{"id":33592,"date":"2026-07-23T04:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T04:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33592"},"modified":"2026-07-23T04:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T04:16:22","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-22-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33592","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 22 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Ronaldo misses out as FIFA unveils World Cup Best XI<\/p>\n

FG targets 500,000 young entrepreneurs with up to N2m loan<\/p>\n

Senate to summon CBN, NNPCL, 40 MDAs over revenue probe<\/p>\n

Police arrest two suspected car thieves in Plateau, recover vehicle<\/p>\n

Alaafin relaxes Oro movement restriction for female students sitting BECE<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Trump commends Tinubu over fight against terrorism, protection of Christians<\/p>\n

Power minister urges police to tackle energy theft, vandalism<\/p>\n

Report: Fossil fuels still generate 57% of global electricity<\/p>\n

Police top list as ICPC uncovers 908 ghost workers<\/p>\n

Reps step down bill seeking ban on unbranded, unfortified cooking oils<\/p>\n

168 bag first class as UNN graduates 12,895<\/p>\n

Police impound 21 vehicles over traffic violations in Delta<\/p>\n

Worlds biggest YouTuber MrBeast marries longtime partner<\/p>\n

Defamation trial: Court rejects uncertified document in Sowores defence<\/p>\n

Trump vows tit-for-tat strikes on Iran power plants<\/p>\n

Your claim on Service-Wide Vote baseless, APC tells Atiku<\/p>\n

NDIC begins payment to depositors of 46 failed microfinance banks<\/p>\n

PFIPC scandal: Apologise and resign, Atiku tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Senate seeks tougher mining safety rules after Kogi landslide kills 20<\/p>\n

2027: Presidencys attacks show Tinubu jittery over Makindes ambition APM<\/p>\n

Reps probe N2bn linked to mining marshals commander, funding of special unit<\/p>\n

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

Trump Writes Tinubu, Lauds His Decisive Action Against Terrorists
\nNigeria, Germany Seek Deeper Partnership in Energy, Technology, Security<\/p>\n

UI Appoints Prof. Olapegba As 14th Vice-Chancellor<\/p>\n

FGll Ensure Maritime Seminar Resolutions Are Translated to Policy, Legislation, Says SGF<\/p>\n

Nigerian Navy Hands Over Rescued Victims of Human Trafficking to NAPTIP<\/p>\n

NAssembly Rejects Demand for Legal Fees in Akpabio\/Natasha Suit<\/p>\n

Senate to Compel CBN, NNPCL, 40 MDAs Over Revenue Probe, Defiance of Summons<\/p>\n

Gas to Remain Backbone of Nigerias Power System Despite Renewable Growth, Says Ozoude<\/p>\n

Nigerian Customs Seeks Stronger Media Partnership<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Oborevwori Women Support Group Empowers 250 in Delta<\/p>\n

2027: CSJ Warns Parties against Empty Promises, Demands Economic Recovery Blueprints<\/p>\n

Court Ruling Casts Doubt over Legal Status of Five Firms Approved Under FCCPCs DEON Rules<\/p>\n

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

CBN defends reforms as Senate raises concerns over credit, inflation<\/p>\n

Oyetola, SGF, House Speaker, CJN, others charge NJI on admiralty laws to protect maritime investments<\/p>\n

Women dont support fellow women in politics because of past misconduct, says Akpabio<\/p>\n

Senate moves to withhold NDLEA, NRC, DSS, other MDA budgets for flouting resolutions<\/p>\n

Court to rule on NDLEA bid to destroy N480bn Nigerian-Mexican meth lab<\/p>\n

Document claiming compensation for funds trapped in West African banks a scam EU<\/p>\n

Revenue probe: Senate begins move to compel CBN, NNPCL, 39 others to give account of remittances<\/p>\n

Senate moves to regulate NGOs, tighten oversight of foreign aid<\/p>\n

FG moves to end school bullying, urges students to break silence<\/p>\n

Ghost workers: Police top list as ICPC uncovers 908 across MDAs<\/p>\n

Ohanaeze hails Tinubu on SEast roads, demands rail, seaports, security fund<\/p>\n

