{"id":33583,"date":"2026-07-22T05:31:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T05:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33583"},"modified":"2026-07-22T05:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T05:36:38","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-22-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33583","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 22 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Burna Boy ranked Africas best-selling artiste with 14.46m equivalent album units<\/p>\n

Trump says US not finished at all with Iran<\/p>\n

Godzilla actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, dies in US car crash<\/p>\n

10 big-name players who never played a minute at 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/p>\n

APC storms Adelekes home town, seeks electoral support<\/p>\n

Benue govt gives contractors marching orders over delayed PHC renovation<\/p>\n

Two Nigerians jailed seven years for armed robbery in Kuwait<\/p>\n

ICPC hands over forfeited 27.92 hectares of $65m housing project to Mortgage Bank<\/p>\n

Lagos revives dumpsites, targets 3,000 compactor trucks to tackle waste evacuation challenges<\/p>\n

Reps probe xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, seek compensation for victims<\/p>\n

Reps seek audit of recovered assets since 1999, demand digital national registry<\/p>\n

Senate tasks AMCON on operational records ahead of 2030 wind-down<\/p>\n

NURTW clash: Police arrest suspect after gun duel<\/p>\n

Atiku-hired US lobby firm submits Tinubu forfeiture records to Trump administration, congress<\/p>\n

Power reforms restores investors confidence Presidency<\/p>\n

17 states to experience flooding from July 21 to 27<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Tinubu approves new army battalion in Kwara<\/p>\n

Troops rescue 27 kidnap victims, foil abduction attempts in Sokoto, Zamfara<\/p>\n

Senate expands Safe Schools probe to TETFund, NELFUND, UBEC, others<\/p>\n

Rights activists, lawyers protest at Federal High Court<\/p>\n

Canada evaluating all options after fresh US tariffs threat<\/p>\n

NPC launches nationwide digital birth, death registration system<\/p>\n

Ebonyi proposes law to regulate house rents, agent fees, scrap metal trade<\/p>\n

PANDEF demands greater Niger Delta inclusion in oil block allocation<\/p>\n

Court adjourns suit seeking to void Kingibes FCT senatorial candidacy<\/p>\n

Trump says will take care of Houthis if they blockade Saudi ports<\/p>\n

Fresh attack on Plateau community leaves two dead<\/p>\n

Right champions, but 2026 World Cup lost credibility Ex-FIFA president Blatter<\/p>\n

Senator Eteng rejects reconciliation claims over APC ticket<\/p>\n

Father begs Sharia court to compel 27-year-old daughter to marry<\/p>\n

FG pays N330bn to GenCos, issues N729bn bonds to investors<\/p>\n

Atiku condemns opaque N8.05bn religious budget allocation<\/p>\n

PFIPC probe: Reps summon foreign affairs Minister, NSA<\/p>\n

Breaking: CBN retains MPR at 26.5%<\/p>\n

UNILAG begins Post-UTME July 27, warns candidates against malpractice<\/p>\n

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

US not finished at all with Iran, says Trump<\/p>\n

Nigerian neurosurgeon sparks brain drain debate after US hospital appointment<\/p>\n

AEDC begins repairs after resolving Maitama substation crisis<\/p>\n

PFIPC scandal: Reps warn agencies shunning summons<\/p>\n

SGF reaffirms Nigerias commitment to stronger ties with Serbia<\/p>\n

Oyo sachet water producers propose recycling scheme over total ban<\/p>\n

FG urges AU to crack down on illicit terror funding<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill four herders, set two houses ablaze in Anambra<\/p>\n

FG issues flood alert for 17 states<\/p>\n

SGF urges Code of Conduct Tribunal to embrace technology<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspected hoodlum over Osun NURTW clash<\/p>\n

AI could add 4% to Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africas GDP, says IMF<\/p>\n

Old telecom rules cant handle AI, digital era, says NCC<\/p>\n

56 Anambra councillors sue AG, assembly over two-year tenure limit<\/p>\n

Lagos pledges stronger support for inclusive education<\/p>\n

Extortion: PEBEC to equip truckers with body cameras<\/p>\n

JUST IN: DJ Chicken released from detention<\/p>\n

Court jails 12 for abusing naira at Delta party<\/p>\n

FG hails Kanos 32% education budget, 16,000 teacher recruitment<\/p>\n

160,000 flee South Africa over anti-migrant unrest Report<\/p>\n

Tinubu congratulates UKs new Prime Minister, seeks stronger bilateral ties<\/p>\n

