{"id":32831,"date":"2026-03-15T04:32:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T04:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32831"},"modified":"2026-03-15T04:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T04:32:47","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-15-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32831","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 15 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US embassy in Iraq hit as Middle East war enters third week<\/p>\n

Explosion hits Jewish school in Amsterdam<\/p>\n

Bandits killed 20 soldiers, others in Friday attack \u2013 Plateau group<\/p>\n

Reconciliation: Wike, PDP govs\u2019 camps hold talks Monday<\/p>\n

Nigerians hit as Iran rains missiles on UAE<\/p>\n

NYSC delay traps thousands of poly graduates<\/p>\n

Impatience behind high divorce rates \u2013 Octogenarian married for 53 years<\/p>\n

Nigerian football mourns as 1980 AFCON hero Nwosu dies<\/p>\n

Why B\u2019Haram, ISWAP are after military bases<\/p>\n

No stranded passenger in London-Abuja flight, Air Peace reacts to NCAA summon<\/p>\n

Osimhen scores as Galatasaray beat stanbul Baakehir 3-0<\/p>\n

US hoists flag over embassy in Venezuela after seven-year hiatus<\/p>\n

German philospher Jurgen Habermas dies at 96<\/p>\n

Opposition leader Bobi Wine flees Uganda, says deputy to lead party<\/p>\n

Army foils ISWAP attack in Borno<\/p>\n

Benue gov calls for rescue of abducted girl, missing villagers<\/p>\n

Army arrests suspected attacker in Benue community<\/p>\n

Two police applicants arrested with forged NECO results in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Fire guts motor park in Kwara, destroys two vehicles<\/p>\n

19-year-old Mercedes Antonelli becomes youngest pole-sitter in F1 history<\/p>\n

Anambra arrests native doctor for unlawful practices<\/p>\n

Police recover four stolen vehicles, arrest suspects in Kano<\/p>\n

Thugs attack Benue PDP media consultant, set car ablaze<\/p>\n

Anambra, Saudi firm sign strategic MoU to accelerate technology investment<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu dies at 62<\/p>\n

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

NUC Approves More Programmes For Newgate University Minna<\/p>\n

Tunji-Ojo: We Cant Surmount Insecurity, Achieve Economic Aspirations Amid Inefficiencies in Public Service<\/p>\n

NILDC Backs Salihu Bakari Girei for Adamawa Gov<\/p>\n

Soludo s Wife Inaugurates 100 Anambra Ladies for Skills Training in CCTV, AC, Tricycle Repairs<\/p>\n

NDDC Sensitises Youths, Stakeholders on Community Ownership, Protection of Facilities<\/p>\n

Kaduna Polytechnic Reacts to Viral Video Alleging Unfair Dress Code Enforcement<\/p>\n

Plateau Court Declares FourYear Tenure for LG Chairmen, Strikes Down States TwoYear Provision as Unconstitutional<\/p>\n

VC Warns 4,355 ATBU Matriculating Students Against Cultism, Hard Drugs, Malpractices<\/p>\n

NAMA Explains Delay in Deployment of Mobile Control Tower at Lagos Airport after Fire Incident<\/p>\n

Aikpokpo-Martins Vs Deputy Speaker Kalu: A Prosecution That Should Never Have Been<\/p>\n

IMN, Others Stage Pro-Palestine Protest in Kano, Condemn Attack on Iran<\/p>\n

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

APC defends Tinubu reforms amid rising poverty concerns<\/p>\n

NCAA summons Air Peace over passenger complaints, flight disruptions<\/p>\n

Lagos resumes monthly sanitation exercise, urges residents\u2019 compliance<\/p>\n

Oil Crisis: Group Backs Tantita Security Services on Pipelines Surveillance<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs a clean political break from the past to solve its problems \u2014 Adebayo<\/p>\n

Public-private sector collaboration will deepen Nigeria\u2019s response to security challenges \u2013 Igbodipe<\/p>\n

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

Explosions rock Baghdad as security sources say US embassy attacked<\/p>\n

Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities<\/p>\n

Middle East War: No petrol, no food for Nigerians<\/p>\n

Middle East war: Nigeria earns more dollars as Nigerians reel under staggering cost of living<\/p>\n

NCAA summons Air Peace over stranded passengers, flight disruptions<\/p>\n

You must confront Tinubu over Nigerian Christians\u2019 killings \u2013 UK lawmakers tell Starmer<\/p>\n

