{"id":33549,"date":"2026-07-16T02:29:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T02:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33549"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T02:29:47","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-16-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33549","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 16 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump slams ICE decision to suspend traffic stops after two shootings<\/p>\n<p>Ronaldo fans behind FIFA-Messi conspiracy claims Mikel Obi<\/p>\n<p>FG to conduct nationwide survey of out-of-school children<\/p>\n<p>30-50% of offences dont warrant incarceration, says Tunji-Ojo<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to attend UN General Assembly in September<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue five-year-old kidnap victim, arrest two suspects in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Up to 45% of dementia cases can be prevented WHO<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: Sanwo-Olu visits flooded Lagos communities<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers rescue 13 kidnap victims, foil terrorist operations in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Flooding: Akwa Ibom gov orders demolition of buildings on drainage channels<\/p>\n<p>BUA to expand production after N504bn dividend<\/p>\n<p>Govt has abandoned education, Atiku reacts to Kogi school kidnappings<\/p>\n<p>World Cup: Argentine VP calls English pirates ahead of semi-final<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest content creator over rape, death of 20-year-old in Delta<\/p>\n<p>Defence chief seeks stronger trust, alliances to tackle insecurity<\/p>\n<p>State police wont be govs private armies, Speaker Abbas assures<\/p>\n<p>NIMC, IT firms push for secure digital government services<\/p>\n<p>Reps demand breakdown of 34tn Customs waivers, query revenue reporting<\/p>\n<p>PFIPC scandal: Again, Senate rejects probe request<\/p>\n<p>Zambias Scott, once Africas only white leader, dies at 82<\/p>\n<p>FG, IFAD equip 1,918 Nasarawa farmers with inputs, tricycles<\/p>\n<p>FG urges African nations to adopt anti-terror financing rules for NGOs<\/p>\n<p>Inflation eases to 15.91% despite rising food prices NBS<\/p>\n<p>Police constable recruitment: PSC releases names of 50,000 successful candidates<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu approves N3.6bn to empower tailors under ITF skills programme<\/p>\n<p>NLC rejects life pension bill for Plateau lawmakers, threatens Assembly shutdown<\/p>\n<p>2027 AFCON: Nigeria draw Ghana in WAFU B U20 Championship<\/p>\n<p>Parade, prosecute Oyo school kidnappers, Senator Ningi tells FG<\/p>\n<p>FG hails NECO CBT exam, says technology curbing malpractice<\/p>\n<p>Ubi Franklin warns young men against having children with multiple women<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Court orders final forfeiture of 48 property linked to ex-AGF Malami<\/p>\n<p>I spend up to $300,000 monthly in Nigeria- Davido<\/p>\n<p>FULL LIST: Davido, Peller, Tems, Burna Boy, others nominated as AFRIMMA returns after two-year break<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: NCAA suspends pilots, grounds jet involved in Asaba road-landing incident<\/p>\n<p>Delta CP warns security outfits against torture, unlawful detention<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC Registers 2.43m Voters in Phase III of Nationwide CVR<\/p>\n<p>NiMet, UniAbuja Strengthen Partnership on Smart Climate Project<\/p>\n<p>NECO Targets Full CBT Transition As Hitch-free Exam Boosts Confidence<\/p>\n<p>Shettima Launches $500m Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund<\/p>\n<p>Rainfall: Imbibe Safety Precautionary Measures, FRSC Admonishes Drivers<\/p>\n<p>Court Orders Final Forfeiture of over 40 Properties Traced to Ex-AGF Malami, Family<\/p>\n<p>NJII Urges Presidency, N Assembly to Address Abuja Indigenous Peoples Grievances<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Kidnapping: Show Empathy, Apologise to Victims, Jimoh Ibrahim Tells Makinde<\/p>\n<p>Market Capitalisation Advances by N719bn Amid Demand for MTN<\/p>\n<p>FCT Police Command Urged to Foster Culture of Insurance Compliance<\/p>\n<p>Go After Other Bandits, Terrorists Nationwide, Senate Charges FG<\/p>\n<p>Senate Says N2.9bn Monthly Release Inadequate for N140bn NCDC Budget<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Strengthens Internal Audit Capacity with Data Analytics