{"id":33667,"date":"2026-08-05T05:52:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T05:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33667"},"modified":"2026-08-05T05:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T05:52:53","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-5-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33667","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 5 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Oil drops on hopes of Hormuz opening today<\/p>\n

Gazans hold mass funeral for people killed during war<\/p>\n

Nigeria invites Saudi Arabian investors, urges joint ventures<\/p>\n

Nigeria lost over $500m to cybercriminals in 1 year EFCC<\/p>\n

Delta unveils $100m investment fund<\/p>\n

Bandits kill ASP, set two patrol vehicles ablaze in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Navy destroys militant hideout, rescues 3 from sea robbers<\/p>\n

Customs adopts annual recruitment cycle, announces 3,852 successful candidates<\/p>\n

ASUU: Our members yet to receive alerts despite Ondos N1.1bn intervention<\/p>\n

21 feared dead, 37 abducted as bandits sack Sokoto community<\/p>\n

Kano Assembly passes bill to regulate private school fees<\/p>\n

Osun APC rejects Adelekes victimisation claims<\/p>\n

FG orders varsities to expel students involved in kidnapping<\/p>\n

Onaiyekan: We wont trade words with Presidency over bishops message<\/p>\n

ADC condemns killing, abduction of scores in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Enhancing Nigerias Food Security Efforts Through NASENIs Agricultural Mechanisation<\/p>\n

PFIPC probe: 48 hours to Tinubus deadline, will heads roll<\/p>\n

B\/Haram: Borno truckers lament attacks on trucks, trailers<\/p>\n

FG establishes safe schools dept to protect students<\/p>\n

NEITI audit: CBN, NDDC, others shun Senate panel<\/p>\n

Sowores trial stalled as lawyers clash in court<\/p>\n

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

FG votes N2.5tn for Abuja-Lokoja, Enugu-PH, 122 roads<\/p>\n

Robbers shoot LASU graduate during attack on PoS operator<\/p>\n

Police summon VeryDarkMan, quiz AIG over allegations<\/p>\n

TSC crisis: Unions threathen to picket airlines<\/p>\n

Boeing 737 MAX 7 secures FAA flight approval<\/p>\n

Ex-NIPOST boss urges FG to link NINs with verified addresses<\/p>\n

HYPREP seeks end to killings, backs Ogoni security efforts<\/p>\n

Bus preaching fine: Senate clears Bamidele, Adaramodu<\/p>\n

State police bill wont suffer recess delay Senate<\/p>\n

Attack: Ekiti approves military base for border community<\/p>\n

2027: ADC fires back as Wike dismisses Amaechis Rivers influence<\/p>\n

Blackouts: FG sets 2027 target for 24-hour hospital power supply<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: APC, Accord differ over Adelekes killings allegations<\/p>\n

Doctors suspend strike as Presidency brokers truce<\/p>\n

Court dismisses NDC suit challenging Electoral Act provisions<\/p>\n

Okpebholos UK visit will boost Edo diaspora investment, says ex-commissioner<\/p>\n

Rescue abducted Kwara residents, Anglican diocese tells FG<\/p>\n

FG orders expulsion of students involved in kidnapping<\/p>\n

FG okays framework to provide 24-hour electricity to health facilities<\/p>\n

ADC rejects Reps passage of state police bill<\/p>\n

Delta can no longer depend solely on oil, says Oborevwori<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu approves 30% to 80% salary hike for armed forces personnel<\/p>\n

US-based Nigerian basketball player arrested over rape charges in Alabama<\/p>\n

Police probe AIG over VeryDarkMans corruption allegations<\/p>\n

Nigeria now West Africas digital powerhouse, says Tijani<\/p>\n

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

I Paid N400m to Fake Agency DG for Contract, Businessman Tells House Cttee<\/p>\n

Donald Duke: Nigerias Situation Demands Urgent Intervention, Disaster Looms<\/p>\n

Atiku: 2026 Budget is Fraud, Wonders How N1.08trn Can Be Allocated to Federal College<\/p>\n

Musa Seeks ECOWAS-AES Alliance to Combat Terrorism, Fix Regional Stability<\/p>\n

ADC Faults House of Representatives over Alleged WhatsApp Votes on State Police Bill<\/p>\n

Tijani: FG to Roll Out 90,000km Fibre Optic Network within Weeks<\/p>\n

Edo Govt Appoints Ex-Senator as Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom, Coronation Scheduled for Aug 22<\/p>\n

Delta Unveils Roadmap to Unlock 3,000MW Power Potential, Attracts Fresh Investment Commitments<\/p>\n

Kidnapping: Education Ministry Orders Heads of Tertiary Institutions to Dismiss Students Involved in Crime<\/p>\n

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

NRS: Tax ID now mandatory for new crypto accounts<\/p>\n

SPE sees Nigeria hitting 3mbpd oil output by 2030<\/p>\n

Otedola eyes 51% stake in First HoldCo as investment tops $430m<\/p>\n

Resident doctors signals end to strike threat after talks with Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n

