{"id":32763,"date":"2026-03-05T03:48:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T03:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32763"},"modified":"2026-03-05T03:48:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T03:48:15","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-5-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32763","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 5 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Galatasaray sets \u20ac150m price tag for Osimhen as PSG pushes to \u20ac120m<\/p>\n

FG strengthens mining reforms to boost global competitiveness<\/p>\n

Federal High Court summons INEC chairman over contempt charge<\/p>\n

Does the 48-team World Cup format favour smaller nations?<\/p>\n

NDLEA nabs fugitive drug lord wanted by Nigeria, UK<\/p>\n

Textiles Union Leaders Commend FG New Industrial Policy<\/p>\n

Police role will make or break 2027 elections, says IGP Disu<\/p>\n

FRSC deploys team to end extortion, abuse by officers<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill two, demand N25m ransom for three abducted victims in Kogi communities<\/p>\n

Weak policy implementation threatens 3mbpd oil ambition, SPE warns<\/p>\n

Experts back penalty waiver to unlock tax compliance, boost govt revenue<\/p>\n

Lekki Port accounts for 40.6% of Nigeria\u2019s cargo throughput amid 24.8% surge<\/p>\n

NNPC leads in fuel price increase amid fear of scarcity in Nigeria<\/p>\n

NNPCL maintains lead in Top 500 African companies<\/p>\n

Subscribers seek transparent implementation of failed airtime refund policy<\/p>\n

Akume to represent Tinubu at Jesse Jackson burial<\/p>\n

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

Alleged terrorism: AGF takes over Malami, son\u2019s trial<\/p>\n

State police: IG sets up panel to propose framework<\/p>\n

Lagos prosecutes 4,000 residents for illegal waste dumping<\/p>\n

Power firms install 677,942 meters in one year<\/p>\n

NIPCO to deploy 20 new CNG stations nationwide<\/p>\n

Group projects 40% freight hike on US-Iran crisis<\/p>\n

Five-year port drug seizures hit N3tn \u2013 Report<\/p>\n

Party infighting, litigations disrupt election planning \u2014 INEC<\/p>\n

FEC approves new digital postcode system for faster mail delivery<\/p>\n

128 boxers jostle for 10 slots at Commonwealth Games trials<\/p>\n

FG, firm partner to enforce solar mini-grid standards<\/p>\n

FG approves N9.99bn for HIV medication, cancer treatment equipment<\/p>\n

Trade minister demands measurable outcomes for AfCFTA gains, WTO leverage<\/p>\n

Ondo youths fault APC for holding congress despite court order<\/p>\n

Reps demand fresh submissions from Customs, CBN, others over pre-shipment activities<\/p>\n

Gbajabiamila distributes textbooks, others to 8,000 Lagos students<\/p>\n

Reps threaten arrest warrant as BOI shuns investigative hearing<\/p>\n

Women in IT moves to empower female students in technology<\/p>\n

Tinubu hails Obasanjos towering influence at 89<\/p>\n

Tinubu sends Akume, four others to Jesse Jacksons funeral<\/p>\n

Anambra set for Soludos swearing-in, approves 604m for key projects<\/p>\n

AGF, CSOs differ over human rights defenders protection bill<\/p>\n

Kogi opens bids to select consultants for new water projects<\/p>\n

Army chief unveils locally-made combat vehicles, hails Tinubus defence policy<\/p>\n

Interior minister sues activist for cyberstalking<\/p>\n

Apologise to Iran for siding with Israel, Oluwo tells Trump<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Tinubu suspends cashless airport toll gate system over gridlock<\/p>\n

CBN raises gold reserves to $3.5bn<\/p>\n

Nosh Expands Digital Services with New eSIM Offering<\/p>\n

NBA condemns beating, abuse of Yobe lawyer by police<\/p>\n

Disu pledges police neutrality ahead of 2027 elections<\/p>\n

2027: APC France mobilises Nigerians abroad for Tinubu<\/p>\n

Police monitoring local Islamic groups over Middle East crisis IG<\/p>\n

BREAKING: FIFA dashes Super Eagles World Cup hope, confirms DR Congo in play-off tournament<\/p>\n

CNG offers jobs, cleaner future, says NSE<\/p>\n

Disu inaugurates state police implementation committee<\/p>\n

Competence, not zoning, will decide Oyo 2027 candidate LP<\/p>\n

Tinubus fiscal reforms keeping Nigeria off global top debt list Jimoh Ibrahim<\/p>\n

Morning recap: VAT hits record N1tn, UK stops study visas for four countries, DisCos owe customers N20bn, other top stories<\/p>\n