Defence Minister Musa vows to sue over resignation rumours after meeting Tinubu<\/p>\n

Again, court adjourns Lamido, sons N1.35bn fraud trial over counsels absence<\/p>\n

Equipment leasing key to food security, FG tells young agripreneurs<\/p>\n

Kano to enrol 6,000 TB, leprosy patients into healthcare scheme<\/p>\n

ECOWAS anti-graft agencies operationalise new pact EFCC boss<\/p>\n

Reps move to document xenophobic losses, seek compensation for Nigerians<\/p>\n

FG unveils consumer credit-scheme for laptops, others<\/p>\n

Oborevwori swears in two commissioners, charges appointees on integrity<\/p>\n

Ogun gov gifts Babcock varsity best graduating students N11m<\/p>\n

UPDATED: CBN holds benchmark interest rate at 26.5% again<\/p>\n

Court remands two ADC supporters over Gombe airport invasion<\/p>\n

PFIPC scandal: Ministry disowns council as Reps summon Ribadu<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Lamine Yamals sagging shorts at Spains World cup party spark online debate<\/p>\n

Lagos school suspends classes to honour slain NURTW leader<\/p>\n

FG settles N333bn GenCos debt, pays first bond coupon<\/p>\n

Im depressed, says Chidimma Adetshina as SAfrica court delays deportation ruling<\/p>\n

Reps urge FG to save Bayelsa petrochemical project from erosion<\/p>\n

Strengthen food safety rules to curb diseases, Reps urge FG<\/p>\n

Senate passes bill to repeal NAICOM Act, overhaul insurance regulation<\/p>\n

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

FG Records Over $24.1bn Investment, $6.1bn to Boost Non-oil Exports, Says Minister<\/p>\n

FG Urges Investment in Power Sector to Support Economic Growth<\/p>\n

Senate Passes Landmark Insurance Reform Bill, Replaces 1997 NAICOM Act<\/p>\n

FG Launches Laptop Credit Scheme to Give Access, Boost to Digital Devices<\/p>\n

FRC Frets Over Failure of Customs to Submit Audited Financial Statements Since 2019<\/p>\n

NAS Urges Climate Action as Health Risks Intensify across Nigeria<\/p>\n

SDP Criminal Trial Stalls as Court Defers Bank Evidence Hearing<\/p>\n

Leadership Crisis Rocks Osun NURTW, NGO, Students Protest, Demand Police Intervention<\/p>\n

Jigawa Gov Finds Empty State Secretariat, SSG, Head of Service, Commissioners Absent<\/p>\n

EFCC: Immigration CG Not Under Investigation<\/p>\n

Food Security: NALDA to Convert Degraded Forests into Agricultural Estates, Empower 4,000 Women<\/p>\n

World Cup Coverage Marks New Era for Sports Broadcasting in Africa, Says SportyTV<\/p>\n

NBC Trains Installers in Ibadan, to Accelerate Transition to Digital Television<\/p>\n

Stock Market Gains N1.76tn Amid Sustained Investors Confidence<\/p>\n

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

Senate moves to bring IVF, AI diagnostics, GMOs under new regulatory framework<\/p>\n

FG strengthens digital capacity of 1,884 food specialists to shore up production<\/p>\n

FG issues N1.23trn bond to defray GenCos N4trn debt<\/p>\n

IGP meets senior police officers, orders intensified surveillance, stronger inter-agency collaboration<\/p>\n

Senate moves to tighten regulation of foods, vaccines, medical devices, pharmaceuticals as bill scales second reading<\/p>\n

Yamal reveals what Messi told him after World Cup final defeat<\/p>\n

If you cheat, you die Jarvis to Peller<\/p>\n

Yamal leads Ballon dOr race after inspiring Spains World Cup triumph<\/p>\n

40 feared dead as boat capsizes in Jigawa<\/p>\n

2026 budget: N12.8 trn concealed under service wide vote Atiku<\/p>\n

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

Court awards N100m damages against police, pharmaceutical firm over custody death of ex-CPs son<\/p>\n

