{"id":33391,"date":"2026-06-16T03:41:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33391"},"modified":"2026-06-16T03:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:41:14","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-16-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33391","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 16 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>DAILY TRUST<\/h3>\n<p>World leaders welcome US-Iran deal as oil prices plunge on planned reopening of Hormuz<\/p>\n<p>UK moves to ban under 16 from TikTok, YouTube, others<\/p>\n<p>ADC deregistration order: Democracy under siege, says Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Edo: One killed, houses burnt in dispute over girlfriend<\/p>\n<p>You are playing with fire,ADC rejects deregistration order<\/p>\n<p>Kano housewife allegedly stabs husband to death<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole: Akpabio thinks Im the devil he knows<\/p>\n<p>Gov Yusuf Approves 1.5bn for Mass Wedding of 1,500 Couples<\/p>\n<p>Three suspected phone thieves escape mob attack in Jos<\/p>\n<p>Reps extend 2025 capital budget implementation by 3 months<\/p>\n<p>NDC guber candidate picks Kwankwasos son as running mate<\/p>\n<p>South Africa raises alarm as nations blacklist artistes over Xenophobia<\/p>\n<p>Land cruiser Jeep snatched at gunpoint in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid sign Cucurella from Chelsea on 6-year contract<\/p>\n<p>Police demolish, burn down kidnappers hideouts in FCT community<\/p>\n<p>Pregnant woman arrested for supplying logistics to kidnappers in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomholes Generalisation and the Damage Done to Nigerias Image<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Court orders INEC to deregister ADC, 4 other parties<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Tunisia sack coach after 5-1 loss in World Cup opener<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: ADC announces Amaechi as Atikus running mate<\/p>\n<p>Officers write IGP, police commission, demand promotion review<\/p>\n<p>NYSC postpones orientation exercise in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Ondo: Woman arraigned for attacking husband with machete<\/p>\n<p>Dismissed police officer arrested with guns, ammunition in Plateau<\/p>\n<p>School abductions must never become normal<\/p>\n<p>Registrars seek reforms in colleges of education<\/p>\n<p>Funding, supply gaps threaten maternal nutrition scale-up in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Police kill 3 suspected bandits in gun duel<\/p>\n<p>Varsity sacks 2 professors, 3 others over alleged sexual abuse, extortion<\/p>\n<p>UK, Nigeria launch 15m programme to accelerate economic transformation<\/p>\n<p>Terrorists kill 20 in Kebbi Report<\/p>\n<p>NIGERIA DAILY: Why We Reintegrated Former Boko Haram Members Into Society Borno Government<\/p>\n<p>Army arrests 46 irregular immigrants in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Irate football fans kill opposition in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Bandits impose fresh levies on Sokoto communities<\/p>\n<p>FG seeks BRICS support to transform Nigerias agriculture<\/p>\n<p>FG to repatriate 100 Nigerians from Ethiopian prisons<\/p>\n<p>5 killed as Cholera spreads to Plateau<\/p>\n<p>World Cup Day 3: Fear of Tornado, California Heat, and VAR issue<\/p>\n<p>We buried our father without our mother<\/p>\n<p>Concerns as IMF advise FG to charge VAT on fuel products<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap Ondo traditional ruler, shoot wife<\/p>\n<p>Terrorists kill 4, raze schools, houses in Borno, Niger<\/p>\n<h3>LEADERSHIP<\/h3>\n<h3>BREAKING: Atiku, Adeleke Lose Tickets As Court Deregisters ADC, Accord Party, 3 Others<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Troops Rescue Ex-DHQ Spokesman Late General Abubakar\u2019s Wife From Abductors<\/h3>\n<h3>Dangote Says Olokola FTZ Construction Will Begin in Q4 After Preparatory Mobilisation<\/p>\n<p>Assault On Constitutional Democracy\u2019, Atiku Slams Court Ruling On ADC Deregistration<\/p>\n<p>Domestic Gas Sales Rise to 2.18bcf\/d Amid Decline In Export<\/h3>\n<h3>FG, NITT, AAI Sign Concession Agreement For Smart National Transport Data Bank<\/p>\n<p>Liquidity Tightens As CBN Withdraws N3.83trn From Financial System<\/p>\n<p>MAN Warns NESREA Plastic Ban Could Threaten Jobs, Investments<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re Not Calling for Immediate Tax Hike, IMF Clarifies, Says Nigeria\u2019s Debt Sustainable<\/p>\n<p>Inflationary Pressure To Subside On Falling Crude, Easing Middle East Tensions \u2013 Centre<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Cape Verde Stun Spain With Heroic Goalless Draw On World Cup Debut<\/p>\n<p>CBN Launches New Benchmark Rate To Deepen Financial Markets<\/p>\n<p>TCN Warns Vandals as Niger State Line Suffers 14-span Attack<\/p>\n<p>Federal Gov\u2019t To Deploy 10,000 Electric Tricycles In August \u2014 VP Shettima<\/p>\n<p>Group Defends NDDC