{"id":33658,"date":"2026-08-04T03:48:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T03:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33658"},"modified":"2026-08-04T03:48:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T03:48:56","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-4-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33658","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 4 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Leaked Email: US Military Seeks \u2018Creative\u2019 Ways To Pressure, Punish Iran Amid Failed Strikes<\/p>\n

25 APC Members Killed In 2022, Oyebamiji Alleges As Osun Political Violence Worsens<\/p>\n

Kano Assembly Passes Bill Cutting Private Schools\u2019 Tax From 15% To 5%<\/p>\n

15-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Self-Abduction In Niger<\/p>\n

Navy Raids Bakassi Settlement, Destroys Militant Hideout<\/p>\n

NEITI Audit Probe Suffers Setback As CBN, NDDC, NUPRC Shun Senate<\/p>\n

Why We Can\u2019t Deliberate On State Police Bill Yet \u2013 Speakers Speakers<\/p>\n

Bandits Killed My Wife, 100-Year-Old Father \u2013 Kaduna Survivor<\/p>\n

Clerics Who Join Politics Are Better Than Those Praying For Politicians \u2013 Gumi<\/p>\n

How Abducted Kebbi Judge Returned Home After 8 Days In Captivity \u2013 Brother<\/p>\n

Catholic Bishops Are Nigeria\u2019s Conscience, Listen To Them \u2013 Orji Kalu Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Cholera Outbreak Reportedly Kills 6 Bandits In Zamfara Hideout<\/p>\n

Wike Unveils Plan To Redevelop Abandoned Life Camp Garden Into Leisure Hub<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom Intensifies Anti-Trafficking Campaign As Authorities Raise Alarm Over Child Trafficking<\/p>\n

NDPC Judgment Will Reshape Corporate Data Governance \u2013 Expert<\/p>\n

Okonjo-Iweala: Nigeria\u2019s Problem Isn\u2019t Budget, But Poor Execution, Maintenance Culture<\/p>\n

NRS Issues New Tax Guidelines For Cryptocurrency, Virtual Assets<\/p>\n

DSS, Vigilantes Neutralize Bandit Kingpin, Over 60 Others<\/p>\n

Posterity Will Judge You Well For Transforming Abuja, First Lady Tells Wike<\/p>\n

Peller Restricts White Wedding to 100 Guests After Reported Phone Thefts at Traditional Ceremony<\/p>\n

Flooding: FG Begins Assessment of Affected Benin-Sagamu Expressway Sections<\/p>\n

Burnham Vows \u2018Relentless\u2019 Crackdown On UK Small Boat Crossings<\/p>\n

Inflationary Pressures Ease In July As Firms Report Slowest Input Cost Rise<\/p>\n

Executive Bill On State Police To Be Ready For Tinubu\u2019s Review Sept 3 \u2014 Presidency<\/p>\n

Shettima Urges Governors To Drive Business-Friendly Reforms, Lauds Oborevwori<\/p>\n

Delta Can Become Africa\u2019s Next Industrial, Investment Hub\u2013 Okonjo-Iweala, Oyedele<\/p>\n

2027: Northern Christian Youths Urge Clerics To Promote Peace, Shun Politics<\/p>\n

PDP State Chairmen Ask Security Agencies To Probe Turaki- led Faction , Urge Jonathan To Distance
\nDelta Sets Aside N133.8bn To De-Risk Investments<\/p>\n

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

FIFA crisis deepens as three federations withdraw support for Infantino<\/strong><\/p>\n

Army appoints new GOC of 2 Division in Oyo<\/p>\n

Makinde knocks Tinubus economic reforms, rallies support for APM ahead 2027<\/p>\n

Rivers warns against building without government approval<\/p>\n

30 years after Atlanta gold, I\u2019m yet to be rewarded \u2013 Bonfr\u00e8re Jo<\/p>\n

Thugs snatched my guests phones during wedding Peller<\/p>\n

Invest in Nigeria before opportunity becomes expensive Shettima<\/p>\n

Lawyer urges police, EFCC, Army to adopt DSS compensation model<\/p>\n

Audit queries: Senate issues fresh 72-hour deadline to NNPCL, CBN, others<\/p>\n

Why TikToker who filmed Oloolu festival was spiritually cleansed Family secretary<\/p>\n

Nigerian wins UKs Women in Telecoms Champion award<\/p>\n

Navy rescues three passengers from pirates in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

UK opens applications for 2026 Chevening Scholarships<\/p>\n

Ex-lawmaker appeals conviction after acquittal on 10 of 11 charges<\/p>\n

FG targets child malnutrition with 1,000 days nutrition campaign<\/p>\n

Tinubu to review state police bill September 3 Presidency<\/p>\n

Four PAP-sponsored scholars graduate with distinction in UK, 16 earn masters degrees<\/p>\n

