{"id":32748,"date":"2026-03-01T00:10:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T00:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32748"},"modified":"2026-03-01T00:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T00:10:30","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-1-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32748","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 1 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Israeli strike kills 40 in southern Iran school<\/p>\n

Top Iranian political, military figures targeted i<\/p>\n

ADC South-south national vice chairman clears air on Amaechis 2027 declaration<\/p>\n

NSCDC expresses regret over death of officer during simulation exercise<\/p>\n

JAMB probes syndicate using AI to sabotage 2026 UTME registration<\/p>\n

Obi, Oyegun never escaped assassination in Edo, says CSO<\/p>\n

ADP rejects 2027 elections timetable, says it raises red flag about fairness<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Nwifuru suspends two commissioners in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Senate rejects fresh amendment to 2026 Electoral Act, tells opposition to follow due process<\/p>\n

Nobody can distract me from fulfilling God, Tinubus call Umahi<\/p>\n

Nigerian pilgrims safe in Israel, says CAN chairman<\/p>\n

Inferno razes Jamaa Emirs palace in Kafanchan<\/p>\n

Gov Namadi seeks social media monitoring to safeguard youths moral future<\/p>\n

Oborevwori inaugurates academic-boosting projects at Southern Delta University<\/p>\n

Fake news major threat to Nigerias future, says Information Minister<\/p>\n

n Israeli strikes Official<\/p>\n

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

Iran accuses US, Israel of criminal military aggression<\/p>\n

Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing on Epstein ties<\/p>\n

Backlash as FIFA stalls Nigeria, DR Congo W\u2019Cup verdict<\/p>\n

Stranded: Nigerian air travellers stuck as US, Israel battle Iran<\/p>\n

Tinubu receives ex-Defence Minister TY Danjuma at Aso Rock<\/p>\n

Senate: We\u2019ll deliver state police by year end<\/p>\n

‘I will not be bullied,’ Seyi Tinubu breaks silence on King Mitchy, VeryDarkMan controversy<\/p>\n

Tinubu welcomes UK-backed Lebara\u2019s launch in Nigeria, praises telecom growth<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Female NSCDC officer dies after being crushed by operational van in Abuja<\/p>\n

[PHOTOS] AFCON: Protestors march in Senegal over jailed fans in Morocco<\/p>\n

I will not be bullied, Seyi Tinubu breaks silence on King Mitchy, VeryDarkMan controversy<\/p>\n

FG issues security advisory to Nigerians in Iran, Gulf countries<\/p>\n

Ekiti monarch seeks global recognition of Ogun festival<\/p>\n

Seven victims of Plateau attacks get mass burial<\/p>\n

Airspace closed across Middle East as US-Israel strike Iran<\/p>\n

21 ships offload petrol, others in Lagos ports NPA<\/p>\n

Lassa fever death toll hits 10 in Benue<\/p>\n

Finance minister hails 4.07% GDP growth in Q4 2025<\/p>\n

Oyo distributes textbooks, school bags, sandals to primary, secondary students<\/p>\n

US-Iran crisis: Who are the main players<\/p>\n

Iran vows decisive response after US-Israeli strike<\/p>\n

FG hails new digital visa platform FBC approval<\/p>\n

2027: SSouth ADC leaders refute endorsing Amaechis presidential bid<\/p>\n

Tinubu welcomes UK-backed Lebaras launch in Nigeria, praises telecom growth<\/p>\n

On your marks, set, go: Parties race against May deadline for primaries<\/p>\n

US orders shelter-in-place across five Middle East countries after strikes<\/p>\n

Irans neighbours fear consequences of US, Israeli strikes<\/p>\n

Benin region faces month of 10hour daily outages, says TCN<\/p>\n

Delta gov urges leaders to prioritise service at Seantor Nwaoboshis funeral<\/p>\n

US, Israel launch strikes against Iran<\/p>\n

Police detain four, recover vehicles stolen in Enugu, Anambra<\/p>\n

Otti confirms kidnap attempts in Abia says situation under control<\/p>\n

Otti compensates 4,000 for airport, starts subsidised electric buses March 1<\/p>\n

