{"id":33635,"date":"2026-07-31T03:50:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T03:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33635"},"modified":"2026-07-31T03:50:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T03:50:26","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-31-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33635","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 31 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\u00a0<\/strong>US admits error after flawed Africa map shown at AIDS conference<\/p>\n

JAMB cant force candidates to remove hijab Court<\/p>\n

Ex-finance minister buried in Sokoto<\/p>\n

2027: INEC assures Nigerians votes will count, urges politicians to obey electoral rules<\/p>\n

FG wont negotiate with criminals Tinubu<\/p>\n

Tinubu to governors: Build roads, not flyovers, white elephant projects<\/p>\n

Tinubus infrastructure, human capital investments will drive $1tn economy APC chairman<\/p>\n

Our loved ones still in captivity despite raising N155m ransom Kidnap victims families<\/p>\n

Oprah Winfrey to close down her school in South Africa after 20 years<\/p>\n

I had major surgery days ago Ayra Starr reveals health scare<\/p>\n

I never wanted P-Square back Mr P opens up on fallout<\/p>\n

ADC to INEC, Police: Youre erasing the line between state, APC<\/p>\n

We know the forest Tinubu explains refusal to negotiate with terrorists over Oriire abduction<\/p>\n

N400bn needed to complete Millennium Tower Wike<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs better security leadership, intelligence fusion to tackle insecurity Ex-US Army Officer<\/p>\n

Brazil to face India for first time in October 3 friendly<\/p>\n

UEFA threatens World Cup boycott if FIFA pushes private investor proposal<\/p>\n

CBN records N136bn surplus in 2025<\/p>\n

Reps seek completion of NDPHCs 330kV transmission project<\/p>\n

Insecurity: FG orders upgrade of NSCDC training facility in Abuja<\/p>\n

Tinubu disbands PIC, warns Dutsin-Ma to stop parading himself as secretary<\/p>\n

Senate sets for 23-day probe of Nigerias Oil sector audit, summons NNPCL, CBN, others<\/p>\n

Alleged Cybercrime: Court orders arrest of UK-based radiographer<\/p>\n

Why FCTA couldnt complete Millennium Tower project Wike<\/p>\n

Fake news fueling insecurity, says Information Minister<\/p>\n

Resident doctors declare nationwide indefinite strike from August 10<\/p>\n

Tinubu told to nominate Jonathan for UN Secretary-General<\/p>\n

NiHSA warns of high riverine flooding in Niger, Kaduna, 25 other states<\/p>\n

11-month salary protest: Cross River govt says irregular LG workers wont be paid<\/p>\n

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

FG adopts Kaduna model to track out-of-school children nationwide<\/p>\n

Osun poll: Accord petitions Tinubu, IG over police harassment<\/p>\n

State police must never become tool for political repression Deputy speaker<\/p>\n

Why I no longer move with a large entourage Davido<\/p>\n

Osun poll: INEC warns troublemakers, vows to tackle vote buying<\/p>\n

Stop building unnecessary flyovers, Tinubu tells govs<\/p>\n

Ayra Starr undergoes major surgery, assures fans of return<\/p>\n

Abia gov pays veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu N25m hospital bill<\/p>\n

I was on the run when I released Dami Duro Davido<\/p>\n

Contract fraud most prevalent corruption in public sector EFCC boss<\/p>\n

ADC demands probe of INEC, Lagos CP over pro-Tinubu activities<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: Hold govt accountable, law firm backs Tylas Nigeria tour<\/p>\n

Nigerian professor emerges Rwandas top business, management researcher<\/p>\n

FA introduces 10-match ban for discriminatory conduct<\/p>\n

BUA Foods posts N292bn as H1 profit despite revenue decline<\/p>\n

Resident doctors threaten nationwide strike over unpaid arrears<\/p>\n

Govt confirms five killed in Kano rainstorm<\/p>\n

UEFA threatens FIFA boycott over World Cup sale plan<\/p>\n

NEDC okays N100bn solar power project for North-East<\/p>\n

FG promises detailed breakdown of FX, fuel subsidy savings<\/p>\n

Families cry out as terrorists reject N155m ransom for 176 Kwara abductees<\/p>\n