Rep, Condemns Alleged Smear Campaign<\/p>\n<p>Governor Adeleke Faults Court Ruling On Accord Party\u2019s Deregistration<\/h3>\n<h3>\nNSC Dissolves Boards Of National Para Sports Federations<br \/>\n10 hours ago<\/h3>\n<h3>Federal Government Begins Mass Trial Of 400 Suspected Terrorists In Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Chevron Launches Cadet Pilot Training Programme For 12 Beneficiaries In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>2027: Kwankwaso\u2019s Son Picked As NDC Deputy Governorship Candidate In Kano<\/p>\n<p>ADC Deregistration Is Tinubu\u2019s Bid To Entrench One-Party State \u2014 Atiku\u2019s Aide<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Don\u2019t Despair Over Court Judgement, ADC Will Be On 2027 Ballot\u2019 \u2014 David Mark Assures Supporters<\/p>\n<p>AFC Backs Dangote Group With $600m Loan Towards Fertiliser Expansion<\/p>\n<p>Another High Court Rules APP Validly Registered, Fit For 2027 Polls<\/p>\n<p>FAAC Shares N2.26trn April Revenue To FG, States, LGAs<\/p>\n<p>Reps Extend 2025 Capital Budget Implementation To September<\/p>\n<p>Inflation Rises Slightly to 15.93% In May As Food Price Pressures Ease<\/p>\n<p>Telecom Consumers Borrow Airtime Worth N4.6trn In 1 Year<\/p>\n<p>Woman Kidnapped After Stopping To Help Crash Victim Gets Justice, Man Sentenced To 26 Years<\/p>\n<p>US Court Strips Trump\u2019s Name From Famous Kennedy Centre<\/h3>\n<h3>FG Blames Cooking Gas Price Hike On Forex, Logistics, Orders Tightened Oversight<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole Alleges Bias, Says Akpabio Wants Him Out Of Senate<\/p>\n<p>PUNCH<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Reps move to review defence laws<\/p>\n<p>Opposition has no place in Ebonyi, say Yilwatda, Nwifuru<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Police assure North-Central of safer schools<\/p>\n<p>Military rescues wife of late ex-defence spokesman abducted by bandits<\/p>\n<p>World Cup debutant Cape Verde stun Spain in 0-0 draw<\/p>\n<p>Dangote meets Aiyedatiwa, plans biggest free trade zone in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>NCoS reappoints parole boards, urges transparency in prisoners reintegration<\/p>\n<p>Kenneth Okonkwo faults ADC for picking South-South VP, says South-East being sidelined<\/p>\n<p>US, UNICEF partner Niger to tackle disease outbreak<\/p>\n<p>Osun ADC candidate slams court order deregistering party<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias gas production rises as domestic sales hit 2.18bcf\/d NUPRC report<\/p>\n<p>Selling seized assets from criminals helps fight crime, says ICPC<\/p>\n<p>FG sets up team to stop rejection of Nigerias farm exports<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: Cherubim and Seraphim members protest insecurity, demand release of abducted Oyo students<\/p>\n<p>Makinde swears in new Head of Service, commissioners<\/p>\n<p>Deregistration: You are playing with fire, ADC rejects court judgement<\/p>\n<p>Soludo endorses Tinubu at Ebonyi rally<\/p>\n<p>Rivers CP leads enforcement against covered, unregistered number plates<\/p>\n<p>State police wont fix insecurity, Ezekwesili warns, urges full restructuring<\/p>\n<p>Resident doctors protest repeated assaults in Ondo hospital<\/p>\n<p>CBN orders banks, fintechs to store payment data locally<\/p>\n<p>Accord Partys deregistration judgment violates Court of Appeal order Adeleke<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue woman from mob in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Kano approves N1.5bn for mass wedding of 3,000 couples<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Kano NDC gov candidate picks Kwankwasos son as running mate<\/p>\n<p>FG to deploy digital addresses nationwide to combat fraud, insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Cult clash leaves four dead, two injured in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Abducted Oyo pupils, teachers spend one month in captivity, Makinde seeks help<\/p>\n<p>YPP urges FG to unmask terror financiers, backs state police<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest pregnant cook, others for aiding kidnappers in FCT<\/p>\n<p>Customs, NESREA seize N126.3m elephant tusks<\/p>\n<p>World Cup: Lamine Yamal starts on bench for Spains World Cup opener against Cape Verde<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns El-Rufais trial over co-defendants absence<\/p>\n<p>Customs intercept 3,310 jerrycans of smuggled vegetable oil<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA generates N6.15bn from auction of forfeited drug assets<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara suspends poly rector for alleged insubordination<\/p>\n<p>Vandals destroy 14 power tower spans in Niger, TCN laments<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest three over tricycle theft, drug possession in AIbom<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias inflation rose to 15.93% in May NBS<\/p>\n<p>Kebbi declares Tuesday public holiday to mark Islamic New