Nasarawa LP leaders debunk report of interim management committee<\/p>\n

2027: No coalition stronger than PDP, says Bode George<\/p>\n

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

Trump Claims Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Joint US-Israeli Strikes<\/p>\n

House Member Lauds NNPC, Dangote Partnership, Says Collaboration Will Strengthen Economic Growth<\/p>\n

World on Edge as US, Israel Attack Iran, Global Leaders React<\/p>\n

Usani: How ADC South South Leaders Endorsed Amaechi\u2019s Bid for President<\/p>\n

NAF Deepens Defence Ties with Czech Republic to Advance Modernisation Drive<\/p>\n

Experts Warn Nigerias Digital Ambitions at Risk Without InfrastructureInvestment<\/p>\n

Tinubu Reappoints NSCDC CG, Ahmed Audi, for Another 5-Year Term<\/p>\n

Labour Leaders Laud Kebbi Govs Developmental Efforts<\/p>\n

Court Orders INEC To Restore, Conduct Elections in Kogi Supressed Constituencies in 2027Ibrahim Oyewalein Lokoja<\/p>\n

Ramadan: Gombe Gov Distributes Food Palliatives to Support Vulnerable Households<\/p>\n

Ogun Awards N6.1bn Contract for Court of Appeal Complex in Abeokuta<\/p>\n

NDIC: Failed Bank Depositors, Customers Paid Between N5m, N2m<\/p>\n

NDI Allegedly Under Scrutiny Amid Challenges at NIGCOMSAT<\/p>\n

US, IsraelIran War: Oil Windfall or Economic Shock for Nigeria<\/p>\n

Beware of Work Pressure, Prioritise Your Health, Deputy Senate Clerk Advises Public Servants<\/p>\n

FG Commences Assistance for Communities Ravaged By Displacement, Insecurity, Livelihood Disruption<\/p>\n

Acting IGP Urges Nigerians to Be Law-Abiding During Ramadan<\/p>\n

Breaking: US, Israel Launch Attack on Iran<\/p>\n

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

Court restrains Soludo from demolishing Onitsha market<\/p>\n

Services drive Nigeria’s GDP to 4.07% in Q4 2025<\/p>\n

Seplat targets 200,000bpd oil production by 2030<\/p>\n

\u2018New Executive Order 9 Will Achieve Only One Aim: Destroy gains of nation\u2019s oil and gas sector\u2019<\/p>\n

NISO attributes Nigeria’s poor electricity to inadequate gas supply<\/p>\n

Trump and revival of \u2018might is right\u2019 world order<\/p>\n

45.1% of Nigerian women suffer from uterine fibroids \u2013 Study<\/p>\n

Fake news: FG urges youth to use digital tech responsibly<\/p>\n

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

Iranian supreme leader Khameneiis alive Foreign minister<\/p>\n

Iran sends text messages urging residents to leave Tehran<\/p>\n

Dustbin of history \u2013 Son of Iran\u2019s late shah reacts to Khamenei\u2019s \u2018death\u2019<\/p>\n

No one can stop resistance if Israel keeps bombing Gaza, Iran fumes<\/p>\n

Dangote Cement revenue hits N4.31trn as profit tops N1trn<\/p>\n

Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei<\/p>\n

We believe Iran leader Khamenei is dead \u2013 Trump
\nNetanyahu says there are signs that Irans Khamenei is dead<\/p>\n

Tinubu roads will last 100 years Umahi<\/p>\n

No American casualties in Iran retaliation US military<\/p>\n

Tension over subsidy removal has reduced, says Tinubu<\/p>\n

Gov. Nwifuru suspends commissioners for works, infrastructure<\/p>\n

2027 polls: ADC chieftain pledges responsive representation, mobilises Ojo residents<\/p>\n

Tinubu renews NSCDC CG tenure for another five years<\/p>\n

Man charged after defacing Churchill statue in central London<\/p>\n

Shipping, oil prices may soar as USIsrael, Iran clash escalates<\/p>\n

FG formalises cross-border air rescue agreement with Cameroon<\/p>\n

Kwara: NSCDC arrests 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali<\/p>\n

What led to US-Israeli strikes on Iran: protests, nuclear power and proxies<\/p>\n

[PHOTOS] AFCON: Protestors march in Dakar over jailed Senegal fans in Morocco<\/p>\n

