{"id":32872,"date":"2026-03-23T05:14:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T05:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32872"},"modified":"2026-03-23T05:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T05:14:49","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-23-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32872","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 23 March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Iran threatens to completely close Hormuz if US targets power plants<\/p>\n

Terrorism: Tinubu brokers French military assistance deal<\/p>\n

Airlines under pressure after jet fuel surges 100%<\/p>\n

Recapitalisation: One week to deadline, banks in last-minute rush<\/p>\n

Mohbad\u2019s father insists on DNA test before burial<\/p>\n

State police: Govs submit proposal for N\u2019Assembly review<\/p>\n

2027 strategy: Makinde meets Kwankwaso as PDP reconciliation falters<\/p>\n

Osimhen undergoes scan on arm injury<\/p>\n

Three rescued after failed church attack in Kwara<\/p>\n

IG reduces tactical teams to boost supervision, deployment<\/p>\n

CBN targets single-digit inflation, highlights sharp drop since 2024<\/p>\n

Ex-France, West Ham star Payet announces retirement<\/p>\n

LG impasse: Osun APC, labour unions differ over alleged violent protest<\/p>\n

IG orders reduction of police tactical teams<\/p>\n

UK authorities revise meningitis outbreak cases to 29<\/p>\n

ADC faults 746m Nigeria-UK port deal, demands transparency<\/p>\n

Stop using my children as bait, Iyabo Ojo warns Baba Ijesha<\/p>\n

CBN wins global central banking award for policy reforms<\/p>\n

France to support Nigeria with military equipment after Tinubu-Macron phone call<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: Kwankwaso hosts Peter Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano<\/p>\n

National ID, BVN required as Nigerian Army begins 2026 recruitment drive<\/p>\n

Edo IRS urges taxpayers to file tax returns before March 31<\/p>\n

EPL: Tottenham edge toward relegation after 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest<\/p>\n

CRiver gas explosion victims rise to 60 as commissioner assesses burn injuries<\/p>\n

Wikes camp accuses gov-backed PDP of plot to sabotage convention<\/p>\n

Soludo commits second term to God, seeks continued support<\/p>\n

NLC rejects N6tn power sector bailout, demands reform<\/p>\n

Man arrested for raping, killing woman in Ondo<\/p>\n

Defection: Natasha decries PDPs loss of 31 senators<\/p>\n

Bandits invade Kwara church, abduct worshippers<\/p>\n

Ogun PDP chieftain decries presidents, govs grip on party leadership<\/p>\n

Mali frees 100 jihadists in deal to stop attacks on fuel trucks<\/p>\n

FG to scrap common entrance, track students journey with identification number<\/p>\n

Ghana lauds Nigeria, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals from trafficking network<\/p>\n

Lagos CP threatens to disband task force over persistent misconduct<\/p>\n

Obi decries insecurity in Sokoto, says Nigerians shouldnt live in fear<\/p>\n

Ekiti youths vow to resist imposed senatorial candidate<\/p>\n

WHO raises the alarm after strikes hit near Israel, Iran nuclear sites<\/p>\n

UK expands detention capacity to speed up deportations<\/p>\n

Police nab kidnapper, recover victims body in Bauchi shallow grave<\/p>\n

Iran accuses US, Israel of crippling energy, water supply<\/p>\n

Intervene in Nigerias worsening power crisis, ex-lawmaker urges Tinubu<\/p>\n

NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in winter jackets, cream at Lagos airport<\/p>\n

ADC begins sale of nomination forms ahead of party convention<\/p>\n

Education crucial for personal, societal growth Edo monarch<\/p>\n

Wike, Turaki factions clash over Ekiti PDP leadership, governorship candidate<\/p>\n

Veteran actor Papa Ajasco rebrands as Bondu Alaska<\/p>\n

Elumelu unveils 2026 cohort of entrepreneurship programme on birthday<\/p>\n

Ensure transparency in NNPCL 200tn probe, SERAP tells Senate<\/p>\n

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

Iran to \u2018Completely Close\u2019 Strait of Hormuz If Trump Destroys Power Plants<\/p>\n

Inflation Targeting Regime Will Improve Transparency, Accountability, Credibility of Monetary Policy, Says CBN<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Nigeria in Talks with UK, France for Support in Fight Against Insecurity<\/p>\n

Makinde: Any PDP Member With Wike is an Enemy of Democracy<\/p>\n

NLC: Nigeria Has No Electricity Sector Roadmap, Seeks Merger of Gas, Power Ministries<\/p>\n

