{"id":32858,"date":"2026-03-20T05:10:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32858"},"modified":"2026-03-20T05:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:10:29","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-20-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32858","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 20 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Messi scores 900th career goal, joins Ronaldo in exclusive club<\/p>\n

Nigeria agrees to receive offenders, failed asylum seekers from UK<\/p>\n

ADC: Nigeria’s 4th Place in Global Terror Ranking Confirms Tinubu’s Failure<\/p>\n

Poor power supply: Were addressing gas supply challenges FG<\/p>\n

NYSC Official arrested over female corpers death<\/p>\n

Suspected militia kill 3 police officers, 5 civilians in Taraba<\/p>\n

Jos Christians solidify bond with Muslims, Share food during Ramadan<\/p>\n

No regrets over my actions, Malami vows to fight charges<\/p>\n

Osimhen faces spell on sidelines after fractured arm in Liverpool defeat<\/p>\n

Morocco signals readiness for WAFCON after AFCON appeal victory<\/p>\n

Prices of vegetable crash; staple foods soar in Taraba ahead Sallah<\/p>\n

Nigerian, UK firms sign MoU to develop $496m livestock production platform<\/p>\n

Court orders man to sweep mosque from where he stole cables<\/p>\n

Abductors of FCT communities members send account details for ransom communities<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Wike faction gives conditions for reconciliation<\/p>\n

Man arrested for allegedly defiling stepdaughter, her friend in Edo<\/p>\n

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

NATO allies in talks on best way to reopen Hormuz Strait<\/p>\n

Crude oil price inches close to $110\/b<\/p>\n

NSIB launches probe into AbujaKaduna train incident<\/p>\n

New tax regime will protect lower-income households Oyedele<\/p>\n

Bolt introduces health insurance plan for Nigerian driver-partners<\/p>\n

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

US approves over $16bn in arms sales to Gulf states hit by Iran war<\/p>\n

Fernandez completely committed to Chelsea, insists Rosenior<\/p>\n

Starmer pushes strategic UK-Nigeria alliance with N1.4tn fresh deal<\/p>\n

Arms shortage undermines anti-terror war in Nigeria, Africa \u2013 Stockholm report<\/p>\n

Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis<\/p>\n

Panic as lorry crashes into Anambra church, catches fire<\/p>\n

$11m fraud: US moves to revoke Nigerian\u2019s citizenship<\/p>\n

Nigeria spends N9tn importing petrol<\/p>\n

FIFA introduces rule mandating female coaches in womens football<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: Bauchi gov tasks residents on unity, compassion<\/p>\n

Truck crashes into church, catches fire in Anambra<\/p>\n

FIFA insists World Cup will hold as scheduled despite Iran uncertainty<\/p>\n

Dont attack Iran gas fields, Trump tells Netanyahu<\/p>\n

Iran to mark Eid al-Fitr on Saturday<\/p>\n

Facebook moves to attract TikTok, YouTube creators with $3,000 monthly<\/p>\n

Malabu oil challenges FGs OPL 245 settlement, threatens lawsuit<\/p>\n

Maiduguri blasts: JNI demands security overhaul<\/p>\n

First republic politician Adelakuns son joins Oyo gov race<\/p>\n

NDelta group urges army to vacate Rivers community skills centre<\/p>\n

Censors board honours Nollywood star Toyin Abraham with box office award<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: Makinde, Alaafin felicitate Muslims<\/p>\n

Reps warn of imminent petrol scarcity, price hike<\/p>\n

Encourage children to join police, ex-DIG urges Osun parents<\/p>\n

Dele Momodu, Fani-Kayode, Omokri in war of words over Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: Ogun ex-LG boss backs Iyabo Obasanjo for governorship<\/p>\n

NUPRC probes gas bubbling in Rivers community<\/p>\n

ADC blasts Tinubu over Nigerias global terrorism index<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK seal 746m deal to redevelop Tin Can, Apapa ports<\/p>\n

Experts link solar fire to poor installation, substandard products<\/p>\n

PDP slams APC-led government over Nigerias global terrorism index<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria, UK Seal 746m Landmark Deal to Rebuild Lagos Ports, Deepen Trade Partnership<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK Sign Agreements on Migration, Border Security, Business Visas<\/p>\n

Lack of Political Will, Corruption Undermining Nigerias Economic Reforms, Economist Warns<\/p>\n

Intensify Offensive, Strengthen Intelligence Architecture, CDS Orders Commanders<\/p>\n

NCDMB, MJD Launch Pipeline Engineering, Corrosion Control Training<\/p>\n

NCDMB, Firms Launch Pipeline, Engineering Corrosion Control Training<\/p>\n

For the Record: Speech by King Charles III at the State Banquet In Honour of President Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi<\/p>\n

For the Record: President Tinubus Speech at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle<\/p>\n

