{"id":33443,"date":"2026-06-27T01:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T01:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33443"},"modified":"2026-06-27T01:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T01:07:20","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-27-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33443","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 27 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 920 Official<\/p>\n

Usyk to vacate heavyweight world title belts<\/p>\n

NDC rejects Kogi court verdict on INEC registration, vows appeal<\/p>\n

Kogi court judgment on NDC another setback for democracy, says Obi<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP faction faults court ruling on NDC registration<\/p>\n

Rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers remain my administrations top priority Makinde<\/p>\n

Bayelsa gov receives Ijaw congress reconciliation committee report<\/p>\n

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu joins US Army<\/p>\n

Atikus aide urges Obi, Kwankwaso to unite after NDC court ruling<\/p>\n

Management denies negligence in UNIOSUN final-year students death, Adeleke mourns<\/p>\n

Govt doing everything to ensure I do not contest in 2027 -Obi<\/p>\n

NDC legal team studying court ruling voiding party registration Obis aide<\/p>\n

Kaduna mob killing: Police arraign 17 more suspects, charge 33 others<\/p>\n

Traders, residents escape death as TCN power lines explode in Edo<\/p>\n

Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC, orders fresh hearing<\/p>\n

Stop spreading hopeless narratives about Nigeria, NIPR tells new inductees<\/p>\n

Corruption must be prevented through education, not prosecution alone ICPC boss<\/p>\n

NSCDC nabs three suspects over illegal ethanol haul in AIbom<\/p>\n

Taraba gets permanent police HQ 35 years after creation<\/p>\n

Abia denies fake recruitment, warns public to ignore advert<\/p>\n

$4.5bn fraud: Emefiele challenges EFCC statements, cites torture, detention<\/p>\n

Oyo impounds six vehicles in crackdown on illegal parking<\/p>\n

Osun killings: Adeleke accuses police of partisanship, demands redeployment of CP<\/p>\n

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

Troops Dismantle ISWAP Roadblock, Rescue 53 Hostages, Recover Eight Vehicles<\/p>\n

Tinubu Defends Prioritization of Infrastructure Under His Govts Renewed Hope Agenda<\/p>\n

CDD Empowers Journalists with Peacebuilding, Conflict Reporting Skills<\/p>\n

Tinubu Okays Establishment of National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Well Eliminate Substance Abuse, Illicit Drug Trafficking Through Innovative Interventions<\/p>\n

Court Vacates Judgment Ordering Registration of NDC as Political Party<\/p>\n

Obi Urges Tinubu to Delay State Police Implementation Until After 2027 Polls<\/p>\n

State Police: Arise Lauds Tinubu, NAssembly, Forecloses Abuse By Govs<\/p>\n

Army to Recruit Additional 28,000 Troops to Tackle Growing Insecurity<\/p>\n

NUC Approves New Varsity for Taraba, Raises Nigerias Total to 313<\/p>\n

Senior Police Officers Urge to Embrace Mentorship<\/p>\n

FG Unveils 160-shop Vegetable Market in Gombe<\/p>\n

Police Arrest SuspectedKillers of Ex-OGTV Worker<\/p>\n

Building Collapses: REDAN Chairman Blames Compromise,Govt Failure , Demands Criminal Prosecution<\/p>\n

Could Nigerias Lithium Wealth Be Fueling Violence and Illegal Exploitation<\/p>\n

Stock Market Down N959bn on Profittaking in Aradel Holdings, Others<\/p>\n

Report: Nigerias FMCG Market Worth $25bn, Poised for Tech-driven Transformation<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu pledges relentless fight against drugs as NDLEA seizes 5.3m kg of narcotics worth N1.5tn in 18 months<\/p>\n

Insurgency: Army to recruit 28,000 additional soldiers to boost manpower<\/p>\n

Counselling key to ending insecurity, drug abuse, unemployment NOUN Don<\/p>\n

NHRC calls for human rights-based approach to Nigerias drug crisis, warns against criminalizing treatment seekers<\/p>\n

EU, Nigeria deepen strategic economic partnership, target increased investment<\/p>\n

Tinubu okays National Health Technology office, names Adigwe National Coordinator<\/p>\n

Abure rejects APC spoiler claims, says he championed Peter Obis candidacy<\/p>\n

$1.8bn Damages from Nestoil and Neconde to Hit the Banks<\/p>\n

Oyedele seeks wider tax net as Nigeria targets higher revenue<\/p>\n

Alleged defamation: Obi files writ of summons against ex-spokesman, Okonkwo, at Anambra court<\/p>\n

State police: Salvation or 36 new tyrants<\/p>\n

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

13,000 APC, PDP, ADC members defect to NDC in Ogun<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: 700 Nigerians stranded as S\u2019Africa deadline looms<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests 306 suspects, prosecutes 64 in Ogun as Sokoto renews anti-drug campaign<\/p>\n

One dead, three rescued as Rivers orders probe into Port Harcourt building collapse<\/p>\n

