{"id":33479,"date":"2026-07-02T04:29:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33479"},"modified":"2026-07-02T04:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:29:19","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-2-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33479","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 2 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Over 2m Troops Killed Or Wounded In Russia-Ukraine War \u2013 Report<\/p>\n

World Cup: Belgium Complete Stunning Comeback To Knock Senegal Out<\/p>\n

Taraba: Ailing Deputy Governor\u2019s Family Dismisses Claims Of Abandonment Against Kefas<\/p>\n

Court Grants Diezani Leave To Tender UK Acquittal Judgement In Asset Recovery Suit<\/p>\n

ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unimplemented 2025 Agreement In Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa Universities<\/p>\n

NDIC Cautions Against Dealings with 46 Closed MFBs<\/p>\n

\u2018Uba Sani Has Bridged Infrastructure Gaps In Zaria, Sabon Gari\u2019<\/p>\n

NDC Deregistration Threatens Nigeria\u2019s Multi-Party Democracy \u2013 IPAC<\/p>\n

Global Capital Flows to Few Cities as African Startups Raise $4.1bn in 2025 \u2014 Report<\/p>\n

LCCI Demands 1-month Company Income Tax Filing Extension, Penalty Waiver<\/p>\n

Admission: 4,216 Candidates With Disabilities Benefit From JAMB Inclusion Programme<\/p>\n

Gencos\u2019 Revelation Exposes Tinubu\u2019s Power Debt Deception \u2014 Atiku<\/p>\n

President Tinubu To Unveil Free Tribute Book At Buhari\u2019s First Memorial Anniversary<\/p>\n

Bandits Abduct Kebbi Lawyer After MULAN Conference In Kano, Demand \u20a650m, Motorcycles As Ransom<\/p>\n

CBN Revokes Licences Of 46 Microfinance Banks Over Regulatory Breaches<\/p>\n

JUST IN: CBN Withdraws Licences from 46 Microfinance Banks (SEE FULL LIST)<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Unbudgeted Spending Hits N8.83trn, Widens Deficit By 2% Of GDP \u2014 IMF<\/p>\n

World Bank\u2019s $730m Loan Refocused To Boost Power Distribution Sector Recovery<\/p>\n

Lagos Flooding Triggers Power Outages as TCN Shuts Down Oworonshoki Substation<\/p>\n

FIFA Defends VAR Decision To Disallow Germany\u2019s Extra-Time Goal Against Paraguay<\/p>\n

World Cup: Only Argentina Has \u2018Mentality\u2019 To Stop France \u2013 Neville<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Suspected Armed Herdsmen Kill 8, Injure 15 In Fresh Benue Attack<\/p>\n

Flooding Unavoidable In Lagos, We Can Only Reduce Its Impact \u2014 Says Commissioner<\/p>\n

Customs Seizes Fake NAFDAC-labelled, Expired Medicines, Illicit Drugs Worth N53.39bn At Apapa Port<\/p>\n

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

Fake DG forged Gbajabiamila letter, ran 34 bank accounts Presidency<\/p>\n

Shanties: Lagos vows prosecution, permanent enforcement on Badagry Expressway<\/p>\n

Tinubu unveils dualised township roads, underpass in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Post-primary row: INEC, APC may clash over official Senate list<\/p>\n

CBN restricts contract suspension period to two business days<\/p>\n

NNPC revenue falls by N636bn despite stable oil production<\/p>\n

Tinubu to unveil book on Buhari as family marks first anniversary<\/p>\n

Osun poll: INEC says security personnel will take neutrality oath<\/p>\n

FG, World Bank partner to boost water access, food security<\/p>\n

ICPC, PenCom recover N3bn unremitted pension deductions from defaulting firms<\/p>\n

Tinubu unveils fourth legacy superhighway, okays N111bn take-off funds<\/p>\n

England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16<\/p>\n

53% of 4,216 UTME candidates with disabilities gained admission in 10 years Okebukola<\/p>\n

Some causes of 1967 civil war still with us, says Obasanjo<\/p>\n

Benue PDP gov candidate condemns killings, demands action<\/p>\n

Five Nigerians rescued from Cte dIvoire prison arrive Abuja<\/p>\n

Adeleke unveils new flyover, warns Osun residents against street trading, vandalism<\/p>\n

Nigerian sprinter Brume jailed 27 months in US, faces deportation<\/p>\n

Court fixes July 6 for Delta APC suit<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks over breaches<\/p>\n