Nigerias future at risk over neglected boy child Aregbesola<\/p>\n

No problem with Iranian supreme leader after reported injuries Minister<\/p>\n

German philosopher Jurgen Habermas dies age 96<\/p>\n

Ignore purported dissolution of Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo excos, Turaki-led PDP tells members<\/p>\n

Terrorists kill 20 security operatives in Plateau ambush<\/p>\n

Video: Pope Leo meets second group of Nigerian bishops in Rome<\/p>\n

Fuludu hails Tinubu for sustaining Tantita contract, calls for continued artnership<\/p>\n

Iran ambassador calls for global action on Palestinian crisis<\/p>\n

How microchip exposed use of racehorse meat in beef meal<\/p>\n

Superhighway projects will attract economic benefits for SEast Umahi<\/p>\n

2027: Well work hard to ensure Obi emerges ADC presidential candidate Okonkwo<\/p>\n

Alia condemns Apa killings, assures Benue communities of improved security<\/p>\n

I have no problem with Reps Deputy Speaker Orji Kalu<\/p>\n

Nigerian student, one other die after plasma donation in Canada<\/p>\n

18-yr-old boy stabbed to death by friend in Ondo<\/p>\n

EFCC hands over $225,895, 62.79m to foreign victims of fraud<\/p>\n

Presidency takes direct control of Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau<\/p>\n

Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war<\/p>\n

Trump administration lashes out at CNN over Iran war<\/p>\n

Trump says Iran totally defeated, wants a deal he wont accept<\/p>\n

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

ADC Announces Timetable For 2026 Nationwide Congresses, National Convention<\/p>\n

Rick Ross Lists Fela Kuti, Burna Boy As Dream Collaborators<\/p>\n

ADC Disowns \u2018Nationwide Aspirants\u2019 Seminar\u2019 Notice, Warns Against Fake Communication<\/p>\n

ADC Holds National Convention On April 14<\/p>\n

Stakeholders To Brainstorm On Regional Development At West Africa Infrastructure Expo<\/p>\n

Oil, Gas Communities Urge Tinubu To Seek Second Term, Vow 10m Votes<\/p>\n

FAAC Disburses N1.894trn February Revenue To FG, States, LGAs<\/p>\n

ADC Mischievously Misleading Nigerians On 63% Poverty Rate \u2013 APC<\/p>\n

Strengthen Citizens\u2019 Participation In Democracy, IPAC Chair Urges<\/p>\n

NUPRC Activates \u2018Drill Or Drop\u2019 To End Dormant Oil Licences<\/p>\n

Akpabio Inaugurates APC Convention Sub-Committee on Programmes, Events<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Denies Ban On Large Bottled Alcohol, Says Enforcement Targets Sachet Drinks<\/p>\n

Benue Attack: Police Recover 6 Bodies Of Apa Farmers<\/p>\n

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

NCAA summons Air Peace over flight disruptions, stranded passengers<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Wikes ally emerge Bayelsa PDP chairman<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Fayoses ally emerges new Ekiti PDP chairman<\/p>\n

Confusion at Osun INEC office as IPAC electoral committee fails to show up for election<\/p>\n

APC accuses ADC of misleading Nigerians over poverty report, defends Tinubus reforms<\/p>\n

Delta CP seeks partnership with traditional institutions to tackle crime<\/p>\n

Women empowerment key to mechanized agriculture growth Gov Sani<\/p>\n

DHQ: Troops firmly in control of North-East bases<\/p>\n

Fuel price hike: Presidency counters Obi, says strategic reserve not solution<\/p>\n

Stakeholders launch mobile app to track fake antibiotics, boost access to genuine drugs<\/p>\n

NEMA warns against fire disasters, health risks as temperature rises<\/p>\n

Appeal court ruling does not affect our leadership, says ADC<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Nigerian football legend Henry Nwosu dies at 62<\/p>\n

Troops repel gunmens ambush after responding to communal dispute in Cross River<\/p>\n

Group backs Tantita, demands sustained pipelines surveillance<\/p>\n

Oyo APC boss Adeyemo urges APC LG chairmen to uphold loyalty, fairness<\/p>\n

Rick Ross lists Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, Burna Boy as dream collaborators<\/p>\n

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

Thugs attack PDP chieftain, set car ablaze in Benue<\/p>\n

1,300 per litre: Tinubu saved Nigeria from global fuel crisis, says Uzodimma<\/p>\n

PDP: Wikes faction holds congress in Kano<\/p>\n

Kwara: Fire guts motor park housing 38 vehicles<\/p>\n

Casualties as Bandits, Soldiers exchange gunfire in Plateau<\/p>\n

Bandits gun down Soldiers, vigilantes in Plateau<\/p>\n

Lagos resumes monthly environmental sanitation after 10 years<\/p>\n

Nigeria back from the brink, says Tinubu<\/p>\n

Mining Marshals Commander Files N20bn Defamation Suit Against Lawyer, Journalist<\/p>\n

