{"id":32740,"date":"2026-02-28T05:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T05:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32740"},"modified":"2026-02-28T05:09:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T05:09:15","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-28-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32740","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 28 February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump says not thrilled with Iran but undecided on attack<\/p>\n

I saw nothing, did nothing wrong, Bill Clinton testifies in Epstein probe<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s GDP grows 4.07% in Q4 2025 as services, oil lift economy \u2014 NBS<\/p>\n

Gas shortage forces NISO to begin load shedding<\/p>\n

Six planets set to align on Saturday in rare celestial spectacle<\/p>\n

Simi: NAPTIP moves to investigate alleged abuse at daycare centre<\/p>\n

Racism: Arokodare receives clearance to face Aston Villa<\/p>\n

Court admits video evidence allegedly indicting NDLEA in Abba Kyaris trial<\/p>\n

14 out of 21 ALGON members defect to APC in Adamawa<\/p>\n

Bandits emboldened, taking over ungoverned spaces Bala Mohammed laments<\/p>\n

Appeal Court quashes N38.8bn judgment against CBN in Paris Club Refund dispute<\/p>\n

Kano unveils N 1.477trn 2026 budget<\/p>\n

Customs seizes N52.6m contrabands, rescues endangered pangolins in Bauchi<\/p>\n

48 children stolen from Gombe Gov Yahaya<\/p>\n

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Obasogie suspended by club over alleged match-fixing<\/p>\n

New Timetable: INEC Chairman must resign or face mass action Gbenga Hashim<\/p>\n

Police arrest 18-year-old over defilement of minor in Oyo<\/p>\n

IPOB warns of religious persecution in Nigeria, calls for Biafra as safe haven<\/p>\n

Ooni installs Awojoodu new Jaaran of Ile-Ife<\/p>\n

Activist writes to Trump, blames FG for assassination attempt on Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Forgery Allegation: Ozekhome docked, secures N10m bail<\/p>\n

Troops rescue 376 kidnap victims, arrest 226 terror suspects in February operations<\/p>\n

Soludos daughter appointed Anambra Woman Leader of City Boys Movement<\/p>\n

Breaking: Court orders INEC to restore, conduct elections in 11 Kogi suppressed constituencies<\/p>\n

NAF chief pushes modernisation as L-39ZA upgrade boosts pilot training<\/p>\n

Plateau NAssembly caucus pledges legislative backing to end community attacks<\/p>\n

US military support to Nigeria comes at no cost Defence Headquarters<\/p>\n

Court affirms legality of 2025 Ibadan PDP elective convention<\/p>\n

Finally, DSS nabs mastermind behind Kogi church deadly attack<\/p>\n

Ondo: Suspend night worship for now Police tell religious leaders<\/p>\n

Decline in import bills triggers $1.28bn trade surplus<\/p>\n

US introduces bill to authorise death penalty for child rapists<\/p>\n

Ondo: Suspend night worship Police tell religious leaders<\/p>\n

Alleged terrorism: Court grants Malami, son N200m bail<\/p>\n

Ghana says 55 citizens killed fighting in Ukraine<\/p>\n

Alleged money laundering: Court returns ex-AGF Malami, son, wife to prison<\/p>\n

US authorises non-emergency embassy staff to leave Israel<\/p>\n

Nigeria seeks Canadas partnership to drive mining reforms<\/p>\n

Why Man United did not sign Victor Osimhen Former coach<\/p>\n

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

Kwankwasos son, others sue Kano govt over vehicle recovery<\/p>\n

Atiku dismisses defections, predicts tough 2027 battle for APC<\/p>\n

Ex-INEC officials warn of flaws in Electoral Act 2026<\/p>\n

NNPC woos investors as AjaokutaGwagwalada gas segment, eyes July completion<\/p>\n

Simi: NAPTIP begins probe into Lagos daycare abuse allegations<\/p>\n

48 Gombe children trafficked, governor raises the alarm<\/p>\n

NSCDC arrested 4,677 suspects, generated 4.5bn under my watch Outgoing CG<\/p>\n

NEITI hails Tinubus new executive order for blocking oil revenue leaks<\/p>\n

NUPRC supervises oilfield community fund transfer<\/p>\n

2027: ADC rejects revised INEC schedule, says its designed for Tinubus reelection<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP NWC hails Oyo court judgment affirming convention<\/p>\n

Kwara orders reversal of tricycle levy to 700<\/p>\n

Fraud: US-based Nigerian faces deportation after 19 years jail term<\/p>\n

2027: Pro-INEC protest rocks Abuja despite Electoral Act row<\/p>\n

Police urge Ondo churches, mosques to suspend night services<\/p>\n

Wike faction dismisses Oyo court judgement on PDP convention<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Court grants Ozekhome N10m bail over forgery allegation<\/p>\n

