{"id":33680,"date":"2026-08-06T05:43:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33680"},"modified":"2026-08-06T05:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T05:43:38","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-6-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33680","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 6 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US introduces $250,000 visa bonds for select immigrant applicants<\/p>\n

US to revoke citizenship of three Nigerians in major crackdown<\/p>\n

Army puts N60m price on wanted ISWAP gov, deputy<\/p>\n

NBA faults EFCC as Osun account freeze sparks row<\/p>\n

Fake agency probe: Adeyemi rejects closed-door Reps quiz<\/p>\n

WAEC results reveal 38.5% failed five key subjects
\nFG eyes $50bn investments from 22 offshore projects<\/p>\n

Three children found dead in Anambra native doctors residence<\/p>\n

Kano nabs fake health workers running illegal outreach<\/p>\n

NDIC begins payouts to depositors of 46 failed MFBs<\/p>\n

Customs seek legislative overhaul of waivers, Customs Act provisions<\/p>\n

2027: Court sacks Ondo Rep as APC candidate<\/p>\n

FG expands renewable power with 60.82MW mini-grid rollout<\/p>\n

Suspect arrested over plot to kidnap Delta pastor, retired principal<\/p>\n

FG targets mid-August for outstanding wage award payments<\/p>\n

Four killed, five injured in Lagos, Ogun road crashes<\/p>\n

Police arrest another suspect over UNIJOS graduates killing<\/p>\n

Court sacks Ondo Rep as APC candidate<\/p>\n

Many airlines risk collapse within 30 days, Onyema warns<\/p>\n

FG targets $50bn offshore oil investments NUPRC<\/p>\n

FG plans eight sports, education centres of excellence<\/p>\n

Publisher acquires journalists new novel, sets September release date<\/p>\n

COAS warns soldiers against involvement in drug, substance abuse<\/p>\n

FG promises payment of outstanding N35,000 wage award by August 15<\/p>\n

Sultan demands probe into killing of army officer<\/p>\n

Army places bounty on wanted ISWAP leaders<\/p>\n

Corruption fueling insecurity, poverty in Nigeria SDP presidential candidate
\nPope mourns Mozambican Cardinal Langa<\/p>\n

BREAKING: 176 victims abducted in Kwara regain freedom<\/p>\n

Delta woos foreign investors in agriculture, energy sectors<\/p>\n

15,000 personnel to be deployed for Osun poll -CP election<\/p>\n

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

Oil Price Slumps Below $80 on Hopes of De-escalation of US-Iran Conflict<\/p>\n

FG Launches Portal to Enhance Service Delivery, Curb Corruption<\/p>\n

Adeleke Heads to Court as EFCC Freezes Osun Salary Account<\/p>\n

Telcos Call for Policy Consistency, Regulatory Certainty to Boost Telecoms Investment<\/p>\n

Super Falcons Maul Egypt 6-2, to Face Cameroon in Blockbuster Qfinal<\/p>\n

Adeleke Heads to Court as EFCC Freezes Osun Salary Account<\/p>\n

FG Reaffirms Respect for Catholic Church, Says Current Hardship Passing Phase
\nGovernment<\/p>\n

Tinubu Welcomes Rescue of 308 Abducted Citizens in Kwara, Niger States<\/p>\n

NSCDC Dismisses Officers, Sanctions 79, Arrests 12 over Alleged Illegal Arms Ring<\/p>\n

NDC Sets Up National Reconciliation Cttee to Resolve All Its Post-primary Disputes<\/p>\n

After 80% Military Pay Rise, Musa Charges Personnel to Intensify Efforts in Crime Fight<\/p>\n

Sokoto: Tambuwal Decries Renewed Bandit Attacks, Seeks Urgent Security Intervention<\/p>\n

Presidency: In 3 Years, Tinubus Economic Reforms Driving Strong Corporate Changes<\/p>\n

NDIC Begins Payment to Depositors of 46 Defunct Microfinance Banks<\/p>\n

FG Orders Protection of Health Workers Nationwide<\/p>\n

Coalition Applauds DSS DG Ajayis Leadership, Endorses Tinubus Good Governance Agenda<\/p>\n

Former Chief Whip, House of Reps, Disagrees with Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on Ghali Naaba<\/p>\n

FG, ILO Move to Strengthen Policy Implementation on Social Security<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu: Weve Empowered 40,000 Lagos Residents with Business Tools to Boost SMEs<\/p>\n

Breaking: Abducted 176 Woro Community Victims in Kwara Regain Freedom<\/p>\n

Delineation: Itsekiri Group Rejects Equal Ward Allocation With Ijaw<\/p>\n

Tinubu Felicitates NEDC Chair, Retired Gen Paul Tarfa, At 85
\nGovernment<\/p>\n

CBN: Nigerias Domestic Economy Expanded by 3.87% in 2025<\/p>\n

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

Pressure mounts as Infantino summons emergency FIFA meeting<\/p>\n

Onaiyekan, presidency row unsettles APCs Catholic faithful<\/p>\n

PDP defends George, faults Wikes remarks over Abuja residence allegation<\/p>\n

EFCC freezing Osun accounts abuse of power Adeleke campaign council<\/p>\n

Tinubu has stabilised economy, respects Catholic Bishops, remains unbeatable in 2027 Orji Kalu<\/p>\n

Tinubu owes Catholic Church no apology over bishops comments Kalu<\/p>\n

Presidency fires back at Donald Duke over coastal highway, says project already beyond Lagos<\/p>\n

