{"id":32844,"date":"2026-03-17T04:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T04:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32844"},"modified":"2026-03-17T04:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T04:30:08","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-17-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32844","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 17 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trumps adviser resigns in protest over Iran war<\/p>\n<p>State Visit: Tinubu, Akpabio, 9 Ministers off to United Kingdom<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri<\/p>\n<p>2027: There&#8217;s a Plot to make Tinubu lone presidential candidate &#8211; ADC<\/p>\n<p>NASENI Home Solar Solutions: Bringing Affordable Energy to Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>ADC Alleges Plot to make Tinubu lone presidential candidate in 2027<\/p>\n<p>PDP remains the Dominant party in Bayelsa George Turnah<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu swears in Oyedele as Minister<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus reforms showing early signs of progress Minister<\/p>\n<p>KadPoly: Student leaders dismiss religious bias in dress code enforcement<\/p>\n<p>Abuja-Kaduna Train: NRC Denies Derailment as NSIB Begins Probe<\/p>\n<p>Inflation drops to 15.06% NBS<\/p>\n<p>Fuel hike: How Abuja residents spend minutes bargaining for affordable rides<\/p>\n<p>How security operatives arrested 4 bandits near Akure Airport<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai: Court to rule Tuesday on ICPCs request for fresh 14-day detention<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill Zamfara college director after N20m ransom<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu backs Nigerian medias fight for fair revenue from big tech<\/p>\n<p>Waspapping: Social media critics rough road to freedom<\/p>\n<p>Jigawa: Badarus Ally Dumps APC, Meets Atiku<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Boko Haram hits another military location in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Fuel price hike: Labour seeks tax relief<\/p>\n<p>Mass resignation hits Benue APC as guber aspirants attend PDP meeting<\/p>\n<p>Thugs attack ADC members, destroy equipment, canopies in Cross Rivers<\/p>\n<p>2027: Oil, gas communities back Tinubu for second term<\/p>\n<p>NNPP, Kwankwasiyya accuse APC of attack on members<\/p>\n<p>FG targets women for energy access, digital inclusion, others<\/p>\n<p>CBN removes affidavit requirement for reactivating dormant accounts<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US secret service opens massive recruitment, offers $75,000 incentive<\/p>\n<p>Trump demands more enthusiasm from allies for Hormuz mission<\/p>\n<p>Bomb explosions hit Maiduguri after security forces repel insurgents attacks<\/p>\n<p>Petrol, diesel vessels arrive Nigeria amid price surge<\/p>\n<p>FG activates evacuation plan as Middle East crisis worsens<\/p>\n<p>Probe begins after Kaduna-Abuja train accident injures passengers<\/p>\n<p>2027: Nigerians angry, hungry for change Dickson<\/p>\n<p>NGX ASI hits historic 201,000 mark, investors gain N1.97trn<\/p>\n<p>States account for 48% of public spending Bagudu<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records $96bn crypto transactions SEC DG<\/p>\n<p>Trumps chief of staff Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer<\/p>\n<p>FG fulfils Tinubus promises to DTigress, presents houses, national honours<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill one, abduct seven in Kaduna community<\/p>\n<p>Police detain six officers for extorting trader of 200,000 in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>NEMSA, REAN partner to boost renewable energy compliance<\/p>\n<p>No banditry in Abuja, says Wike<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu begins state visit to UK Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>Credible elections vital to national security INEC chair<\/p>\n<p>PDP tackles Morka, describes APCs claims as delusional<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria losing