{"id":33565,"date":"2026-07-21T02:43:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T02:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33565"},"modified":"2026-07-21T02:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T02:43:54","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-21-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33565","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 21 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump dismisses New York mayors threat to arrest Netanyahu<\/p>\n<p>Xenophobia: SAfricans feeling impact of attacks on businesses, others NICASA president<\/p>\n<p>US judge suspends Paramounts acquisition of Warner Bros.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu appoints Fayose as REA board chairman<\/p>\n<p>FG denies rumours of Defence Minister Christopher Musa\u2019s alleged resignation<\/p>\n<p>FG denies rumours of Defence Minister Christopher Musas alleged resignation<\/p>\n<p>The pain is immense, says Messi of World Cup defeat<\/p>\n<p>ICPC grills Gbajabiamila over PFIPC<\/p>\n<p>I rejected N50m offer to campaign for Adeleke VDM on fallout with Davido<\/p>\n<p>Mary Habila: 300 CSOs cancel protest over Umahi<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS signs agreement to advance Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian army warns public against fake SSC 50\/2027 recruitment advertisement<\/p>\n<p>NNPCs N7.13tn: What does Nigeria have to show for it, ADC asks<\/p>\n<p>Fake Agency Probe: OHCSF, CBN distance selves from PFIPC, reveal inactive accounts<\/p>\n<p>Oriire teachers were beheaded to force release of Ansaru commanders DSS<\/p>\n<p>FG: Nigerias debt figures inflated, Tinubu administration has not borrowed 80trn<\/p>\n<p>SDP: Court adjourns trial to August 17 as chairman cites strong financial evidence<\/p>\n<p>105 missing as flood hits Afghan town<\/p>\n<p>Ballon dOr organisers release update on World Cups impact on 2026 award race<\/p>\n<p>Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye fuel dating rumours<\/p>\n<p>FCT Police begin trial of four officers over alleged extortion, illegal traffic duty<\/p>\n<p>Lagos pays N3.1bn compensation to landowners affected by public projects<\/p>\n<p>NBA: Electoral reform to top my agenda, says president-elect Badejo-Okusanya, SAN<\/p>\n<p>2027 Elections: Labour Party receives INEC access code<\/p>\n<p>Humanitys greatest challenge is leadership formation, not politics or technology Ozigbo<\/p>\n<p>Stop importing poverty, Atiku tells FG, advocates massive industrialization<\/p>\n<p>Iru Ekun security network enrolment surpasses 80,000 Igboho<\/p>\n<p>FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles remain 26th, slip to fourth in Africa<\/p>\n<p>FIFA reveals prize money for Spain, Argentina, other countries after 2026 World Cup [Full list]<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a>Drake loses $1.5m world cup bet as Spain beat Argentina<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Family seeks N45.1m for mothers life-saving kidney transplant<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Court jails two Ansaru commanders for life over terrorism<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reps probe: Fake agency accounts opened on OAGF directive have zero balance \u2013 CBN director<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in Abuja<\/p>\n<p><a>2027 Ticket: Kwankwaso confirms written one-term pact with Obi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>I risked my life for Niger Delta peace Jonathan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>HoS exposes irregularities in PFIPC documents as Reps probe begins<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Refinancing not fresh debt, FG sets record straight on public allegations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Rivers Assembly receives petition seeking dissolution of sports institute<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>NAFDAC blacklists firm, directors over regulatory violations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Nigerian Army dismisses fake SSC recruitment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>FCCPC resumes digital lending regulation after court victory<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>FRSC unveils operation to curb highway crashes in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>NYSC announces August 5 for 2026 Batch B Stream II orientation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Ondo NLC, TUC threaten strike over FUTATH workers victimisation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>FG revives 16 abandoned unity college e-libraries<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Police restore calm after NURTW