{"id":32855,"date":"2026-03-19T05:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32855"},"modified":"2026-03-19T05:13:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T05:13:25","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-19-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32855","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 19 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s financial reforms have strengthened shock resistance, investor confidence \u2014 CBN<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Balance of Payment falls 38% to $4.23bn in 2025<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan declares Friday as Shawwal 1, urges prayers<\/p>\n

NANS protest in Osun over poor power supply<\/p>\n

Murderers must pay for killing Irans Larijani -Khamenei<\/p>\n

Nigerias current account surplus drops 26% to $14.04bn in 2025<\/p>\n

Anambra Local Govt renames Limca Road after Emeka Anyaoku<\/p>\n

Iran womens football team return home after asylum tussle<\/p>\n

Iran president announces assassination of intelligence minister<\/p>\n

Taraba varsity ASUU suspends month-long strike after 500m Govt intervention<\/p>\n

Rivers police arrest suspect, recover decomposed body in Igbo-Etche murder case<\/p>\n

Iran wasnt rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia confirms Eid-el-Fitr for Friday; Nigerians await Sultans declaration<\/p>\n

2027: ADC stakeholders call for Southern presidential ticket<\/p>\n

U.S. Embassy in Nigeria to close for Eid-El-Fitr holiday<\/p>\n

Terrorists death toll rises to 80 in Mallam Fatori battle<\/p>\n

Umahi invites EFCC, ICPC to probe ministry projects for transparency<\/p>\n

Senegal govt demands CAF corruption probe after AFCON 2025 title ruling<\/p>\n

Demolition: Uba Sani compensates victims with plots of land<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze former spokesman urges Anioma support for Nwokos senate return<\/p>\n

Senate assures Nigerians concerns on state police will be addressed<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise 80 Boko Haram\/ISWAP fighters in Bornos Mallam Fatori<\/p>\n

CDS urges Borno, Yobe residents to take ownership in fight against Boko Haram\/ISWAP<\/p>\n

ISWAP suffers heavy losses in Malam Fatori, death toll rises to 75<\/p>\n

Nigerias financial reforms draw international investors, signal shift to long-term capital<\/p>\n

El-Rufais detention shows drift toward dictatorship, ADC tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Delta Commissioner renovates market, builds school pavilion in Igbide<\/p>\n

Enugu has a Lee Kuan Yew in Governor Mbah, says Onyekachi<\/p>\n

Cardoso: Nigerias financial reforms boost shock resistance, investor confidence<\/p>\n

FG seals three Ogun factories over unsafe conditions, rising deaths<\/p>\n

Lagos Council Manager dies in India after battle with cancer<\/p>\n

2027: Host communities urge parties to zone Rivers governorship to Ogoni<\/p>\n

Nigeria receives 11,520 doses of groundbreaking HIV prevention injection<\/p>\n

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

Highway danger: Oyo students beg FERMA for speed breakers<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Britain set for fresh security alliance<\/p>\n

Sultan declares Friday Eid, police, NSCDC mobilise nationwide<\/p>\n

AFCON: Global outrage as CAF hands Senegal\u2019s cup to Morocco<\/p>\n

Troops kill three ISWAP commanders, 80 fighters in Borno<\/p>\n

2027: Kwara, C\u2019River mandate resignation for officials seeking office<\/p>\n

