{"id":33731,"date":"2026-08-16T02:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T02:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33731"},"modified":"2026-08-16T02:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T02:25:20","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-16-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33731","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 16 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Iran kicks As Trump Says Hormuz Will Become US Territory After War<\/p>\n

ASUU: There is no free, fair election in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Davido faults delay in uploading results to IReV<\/p>\n

Zamfara APC Chieftain Quits Party, Says Tinubu Has Failed To End Killings<\/p>\n

Adeleke Campaign raises alarm over directive from Senator who issued death threat<\/p>\n

Senator who issued death threat asks supporters to monitor votes in Osun<\/p>\n

Melaye: I raised funds for my education through Goat Breeding<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Push Digital Innovation to Transform Nigerias Agriculture<\/p>\n

Making the Case for National Peace Officers Memorial Day<\/p>\n

Edo CP Orders Probe into Alleged N1m Extortion by Officers<\/p>\n

Troops Kill 2 Terrorists, Intercept 180 Explosives in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Davido: Soldiers trying to stop me from entering Osun<\/p>\n

Customs intercepts 6,035 parcels of cannabis in Ogun<\/p>\n

Ghana police arrest Nigerian, kill 2 in alleged foiled bank robbery<\/p>\n

SEC directs freezing of assets linked to 9 terrorism financiers<\/p>\n

Benue socio-cultural groups reject FGs proposed ranching scheme<\/p>\n

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

#OsunDecides2026: Protect votes during collation, Adeleke urges Tinubu<\/p>\n

Air Peace alleges $42m loss to poor aircraft handling<\/p>\n

Army intercepts courier with 180 explosives in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Fake agency: Disagreements stall Reps panel report<\/p>\n

Police recover grenade from Borno drainage<\/p>\n

#OsunDecides2026: Resident alleges error in votes record<\/p>\n

RMAFC concludes revenue formula, judicial pay review<\/p>\n

#OsunDecides2026: Shame APC, we are winning Osun no be Edo Davido<\/p>\n

Police intercept illegal arms, arrest suspected robbers, cattle thieves in Kano<\/p>\n

#OsunDecides2026: Jubilation as Adeleke wins polling unit with 421 votes<\/p>\n

75 Nasarawa residents receive N18.7m business grants<\/p>\n

Police nab 27-year-old over fatal hotel stabbing in Adamawa<\/p>\n

Prayers will crush Boko Haram, Borno Catholic bishop says<\/p>\n

Adeleke claims arrest of Osun PDP chairman, demands immediate release<\/p>\n

We have a wedding to plan, actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde celebrates daughters engagement<\/p>\n

#OsunDecides2026: Ex-minister decries slow BVAS performance<\/p>\n

#OsunDecides2026: They fled with money in polythene bags, voters claim inducement<\/p>\n

Benue PDP chieftain rejects proposed FG-funded ranches for herders<\/p>\n

Army repels ISWAP attack on Borno base, recovers weapons<\/p>\n

No child should be denied quality education, says UBEC<\/p>\n

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

Troops Thwart Another ISWAP Attempt to Overrun Military Base in Biu, Inflicting Casualties on Extremist Fighters<\/p>\n

EU Observer Hub Reports 38 Security Incidents, 323 Electoral Offences<\/p>\n

NGX Trading Volume Surges 127% As Investors Exchange N176.06bn in One Week<\/p>\n

Monarch Compels Politicians to Swear An Oath to Maintain the Peace In Saturdays Guber Poll<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: APC Spokesperson, Olabisi, Commissioner Lament Inadequate BVASs<\/p>\n

6% Ticket Charge Cut Will Affect NSIB Operations, Says NSIB DG<\/p>\n

Ex-NUPENG Chief Kicks as NLC Moves against New Labour Group<\/p>\n

IBB: No Successful Coup in Nigeria Without Civilian Backing Nigeriannews portal<\/p>\n

ICPC Boss: Anti-Corruption Reforms Key to Economic Stability<\/p>\n

SEC Orders Capital Market Operators to Freeze Assets Traced to 9 Terrorism Financiers<\/p>\n

At Washington Talks, Nigeria Reinforces Defence, Security Partnership with United States Government<\/p>\n

Court Restrains Imo Govt, Police, Others from Blocking Ugochinyeres Rallies, Meetings<\/p>\n

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

RMAFC completes upward salary review for Tinubu, others<\/p>\n

Osun election: Adeleke campaign council member, Sunday Bisi, arrested in Ilesa<\/p>\n

Troops rescue nine abductees, foil terror attacks in Niger<\/p>\n

Transfer: Osimhens Arsenal move hinges on one condition Ali elikler<\/p>\n

Sokoto: Four soldiers feared dead after bandits attack community<\/p>\n

Osun election: Police vow neutrality, say peace is only candidate<\/p>\n

NFF probes Super Falcons World Cup failure, names five-member committee<\/p>\n

Jubilation in Bayelsa PDP as SWC approves new salary for party executives<\/p>\n

Osun guber: Arees palace attacked by suspected thugs<\/p>\n

99% diagnostic import dependence puts Nigerias health system at risk AMLSN<\/p>\n

