{"id":33554,"date":"2026-07-18T05:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T05:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33554"},"modified":"2026-07-18T05:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T05:25:44","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-18-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33554","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 18 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

U.S ends indefinite stay for foreign students, journalists<\/p>\n

Trump blames Tuchel over England\u2019s World Cup tactics<\/p>\n

Wildfire smoke engulfs millions in US ahead of World Cup final<\/p>\n

Two South African soldiers die chasing illegal miners<\/p>\n

Police hunt teacher over alleged flogging death of student in Anambra<\/p>\n

Anambra Court jails native doctor, Onyeze Jesus, for false claims of supernatural powers<\/p>\n

Tinubu mourns dame Amaechi, mother of ex-transport minister Rotimi Amaechi<\/p>\n

Naira depreciates to N1,425\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

2 Nigerians, one other jailed in UK after stealing almost 5m in police impersonation scam<\/p>\n

I wasnt scammed Bella Shmurda dismisses $4m property reports<\/p>\n

Lagos begins controlled demolition of fire-damaged Martins Street building<\/p>\n

2027 Polls: Court declines to compel INEC to recognise Turaki-led PDP<\/p>\n

Emefiele: Supreme Court okays forfeiture of $2m, properties, share certificates to FG<\/p>\n

NiMet predicts 3-day rains, sunshine from Saturday<\/p>\n

Tinubu signs executive order to regulate cryptocurrency, virtual assets<\/p>\n

Govt cant solve Nigerias problems alone FG, Reps<\/p>\n

I didnt know my running mate until she was selected Obafemi Hamzat<\/p>\n

South African police arrest 69 at violent anti-immigrant protest<\/p>\n

FG unveils healthy food rules for schools, hospitals<\/p>\n

Breaking: Three charged over kidnap of Oyo school children, teachers<\/p>\n

Oyo School Rescue: We treated abducted pupils as our own children IRT, SIS operatives<\/p>\n

Troops rescue nine kidnap victims in Katsina, arrest suspected terrorist, recover 56 rustled livestock<\/p>\n

Mary Habilas Death: Kaduna Youth Group petitions senate, seeks independent probe<\/p>\n

Bank employee arraigned over alleged forgery of non-indebtedness letter<\/p>\n

Breaking: Mary Habilas family petitions IGP, demands release of body for burial<\/p>\n

New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM<\/p>\n

Nigeria ends evacuation of nearly 1,500 citizens from South Africa<\/p>\n

Keyamo okays third-party payment of Obis N25,000 airport fine<\/p>\n

NECO rejects miracle centre label, defends Kogi school after abduction incident<\/p>\n

Breaking: Andy Burnham elected new Labour leader, now set to be UK PM<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>Ill reverse public facilities named after Tinubu, others if elected Sowore<\/p>\n

Lagos begins demolition of fire-damaged Martins Street building<\/p>\n

Rivers reopens school four months after toddlers death, family kicks<\/p>\n

Dangote refinery raises $2.5bn, may go public August<\/p>\n

Police hunt teacher over death of 12-year-old student in Anambra<\/p>\n

Rainy season: TRACE warns motorists against driving through flooded roads<\/p>\n

I was shocked Temi, Mr Eazi were expecting baby after wedding Nana Otedola<\/p>\n

Ill resign as minister if my claims on roads are false Wike<\/p>\n

FG determined to end terrorism, banditry, says SGF<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Court strikes out suit seeking recognition of Turaki-led PDP<\/p>\n

US missionary condemns Plateau killings<\/p>\n

29-year-old renounces cultism, surrenders pistol in Edo<\/p>\n

FG unveils digital standards portal to boost Made-in-Nigeria products<\/p>\n

UNICEF commends Sokotos investments in child healthcare, education<\/p>\n

PCN seals 505 illegal drug stores in Cross River<\/p>\n

Terrorists threatened to kill me, church members Pastor<\/p>\n

Soldiers rescue nine kidnap victims, recover 56 rustled animals in Katsina<\/p>\n

Court jails Anambra native doctor six years, fines him 20m<\/p>\n

Greedy sand-filling causing Lagos floods Bode George<\/p>\n

BREAKING: FG arraigns three over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers abduction<\/p>\n

NBA president denies rigging claims, says poll process independent<\/p>\n

COLA Platform Apology and Service Restoration Announcement<\/p>\n

IG mourns slain officer, hails team over Oyo school abduction rescue<\/p>\n

FG pushes for freer movements to boost trade in Africa<\/p>\n

40% of Kaduna pupils attend school because of free meals, says govs aide<\/p>\n

Kidnappers washed our clothes when we started smelling, says freed Oyo teacher<\/p>\n

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

Breaking: Court Dashes Hope of Turaki-led PDP To Be Recognised By INEC, Dismisses Suit<\/p>\n

Split in Niger APC as Prominent Members Align With ADC<\/p>\n

Breaking: FG Files 10-Count Charge Against Three Suspects over Oyo School Pupils, Teachers Abduction<\/p>\n