FG slashes textbook assessment fees ahead of new ranking policy<\/p>\n

Nigeria drops to 90th in global passport ranking [Full list]<\/p>\n

Insurance critical to solving Nigerias housing deficit Fayemi<\/p>\n

Ndume denies acting as ransom intermediary for Boko Haram<\/p>\n

Nigeria will elect Christian-Christian ticket someday Gov Sule<\/p>\n

Gunmen kidnap two Ondo farmers, demand N10m ransom<\/p>\n

If elections must be credible, transmit results in real time Falz<\/p>\n

APC secretariat deserted as fallout from bitter primaries deepens<\/p>\n

PDP has no presidential candidate as far as Im concerned Iyabo Obasanjo<\/p>\n

Osun poll: INEC begins PVC distribution as parties intensify campaigns<\/p>\n

Senator Orji Kalu welcomes First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to Abia State<\/p>\n

Isaac Fayose says Ayo Fayose deserves ministerial role, not REA chairmanship<\/p>\n

Lagos strengthens business tourism with Wigwe auditorium<\/p>\n

Fear, fake news can crash banks, FG warns<\/p>\n

FG to deploy digital dashboard to block revenue leakages<\/p>\n

FirstBank backs Prideland finale to boost Nigerias creative industry<\/p>\n

Atikus lobbyist submits records on alleged Tinubus US forfeiture case to Trump, Congress<\/p>\n

CBN confirms opening PFIPC accounts on Accountant-Generals directive<\/p>\n

Atiku knocks Tinubu over N8.05bn appropriation for mosques, churches<\/p>\n

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

Troops foil Boko Haram extortion mission, kill driver in Yobe<\/p>\n

Kidnappers release two minors after N60m ransom payment<\/p>\n

Police to prosecute officers accused of extorting ICPC chairman<\/p>\n

Two arrested over alleged murder, secret burial of 26-year-old in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Customs revives Nigeria-Benin export trade, moves N1b non-oil cargo<\/p>\n

CBN pegs interest rate at 26.5% as MEast tension raises inflation fears<\/p>\n

Experts seek stronger governance to attract long-term investment<\/p>\n

Domestic investors control 88% of NGX activities as turnover hits N9.6tr in H1<\/p>\n

How OPay powers millions of financial decisions daily<\/p>\n

Concerns as drug cartels exploit Nigerias ports as transit hub<\/p>\n

Nigeria, others record 3,008 weekly attacks as hackers target govt, telcos<\/p>\n

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

France records over 5,700 excess deaths in June heatwave<\/p>\n

ACourt affirms forfeiture of General Atewes assets to FG, dismisses appeal<\/p>\n

Nasarawa sacks six commissioners in cabinet reshuffle<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery resumes petrol loading in naira at N1,215\/litre<\/p>\n

Canada unveils 6 conditions Nigerians, other foreigners must meet to get a visa<\/p>\n

SDP warns INEC, judiciary against Backdoor attempts to hijack party structure<\/p>\n

FG launches N500bn youth credit scheme, offers entrepreneurs up to N2m without collateral<\/p>\n

Nigeria leads Africa in online gambling regulation as illegal market hits $17.8bn<\/p>\n

Court stops EFCC probe of Oyo finances, says investigation speculative<\/p>\n

Obasanjo urges Ibru Family to preserve unity, legacy at book launch<\/p>\n

Senate laments non-implementation of resolutions by MDAs, threatens budgetary sanctions<\/p>\n

South-east governors will support Tinubus re-election in 2027 Uzodimma<\/p>\n

Senate passes bill on foreign aid management for second reading<\/p>\n

Fuel tanker crushes dispatch rider to death in Lagos, LASTMA arrests driver<\/p>\n

Nigerias Terrorism Trial: Convictions were secured with minimal evidence, under duress HRW<\/p>\n

CSO urges Tinubu, Edo, Delta governors to declare infrastructure emergency
\nAfricanews updates<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill teenager, rustle cattle in fresh Benue attack<\/p>\n

