{"id":32865,"date":"2026-03-21T04:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T04:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32865"},"modified":"2026-03-21T04:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T04:13:22","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-21-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32865","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 21 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump calls NATO allies \u2018cowards, paper Tigers\u2019 over Iran<\/p>\n

Iran dealt enemies dizzying blow, supreme leader says<\/p>\n

IDP Camp Residents to FG: If you can\u2019t take us home, say it; stop pretending<\/p>\n

How Nigeria\u2019s airports can match Africa\u2019s best \u2014 FAAN MD<\/p>\n

Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders \u2013 US jury finds<\/p>\n

Toronto mayor seeks to block US immigration agents at city\u2019s World Cup matches<\/p>\n

Ozoro Festival: ActionAid demands arrest of perpetrators<\/p>\n

M\/East war: Dangote announces petrol price hike to N1,245\/litre<\/p>\n

Chinese envoy assures broader market access as China-Nigeria trade volume exceeds $28bn<\/p>\n

UK allows US to use bases to strike Iranian sites targeting Hormuz<\/p>\n

‘We’ll remember,’ Trump blast NATO; sends more Marines to Middle East<\/p>\n

M\/East war: Dangote announces petrol price hike to N1,245\/litre<\/p>\n

Nigeria drops to 106 in 2026 World happiness ranking<\/p>\n

Army nabs 53 suspected criminals, extremists in Plateau<\/p>\n

FG suspends new shipping tariffs, engage stakeholders<\/p>\n

Coroner not satisfied boxer Hatton intended to take own life<\/p>\n

6 countries where students can study for free<\/p>\n

Eid:Stability, peace, security of Nigeria not one mans responsibility Tinubu<\/p>\n

NYSC official arrested over death of female corps member<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: Shettima reassures of govts resolve to tackle insecurity, other challenges<\/p>\n

8 countries welcoming the most migrants in 2026<\/p>\n

Thugs disrupt ADC women rally in Rivers<\/p>\n

Eid: Nigerians facing real difficulties, but hardship wont win ADC<\/p>\n

Oyo ADC chairmen dismiss alleged hijack of party structure<\/p>\n

Eid: Nigeria needs moral reset now Catholic Bishops<\/p>\n

2027: I wont write off Obi, Amaechi, Atiku despite no new ideas Ndume<\/p>\n

Hezbollah denies UAE accusations of having network in country<\/p>\n

10 countries with the most billionaires in 2026<\/p>\n

Lack of commitment hampering Niger Delta dev,t NDDC MD<\/p>\n

Police launch probe as Delta condemns assaults on women at Ozoro festival<\/p>\n

Borno witness peaceful Eid El- Fitr amidst tight security<\/p>\n

UK asylum deal applies only to illegal Nigerian migrants, not foreigners Presidency<\/p>\n

Vandals knock down tower T99 along Ughelli\/Benin 330KV transmission line<\/p>\n

Eid-el- Fitr: Tinubu calls for unity, peace, lasting Ramadan values<\/p>\n

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

UK-Nigeria pact fuels talk of Ekweremadu\u2019s return<\/p>\n

Horror: Women stripped, sexually assaulted during Delta festival<\/p>\n

Police probe assault of women at Delta community festival<\/p>\n

Toxic sauce: Inside Nigerian markets where vendors mix pepper with red dyes for profit<\/p>\n

Delta condemns \u2018barbaric\u2019 assaults on women at Ozoro festival<\/p>\n

Lagos short-let market generates N281bn amid rising competition<\/p>\n

S\u2019Africa, others turn to Dangote for fuel supply<\/p>\n

State police: Review FAAC sharing formula, Soludo tells FG<\/p>\n

4th time in March: Dangote hikes fuel price to N1,245<\/p>\n

Himalayan glaciers melting twice fast, threatening billions- Report<\/p>\n

Trump administration sues Harvard over anti-Israel protests<\/p>\n

Netanyahu denies offending Christians over Jesus remarks<\/p>\n

FG steps up $20bn Nigeria-Europe gas pipeline talks<\/p>\n

LAMATA denies inducement allegations in Blue Line project<\/p>\n

Police on alert in Anambra community over dispute on traditional rulers stool<\/p>\n

Army kills dozens of terrorists, foils drone attack, in Borno, others<\/p>\n

Tinubu urges Nigerians to uphold Ramadan values for peace, nation-building<\/p>\n

Police arrest 70-year-old man, three others over attempted murder in AIbom<\/p>\n

Elumelu Foundation unveils 12th entrepreneurship cohort Sunday<\/p>\n

Police arrest organiser, four others over Delta festival assaults<\/p>\n

Ronaldo ruled out of Portugal friendlies<\/p>\n

Spain to spend 5bn euros to ease Middle East war fallout PM<\/p>\n

Delta condemns barbaric assaults on women at Ozoro festival<\/p>\n

Nigerian firm signs major energy deal with Nexarka Group in London<\/p>\n

South Africa, others seek fuel deal with Dangote refinery amid global crisis<\/p>\n

