes Terrorists In Kwara<\/p>\n

Low-cost Gas: NNPC Unveils Plan For 12bcf\/d By 2030, $60bn Investments<\/p>\n

Offa Bank Robbery: Appeal Court Upholds Death Sentence On 5 Convicts<\/p>\n

NSCDC Hands Over Fake Crypto Currency Trader To EFCC<\/p>\n

Accord Demands Court-sacked APC LG Chairmen, Councillors To Vacate Secretariats<\/p>\n

Drama In Senate As Senators Cry Out Over Paucity Of Funds<\/p>\n

Kano Police Arrest Notorious Gang Leader \u2018Dawa Dan Kamsusi\u2019, 9 Others<\/p>\n

Lookman Faces Uncertainty As Atalanta, Fenerbah\u00e7e Deal Hit Snag<\/p>\n

Ex-CNN Host Don Lemon Arrested After Minnesota Church Protest Coverage<\/p>\n

Commuters Stranded As Flooding Triggers Traffic Gridlock On Major Lagos Roads<\/p>\n

APC Extends Membership e-Registration To February 8, Targets 12.5m Members<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Activist Egberipapa Hosts MC Oluomo, Pledges Full Support For Tinubu, Fubara Re-elections<\/p>\n

2027 Polls: Iyere Warns MURIC Against Actions Capable Of Triggering Inter-religious Tension<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery Affirms Capacity To Supply 75m, 25m, 20m Litres Of PMS, Diesel, Jet Fuel Daily<\/p>\n

Federal Government Okays N14.6bn For Purchase Of Modern Boats, Ferries<\/p>\n

Cameroonian Lawmaker Sues Nigerian Police Over Rights Abuse, Seeks N200m Damages<\/p>\n

Police Nab Suspected Gunrunner, Recover 415 Live Cartridges In Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Fela Becomes First African Artiste To Be Honoured With Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Award<\/p>\n

Court Nullifies PDP\u2019s Ibadan National Convention<\/p>\n

Shehu Sani Condemns Threats Against INEC Chair, Urges Focus On Credible Elections<\/p>\n

Corruption Allegations Against Ganduje Stand Despite Governor Yusuf\u2019s Defection To APC \u2014 Kano Gov\u2019t<\/p>\n

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

APC e-registration hits 7 million, reschedules congresses<\/p>\n

2027: North will back Tinubus re-election, Ganduje declares<\/p>\n

Osun police arrest Chief Imam, three others over death of car painter in Osogbo<\/p>\n

INEC to begin second phase of CVR in Ondo<\/p>\n

Senate sets March 17 for passage of N58.472trn appropriation bill<\/p>\n

PenCom to launch online data recapture platform for RSA holders February 1<\/p>\n

Customs hands over seized arms, ammunition to centre, generates N44.06b in January<\/p>\n

IGP vows to strengthen border security<\/p>\n

NNPCL unveils gas master plan<\/p>\n

Delta govt cracks down on Asaba waterfront encroachment, threatens mass demolition<\/p>\n

Minister charges information officers to align messaging with Renewed Hope Agenda<\/p>\n

Police arrest seven suspected bandits, recover firearms in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP NWC insists it remains partys legitimate leadership after court ruling<\/p>\n

FG, UK invest 19m to deliver 84 climate-resilient facilities in Kano, Jigawa<\/p>\n

EU adopts unified position supporting Moroccos autonomy plan for Western Sahara<\/p>\n

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

Actors Guild to build N1.3bn Nollywood Centre in Abuja<\/p>\n

Alleged One-Chance robbers Nabbed in Abuja<\/p>\n

2027: Those thinking North wont vote Tinubu making big mistake Ganduje<\/p>\n

Turaki rejects fresh judgment, says Ibadan Convention remains intact<\/p>\n

Wike seeks order to jail striking workers<\/p>\n

Senate to pass N58.4trn 2026 budget March 17<\/p>\n

Wike seeks order to jail FCTA striking workers<\/p>\n

Pastor allegedly hires cultists to kill Prophet in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Edo: How victim was rescued during ransom payment<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP NWC vows to appeal Judgment on Convention<\/p>\n

Court nullifies Ibadan convention, bars Turaki from parading self as chairman<\/p>\n

South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat<\/p>\n

Resident doctors extend strike suspension by four weeks<\/p>\n

Fresh crisis looms as FCT contractors threaten protest over unpaid N5.2bn debt<\/p>\n