Asylum surge: UK stops study visas for four countries<\/p>\n

South Africa unveils 2026 World Cup kit<\/p>\n

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

Gbajabiamila: Nigeria to Launch Landmark National Single Trade Window March 27<\/p>\n

2027: Non-Transparent Primaries May Undermine Public Trust, Destabilise Electoral Process, INEC Warns<\/p>\n

Enugu APC Now United, Ready to Deliver Mbah in 2027, Says ALGON Deputy Chair<\/p>\n

From Penury to Plenty: How Gov Eno Transformed Lives in Erosion-Ravaged Landscape<\/p>\n

APC Congress: Abia Ready to Deliver Tinubu in 2027, Says Deputy Speaker Kalu<\/p>\n

FG Drags Social Crusader to Court for Allegedly Cyberstalking Interior Minister<\/p>\n

NPA Report Reveals Export-led Trade Expansion, Signaling Progress in FG Economic Diversification<\/p>\n

Fitch: FX Liquidity Rebound Eases $1.7bn Eurobond Refinancing Risk for Nigerian Banks<\/p>\n

Amid Housing, Infrastructure Deficit, Cement Manufacturers Amassed N6.55trn Revenue in 2025<\/p>\n

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

Economic hardship: Parents move wards from private to public schools<\/p>\n

2026 W\u2019CUP: FIFA confirms DR Congo for play-offs, ends Nigeria\u2019s hopes<\/p>\n

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran supreme leader\u2019s son tipped as successor<\/p>\n

US says 17,500 Americans returned from war zone<\/p>\n

FEC approves major road projects, Carter bridge demolition<\/p>\n

Tinubu used diplomacy to prevent U.S. action against Nigeria Aremu<\/p>\n

Wike promises FCT indigenous population Cs of O<\/p>\n

Tinubu celebrates Obasanjos towering influence at 89<\/p>\n

Tinubu sends delegation to attend Jesse Jacksons burial in U.S.<\/p>\n

Uzoka-Anite praises Tinubu for redeployment to Budget Ministry<\/p>\n

Brazil police arrest businessman in bank scandal rattling elite<\/p>\n

You owe the Iranians an apology Oluwo tells Trump<\/p>\n

Nigeria woos investors with $10bn annual utilization of steel, others<\/p>\n

Iran threatens Israeli embassies globally if Lebanon mission targeted<\/p>\n

Gov. Nwifuru urges vocational, skills-based education to boost job opportunities<\/p>\n

Danger averted as historic tree falls in Enugu metropolis<\/p>\n

NNPP urges INEC to prioritize restoring public confidence over party disputes<\/p>\n

Tinubu proposes Grid Asset Management Company to fix power sector<\/p>\n

Florida family sues Google after Gemini allegedly coachedman to commit suicide<\/p>\n

Contempt Charge: Court orders INEC Chairman to appear on March 10<\/p>\n

Iran says Trump dragged Americans into unfair war<\/p>\n

CBN receives locally sourced LBMA-Standard Gold into foreign reserves<\/p>\n

INEC chairman warns poor party democracy could undermine 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Osogbo communities protest epileptic power supply<\/p>\n

At least 87 dead after US sinks Iranian warship<\/p>\n

Police monitoring Middle East tensions for Nigerian impact IGP<\/p>\n

Tinubu swears in Tunji Disu as 23rd Inspector-General of Police<\/p>\n

We have what it takes to win Abia in 2027 Reps Deputy Speaker<\/p>\n

How Iran war is impacting Russia-Ukraine conflict Report<\/p>\n

Atiku engages South-East power brokers ahead of ADC 2027 primaries<\/p>\n

No sacred cows in police, zero tolerance for 2027 election misconduct IGP Disu<\/p>\n

Weve issued 40,000 Go Cashless cards FAAN<\/p>\n

2027: APC France chapter backs President Tinubu\/Shettima joint ticket<\/p>\n

Labour backs FGs textile revival plan, says 650,000 jobs could return<\/p>\n

Time to go: Dubais super-rich pay megabucks to flee<\/p>\n

10 Middle East countries with most powerful militaries in 2026<\/p>\n

Yelwata massacre: Again, trial of 9 suspected terrorists stalled<\/p>\n

Kounde, Balde out for Barca ahead of Newcastle Champions<\/p>\n

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

FG Approves \u20a69.99bn For HIV Medication, Cancer Centres<\/p>\n

Land Documents Top Lists Of Items Recovered At El-Rufai\u2019 s House<\/p>\n

Senate Moves To Tighten CBN Oversight Of Fintechs, Target Ponzi Schemes<\/p>\n

Minister Tasks CDS On New Anti-Terror Strategy, Clarifies US Role<\/p>\n

Tinubu Renews Appointment Of NIPSS DG, Omotayo For 4 Years<\/p>\n

Omokri To Hoist Nigerian Flag Atop Mount Kilimanjaro In Rebranding Push<\/p>\n

Tax Reforms Will Lift Nigerians Out Of Poverty \u2014 Shettima<\/p>\n

Wike Promises FCT Indigenous People CofO On Ancestral Lands<\/p>\n

El-Rufai Shuns ICPC Queries, Says Battle Will Be In Court<\/p>\n

Senate Strengthens CBN\u2019s Regulation Of Fintech Operations, Mulls Stricter Measures Against Ponzi Schemes<\/p>\n