Divide and Conquer: The US and Israels Detrimental Influence in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Court jails 5 for exhuming corpse, removing eyes in Gombe<\/p>\n

US offers $10m reward for information on Irans Supreme Leader Khamenei, others<\/p>\n

NOA, ICRC canvass quick treatment of gunshot wound victims<\/p>\n

3 to die by hanging for murdering pharmacist<\/p>\n

Tinubu relocates NSIB from Aviation Ministry to Presidency<\/p>\n

Stakeholders advocate access to justice for women<\/p>\n

CSO backs NASS probe of NNPCL pipeline surveillance contract<\/p>\n

2027: If opposition is serious theyll put Amaechi or Obi forward Akande<\/p>\n

Navy seizes 17,500 litres of stolen crude, destroys illegal refinery<\/p>\n

How Middle East tensions should force a rethink of Nigeria, Africas oil dependency<\/p>\n

Arik Airs engine failure damaged 23 aircraft components Investigators<\/p>\n

Privacy Violation: FG Threatens Sanctions Against Content Creators<\/p>\n

Health facility project started 16 years ago abandoned in FCT community<\/p>\n

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

Police Conference Funds Not Diverted, Says Conference Organizer, Shina Philips<\/p>\n

Health: Glaucoma causes irreversible blindness if not diagnosed on timeExpert<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs a clean political break, not a historic disaster like Tinubu Adebayo<\/p>\n

Oyebanji lauds Ekiti citizens for States top rating in fiscal transparency<\/p>\n

DisCos face liquidity pressure as NERC orders N20.33bn meter refunds<\/p>\n

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

Henry Nwosu: 10 things to know about Nigerian football legend<\/p>\n

NCAA summons Air Peace over flight disruptions, delayed refunds, others<\/p>\n

20 soldiers, vigilantes killed in Plateau as military denies beheading claim<\/p>\n

TCN to cut power to parts of Lagos for line maintenance<\/p>\n

Naira gains N27 in weekly trade as external reserves cross $50bn<\/p>\n

Tinubu reveals economy was too broke to pay airline debts<\/p>\n

Profit rebound unlocks N1.7trn windfall for shareholders<\/p>\n

AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Bank earnings rise, gold surges, inflation risks return<\/p>\n

CBN caps new mobile banking transfers at N20,000 for 24 hours<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s import lifeline faces shock as strait of Hormouz closure disrupts global trade<\/p>\n

Global mobility: How Africans can navigate the new era of citizenship, access and opportunity – Nechi
\nMiddle East crisis could hand Nigeria up to N30trn in oil windfall<\/p>\n

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

Heatwave: NEMA Cautions Nigerians On Fire Outbreaks, Health Risk<\/p>\n

Nigeria Highlights Gender Equality Efforts At UN Womens Commission<\/p>\n

Troops Thwart Boko Haram Attack In Bita Community<\/p>\n

Wike Camp Elects 39 New PDP Executives In Kano<\/p>\n

Ex-Super Eagles Midfielder, Henry Nwosu Dies At 62<\/p>\n

2027: PDP Slams APC Over Economic Hardship In Lagos<\/p>\n

Lagos Govt Resumes Monthly Environmental Sanitation April 25<\/p>\n

Anambra Security Arrests Native Doctor Over Illegal Practices<\/p>\n

BUA Cement Donates N400m Farming Inputs To Communities Displaced By Sokoto Operations<\/p>\n

Herdsmen Kill 20 Cashew Farmers, Abduct Young Girl In Benue Community<\/p>\n

FG To Strengthen Partnership With Indigenous Contractors In Roads Construction Umahi<\/p>\n

U.S. Places $10m Bounty On Irans Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei<\/p>\n

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

ADC adopts consensus model for congresses, opens membership registration<\/p>\n

KadPoly clears students barred over dress code, orders probe<\/p>\n

State congress: Kano PDP announces concensus leadership<\/p>\n

Group unveils digital platform for skilled professionals in Edo<\/p>\n

2027: South-east youth group backs Ned Nwokos Senate return<\/p>\n

Anthony Joshua set for ring return after challenging months<\/p>\n

Referees committee chairman resigns over corruption allegations<\/p>\n

FGs road projects to open economic corridors in south-east Umahi<\/p>\n

U.S place $10m bounty on Iran Supreme Leader, others<\/p>\n

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