{"id":33602,"date":"2026-07-24T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33602"},"modified":"2026-07-24T06:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:10:23","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-23-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33602","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 23 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Brent oil prices rise above $100 first time since late May<\/p>\n

Trump threatens Houthis with major military punishment<\/p>\n

Google to allow users sign in with selfie video<\/p>\n

How US-based pastor stole $340,000 from two churches to fund gambling lifestyle<\/p>\n

Sunday Igboho vows to rid Kwara forests of bandits<\/p>\n

Avoid scams: US warns travelers, lists common tricks fraudsters use<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, recruitment of 28,000 personnel<\/p>\n

Army declares soldier wanted over alleged diversion of military uniforms<\/p>\n

Tuggar Campaign denies backing Bauchi APC governorship candidate<\/p>\n

Police silence on arrested kidnap suspects raises concern in Ondo community<\/p>\n

South-West CAN urges Tinubu to withhold assent to FRSC amendment bill<\/p>\n

Igbo community raises alarm over illegal taxation in Cross River<\/p>\n

Senate seeks more funding for FERMA to rehabilitate critical roads<\/p>\n

Gas Flaring: Nigeria loses $5.5bn as methane waste hits $30m daily<\/p>\n

You breached our truce agreement, Oshiomhole tells Akpabio<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 23 farmers in fresh Zamfara attack<\/p>\n

311 Reps pass state police bill, as minority caucus walks out<\/p>\n

Probe N22.15bn palace, worship centre allocation in 2026 budget, Okorie urges NASS<\/p>\n

Court adjourns trial of 4 alleged Abuja land grabbers to Oct. 26<\/p>\n

Reps move to establish Federal College of Fisheries Technology in Rivers<\/p>\n

Reps minority caucus walks out of plenary over Tinubus state police bill<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery raises $2.5bn via private equity placement to boost refining<\/p>\n

2027: North-East leaders endorse Tinubus reelection, pledge to deliver zone for APC in 2027<\/p>\n

CUPP faults N22.15bn palace projects allocation in 2026 budget<\/p>\n

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

US House passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump<\/p>\n

Senate backs bill to compel Facebook, TikTok, others open offices in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Kane, Osimhen, eight others ranked among worlds best strikers<\/p>\n

Dont let me die, Actress Ngozi Nwosu seeks N30m for life-saving surgeries<\/p>\n

Do more to defeat terrorism, Tinubu urges NEast govs<\/p>\n

CAF dismisses reports of AFCON 2027 format change<\/p>\n

Two die, two hospitalised after consuming drug in Ogun<\/p>\n

LASUTH defends digitalisation over patient record concerns<\/p>\n

US pastor convicted for stealing $340,000 from churches to gamble<\/p>\n

Trump praised Tinubus resolve, not anti-terrorism achievement, says APM<\/p>\n

Air Peace suspends Benin flights over runway closure<\/p>\n

Africa must speak with one voice on digital policies, telecoms Shettima<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions<\/p>\n

Nigerian politicians children who graduated from UK universities in 2026<\/p>\n

Obi urges INEC to extend voter registration ahead of 2027 polls<\/p>\n

Atiku undermining Nigeria by lobbying against Tinubu in US Presidency<\/p>\n

FG, partners unveil platform for African-language AI<\/p>\n

Army declares soldier wanted for selling military uniforms to terrorists<\/p>\n

Shettima leads six governors on working visit to Benin Republic<\/p>\n

No more hostilities, Akpabio apologises as Oshiomhole recalls massaging womans legs jibe<\/p>\n

State police: Opposition Reps stage walkout over legislative procedure<\/p>\n

INEC promises credible 2027 polls<\/p>\n

Adeleke suspends NURTW operations in all Osun motor parks<\/p>\n

JAMB begins registration for NCE, agricultural ND applicants without UTME<\/p>\n

Dangote refinery completes $2.5bn equity placement<\/p>\n

Army clears Niger Republic resident of terror allegations<\/p>\n

Soludos daughter graduates with First Class from UK university<\/p>\n

Oyo APC faults Makinde over suit restraining EFCC from contract records<\/p>\n

UK updates list of items travellers can, cant bring into country<\/p>\n

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

Enugu Air Plane Skids off Runway at Benin Airport (Video)<\/p>\n

Tinubu Okays Expansion Of Nigerian Army From 8 To 12 Divisions<\/p>\n

Senate Threatens Sanctions for MDAs, GOEs Defying Legislative Summons<\/p>\n

Shettima, Six Govs Depart Abuja For Benin Republic<\/p>\n

Security Forces NeutraliseFourSuspected Bandits,Free TwoAbducted Victims in Kwara<\/p>\n

Candidate Who Refuses to Complain: Adebayos Silent Takeover of Nigerias Policy Debate<\/p>\n