FG Imposes 6-year Ban On Establishment Of New Tertiary Institutions<\/p>\n

Reps Threaten to Compel BOI Appearance in DFIs Probe<\/p>\n

IGP Disu Inaugurates Committee For State Police<\/p>\n

Clearing Agents Kick As Shipping Lines Defy Shippers\u2019 Council, Raise Charges<\/p>\n

Audu Seeks Strategic EU Investment In Nigeria\u2019s Steel Sector At Germany Forum<\/p>\n

Maguire\u2019s Greek Sentence Reduced To 15-Month Suspended Term<\/p>\n

Senate Strengthens CBN\u2019s Regulation of Fintech Operations, Mulls Stricter Measures Against Ponzi Schemes<\/p>\n

FG Approves N5.6bn Carter Bridge Design<\/p>\n

National Value Leadership Course Participants Urged To Champion Nation-building<\/p>\n

Reps Demand Details Of Customs, NPA, CBN, NACCIMA Involvement In Pre-Shipment<\/p>\n

Iran Postpones Khamenei\u2019s State Funeral Over Expected Massive Turnout<\/p>\n

TCN\u2019s $1.16bn Donor-funded Projects Boost Line Upgrades to 240MW, Delivers 82 Transformers<\/p>\n

US Submarine Sank Iranian Warship In Indian Ocean \u2013 US Defense Secretary<\/p>\n

FG To Launch National Single Window March 27<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria to launch National Single Window for trade March 27<\/p>\n

Defence minister urges Service Chiefs to devise new strategies to combat terrorism<\/p>\n

FG opposes human rights defenders bill, says its duplication of legislations<\/p>\n

FEC approves major road projects, Carter Bridge demolition<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Angry residents block Abuja highway over rising kidnappings, killings in Ondo<\/p>\n

Tinubu proposes grid asset Management Company to fix power sector<\/p>\n

Akpabio leads Senate push to tighten Fintech oversight, probe Ponzi schemes, Crypto regulation<\/p>\n

Oluwo cautions Trump over Middle East crisis, saying Irans reprisal attack affecting world economy<\/p>\n

EFCC, ICPC chairmen decry delays in high-profile corruption cases<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu suspends airport cashless policy<\/p>\n

CBN boosts foreign reserves with $3.5bn Gold Stockpile<\/p>\n

Kefas sues for unity, inclusiveness as Taraba APC elects new executives<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku intensifies southeast consultations, meets ADC, Igbo leaders<\/p>\n

FG, Malaria Consortium unveil four-year strategy to tackle disease<\/p>\n

Mixed reactions as Sunday Igboho rocks APC-branded cap<\/p>\n

IGP to officers: I will apply dismissal approach where necessary<\/p>\n

Nigeria worth US$104bn climate smart investment by 2030, says Reps committee<\/p>\n

12 states have enacted tax harmonisation law Minister designate, Taiwo Oyedele<\/p>\n

Disu assures Nigerians of intelligence-driven policing, prioritises officers welfare<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: INEC tasks political parties to adopt issue-based campaigns<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Super Eagles out as FIFA confirms DR Congo spot in 2026 World Cup<\/p>\n

Northern govs urged to prioritise tourism as strategic driver of economic growth<\/p>\n

NPA: Nigeria ports post 24.8% cargo growth, 205.8% transhipment surge in 2025<\/p>\n

\u00a0 <\/strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Outrage over suspension of cleric who criticised Tinubu<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu suspends FAANs cashless policy<\/p>\n

2027: I Have No Anointed Candidates Uba Sani<\/p>\n

We are not afraid of State Police Disu<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Tinubu swears in Tunji Disu as IGP<\/p>\n