S-South states target blue economy, manufacturing for regional growth<\/p>\n

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

Asylum Agreement: UK Deportees Will Only Be Nigerians, FG Clarifies<\/p>\n

INEC Chairman Tasks Staff on Discipline Ahead of Ekiti, Osun Governorship Polls<\/p>\n

Catholic Bishops Urge Nigerians to Stand for Peace, Justice<\/p>\n

Troops Apprehend 20 Suspected Drug Peddlers in Yenagoa, Defuse Six IEDs in South-east<\/p>\n

Blue Economy: BRACED Commission to Reposition South-south into Africa\u2019s Industrial Hub<\/p>\n

Tuggar Denies Fuelling Disaffection in Bauchi APC, Accuses Yuguda of Misleading Party Members<\/p>\n

Nigerian Stock Market Sustains Momentum, Records N29trn Year-to-Date Gains<\/p>\n

Experts: Nigeria Air Travel Growth Stagnant in the Last Ten Years<\/p>\n

Iran War Constricting International Travel<\/p>\n

Overland Airways Resumes Flight to Akure from Lagos<\/p>\n

Nigeria Okays New Airline as Binani Air Secures Approval<\/p>\n

Adebola Williams, Knorr to Host Iftar Prayer to Mark 40th Birthday<\/p>\n

Worsening Insecurity: CSOs Demand Review of Katsina Peace Agreements<\/p>\n

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

Youth reform, empowerment, cornerstone for development \u2014 Ehiliz<\/p>\n

INEC chairman tasks staff on discipline ahead of Ekiti, Osun polls<\/p>\n

I won\u2019t bow to blackmail, says Delta Sports Commission boss<\/p>\n

Allegations of bank collusion emerge in $43.5m dividend dispute involving Oriental Energy<\/p>\n

MUSWEN urges Muslims to uphold righteous deeds beyond Ramadan<\/p>\n

Provost urges students to shun anti-social vices<\/p>\n

Funke Ashekun, husband, collapse in US court as court fines her $300,000 for defaming MFM<\/p>\n

Troops nab gunrunner supplying terrorists along Kwara\u2013Kogi axis<\/p>\n

Outrage in Cross River as troops stop residents from burying decomposing bodies<\/p>\n

Africa\u2019s infrastructure boom faces 150,000 professional shortfall by 2035 \u2013 PMI report<\/p>\n

Shippers\u2019 Council urges dialogue over tariff hike<\/p>\n

SCAN pushes for green port initiative, celebrates dockworkers<\/p>\n

Residents urge dialogue as ASUU suspends strike in Taraba varsity<\/p>\n

WACEE: Reliable power can boost farmers\u2019 income by 40%, says Brackmann<\/p>\n

Counterfeit drugs as a national security threat<\/p>\n

What schools are not teaching about AI and why it matters<\/p>\n

Blissful moments that keep your mental health in check<\/p>\n

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

Former Aide Says Trump Was Isolated Before Iran Attack<\/p>\n

FCC Reforms Will Reflect Federal Character, Promote National Unity \u2014 Commissioner<\/p>\n

I Can\u2019t Tender Apologies To Anyone, Nobody Can Frustrate Me \u2014 Alia<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery Hikes Ex-depot Rate To N1,245\/litre<\/p>\n

Serial Tramadol Trafficker Gets 15-year Jail Term<\/p>\n

FCTA Addresses Schools\u2019 Complaints Over Overlapping Health Charges<\/p>\n

Alkali Urges Mutual Respect, Understanding During Eid Celebration<\/p>\n

Eid-El-Fitri : EFCC Chairman Urges Nigerians To Uphold Anti-corruption Values<\/p>\n

Meta Launches Creator Fast Track To Boost Facebook Monetisation<\/p>\n

Fubara Pledges Protection For Muslim Community In Rivers<\/p>\n

Trump Declares Military Victory Over Iran, Slams NATO Allies<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: NRC Plans 3 Train Trips On Lagos\u2013Ibadan Corridor Monday<\/p>\n

Arsenal Must Prove They\u2019re Winners In League Cup Final \u2013 Arteta<\/p>\n

Trump Assures Israel Won\u2019t Target Iran\u2019s Gas Installations Again<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Again, Shippers\u2019 Council Halts New Tariffs Implementation<\/p>\n

Nigeria Advances $20bn Gas Pipeline Talks in London<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery Keeps Nigeria Petrol Price Cheaper Than US, UK, Ghana, Others<\/p>\n

Senegal Coach Takes AFCON Trophy To Military Base Amid Disqualification Row<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: INEC Chairman Urges Integrity Ahead Of Elections<\/p>\n

Customs Generates N120.4bn At Tin-Can Port In February<\/p>\n

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

Iran: US-Israeli bombings could spark uncontrollable crisis UN warns<\/p>\n

Uromi Attack: Kano Redeems Pledge, Gives Victims Families 300k Each<\/p>\n

Strait of Hormuz siege: South Africa, Ghana, others turn to Dangote Refinery<\/p>\n