VAR expanded to include second bookings and corners for World Cup<\/p>\n

Bournemouths European bid suffers in 1-1 draw with Sunderland<\/p>\n

Missile kills four in Syria amid US-Israeli, Iran conflict<\/p>\n

At least 51 students killed in Iran from US-Israel attacks<\/p>\n

Iran retaliates, strikes countries hosting US forces in Middle East<\/p>\n

I wont be bullied Seyi Tinubu addresses VDMs allegations over King Mitchy<\/p>\n

Mentorship, not first-class degrees, key to Bar success Ajulo<\/p>\n

NSCDC loses female officer in Abuja drill accident<\/p>\n

Protests mark burial of 7 victims of Plateau terror attack<\/p>\n

Nollywood needs improved storytelling, technology boost for global competitiveness Filmmaker<\/p>\n

PSG Ligue 1 match delayed to aid Chelsea tie preparations<\/p>\n

Assault on Middle East Hamas condemns US-Israeli strikes against Iran<\/p>\n

Lassa Fever kills 10 in Benue, 45 cases confirmed<\/p>\n

ADC South-South meets ahead of 2027, Odigie-Oyegun doubts arrest of attackers<\/p>\n

Ogun will elect Nigerias first female gov in 2027 Iyabo Obasanjo<\/p>\n

How US strikes on Iran will affect oil market Report<\/p>\n

Man dies as fire engulfs Kwara hotel<\/p>\n

World warns against Mideast war as US, Israel strike Iran<\/p>\n

EFCC still probing Abia audio airport Otti<\/p>\n

Explosions heard in northern Israel after missiles launched from Iran<\/p>\n

African Union urges urgent de-escalation after strikes on Iran<\/p>\n

Messis Inter Miami to visit White House Report<\/p>\n

FRSC says 4 women dead as vehicles collide in Anambra<\/p>\n

US begins major combat to destroy Iran missiles, navy<\/p>\n

Iran shuts airspace until further notice<\/p>\n

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

EFCC Investigates Alleged N10bn Abia Airport Scam<\/p>\n

Banditry Has Not Disrupted Federal Road Projects \u2014 Umahi<\/p>\n

Oyo APC Warns Members Against Fake Ward, LGA Executive Lists<\/p>\n

FAAN Advises Passengers Amid Middle-East Airspace Closures<\/p>\n

Presidency, Military Intensify Offensive Against Banditry in Kwara<\/p>\n

Northern Elders Slam Fake NCA Split From CAN<\/p>\n

Bandits Kill One, Abduct 11 in Kajuru<\/p>\n

Benue Seals Investment Deal To Create 10,000 Jobs<\/p>\n

2027: Amaechi Reaffirmed as ADC South-South Leaders Clash<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP Begins Digital Membership Drive On Monday<\/p>\n

Dangote Cement Profit Crosses N1trn Mark, Proposes N45 Dividend Per Share<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Committed To African Storytelling, Not Competing \u2013Funke Akindele<\/p>\n

Abure-led Labour Party\u2019s National Organising Secretary Defects To Rival Camp<\/p>\n

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

Iran’s Supreme Leader is dead, says Trump<\/p>\n

Adebayo: Tinubu’s Emergence Painful Lesson To Nigerians<\/p>\n

AU condemns US\/Israeli airstrikes on Iran, urges restraint<\/p>\n

FG issues advisory to Nigerians in Middle East<\/p>\n

Nigerians Are Hungry, Will Shock You in 2027, Bode George Tells APC<\/p>\n

Nigerian Scholars raise concerns over fee hike in Australia<\/p>\n

Lassa Fever Kills 10 Health Workers in Benue<\/p>\n

Nigerian goalkeeper accused of match-fixing speaks<\/p>\n

FG distributes food items to 1,000 households in Benue<\/p>\n

INEC cant dictate time for candidates nomination Hashim<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Iran vows to respond with crushing attacks<\/p>\n