Wike hands over 12 ambulances to FCT hospitals<\/p>\n

FCT cooperatives leaders warned against diversion of funds<\/p>\n

Heavy security near Niger capitals airport after gunfire, blasts<\/p>\n

ECOWAS targets 5% growth for West African countries in 2026<\/p>\n

Over 6.7m Nigerians displaced in last 4 years<\/p>\n

Exchange rate strengthens at N1,385\/$, equity investors gain N232.35bn<\/p>\n

Electricity tariff hike forcing industries to be innovative MAN<\/p>\n

TCN seeks FGs intervention on 624MW Abuja transmission<\/p>\n

TRS initiative to boost cargo clearance at Nigerian Ports Customs<\/p>\n

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

Wike threatens to break into Rivers stadium for rallies if state govt denies him access<\/p>\n

Ganduje insists north will back Tinubu in 2027, dismisses doubts as \u201ca big mistake\u201d<\/p>\n

Otti says he’s still in Labour Party but leaves door ajar<\/p>\n

Appeal court upholds death sentences for 2018 Offa bank robbers<\/p>\n

Mobile operators to exceed $1bn network investment in 2026 – NCC<\/p>\n

Naira ends week on strong footing at N1,386.55<\/p>\n

Stanbic IBTC posts 69% profit jump as balance sheet strength deepens in 2025<\/p>\n

Airtel Africa mobile money IPO listing on track as transaction hits $210bn<\/p>\n

Senate targets March 17 for passage of N58.47trn 2026 budget<\/p>\n

Investment trends that will shape 2026<\/p>\n

How a Nigerian tech founder is redefining global digital infrastructure intelligence<\/p>\n

NCAA gives airlines seven days to comply with special needs ticketing requirement<\/p>\n

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

Remain Undeterred In Enforcing Ban On Sachet Alcohol, RDI Urges NAFDAC<\/p>\n

ADC Enugu Dismisses Crisis, Says Party United Ahead Of 2027<\/p>\n

APC Extends E-Registration, Reshedules Congresses, Natl Convention<\/p>\n

Rivers Dep Gov, Attorney General Pass Vote Of Confidence On SSouth Media, Entertainment Awards<\/p>\n

2027: Iyere Warns MURIC Against Triggering Inter-Religious Tension<\/p>\n

Senate To Pass N58.472trn 2026 Budget March 17<\/p>\n

NNPC Ltd Unveils Gas Master Plan 2.0<\/p>\n

FG Strengthens Surveillance To Curb Leprosy, Others Spread<\/p>\n

Rivers Dep Gov, Attorney General Pass Vote Of Confidence On SSouth Media, Entertainment Awards<\/p>\n

Egbetokun Strengthens Global Ties As Three Officers Graduate From Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n

Again, 705 Nigerian Refugees Arrive Borno<\/p>\n

Court Nullifies PDP Natl Convention, Bars Turaki-Led NWC<\/p>\n

I Owe No One Explanation For Operating From My Private Residence Otti<\/p>\n

FAAN Launches Nigerias First Fully Electric Airport Shuttle Service<\/p>\n

Gani Adams Raises Concerns Over Growing Disunity Among Yoruba Traditional Rulers<\/p>\n

Warrior Ethos: Building Combat Readiness, Mental Resilience COAS<\/p>\n

AIbom Police Intercept 450 Live Cartridges, Detain Suspect<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery Affirms Capacity To Supply 75m Litres Of Petrol Daily<\/p>\n

Emefiele Trial: $6.23m Withdrawn From CBN With Forged Documents Witness<\/p>\n

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

We have capacity to supply 75m litres of PMS daily Dangote<\/p>\n

NNPC Ltd unveils Gas Master Plan 2.0<\/p>\n

Breaking: Again, Duke dumps PDP for ADC<\/p>\n

Senate sets date to pass N58.472 trillion 2026 budget<\/p>\n

Nigeria spearheadeds Africa borderless digital economy, to host RACE 2026<\/p>\n

NNPP: Yusuf resisted manipulation, defended Kano indigenes Party<\/p>\n

Breaking: Court nullifies PDPs Ibadan convention<\/p>\n

Nigeria spearheads Africa borderless digital economy, to host RACE 2026<\/p>\n

Equities market on a bullish run, gain N233bn<\/p>\n

Runsewe: How NGF president is redefining African golf with Abujas digital flagship facility Stakeholders<\/p>\n

Portugal propose friendly against Super Eagles<\/p>\n

I know what to do Anthony Joshua reflects on life after road crash<\/p>\n

Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa: The Army commander who redefined security in Taraba state<\/p>\n

Anxiety as Policeman shoots motorcyclist de@d in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Northern CAN rejects calls to remove INEC chairman, warns against politicising religion<\/p>\n

2027: Group urges APC to field ex-IGP Adamu as Nasarawa governorship candidate<\/p>\n

Electoral Act review:Vote buyers risk N5m fine, 2-year-jail, 10-year ban from politics<\/p>\n

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