Training for Over 200 Participants<\/p>\n<p>Reps Demand Full Disclosure on CBN, NNPCL, Others Unremitted Operating Surplus<\/p>\n<p>Shema: Tinubus Reforms Difficult but Necessary to Address Nigerian Problems<\/p>\n<p>FG Pledges Support for Dangote Refinery, Lauds Contributions to Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>US Tightens Sanctions on Cuba, Targets Tourism Ministry in Fresh Pressure Campaign<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>US urges Nigeria to do more to protect Christians from attacks<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to attend UNGA 81st session, says Nigerias UN permanent representative, Ibrahim<\/p>\n<p>We successfully uploaded our candidates names before INEC deadline LP<\/p>\n<p>Atiku condemns abduction of Kogi students, others<\/p>\n<p>Ododo mobilises massive security operation to rescue abducted school principal, NECO official, students<\/p>\n<p>AMLSN hails Senate for passing medical laboratory university bill, seeks Tinubus quick assent<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns Blessing CEOs alleged N36m fraud trial to July 20<\/p>\n<p>New NANS scribe vows era of innovation, accountability<\/p>\n<p>State police wont stop Benue killings Minority leader<\/p>\n<p>Ex-CCT chairman Danladi Umar granted N100m bail over alleged abuse of office<\/p>\n<p>New NANS sec-gen vows era of innovation, accountability<\/p>\n<p>PSC releases names of 50,000 successful Constables into Nigerian Police Force<\/p>\n<p>NDDC unveils $500m agric initiative to scale up rice, fish production, cassava cultivation<\/p>\n<p>Malami loses 48 properties as court grants EFCC forfeiture request<\/p>\n<p>Counter-terrorism: Nigerians should be patient during rescue missions Ngoshe<\/p>\n<p>NFIU to lead launch of Nigeria chapter of global Women in AML\/CFT network to mentor next generation<\/p>\n<p>2026 World Cup: Gary Neville reacts to Frances defeat against Spain<\/p>\n<p>Benue community under fresh attack as suspected herders kill resident<\/p>\n<p>ADC faction threatens Atiku with legal action, asks INEC to remove Marks NWC from portal<\/p>\n<p>APC candidates overhaul deepens Alia-Akume power struggle ahead 2027<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns Accord Party presidential ticket suit as INEC joins dispute<\/p>\n<p>APC NASS primary: Ekiti ex-commissioner dragged to court over alleged failure to resign before contesting<\/p>\n<p>2027: Tinubus reforms will expose saboteurs, strengthen Nigerias institutions Alawuje<\/p>\n<p>Oil hits one-month high of $86.79 as US-Iran conflict escalates<\/p>\n<p>FG: Why kidnappers, terrorists are hard to trace despite NIN-SIM linkage<\/p>\n<p>Innovate or be left behind, AI expert urges Nigerian youths<\/p>\n<p>Yellow Card bags 7 Africa GRC Financial Crime Award nominations<\/p>\n<p>Minister to unveil innovation roadmap at Enugu Gaming Conference<\/p>\n<p>Traders demand taskforce to tackle illegal highway checkpoints, multiple taxation<\/p>\n<p>Marketers reject Dangotes dollar fuel sales, eye alternative supply channel<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Customs intercepts N26.5 billion-worth cannabis at Apapa port<\/p>\n<p>Abia opens sexual offenders register, records two convictions<\/p>\n<p>GOC 81 Division cautions troops against harassment, extortion<\/p>\n<p>ADC calls for arrest, investigation of Nafiu Gombe<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS forum adopts regional devt recommendations<\/p>\n<p>U.S. attack on Iran enters third day amid shipping blockade<\/p>\n<p>Cameroons main port resumes operations after vessel collision, minister says<\/p>\n<p>WTO: Gulf conflict threatens fertiliser trade, food security<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu rallies Afreximbank to accelerate Africas industrialisation<\/p>\n<p>Equities rebound as capitalisation rises by N719 billion<\/p>\n<p>Shell awards $518m contracts to local firms, pays $2b tax<\/p>\n<p>Business confidence weakens as rising costs weigh on firms operations<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>US reports wave of strikes on Iran as war returns<\/p>\n<p>Biden announces memoir, says cancer treatment going really well<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to Osoba on birthday: Our journey together has weathered its storms<\/p>\n<p>Weak party ideology fuelling defections-Ganduje<\/p>\n<p>State police funding must be first-line charge, Bamidele says<\/p>\n<p>Protect Christians from attacks, U.S. official urges Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Senate