{"id":32779,"date":"2026-03-08T05:07:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T05:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32779"},"modified":"2026-03-08T05:07:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T05:07:59","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-8-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32779","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 8 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Iran moves to select next supreme leader within 24 hours Report<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll challenge 2026 Electoral Act in court, says Peter Obi
\n2027: Opposition parties eye consensus over costly direct primaries<\/p>\n

Lagos failed us after my 11-year-old son fell from school building \u2013 Bereaved father<\/p>\n

Nigerians groan over Dangote petrol price hike<\/p>\n

Army mourns as terrorists kill Lt-Col, captain in Katsina, Borno<\/p>\n

PDP factions signal reconciliation after Appeal Court advisory<\/p>\n

Atikus camp drags Bwala over Al Jazeera interview defence<\/p>\n

Israel has conducted 3,400 strikes on Iran since war began Military<\/p>\n

Turkey may deploy F-16s to north Cyprus amid Middle East war<\/p>\n

Longevity a responsibility to serving humanity, says Obasanjo at 89<\/p>\n

Utomi,Nweke task religious leaders on modest living, shaping character<\/p>\n

2027: Group raises concerns over aspirant rivalry in ADC<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Terrorists demand drugs, virgins as ransom, says Afenifere<\/p>\n

NCCE, firm renew pact to expand phonics-based reading in colleges<\/p>\n

Police expand counter-terrorism capacity, approve new bases<\/p>\n

Ekiti PDP gov candidate hails court order directing INEC to publish his name<\/p>\n

Court will decide my 2028 move Aiyedatiwa<\/p>\n

DSS arrests suspected ESN commander, IPOB member in Enugu<\/p>\n

Army buries soldiers killed in Borno operations<\/p>\n

PEBEC calls for public-private collaboration to boost investment in Nigeria<\/p>\n

FG strengthens health sector with new workforce, insurance<\/p>\n

Senator meets defence minister over insecurity in Southern Kaduna<\/p>\n

Makinde urges leaders to reach consensus on Nigerias federalism<\/p>\n

FG diverts traffic on Lagos-Ibadan expressway for Kara bridge repairs<\/p>\n

Lagos LG chair swears in supervisory councillors, others<\/p>\n

Global orthodox Anglican leaders cut ties with Archbishop of Canterbury<\/p>\n

Army moves soldiers to new Kaduna accommodation<\/p>\n

Military kills 45 bandits, loses captain, two soldiers in Katsina<\/p>\n

Google offers CEO $692m pay package<\/p>\n

Insecurity not worsening in Nigeria, says Tinubus aide Bwala<\/p>\n

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

Trump Vows to Escalate War, Iran Regrets Strikes on Neighbours, Apologises<\/p>\n

Troops Apprehend Terrorists Collaborator, Logistics Supplier in Biu, as DHQ Warns Against Spread of Misinformation<\/p>\n

DSS Arrests Suspected Notorious ESN Commander, IPOB Member in Enugu<\/p>\n

FG Panel Confirms Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Forged UNN Certificate<\/p>\n

Senator Karimi Hails Tinubu on Lokoja-Abuja Highway, Seeks Intervention for Other Roads<\/p>\n

Akpabio: Opposition Parties Will Remain in Confusion Till after 2027 Elections<\/p>\n

To Avert Potential Vulnerabilities, CBN Directs Commercial Banks to Conduct Stress Tests<\/p>\n

Peter Obi, Umeh, Ben Obi Officially Register for ADC<\/p>\n

Army Captain, Two Soldiers Killed as Troops Neutralise 45 Bandits in Katsina<\/p>\n

FG Releases Emergency Contacts for Nigerians in Middle East Amid Escalating Crisis<\/p>\n

FG Moves to Calm Concerns as PEBEC Hosts Foreign Investors at Presidential Villa<\/p>\n

CSOs Claims of Irregularities in Deputy Speaker Kalus NYSC, Law School Unfounded<\/p>\n