DHQ unveils toll-free line, says troops killed 662 terrorists in Q2 2026<\/p>\n

Join national education database, FG urges states, private schools<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Oyo teachers suspend strike triggered by student abductions<\/p>\n

Customs hand over N53.39bn seized drugs to NDLEA, NAFDAC<\/p>\n

ICE releases Nun Ugboaja arrested while walking to church in US<\/p>\n

No new insurgency group in Kebbi Commissioner<\/p>\n

DSS arrests ex-minister Uche Nnaji<\/p>\n

Cholera kills 120 in Sudan WHO<\/p>\n

Dangote targets 2.1mbpd refining capacity in Nigeria, Kenya Nigeriannews app<\/p>\n

Bandits kill scores in Benue community, Alia condemns attack<\/p>\n

Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 bn, says UN<\/p>\n

World Cup frenzy fuels Islamic flag fury in Bangladesh<\/p>\n

Air Force releases list of successful candidates for military schools interviews<\/p>\n

VIDEO: I quit acting in 2019 over poor pay, mediocre work Deyemi Okanlawon<\/p>\n

Shettima arrives Jigawa for 2026 investment summit<\/p>\n

Rampaging soldier pinned me to bathroom door, assaulted me UNIOSUN female student<\/p>\n

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

SCourt Goes Digital, Ends Manual Filing of Cases<\/p>\n

Operators Urge NBC, ARCON to Censor Hajj Adverts from Unlicensed Agents<\/p>\n

PSC Promotes 13 CPs to AIG, 17 DCPs to CP, 63 Others to Next Rank<\/p>\n

Shettima: Tinubu Making It Easier Now To Do Business In Nigeria Nigeriaelection news<\/p>\n

Troops Kill 662 Terrorists, Arrest 1,084 Suspects in Second Quarter of 2026<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Why Were Rebranding NYSC As A National Development Scheme<\/p>\n

N98.5bn Patent Suit: Court Directs CBN, NIBSS, Others to Explore Settlement<\/p>\n

Breaking: CBN Revokes Operating Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks Over Regulatory Breaches<\/p>\n

Mater Amabilis, St. John Vianney Clinch AMTY Best Schools of the Year, To Get Cash Prizes<\/p>\n

Report Warns Oil Below $80 Per Barrel Puts Nigerias 2026 Budget at Risk, Projects N750\/Litre Fuel Price<\/p>\n

DHQ Expresses Concern over Hostile Propaganda<\/p>\n

Sokoto ASUU Threatens Shutdown Over Unpaid Allowances, Unimplemented 2025 Agreement<\/p>\n

Breaking: DSS Arrests Former Minister Uche Nnaji, Hands Him Over to ICPC<\/p>\n

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

INEC targets 90% voter registration in Cross River hills, border communities<\/p>\n

Tinubu, associates plan posthumous anniversary to honour Buhari<\/p>\n

African women professionals gather in UK to celebrate their roots<\/p>\n

INEC cant build robust democracy with technology alone Amupitan<\/p>\n

INEC provides additional 664 BVAS as backup for Osun election<\/p>\n

Odumegwu-Ojukwu receives five Nigerians rescued from Cte dIvoire prison<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise 662 terrorists, rescue 951 victims in three months<\/p>\n

Court adjourns Suswams N3.1bn fraud trial to July 16<\/p>\n

Power sector debt: Atiku calls for audit of 501bn bond<\/p>\n

JAMBs disability initiative records 4,216 admissions in 10 years<\/p>\n

INEC accused of selective obedience to court orders over candidates portal access<\/p>\n

Oyo NUT calls off indefinite strike over school security<\/p>\n

Aondoakaa condemns terror attacks in Benue, demands decisive action to end killing fields<\/p>\n

Gbajabiamila: Group demands Adeyemis probe over alleged impersonation, false claims<\/p>\n

FG orders immediate operation of stalled UBEC smart schools<\/p>\n

2027: APC governors seek unity after controversial primaries<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku, Amaechis names uploaded to INEC nomination portal<\/p>\n

FG opens talks with South Africa over Nigerians abandoned assets<\/p>\n

Parents raise alarm as 37 children remain missing after Borno school attack<\/p>\n