NHRC Probes Alleged Rights Violations in Lagos Estate Demolition<\/p>\n

DSS Rescues Four Remaining Kidnapped Federal Polytechnic Students<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>Court declines to rule on Miyetti Allah leaders bid to vary N2bn bail<\/p>\n

Senate declares Onyagede-Ogobia road national security concern, seeks urgent N15bn rehabilitation<\/p>\n

68 passengers cheat death as Enugu Air crash-lands in Benin<\/p>\n

Customs warns public against recruitment scam<\/p>\n

FG launches Phase III employment portal, targets 26,961 Nigerians<\/p>\n

Court jails three for life over Oyo school abduction<\/p>\n

EFCC declares Abuja resident wanted over alleged money laundering<\/p>\n

Budget padding allegations expose governance failure under Tinubu Timi Frank<\/p>\n

Atiku tackles Tinubu over N22.15bn budget for palaces<\/p>\n

Nigerias democracy still evolving, far from maturity Fashola<\/p>\n

Spain dominate FIFA World Cup Best XI [Full list]<\/p>\n

Obasanjo urges Ibru family to preserve unity, build on founders legacy<\/p>\n

Obi-Kwankwaso ticket lacks cross-regional appeal to win presidential election, says APC North-West chieftain<\/p>\n

Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria arrives Games Village as Para Powerlifters launch medal quest<\/p>\n

Nigeria must raise power investment to $10bn yearly to end electricity crisis Presidency<\/p>\n

CJN, SGF, Speaker push faster admiralty justice, smarter courts to boost maritime development<\/p>\n

Households groan as cost of cooking jollof rice nears N30,000, up 624% in 10 years<\/p>\n

Nigerias external reserves rise above $52bn, surpass CBNs 2026 target<\/p>\n

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

Manufacturers seek data-driven execution of Nigerias industrial policy<\/p>\n

IMF cites NSIA as sovereign wealth fund management model<\/p>\n

Global tech workforce shrinks by over 156,000 jobs in H1<\/p>\n

Presidency pegs yearly power investment deficit at $11b<\/p>\n

Africa must develop footballers, not just export talent<\/p>\n

Oyo NDC members petition national leadership, accuse state chair of abuse of office<\/p>\n

No political opponent can match Tinubu, Hamzats credentials Obanikoro<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct three farmers in Ondo, demand N15m ransom<\/p>\n

40 abducted as bandits raid 11 communities in Zamfara<\/p>\n

NDLEA Shooting: Family calls for probe, demands medical funds for surviving son<\/p>\n

Autocrash triggers heavy gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan expressway<\/p>\n

WHO seeks control measures as road traffic deaths rise by 17% in Africa<\/p>\n

Only seven African countries integrate mental health into PHCs<\/p>\n

UN seeks urgent action as global nutrition progress may miss 2030 targets<\/p>\n

Experts seek stricter regulatory enforcement of antibiotic sales, awareness<\/p>\n

FG to boost standards, access to affordable locally made medicines<\/p>\n

Institute urges FRC to limit role to sustainability reporting regulation<\/p>\n

FG begins screening of 100,000 artisans for global certification<\/p>\n

55,000 doctors for 220 million Nigerians is unacceptable<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Approves Expansion Of Nigerian Army To 12 Divisions<\/p>\n

Presidency Tackles Atiku Over Tinubu\u2019s U.S. Forfeiture Case, Says He Should Be Rotting In Jail If In China<\/p>\n

Bandits Free 50 Kidnapped Victims From Sokoto Deputy Governor\u2019s Community, Impose Levy<\/p>\n

Death Toll Rises To 23 After Daylight Bandit Attack On Farmlands In Zamfara<\/p>\n

Senate Approves 25 New FCT Judges, Overhauls NIWA, Tobacco Laws<\/p>\n

CAN Asks Tinubu To Stop FRSC Bill Banning Preaching In Commercial Buses<\/p>\n

Atiku\u2019s US Lobbying Against Tinubu Is Self-Defeating, Affront To Nigeria\u2019s Sovereignty \u2014 Presidency<\/p>\n

US Pastor Convicted Of Stealing $340,000 From Churches To Fund Gambling<\/p>\n

\u200e\u201cPlease Don\u2019t Let Me Die\u201d \u2013 Veteran Ngozi Nwosu Cries Out As She Battles Undisclosed Ailment, Seeks N30m<\/p>\n

FG Moves To Mediate In Ekiti, Kwara Border Dispute<\/p>\n

Dangote Suspends Petrol Sale In Dollar As Nigeria\u2019s Enhances Imports<\/p>\n

FG Profiles Coastal Road Guards, Installs Trackers on Motorcycles<\/p>\n

NERC\u2019s Mini-grid Reforms Unlock 48 Interconnected Sites Across 19 States \u2014 REA<\/p>\n