Group: Why Tinubu May Lose Edo 2.5m Votes Over Imposition Plot<\/p>\n

Shettima To Insurgents: Tinubu Govtll Not Be Cowed By Attempts To Undermine Nations Collective Peace<\/p>\n

Tinubus Visit: New Momentum in Nigeria, UK Cooperation<\/p>\n

More Firms Confirm Participation for 20th Lagos Motor Fair, Africa AutoParts Expo<\/p>\n

Report: CBN Monetary Discipline Will Stabilise FX Rate, Reduce Inflationary Pressure<\/p>\n

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

Petrol price hits N1,040\/litre in Lagos, N1,080 in Abuja<\/p>\n

Kaduna govt seeks CSO support against misinformation, hate speech<\/p>\n

Nigerian Police Force begins training on counter terrorism<\/p>\n

DSS arrests ESN commander who killed 5 policemen, 11 others<\/p>\n

Southwest governors against terrorist invasion of Yorubaland<\/p>\n

Bandits kill three local security men in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Concerns as maritime agencies prioritise revenue generation over trade facilitation<\/p>\n

How Nigeria can achieve gas-led industrialisation \u2013 Shell<\/p>\n

Tariff Hike Row: Shipping companies must engage clearing agents \u2013 Shippers\u2019 Council<\/p>\n

Decline in power from national grid affecting distribution, says BEDC<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, others must obey ADC rules \u2013 Handshake Movement<\/p>\n

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

Iranian body to meet within a day to choose next supreme leader<\/p>\n

Atikus camp slams Bwala, alleges presidential aide requested fake life-threatening alert<\/p>\n

Guards Brigade troops rescue 19 kidnapped victims, kill terrorists in FCT<\/p>\n

FG panel confirms ex-minister forged UNN certificate<\/p>\n

Edo attack: Nobody has monopoly of violence \u2013 Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Renewed B\/Haram attacks: We are on top of the situation COAS<\/p>\n

Bwala accuses Al Jazeeraof opposition-style journalism over past anti-Tinubu comments<\/p>\n

Peter Obi, Senator Umeh officially register with ADC in Anambra<\/p>\n

Police probing attack on ADC office in Rivers Spokesperson<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition parties not ready for polls APC scribe<\/p>\n

Obi vows to challenge Electoral Act in Court, raises concerns over 2027 poll<\/p>\n

Photos: Thugs wreak havoc at Wike-backed PDP congresses in Oyo<\/p>\n

I was once underrated in Nollywood Diana Nyeche<\/p>\n

5 African countries with fastest visa approvals<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigerias representative to United Nations<\/p>\n

10 most peaceful countries in Middle East before Iran war<\/p>\n

UK child killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack<\/p>\n

Just In: DSS arrests alleged ESN commander, suspected IPOB member<\/p>\n

Terrorists demand virgins, Indian hemp, cocaine as ransom Afenifere bemoans onslaught in Yorubaland<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Games: Another gold medal for Gov Umo Enos sports renaissance<\/p>\n

Borno Attack: FG deploys additional tactical assets, intelligence-driven reinforcements Shettima<\/p>\n

CSOs claims of irregularities in my NYSC, Law School attendance unfounded Deputy Speaker, Kalu<\/p>\n

Davidos logistics manager, Israel DMW, loses father at 71<\/p>\n

Igboho urges new ambassadors to partner Tinubu in rebranding Nigerias global image<\/p>\n

Kilimanjaro Climb: Nigeria now tourist destination in Africa Reno<\/p>\n

Google gives CEO new pay deal worth up to $692 million<\/p>\n

Guinea dissolves 40 political parties, main opposition groups<\/p>\n

2027: PDPll field candidates in all elective positions Deputy national sec<\/p>\n

Army, NSCDC forge stronger alliance to combat insecurity in Katsina<\/p>\n

Motorists lament as petrol price hits N1,080, queues reappear at Ibadan filling stations<\/p>\n