Outrage over Delta Rape Festival as Police arrest organiser, 4 others<\/p>\n

Businesswoman: I was promised $70k to retract claims against Umahi<\/p>\n

Thugs disrupt ADC rally in Rivers<\/p>\n

Sallah: Fubara Hosts Muslim Leaders, Vows Protection for All Residents<\/p>\n

Sustain act of kindness beyond Ramadan, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu urge Muslims<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: Leaders must intensify efforts to address insecurity Sultan<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: Gov Radda urges unity, assures grieving families of justice<\/p>\n

Constituents reject Rep members fourth term bid<\/p>\n

Nigeria has navigated its way out of dark tunnel Tinubu<\/p>\n

UK migrant deal: Nigeria wont accept foreign deportees Presidency<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Fitr: Sanusi urges Muslims to sustain Ramadan virtues<\/p>\n

2027: Zulum speaks about Shettima, seeks prayers for next Borno gov<\/p>\n

Troops arrest suspected gunrunners, recover ammunition in Taraba<\/p>\n

Bauchi APC: When politics turns to accusations without proof<\/p>\n

Electoral Act: ADC alleges plot to shield certificate forgers from prosecution<\/p>\n

Inflation is taking a toll on Nigerian epducation<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Kuje chairman-elect pledges partnership with NSCDC<\/p>\n

FCT NUT mourns death of national deputy secretary-general<\/p>\n

Port congestion worsens as barge operators lament berthing space<\/p>\n

NASS trying To Shield Certificate Forgers From Prosecution, ADC raises alarm<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK sign 746m ports deal, MoU on migration<\/p>\n

Nigeria ranked fourth in global terrorism index for 2025<\/p>\n

Nigerian govt sued over deal to share citizens health data with US<\/p>\n

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

Providus mEgg scarcity looms as day-old chick prices surge 67%<\/p>\n

US, UK top Lagos Detty December arrivals as diaspora spending hits N396bn<\/p>\n

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

Google reshuffles AI team amid Nvidia-inspired industry shift<\/p>\n

Shippers\u2019 Council orders tariff rollback as port dispute escalates<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Portugal\u2019s pre-World Cup friendlies<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s displacement crisis threatens food security, economy – Ikiebe<\/p>\n

Iran risks $320,000 FIFA fine over World Cup boycott<\/p>\n

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

Court rules against former FAAN directors in tenure dispute<\/p>\n

“Invest at home,” Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce tells indigenes<\/p>\n

FG clarifies UK asylum agreement, says deportees will be Nigerians only<\/p>\n

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

Nationwide Operations: Troops Discover 74 Terrorist Bodies, Recover 41 Arms DHQ<\/p>\n

Nigeria Advances $20bn Gas Pipeline Talks In London<\/p>\n

Group Calls For Action To Tackle Violence Against Women, Girls In NDelta Region<\/p>\n

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

Adeleke Praises President Tinubus State Visit To UK<\/p>\n

PDPll Overcome Current Challenges Turaki<\/p>\n

Delta Govt Condemns Harassment Of Women During Ozoro Festival<\/p>\n

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

Stakeholders urge Africa to end ethnic profiling in security operations<\/p>\n

Military foils complex drone-assisted attack, wipes out terrorist commanders in North-east<\/p>\n

How Iranian government welcomed womens football team in Tehran after asylum battle<\/p>\n

NCC strengthens ties with MultiChoice on creative industry development<\/p>\n

Kano emir Sanusi asks Muslims to sustain Ramadan virtues<\/p>\n

CAN urges Nigerians to embrace unity, national reset<\/p>\n

Local packaging of WHO-approved HIV tests, a shift in Africas diagnostic capacity<\/p>\n

Renewal energy: REAN, Fire Service meet over safety standards, sustainability<\/p>\n

Police arrest festival organiser, 4 others over assault on women in Ozoro<\/p>\n

Osimhen: Liverpool speak on racist abuse against Ibrahima Konate<\/p>\n

Wayne Rooney labels 2010 South Africa World Cup as Worst<\/p>\n

Ronaldo omitted from Portugal squad<\/p>\n

Delta: Police launch probe into sexual ssault at Ozoro festival<\/p>\n

Delta government speaks on viral video of women assault in Ozoro<\/p>\n

Victor Osimhen returns to Nigeria after injury at Anfield<\/p>\n

FG working to improve security in all parts of Nigeria Idris<\/p>\n

Yobe: Deputy Governor preaches unity, charges Nigerians to sustain Ramadan virtues<\/p>\n

Kukah: Reflections of wisdom from a shepherds heart<\/p>\n

Eyo Masquerade Fiesta: When the white spirits walk in broad daylight<\/p>\n

Eid el-Fitr: Tinubu urges unity, peace, lasting Ramadan values<\/p>\n

Concerns over rising cases of teenage pregnancy across Nigeria<\/p>\n

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