Ozoro Sexual Assault: I Watched the Horrific Viral Footage, Says First Lady<\/p>\n

US Pushes Hardline Africa Policy, Tinubu\u2019s Diplomacy Faces Questions<\/p>\n

Alake Advocates Regional Hubs to Power Africa\u2019s Mining Industry<\/p>\n

Dele Oye: Despite $1.5bn Deals, Tinubu\u2019s UK Trip Failed to Unlock $21bn Annual Diaspora Remittances, Others<\/p>\n

Otti: Windfall from Increased Oil Prices Boosts Nigerias Fiscal Space, Offers Relief, Opportunity<\/p>\n

Ghana Applauds Nigeria, DSS for Rescuing 44 Ghanaians<\/p>\n

MTN, Dangote Cement, Seplat, 17 Others Post N2.1 Trillion Finance Costs in 2025<\/p>\n

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

Again, SERAP asks Akpabio to name suspects in missing NNPCL\u2019s N210tr<\/p>\n

ADC slams Tinubu’s \u00a3746M port rehab deal<\/p>\n

Integrate energy sector, stop GenCos\u2019 N6tr bailout, NLC tells FG<\/p>\n

FG decries misuse of newly constructed roads<\/p>\n

CPPE decries high cost of living, business pressures, N10tr loss to blackouts<\/p>\n

Alake advocates regional hubs to power Africa\u2019s mining industry<\/p>\n

How police used viral CCTV footage to arrest kidnap syndicate in Ondo<\/p>\n

How POS terminals became Nigeria\u2019s de facto retail banking cash hubs<\/p>\n

Industrial stocks gain 9.67% as capitalisation rises by N1.8tr<\/p>\n

Experts warn employers against tax reform transition risks<\/p>\n

Inflation to reach 15.24% in March amid fresh price pressure<\/p>\n

Naira slips 0.91% at official window as investors appraise assets<\/p>\n

$1.5b deal: ADC, Oye fault Tinubu\u2019s UK visit, squandered opportunity<\/p>\n

ADC: Imo, Lagos, Rivers, Zamfara pledge loyalty to Mark\u2019s leadership<\/p>\n

Convention Build-Up: APC fixes March 24 for screening of national office aspirants<\/p>\n

NSC denies athletes\u2019 ill-treatment, decries protest at Asaba camp<\/p>\n

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

Shettima debriefs Tinubu on Maiduguri security situation<\/p>\n

These Muslim women prove that modest dressing can be bold, beautiful and fully expressive<\/p>\n

No newcomer will control Oyo ADC, says Aborisade<\/p>\n

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

APC governors visit Tinubu, hold crucial meeting in Lagos ahead party primaries<\/p>\n

APC convention: Aspirants cry foul allege hoarding of nomination forms<\/p>\n

Tony Elumelu Foundation disburses $100m to 24,000 young African entrepreneurs in 10yrs<\/p>\n

US, Iran in counter threats over Strait of Hormuz<\/p>\n

STATE POLICE: Governors split as insecurity worsens nationwide<\/p>\n

Trump reposts video mocking Starmer on Truth Social<\/p>\n

2027: We want to bring back the power of Kano, says Peter Obi<\/p>\n

UK expands detention capacity to speed up deportations<\/p>\n

PDP fixes N5m for chairmanship form, deputy national chairman, national sec N3m<\/p>\n

PDP rift widens as Wike camp defies Turaki, vows to hold convention<\/p>\n

Tinubu rallies governors on security, vows increased foreign support<\/p>\n

Israel to advance ground operations in Lebanon after striking key bridge<\/p>\n

Disregard misleading narratives on PDP leadership, Wike-backed committee tells members<\/p>\n

Umahi warns against parking heavy vehicles on new roads<\/p>\n

Insecurity: France to support Nigeria with equipment, training Tinubu<\/p>\n

Man City defeat Arsenal in League Cup final as OReilly bags brace<\/p>\n

We want to bring back the power of Kano, says Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Navy intercepts 44,000 litres of illegal fuel, arrests eight in Rivers State<\/p>\n

Alia Tells Diaspora: Benue recovering, open for investment<\/p>\n

European leaders back Nigerias peace efforts, call for unity<\/p>\n

CBN reaffirms commitment to inflation targeting, eyes 69%<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Olubadan pledges support for vigilantes in 11 Ibadan LGAs<\/p>\n