DSS arrests suspect behind abduction of worshippers in Kogi<\/p>\n

US military assistance at no cost, sovereignty intact DHQ<\/p>\n

FG seeks Canadian tech, investment to fast-track mining reforms<\/p>\n

Money laundering: Court voids Malamis bail, orders remand in Kuje facility<\/p>\n

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

Alleged Forgery: Court Admits Ozekhome, Another to N10m Bail Each<\/p>\n

Ex-UCH CMD Seeks Collaboration to Tackle Bone Diseases in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Court Grants Malami, Son N200m Bail in Terrorism Charge<\/p>\n

FG Pledges Support for Nigeria Press Councils National Economic and Toursim Compendium<\/p>\n

DSS Arrests Alleged Mastermind of 2025 Ayetoro ECWA Church Attack<\/p>\n

DSS Hands Over Walida to Jigawa Govt<\/p>\n

PAP Boss Hails First Lady for VisitingDelta State<\/p>\n

Police Calm Tensions in Jos after Killing of Five Traders<\/p>\n

INEC: FCT Council Poll as Litmus Test for 2027<\/p>\n

Passengers Narrate Ordeal on Abuja-Kaduna Rail Corridor<\/p>\n

Sowore Carpets Police, Umahi Over Arrest of Businesswoman Who Alleged N250m Debt, Sexual Advances<\/p>\n

FAAN to Dismantle Burnt Terminal, Remodel Lagos Airport after Fire Outbreak<\/p>\n

Seplat Releases Full Year Audited Results, Revenue Rises 144% to $2.72bn<\/p>\n

INEC Fixes January 16 for Presidential, NAssembly Elections, Governorship, Assembly February 6<\/p>\n

Shareholders of Transcorp Hotels Approve N13bn Dividend<\/p>\n

FG, States Move to Bridge Funding Gaps on Nutrition Supplements for Pregnant Women<\/p>\n

WHO: Nigeria Making Significant Progress in Malaria Control<\/p>\n

W\/Bank, Stakeholders Warn Inadequate Investment in Early Childhood Risks Nigerias Long-term Productivity, Growth<\/p>\n

Nigeria Pushes for Establishment of Lagos International Financial Centre<\/p>\n

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

Building The Future: Inside Oborevwori\u2019s expanding vision for education, infrastructure in Delta<\/p>\n

Troops crush suspected IPOB\/ESN stronghold in Anambra<\/p>\n

Payroll transparency key to trust, says UniAbuja V-C<\/p>\n

Nigeria secures N170.6 billion to boost fibre-optic services<\/p>\n

71% of Nigerians find bank app support system ineffective<\/p>\n

Fresh power struggle erupts in Taraba PDP over control of secretariat<\/p>\n

F-ABU pushes for abolition of boxing, UFC, other combat sports<\/p>\n

ADC says new election time table contains boobytraps<\/p>\n

Aiyedatiwa hails Alternative Bank as key partner for economic growth<\/p>\n

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

INEC Timetable: ADC Spokesperson Alleges Plot To Exclude Opposition From 2027 Polls<\/p>\n

Michael Jackson\u2019s Daughter, Paris Jackson, Reunites With Mom Debbie Rowe In Rare Family Photos<\/p>\n

Benin Attack: Oyegun Questions Police Response As Amaechi Declares Presidential Bid<\/p>\n

\u2018Security Is Local\u2019, Tinubu Speaks To Reps On State Police<\/p>\n

NELFUND Records 1.69m Applications, Pays Out N183.8bn Student Loans<\/p>\n

Kano Knocks Kwankwaso\u2019s Ally Galadima Over \u2018False Allegations\u2019 Against Governor Yusuf<\/p>\n

Burna Boy Takes Sporty Group Partnership To Television Screens<\/p>\n

Federal Government Moves To Boost Nigeria\u2019s Economic Development Through NRIF<\/p>\n

FCT Senator Intervenes As Police Release Woman Detained Over Alleged N250m Debt Claim Against Umahi<\/p>\n

EFCC Arraigns Ozekhome, 2 Others For Alleged Forgery<\/p>\n

Seme Customs Generates N3.48bn, Boosts Trade Along Abidjan Corridor<\/p>\n

Funding, Vandalism, Revenue Leakages Biggest Challenges Facing NRC \u2013 Opeifa<\/p>\n

Nigeria To Host Inaugural Shooting Tournament For Military Veterans, Wounded Personnel<\/p>\n

N240m Fraud: Supreme Court Affirms Conviction, 42-yr Jail Term Of Ex-Akwa Ibom Senator Bassey<\/p>\n