Were waiting for US forces at Strait of Hormuz Iran Guards<\/p>\n

Iran president apologises to neighbouring countries for attacks<\/p>\n

Dubai airport suspends operations after interception<\/p>\n

Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, nab suspects in Enugu<\/p>\n

Disquiet in Labour Party as INEC rejects dissolution of excos; issues resolved Usman<\/p>\n

Iran president says country wont surrender to Israel, US<\/p>\n

NDDC has transitioned from transaction to transformation Ogbuku<\/p>\n

Crisis brews for Adeleke as group warns against automatic tickets for defecting lawmakers<\/p>\n

Charly Boy steals show with giant box gift at Obasanjos 89th birthday celebration<\/p>\n

I never said Tinubu created militia to sway election Daniel Bwala<\/p>\n

Iran diplomats vow resistance after Khameneis death<\/p>\n

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

Bwala faults Mehdi Hassan interview, alleges fake quotes from groups<\/p>\n

APC secretary faults opposition over INEC digital membership register deadline<\/p>\n

Afenifere raises alarm over rising terror attacks in southwest<\/p>\n

Mixed reactions over Daniel Bwalas interview with Al Jazeeras Mehdi Hasan<\/p>\n

Nigeria not facing fiscal collapse Edun<\/p>\n

Delta govt begins 2024\/2025 bursary payments March 10<\/p>\n

Sunday Igboho urges new ambassadors to work with Tinubu to improve Nigerias global image<\/p>\n

PAP boss hails South-South governors over peaceful conduct of APC congresses<\/p>\n

Army strengthens global defence partnerships to boost military education<\/p>\n

Delta no-go area for opposition parties, says Oborevwori<\/p>\n

ADC hails court dismissal of Kachikwusuit, condemns burning of Ubima office<\/p>\n

Awolowo was courageous leader who took tough decisions Tinubu<\/p>\n

Borno abductions: Dont succumb to fear, Tinubu tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

Ibrahim is Nigerias UN Permanent Rep,Fani-Kayode gets Germany, Omokri, Mexico<\/p>\n

Tinubu inaugurates committee on Grid Asset Management Company<\/p>\n

Tension in Ebonyi over death of ex-deputy govs father in kidnappers den<\/p>\n

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

Petrol hits \u20a61,080 per litre in Lagos<\/p>\n

Army buries soldiers murdered by terrorists<\/p>\n

FG approves 50,000 additional slots for 2026 NYSC mobilisation<\/p>\n

Death toll in Benue LGA attacks rises to 24<\/p>\n

Petrol hits 1,080 per litre in Lagos<\/p>\n

Gunmen attack Amaechis convoy, raze ADC secretariat in Rivers<\/p>\n

El-Rufai: Family declares detention unlawful, demands release<\/p>\n

Candidates, parties spent over N19bn in 2025 Anambra guber poll Report<\/p>\n

Lokpobiri hails resolution of OPL 245 dispute<\/p>\n

NANS threatens protest over alleged harassment of Nigerians in India<\/p>\n

COE commission partners stakeholder to boost reading skills in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Over 1.9m bags of fertiliser distributed in 2 years FG<\/p>\n

Bwala: Insecurity Not Getting Worse in Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

XE Jet, Nigeria Basketball Federation ink travel deal for D\u2019Tigress<\/p>\n

Adelabu faces ministerial exit as governorship ambition thickens<\/p>\n

Naira posts weekly loss as dollar strength and Middle East tensions drive FX demand<\/p>\n

Seven implications of higher FAAC allocations for state governments<\/p>\n

Electoral Act: Outrage over removal of certificate forgery as ground for election petition<\/p>\n

Fuel queues build as petrol prices cross N1,000 per litre<\/p>\n

Nigerian army kills 45 bandits in renewed militant clash in Katsina<\/p>\n

Over a dozen soldiers, including two officers, killed in fresh Borno attacks<\/p>\n