2027 Elections: Citizens To Upload Polling Unit Results As New Platform Targets Election Rigging<\/p>\n

ADC Says Trump\u2019s Letter Won\u2019t Save Tinubu From 2027 Defeat<\/p>\n

JUST IN: 68 Passengers Escape Unhurt As Enugu Air Aircraft Overshoots Runway In Benin<\/p>\n

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

Dangote Refinery Completes $2.5bn Private Equity Placement<\/p>\n

Oriire abduction: Court hands life sentence to 3 men<\/p>\n

Dickson describes NDC as Nigerias Biggest Opposition Party<\/p>\n

Ted Cruz: Instead of Addressing Persecution, Nigeria Launched PR Campaign<\/p>\n

Nigerias external reserves hit $52.73bn CBN<\/p>\n

FACT CHECK: Did Niger State Governor order removal of Fulani district heads<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 23 farmers in fresh Zamfara attack<\/p>\n

How FG spent extra N500m to counter genocide claim<\/p>\n

Reps threaten to sanction NRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, over Recruitment<\/p>\n

Blank cheque for corruption, Atiku hits Tinubu over multi-billion naira palace allocation<\/p>\n

Abducted Polytechnic Students regain freedom after 7 weeks in captivity<\/p>\n

Timi Frank asks Presidency to Publish Trumps endorsement letter<\/p>\n

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

Senate moves against MDAs for shunning investigative hearings<\/p>\n

Senate demands stricter mining regulations after landslide kills 20 in Kogi<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>Dickson Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy, Declares NDC Biggest Opposition Party<\/p>\n

Reps probe alleged N2bn scandal, funding of Mining Marshals<\/p>\n

Breaking: DSS Rescues Four Remaining Kidnapped Polytechnic Students<\/p>\n

Biafra: Reject Nigeria cultural property agreement over alleged persecution Nkere tells US<\/p>\n

Appreciating the New Wave of Synergy Under CDS Oluyede<\/p>\n

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

Adeleke Bans NURTW Activities In Osun Motor Parks<\/p>\n

Why Women Shouldnt Get Married In Their 20s Toke Makinwa<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly Approves N200bn Bond, FAAC Funding Plan<\/p>\n

Ngozi Nwosu Seeks Financial Support For Life-Saving Surgery<\/p>\n

Atikus Desire To Become President Has Closed His Eyes To Virtues Of Statesmanship, Presidency Says<\/p>\n

Senate Threatens Arrest Warrants For CBN, NNPCL, 40 Other MDAs Over Probe Snub<\/p>\n

Trumps Letter To Tinubu, Mere Acknowledgement, Not Endorsement APM<\/p>\n

APC: We Know What Happened In Anambra Govship Election, We Dont Want A Repeat<\/p>\n

Senate Approves Bills To Expand FCT High Court, Repeal NIWA Act, Tighten Tobacco Law<\/p>\n

Nothing New In Present Challenges PDPs Facing Turaki<\/p>\n

Just In: 68 Passengers Escape Death As Enugu Air Aircraft Crash-Lands In Benin<\/p>\n

Sokoto Passes Out 1,550 Security Marshals Amid Rising Insecurity Concerns<\/p>\n

Tiwa Savage Pens Touching Message To Celebrates Sons 11th Birthday<\/p>\n

We Regret Giving Akpabio Our Platform To Aspire To Political Offices PDP<\/p>\n

FG: Responsible Journalism Fosters National Security, Stability<\/p>\n

Bagudu Reaffirms FGs Commitment To Agri-Food System Transformation<\/p>\n

FG Launches Renewed Hope Jobs Portal, Targets 26,961 Unemployed Nigerians<\/p>\n

Court Setences Terrorists Linked To Orire School Children Abduction To Life Imprisonment
\nGovernment<\/p>\n

N460.75m Fraud: Court Fixes Oct 5 For Arraignment Of Loft & Keys CEO, Associate<\/p>\n

Fears Over Plot By Gunmen To Set Up Camps In Awka Capital<\/p>\n

23 Killed In Zamfara Fresh Attack<\/p>\n

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

Breaking: Tinubu expands Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, approves recruitment of 28,000 personnel<\/p>\n

Official: LPPC elevates 68 legal practitioners to SAN rank<\/p>\n

Coalition launches #PayTax4Wetin campaign, demands transparency in new tax reforms<\/p>\n

Tinubu directs agric ministry to reposition Nigerias agrifood system<\/p>\n

Enugu Air aircraft overshoots runway, 68 passengers escape unhurt<\/p>\n

Fight against insecurity: NNCYA hails Tinubu, Ribadu, Musa over Trumps commendation<\/p>\n

Senate declares Bauchi-Ningi highway death trap, demands urgent rehabilitation<\/p>\n

CVR: INEC records 2.97m voters in phase III<\/p>\n

SMEs under pressure as high interest rates stall investment, job creation<\/p>\n

FG harps on maritime justice system to unlock Nigerias full economic potential<\/p>\n

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