FG begins training of 4,000 tractor operators for mechanisation drive<\/p>\n

Campaign with your scorecard, Dele Momodu tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Its armed robbery, Frank Edoho decries soaring Lagos real estate prices<\/p>\n

Dont sweep Mary Habila, Tanimolas deaths under the carpet, Falana tells IG<\/p>\n

Well keep preaching in buses, PFN president vows to defy proposed ban<\/p>\n

Poor maintenance culture undermining Nigerias development, says Okonjo-Iweala<\/p>\n

Oluremi Tinubu hails Wike for transforming Abuja City gate<\/p>\n

Army recovers slain Imo community leaders remains from shallow grave<\/p>\n

Diri raises scrabble competition prize money, backs game in Bayelsa schools<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill ex-councillor in Plateau community<\/p>\n

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

Again, DSS Prays Court to Foreclose Sowores Defence for Allegedly Frustrating Trial<\/p>\n

FG Begins Assessment of Flood-Affected Sections on Benin-Sagamu Expressway<\/p>\n

PDP Guber Candidate Pledges to Deliver Taraba to Tinubu in 2027<\/p>\n

Troops Foil Terrorist Attack on FOB Kasuwan Daji, Rescue 9 Abductees<\/p>\n

Political Thugs Attack Journalists, PDP Members in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

Cross River Unveils US$1.075bn Historic PPP Investment Package<\/p>\n

DSS, Vigilantes Neutralize Bandit Kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki, 60 Others in Katsina<\/p>\n

10 Blue-chip Firms Defy Economic Headwinds to Post N14.4tn H1 Revenue<\/p>\n

Treasury Bills, OMO Dominate Fixed Income Market as Turnover Hits N29.36tn<\/p>\n

VFS Global Clarifies Visa Role, Unveils Safeguards Against Fraud<\/p>\n

Tantitas Pipelines Protection: Ensuring 500 Million Barrels Oil Output Target<\/p>\n

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

Presidency gives seven-week deadline for State Police Law, opens nationwide consultation<\/p>\n

UNDP, Zamfara meet over Integrated Smart States Programme<\/p>\n

CSOs warn National Assembly against bills threatening civic freedoms<\/p>\n

Lawyers war of words in open court stalls Sowores defamation trial<\/p>\n

Troops uncover shallow grave, exhume community leaders remains in Imo<\/p>\n

Kebbi High Court judge free after week-long captivity<\/p>\n

Desmond Elliot returns to Nollywood after APC primary loss<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu has defeated himself, says SDPs Adebayo<\/p>\n

Cross River unveils $1.075bn PPP investment deal<\/p>\n

Shehu Sani to Catholic Bishops: Acknowledge Tinubus gains, criticise constructively<\/p>\n

State Police: Sharia Council warns against rushed constitutional amendment<\/p>\n

Catholic bishops not cheerleaders, Atiku tells presidency<\/p>\n

Messi returns as Inter Miamis winning streak ends against Columbus
\n6 oil firms spend N613bn on debt servicing in 6 months<\/p>\n

FG lauds MARCONs advocacy to bolster blue economy growth<\/p>\n

FirstBank backs women-led businesses with N10m grants<\/p>\n

World Bank opens applications for 2027 Africa Fellowship, invites eligible Nigerians<\/p>\n

Tinubu tackles Atiku, defends economic reforms, demands proof of N7.98trn oil windfall claim<\/p>\n

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

Make deal or surrender Trump tells Iran<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Net forex inflow rises 33% to $20.3bn in Q1 2026<\/p>\n

Onaiyekan to Presidency: We\u2019re done talking, govern better<\/p>\n

PFIPC: Allow me testify, I\u2019m being made scapegoat \u2014 Adeyemi<\/p>\n

Hoodlums stole guests phones during my wedding Peller<\/p>\n

Oloolu family defends traditional rite after TikToker filmed masquerade festival<\/p>\n

30 doctors assaulted in 11 months, NARD says, as August 10 strike looms<\/p>\n

Every child deserves quality breastfeeding Mrs Soludo<\/p>\n

NEITI audit probe suffers setback as CBN, NDDC, NUPRC fail to appear before Senate<\/p>\n

Spider-Man breaks record for domestic box office debut<\/p>\n

FG seeks Israeli partnership to strengthen border security, tackle cross-border crimes<\/p>\n

State Police: Presidency rolls out plans for legal framework<\/p>\n

FG seeks Israeli expertise to strengthen border security, combat cross-border crimes<\/p>\n

180 days in captivity: Kaduna mother, three daughters escape abductors den<\/p>\n