Tinubu Signs Presidential Executive Order On Virtual Assets Coordination<\/p>\n

NBC Tasks Broadcasting Stations over 2028 DSO Global Deadline<\/p>\n

China Offers 5,000 AI Training Slots to Developing Countries, Launches Global Governance Push<\/p>\n

NDLEA Declares Drug Kingpin, Three Associates Wanted, Freezes N9.84bn in Accounts<\/p>\n

Crude Oil Theft Probe: Senate Condemns NNPCL Managements Consistent Failure to Honour Summons<\/p>\n

Security Operatives Kill Two Suspected Bandits, Rescue Kidnapped Minors in Kwara (Video)<\/p>\n

US House Backs Bill to Suspend All Assistance to Nigeria over Terrorism<\/p>\n

Cardoso: Nigerias Net Foreign Reserves Has Surpassed $40bn<\/p>\n

Umahi Names Coastal Road After Tinubu, FG Okays 400km Extension of Key Highway<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Abuja City Walk Will Transform FCT Into Global Hub for Commerce, Innovation<\/p>\n

Tinubu Unveils $3.05bn Social Investment Package to Boost Poverty Reduction, Human Capital Development, Others
\nShettima: Were Strengthening Place Of Nigerian Child Through Broad Interventions<\/p>\n

Senate Rescinds Passage of Proceeds of Crime Amendment Bill for Fresh Scrutiny<\/p>\n

Lagos Flooding and the Coastal Highway: Separating Facts from Fiction<\/p>\n

Stock Market Depreciate by 0.09% on Profit-taking in BUA Cement<\/p>\n

Nigerias Renewable Energy Industry Shifts Focus to Storage as Solar Costs Fall<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Akpabio admits he has never seen National Assembly budget<\/p>\n

World Cup: FIFA reveals officials for Spain vs Argentina final<\/p>\n

I love Davido so much Actor Zubby Michael recalls unforgettable experience<\/p>\n

ACourt upholds INECs 2027 election timelines, sets aside high court judgment<\/p>\n

2027: INEC banks on UKs partnership for security, technology<\/p>\n

PFIPC exposes rot beneath Aso Rock<\/p>\n

Court stops APC, INEC from altering Benue APC primary winners<\/p>\n

US Reps pass bill to withhold all assistance to Nigeria until terror attacks are addressed<\/p>\n

How building demolitions are deepening Lagos housing crisis<\/p>\n

Names of those who died as far back as 2011 remain on INECs records -Amupitan<\/p>\n

Tinubu unveils $3.05bn anti-poverty, human capital programmes<\/p>\n

Obi prioritises education, healthcare in 2nd phase of New Nigeria roadmap<\/p>\n

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

Delta court fixes July 28 for judgment in contempt case against CP Oyeniyi, 17 others<\/p>\n

Voter apathy makes electoral manipulation, rigging easier<\/p>\n

2027: Delta APC group passes vote of confidence on Tinubu, Oborevwori<\/p>\n

2027: INEC considers full system audit to prevent repeat of 2023 IReV glitch<\/p>\n

Ameh urges US to extend 2027 election monitoring beyond voting day<\/p>\n

2027: APC dismisses defections to PRP, says Bauchi chapter remains united<\/p>\n

Troops raid suspected hideout, arrest 24 foreign nationals in Epe<\/p>\n

Bandits kill two, as protesters block major Katsina road<\/p>\n

Food security paradox: How hungry Nigeria loses 38 million tonnes to poor post-harvest plan<\/p>\n

High food prices pose serious threat to low inflation, says CPPE<\/p>\n

Cardoso credits reforms for over 1200% jump in net FX reserves<\/p>\n

Much ado about ticket, cargo service charge in air transport<\/p>\n

WCS unveils platform to boost wildlife conservation monitoring<\/p>\n

Five mid-cap stocks deliver nearly 60% returns to investors in seven months<\/p>\n

Emirates retrofits 100 aircraft in $5b cabin upgrade drive<\/p>\n

NSC Cooperative pays N90.6m dividend, grows assets to N1.46b<\/p>\n

CBN tightens noose on FX dealers, caps weekly purchases at $150,000<\/p>\n

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

FG, Partners Move To Strengthen Local Drug Manufacturing For Health Security<\/p>\n

Rescued Oyo Teacher Says Kidnappers Blindfolded Victims, Banned Prayers In Jesus\u2019 Name<\/p>\n

Wike Says Tinubu\u2019s Infrastructure Drive Has Silenced Critics<\/p>\n

IGP Disu Vows Police Will Hunt Down Kidnappers, Rescue All Abducted Victims<\/p>\n

NGF Suspension Will Not Cost Nigeria 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy, LGAN Insists<\/p>\n

Free School Feeding Drives 40% Of Kaduna Public School Enrolment \u2013 Gov\u2019s Aide<\/p>\n

Nigeria Stripped Of 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy Hosting Rights Over Golf Federation Suspension<\/p>\n

PDP Leadership Crisis: Turaki- led Faction Heads To Appeal As Court Throws Out Suit<\/p>\n

Mary Habila\u2019s Father Petitions IGP, Demands Release Of Daughter\u2019s Body For Burial<\/p>\n