factions clash in Osun<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Two feared drowned as NEMA, KADSEMA intensify search in Kaduna river<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>NCAT upgrades facilities, secures global accreditation despite funding challenges<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Ex-England captain Kevin Keegan dies at 75 after cancer battle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>FG seeks stronger African influence in global telecom policies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Reps begin clause-by-clause review of Tinubus state police bill<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Police begin 14-day health assessment for officers in Rivers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>FG unveils mobile learning initiative for female teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Cardi B, Maduka Okoye spark fresh dating rumours after Venice dinner<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Nigeria, UK deepen security partnership, target terrorism, cyber threats<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>NANS condemns UNIPORTs dissolution of students union<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Spain replace Argentina as world No. 1 in latest FIFA rankings, Nigeria at 26th<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Four die as rainstorm wreaks havoc in Sokoto<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Iru Ekun Security volunteers exceed 80,000, says Igboho<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Police train 200 officers in combat, weapon handling in Kano<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime minister, backs successor Andy Burnham<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a>Osun poll: NANS demands protection for students, warns political thugs off campuses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Pledges to Restore Stability<\/p>\n<p>Mbappe Becomes First Playerto Win World Cup Golden Boot Twice<\/p>\n<p>Miyetti Allah President Gets N2bn Bail in $2.63m Money-laundering Trial<\/p>\n<p>Troops Intercept Terrorist Logistics Suppliers, Apprehend Another Foreign Fighter, Illegal Immigrant in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Warri Refinery MD, Yisawu, Arraigned, Gets N500m Bail<\/p>\n<p>Dont be a Tool of Politicians to Subvert the Outcome of Elections, Vice Chancellor Advises Nigerian Professors<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS Member States Endorse Nigeria-Morocco African Atlantic Gas Pipeline<\/p>\n<p>Two Judgements, One Election: Can INEC Keep 2027 on Track<\/p>\n<p>CBN Reforms: GTCO, Zenith, 10 Others Market Capitalisation Hit N25.6tn<\/p>\n<p>Treasury Bills Dominate Fixed Income Market as Investors Execute N5.32tn Trades<\/p>\n<p>How Monetary Discipline is Rebuilding Confidence in the Economy of Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>FG Approves N3.6bn Business Incubation Fund for Tailors<\/p>\n<p>Spain Dethrones Argentina to Become Champions of 2026 World Cup<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria cant borrow its way to prosperity, says Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Court grants ex-Warri Refinery MD N500m bail in alleged N1.339bn fraud case<\/p>\n<p>Igboho: Iru Ekun Security volunteers hit over 80,000<\/p>\n<p>Reps begin consideration of Tinubus state police bill<\/p>\n<p>YarAdua: Government deploying technology, intelligence to sustain fight against insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Labour Party secures access to INEC portal, prepares for 2027 elections<\/p>\n<p>Mary Habila: Katung mourns, calls for thorough investigation<\/p>\n<p>HEDA hails courts final forfeiture of Aisha Achimugus assets<\/p>\n<p>Mary Habila: Women drop planned protest against Umahi, await probe outcome<\/p>\n<p>Segun Osoba: Celebrating an editor who never left the Guild at 87<\/p>\n<p>Kogi deploying hunters, vigilantes, ICT and security forces to tackle insecurity Gov Ododo<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy, Shakira thrill fans with unforgettable performance in World Cup halftime show<\/p>\n<p>Alake, NIMC join forces to track illegal miners, boost digital governance<\/p>\n<p>PDP: Turakis deputy leads APM 2027 campaign in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>2027: Group urges Borno APC guber aspirant to accept nominee<\/p>\n<p>Weak institutions bane of Nigerias growth NDC Lagos assembly candidate<\/p>\n<p>Ijaw youths at loggerheads over demand for release of Bayelsa youth<\/p>\n<p>2027: Patronage, federal might, oil politics reshaping South-South<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus reforms threaten beneficiaries of Nigerias accumulated challenges, says