APC final candidates list: Govs, heavyweight senators, others lose out<\/p>\n

Dangote refinerys UAE crude imports expose Nigerias supply crisis<\/p>\n

NPA intensifies fight against port gridlock with coordinated task force<\/p>\n

Europe commits over N500m to Nigeria, pledges more investments<\/p>\n

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

Heavy rain triggers flooding across Lagos, strands commuters, businesses<\/p>\n

Floods kill 13 people in Accra with another storm forecast<\/p>\n

Democracy will not thrive without transparency, fairness in political parties<\/p>\n

Concerns over alleged police operation at Ghanaian-owned investment in Abuja<\/p>\n

Two policemen killed in Rivers, 85 suspects nabbed, 18 kidnap victims rescued in Delta<\/p>\n

Insurer, Lagos DSVA launch Safeguard Booklet to combat domestic, sexual violence<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill 82-year-old, teenager in fresh Plateau attacks<\/p>\n

Relief for Sokoto farmers as govt rehabilitates rural roads<\/p>\n

Police rescue two children, arrest four kidnap suspects<\/p>\n

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

Nigerian nun arrested on way to church released from US custody<\/p>\n

Sokoto Court sentences six convicted armed robbers to death<\/p>\n

Alleged Forged Certificates: ICPC details case against ex-minister Nnaji<\/p>\n

Ex-driver sentenced to death for murder of elderly Abuja couple<\/p>\n

FG to borrow N5.8trn through treasury bills sales<\/p>\n

Alleged fake Presidential Council DG to face trial Presidency<\/p>\n

PDP governorship aspirant Aondoakaa condemns Benue killings<\/p>\n

World Bank approves $1.25bn for Nigeria to boost reforms, investment, jobs<\/p>\n

Any review of NYSC scheme must adapt to contemporary needs NANS<\/p>\n

NNPC monthly revenue drops 12.8% to N4.34tn despite higher oil output<\/p>\n

PTA rejects planned privatisation of Unity Colleges, urges FG to suspend move<\/p>\n

Nigerian sprinter, Oghenebrume jailed 27 months in US for illegal firearm possession<\/p>\n

Looting, arrests follow South Africas anti-immigrant protests<\/p>\n

Power Debt Crisis: Atiku demands full audit of FGs N501b bond interventions<\/p>\n

Nigeria has moved from economic decline to stability, says Oyedele<\/p>\n

IMF raises concerns over unrecorded spending in Nigerias recent fiscal accounts<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: Well be waiting for voters at polling units REC<\/p>\n

Stop exporting lithium, build EV battery industry in Africa Afreximbank tells African nations<\/p>\n

Plateau treats 311 snakebite victims under free anti-venom programme<\/p>\n

Court grants Peter Obi leave to serve Kenneth Okonkwo by substituted means<\/p>\n

Full list of 46 microfinance banks CBN revoked their licences<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise 129 terrorists, rescue 542 kidnap victims in June DHQ<\/p>\n

More rains coming, Lagos Govt warns, begins demolition of shanties along Lagos-Badagry Expressway<\/p>\n

FG secures release of five Nigerians detained in Cte dIvoire prison Nigerianpolitical news<\/p>\n

Tinubu to unveil book on Buhari July 13<\/p>\n

INEC set to introduce downloadable PVCs, full online voter registration<\/p>\n

Nigeria must never experience another civil war, Obasanjo warns<\/p>\n

Supreme Court reviewing all pending appeals for irregularities CJN<\/p>\n

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

Kane double sends DR Congo out of World Cup<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Presidency clears Gbaja of appointment scandal, says accuser misled CBN<\/p>\n

Alleged coup: DSS arrests five associates of Sylva<\/p>\n

Despite N1.25bn Ecological Fund, Lagos Still Submerged<\/p>\n

He pinned me down, UNIOSUN student narrates alleged assault by soldier<\/p>\n

Well Shut Down Filling Stations oil marketers Reject Price cut demand<\/p>\n

FG: Oil marketers selling above market price will be sanctioned<\/p>\n

Hisbah: Christians eligible for Kano mass wedding<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks<\/p>\n

3 Best Apps to Redeem Gift Cards for Cash in Nigeria<\/p>\n

UPDATED: NNPP Missing as other Parties Collect Access Codes from INEC<\/p>\n

Abducted Niger electoral commissioner spends 9th month in captivity despite N40m ransom<\/p>\n

