{"id":32770,"date":"2026-03-07T06:22:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32770"},"modified":"2026-03-07T07:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T07:08:09","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-7-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32770","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 7 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US releases Epstein files containing Trump allegations<\/p>\n<p>No deal with Iran except unconditional surrender Trump<\/p>\n<p>Cubas government will fall pretty soon Trump<\/p>\n<p>Passport Scam: US-based Nigerians cry out over activities of \u2018cleric\u2019 linked to Atlanta Consulate<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu renews tenure of three Federal Permanent Secretaries<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria is in a mess \u2013 Utomi<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s N2.5trn mall economy takes hit as Shoprite completes shut-down<\/p>\n<p>Middle East war: How blockade of Strait of Hormuz could hit Nigeria, India, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n<p>Iran rejects Israeli claims of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria, Sahel<\/p>\n<p>US Iran war: Oil marketers raise pump price to N1,100 per litre as crude hits over $100 per barrel<\/p>\n<p>Iran rejects Israeli claims of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria, Sahel<\/p>\n<p>Atiku condemns attack on ADC office in Rivers, calls for independent probe<\/p>\n<p>2027: Amaechi officially joins ADC<\/p>\n<p>30 banks meet CBN recapitalisation requirements<\/p>\n<p>Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup<\/p>\n<p>Stock market closes week with N119bn gain<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu govt risks diplomatic embarrassment over ambassadorial postings ADC warns<\/p>\n<p>Video: Tonto Dikeh holds deliverance prayer for schoolgirl during evangelism outreach<\/p>\n<p>Middle East war: Nigeria releases emergency hotlines for citizens abroad<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu approves additional 50,000 for NYSC mobilisation in 2026<\/p>\n<p>My relationship with you wont last if you dont fear God Oluremi Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Why we targeted US base in UAE Iran Guards<\/p>\n<p>Joeboy admits Tyla deserved Grammy ahead of Nigerian artistes<\/p>\n<p>Israeli envoy accuses Iran of sponsoring Islamic movements to spread terror inNigeria<\/p>\n<p>US oil price soars over 10% after Trump demand on Iran<\/p>\n<p>US lawmaker raises alarm over alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Forgery NYSC certificate allegation against Interior Minister unfounded Force Headquarters<\/p>\n<p>Suspected herdsmen kill about 20, many missing in fresh attack on Benue communities<\/p>\n<p>Terrorists kidnap 10 persons in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Katsina residents blast KEDCO for poor Ramadan power supply<\/p>\n<p>2027: Weve trust deficit to erase INEC<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2027: Four ministers to quit Tinubu\u2019s cabinet<\/p>\n<p>Deadly rise of fraudulent surgeries in hospitals<\/p>\n<p>I expected twins, shocked four babies came out \u2014 Mother detained over N3m bill<\/p>\n<p>No light to watch World Cup, fans mock national grid collapse<\/p>\n<p>NYSC opens portal for registration March 12<\/p>\n<p>Kwara boy, 15, kills guardian after failed poisoning attempt<\/p>\n<p>APCs 30 govs cant intimidate me from presidential poll Obi<\/p>\n<p>Minister hails resolution of OPL 245 dispute<\/p>\n<p>Petrol price to hit N1,050<\/p>\n<p>30 banks meet recapitalisation target<\/p>\n<p>ADC kicks as President posts 65 ambassadors<\/p>\n<p>US-Iran war: Nigerians lose millions in dashed Umrah dreams<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N9bn fraud: EFCC opens trial against Malami, wife<\/p>\n<p>Irish court jails Nigerian over 49,000 romance scam<\/p>\n<p>Politics abroad isnt about what youre getting from the system Canada-based Nigerian councillor, Owodunni<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi seeks probe as thugs attack convoy, ADC secretariat<\/p>\n<p>Only credible polls can restore trust in INEC Amupitan<\/p>\n<p>People told me to run away Father of quadruplets<\/p>\n<p>How Edo man sponsored me from Almajiri school to university Jigawa varsity graduate<\/p>\n<p>Court asks PDP to resolve differences, validates Ekiti candidate<\/p>\n<p>ADC eyes more members after court rejects Kachikwus suit<\/p>\n<p>Economic research group predicts $3bn investment from NSW<\/p>\n<p>NEC secretariat gets N7.9bn amid funding complaints by agencies<\/p>\n<p>MAN warns against illegal recycling of beverage bottles<\/p>\n<p>30 banks met recapitalisation ahead of March deadline