How tax waiver, FX stability pushed pharma firms\u2019 profits to decade-high<\/p>\n

Africa Finance in Brief: Inflation cools further but risks are rising<\/p>\n

Renewed call in Niger Delta for 35% women affirmative action<\/p>\n

IWD: Adamawa House Leader canvases for women’s empowerment, increased representation in Nigeria<\/p>\n

How chronic kidney disease saps in North East families of financial power<\/p>\n

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

Hoodlums Attack Wike-Controlled PDP LG Congress In Oyo<\/p>\n

NRC Flags Off Extra Abuja-Kaduna Trip<\/p>\n

Customs Canvasses Stakeholders Support For NSW Implementation<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Justifies Establishment Of Three New Varsities In Delta<\/p>\n

Enugu: Troops Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Two Suspects<\/p>\n

Lagos Govt Arrests Three For Tampering With Drainage Infrastructure<\/p>\n

Afenifere Condemns Terrorists Invasion Of Yorubaland<\/p>\n

Ubima Attack: Tinubu Should Guarantee Lives Of Opposition Atiku<\/p>\n

Portable, Carter Efe To Fight As Balmoral, Amir Khan Unveil Boxing Night In Lagos<\/p>\n

Were Targeting To Send 1,000 Out-of-School Children Back To School Foundation<\/p>\n

IWD: Transcorp Hilton Celebrates Women In Leadership<\/p>\n

State Exco: Were Addressing INECs Concerns LP<\/p>\n

Dont Mistake My Calmness For Weakness, Aiyedatiwa Warns<\/p>\n

Delta Govt Begins Disbursement Of 2024\/2025 Bursary Awards<\/p>\n

IWD: Nigeria Needs At Least 500 Sexual Assault Referral Centres FG<\/p>\n

Five Arrested For Open Defecation In Lagos<\/p>\n

EFCC Hands Over Recovered N279m To Wole Soyinka Centre In Lagos<\/p>\n

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

Breaking: Pandemonium as hoodlums attack ex-deputy governors home, injure dozens in Oyo<\/p>\n

Chinyeaka Ohaa: Ex-permanent secretary in Rome, meets Pope Francis<\/p>\n

Families, women greatest beneficiaries as FG hails expansion of social safety nets<\/p>\n

FCT: SSA, foundation deliver ramadan packages to vulnerable families in Abaji<\/p>\n

Middle East crisis: Saudi Arabia issues warning to Iran<\/p>\n

Attacks: Iran apologises to neighbouring countries<\/p>\n

Rep member hails Tinubu, China Harbour on ShabuLafiaMakurdi bypass<\/p>\n

Gender inclusion: Ezekwesili, Abudu, Adaora, others make list of top 20 shining women<\/p>\n

Regional policing system solution to Nigerias insecurity not state police Igbo Union<\/p>\n

2027: Lets reciprocate Tinubu good gesture by massive votes APC Chair<\/p>\n

Defence manufacturing: DICON-D7G boss leads inspection of Nigerias first military jetty in Lagos<\/p>\n

EFCC hands over recovered N279 million to Wole Soyinka Centre<\/p>\n

Olukoyede applauds impact of Proceeds of Crime Act in asset recovery<\/p>\n

Tinubu to Armed Forces: Together we shall prevail, your sacrifice will not be in vain<\/p>\n

Breaking: 30 banks scale CBN recapitalisation hurdles *Full list<\/p>\n

I dont know Celion Dion Arsenal star Saka tells Tems<\/p>\n

Police arrest 9 for kidnap, killing of Ebonyi monarch<\/p>\n

One killed as suspected cultists clash at Ilorin central market<\/p>\n

Kwara: Kidnappers free 9 victims after ransom, abduct another 10<\/p>\n

Belgium APC re-affirms support for Tinubus administration<\/p>\n

2027: Nigerians expect the best from us, INEC chair tells staff<\/p>\n

Alleged certificate fraud: Deputy Speaker given 72hrs to step down<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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