Delta North APC Coalition Rejects Ward Congresses, Appeals to Tinubu for Intervention<\/p>\n

NSCDC Foiled 48 School Kidnap Attempts, Destroyed 283 Illegal Refineries, Generated \u20a64.4bn In 5 Years \u2014 CG Audi<\/p>\n

NAPTIP Begins Probe Into Lagos Daycare Abuse Allegations Linked to Simi<\/p>\n

Chelle Sets Sights On AFCON, World Cup Triumph For Nigeria<\/p>\n

Oshiomhole Hails CBN For Taming Inflation, Stabilising Naira<\/p>\n

Armed Fulani People Should Stop Killing Hausas, Says Ex-Buhari Aide<\/p>\n

\u2018I Regret Being Part Of Those Who Formed APC To Chase Out Jonathan\u2019, Says Atiku<\/p>\n

ADC Rejects INEC\u2019s Revised Timetable, Says It Contains Boobytraps For Opposition<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP Hails Oyo Court Ruling Affirming Ibadan National Convention<\/p>\n

Bandits Taking Over Bauchi Communities, Governor Mohammed Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Economy Grows by 4.07% In Q4 \u2013 NBS<\/p>\n

Alleged N8.7bn Fraud: Court Voids Malami, Others\u2019 Bail, Remands Them In Kuje, Suleja Prisons<\/p>\n

NIMC Makes NIN Mandatory For 2026 SSCE Registration<\/p>\n

Gas Shortfall Slashes National Grid Electricity Supply to 4,300MW\u2014NISO<\/p>\n

Federal Govt Seeks Canada\u2019s Support to Deepen Mining Reforms<\/p>\n

ADC BoT Member, Okoye, Condemns Attack On Obi, Oyegun<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s N152trn Debt Largely Inherited \u2013 Edun<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s Wife Melania To Chair Historic UN Security Council Meeting<\/p>\n

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

Paris Club Refund: Appeal Court quashes N38.8b fees claim<\/p>\n

Simi: NAPTIP begins probe into Lagos day-care abuse claims<\/p>\n

Ebonyi youths, women condemn allegations against Umahi<\/p>\n

Ameachi meets ADC South-south leaders in Edo on presidential ambition<\/p>\n

Oshiomhole backs CBN Reforms, urges policy discipline<\/p>\n

Osun APC Reps caucus demands probe of alleged payroll fraud, cites audit findings<\/p>\n

Education remains pillar of Tinubu administration, says Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n

DHQ: Troops arrested 312 terrorists, rescued 409 hostages in February<\/p>\n

Navy inducts 328 Marines to secure $16.6b national assets<\/p>\n

UNIZIK inducts 500 Engineering graduands, rewards 14 First-Class honourees<\/p>\n

U.S. military assistance comes at no cost, Nigerias sovereignty intact DHQ<\/p>\n

CSO seeks Tinubus Executive Order over governors control of 13% fund<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Osun Speaker, 24 lawmakers dump PDP for Accord Party<\/p>\n

Ekiti 2026: National Peace committee warns against violence, vote buying<\/p>\n

Oyo police apprehend suspected illegal ammunition traffickers<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders security agencies to curb escalating insecurity in Bauchi<\/p>\n

2027: ADC rejects INECs revised election timetable<\/p>\n

Wike-backed PDP caretaker committee dismisses Oyo Court ruling on Ibadan convention<\/p>\n

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

Navy unveils Marine Force to protect $16.6bn offshore assets<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu meets lone PDP Governor in North East<\/p>\n

ADC Rejects Revised INEC Election Timetable<\/p>\n

University of Ibadan Scholar Selected Among 24 Africa-Based Researchers for Prestigious International Writing Fellowship<\/p>\n

Court grants Ozekhome N10m bail over alleged forgery<\/p>\n

Adamawa Killings: Atiku Demands Immediate Action<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Court sends Malami, wife, son back to prison<\/p>\n

Don Charts Path for womens digital inclusion for Nigeria<\/p>\n

Troops overrun ESN\/IPOB hideout in Imos Valley<\/p>\n

UCL Round of 16: Osimhen to face Liverpool as Real Madrid, Man City renew rivalry<\/p>\n

NSCDC Commandant-General bows out of service<\/p>\n

Court transfers El-Rufais Fundamental Rights Case to FCT Chief Judge<\/p>\n

JUST IN: DSS nabs Mastermind of Kogi Church Attack<\/p>\n

Personal Injury Litigation in Vermont: Procedural Requirements and Damage Calculations<\/p>\n