CBN<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Dangote refinery hikes petrol price to N995<\/p>\n<p>FG plans to unlock $1tn economy by funding women-led businesses<\/p>\n<p>Delta no-go area for opposition parties, Oborevwori boasts<\/p>\n<p>Leeds tell fans to respect break in play for Ramadan<\/p>\n<p>Awolowos education legacy shaped Nigeria, says Fayemi<\/p>\n<p>Niger gov threatened to revoke FUT Minna campus C of O Alumni<\/p>\n<p>Robbers trail man from bank, steal N10m in Niger<\/p>\n<p>ADC condemns burning of party secretariat in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Dozens feared killed in herders renewed attacks on Benue community<\/p>\n<p>Borno killings: Zulum mourns victims, vows rescue of abducted residents<\/p>\n<p>FG reaffirms commitment to regional cooperation at Lake Chad Basin meeting<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: Pope Leo meets Nigerian bishops during Rome visit<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US, Israel Ramp Up Iran Strikes, FG Urges Stranded Nigerians to Stay Put Until Ceasefire<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 New Ambassadors, High Commissioners<\/p>\n<p>CBN: 30 Banks Have Scaled New Minimum Capital Thresholds, Vows to Maintain Close Supervision<\/p>\n<p>Edun: Nigeria\u2019s Economy Undergoing Correction<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti Guber: Court Orders INEC to Recognise, Publish Oluyede\u2019s Name as PDP Candidate<\/p>\n<p>Lokpobiri, Adoke Hail Final Resolution of 15-Year-Old OPL 245 Dispute<\/p>\n<p>Israel, Iran Envoys Clash over Terror Allegations, Islamic Movement in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Inaugurates 11-Man Committee to Drive Grid Asset Management Company Incorporation<\/p>\n<p>FG Targeting Opposition, Ignoring Ethnic Militias, Atiku Insists After Borno Attack<\/p>\n<p>ADC: Court Throws out Ex-Presidential Candidate, Kachikwus Suit against David Mark-led Leadership<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi Escapes Gunmen Attack in Rivers as Thugs Raze ADC Secretariat<\/p>\n<p>Court Stops Ijaw National Congress Election Over Alleged Candidate Disqualification<\/p>\n<p>PSC Elevates Seven AIGs to Rank of DIG, Tasks Them on Professionalism<\/p>\n<p>IWD 2026: UN Warns Nigerias Democracy at Risk as Women Hold Just 3.9% of Seats<\/p>\n<p>Emulate Jesse Jackson, Foundation Tasks Activists, Political Leaders<\/p>\n<p>$4.5bn Fraud Trial: Witness Tells Court EFCC Forced Him to Implicate Emefiele<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ex parte orders: When suspects use courts to stop cases<\/p>\n<p>Candidates, parties spent over N19bn in 2025 Anambra guber poll \u2013 Report<\/p>\n<p>Despite food price crash, ginger remains out of reach<\/p>\n<p>Senate seeks stricter measures to prevent Ponzi scheme fraud<\/p>\n<p>2027 Elections Under Global Watch, Emeka Anyaoku Warns INEC<\/p>\n<p>Bandits arrested with firearms, tramadol in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Ive not seen copy of signed Electoral Act Makinde<\/p>\n<p>Wives of alleged coup plotters protest 160-day detention<\/p>\n<p>ADC: Rivers Secretariat Attack Assault on Democracy<\/p>\n<p>Suspected bandits nabbed with firearms, tramadol in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>One killed as cult groups clash at Kwara Market<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Assessment: GCC Structural Vulnerability, Drone Warfare Economics, and the Resilience of the Petrodollar System<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: FFK gets Germany, Omokri Mexico as Tinubu posts ambassadors<\/p>\n<p>Obi: How Many More Lives Must Be Lost Before Action Is Taken<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram brags about killing soldiers, vows to turn Borno community to caliphate<\/p>\n<p>Alleged money laundering: Court grants Malami, wife, son N200m bail each<\/p>\n<p>Minor allegedly kills guardian after failed attempts in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Thugs set ADC Secretariat ablaze as Amaechi arrives for registration<\/p>\n<p>Army kills kidnapper, rescues 4 Victims in Edo<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill ex-LG chair in Benue<\/p>\n<p>How SMEs can leverage new tax reform for growth Experts<\/p>\n<p>FG runing 3 budgets, implementing none ADC<\/p>\n<p>C\/River lawmaker suspended indefinitely over alleged assault on wife<\/p>\n<p>Deputy governors long battle for political survival<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus economic reforms yielding measurable results minister<\/p>\n<p>EFCC: How Emefieles lawyer was arrested with $2m cash<\/p>\n<p>PDP, LP missing as INEC releases final list for Osun guber<\/p>\n<p>N2.4bn fraud charges: Ex-aviation minister Oduah begins refund of alleged looted funds<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Bayelsa governor, Dickson