CBN promotes alternative payment channels to deepen financial inclusion<\/p>\n

FG steps up data privacy enforcement in MDAs<\/p>\n

Lagos ports expect 39 ships with petrol, food, others this week<\/p>\n

Minister denies data loss in FMBN fire, says bank fully operational<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery targets $5bn IPO in October<\/p>\n

Ticket sales charge: Aviation unions to picket defaulting airlines<\/p>\n

Politicians exploiting poverty, hunger to recruit youths for election violence, Anglican Primate raises alarm<\/p>\n

Court dismisses NDCs suit seeking to void sections of Electoral Act<\/p>\n

Amaechi has no electoral value in Rivers, only Tinubu can win state in 2027 Wike<\/p>\n

FG begins 90,000km fibre rollout, targets nationwide broadband access<\/p>\n

FG intervenes in Plateau water crisis, plans dam construction in Kanke<\/p>\n

Tinubu okays 80% military pay rise, N924bn payroll starts Sept. 1
\nReps: ADC calls for revisit of state police bill<\/p>\n

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

U.S. cities chase FIFA over millions promised after hosting World Cup games<\/p>\n

US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done today or tomorrow<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Nigerias foreign reserves hit 17-year high at $52.5bn CBN<\/p>\n

Ogun teachers demand scrapping of Contributory Pension Scheme<\/p>\n

Solid Minerals: Nigeria, US to deepen strategic partnership, investment<\/p>\n

Osun council chairmen, military clash over illegal mining activities<\/p>\n

Aondoakaa condemns Guma killings, says Benue deserves security, not endless condolences<\/p>\n

Death toll in Spains Ceuta from migrant rush hits 77<\/p>\n

Angry workers force emergency talks with Finance Minister over unpaid wages, hardship<\/p>\n

INEC list: NDC candidates commend, thank Dickson<\/p>\n

PFIPC Probe: Reps to interrogate Adeyemi in undisclosed location<\/p>\n

PFIPC probe: Businessman tells Reps how he paid Adeyemi N400m for contract<\/p>\n

FG to rollout 90,000km fibre optic network Tijani<\/p>\n

Amaechi accuses presidency of insulting Catholic Church<\/p>\n

Consumers paid N208.15bn for electricity in May NERC<\/p>\n

Nigeria woos Saudi investors, says economy ripe for business, tourism partnerships<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves 30-80% salary increase for 250,000 military personnel<\/p>\n

Resident doctors, FG enter into truce to suspend planned strike<\/p>\n

Police invite VDM, summon AIG Moshood Jimoh over allegations<\/p>\n

State Police: Constitution not amended by convenience ADC tells Reps<\/p>\n

Nigerias foreign reserves surpass annual target, rise above $52.5bn CBN<\/p>\n

2027: Dont be political thugs, Anglican Primate tells Nigerian youths<\/p>\n

FCT wont allow Keke Napep, Okada back into city centre Wike<\/p>\n

Troops foil terrorists infiltration of Zamfara base, rescue nine abductees<\/p>\n

FG orders universities, polytechnics to expel students involved in kidnapping<\/p>\n

Federal High Court starts relocation to Lagos Bourdillon Road complex<\/p>\n

Police IRT personnel receive rescue, emergency response training<\/p>\n

Customs enlists 3,852 candidates from 573,680 applicants, announces annual recruitment<\/p>\n

Police arrest three suspects over killing of two officers in Rivers, recover stolen rifles<\/p>\n

Equities market reverses gains, investors lose N599bn<\/p>\n

Economic Council approves $4.5b crude oil backed loan refinance for NNPC<\/p>\n

Friends, students demand probe into NYSC members death in Bayelsa creek<\/p>\n

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

FGs $1trn Economy: NACCIMA To Champion Business, Investment Forum 3.0 To Deepen Nigeria-China Economic Partnership<\/p>\n

Economic Summit: Oborevwori Reinforces Deltas Commitment To Diversification<\/p>\n

2027: Oppositions Disunity Leeway For Tinubus Re-Election Amaechi<\/p>\n

Alleged Attack On APC Members, Convoy Of Oyebamijis Wife In Ede Disturbing, says Osun APC<\/p>\n

Aondoakaa Condemns Herdsmen Massacre Of Four Farmers In Ortoms Village<\/p>\n

Nigerias Foreign Reserves Hit 17-Year High At $52.5bn As Investor Confidence Grows CBN<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>How I paid fake PFIPC boss N400m for contract, businessman tells Reps<\/p>\n

IPAC seeks stronger action on security, governance in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Nigerian banks remain strong, secure amid global cyber campaign Analysts<\/p>\n

Breaking: Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for armed forces personnel<\/p>\n

How we selected, employed 3,852 candidates from 573,680 applicants nationwide Customs CG<\/p>\n

Domestic equities close lower, shed N599bn<\/p>\n

Lekki Port boosts access to global markets with MSCs Weekly Feeder Service<\/p>\n

Budget minister seeks collaboration to ensure economic reforms reach vulnerable Nigerians<\/p>\n

Oil prices rise on US-Iran peace talks uncertainty<\/p>\n

AfDF grants $4.3m to boost decision-making in 13 African countries<\/p>\n

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