Court sentences pastor to death for killing teenage daughter over witchcraft<\/p>\n

Future of work belongs to professionals with AI expertise<\/p>\n

Varsity urges students to strengthen industry links for national devt<\/p>\n

FG unveils five-year roadmap for labour migration promotion<\/p>\n

No better hand to handover to than Hamzat, says Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n

Parties begin candidate upload, express confidence ahead of INEC deadline<\/p>\n

Ondo Court resolves decades-old land feud, declares joint ownership<\/p>\n

Police forestall forceful takeover of motor parks in Osun<\/p>\n

NDLEA uncovers drug warehouse, arrests couple in Edo<\/p>\n

Police foil suspected Black Axe initiation ceremony, recover firearms in Delta forest raid<\/p>\n

Pastor sentenced to death for killing daughter over witchcraft claim<\/p>\n

NURTW members, NGO protest, urge Police to arrest Adelekes aide<\/p>\n

Bank stocks, others lift capitalisation by N1.8 trillion<\/p>\n

FCMB introduces air ticket funding product for travellers<\/p>\n

FCCPC resumes enforcement of digital lending regulation after court ruling<\/p>\n

FG-backed iDICE targets early-stage startups with $350,000<\/p>\n

Environmental changes help spread lassa fever in West Africa Expert<\/p>\n

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

ASUU Rejects Bayelsa Allowance Package, Insists On CBA Implementation<\/p>\n

France Passes Law Banning Social Media For Children Under 15<\/p>\n

Climate Crisis Now Human Rights Emergency, NHRC Declares<\/p>\n

Tinubu Congratulates UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UK Ties<\/p>\n

Zidane Agrees To Coach France Until 2030<\/p>\n

New UK PM Burnham Announces Tax Cut, Unveils New Cabinet On 1st Full Day In Office<\/p>\n

Peller, Jarvis Reveal Unusual Relationship Rule As Wedding Nears<\/p>\n

Stop Campaign Of Calumny Against INEC, Arewa Youth Forum Tells Opposition<\/p>\n

NANS Appeals For Immediate Release Of Outstanding Federal Government Scholarship Funds<\/p>\n

Frontier Basins Draw Record Interest as NUPRC Awards 37 Blocks To 31 Firms<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu Supporters Dismiss Kwankwaso\u2019s criticism Of Muslim-Muslim Ticket<\/p>\n

La Liga Chief Demands Infantino\u2019s Resignation Amid World Cup Controversies<\/p>\n

Zidane Signs Long-Term Deal To Succeed Deschamps As France Manager<\/p>\n

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

Herders killed as Gunmen raid Settlement in Anambra<\/p>\n

Governor meets empty offices during surprise Monday morning visit<\/p>\n

We rejected phantom councils request for collaboration Foreign Ministry<\/p>\n

Again, CBN hold interest rates at 26.5%<\/p>\n

Zamfara security reforms attracts $200m lithium investment<\/p>\n

Zamfara moves to transform amusement park into tourism hub<\/p>\n

Zamfara pledges support for World Bank-backed reform programmes<\/p>\n

Man begs Sharia court to assist him marry off daughter<\/p>\n

Obi committed to one-term presidency Kwankwaso
\nCBN holds interest rate at 26.5%<\/p>\n

Fire guts 17 shops in Lagos market<\/p>\n

Nonprofit tasks young Africans on free enterprise, responsible leadership<\/p>\n

Rainstorm kills 4, destroys school, hospital in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Protest in Plateau over killing of 2 women<\/p>\n

Court grants Miyetti Allah leader N2bn bail in alleged $2.63m money laundering case<\/p>\n