dumps PDP for NDC<\/p>\n<p>How Nigerias net reserves rose by 772% to $34.8bn in 2yrs<\/p>\n<p>Senate panel urges CBN to strengthen oversight of fintechs<\/p>\n<p>Why FAAN officials vacated access gates after Tinubus directive on cashless policy<\/p>\n<p>50 interconnected mini grids completed REA<\/p>\n<p>FG moves to commercialise scientific researches<\/p>\n<p>Only 3 Benue LGAs facing threat Gov. Alia<\/p>\n<p>Bandits abduct 4 in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>FG to use AI to track irregular migrants<\/p>\n<p>Wike promises C of O to indigenous people of FCT<\/p>\n<p>Police arraign man for allegedly assaulting brother<\/p>\n<p>Senate panel summons Kyari, Ex-NNPCL officials over N210trn discrepancies<\/p>\n<p>Bandits impose 10-day lockdown, N30m levy on Zamfara community<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Troops thwart terror assault in Borno, neutralise insurgent commanders<\/p>\n<p>FRSC moves to restore core values<\/p>\n<p>Health: DUFUHS begins treatment of over 200 patients with respiratory diseases at Ebonyi rice mill<\/p>\n<p>2025 Batch A stream one Corps members to pass-out 31st March, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Reps consider legal framework for Nigerias decarbonisation plan<\/p>\n<p>Impacts of climate change: How agencies gathered to strengthen early warnings for Health in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>CAF postpones WAFCON 2026<\/p>\n<p>Victims family receive foam, bed, rapper, roofing sheets, cash<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu appoints four new permanent secretaries to strengthen leadership, service delivery<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kuwait shutting oil production as storage fills up<\/p>\n<p>Urban boom, climate doom: Ajegunle-Ikorodu built-up area surges 500%, as flood risk soars<\/p>\n<p>Meet five Nigerian ambassadors assigned to Africa\u2019s largest economies<\/p>\n<p>Thugs attack ADC office in Rivers as Amaechi registers<\/p>\n<p>Iran backing Islamic groups in Nigeria, Israeli envoy alleges<\/p>\n<p>How tax waiver, FX stability pushed pharma firms\u2019 profits to decade-high<\/p>\n<p>CBN says 30 banks meet capital threshold, three undergoing verification<\/p>\n<p>Bodies litter streets of Borno village, as terrorists vow to stay in Ngoshe till Eid-el-Fitr<\/p>\n<p>Full list of 65 ambassadors and countries they are posted to by President Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Troops lose officer, repel multiple attacks on four Borno villages<\/p>\n<p>Rent crisis forces young workers back to childhood bedrooms<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Appoints Jimoh Ibrahim As Nigerias Permanent Representative To UN<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Osun SSG Felicitates Deji Adeleke At 69<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Commends Offor For Medical Book Distribution<\/p>\n<p>FG Spends N700bn Insuring 199,275 Farmers Across The Country Kyari<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Cert Forgery: Police Clear Interior Minister, Tunji -Ojo<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Unlocking Entrepreneurship Potentials Of Women To Lead AfCFTA FG<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio Hails Osita Ngwu For Investment In Education<\/p>\n<p>MEast Crisis: Dangote Refinery Hikes Fuel Gantry Price To N995<\/p>\n<p>30 Banks Meet CBNs Minimum Capital Threshold<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dry season: NCDC intensifies surveillance as meningitis risk rises<\/p>\n<p>Belgium APC re-affirms support for Tinubus administration<\/p>\n<p>2027: Nigerians expect the best from us, INEC chair tells staff<\/p>\n<p>Alleged certificate fraud: Deputy Speaker given 72hrs to step down<\/p>\n<p>CSO raises the alarm over child malnutrition crisis in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>DIG Frank Mba bows out after 34 years, as PSC screens 7 AIGs<\/p>\n<p>Parties wobbling preparedness for 2027 polls<\/p>\n<p>Governor Bago issued 300 Cs of O in 3 months Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Reps plan legal backing for countrys decarbonisation policy<\/p>\n<p>Money laundering: Malami, son, wife granted bail, to remain in custody until<\/p>\n<p>Alia mourns as herdsmen Kill 12 in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian equities market sustains bullish run, gains N119bn<\/p>\n<p>Housing crisis: How agents fleece prospective tenants in Abuja Investigation<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VANGUARD US releases Epstein files containing Trump allegations No deal with Iran except unconditional surrender Trump Cubas government will fall pretty soon Trump Passport Scam: US-based Nigerians cry out over activities of \u2018cleric\u2019 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