EFCC re-arraigns Malami, wife, son on money laundering charge<\/p>\n

Presidency taunts Atiku over Fintiris defection<\/p>\n

Electoral Act closed loopholes opposition wanted to manipulate Presidency<\/p>\n

NUC warns against abuse of honorary doctorates<\/p>\n

Court grants bail to businesswoman accused of defaming Umahi<\/p>\n

Ordinary Nigerians not feeling economic gains Senate panel<\/p>\n

Stakeholders call for active citizens engagements ahead 2027<\/p>\n

Nomadic education: Policy reform in an era of displacement, insecurity<\/p>\n

North West Development Commission must shape up to deliver<\/p>\n

Destroying illegal refineries cant stop N30trn revenue leakage Experts<\/p>\n

NAMAs headquarters, air traffic center to gulp N21bn<\/p>\n

Seplats 2025 revenue hits $2.7bn as shareholders get dividends<\/p>\n

AKK pipeline to begin operations July NNPCL<\/p>\n

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

Defections: Im not lonely in PDP, says Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed<\/p>\n

Jingir Opposes State Police, Alleges Plot to Destabilise Plateau<\/p>\n

2027 Revised election timetable, plot to exclude opposition parties ADC<\/p>\n

Bauchi Bandit Attacks: Communities Displaced, Govt, Police Take Measures<\/p>\n

El-Rufai: You have acted on behalf of the downtrodden, Kaduna citizens tell DSS, EFCC, ICPC<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu promises automatic tickets for lawmakers, insists on State Police<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Israel pledge stronger partnership in security, health, technology<\/p>\n

Ex-AGF Malami, wife and son remanded over alleged N8.7 bn money laundering<\/p>\n

Oil sector growth drives Nigeria\u2019s GDP by 4.07% in Q4<\/p>\n

Inside Lagos\u2019 informal tax system<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s fiscal debate is in the wrong capital<\/p>\n

Bandits taking over ungoverned spaces in Bauchi State, Mohammed raises alarm<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s economy records fastest growth in three years<\/p>\n

Gas shortfall slashes power generation to 4,300MW<\/p>\n

Over 10,000 \u2018well-armed\u2019 bandits are in Bauchi, Bala warns<\/p>\n

EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria advances $2bn Chinese-backed plan to reboot 42-year-old Ajaokuta plant<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s telecom towers at energy crossroads as solar stalls at 20%<\/p>\n

263 Nigerians repatriated from Niger as FG intensifies voluntary return drive<\/p>\n

How a Nigerian family saved a forest the world just noticed<\/p>\n

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

Bala Mohammed Meets Tinubu, Rules Out APC Defection<\/p>\n

Reciprocate Govts Investment In Education By Advocating Against Social Vices, Gbajabiamila Tells NANS<\/p>\n

Im Not Sure Those Who Attacked ADC Secretariat, My Residence Will Be Arrested Odigie-Oyegun<\/p>\n

11,000 Delegates Expected As Lagos Hosts 2026 Africa Gaming Expo<\/p>\n

Oyo Police Smash Transnational Ammunition Trafficking Syndicate<\/p>\n

Fertility Centre Debunks Social Media Allegations, Says Matter Before Court<\/p>\n

Reciprocate Govts Investment In Education By Advocating Against Social Vices, Gbajabiamila Tells NANS<\/p>\n

Oyo Court Judgement Not Binding On INEC PDP Wike Faction<\/p>\n

2027: Court Orders INEC To Restore, Conduct Elections In Kogi Suppressed Constituencies<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu moves to revive Ajaokuta, approves 4,000 hectare free trade zone in Kogi<\/p>\n

NUPRC oversees transfer of OLO oilfield host community obligation from TotalEnergies to Aradel<\/p>\n

Youths, women dismiss allegations against Umahi, back due process<\/p>\n

As graduate jobs shrink, Ekiti philosophy graduate builds own path from roadside stall<\/p>\n

Defection: 14 LG chairmen, special advisers join Fintiri in APC, give reasons<\/p>\n

Niger Delta groups urge Tinubu, NASS to stop misuse of gas flaring funds<\/p>\n

Gas supply constraints push down power supply to 4,300MW<\/p>\n

Renewed Hope Agenda: FG launches MyCityAppto boost tourism, empower businesses<\/p>\n

UTME: Disregard misleading reports, we didnt increase registration fees- JAMB<\/p>\n

7 die inKeffi-Abuja highway crash,FRSC bossorders investigation<\/p>\n

US blockade, sanctions: Falana, Aregbesola, others stand with Cuba, rue humanitarian crisis<\/p>\n

Troops arrested 312 terrorists, rescued 409 hostages in February DHQ<\/p>\n

U.S military assistance at no cost, Nigerias territorial integrity intact DHQ<\/p>\n

Court validates 2025 PDP elective convention in Ibadan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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