7,000 youths scramble for Ottis leadership bootcamp<\/p>\n

Police bust suspected counterfeit drug syndicate in Lagos, hand suspects to NAFDAC<\/p>\n

Northern Christian group urges FG to appoint aides on religious affairs<\/p>\n

Falana to IGP: Probe Habila, Tanimola deaths<\/p>\n

NANS South-south gives ultimatum to police, others to find killers of ex-student leader<\/p>\n

NAFDAC joins 3.7m global vaccine safety project to combat fake, substandard vaccines<\/p>\n

Obi condemns Enugu abduction, says insecurity has become national crisis<\/p>\n

7,771 graduate as RCCG Theological College holds 45th convocation<\/p>\n

Cybercrime Charge: Sowore kicks as DSS moves to foreclose his defence<\/p>\n

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

Gunmen kill former Plateau councillor<\/p>\n

Gumi: Clerics who join politics better than those praying for politicians<\/p>\n

We paid N50m to secure Kebbi judge\u2019s release \u2013 Family<\/p>\n

FG plans fresh investment in grid stabilization<\/p>\n

Dangote, Sinoma sign $800m deal to double Itori cement plant capacity<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct Niger village head, demand N80m ransom<\/p>\n

7 facing trial over baby trafficking in Gombe NAPTIP<\/p>\n

NNPC pays N6.2trn to FG in 6 months<\/p>\n

Bandits raid Sokoto communities, kill four, loot property worth millions<\/p>\n

State Police: Shariah Council warns against hasty constitutional amendment<\/p>\n

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

Atiku using outdated data to criticize Tinubus reforms Presidency<\/p>\n

Sen. Dafinone hosts online editors, receives award of recognition<\/p>\n

SEast alone cannot make Peter Obi president Umahi<\/p>\n

Optometrist offers free eye care services to over 300 citizens in Enugu<\/p>\n

TCN defends N1.28bn solar streetlight projects as NASS constituency interventions<\/p>\n

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

Only 26% Of Bauchi Infants Receive Exclusive Breastfeeding UNICEF<\/p>\n

NERDC Disowns Fake Appeal For Curriculum Funds, Warns Public Against Fraud<\/p>\n

16 PAP Offshore Scholarship Students Earn Masters Degrees<\/p>\n

Wike Orders Fast-Track Redevelopment Of Life Camp Recreation Park<\/p>\n

NRS Issues New Cryptocurrency Tax Guidelines To Boost Compliance<\/p>\n

Emulate Wikes Green Transformation In Abuja, Remi Tinubu Urges Govs<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army Joins Benin Republics 66th Independence Parade<\/p>\n

Blue Economy: Balogun Canvasses Constitutional Reforms<\/p>\n

Aradel Posts 577% Revenue Growth, Cuts Net Debt By 90% In H1<\/p>\n

Pellers Mother Recalls Past Bond With Iyabo Ojo<\/p>\n

Troops Uncover Shallow Grave In Imo, Exhume Slain Community Leader<\/p>\n

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

Presidency gives progress report on state police bill<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Ganduje brokers peace as 4 APC councilors groups merge for Tinubu<\/p>\n

Accord endorses Adeleke for re-election, calls for credible 2026 Osun governorship poll<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Ganduje brokers peace as four APC councilors groups merge for Tinubu<\/p>\n

Applause as Bayelsa governor doubles prize money for Diri national scrabble classic<\/p>\n

Coalition task NASS to withdraw repressive bills, say it poses threat to civic freedom, others<\/p>\n

NEPC debunks alleged strike threat, reaffirms confidence in management<\/p>\n

Case adjourned abruptly as DSS lawyer, Sowore counsel clash in court<\/p>\n

ADC warns against playing politics with Obasanjo, Atiku s feud<\/p>\n

Terrorists launch fresh attacks on Sokoto, Zamfara, kill, kidnap many<\/p>\n

Desmond Elliot returns to Nollywood after losing APC primary election<\/p>\n

England, Wales withdraw support for Infantinos FIFA re-election bid<\/p>\n

Gunmen k!ll ex-councillor in Plateau community<\/p>\n

Lagos: Police intercept truckload of suspected fake drugs, hand over multi-billion naira haul to NAFDAC<\/p>\n

2027: APC stakeholders make case for Al-Makura as Tinubu campaign DG<\/p>\n

From strategic preparation to multiple achievements: The story of Team Nigeria at Glasgow 2026<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldo, long time partner Georgina set for fairytale wedding in Madeira<\/p>\n

Southern Kaduna massacre: Catholic Bishop mourn as community buries 27 victims<\/p>\n

Breaking: Abducted Kebbi judge regains freedom<\/p>\n

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