{"id":33646,"date":"2026-08-01T04:45:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T04:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33646"},"modified":"2026-08-01T04:45:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T04:45:35","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-1-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33646","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 1 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Infantino wrong man to lead FIFA, says Burnham<\/p>\n

Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan<\/p>\n

Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, recover 43 rustled sheep<\/p>\n

Yahaya Bello meets Ribadu, hails Tinubu over security gains<\/p>\n

Osun governor will emerge through free, fair election INEC chair<\/p>\n

Tinubu inherited significant economic challenges Minister<\/p>\n

Ikeja Club to mark 60th anniversary with medical outreach<\/p>\n

Soyinka asks Tinubu to reopen unsolved killings, assassination cases<\/p>\n

Obasanjo bombs Atiku: You\u2019re my biggest mistake<\/p>\n

Dickson warns against civilian dictatorship in Nigerias democracy
\nIG deploys new CP to oversee Osun election<\/p>\n

FG urges students to embrace AI, coding as NELFUND disburses N282bn<\/p>\n

Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest 10 suspects in Kano<\/p>\n

US Mission hails Nigerian doctor over kidney care innovation<\/p>\n

Canada introduces tougher financial scrutiny for international students<\/p>\n

CJN bans use of Barrister title as name prefix at Supreme Court<\/p>\n

Okpebholo releases N1bn for Edo pensioners gratuities<\/p>\n

Why I appointed special assistant on dance- FCT council chair<\/p>\n

Police, Catholic Diocese differ over Benue seminarians disappearance<\/p>\n

Military rescues 397 kidnapped victims in July DHQ<\/p>\n

I want to start acting soon- Davido<\/p>\n

Anambra first lady marks 56th birthday, pledges more service<\/p>\n

Nigerias daily gas supply hits 2.05bcf, but falls 35% short NUPRC<\/p>\n

I need to go back and beg God Oloyede reflects on 10 years as JAMB registrar<\/p>\n

UNIJOS records 200 cases of exam malpractice in one semester VC<\/p>\n

UK returnee decries FCTA demolition of 75,000 Abuja business premises<\/p>\n

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

New JAMB Registrar Declares War on Exam Malpractice, Vows Tougher Crackdown<\/p>\n

LASEPA Reopens Six Ikorodu Steel Firms After Environmental Compliance Improvements<\/p>\n

Court Jails Two Chinese Nationals 25 Years Each for Illegal Export of Nigerias Lithium, Copper-bearing Minerals<\/p>\n

PDP Faction Manually Submits Jonathan\u2019s Name to INEC As Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

2027: INEC to Release Personal Particulars of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Today<\/p>\n

Oriire Abduction: Oyo Sets Up Judicial Commission of Inquiry<\/p>\n

Just In: PDP Faction Submits Jonathans Name To INEC As Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

Police: Criminals Use Fake Diplomatic Number Plates to Evade Security Checkpoints<\/p>\n

DHQ: Troops Kill over 102 Terrorists, Criminals, Apprehend 345 in July<\/p>\n

SCourt to Lawyers: Stop Using Barrister as a Prefix to Your Names<\/p>\n

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

Burna Boy names his football GOAT, rules out Ronaldo, Messi<\/p>\n

FG begins power sector reset, targets stronger grid, 5,000MW<\/p>\n

FG commits N550b to fund small holder farmers, stabilise food prices<\/p>\n

N2.8trn debt: FG ends electricity subsidy, assures no tariff hike<\/p>\n

New data queries insecurity spikes ahead of every general election since 2015<\/p>\n

TCN faults APGCs claim, says 28 power plants generated 4,457.96MW in Q1 2026<\/p>\n

Southern Kaduna killings: Nigeria facing undeclared war Northern Christian Elders<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: South Africa arrests 80 over attacks on migrants<\/p>\n

NEDC to float regional airline, votes N100bn to boost electricity<\/p>\n

FG woos investors, partners fodder production, livestock value chains<\/p>\n

End multiple taxes now, save Nigerian industries -Manufacturers tell govts<\/p>\n

Crisis rocks Niger APC as 5 senatorial aspirants reject Bagos reconciliation move, sue party<\/p>\n

PDP rejects Abia signage fees for 2027 polls as assault on political participation<\/p>\n

Excitement in Kano as FG okays N46bn reconstruction of second MAKIAs runaway<\/p>\n

Nigerians must not pay for replacement of obsolete electricity meters FCCPC<\/p>\n

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

NPA begins reconstruction of six berths at Rivers port<\/p>\n

Travellers stranded as floods cut off Lagos-Benin Expressway<\/p>\n

2027: Military reaffirms commitment to free, fair, credible elections<\/p>\n

Sack your SSG, dont enable criminals, APC tells Adeleke<\/p>\n

Resign, join politics, TICC chides Osun CP over SSGs arrest<\/p>\n

DSS, Forest Guards Kill Bandits In Gun Battle, Rescue Nine Abducted Victims<\/p>\n