Police hunt for alleged arm supplier as woman identifies abductors in Edo<\/p>\n

DNA report confirms missing journalist, Onifade, dead<\/p>\n

IGP deploys AIG Zone 4 to Plateau for assessment<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspected kidnappers in Delta as PASNAFOSA hails interception of camouflage, others<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests 262 suspected drug offenders, destroys Cannabis farms in Cross River<\/p>\n

Police arrest three over murder of ex-OGTV staff, security guard in Ogun<\/p>\n

Our mission is economic liberation, not politics, King Charles Lambert reaffirms Black Wall Street Vision<\/p>\n

NiMRA urges businesses, government to leverage consumer intelligence for growth<\/p>\n

Reforms, inflation shocks to shape Nigerias economy in H2<\/p>\n

S&P raises Nigerias 2026 inflation forecast to 16.9%, cuts growth outlook<\/p>\n

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

Court ruling on NDC is a hurdle, not stop sign Obi<\/p>\n

NDC rejects derecognition ruling, heads to Appeal Court<\/p>\n

Benue: Miyetti Allah chair killed in ambush after peace meeting<\/p>\n

Forces working against my 2027 ambition will fail \u2014 Obi<\/p>\n

Tackling current challenges will unlock growth in real estate, hospitality sectors Akinlade<\/p>\n

Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu joins US Army<\/p>\n

Benue Police rescue eight kidnap victims, neutralise three bandits<\/p>\n

Army@163: COAS urges troops to remain steadfast, committed to national service<\/p>\n

Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo Heath authorities<\/p>\n

Drug trade fuelling insecurity in Nigeria UNODC<\/p>\n

PDP backs state police, warns against political interference<\/p>\n

FG, Meta strengthen partnership on youth digital safety<\/p>\n

EU, Nigeria deepen strategic partnership in economic cooperation<\/p>\n

Lagos residents stranded as floods cut off Ajah, Mafoluku communities<\/p>\n

Nigeria secures release of six detained in Cte dIvoire since 2025<\/p>\n

NDC Chairman exposes plot to stiffen opposition in CRiver<\/p>\n

Court sets aside judgment recognising NDC as political party<\/p>\n

INEC dismisses viral claim on CVR suspension in Delta<\/p>\n

Commissioner apologises to Lagosians over waste management challenges<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu sparks debate after urging Nigerians to start akara, corn businesses<\/p>\n

State police: Obi urges postponement until after 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Army set to recruit 28,000 new soldiers<\/p>\n

2015 Maiduguri attacks: Court sentences Boko Haram member to death by hanging<\/p>\n

INEC says yet to receive budgeted funds for 2027 general elections<\/p>\n

Israel must unconditionally leave Lebanon Hezbollah chief<\/p>\n

Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse<\/p>\n

Troops rescue eight kidnap victims in Plateau forest operation<\/p>\n

Ojukwu property saga: Firm raises concern over repeated absence of court file<\/p>\n

Pope begins cardinals gathering with anti-war message<\/p>\n

Troops rescue 53 hostages, foil terrorists attack in Borno<\/p>\n

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

Opposition Parties Fear Deregistration, Says Baba-Ahmed<\/p>\n

Rice Returns TonEngland Training As James Remains Doubtful For Panama Clash<\/p>\n

NSCDC Arrests 43-Year-Old Kwara School Worker For Allegedly Impregnating 14-Year-Old Pupil<\/p>\n

APC Youth Coalition Urges Reconciliation, Backs Danladi-Salihu For 2027<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: South Africa Is Nothing Without Africa \u2014 MTN Chairman<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP Calls Court Order To Deregister NDC Setback For Democracy<\/p>\n

Tinubu Signs NIMC Act 2026, Names Commission Digital ID Authority<\/p>\n

FG Draws $1.5bn from $5bn UAE Financing Deal<\/p>\n

ADC Support Group Condemns Wike\u2019s Alleged Attack On David Mark<\/p>\n

Tinubu Surrounded By Aides Who Can\u2019t Tell Him When He\u2019s Wrong \u2014 Ndume<\/p>\n

Venezuela Twin Earthquakes:50,000 Reported Missing, 235 Confirmed Dead<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army To Send Retired Peacekeepers Back To Liberia, Sierra Leone<\/p>\n

Netflix Cancels The Boroughs Despite Strong Streaming Debut<\/p>\n

Tax Reforms Yield Early Gains as Non-oil Revenue Hits N2.4trn<\/p>\n

2027: AAC Candidate Withdraws From Anambra Senatorial Race<\/p>\n

\u2018Hasty Passage Of State Police Bill Raises Suspicion\u2019, Says Peter Obi<\/p>\n

King Charles Becomes First Monarch To Disclose Tax Payments As Royal Finances Are Published<\/p>\n

Gov Kefas Says State Police Will Strengthen Nigeria\u2019s Security System<\/p>\n