Africa must stop relying on foreign fuel price indices NMDPRA<\/p>\n

Tinubu dissolves property privatisation committee<\/p>\n

Nasarawa claims major drop in maternal, child death<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: FG destroys recovered weapons, vows to track traffickers<\/p>\n

Army trains bomb disposal experts to tackle IED threat<\/p>\n

How a 10,000 World Cup Bet Turned a Sokoto Businessman into a 150M Lagos Landlord<\/p>\n

Politicians stockpiling PVCs are living in the past INEC<\/p>\n

Military deployment shouldnt be routine during elections INEC chair<\/p>\n

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

Appeal Court: Employers Cannot Use Restrictive Clauses to Stop Ex-Employees from Earning a Living<\/p>\n

Senate Summons NNPCL, CBN, Oil Majors Over NEITI Audit Reports<\/p>\n

Just In: Three Bandits Killed as DSS, Forest Guards Rescue Nine Abducted Victims in Kwara<\/p>\n

CBN Secures Victory As Appellate Court Sets Aside N100.1m Garnishee Order<\/p>\n

Nigeria Seeks AUDA-NEPAD Backing to Unlock Economic Opportunities for Youth, Women<\/p>\n

Breaking: Former Finance Minister, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, is Dead<\/p>\n

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

No deals with kidnappers, terrorists, Tinubu declares<\/p>\n

NEDC to float regional airline, votes N100m to boost electricity<\/p>\n

Alausas reforms raise Nigerias global education profile ex Tanzanian President<\/p>\n

Families lament as terrorists reject N155m ransom for 176 abductees in Kwara<\/p>\n

MACBAN Benue condemns heightened criminality, killings, cattle rustling in Benue South<\/p>\n

FG to reserve houses for vulnerable women, children<\/p>\n

Be neutral, professional, respect human rights, CDS urges field commanders ahead of 2027 polls<\/p>\n

How we dislodged criminal gangs terrorising Cross River Gov Otu<\/p>\n

Atiku challenges Tinubu on 15.13bn allocation for SUVs in 2026 budget<\/p>\n

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

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

Nigerias economic recovery faces reversal risk without reform consolidation, NESG warns<\/p>\n

NRC trains 31 new locomotive pilots to support rail expansion<\/p>\n

High interest rates unsettling Nigeria, hit 20-year high, says Oxford Economics<\/p>\n

Align interventions with Nigerias devt priorities, FG charges UN agency<\/p>\n

Telcos commit to N1.86tr expansion plan, seek support for sectors growth<\/p>\n

2027 plot behind bid to oust me, not fraud, says Ondo Speaker<\/p>\n

Polls: Police arrest Osun SSG, six others over alleged vote buying, recover N4.8m<\/p>\n

ADC challenge Tinubu to fight terrorists, not opposition<\/p>\n

Womens group opposes alleged move to remove Bayelsa council chair<\/p>\n

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

Judge Escapes Through Window As Bandits Attack Katsina Court
\n<\/strong>
\n\u2018Majority Of Autistic Children Face Behavioural Challenges\u2019<\/p>\n

Federal Govt Targets 25,000 Nigerians For Free Cataract Surgery<\/p>\n

CBN Wins As Appeal Court Voids N100.1m Garnishee Order<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Urge Youths To Embrace Responsible Politics, Shun Violence In 2027<\/p>\n

After 9 Years Of Trial, Court Sentences Killers Of DELSU Student Ogege To Death<\/p>\n

Tinubu Scraps 26-Year-Old Presidential Committee On Sale Of Federal Assets<\/p>\n