Solad Hits Carbon Market with First Renewable Energy Certificate Sale<\/p>\n

Yoruba Ronu Flays NAssembly over Exclusion of Certificate Forgery in Election Petitions<\/p>\n

NCDMB, Firms Launches Pipeline, Engineering Corrosion Control Training<\/p>\n

2,000 Educators to Converge on Awka for Third South East Educators Conference<\/p>\n

Optiva Capital Partners Hosts Alakija for Landmark IWD Leadership Event<\/p>\n

Eleven Poets to Headline World Poetry Day in Lagos<\/p>\n

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

8m Nigerians vulnerable as Telegram users face cyberattacks<\/p>\n

UK lures Nigeria into migration deal to return failed asylum seekers, foreign criminals<\/p>\n

ADC knocks Tinubu over rising terror attacks<\/p>\n

ADC faults ASUU, CSOs over silence on certificate forgery law<\/p>\n

Stakeholders worry over data shortage in healthcare delivery<\/p>\n

Edo communities urge FG on Tompolo\u2019s pipeline surveillance contract<\/p>\n

Terrorism: \u2018CDS did not accuse Borno, Yobe residents of complicity\u2019<\/p>\n

World Bank: Smarter water use may create 245 million jobs in Africa<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Starmer seal \u00a3746m port deal, push deeper Nigeria-UK trade ties<\/p>\n

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

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

Facebook to pay TikTok, YouTube creators $3,000 monthly<\/p>\n

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

Trump says told Netanyahu not to attack Iran gas fields<\/p>\n

US considers lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea<\/p>\n

Fresh fears of higher petrol price as crude hits $114 per barrel<\/p>\n

Insecurity: NAS warns against posting corps members to high-risk states<\/p>\n

Subsidy removal shifted the financial burden from government to the people, but it also unlocked a flood of revenue for<\/p>\n

Supreme Court dismisses 39-year-old suit over Anambra\u2019s Trans-Nkissi Layout acquisition<\/p>\n

Nigeria records highest Civic Freedom violations in West Africa, S4C report shows<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK sign deal for deportation of failed asylum seekers, offenders<\/p>\n

IWD 2026: Water crisis denies millions of Nigerian women basic rights \u2013 WaterAid<\/p>\n

FG moves to integrate ex-offenders into national social register<\/p>\n

Iran war could end \u2018faster than people think\u2019 \u2013 Netanyahu<\/p>\n

Ndume to Tinubu: Prioritise security, ignore decamping politicians<\/p>\n

Netanyahu says Iran no longer able to enrich uranium, build ballistic missiles<\/p>\n

Iran war: US approves over $16bn in arms sales to Gulf states<\/p>\n

Bandits kill three policemen, vigilante leader in Taraba<\/p>\n

Iran demands clarity from Germany on US airbase Ramstein<\/p>\n

Tinubu pushes Starmer for beefed-up trade, anti-terror pact amid global crisis<\/p>\n

Early findings link Bille Gas Seepage to subsurface activity NUPRC<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK agree 746m deal to upgrade Tin Can, Apapa ports<\/p>\n

Alleged public stripping, assault: Obaseki sues DSS, AGF, others for 500m<\/p>\n

Repositioning the ONSA for Nigerias security challenges<\/p>\n

New Morocco coach praises well-deserved Cup of Nations decision<\/p>\n

Nigeria Bleeds: NLC urges political leaders to end violence at Eid-el-Kabir<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: Governor Idris felicitates with Muslims, vows continued development in Kebbi<\/p>\n

Troops kill over 200 terrorists in fresh North-East offensive as CDS, COAS visit frontline<\/p>\n

Tinubu holds talks with UK PM Starmer, witnesses 746m ports deal signing<\/p>\n

Christians in Kwara demand Christian governor in 2027 elections<\/p>\n

ADC faults silence of ASUU, civil societies on proposed certificate forgery law<\/p>\n

Senegal free to challenge AFCON 2025 title ruling, says CAF president<\/p>\n

Borno bombings expose security failures, Njoku slams government response<\/p>\n

RIRS bans unauthorised tax collection, orders MDAs to stop direct revenue drive<\/p>\n

I found safety in UK during military era Tinubu<\/p>\n

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

FG shuts Oyo factory over environmental violations<\/p>\n

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

Reps Committee Warns Of Fuel Scarcity, Price Hike In 48 Hours<\/p>\n

FG Calls For Stronger PPP To Drive Correctional Centre<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK Seal \u00a3746m Deal To Rebuild Apapa, Tin Can Ports<\/p>\n

ACF Warns Rising Poverty, Hardship Could Trigger Public Protests<\/p>\n

Natasha Seeks Fire Service Contract After Okene Blaze Claims Lives<\/p>\n

NDCCITMA, NDDC Task Niger Deltans On Investing<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK Customs To Tackle \u00a31.2bn Trade Imbalance With Digital Initiative<\/p>\n