Year<\/p>\n<p>Man chains sister for 16 months in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Court orders deregistration of ADC, Accord, three others<\/p>\n<p>New Islamic year: Oyo declares Tuesday work-free day<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo hails Edo Queens over 2026 NWFL title win<\/p>\n<p>FG, states, LGs share N2.26tn as April revenue climbs<\/p>\n<h3>\nTHISDAY<\/h3>\n<p>Security Expert: Lack of Good Governance at Grassroots Level Fuels Insurgency, Insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Gov Sule Installs Ex-Chief Judge, Ubangari-AlakuAs New Aren Eggon<\/p>\n<p>Ribadu: New National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System ill Enhance National Security<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias Payment Rails Get Stronger with Remita Interbank Transfer<\/p>\n<p>Estate Residents Decry Prolonged Outage, Slam IKEDCs Persistent Akute Feeder Excuse<\/p>\n<p>ODICommends Aiyedatiwa on Flyover Approval<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Trouble for Atiku, Adeleke As Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Accord, Three Other Parties<\/p>\n<p>FG, World Bank Intensify Efforts to Strengthen Public Procurement System<\/p>\n<p>FG Begins Trial of Second Batch of Suspected Terrorists in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Atiku Picks Rotimi Amaechi as Running Mate<\/p>\n<p>Nnaji Denies Evading Authorities, Challenges Media Report<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomholes Rash Generalisation and the Damage Done to Nigerias Image<\/p>\n<h3>\nSUN<\/h3>\n<p>Insecurity: State police wont fix Nigerias crisis, Ezekwesili warns<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu commissions worldclass Court of Appeal complex<\/p>\n<p>FG to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles in August as part of nationwide transport reform Shettima<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns El-Rufais trial to June 24<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue woman from lynch mob over kidnapping false alarm<\/p>\n<p>FG, states, LGs receive N2.257 trillion April 2026 revenue<\/p>\n<p>First Lady urges stronger protections for seniors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day<\/p>\n<p>Abdulsalami reveals why 1979 Constitution was adopted in 1999<\/p>\n<p>Atiku: General Rabes death exposes deepening insecurity under Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Why Tinubu should prioritise security over 2027 politics Amachree<\/p>\n<p>Killing of ex-General shows insecurity worsening nationwide Bukarti<\/p>\n<p>World Cup: Amads late heroics fire Ivory Coast past Ecuador<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>World Cup: Sweden crush Tunisia 5-1<\/p>\n<p>2027: Anxiety as horse-trading stalls APC candidates list<\/p>\n<p>NNPP faces total collapse, battles eviction, financial crisis<\/p>\n<p>APC primaries cast aspersions on democracy Senator Arise<\/p>\n<p>2027: Anambra PDP Rep candidate unveils people-first agenda<\/p>\n<p>State police: Landmark reform or a loaded gun in the hands of govs<\/p>\n<p>Power sector: Tinubus N4trn bond fiscal recklessness, says Atiku<\/p>\n<p>APC chieftain urges Nigerians to uphold peace, justice for national progress<\/p>\n<p>FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee<\/p>\n<p>Lucky Nigerian fans score all-expenses-paid trip to FIFA World Cup 2026<\/p>\n<p>Mathematician reveals shock nation set to lift trophy<\/p>\n<h3>\nGUARDIAN<\/h3>\n<p>General Rabes death sparks calls for extreme punishment for terrorists<\/p>\n<p>Lagos residents lament surging waste crisis, seek action<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi to lead ADC campaigns as Atiku plans presidencyreform<\/p>\n<p>2027: How oppositions disunity hobbles serious contest, power shift<\/p>\n<p>PRP urges INEC reform as Kano, Sokoto, Lagos lead 3rd phase of CVR<\/p>\n<p>Delta ADC guber candidate rallies residents support for vision<br \/>\nStill trivialising insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomholes rash generalisation and the damage to Nigerias image<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians kick as IMF advises FG to introduce telecom tax, extend VAT to fuel<\/p>\n<p>Concerns over assets, risks as airports shun comprehensive insurance<\/p>\n<p>Insurers eye 500m mobile users as Cairo conference charts new growth path<\/p>\n<p>Investors gain N1.4 trillion as capitalisation crosses N156 trillion<\/p>\n<p>Climate financing: Is Nigerias carbon market running ahead of its rules<\/p>\n<p>NGX, Abu Dhabi Exchange to attract Middle East capital to Africa<\/p>\n<p>Electricity crisis: Tegbes promise and politics of darkness<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi, VP-nominee to head ADC presidential campaigns, as Atiku plans reformed presidency<\/p>\n<p>Obi warns against Nigerias growing obsession with politics over enterprise<\/p>\n<p>Community seeks Oborevworis intervention over dilapidated road<\/p>\n<p>Police nab two suspected armed robbers in Adamawa<\/p>\n<p>Ogun