Communities Resist Reintegration Of Repentant Terrorists \u2013 Report<\/p>\n

Aguiyi-Ironsi Was Symbol Of Unity, Selfless Service -Tinubu<\/p>\n

N400bn Cost Puts Millennium Tower Beyond FCTA\u2019s Reach, Says Wike<\/p>\n

Intelligence Report Warns Of Imminent Boko Haram Attacks In Adamawa, Borno<\/p>\n

Nigeria Won\u2019t Negotiate With Criminals Or Pay Ransom \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria Will Have State Police, No Ransom Talks With Criminals \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Calls For Reciprocal Visa Measures Over Ayra Starr\u2019s South
\nMACBAN Condemns Benue Killings, Urges Gov Alia To Set Up Joint Peace Committee<\/p>\n

Oriire Abduction: Oyo To Inaugurate Judicial Commission Of Inquiry Friday<\/p>\n

Death Toll In Japan Earthquake Climbs To 43 As Heatwave Threatens Survivors<\/p>\n

2027: Peter Obi Unhappy Over Leadership Crisis In OK Movement \u2014 Kwankwaso\u2019s Aide<\/p>\n

Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Arrears, Poor Welfare<\/p>\n

Otedola Deepens Investment In First Holdco, Acquires Additional 1.779bn<\/p>\n

Brent Crude At $87.22 Lifts Shell\u2019s Q2 Profit To $9.84bn Despite Output Setbacks<\/p>\n

Court Sentences Bride To Death For Killing Husband 9 Days After Wedding In Kano<\/p>\n

We\u2019re Dying Of Hunger, Naridom Community Cries Out After Bandits Raze Food Shops<\/p>\n

NDLEA Raises Alarm Over Rising Involvement Of Women In Drug Trafficking In Edo<\/p>\n

Judge Escapes Through Window As Bandits Attack Court In Katsina<\/p>\n

FG Backs Caliphate Airlines, Pledges Support Ahead Of August Launch<\/p>\n

Housing: FG Courts Japanese Investors, Targets Affordable Homes In 774 LGAs<\/p>\n

Edo Specialist Hospital Seeks Stronger Public-Private Partnerships To Expand<\/p>\n

APC Governors Gradually Implementing LG Autonomy, Party\u2019s State Council Chairmen
\nStakeholders Demand Peaceful 2027 Polls, Urge Youths To Embrace Responsible Politics<\/p>\n

CBN Returns to Profit with N136.4bn Earnings in 2025<\/p>\n

Trump Immigration Crackdown: US Arrests Visa Overstayers At Airports<\/p>\n

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Online Retailer Facilities In Russia<\/p>\n

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

Flood submerges highway in Ondo<\/p>\n

Northern govs mourn Abubakar Alhaji<\/p>\n

Gov Lawal reinstates suspended Gusau poly rector<\/p>\n

Tinubu dissolves committee on privatisation of FG properties<\/p>\n

Suspected bandits abduct five students in Ogun<\/p>\n

JUST IN: INEC rejects routine military deployment during elections<\/p>\n

Bayelsa: Patients stranded as doctors shut down hospital over assault on colleague<\/p>\n

Katsina: Father arrested for allegedly killing daughter who resisted forced marriage<\/p>\n

UniAbuja students turn to business amidst rising cost of living<\/p>\n

Suspected motorcycle snatchers kill NSCDC officer in Abuja<\/p>\n

Defeat terrorists before engaging opposition, ADC tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Jos North youths warn APC against altering primary outcome<\/p>\n

2027: Your votes will count, INEC reassures Nigerians<\/p>\n

You lied to Catholic bishops, APM tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Northern governors security fund: A bold initiative, but will it address insecurity<\/p>\n

Controversy trails Lagos CPs presence at City Boy Movement inauguration<\/p>\n

Cattle rustling: FG to begin digital registration, tagging of livestock<\/p>\n

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

Resident Doctors Issue August 10 Strike Notice Over Unpaid Arrears<\/p>\n

State Police Must Serve People, Not Politicians Kalu<\/p>\n

Bille Gas Spill: Reps Decry Absence Of Stakeholders At Investigation<\/p>\n

EBSIEC Chairman Enyi Restates Commitment To Conduct Poll In Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Intelligence-Led Police Operation Recovers Six Stolen Cows In Bauchi<\/p>\n