Kwara Police: Most Church abductees by terrorists are over 70 CP Ojo<\/p>\n

Why I returned to school Emir Sanusi<\/p>\n

FG attracts over $2.6bn FDI in solid minerals sector in two years Alake<\/p>\n

Security agencies debunk viral claim of bandits boat mishap in Sokoto<\/p>\n

2027: Blame yourselves if APC loses Abia, Chairman tells members<\/p>\n

Soludo commits second term to God, seeks continued support<\/p>\n

Fresh era for Pensions as FG inaugurates new PenCom board<\/p>\n

Rising Energy Costs: CPPE urges government action, warns of 10trn annual losses<\/p>\n

US may escalate to de-escalate against Iran Treasury chief<\/p>\n

Ghana lauds Nigerian government, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals<\/p>\n

Maiduguri Killings: Shettima meets Tinubu in Lagos, to brief APC governors<\/p>\n

Intersociety: Bandits, Boko Haram, others killed over 190,000 Nigerians in 17 years<\/p>\n

Ozoro: First Lady condemns alleged assault of women at Alue-do festival<\/p>\n

Former Anambra NUJ chairman, Anigbo, laid to rest<\/p>\n

NLC rejects N6trn bailout, demands energy sector reform<\/p>\n

PRICE FIXING: FCCPC has powers to sanction offending airlines Aligbe<\/p>\n

Enough of blackouts: NLC demands urgent overhaul, single energy ministry<\/p>\n

Israel army will destroy more bridges in south Lebanon Defence Minister<\/p>\n

Natasha urges PDP defectors to return, rebuild party<\/p>\n

NDLEA foils shipment of opioids, meth hidden in carton walls, winter jackets<\/p>\n

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

Iran Unlikely To Back Down As Trump\u2019s Deadline On Hormuz Nears<\/p>\n

OPL 245: Tinubu Running Government Of Propaganda, Not Substance<\/p>\n

Tinubu To Govs: Insecurity Is Next Phase Of Our Collective Struggle<\/p>\n

Rights Abuse: Lagos Police Chief Warns Task Force Faces Disbandment<\/p>\n

Mining Sector Attracted $2.6bn FDI In 2 Years \u2014Alake<\/p>\n

APC To Screen Aspirants For National Offices Tuesday<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Suspect Over Kidnap, Murder Of 4-year-old In Bauchi<\/p>\n

Olawepo-Hashim Decries Water Shortage, Flags Off N22m Project In FCT<\/p>\n

Wike-Backed PDP Accuses Turaki Of Plot To Stop Abuja National Convention<\/p>\n

ADC Knocks \u00a3746M Port Deal, Says Nigeria Taking Loans To Fund British Economy<\/p>\n

2027: APC Afraid Of Makinde, PDP Group Claims<\/p>\n

Imo ADC Not Party To Suit Against National Leadership, Says Okoroma<\/p>\n

Strait Of Hormuz Remains Open As Iran Bars Vessels Tied To \u2018Enemies\u2019<\/p>\n

Sapele APC Ward 1 Leaders Suspend Member Over Petitions<\/p>\n

How Nigeria Can Play Big In Perfumes\u2019 $137.351b By 2033\u2019<\/p>\n

JUST IN\u2026 2027: Makinde, Kwankwaso, Dickson Meet In Kano<\/p>\n

Ozoro Festival: Remi Tinubu Calls For Prosecution Of Culprits<\/p>\n

Dangote Cement Trains 40 Host Community Residents In Fish Farming<\/p>\n

North-East V\/Chairmanship Aspirant Petitions APC Leadership Over Refusal To Issue Forms, Others<\/p>\n

2027: PDP Faces Defining Moment As Leaders Push Unity Agenda<\/p>\n

NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling, Seizes Opioids, Meth At Lagos Airport<\/p>\n

Quar\u2019an Competition: Okpella Monarch Honours Predecessor, Promotes Education<\/p>\n

Boko Haram Attack: Ndume Calls For Immediate Relief For Ngoshe IDPs<\/p>\n

UK Expands Detention Capacity To Speed Up Deportation<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu\u2019s ally to handle N1.4trn Lagos ports project<\/p>\n

FCT community residents decry water crisis<\/p>\n

Man stabs brother after scolding him for eating father\u2019s breakfast<\/p>\n

Tinubu: We won’t allow insecurity overshadow our efforts<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct worshippers during church service in Kwara<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: Emir Sanusi Leads Hawan Nasarawa as Gov Yusuf Calls for Unity<\/p>\n