AIG Jimoh vows impartial enforcement of the law against crime<\/p>\n

Otedola raises First HoldCo stake to 25.87% with fresh share purchase<\/p>\n

Banks flag 13,117 BVNs for fraud as consumer credit falls to N3.8 trillion<\/p>\n

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

Troops rescue 14 kidnap victims on Lagos-Benin highway<\/p>\n

\u2018Picking Atiku as vice president greatest mistake of my life\u2019 \u2013 Obasanjo<\/p>\n

End killings, casual butchery \u2013 Wole Soyinka tasks Tinubu<\/p>\n

Kidnapping: Make Oriire rescue the standard, not the exception, ADC tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Court jails yahoo boys middleman four years for money laundering<\/p>\n

Court jails two Chinese nationals 25 years each for illegal mineral export<\/p>\n

Naira depreciates to N1,415\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Wife, son of surrendered ISWAP finance chief turn themselves in
\nCJN bars lawyers from using Barrister title in official correspondence<\/p>\n

NNPC revenue hits N19.04trn in six months<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: Call politicians to orderAmupitan tells traditional rulers<\/p>\n

US celebrates Nigerian physician Dr Ikenna Okezie for transforming kidney care<\/p>\n

INEC begins display of candidates credentials in Lagos August 1<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct seminarian from Otukpo Catholic Bishops residence<\/p>\n

Benue family seeks public help to find missing four-year-old girl<\/p>\n

FCT police bust network producing fake diplomatic, govt number plates<\/p>\n

South East no longer marginalised Information minister Idris<\/p>\n

US lists 5 marriages that may not qualify for immigration<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill man in Plateau, injure pastor, two others in fresh attacks<\/p>\n

5 ways new visa rules could affect Nigerians, other Africans traveling to Europe<\/p>\n

Infantino is wrong man to lead FIFA UK Prime Minister<\/p>\n

We lost two soldiers, not eight Senior military source<\/p>\n

Im only billionaires child in the world to make name for himself Davido<\/p>\n

Insecurity, hunger harassing Nigerians Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Senior Infantino advisor resigns over FIFAs bad deal for football<\/p>\n

FG launches nationwide AI training for 11,700 unity schools teachers<\/p>\n

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

2027: Remi Tinubu donates buses to APC youth leaders<\/p>\n

Who is funding Remi Tinubu\u2019s donations?<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill three miners in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n

Electricity: No tariff increase for now FG<\/p>\n

Benue: Police bust terrorists ammunition supply syndicate network<\/p>\n

Seminarian abducted in Benue<\/p>\n

Nigerian lawyers barred from Using Barrister Title<\/p>\n

Kogi: Catholic priest found dead with machete wound<\/p>\n

Man in the eyes of the storm: Five controversial proposals of Infantinos FIFA<\/p>\n

Unijos suspends lectures over rising insecurity, calls for emergency meeting<\/p>\n

Northern senators condemn Benue, Kaduna killings, back FGs security measures<\/p>\n

Its one doctor to 7,500 residents in Ogun NMA<\/p>\n

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

FG Appoints Provosts For Three Federal Colleges Of Agriculture<\/p>\n

Obi To Supporters: Ignore Rumours, Stay Focused On Nigerias Challenges<\/p>\n

US Blames Spains Migration Policies After Alleged Sovereignty, Human Rights Violation<\/p>\n

Xenophobic Attack: Oborevwori Approves N2m Grant, Monthly Stipends For Delta Returnees<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Peace Comes With Economic Opportunities, Confidence In Govt Idris<\/p>\n

Catholic Priest Found Dead In Kogi As Police Launch Probe<\/p>\n

Votes, Not Guns Will Decide Osun Next Gov INEC<\/p>\n

Domestic Gas Supply Hits 2.05bcf\/day As NUPRC Unveils Swap Framework<\/p>\n

US Moves Nigeria Visa Processing To Lagos<\/p>\n

NERDC Extends 2026 Textbook Submission Deadline To August 7<\/p>\n

$5.3m Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Four For Money Laundering In Lagos<\/p>\n

Insecurity, Hunger Harassing Nigerians Under Tinubu -Obi<\/p>\n

AMAC Seeks Chinese Partnership To Train 10,000 Youths In Digital Skills<\/p>\n

Leadership Is About Results, Not Excuses Obi Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: INEC Denied Us Access Code To Upload Jonathan, Other Candidates Names PDP<\/p>\n

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

NCoS begins nationwide distribution of drugs, prioritises inmates healthcare<\/p>\n

Emir Sanusi commends Tinubu, says economy pulled back from the brink<\/p>\n

CJN bans use of Barrister as title in Supreme Court official engagements<\/p>\n

Lagos: Court jails 2 Chinese nationals for illegal mining<\/p>\n

Wike orders demolition of suspected criminal hideout in Abuja<\/p>\n

CAF delegation begins inspection of Nigerias facilities for General Assembly, Awards<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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