Atiku kicks over $4.5bn NNPCL oil-backed loan refinancing<\/p>\n

FG declares zero tolerance for violence against health workers<\/p>\n

FG injects 60.82MW into national grid with renewable energy projects<\/p>\n

Sokoto: Sultan seeks probe into alleged killing of senior army officer<\/p>\n

EPL: Nigerian duo Yohanna, Okike tipped for Premier League breakthrough<\/p>\n

Strike threat: Air Peace boss cautions labour unions against grounding airlines<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol, diesel price to N1,165, N1,570\/litre<\/p>\n

Experts: Weak currencies, policy failures stalling intra-African trade<\/p>\n

NACCIMA backs $1trn economy drive with Nigeria-China Forum<\/p>\n

Yellow Card raises $40m to expand stablecoin infrastructure<\/p>\n

Analysis: Nigerians spent N1.4trn on spirits, beer, malt in 6 months<\/p>\n

Senate lauds Customs N7.3trn 2025 revenue, backs reforms<\/p>\n

Atiku faults $4.5bn NNPCL oil-backed loan refinancing approval<\/p>\n

Tinubus economic reforms showing results despite hardship, micro economy still challenging -Kalu<\/p>\n

Tinubu hails rescue of 308 abductees in Kwara, Niger<\/p>\n

Tinubu not pursuing one-party state, ready to deepen dialogue with Catholic Bishops -Akume<\/p>\n

Shariah council backs Catholic Bishops concerns, urges Tinubu to address Nigerians realities<\/p>\n

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

Naira depreciates to N1,410\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

FG orders payment of civil servants\u2019 outstanding wage award before August 15<\/p>\n

Outrage greets EFCCs freezing of Osun govts account<\/p>\n

Arms proliferation: NSCDC dismisses 2, exonerates mining commander<\/p>\n

LagosCalabar coastal highway already beyond Lagos, Presidency replies Duke<\/p>\n

Tinubu lauds rescue of 308 kidnap victims in Kwara, Niger<\/p>\n

NIS dispels fears, says passport processing continues nationwide<\/p>\n

Army arrests two soldiers over alleged unauthorised deployment at Peller, Jarvis wedding<\/p>\n

Osun Election: Accord accuses EFCC of freezing state accounts for APCs benefit<\/p>\n

2027: Dont wait for power, fight for it, Anenih tells women<\/p>\n

Infantino offers Morocco World Cup final in exchange for support<\/p>\n

Abuja becoming Nigerias most investor-friendly business environment Wike<\/p>\n

Panic in Benue community as residents raise alarm over armed herders sighting<\/p>\n

FG orders crackdown on assaults against health workers after 18 attacks<\/p>\n

Army arrests two soldiers over unauthorised deployment at Peller, Jarvis wedding<\/p>\n

Presidency to deepen consultations with Catholic Bishops<\/p>\n

Flood alert: FG, UN move to establish unified disaster warning system<\/p>\n

NANS issues 72-hour ultimatum to Ogun Govt over abducted students<\/p>\n

Fire razes makeshift structures in Lagos, destroys goods<\/p>\n

FX unification, upstream approvals boost NGX firms Presidency<\/p>\n

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

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by N50, Diesel by N80<\/p>\n

Clerics to Uba Sani: You are a promise keeper<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill 3 brothers on community watch in Plateau<\/p>\n

Community policing key to tackling insecurity across Nigeria Sultan<\/p>\n

2026 WASSCE: 1.2m candidates secure credit in English, Maths<\/p>\n

4 burnt to death in Abuja-Lokoja road crash<\/p>\n

Davido: Im a die-hard Ronaldo fan<\/p>\n

We froze Osun account to prevent illegal diversion of funds EFCC<\/p>\n

WAFCON: Super Falcons defeat Egypt in 8-goal penalty-fest<\/p>\n

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

Osun: Freezing State Accounts Abuse Of Power, Adelekes Campaign Council Tells EFCC<\/p>\n

FG Targets $50bn Investments From 22 Offshore Projects<\/p>\n

Reps, Police, NSCDC, FCT, Others Back Reforms For Safe Transportation In Abuja<\/p>\n

Group Demands Justice For 5-Year-Old Allegedly Defiled In Osun<\/p>\n

Makinde, Obi Flay Nigerias Leadership Crisis As Methodist Demands Pragmatic Reforms<\/p>\n

Dangote Slashes Petrol Price To N1,165\/L, Diesel To N1,570\/L<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>NDC inaugurates reconciliation committee to heal post-primary rift<\/p>\n

FG to establish 6 regional autism centres in 2027<\/p>\n

UK to slash Nigerias development bid by 50% in 3 years<\/p>\n

Celtic manager ONeill undergoes minor operation<\/p>\n

Salah given heros welcome before Trabzonspor move<\/p>\n

Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues<\/p>\n

Nigeras Flying Eagles beat host Cte dIvoire to reach 2026 WAFU B U20 final<\/p>\n

Adeleke kicks as EFCC freezes Osun accounts<\/p>\n

Salah completes Trabzonspor medical ahead of official unveiling<\/p>\n

Anti-corruption award: How we overcame N12bn deficit to contribute N3bn to federation account FHA MD<\/p>\n

Education minister unveils major reforms to transform autism care, build Nigerias specialist workforce<\/p>\n

Beyond inclusion: How Kano tech hub is redefining AI education<\/p>\n

FG flags-off 13.92MWp interconnected mini-grid projects in Yobe<\/p>\n

15,000 personnel deployed for 2026 Osun governorship poll Police Commissioner<\/p>\n

Breaking: 176 abducted Kwara residents rescued after months in captivity<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery cuts petrol, diesel ex-depot prices<\/p>\n

Attack on journalists: NUJ demands prosecution of suspected political thugs<\/p>\n

Insecurity: With government renewed efforts peace will return fully to Kwara south Danladi<\/p>\n

FIFA stages emergency meeting amidst calls for Infantinos resignation<\/p>\n

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