Adamawa: Supporters protest against plans to replace ADC governorship candidate<\/p>\n

US court fixes June 2027 trial for Venezuelas ousted Maduro<\/p>\n

Reps step down bill seeking ban on unbranded, unfortified Edible Oils<\/p>\n

Police rescue four kidnapped victims in Nasarawa, launch manhunt for suspects<\/p>\n

MOUAU VC orders refund of NELFUND fees to eligible students<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Germany pledge stronger trade, energy, security cooperation<\/p>\n

UI appoints Prof Olapegba as 14th substantive VC<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill Rivers vigilante leader, three women in Omoku<\/p>\n

LCCI seeks stronger regulatory oversight to curb exploitative pricing<\/p>\n

Customs to begin 100% cargo scanning at Onne Port, eases emergency protocol<\/p>\n

Revenue Deficit: Senate to summon NNPCL, NUPRC, CBN, others over non-remittance claims<\/p>\n

168 bag first class as UNN graduates 12,895 at 55th convocation<\/p>\n

2027: INEC denies data leak, challenges N10bn suit against Wikes aide Olayinka<\/p>\n

Reps seek national drone policy to boost local defence production, tackle insecurity<\/p>\n

FG debt, gas shortage cripple operations of 191MW Ibom Power plant<\/p>\n

FG cracks down on school bullies, threatens suspension, expulsion<\/p>\n

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

Fear Grips Ondo Community As Kidnappers Abduct 3 Farmers, Demand N15m Ransom<\/p>\n

Minister, IGP Agree on Taskforce to Fight Power Infrastructure Vandalism<\/p>\n

156 Rescued As NAPTIP Exposes Fake Overseas Jobs Trafficking Network<\/p>\n

Senate Seeks Statutory Compensation Scheme After Kogi Mine Collapse Kills 20<\/p>\n

Senate Suspends Consideration Of Coast Guard Bill, Seeks More Consultations<\/p>\n

N152m Disputed Property: Court Reserves Ruling On Admissibility Of Documents Till October 27<\/p>\n

El-Rufai Absent As Court Adjourns Ruling On Recusal Application To September 24<\/p>\n

APC\u2019s Panic Over \u20a612.8trn \u2018Slush Fund\u2019 Exposes Guilty Conscience \u2014 Atiku Media Office<\/p>\n

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JUST-IN: Trump Commends Tinubu\u2019s Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Reaffirms US Support For Nigeria<\/p>\n

South Africa Does Not Need Me In Politics \u2013 CAF President Motsepe<\/p>\n

US Court Sets June 2027 Trial For Ousted Venezuelan President Maduro, Wife<\/p>\n

Gavi Opposes Paredes Ban As FIFA Investigates World Cup Final Fracas<\/p>\n

Fubara Backs Tinubu\u2019s Re-Election, Declares Support For Rivers Rainbow Coalition<\/p>\n

Court Rejects Sowore\u2019s Bid To Tender Uncertified Documents In Tinubu\u2019s Defamation Trial<\/p>\n

Zelensky Sacks Ukraine\u2019s Top Army Commander After Days Of Protests<\/p>\n

20 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes On Nigeria-Cameroon Waterway<\/p>\n

Court Ruling: Telecom Operators Seek Joint FCCPC, NCC Framework on Airtime Credit<\/p>\n

Burna Boy Crowned Africa\u2019s Best-Selling Artiste Ever, Racking Up 14.46 Million Album Equivalents<\/p>\n

IMF Ranks Nigeria Among Top 5 AI Economies<\/p>\n

35000 Reported Cases, 198 Deaths Recorded In Updated Borno Cholera Outbreak- MSF<\/p>\n

Court Adjourns Trial Of 5 Accused Of Concealing Timipre Sylva\u2019s Whereabouts To October<\/p>\n

Nigeria Has Fundamentals To Build Leading African Exchange \u2013 Popoola<\/p>\n

Police Top List As ICPC Uncovers 908 Suspected Ghost Workers, Recovers N942m<\/p>\n