Facebook Targets TikTok, YouTube Creators With $3,000 Monthly Pay<\/p>\n

Adamawa: APC, Ex-PDP Leaders In Yola South Unite Ahead Of 2027<\/p>\n

Spyro\u2019s Post Boosts Digital Momentum For NLP 2026 Conference<\/p>\n

Parental Blessings Critical To Fulfilment Of Purpose \u2014 Komaiya<\/p>\n

UK \u2018Complicit\u2019 In Nigeria\u2019s Woes, Says Timi Frank, Slams Tinubu\u2019s State Visit<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu will keep funding amnesty programme, says Minister<\/p>\n

FG addressing persistent gas supply challenges Minister<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK sign MoU on migration, border security, expansion of business visas<\/p>\n

NOA raises alarm over electoral distrust, calls for reforms ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK sign three agreements to boost bilateral cooperation<\/p>\n

King Charles III wows guests with Nigerian languages at banquet for Tinubu<\/p>\n

NIMC leverages Tinubus UK visit to expand Diaspora NIN enrolment<\/p>\n

Police arrest four siblings over alleged murder of security guard in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Aviator Betting Trends in Bangladesh 2026: The Rise of Bhalo Platform<\/p>\n

Tinubu meets Starmer in London, witnesses 746m ports deal signing<\/p>\n

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

Iran to boycott U.S. matches but compete at 2026 World Cup \u2014 Taj<\/p>\n

Sucide Bombing returns to North-East after six years<\/p>\n

Galatasaray Blow: Osimhen fractures arm, set for surgery<\/p>\n

How Nigerian fintechs, banks are driving hundreds of new UK jobs through \u00a3100m+ investments<\/p>\n

Shrinking towers, rising cash: IHS cuts footprint while boosting cash before MTN takeover<\/p>\n

N73bn meets N544bn Tuberculosis funding gap: Progress or survival?<\/p>\n

NAICOM solvency rules forces insurers to rethink annuity portfolios<\/p>\n

Lagos suburbs where renters can find affordable rents<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s historic UK visit lures $1.51bn deals<\/p>\n

Nigeria records world\u2019s largest spike in terror deaths, ranks fourth globally<\/p>\n

Trump weighs risky ground troop options as Iran war enters third week<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s 4th global terror ranking confirms Tinubu failure – ADC<\/p>\n

2027: INEC admit public trust deficit, seek media recalibration<\/p>\n

Iran missile strike hits world largest LNG plant, triggers fire at Ras Laffan<\/p>\n

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

Terror Ranking: Tinubu, APC Dancing On Blood Of Nigerians PDP<\/p>\n

Terror Ranking: ADC Proposes National Intelligence Coordination To Fix Nigerias Security System<\/p>\n

Fedpoly Oko Outlaws Direct Sale Of Textbooks To Students<\/p>\n

Abuja Set For Direct Commercial Flight From The Caribbean<\/p>\n

Tinubu Will Continue To Fund PAP Information Minister<\/p>\n

Obi Laments Nigerias Ranking In Global Terrorism Index Report<\/p>\n

Ramadan\/Lent: Renewed Hope Ambassadors Distribute Bags Of Rice To Osun Residents<\/p>\n

Udom Emmanuel Charges Christians On Gods Limitless Power At Ukpais Celebration<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: Borno Police Imposes Restriction Of Movement From 6am To 12pm<\/p>\n

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

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

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

CDS urges Borno, Yobe citizens to lead fight against Boko Haram\/ISWAP terrorists<\/p>\n

Naval officer visits fishery firms, seeks partnership for maritime security<\/p>\n

Gombe a benchmark for good governance World Bank<\/p>\n

Delta Police smash kidnap syndicate, rescue 3 victims<\/p>\n

Amupitan woos media on bridging trust deficit between INEC, citizens<\/p>\n

Sokoto cleric, followers defy Sultan, leads Eid prayers ahead of official date<\/p>\n

How I found safety in UK during military era Tinubu<\/p>\n

Morocco: Senegal coach sends stern warning to CAF over controversial 2025 AFCON verdict<\/p>\n

CSO urges North-east residents to support military in fight against insurgency<\/p>\n

Court adjourns multiple taxation suit as FCT private school owners preach dialogue<\/p>\n

Senegal refuses to return 2025 AFCON trophy<\/p>\n

Rotary District 9127, POWA train women on menstrual hygiene, reusable pads<\/p>\n

ADC crisis: Party petitions U.S over alleged leadership hijack<\/p>\n

Middle East tensions: Nigerias economy strong enough to withstand global shocks Cardoso<\/p>\n

Lionel Messi scores 900th career goal with Inter Miami<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise ISWAP commanders, over 80 terrorists in Borno<\/p>\n

Mohamed Salah becomes first African to score 50 UEFA Champions League goals<\/p>\n

Nigeria records 510,000 TB cases, scales up community, tech-driven response<\/p>\n

No fresh detention order for El-Rufai ICPC<\/p>\n

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