Dangote imported $3.74bn crude in 2025 \u2013 CBN<\/p>\n

Imported petrol undercuts local supply by N94<\/p>\n

EFCC returns N3.94bn recovered funds to NNPCL<\/p>\n

TikToker fears for safety after exposing BRT crisis<\/p>\n

NDDC trains 500 NDelta youths on CNG autogas conversion<\/p>\n

Iran ambassador praises SAfrica ties, urges BRICS support<\/p>\n

NSCDC busts illegal crude oil dump site in Rivers<\/p>\n

PICTORIAL: Tinubu, First Lady meet royals on historic UK state visit<\/p>\n

NANS protests poor electricity supply<\/p>\n

Borno bombing: Yobe gov donates N10m, condoles victims families<\/p>\n

Anambra LG renames road after Commonwealth ex-secretary-general<\/p>\n

Court affirms citizens right to film officers in public<\/p>\n

ACF condemns fresh attacks, seeks total review of security strategies<\/p>\n

AU condemns Borno bombings, offers condolences<\/p>\n

Obidient movement finance director resigns, cites poor coordination<\/p>\n

Recapitalised banks key to Nigerias $1tn economy push Cardoso<\/p>\n

220 Nigerians studying in UK under presidential amnesty programme FG<\/p>\n

IG presents N2.4bn cheques to families of fallen officers<\/p>\n

Gunmen kidnap four cocoa farmers in Oyo<\/p>\n

Soldiers kill ISWAP commanders, over 60 fighters in Borno- Army<\/p>\n

NSCDC arrests six suspected railway sleeper vandals in Kano<\/p>\n

Senegal govt seeks probe into AFCON 2025 decision<\/p>\n

Why convoys cannot fully protect oil tankers from Iran attacks- Report<\/p>\n

Lagos court fines ship, 10 sailors $6m for cocaine smuggling NDLEA<\/p>\n

Israeli air raids kill 12, level buildings in Lebanon<\/p>\n

Uber seeks dialogue as Lagos drivers continue strike<\/p>\n

Chelle drops Osimhen, Nwabali from Eagles Iran, Jordan ties<\/p>\n

Court dismisses ex-IG cyberbullying case against Sowore<\/p>\n

2027: Group intensifies call for Christian governor in Kwara<\/p>\n

Police kill one kidnapper, rescue three kidnap victims in Delta,<\/p>\n

Sanusi meets govs delegation as Kano emirship dispute persists<\/p>\n

Police probe mans viral claim of killing 32 in Oyo<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Seeks UK\u2019s Support to Curb Terrorism in Nigeria, Africa<\/p>\n

Shettima: Those Behind Recent Attacks Across Nigeria Will Be Decisively Confronted<\/p>\n

Crude Price Crosses $110 as Iran Vows Retaliation after Attack on Oil Facilities<\/p>\n

Sultan of Sokoto Declares Friday as Shawwal for Celebration of Eid-el-Fitr<\/p>\n

Court Slams $6m Fine on Ship, 10 Filipino Sailors Over Cocaine Trafficking<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Sweden Deepen Ties on Trade, Innovation, Regional Stability<\/p>\n

NSIA, UK\u2019s Asset Green, Sign $496m Deal to Transform Nigeria\u2019s Dairy Sector<\/p>\n

At Africa Capital Forum in London, Cardoso Declares Reforms Have Bolstered Shock Resilience, Confidence<\/p>\n

Insecurity: NAS Demands Ban on NYSC Postings to High-risk States<\/p>\n

News in Photographs: Tinubu, First Lady Arrive Windsor to Meet King Charles, Queen Camilla<\/p>\n

In Borno, Troops Kill Over 80 Terrorists, Commanders<\/p>\n

Security Experts: Ethnic Profiling Reinforces Harmful Stereotypes, Undermines National Stability<\/p>\n

FG Drives Collaborative Efforts on Inmate Reintegration, Social Protection<\/p>\n

UK-Nigeria Bilateral Deal at an All-Time High of 8.1 Billion<\/p>\n

LCCI Calls for Policy to Sustain Moderation of Inflation Pressure<\/p>\n

NLNG Inaugurates 6.5-tonne Gas Dispensing Facility, Inducts 103 Trainees<\/p>\n

INTERPOL: 45,000 Malicious IP Addresses Taken Down in International Cyber Operation<\/p>\n

Tinubu Orders Political Appointees Seeking Elective Offices in 2027 to Resign by March 31<\/p>\n

Adherence to Rules of Engagement Supports Intelligence-driven Operations, Declares COAS<\/p>\n

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

Amnesty programme: \u20188,000 studying in Nigeria, 220 in UK\u2019<\/p>\n

SpaceX, AI titans top global surge of over 1,700 unicorns<\/p>\n

EFCC recovers N4b, returns funds to NNPCL<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s current account surplus dropped 26% to $14.04b in 2025<\/p>\n

Maiduguri bomb blast: Groups urge deployment of technology, end to killings<\/p>\n

Commuters, motorists lament return of checkpoints in Borno, Yobe<\/p>\n

NSCDC deploys 1,070 personnel across Delta ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations<\/p>\n

Africa\u2019s public debts near $1.2 trillion amid refinance burden, fiscal shocks<\/p>\n

Experts urge policy shift to turn W’Africa\u2019s green energy into bankable assets<\/p>\n

Market operator unveils N3 billion strategic investment plan<\/p>\n

Electricity consumers worry as 16 states falter on decentralisation<\/p>\n

$15m BII funding targets Nigeria\u2019s power gap, renewable<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu moves to recruit 25 canvassers in each polling unit<\/p>\n

CAF right to strip Senegal of AFCON title, says Adelabu<\/p>\n

NBTE blames polytechnics for delayed NYSC mobilisation<\/p>\n

Energy economist warns Nigeria\u2019s electricity system collapsing under its own weight<\/p>\n