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

Trump writes Tinubu, hails decisive leadership against terrorists<\/p>\n

Killing of photographer: Weve degraded Boko Harams propaganda machinery Troops<\/p>\n

Atiku demands Tinubus resignation over contradicting narratives in PFIPC scandal<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill vigilante commander, 3 women in Rivers<\/p>\n

Ondo: Gunmen abduct two farmers, demand N10m ransom<\/p>\n

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

Ill wear Akwete if my husband wins second term Remi Tinubu<\/p>\n

Adamawa, Borno, Kaduna, 14 others to experience flood from July 21 to 27<\/p>\n

Man arrested over alleged rape of seven-year-old girl in Yobe<\/p>\n

2 suspects held over alleged killing of 26-year-old man<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu donates N2bn to promote Akwete weaving in Abia<\/p>\n

Atikus lobbyist submits records on Tinubus US forfeiture case to Trump, Congress<\/p>\n

PRNigeria founder seeks end to bullying, unveils memoir on NIPSS<\/p>\n

UK envoy backs Tinubus reforms, seeks 7% growth target<\/p>\n

Kano recruits 4,900 teachers<\/p>\n

Troops foil Boko Haram kidnap bid, arrest suspected terrorists<\/p>\n

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

Marwa seeks mandatory drug tests before marriage<\/p>\n

FG targets 500m barrels as companies bid for 37 oil wells<\/p>\n

Bandits kill Sokoto residents, abduct pregnant women, children<\/p>\n

NNPCLs N7.1trn energy security spending faces scrutiny<\/p>\n

Flood sweeps away 2 brothers in Katsina<\/p>\n

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

UNICEF harps on first 1000 days as critical for every childs development<\/p>\n

FG applauds Kanos education drive, charges 8,500 new teachers to deliver excellence<\/p>\n

FG launches Investor Forum for Series II power reform bond<\/p>\n

First Lady donates N2bn to revive Akwete textile industry in Abia<\/p>\n

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

Senate Moves To Sanction NNPCL, CBN, TETFUND, FAAN, Others Over Revenue Remittances<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Denmark Strengthen Partnership On Trade, Investment, Sustainable Devt<\/p>\n

NURTW Crisis Orchestrated To Intimidate Osun Voters Commissioner<\/p>\n

Anambra Govt Offers Plea Bargain To All Suspects AG<\/p>\n

Adamawa ADC Protest Alleged Substitution Of Govship Candidate<\/p>\n

Fubara Says War Over, Declares Support For Tinubu, Chinda<\/p>\n

Trump Commends Tinubus Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Pledges StrongerSecurity Partnership<\/p>\n

Senate Probes Kogi Coal Mine Tragedy, Demands Compensation Scheme For Miners<\/p>\n

Court Jails Woman Six Months For N3.5m Job Scam<\/p>\n

Sokoto Govt Flags Off 2026 Malaria Chemoprevention Campaign<\/p>\n

Delta Banks On Infrastructure, Blue Economy, Special Economic Zone To Attract Investments<\/p>\n

Nigeria Spends $1bn Annually On Electricity Value Chain FG<\/p>\n

FG Defends N12.83trn Service-Wide Vote<\/p>\n

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

Davido gifts loyal fan 15m after emotional first meeting in Abuja<\/p>\n

FG reduces textbook assessment fees, approves refunds for publishers<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Fresh crisis looms over attempt to replace governorship candidate in Adamawa<\/p>\n

Same-sex marriage prohibition bill scales second reading in Cross River Assembly<\/p>\n

Corps members Batch B Stream II orientation course commences August NYSC<\/p>\n

Paradox of industralisation agenda of Africa in an era of climate change, energy transition:<\/p>\n

NIMASA, NSIBdeepen collaboration to enhance maritime safety<\/p>\n

FirstBank wins Euromoney Awards for large corporates, customer experience<\/p>\n

Domestic equities close in bullish run,gain N307bn<\/p>\n

Relief for Nigerians as meter makers drop lawsuit, meter rollout to resume<\/p>\n

Naira rallies as foreign reserves near $52 billion mark<\/p>\n

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