FRSC launches special operation to curb highway crashes in North-West<\/p>\n

FG revives 16 abandoned e-libraries, commissions digital hub in Kano<\/p>\n

Education is an investment, not an expense ex-Niger gov<\/p>\n

El-Rufais doctor faces panel over alleged procurement of medical report<\/p>\n

Court sentences man to death for killing daughter<\/p>\n

Blackout cripples businesses in Maitama; residents protest<\/p>\n

More than 100 missing as deadly flooding hits Afghanistan<\/p>\n

Navy busts illegal refineries in Rivers<\/p>\n

Nigeria saves N1trn through budget evaluation BPP<\/p>\n

Banks, shipowners endorse de-risking plan for $700m CVFF fund<\/p>\n

FG urges NERC, states to work as partners<\/p>\n

With more matches, 2026 World Cup shatters attendance and TV records<\/p>\n

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

Defence Minister, Musa reaffirms commitment to Nigerias security<\/p>\n

FG, NASS seek stronger federal-state regulatory coordination in multi-tier power market<\/p>\n

Bago Launches 500-Unit Housing Estate to Boost Affordable Housing in Niger State<\/p>\n

Bishop Oyedepo Reordains Pst Korede, Esther Komaiya While Pst Ibiyeomie Carried the Oil in His Hands
\nEx-CDS Petinrin Lauds DSS On Oriire Rescue *Says Intelligence Key To All Operations<\/p>\n

DSS Set To Appeal Life Sentence On Ansaru Terror Commanders *Seeks Maximum Penalty On Behalf of Murdered Oriire Teachers<\/p>\n

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

FG Warns 17 States Of Imminent Flood<\/p>\n

Senate Tells AMCON To Prepare Wind-Down Report Ahead Of 2030 Expiry<\/p>\n

Davido, 30BG In Attendance As Israel DMW Laid Father To Rest In Benin<\/p>\n

FG Raises N929.32bn At July Bond Auction As Investors Submit N1.74trn Bids<\/p>\n

Xenophobic Attacks: Reps Probe Losses Incurred By Nigerians In SAfrica<\/p>\n

Only Female Osun Govship Candidate Pushes For Greater Womens Political Participation<\/p>\n

4 Herders, Several Cattle Slaughtered By Gunmen In Anambra<\/p>\n

FRC Tasks Customs On Compliance With FRA Act, Submission Of Audited Account<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Charges Political Appointees On Integrity, Accountability, Service<\/p>\n

Anambra Police Command Agog As CP Orutugu Decorated As AIG<\/p>\n

Insecurity: LG Chairman Issues Stern Warning To Security Corps<\/p>\n

Power Sector Probe: New Reps Cttee Offers Hope For Stable Electricity, Says Security Expert<\/p>\n

Senate Passes Bill To Repeal NAICOM Act<\/p>\n

2Baba Reacts To Reconciliation Video With Ex-Wife, Annie<\/p>\n

Power Sector Probe: New Reps Cttee Offers Hope For Stable Electricity, Says Security Expert
\nKorra Obidi Shares Experience After Missing Flight To Lagos<\/p>\n

Senate Expands Safe Schools Probe, Adds TETFund, NELFUND, UBEC, Humanitarian Ministry<\/p>\n

Unilever Nigeria Grows H1 Profit by 11.1% To N15.60bn Despite Higher Operating Costs<\/p>\n

Middle East Tensions Force CBN To Retain Interest Rate At 26.5%<\/p>\n

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

INEC opens 2026 recruitment portal, invites qualified Nigerians to apply<\/p>\n

Kaduna: Father drags 27-year-old daughter to court over refusal to marry<\/p>\n

Digital economy: Microsoft urges Nigeria to build public sector AI skills<\/p>\n

Uba Sani to other states: How to replicate Kaduna peace model<\/p>\n

Chidimma Adetshinas deportation case adjourned as South African court reserves judgment<\/p>\n

2027: Muslim-Muslim ticket no longer an issue, Tinubus men tackle Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Jarvis warns Peller against infidelity weeks before wedding<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubus re-election a done deal, North Central Agendadeclares<\/p>\n

APC chieftain Mary Ikoku welcomes Remi Tinubu to Abia<\/p>\n

Senate passes bill to rename NAICOM as Insurance Regulatory Commission<\/p>\n

NSCDC uncovers fake university in Lagos, rescues 106 students<\/p>\n

DMO opens N1.2trn FGN bonds for subscription<\/p>\n

North East Development Commission: Between promises and human capacity building<\/p>\n

Why Muslims and Christians must reject division, build a united Nigeria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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