health workers to japa crisis, minister tells global summit<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy becomes first African artist to gross $3m in Oceania tour<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian artistes generated N60bn from Spotify streams in 2025 Report<\/p>\n<p>UK nursery worker who raped children jailed for 24 years<\/p>\n<p>Inflation dropped slightly to 15.06% in February NBS<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oil Price Spike Offers Revenue Boost for Nigeria, Says Abe<\/p>\n<p>Amupitan: Enduring Credible Elections Remains Priority to Deepen Democratic Process<\/p>\n<p>NSIB Commences Probe of Railway Incident on Rigasa-Idu Passenger Service<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Swears in Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister of State<\/p>\n<p>Again, Emirates Announces Suspension of All Flights to Dubai<\/p>\n<p>Oil Money Unveils Global Money Blueprint on Digital Wealth Creation<\/p>\n<p>Stock Market Advances by N923bn WoW on Buy Interest in BUA Cement<\/p>\n<p>FG: To Curb Nigerias Insecurity, US Role Must Be Supportive, Not Direct Intervention<\/p>\n<p>LP Rules Out Boycott of 2027 Elections<\/p>\n<p>Court Orders Arrest of Businessman Over Alleged N1.2b Fraud<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke Chides Osun APC, SaysFGMight IdealGood Governance, NotPollRigging<\/p>\n<p>PDP: Wikes Camp List Conditions for Peace<\/p>\n<p>ADC Replies APC: We Are Not Inciting Nigerians, We Are Only Speaking for Them<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Group condemns renewed pattern of mass killings, demands end to impunity<br \/>\nMultiple explosions rock Maiduguri after attack on military post<\/p>\n<p>No bandits&#8217; attempt to hijack plane at Akure Airport, says FAAN<\/p>\n<p>No fatalities in train incident near Asham station, says NRC<\/p>\n<p>Cleric links nation\u2019s woes to dearth of focused leadership<\/p>\n<p>Man dies, others injured in Ibadan youth clash<\/p>\n<p>Passengers stranded as trains collide on Kaduna-Abuja track<\/p>\n<p>FAAC silent on January allocation as revenue declines for 5th consecutive month<\/p>\n<p>Rising energy costs threaten Nigerian businesses &#8211; CPPE<\/p>\n<p>Petrol import approvals may undermine Nigeria\u2019s refining push, group tells Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>2027: High expectations from N1.01tr general polls<\/p>\n<p>Four Policemen Remanded Over Owode-Onirin Market Massacre<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom launches AI-powered basic education reform<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After 6-month break, food inflation resumes upward climb, rises 12.12%<\/p>\n<p>States account for 48% of public spending\u2014 Bagudu<\/p>\n<p>Hardship: Civil servants demand N154,000 minimum wage; 120% review<\/p>\n<p>Abia, Firm to sign $200m oil palm plantation MoU<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Court remands Emefiele in EFCC custody over abuse of office<\/p>\n<p>Emefiele not signatory to firms\u2019 accounts in CBN contract fraud case \u2014 Witness<\/p>\n<p>Windshield crack caused air return, no passenger abandoned \u2013 Air Peace<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian artists rake in N60bn on Spotify in 2025 \u2014 Report<\/p>\n<p>APC plotting to destabilise us ahead of 2027 ADC<\/p>\n<p>2 Ansaru commanders facing terrorism trial trained in Libya, DSS tells court<\/p>\n<p>Trump pushes for enthusiasm from allies to secure Hormuz<\/p>\n<p>Rising global oil prices present revenue opportunity for Nigeria Abe<\/p>\n<p>Robots dont pay taxes, Labour warns of revenue loss in platform economy<\/p>\n<p>N9bn Trial: How Malamis wife wired funds via hotels account Witness<\/p>\n<p>Sit-at-Home: Anambra Task Force seals over 1,000 shops at Onitsha Drug Market<\/p>\n<p>S-West leaders to FG, govs: Collaborate to tackle insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Defections wont kill opposition PDP hits APC<\/p>\n<p>Israel begins ground assault against Hezbollah in Lebanon<\/p>\n<p>Troops repel Boko Haram attacks in Borno, Yobe, neutralise several