NDLEA Seizes Drugs Worth N1.5trn In 18 Months<\/p>\n

Insecurity: No Amount Of Money Spent In Establishing State Police Will Be Waste -Ex-Rep<\/p>\n

NDC Vows To Appeal Court Ruling Nullifying Party Registration<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Court Sets Aside Order Compelling INEC To Register NDC, Orders Fresh Hearing<\/p>\n

Federal High Court Sets Aside Judgment Ordering INEC To Register NDC<\/p>\n

ADC Says State Police Can\u2019t Work Without Institutional Preparedness<\/p>\n

German Court Sentences 12 Nigerians Over Romance Scam Money Laundering<\/p>\n

30 Years Later, Spice Girls\u2019 \u2018Girl Power\u2019 Still Shapes Pop Culture<\/p>\n

State Police Must Not Become Tools For Electoral Manipulation \u2013 Obi<\/p>\n

Nigeria Loses N5trn Annually As 40% Of Farm Produce Rot Over Logistics Failure<\/p>\n

Julius Berger, Stakeholders Intensify Rescue Operations After Port Harcourt Building Collapse<\/p>\n

Domestic Airlines Still Pay N1,600\/L for Jet\u2011A1 Despite Hormuz Reopening\u2014Operator<\/p>\n

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

Army expands training depots, to recruit 28,000 additional soldiers<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubus Govt doing everything to stop me Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Banditry pushed us from cattle rearing to water vending-Herders<\/p>\n

ICPC chair: Nigerians losing confidence in lawyers<\/p>\n

2027: Well be on the ballot despite court ruling NDC<\/p>\n

Cross River: Pastor arrested for allegedly flogging teenage girl to death<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu Under Fire Over comment on Akara, Kuli Kuli Empowerment<\/p>\n

Lagos: Residents stranded as flood cuts off Ajah, Mafoluku communities<\/p>\n

Police gun down 3 suspected bandits, rescue 8 kidnap victims in Benue<\/p>\n

World Cup 2026: When legends teach: How Mikel Obi mastered the art of the player-to-pundit transition<\/p>\n

Obi: Hasty Passage of State Police Bill Suspicious<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Suspected Robber with Human Hand, Firearms in Lagos<\/p>\n

NDLEA Seizes 3.9 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 599 Suspects in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Woman Found Dead In Boyfriends Apartment in Delta<\/p>\n

Four bandits killed as security operatives foil attack in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Troops rescue eight kidnap victims in Plateau forest<\/p>\n

Court orders police officers arrest over continued absence during proceedings<\/p>\n

Bandits burn Niger school after collecting N10m levy<\/p>\n

Edo cattle dealers remove BOT chairman, secretary over alleged N116m fraud<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 3 displaced persons in Sokoto<\/p>\n

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

NDC: Dont Be Discouraged Over Court Ruling, Obi Tells Supporters, Party Members<\/p>\n

Edo Traders, Residents Escape Death As Transmission Lines Explode<\/p>\n

NDC Yet To Receive Certified Copy Of Judgment Nullifying Registration Spokesman<\/p>\n

Honda Celebrates Excellence In Education With HR-V SUV Gift For 2026 Maltina Teacher Of The Year Winner<\/p>\n

FGll Support Panel On Trade Malpractices To Boost Economic Devt SGF<\/p>\n

Deans, NANS Back Fasina Ambassadorial Nomination<\/p>\n

Benue Police Confirms Discovery Of 15 Foreigners In Otukpo Secret Apartment<\/p>\n

24 Nigerian Varsities Top Sub-Saharan Africa In Global Ranking<\/p>\n

Obi Raises Concerns Over State Police Bill, Calls For Post-2027 Implementation<\/p>\n

State Police: Ex- DIG Charge FG, NASS Over Clash Of Roles<\/p>\n

EU Accounts For 31% Of Nigerias Trade, Expands Investment Push<\/p>\n

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

Lagos to demolish defective buildings in Alakija after collapse kills 9<\/p>\n

FG reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment, digital inclusion, online safety<\/p>\n

FG unveils 40m-dose veterinary vaccine storage hub in Edo<\/p>\n

FG, NAH to partner on national groundwater mapping, data collection<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Adamawa PDP presents certificate of return to assembly candidates<\/p>\n

Stakeholders harp on government investment in agroecology for youth, women farmers<\/p>\n

US cooling firm eyes Nigerias $2.5bn air conditioning market<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Army to recruit 28,000 personnel<\/p>\n

Huge budgetary allocations to Nasarawa schools, but no water to drink<\/p>\n

Our administration building stable platform for sustainable growth, shared prosperity Tinubu<\/p>\n

Group demands 24-hour electricity to boost Delta economy<\/p>\n

You are afraid of losing in 2027, PDP taunts Ebonyi governor<\/p>\n

Lagos: Police nab suspected robber with human hand, guns, ATM cards<\/p>\n

Expert links insecurity, economic hardship to rising mental health crisis<\/p>\n

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