residents, traders warn of cholera outbreak over poor waste disposal<\/p>\n<p>NADECO asked me to extend military rule after realising I would hand over \u2014 Abdulsalami so<\/p>\n<h3>\nVANGUARD<\/h3>\n<p>Trump, Vance, Iran speaker Ghalibaf electronically signed deal US official<\/p>\n<p>ADC deregistration: Atiku fingers Tinubu over plot against opposition<\/p>\n<p>State Police ll solve over half of Nigerias security problems Ex-DSS director, Ejiofor<\/p>\n<p>Osun LG judgement: Withdraw security cover for APC council officials Adeleke tells police<\/p>\n<p>Obi condemns court-ordered deregistration of ADC, others<\/p>\n<p>Deregistration: We wont allow one-party state, Accord warns<\/p>\n<p>Benue Boat Mishap: Family of six among victims NIWA<\/p>\n<p>Hezekiah to Soludo: Stop demolishing peoples shops<\/p>\n<p>OPC disowns suspects arrested in Adelabu family kidnap case<\/p>\n<p>APC may lose 2027 Abia Guber poll if issues persist Ex-NASS member<\/p>\n<p>US wont need much help on Hormuz, Trump says at G7<\/p>\n<p>FG opens health power mkt, targets 30% reliable electricity by 2027<\/p>\n<p>Otu approves 100% salary increase for doctors in CRiver<\/p>\n<p>Saidu urges security bodies to flush out disloyal personnel<\/p>\n<p>Youre playing with fire, ADC warns Tinubu govt over deregistration plot<\/p>\n<p>FG moves to tackle agric commodities export rejections, sets up TWG<\/p>\n<p>Enough of empty meetings, Inuwa Yahaya tells Northern leaders<\/p>\n<p>Sit-at-Home: Markets, banks remain largely empty despite Soludos warnings<\/p>\n<p>UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s<\/p>\n<p>Kano sets aside N1.5bn for mass wedding programme<\/p>\n<p>2027: Ogun PDP unveils Sowunmi-Kolapo as Adebutus running mate<\/p>\n<p>Kenneth Okonkwo rejects Atiku-Amaechi ticket, cites South-East marginalisation<\/p>\n<p>Apapa, Tin Can rank among global top 20 most improved container ports<\/p>\n<p>20,000 lives saved through voluntary blood donors in one year LUTH<\/p>\n<p>FG to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles to Nigerian market In August Shettima<\/p>\n<p>FMC Owo doctors protest repeated attacks on health workers<\/p>\n<p>Why I dumped Abachas transition programme Gen. Abdulsalami<\/p>\n<p>Keyamo champions African aviation integration, infrastructure investment<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke, Sowore reject court ruling on party deregistration<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu has ended South-East marginalisation, says APC National Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Dangote to build biggest free trade zone at Olokola, Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Palestinian leader Abbas announces presidential election in early 2027<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/h3>\n<h3>United Capital Acquires 5% Stake In Nigerian Exchange Group<\/h3>\n<p>FAAC Disburses N2.257trn As April Revenue, Highest Allocation Since Fuel Subsidy Removal<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomholes Claims On Obis Security Record Brazen Falsehoods Ogene<\/p>\n<p>Dangote To Build Nigerias Largest Industrial Zone In Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Reps Approve Extension Of 2025 Capital Budget Implementation To September 30<\/p>\n<p>OPC Denies Link To Adelabus Family Kidnapping<\/p>\n<p>Support Democracy To Grow, Keep Faith In Electoral Process, Ifeajika Urges Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Delta: Ika South Commences N50,000 Bursary Disbursement To Students<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Local Initiatives, Way To Curtail Banditry, Other Violent Crimes Ikpea<\/p>\n<p>CBN Unveils Overnight Financing Rate To Deepen Financial Markets, Boost Transparency<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias Inflation Rate Climbs To 15.93% In May NBS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DAILY TRUST World leaders welcome US-Iran deal as oil prices plunge on planned reopening of Hormuz UK moves to ban under 16 from TikTok, YouTube, others ADC deregistration order: Democracy under siege, says Atiku Edo: One killed, houses burnt in dispute over girlfriend You are playing with fire,ADC rejects deregistration order Kano housewife allegedly stabs [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":32741,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[1361],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newspapers"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lesson-e1772248671636.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4oswh-8Gz","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=33391"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33392,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33391\/revisions\/33392"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/32741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=33391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=33391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=33391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}