CBN Unveils Electronic Portal, Tightens Rules for BDCs\u2019 FX Purchases<\/p>\n

FG Launches New Price Guarantee Scheme For 2m Farmers<\/p>\n

Father Arrested For Allegedly Burning Daughter\u2019s Private Part With Hot Iron Over Bedwetting<\/p>\n

IGP Disu Vows To Rescue More Kidnap Victims<\/p>\n

Emefiele: Supreme Court Affirms Final Forfeiture Of Assets, $2m, Share Certificates To Government<\/p>\n

Falana Threatens Court Action Over FG\u2019s Allocation Of Luxury Homes To Judges<\/p>\n

Anambra Court Jails Native Doctor \u2018Onyeze Jesus\u2019 6 Years, Fines Him \u20a620m<\/p>\n

ADC Expresses Doubt Over Tinubu\u2019s Fitness As Nigeria\u2019s President<\/p>\n

US Tightens Visa Rules For Foreign Students, Exchange Visitors, Journalists<\/p>\n

Women Inclusion: Senate Seats May Rise To 121, Reps To 397 In 2027<\/p>\n

Kidnappers Washed Our Clothes, Freed Oyo Teacher Debunks \u2018Staged\u2019 Claim<\/p>\n

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

BCDA crisis: Unelected individuals may have hijacked Presidential powers ADC<\/p>\n

2027: Imposed NASS candidate cant speak good English Kaiama Group<\/p>\n

Anglican Bishop backs state police, urges reforms to strengthen Nigerias security<\/p>\n

RMD: If you want to have anything done in govt, put a woman in charge<\/p>\n

Katsina ADC chieftain: Why Shettima sent APC governors to my residence<\/p>\n

Cardoso: $52bn reserves can support lasting FX stability<\/p>\n

Heavy rain, windstorm kill 3, destroy houses in Yobe<\/p>\n

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

Bill Proposes 49 Extra NASS Seats For Women Ahead Of 2027 Polls<\/p>\n

Dangotes Sale In Dollars Presents Urgent Need For Multiple Operational Refineries PETROAN<\/p>\n

Lagos TESCOM Issues Appointment Letters To Newly Recruited Teachers<\/p>\n

Oyo School Rescue: IGP Commends Injured Officers, Honours Slain Hero<\/p>\n

Oyo School Abduction: FG Files Terrorism Charges Against Suspects<\/p>\n

Nigerias Problem Is Leadership, Not Resources Shehu Sani<\/p>\n

Dangotes Sale In Dollars Presents Urgent Need For Multiple Operational Refineries PETROAN<\/p>\n

Father Of Late Nurse Petitions IGP, Seeks Release Of Daughters Body<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Unveils Digital Advertising Platform To Boost Delta Revenue<\/p>\n

Dangotes Sale In Dollars Presents Urgent Need For Multiple Operational Refineries PETROAN<\/p>\n

Customs Releases N7.61bn To PFAs For 4,237 Retirees Payment
\nGov Diri Mourns Renowned Academic, Ex-Minister Isoun<\/p>\n

NECO Faults Kogi Govt Over Miracle Centre Claim, Defends Abducted School<\/p>\n

Dangotes Sale In Dollars Presents Urgent Need For Multiple Operational Refineries PETROAN<\/p>\n

Abducted Principal, Students Of Kogi School Rescued Police<\/p>\n

Group Raises Alarm Over Ajiran Killings Probe, Demands Transparency<\/p>\n

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

FIFA confirms 17 minute half time break for World Cup 2026 final<\/p>\n

Many pupils feared killed in fatal bus crash<\/p>\n

Tinubu signs Executive Order on virtual assets, establishes council to harmonise regulation of digital economy<\/p>\n

Breaking: Court strikes out suit seeking recognition of Turaki-led PDP leadership<\/p>\n

NDLEA, NCC join forces to tackle drug trafficking, piracy networks
\n2027: Niger Rescue Movement declares support for ADC<\/p>\n

Niger Delta: Committee on review of Armed Forces visits 6 Division<\/p>\n

Lagos NURTW chieftain murdered, CP warns against breakdown of law, order<\/p>\n

Stakeholders unveil roadmap to industrialise Nigeria using cashew value chain<\/p>\n

Osun governorship election: NGO urges special treatmentfor PWDs<\/p>\n

Breaking: FG files terrorism charges against 3 over Oyo school abduction<\/p>\n

TCN Kano region, NISO partner to boost power sector<\/p>\n

Tinubus strides on state police, counter-terrorism<\/p>\n

NAIC, NAICOM unite to boost Tinubus agricultural agenda, food security<\/p>\n

We are not operating miracle examination centre in Kogi, NECO debunks allegation<\/p>\n

NNPCLs repeated absence from Senate probe undermines oversight Onyesoh<\/p>\n

Analogue signal switch-off will not take effect until December 2028 NBC<\/p>\n

FIFA rankings: Morocco retain Africas top spot as Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt maintain strong lead<\/p>\n

Argentina reclaim FIFAs number one ranking as Spain, France complete top three<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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