NAS calls for better funding, merit-based leadership in varsities<\/p>\n

Stakeholders seek oral health integration into primary healthcare<\/p>\n

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

Oil Surge May Derail Rate Cuts, Inflation Fight, Cardoso Warns<\/p>\n

Traditional Rulers, Foreigners Behind Illegal Mining In Cross River \u2014 Obono-Obla<\/p>\n

WADA Delays Potential Trump Ban Until After World Cup<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s UK Visit Will Secure \u00a3746m Port Deal \u2014 APC<\/p>\n

NEMA Delivers Medical Supplies, Relief Materials To Maiduguri Explosion Victims<\/p>\n

Nenadi-led LP Says Its Committed To Credible Primary Poll On May 23<\/p>\n

220 Nigerians Studying In UK Under Amnesty Programme \u2014 FG<\/p>\n

FG To Establish Coventry University Campus In Lagos<\/p>\n

FG\u2019 Waiver Policy Pushes Nigeria\u2019s Food Import Bill 4-year High<\/p>\n

FG Advocates Savings, Investment, Endowments As Development Tools<\/p>\n

Middle East Conflict: Nigeria Has Petrol For 30 Days Supply, Major Marketers Assure<\/p>\n

Umahi Invites ICPC, EFCC To Scrutinise Federal Road Projects<\/p>\n

Cardoso Declares Nigeria\u2019s Economy Battle-hardened, No Longer Fragile<\/p>\n

ACF Seeks Urgent FG, Security Response To Bomb Explosions<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery, Remittances Boost Balance Of Payment To $4.23bn Surplus<\/p>\n

NRC Restores Abuja\u2013Kaduna Train Services After Monday\u2019s Disruption<\/p>\n

IPOB Stages UK Protest, Demands Freedom For Nnamdi Kanu<\/p>\n

2027: Labour Party Fixes May 23 For Presidential Primary Election<\/p>\n

ARCON N60bn Fine: Facebook Knows Fate On May 14<\/p>\n

NBA: Thunder Beat Magic To Clinch Play-off Sport<\/p>\n

King Charles, Queen Camilla Receive Tinubu, Wife At Windsor Castle<\/p>\n

Sea Robbers Attack Vessel At Eko Support Terminal, Apapa Port<\/p>\n

COWA Launches Adopt-a-School Campaign To Groom Young Environmental Stewards<\/p>\n

Investors Laud Nigeria\u2019s Financial Sector Reforms At London Africa Capital Forum<\/p>\n

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

Borno attacks: NGF advocates sustained vigilance, coordinated security approach<\/p>\n

UK State visit: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to preach at Lambeth Palace Thursday<\/p>\n

IWD: Habeeb Okunola Foundation empowers, honours women in Brampton<\/p>\n

Nigeria seeks long-term capital as reforms win global trust<\/p>\n

Olubadan to launch Ibadan guards, food initiative to boost security, welfare<\/p>\n

State Police: Barau receives IGPs committee, says Nigerians concerns will be addressed<\/p>\n

Peller breaks silence on Benin palace controversy, N395m lawsuit<\/p>\n

Four kidnapped, one rescued along CRIN in Ibadan<\/p>\n

10 Filipino sailors convicted, fined $6million for 20kg cocaine trafficking<\/p>\n

Nigeria deserves well-prepared teachers for national development, says NCCE<\/p>\n

Osun Reps aspirant Alalade unveils plan to localise Tinubus Renewed Hope agenda<\/p>\n

How God changed my story after 16 years in music Spyro<\/p>\n

Fubara says N80.8bn Rivers road project 90% complete, eyes April commissioning<\/p>\n

Coalition to rally Edo students nationwide for Tinubus re-election<\/p>\n

Tinubu celebrates Ahmed, lauds role in CNG, youth mobilisation<\/p>\n

Labour Party fixes May 23 for presidential primary, suspends 25 members over alleged anti-party activities<\/p>\n

Eid-ul-Fitr: NSCDC boss orders deployment of 53,500 operatives nationwide<\/p>\n

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

Eid-el-Fitr: Police, NSCDC beef up security nationwide<\/p>\n

Why Bala Mohammed foot drags on defection<\/p>\n

Man loses 4 sons to Maiduguri explosions<\/p>\n

EU urged to stop blocking developing countries from accessing vaccines<\/p>\n

State Police: Barau receives IGPs committee, says Nigerians concerns will be addressed<\/p>\n

ADC to Nigerians: Its El-Rufai today, it could be you tomorrow<\/p>\n

Nwabali out, Okoye in as Chelle invites 23 players for 4-nation friendly tournament<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Sanusi will lead Sallah Durbar in Kano Govt<\/p>\n