gives NNPC external auditors one week to explain 210tn unreconciled figures<\/p>\n<p>Senate warns MDAs over failure to honour invitations, threatens sanctions<\/p>\n<p>Otti orders immediate payment of new allowances for serving NYSC members in Abia<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Govt to review Lekki, other flood-prone areas master plans<\/p>\n<p>2027: NUP endorses Tinubus re-election, urges pensioners to vote in large numbers<\/p>\n<p>Senate urges security chiefs to deploy troops to Benue communities after fresh attacks<\/p>\n<p>Customs, police strengthen strategic partnership through engagement<\/p>\n<p>Army urges Nigerians to stop demoralising troops with false social media narratives<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to address UNGA in September<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Kidnap: APM questions APC over reported bandit links<\/p>\n<p>Kano tops fresh voter registration with 182,749 as registrants cross 2.4m<\/p>\n<p>Osun poll, nationwide elections top priority, Amupitan tells Plateau SANs<\/p>\n<p>It is time to make Safe Schools Initiative work NAPTAN, NUT<\/p>\n<p>FG offers Shell $11.50 per barrel tax credit to unlock $20bn Bonga Deepwater project<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery shields Nigerians from global fuel price shock S&amp;P<\/p>\n<p>FG, NDDC mobilise $500m Niger Delta agric fund to galvanize food 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political leaders celebrate elder statesmans democratic legacy<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias education crisis is access, not enrolment Alausa<\/p>\n<p>NECO CBT revolution dealing fresh blow to exam malpractice Education minister<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias inflation rate slows to 15.91 %<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Xenophobia: FG Evacuates 1,409 Nigerians In From South Africa<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery Symbol Of Africa\u2019s Industrial Rise \u2013 LBS<\/p>\n<p>Judges\u2019 Welfare Essential For Judicial Independence \u2014 FCT Chief Judge<\/p>\n<p>State Police Funding Must Be First-Line Charge To Prevent Abuse- Bamidele<\/p>\n<p>Plateau Youth Groups Demand Justice After 50 Killed In Fresh Attacks<\/p>\n<p>PINL Surveillance Effort Helps Nigeria Break OPEC Quota First In 6 Years -NUPRC<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC Yet To Receive Implementation Letter On Tinubu\u2019s Refund Directive \u2014 Adeyeye<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest Suspected Cultist, Recover Revolver In Taraba School<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe Have Not Uploaded a Presidential Candidate Because the NEC Has Decided to Support Tinubu\u2019s Re-election in 2027\u201d \u2013 APGA<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNew York, We\u2019re Coming\u201d: Teenage Star Yamal Sends World Cup Final Warning After Spain\u2019s Triumph<\/p>\n<p>APC Demands Probe of Alleged N130bn Airport Project In Adeleke\u2019s Hometown<\/p>\n<p>Messi Inspires Stunning Argentina Comeback To Crush England\u2019s World Cup Dream<\/p>\n<p>Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Kogi School Abduction<\/p>\n<p>Village Head Killed As Suspected Bandits Attack Communities In Kano\u2019s Tsanyawa LGA<\/p>\n<p>INEC, NIMC Strengthen Collaboration On Digital Identity, Voter Verification<\/p>\n<p>Man In Viral Video With Underage Girl Speaks Out, Says \u2018It Was Only Content\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Loses \u20a63.5trn Yearly To Post-Harvest Losses, 40m Tones Of Food \u2014 BoA<\/p>\n<p>Delta Police Arrest Content Creator Odogwu Asaba Over Alleged Rape, Death Of 20-Year-Old Woman<\/p>\n<p>93% Of Nigerian Inmates Are State Offenders, 50% Don\u2019t Need Jail- Minister<\/p>\n<p>Atiku Questions N6.44bn Budget For 2026 World Cup<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Refinery Insulates Nigerians From Global Fuel Price Shock \u2013 S&amp;P<br \/>\n10 hours ago<\/p>\n<p>Despite Rising Food Prices, Inflation Eases to 15.91% in June<\/p>\n<p>Biden Opens Up On Life After White House, Cancer Battle, New Book<\/p>\n<p>Freese Urges US Soccer To Retain Pochettino After World Cup Exit<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Senate Donates N50m To Families Of Slain Oyo Teachers, Soldiers Killed During Rescue Mission<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Leads Africa In Latest Global AI