insurgents<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias reforms boosting global confidence, investment Idris<\/p>\n<p>Trump says unclear if new Iran leader is dead or not<\/p>\n<p>Iran supreme leader appoints former Guards chief as military adviser<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy becomes first African artist with highestconcert revenue<\/p>\n<p>US confirms Trump-Xi summit likely to be delayed due to Iran war<\/p>\n<p>INEC urges mass voter education ahead of 2027 poll<\/p>\n<p>Michael B. Jordan pays emotional tribute after winning first Oscar with Sinners<\/p>\n<p>Just in: Nigerias inflation rate drops slightly to 15.06% in February<\/p>\n<p>NDDC moves to curb vandalism of projects in Niger Delta communities<\/p>\n<p>NRC confirms train incident near Asham, says no fatalities recorded<\/p>\n<p>2027 Presidency: Nigerians must vote for ideas, not moneybags Onyema<\/p>\n<p>Well protect your rights, privacy online FG assures Nigerians<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stock Market Index Crosses Historic 200,000 Mark As Rally Extends<\/p>\n<p>Promises Fulfilled As D\u2019Tigress Receive Houses, National Honours<\/p>\n<p>CBN Waives Affidavit Requirement For Dormant Account Reactivation<\/p>\n<p>Ondo Police Arrest Alleged Kidnappers\u2019 Suppliers, Bandits Escape<\/p>\n<p>Customs Intercepts 339,800 Codeine Bottles Worth N3.39bn At Apapa Port<\/p>\n<p>UK Nursery Worker Jailed 24 Years For Sexually Abusing Kids<\/p>\n<p>NLNG Expands Vocational Innovation Business Empowerment Scheme, Inducts 103 New Beneficiaries<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA Arraigns Vessel, 10 Filipinos For Alleged Trafficking Of 20kg Cocaine<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, First Lady Depart for Historic UK State Visit<\/p>\n<p>Naira Gains Further To N1,357\/$<\/p>\n<p>Membership Register: Turaki-led PDP Claims APC Governors Use Data Of Empowerment Schemes<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers Demand Fresh Probe Into 2021 Abduction Of 5 Engineers<\/p>\n<p>Minister Inaugurates APC Media Committee Ahead Of 2026 Convention<\/p>\n<p>SEC Grows Market Capital To N124trn In 2 Years<\/p>\n<p>Inflation Eases Slightly To 15.06% In February \u2013 NBS<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Swears In Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance<\/p>\n<p>2027: Atiku Lacks 1% Of Tinubu\u2019s War Chest \u2014 Momodu<\/p>\n<p>US Slashes Citizenship Renunciation Fee By Over 80%<\/p>\n<p>Oil Climbs Above $100 As Iran War Drags Into 3rd Week<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Peaceful elections, foundation for Nigerias stability INEC chairman<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N8.7bn fraud: How funds were moved to firms linked with Malami, others<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: FG fulfils promise as DTigress receive house documents, national honours in France<\/p>\n<p>APC Benue clarifies attendance of party members at pro-Tinubu support meeting<\/p>\n<p>Two BRT drivers arraigned over alleged fuel siphoning<\/p>\n<p>Apapa Customs intercepts N3.398bn codeine shipment hidden in utensils<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Lagos commissioner joins race for House of Reps<\/p>\n<p>Group advises on Gbagi plaza landlord\/tenants feud<\/p>\n<p>Dickson backs affirmative action for women in politics<\/p>\n<p>Drive exponential growth of economy as Finance Minister of State, Tinubu tasks Oyedele<\/p>\n<p>Michael Jordan reacts to first Best Actor win, says he will keep stepping up<\/p>\n<p>Alleged cyber-bullying: Court threatens to commit Sowores lawyer for contempt<\/p>\n<p>Army personnel raid Abia drugs bunk, arrest three suspects<\/p>\n<p>Inflation eased to 15.06 percent in February, says NBS<\/p>\n<p>Wives of five engineers kidnapped in Ebonyi protest in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Tunji-Ojo rallies support for Tinubus re-election, hosts Iftar for Muslims community in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Delta govt approves N80bn road projects for coastal communities<\/p>\n<p>NRC confirms passengers injured as Abuja-Kaduna train suffers