APC chieftain<\/p>\n<p>Mbappe makes World Cup history with back-to-back Golden Boot awards<\/p>\n<p>Made-in-Nigeria vehicles with 60% local content excite Osanipin as LAFBART unveils new products<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria losing over N862bn annually to proliferation of MDAs, says ex-NACCIMA boss, Oye<\/p>\n<p>Edo licenses 7MW solar mini-grid as IZENERGY eyes reliable power<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students killed as troops foil ISWAP abduction bid at Borno school, rescue 46<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA arrests 80-year-old drug suspect, busts transnational tramadol syndicate<\/p>\n<p>Over 1 million Out-of-School children now returned to class, says minister<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover stolen motorcycle in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Police impound 115 cars with unregistered, defaced number plates, tinted glass in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Two filling stations sealed for under-dispensing fuel in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>FRSC confirms three deaths, four injuries in Anambra auto crash<\/p>\n<p>Troops bust suspected illegal bunkering site in Lagos, arrest six<\/p>\n<p>Food, agriculture award opens nominations across five African countries<\/p>\n<p>Renewed interest pushes up banking stocks by 9.3%<\/p>\n<p>FG flags off improved cocoa seedlings distribution to farmers<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>LEADERSHIP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Names Fayose REA Chairman, Odeyemi NBET MD, Abuh NPC DG<\/p>\n<p>Federal Govrtnment Revives 16 Abandoned E-library Projects In Unity Colleges<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna ADC Leaders End Factional Rift After Reconciliation Meeting<\/p>\n<p>Troops Arrest 6 ISWAP Logistics Suppliers In Borno<\/p>\n<p>NIPR FCT Institutes Annual Best Graduating Student Prize At Baze University<\/p>\n<p>Court Holds Police, Firm Liable For Ex-CP\u2019s Son\u2019s Death, Awards N100m Cost<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, UK Deepen Security Partnership, Step Up Counter-Terrorism, Cybersecurity Cooperation<\/p>\n<p>800,000 Ekiti Residents Captured In Govt Health Insurance Scheme<\/p>\n<p>Abia Govt Intensifies Response To Flood Alert<\/p>\n<p>Visa Extortion Probe: EFCC Says NIS Comptroller-General Nandap Not Under Investigation<\/p>\n<p>FCCPC Resumes Enforcement Of Digital Lending Regulations After Court Ruling<\/p>\n<p>Fake Agency Probe: Gbajabiamila Appears Before ICPC<\/p>\n<p>Visitor Left Stunned After Finding Lion Statue Instead Of Live Animal<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS Atlantic Gas Pipeline Approval Boosts Energy Security, Growth\u2014Ekpo<\/p>\n<p>Iru Ekun: There Has Been Significant Reduction In Kidnapping Cases \u2013 Igboho<\/p>\n<p>Two-Time Ballon d\u2019Or Winner Kevin Keegan Dies At 75<\/p>\n<p>Klopp Confirms Imminent Appointment As Germany Head Coach<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Targets Actualising Africa\u2019s Sustainable Aviation Fuel<\/p>\n<p>FG, NASS Back Shared Regulator Roles For Multi-tier Power Market<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders Demand Safer School As 78 Borno School Children Remain In Captivity<\/p>\n<p>FG Denies Borrowing N80trn, Says Debt Figures Exaggerated<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa Targets $10m Lithium Revenue Before Year-End<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Police Recover 250 Cartridges, Arrest 147 In Multi-Location Raid<\/p>\n<p>I Will Use Political Capital To Tackle Social Care \u2013 Says New UK PM<\/p>\n<p>NRS Sets July 31 Deadline For Compliance On Electronic Invoicing<\/p>\n<p>Zelensky, World Leaders Congratulate Andy Burnham After Becoming UK Prime Minister<\/p>\n<p>Firms Target Financial Inclusion Through Flexible Payments<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Can\u2019t Borrow, Import, Tax Its Way To Prosperity\u2013Atiku<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS Approves Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project<\/p>\n<p>Malami\u2019s Trial Won\u2019t Stop His 2027 Governorship Bid, Says Kebbi ADC<\/p>\n<p>Strait Of Hormuz Closure Exposes Africa\u2019s Energy Dependence On Asia, Middle East<\/p>\n<p>Textile Workers\u2019 Union Dissolves Edo Executive, Suspends Activities Over Alleged Insubordination<\/p>\n<p>Portable Dares Terry G To Boxing Match, Says Fight Will Revive His Career<\/p>\n<p>Destiny Etiko Says She\u2019s Done With Football After N5 Million Betting Loss<\/p>\n<p>Passenger Left Shocked After Allegedly Spotting Commercial Driver Asleep Behind The Wheel<\/p>\n<p>Cardi B And Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Seen