2027: 9 political parties collect access codes for candidates particulars<\/p>\n

2027: ADC uploads Atiku, Amaechis particulars to INEC portal<\/p>\n

NIGERIA DAILY: Petrol Prices Should Reduce In July IPMAN Official<\/p>\n

FG unveils N365m annual national laureate awards for scholars<\/p>\n

FG to demand compensation for Nigerians abandoned businesses in South Africa<\/p>\n

High cost of living pushes Abuja civil servants into debt<\/p>\n

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

Presidency Denies Fake Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Says Suspect To Face Trial<\/p>\n

UTME: 4,200 Candidates With Disabilities Gain Admission In 10 Years<\/p>\n

Petroleum Minister, Fubara, Others Meet Over Gas Leakage In Bille<\/p>\n

FX Market Unification Saves Nigeria $16.8bn Annually Think Tank Nigeriannews app<\/p>\n

CSO Hails Amupitans Bold Remark On Ballot Box Snatching, Results Manipulation<\/p>\n

Suswams Alleged N3.1bn Fraud Trial Adjourned To July 16<\/p>\n

DHQ: Troops Killed 662 Terrorists, Nabbed 1,084 In Q2<\/p>\n

Customs Seizes N53.39bn Expired, Counterfeit Drugs At Lagos Port<\/p>\n

Retired Police Officers Deserve Dignity, Opportunities After Service IGP<\/p>\n

CBN Revokes Licenses Of 46 Microfinance Banks<\/p>\n

Bandits Kill 15 Farmers In Benue Days After MACBAN Chairmans Murder<\/p>\n

Ayotunde Bally Challenges Nigerias Identity Status Quo, Introduces NRRA As Game-Changer<\/p>\n

Senate, NBC Push Multi-Level Partnership To Turn Nigerias Border Towns Into Growth Hubs<\/p>\n

Senate, NBC Push Multi-Level Partnership To Turn Nigerias Border Towns Into Growth Hubs<\/p>\n

Remuneration: RMAFC Reaffirms Fair Package For Political, Public Office Holders<\/p>\n

Senate, NBC Push Multi-Level Partnership To Turn Nigerias Border Towns Into Growth Hubs<\/p>\n

NDLEA Takes Custody Of Seized 6,778.5 Kilograms Of Canadian Loud At Lagos Port<\/p>\n

Kwara Govt Rescues Vulnerable Persons With Mental Health Conditions From Streets<\/p>\n

Budget Minister Tasks State Commissioners On $1trn Economy Agenda<\/p>\n

Obi Unveils Roadmap For Education Reform, TVET, Human Capital Devt<\/p>\n

Teacher Shortage: FG Deploys Digital Platforms To Fill Classroom Gaps<\/p>\n

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

Suswan, Elegbeleye out as APC hands tickets to 4 serving Senators ahead of 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Rotary DG unfolds AI-poweredinnovations, new clubs in 7 states<\/p>\n

MAAUN Niger emerges highest-ranked university in Niger Republic<\/p>\n

All Abuja districts now feeling impact of governance, says Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigerian sprinter Oghenebrume jailed 27 months in US, faces deportation<\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup 2026: England, Mexico set for blockbuster round of 16 showdown<\/p>\n

UTME: 4,216 candidates with disabilities admitted in 10 years JAMB<\/p>\n

FG to states, private schools: Key into national education database<\/p>\n

World Cup 2026 sees 13-fold surge in online abuse, 11% racially motivated FIFA<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: Youth forum gives South Africans deadline to leave Nigeria<\/p>\n

FG urges Nigerians to embrace climate education, environmental responsibility to reduce flood risks<\/p>\n

Budget minister to states:Break boundaries, take active leadership on Nigerias $1trn agenda<\/p>\n

Nigeria squandered $388bn to defend naira from 2000 to 2023 IMPI<\/p>\n

2026 Osun governorship election: INEC to deploy more BVAS at all polling units<\/p>\n

Tinubu flags off construction of Akwanga-Kaduna-Jos-Bauchi- Gombe- Biu-Maiduguri road<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Buharis men to speak on historical legacy of late former President<\/p>\n

Oyo school abduction: Teachers suspend strike<\/p>\n

CAF opens bidding for 2028 AFCON<\/p>\n

Kano mass wedding programme open to Muslims, Christians Official<\/p>\n

Terrorists kill one, abduct 11 in fresh Kaduna attack<\/p>\n

2027: APC govs to meet Yilwatda over post primaries crisis<\/p>\n

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