Rankings<strong><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong>DAILY TRUST \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fresh abduction: Criminals now see schools as abandoned territories Atiku<\/p>\n<p>S&amp;P: Dangote Refinery has become benchmark for petroleum pricing across West Africa<\/p>\n<p>Family fixes July 17 for burial of physiotherapist found dead in Umahis house<\/p>\n<p>Recruitment: PSC releases list of 50,000 successful constable candidates<\/p>\n<p>ADC demands probe of physiotherapists death, asks Umahi to step aside<\/p>\n<p>Inflation drops to 15.91% NBS<\/p>\n<p>From phantom agency to N6.44bn world cup budget mystery, Atiku fires fresh shot at Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Bandits Invade Kogi School, Abduct Principal, NECO Supervisor, Students<\/p>\n<p>Semi-final loss: We were not at our best, says Mbappe<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio defends NAssembly-Tinubu ties, says cooperation isnt surrender<\/p>\n<p>66% of directors now use AI tools CIoD<\/p>\n<p>Yobe approves health insurance for retired civil servants<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest bandit with 109 rounds of ammunition in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Youth leader killed in another attack on Benue community<\/p>\n<p>Abducted Edo varsity students, 7 travellers rescued in Edo, Plateau<\/p>\n<p>FCC, NRC strengthen partnership on fair recruitment, promotions<\/p>\n<p>Abuja police arraign children over fathers death<\/p>\n<p>Residents laud FCT infrastructural development<\/p>\n<p>Bauchi: Coalition wants PRP to pick female dep govship candidate,<\/p>\n<p>ADC wants Nafiu Bala prosecuted over access code claim<\/p>\n<p>Deregistration: Appeal Court reserves judgement on ADC, other parties appeal<\/p>\n<p>FG expands intervention powers in state police bill<\/p>\n<p>Deregistration: A\/Court reserves judgement on ADC, others appeals<\/p>\n<p>3 parties fail to submit presidential candidates as INEC shuts portal<\/p>\n<p>A Northern Nigerians response to Lasisi Olagunjus Why Oriire was not Chibok<\/p>\n<p>Oil output increased by 2% in first half of 2026 Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate committee, NCDC mgnt agree on priorities for North Central devt<\/p>\n<p>How litigations, allegations of bias, plunged NBA into crisis<\/p>\n<p>Anambra LG Elections: Civil Society presses ANSIEC for readiness updates<\/p>\n<p>NSAC raises alarm over deforestation, mining and growing environmental insecurity in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Anambra police command steps up inclusive operation strategy, receives Nigeria Forest Security Service<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus reforms have strengthened retirement security PenCom boss<\/p>\n<p>CSOs adopt Nigeria First agenda, unveil 15-point development blueprint<\/p>\n<p>INEC Access Disclaim: ADC pushes for arrest of Nafiu Bala<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump Defends ICE, Vows Tough Immigration Enforcement<\/p>\n<p>Welfare: FG Pledges Nationwide Housing For Immigration Personnel<\/p>\n<p>Reps Request Details Of N34trn Waivers From Customs<\/p>\n<p>Osun 2026: TAF Africa To Deploy 25 Sign Language Interpreters For PWDs<\/p>\n<p>Flood: Eno Orders Demolition Of Buildings On Drainage Channels<\/p>\n<p>Dangotes Sale In Dollars Presents Urgent Need For Multiple Operational Refineries PETROAN<\/p>\n<p>Headline Inflation Eases To 15.91% In June As Food Prices Remain Elevated<\/p>\n<p>CRiver: PDP Rep Aspirant, APC Trade Blame Over Communal Clash<\/p>\n<p>Senate Orders Security Crackdown In Otukpo As Benue Attacks Claim 20 Lives<\/p>\n<p>Edo LG Poll: APC Celebrating Manufactured Figures, Not Popular Mandate CRPP<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Abduction: Eight Pupils Still Receiving Treatment At LAUTECH, 31 Discharged<\/p>\n<p>State Police: Govs Will Not Solely Appoint CP Abbas<\/p>\n<p>Kebbi Govt To Pay N2.1bn For Gratuities, Death Benefits To 772 Beneficiaries<\/p>\n<p>HOSTCON Youth Council Hails GGSL MD For Excellence In Oil Asset Protection<\/p>\n<p>FG Unveils $500m Niger Delta Agricultural Devt Investment Fund<\/p>\n<p>ADC Demands Independent Probe Into Mary Habilas Death<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Energy poverty threatens Nigerias food security BoA<\/p>\n<p>How intelligence, not guns, freed Oyo kidnapped victims<\/p>\n<p>2026 Commonwealth Games:OCallaghan fit for Glasgow despite doctor warning<\/p>\n<p>SWAN nominates Omidiran as 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