Insecurity: FG, SEast Draw Action Plan At Umuahia Security Summit<\/p>\n

23-Year-Old Held Over Alleged Rape Of Minor In Bauchi<\/p>\n

UNICEF Recognition Highlights Bauchis Nutrition Progress CS-SUNN<\/p>\n

Zamfara, Humanitarian Partners Strengthen Collaboration In Support Of Vulnerable Populations<\/p>\n

Adebakin: How We Helped Hilda Baci Become GWR Holder<\/p>\n

Security Group Defends AIG Moshood, Warns Against Undermining Natl Security<\/p>\n

Osun Guber: INEC Chairman Inspects LGA Offices, Promises Credible Poll<\/p>\n

Zamfara, Humanitarian Partners Strengthen Collaboration In Support Of Vulnerable Populations<\/p>\n

Shell Bids Farewell To Executive Vice President Nigeria<\/p>\n

Cardoso Tasks Africa To Shape New Global Economic Order, Highlights Nigerias Reform Agenda<\/p>\n

Oriire Abduction: Oyo Govt To Inaugurate Judicial Commission Of Inquiry Friday<\/p>\n

BBNaijaS11: I Dont Allow Women Visit My House Martins<\/p>\n

FG Pledges Support For Caliphate Airlines Ahead Of August Launch<\/p>\n

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

Party deregistration suit: ADC counsel calls for judges probe, urges NJC action<\/p>\n

Yilwatda: A steady hand at the helm of APC Alkali<\/p>\n

Let ballot alone decide winner of 2026 Osun governorship election INEC Chair<\/p>\n

Kogi: Ododo rallies diaspora to rebrand Nigeria, back Tinubus reforms<\/p>\n

House of Representatives committee pledges support for NDPHC on Ikot Abasi 330kV transmission project<\/p>\n

IHRC champions anti-trafficking protection framework with Nigerias Children in focus<\/p>\n

Nigerias Flying Eagles thrash Togo, reach 2026 WAFU B U20 semi-final<\/p>\n

Human rights commission, SOS childrens villages inaugurate Ombudsman office<\/p>\n

KACRAN commends Buni, Goniri over 28.5bn agricultural empowerment programme in Yobe<\/p>\n

NSCDC boss unveils tactical training ground in Abuja, to strengthen security architecture<\/p>\n

United Capital set strategies to sustain growth, expand footprint across Africa<\/p>\n

Capital imports, non-oil exports lifted Nigerias forex inflows to $109.9bn CBN
\nHistory<\/p>\n

Domestic equities shed N648bn<\/p>\n

NAICOM boss reaffirms support for insurance sector growth<\/p>\n

Children, youths will be major beneficiaries of Gwamnas administration -Young scholars<\/p>\n

Rising interest rates trigger first consumer credit decline since 2019<\/p>\n

Accord Party alleges police harassment days to 2026 Osun governorship election<\/p>\n

Stakeholders affirm commitment to strengthen social protection system in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Tinubu dissolves presidential committee on alienation of federal properties, hands oversight to AGF<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

VANGUARD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0US admits error after flawed Africa map shown at AIDS conference JAMB cant force candidates to remove hijab Court Ex-finance minister buried in Sokoto 2027: INEC assures Nigerians votes will count, urges politicians to obey electoral rules FG wont negotiate with criminals Tinubu Tinubu to governors: Build roads, not flyovers, white elephant projects Tinubus […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":33636,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[1361],"tags":[4023],"class_list":["post-33635","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newspapers","tag-nigerian-newspapers-headlines"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grateful-e1785469655894.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4oswh-8Kv","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=33635"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33635\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33637,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33635\/revisions\/33637"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/33636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=33635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=33635"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=33635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}