My Political Testament: How Reform was Refused and Tinubu Emerged<\/p>\n

US troops: Security lifeline or sovereignty gamble<\/p>\n

3 years after, silence at Kolmani oil field<\/p>\n

Politicians should not appoint judges Justice James Ogebe<\/p>\n

Tight Race for Obi as Southern ADC Leaders Endorse Amaechi<\/p>\n

Operator: Why theres currently poor electricity supply across the nation<\/p>\n

Defections Sign of Pressure, Not Strength, Atiku Tells APC<\/p>\n

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

Nigerias GDP grew by 4.07% in Q4 2025 NBS<\/p>\n

NISO: National grid receiving only one-third of required gas supply<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu renews Audis tenure as NSCDC CG<\/p>\n

Gombe Iftar: Coincidence of Ramadan, Lent, a unique opportunity for national rebirth, says Adebayo<\/p>\n

ARISE Honours Chinelo Anohu as Woman of Impact in Africa 2026<\/p>\n

Tinubu Backs Reform Agenda, Reappoints Audi to Head NSCDC<\/p>\n

Troops arrest suspected JAS\/ISWAP logistics supplier on Maiduguri GUbio road<\/p>\n

Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Kaga in Borno<\/p>\n

Female family member of jas\/iswap fighter surrenders to troops in Dikwa in Borno<\/p>\n

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

Sit-at-home in South East: A case of different strokes for different folks<\/p>\n

US-Israeli strikes ‘wholly unprovoked, illegal and illegitimate’ – Iranian foreign minister<\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei feared killed in Israeli airstrike<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup security concerns rise after US-Israel strikes on Iran<\/p>\n

Qatar Airways, Emirates suspend flight operations amid US, Iran attacks<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s crude eyes $80 as US\/ Iran standoff rattles global supply<\/p>\n

US President Trump says Iranians should rise up and take over their government<\/p>\n

Trump acknowledges attacks on Iran may lead to US casualties<\/p>\n

Iran confirms country under on going attacks by Israel<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s oil revenue directive set to deepen fiscal federalism, empower states<\/p>\n

Olawepo-Hashim wants INEC Chairman resigned or face mass action over new election timetable<\/p>\n

Group rallies behind INEC, hails IReV upgrades, transparent result management<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct four family members in Kwara<\/p>\n

Middle East airspace shuts as United States, Israel strike Iran, Tehran retaliates<\/p>\n

People first: Why putting humanity at the centre of Nigeria’s HIV response is not idealism – It is science<\/p>\n

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

Obasanjo hails Tinubus economic reforms, Lagos-Calabar coastal road project<\/p>\n

Edo:Egor APC targets sweeping wins in 4 years<\/p>\n

Nigerias rural electrification agency targets 500 projects in 2026<\/p>\n

US-Isreal\/Iran crises: Kaduna CAN assures pilgrims safety<\/p>\n

Fire incident: Katung sympathises with Jamaa Emirate<\/p>\n

Gombe Iftar: Adebayo preaches focus on justice, not religious division<\/p>\n

Mercy Johnson-Okojie, daughter Purity crowned co-brand ambassadors for Girls Tag<\/p>\n

Alex Mascot Ikwechegh: Lawmaker who assaulted bolt driver quits APGA<\/p>\n

Military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes, many k!lled<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Mexico president speaks on security, mobility arrangements<\/p>\n

UK takes action amid US, Israeli strikes on Iran<\/p>\n

Green Lunar Nigeria pledges support for Armed Forces digitisation drive<\/p>\n

Despite multi-billion naira losses in markets, Kano government budgets meagre amount for fire service<\/p>\n

Iran army chief Amir Hatami killed in Israeli strikes on Tehran<\/p>\n

US-Israeli strikes target Iran supreme leader Khamenei<\/p>\n

Breaking: Tinubu reappoints Abubakar Audi as Commandant-General of NSCDC<\/p>\n

NSCDC operational vehicle crushes civil defence officer to de@th<\/p>\n

Airlines suspend flights to Middle East as US\/IsraelIran war escalates<\/p>\n

Nigerian governor raises alarm over missing 48 children<\/p>\n

Super Eagles goalkeeper speaks on match-fixing allegations<\/p>\n

ADC blames partners for defeat in FCT council polls<\/p>\n

Ogun assembly speaker commits to special seat bill as NAWOJ visits<\/p>\n

Osun: 25 PDP lawmakers move to Accord Party<\/p>\n

ASUU chair lauds Governor Kefas for paying 100% workers salary<\/p>\n

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