Sanusi: Kingship without education is worthless<\/p>\n

APC inaugurates environment committee for national convention<\/p>\n

DSS rescues 44 victims trafficked from Ghana<\/p>\n

APC Chieftain asks Tinubu to Tackle Power Crisis, Rising Fuel Costs<\/p>\n

Rape festival: 15 suspects in custody Police<\/p>\n

National Convention: APC to screen aspirants Tuesday<\/p>\n

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

Elumelu urges youth-led African transformation as TEF unveils 3,200 entrepreneurs<\/p>\n

NDLEA foils attempt to export opioids, meth in carton walls, at Lagos airport<\/p>\n

Segun Odegbami slams CAF\u2019s verdict on AFCON 2025<\/p>\n

Rising energy costs force households, businesses into survival mode<\/p>\n

Nigeria dominates global exchanges with 30% growth in first quarter<\/p>\n

Banks cautious over dollar sales to BDCs despite directive<\/p>\n

Consumers face price hikes as manufacturers’ stockpiles deplete<\/p>\n

Europe taps Dangote Refinery amid deepening jet fuel crisis<\/p>\n

‘We will rescue all in captivity’, Zulum vows to Ngoshe after terrorist raid<\/p>\n

Rivers, Lagos, Imo, Zamfara ADC deny fresh suit against David Mark leadership<\/p>\n

The forgotten authority of African women and the lessons Nigeria must learn<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s tax reform success to be measured by fairness, not revenue – FG<\/p>\n

Lawyer threatens legal action against businesswoman over false claims<\/p>\n

‘The masses are with us’, Makinde challenges Wike\u2019s faction in PDP power tussle<\/p>\n

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

Bold Reforms Earn CBN 2026 Central Bank Of The Year Award<\/p>\n

Eight Worshippers Abducted In Kwara Community, Three Rescued<\/p>\n

Eid-El-Fitr: Sokoto Gov Gifts Residents 18-Seater Bus<\/p>\n

NLC To FG: Scrap 6trn Bailout, Merge Power, Petroleum Ministries Now<\/p>\n

Maiduguri Explosions: Shettima Arrives Lagos To Brief Tinubu<\/p>\n

APC Stalwart Pushes For Leadership Change, Insists On 8-Year Mandate<\/p>\n

CBN Underscores Inflation Targeting As Crucial To Economic Growth<\/p>\n

Zulum Spends Night Coordinating Security In Pulka<\/p>\n

Sanusi Passes Vote Of Confidence In Gov Yusufs Educational Reforms<\/p>\n

PDP Crisis: Stay Strong, Joy Will Come, Makinde Tells Bala Mohammed<\/p>\n

Herdsmen Killings Affected 17 LGAs, 600 People Displaced Alia<\/p>\n

HEDA, Others To Convene Town Halls On Oil Divestment<\/p>\n

CRiver: Retract Your Statement On Cocoa Estate Dispute SAN Tells AG<\/p>\n

How CCTV Footage Leads Us To Arrest Kidnappers Ondo Police<\/p>\n

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

They can borrow, snatch governors, not Nigerians, Adebayo slams APC<\/p>\n

2027: APC women Ireland chapter rallies support for Tinubu<\/p>\n

EU seeks Strait of Hormuz reopening, end to strikes on water, energy infrastructure<\/p>\n

Venezuelas interim leader replaces senior military commanders<\/p>\n

African Court: New president sends Eid-al- fitr message to muslins<\/p>\n

Lagos: ADC chapter distances self from court case instituted against national secretariat<\/p>\n

Uphold values of integrity, nation building, NJI Administrator charges muslims at Eid el-Fitr<\/p>\n

Kneel down drama: Uganda Law Society protests, backs NBA<\/p>\n

Ghana lauds Nigerian government, DSS for rescuing 44 nationals<\/p>\n

Rescheduled 2025 Gov. Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics set to hold in Yenogoa<\/p>\n

Osimhen interested in buying Turkish, NPFL clubs<\/p>\n

Fresh twist as Turaki faction move to truncate PDP national convention<\/p>\n

APC National Convention: Screening panel invites all NWC aspirants for screening<\/p>\n

COAS commends troops sustained offensive against IPOB in South-east<\/p>\n

COAS charges commanders on respect for human rights<\/p>\n

FIFA reduces hotel reservations in 2026 World Cup host cities<\/p>\n

Moroccan club terminates Senegal stars contract over AFCON final remarks<\/p>\n

2027 AFCON: CAF gives Kenya fresh condition as co-host<\/p>\n

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