Together Again In Italy<\/p>\n<p>IShowSpeed Playfully Asks Seyi Tinubu To Help Him Get A Nigerian Passport At World Cup Final<\/p>\n<p>4 Killed As Rainstorm Devastates Communities In Sokoto \u2013 NEMA<\/p>\n<p>Captured Ansaru Leaders Plead Guilty To 32 Terrorism Charges<\/p>\n<p>Council Of Europe Demands FIFA Integrity Framework For 2030 World Cup<\/p>\n<p>Opposition To Bus-Preaching, Hawking Bill, Exposes Selfish Agenda Of Christian Leaders \u2013 MURIC<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Denies Viral Claims Of Secret Recruitment, Warns Nigerians Against Scam<\/p>\n<p>UNIPORT Dissolves Students\u2019 Union, Orders Leaders To Hand Over Property, Face Probe Panel<\/p>\n<p>Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister After Meeting King Charles III<\/p>\n<p>Annie Idibia Dismisses Claims Of Reuniting With 2Baba As \u2018False News\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NHRC moves to tackle digital violence against women lawyers<\/p>\n<p>AG mandated us to open accounts for \u2018phantom\u2019 council \u2013 CBN<\/p>\n<p>ICPC questions Gbaja over PFIPC scandal<\/p>\n<p>No going back on FGC Kano land swap, FG insists<\/p>\n<p>Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 147 Suspects in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Flood sweeps away 50-year-old man in Edo<\/p>\n<p>3 herders killed, 2 injured in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n<p>Use Your Firearms Responsibly, Kano CP Tells Newly Trained Officers<\/p>\n<p>Xenophobia: Nigerian Students Funded Your Freedom, Shettima Tells South Africa<\/p>\n<p>Clergyman to Die by Hanging for Killing Daughter over Witchcraft Accusation<\/p>\n<p>Alleged $2.63m money laundering: Court admits Miyetti Allah president to N2bn bail<\/p>\n<p>Lightning Strike Kills Six Children, Injures Four in Adamawa<\/p>\n<p>Andy Burnham set to become UK Prime Minister<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest robbers, recover arms in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Alleged money laundering: EFCC arraigns ex-MD Warri refinery<\/p>\n<p>How policemen forced ICPC Chairman to part with money at Abuja checkpoint<\/p>\n<p>One killed, many missing as boat capsizes in Jigawa<\/p>\n<p>Rainstorm kills four, destroys several houses in Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>Atiku to Tinubu: You owe Nigerians explanation on N12.8trn in 2026 budget<\/p>\n<p>Phantom council: Last moments of alleged middleman to Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p>E-invoicing: NRS issues deadline for compliance<\/p>\n<p>1 agency, 2 heads: Tinubus directive doesnt stand, says Wikes ally<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders predict rates retention as MPC meets<\/p>\n<p>FG to issue second N729bn power debt bond<\/p>\n<p>Petrol import up by 207% as IPMAN kicks against importation<\/p>\n<p>Jihadists kill 50 Malian soldiers, 16 in Niger<\/p>\n<p>FG to expand land adminsitration reforms Minister<\/p>\n<p>Corpse of 30-year-old arrested at Abuja mining site found in mortuary<\/p>\n<p>iDICE: FG offers N482m to 12 tech startups<\/p>\n<p>Comply fully with PIA, NUPRC tells oil bloc winners<\/p>\n<p>FG unveils digital platform, offers 35% discount on products<\/p>\n<p>NERC backs call for unity in electricity market<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Agbakoba Proposes Sustainable Vessel Financing For Banks, Others<\/p>\n<p>Osun SWAN Condoles Ooni of Ife Over Brothers Death<\/p>\n<p>Catholic Archbishop, Others Honoured At 5th Edition Of Anambra Man Of The Year Award<\/p>\n<p>Power Sector Probe: New Reps Cttee Offers Hope For Stable Electricity, Says Security Expert<\/p>\n<p>Osun Poll: APC Campaign Council Rejects Allegations Of Electoral Manipulation<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Financial Misconduct: SDP Chairman Insists On Prosecution Of Ex-Party Officials<\/p>\n<p>FG Upgrades FGC Kano E-Library, Insists On Controversial Land Swap Project<\/p>\n<p>NANS Warns APC Youth Leader Against Political Activities On Campuses<\/p>\n<p>Borno: FG Dismisses Alleged Attack On FGGC, Assures Of Students Safety<\/p>\n<p>FCCPC Resumes Digital Lending Regulations As Court Vacates Restraining Order<\/p>\n<p>Power Sector Probe: New Reps Cttee Offers Hope For Stable Electricity, Says Security Expert<\/p>\n<p>BECO Demands Justice For Women Killed In Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Security In Benue Beyond Partisan Politics, Its A Matter Of Life And Death PDP<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Financial Misconduct: SDP Chairman Insists On Prosecution Of Ex-Party Officials<\/p>\n<p>Power Sector Probe: New Reps Cttee Offers Hope For Stable 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