El-Rufai: Why I shunned ICPC questions<\/p>\n

Charging booth operator killed as Lakurawa terrorists raid Sokoto village<\/p>\n

2 Sokoto kidnap victims deliver babies in bandits den<\/p>\n

Kano: Court sentences 2 to death for killing groom<\/p>\n

2 killed, 8 injured in Boko Haram attack in Yobe<\/p>\n

Protesters block Ondo highway over kidnappings<\/p>\n

FG rolls out livestock strategy to end farmer-herder clashes in Benue<\/p>\n

Adichies son: 3 doctors suspended over alleged negligence<\/p>\n

FG launches $552m fund to reform basic education<\/p>\n

FG suspends Christian pilgrimage over Middle-East crisis<\/p>\n

Army deploys GOC to lead anti-bandit operations in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Lassa fever kills dozens in Taraba, Benue as cases rise<\/p>\n

Businesses bleed as blackout worsens<\/p>\n

Defections: Adamawa PDP constitutes interim committee<\/p>\n

Fintiri forwards 3 nominees for commissioner positions<\/p>\n

Kano Assembly swears in 2 new members<\/p>\n

Political sins ll not lead politicians to hell fire Oshiomhole<\/p>\n

CBNs small rate cut that signals bigger shift<\/p>\n

FCTA to begin enforcement on land use contraventions, others<\/p>\n

China marks Lantern Festival, pushes for womens inclusion<\/p>\n

FG working on evacuation plans for Nigerians in Iran<\/p>\n

Iran: US Congress moves to curb Trumps<\/p>\n

Union Bank boosts employees wellness with Fitfeb<\/p>\n

El-Rufai: DSS arrests security agents over alleged bribery<\/p>\n

Tinubu nominates Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance<\/p>\n

Petrol rises to N980\/L across states<\/p>\n

Nigerian ports record 24.8% growth in cargo throughput<\/p>\n

IATA laments Middle East crisis, urges states to protect civil aviation<\/p>\n

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

Trump and Rubio give conflicting accounts of why the US struck Iran<\/p>\n

From Beirut to Tehran: The collapse of diplomacy and the rise of permanent war<\/p>\n

How Tinubu\u2019s cabinet reshuffle reached the White House before his Minister did<\/p>\n

FG launches National Single Window platform March 27 – Presidency<\/p>\n

Nigerians feel pinch of US-Iran war as petrol jumps 13% in 48 hours<\/p>\n

FG approves GIS-enabled digital postcode to tackle logistics gaps, boost e-commerce<\/p>\n

Tinubu mulls law to float Power Grid Assets company<\/p>\n

Reps panel backs climate finance bank to unlock $104bn investment opportunity<\/p>\n

Justice Minister opposes human rights protection bill<\/p>\n

CBN adds locally refined LBMA-standard Gold to reserves<\/p>\n

Tinubu presides over first 2026 FEC, swears in Disu as 23rd IGP, Commissioners of RMAFC, FCSC<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s new industrial plan needs legislation to spark boom<\/p>\n

Budget defence exposes deep funding crisis across MDAs<\/p>\n

Blackout persists despite completion of gas plant maintenance<\/p>\n

Senate expands CBN\u2019s oversight powers to fintech, shuns proposal for standalone regulator<\/p>\n

How Tinubu\u2019s cabinet reshuffle reached the White House before his Minister did<\/p>\n

US Embassy cancels Abuja visa appointments over protest fears amid escalating US-Iran conflict<\/p>\n

Fertilizer prices may spike as Iran bans food, agricultural exports<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Suspends Implementation Of Electronic Payment At Airports<\/p>\n

Ex-UNIOSUN Staff Arraigned Over Alleged Defamatory Publication Against VC, Lecturer<\/p>\n

Bayelsa Is Home, Says Chief Of Air Staff<\/p>\n

Aniagwu Attributes Peaceful APC Congress To Oborevworis Inclusive Leadership<\/p>\n

41 Osogbo Communities Storm IBEDC Office, Protest Epileptic Power Supply<\/p>\n

Danfodiyo Varsity Matriculates 6,505 Students For 2025\/2026 Academic Session<\/p>\n

CBN Takes Custody Of Locally Sourced Gold In Foreign Reserves<\/p>\n

League Of Imams Urges Nigerians To Shun Protests Over US-Israel-Iran Conflict<\/p>\n

Nigeria Records N2.96trn Company Income Tax In Q3 2025<\/p>\n

Apple Features Fela Song In New MacBook Launch<\/p>\n

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

INEC promotes 2,339 senior staffers<\/p>\n

Reps okay budget report of polytechnics, query computer council<\/p>\n

Congress: Oyo APC elects new state exco<\/p>\n

APC Benue congress returns Omale as Chairman<\/p>\n

Commissioners, deputy Chief of Staff quit Edo government<\/p>\n

Gombe: APC strengthens hold in Yamaltu\/Deba as SDP, NNPP, LP executives defect<\/p>\n

National Assembly goes digital<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders immediate release of funds for space assets maintenance<\/p>\n

House of Representatives issue final summons to REA, NEP bosses<\/p>\n

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