collision<\/p>\n<p>Banditry displaces 500,000 residents in Niger, says Bago<\/p>\n<p>Avoid getting married to broke women, Pastor Okonkwo advises men<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scorecard reveals implementation strides at AfCFTA coordination office<\/p>\n<p>500 cheat death as trains collide on Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor<\/p>\n<p>Journalists urged to embrace peaceful reporting for Nigerias transformation<\/p>\n<p>Alleged cyber-bullying: Court threatens to commit Sowores lawyer for contempt<\/p>\n<p>Wema Bank launches Hackaholics Accelerator 2026 Cohort with 10startups<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Trkiye explore deeper livestock sector partnership opportunities<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Three explosions rock Maiduguri, many feared dead, others wounded<\/p>\n<p>Lagos commuters lose 75% of weekly working hours to traffic<\/p>\n<p>Naira holds gains as rising oil prices support FX market<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Nigerian unemployed graduates do not have skillset necessary for this 21st century\u2019<\/p>\n<p>After more than N7.6tn loss, Southeast markets Monday sit-at-home fades<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s headline inflation eases marginally to 15.06%<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria must confront the rising threat of political violence before 2027<\/p>\n<p>ADC, APC clash over \u2018plot\u2019 to make Tinubu sole candidate<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NRC Confirms Train Incident Near Asham, No Fatalities Recorded<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Condoles With Ex-Science, Tech Minister, Nnaji Over Loss Of Mother<\/p>\n<p>APC Pressuring INEC To Recognise Nafiu Bala As Chairman ADC<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Set For Faster Trade Settlement As CSCS Introduces T+1 System<\/p>\n<p>Fani-Kayode Tackles Dele Momodu Over Tinubu Remarks<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Set To Visit United Kingdom To Strengthen Nigeria-UK Relations<\/p>\n<p>Benue PDP Launches Fresh Strategies To Unseat APC In 2027<\/p>\n<p>Omokri Replies Dele Momodus On Atiku-Obi Joint Ticket<\/p>\n<p>ADC Launches LG Coordinators, Rolls Out Membership Registration In Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>Families Protest In Abuja, Petition Tinubu Over Five Missing Engineers Since 2021<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias Reforms Driving Strong Domestic Capital Mobilisation NGX Group CEO<\/p>\n<p>IGPs Wife Calls For Global Solidarity To Boost Womens Leadership<\/p>\n<p>2027: ESD APC Leaders, Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Eno, Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>United Nigeria Airlines Begins Training For ABUAD Engineering Students<\/p>\n<p>Police, FAAN Disagree Over Invasion of Akure Airport By Bandits<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Two Killed As Bandits Force Bargaja Community To Flee In Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>Senate Wont Pass N58.472 trn 2026 Budget On March 17 As Earlier Proposed<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Receives Sultan Of Sokoto In Private Visit At Aso Rock<\/p>\n<p>Journalists, Not Politicians, Are Real Gatekeepers Of Society Ajadi<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CAF Appeal Committee set to rule on Morocco vs Senegal 2025 AFCON controversy<\/p>\n<p>Few days after Onigbinde, Nwosu exit, another former Super Eagles ace d!es<\/p>\n<p>Why another Abuja-Kaduna train derailed NRC<\/p>\n<p>OPay Launches XtraCova to protect customers from unauthorised transactions<\/p>\n<p>NPA wins Champions Newspapers outstanding agency of the year award<\/p>\n<p>Concerns over Mainas health ahead of court ruling<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Many passengers escape de@th as another AbujaKaduna train derails<\/p>\n<p>AFCON now one of worlds fastest-growing sporting events CAF<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to gross $1m from single concert in 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