Labour Party fixes May 23 for presidential primary<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Governors delegation meets emir Sanusi amid Sallah durbar controversy<\/p>\n

AFCON: Senegal reject CAF ruling, to initiate appeal<\/p>\n

Bomb Blast: IGP Visits Borno, Meets Victims<\/p>\n

30 days after, ICPC fails to arraign El-Rufai<\/p>\n

Bandits attack immigration outpost in Niger, kidnap officer, cart rifles<\/p>\n

Northern group raises concern over Nigerias democratic trajectory<\/p>\n

Maiduguri blasts: Army warns of multiple suicide bombers; death toll rises to 26<\/p>\n

Pregnant woman, nursing mother abducted in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Oba of Benin suspends palace queen, chiefs<\/p>\n

FG declares Thursday, Friday public holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr<\/p>\n

Bala Mohammed, Saraki to lead PDP reconciliation committee<\/p>\n

Residents seek solution as water crisis lingers in FCT communities<\/p>\n

Wike orders demolition of structure on green area in Guzape<\/p>\n

Tinubu Support Group concludes Ramadan feeding in FCT<\/p>\n

50 oil blocks: NUPRC notifies pre-qualified applicants<\/p>\n

Report flags FX volatility, cybersecurity exposure as major threats<\/p>\n

Solar is best option to close Nigerias energy gap<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets $20bn yearly from space sector<\/p>\n

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

45 million more to face hunger if Middle East conflict deepens – UN<\/p>\n

Bandits displaced by military operations expanding into Kano, probing Southwest routes – Report<\/p>\n

2027 Election Insights: No real-time results, no trust?<\/p>\n

Nigeria must address tax barriers to unlock ethical finance \u2013 Isiaka Lawal<\/p>\n

New terminal baggage chaos exposes fragile aviation infrastructure<\/p>\n

Middle East war threatens to erase hard-won inflation gains – Cardoso<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Eurobond yields rise as Iran conflict affects sentiment<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Service chiefs arrive Maiduguri<\/p>\n

Gulf Arab states want US, Israel to decapitate Iranian regime before ending war<\/p>\n

High labour, logistics costs squeeze farmers amid petrol price hike<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s national academies and the intellectual foundations of development<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s equity boom pushes market value beyond N130trn<\/p>\n

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

FG Seals 3 Factories Over Safety Violations In Ogun<\/p>\n

OPay Launches XtraCova With Up to 5m Protection For Unauthorised Transactions<\/p>\n

El-Rufais Continued Detention Illegal, Unconstitutional ADC<\/p>\n

Fubara Pays Tribute To Uma Ukpais Global Christian Evangelism<\/p>\n

How Gov Aliyu Is Charting Sokotos Path For The Next Half-Century<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: AIbom CP Salutes Muslims, Assures On Hitch-Free Celebration<\/p>\n

Tinubu Group Appoints Seasoned Journalist Agbebiyi Media Director<\/p>\n

Sallah: Nasarawa Speaker Doles Out N30m To Constituents<\/p>\n

NSE President Challenges Engineers To Tackle Africas Food Crisis<\/p>\n

Tinubu UK Trip To Boost Nigerias Economic Growth Lagos APC<\/p>\n

Failure To Educate Millions Of Children Fuels Nigerias Crises Expert<\/p>\n

2027 Polls: LP Fixes May 23 To Elect Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria: State Police committee makes fresh move<\/p>\n

El-Rufai: ADC petitions AI, other human rights group<\/p>\n

Governor Alias education reforms signal new direction for Benue<\/p>\n

2027: Shehu Tukur and the quest to keep Nasarawa working<\/p>\n

Northern APC youth group backs Umahi amid protest over NELFAN engineers<\/p>\n

NAF airstrikes decimate terrorists hideout, neutralise scores<\/p>\n

LP crisis: Abure escapes as party axes ex-scribe Farouk, Ifoh, others<\/p>\n

IGP presents 2.43bn insurance, welfare cheques to 1,075 deceased officers families<\/p>\n

Nothing to hide, Umahi invites EFCC to review ministrys projects<\/p>\n

Official: King Charles, Queen Camilla welcome President Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi at Windsor Castle<\/p>\n

Stop ethnicity-based labels in security operations, experts, stakeholders warn<\/p>\n

2027: Suleja demands Niger East senatorial seat, claims 27 years marginalisation<\/p>\n

Chelle drops Osimhen, Nwabali from Super Eagles squad for Iran, Jordan friendlies *Full list<\/p>\n

Manifesto: ADC National Chairman receives interim report, harps on holistic reforms<\/p>\n

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