NUPRC plans crude, gas swap to boost domestic supply<\/p>\n

Coup: Sylvas aide warns against media trial<\/p>\n

Fubara set to inaugurate 10 projects across Rivers<\/p>\n

2027: Benue lawmaker sues APC, INEC over alleged ticket substitution<\/p>\n

FG tasks wages board with balancing workers pay, productivity<\/p>\n

Enugu busts criminal syndicates, as police nab 14 kidnap suspects<\/p>\n

How regular exercise, nutrition can prevent cold, by doctors<\/p>\n

Gas tycoon Julius Rone breaks fresh ground<\/p>\n

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

UK PM calls for reflection after death of ex-Cambridge professor<\/p>\n

Dickson hosts old AD leaders, associates at Abuja reunion<\/p>\n

How to apply: FG opens access to 250,000 free business name registrations<\/p>\n

Osun election: Adeleke maintains lead as 331 of 332 wards reported<\/p>\n

ADC candidate sues party, INEC over alleged forged withdrawal<\/p>\n

Osun election: INEC uploads 52% of results on IReV<\/p>\n

UK reveals how much money you must declare when entering Britain<\/p>\n

Nigerias political culture is dying, time to reclaim lost ideals Dickson<\/p>\n

Indonesia earthquake death toll hits 47, rescuers search for survivors<\/p>\n

Panic as fire razes hotel in Lagos, no casualty recorded<\/p>\n

2026 Ballon dOr rankings after PSG won UEFA Super Cup<\/p>\n

Galatasaray makes decision on Osimhen transfer amid Arsenal link<\/p>\n

Osun Poll: Davido alleges arrest of PDP chairman Sunday Bisi<\/p>\n

Operation Clean Sweep: Troops repel attack on construction workers, rescue abductees<\/p>\n

Igbo leaders in Ondo back Tinubus re-election, hail reforms<\/p>\n

How to apply: UK opens 2026 Commonwealth Fellowships for Nigerians<\/p>\n

Osimhen makes demands after Galatasaray win against orum<\/p>\n

Iran calls for release of pilots captured in Qatar during Middle East war<\/p>\n

ISWAP terrorists killed in failed attack on troops in Borno<\/p>\n

Military airstrikes, ground offensive kill over 160 terrorists in North-West<\/p>\n

Air Peace, Unionisation and the Limits of Industrial Action<\/p>\n

Iran attacked state oil company vessel in Hormuz strait, says UAE<\/p>\n

Oyo Police bust alleged human parts syndicate, recover heart, skull, others<\/p>\n

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

Six Dead, Including Gunman, In Michigan Shooting Spree<\/p>\n

Violence, Irregularities,Vote Trading Mar Osun Guber Poll \u2014 EU Observer Hub
\nOsun Election 2026: Police Confirm Arrest Of Accord Lawmaker, 146 Mercenaries In Ikire<\/p>\n

Adeleke Campaign Council Raises Alarm Over Plans To Declare Election Inconclusive<\/p>\n

SMEDAN Unveils \u20a6250,000 Weekly Seed Funding For Young Startup Entrepreneurs<\/p>\n

Osun Election 2026: Adeleke Takes Early Lead, Polls 177,572 Votes As 303 Wards Report Results<\/p>\n

Ranching Proposal: Alia Vows To Put Benue\u2019s Interest First<\/p>\n

Osun Election: APC Deputy Gov Candidate Commends Voters For Massive Turnout<\/p>\n

Osun Election 2026 : 1,386 Of 3,763 Results Uploaded On INEC\u2019s IReV Portal<\/p>\n

Osun Election 2026: Massive Early Turnout, Peaceful Voting Marred By Ejigbo Violence<\/p>\n

Adeleke Wins Polling Unit With 421 Votes As Supporters Celebrate<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: FG Places 2,000 Locations In 36 States, FCT On Flood Alert<\/p>\n

Voting Disrupted As INEC Ad-Hoc Staff, Voters Flee Ejigbo Polling Unit<\/p>\n

Osun Election 2026: Fadahunsi Tells Supporters To Monitor Voters\u2019 Choices<\/p>\n

\u200eOmotola Ekeinde\u2019s Daughter, Meraiah, Shares Beautiful Video From Her Engagement<\/p>\n

Floods Put People With Disabilities At Risk Of Death, Losses\u2013NOA Warns<\/p>\n

Troops Foil ISWAP Attack On Borno Military Base, Neutralise Terrorists<\/p>\n

Osun Election 2026: BVAS Fails To Capture Elderly Voters In Ijebu-Jesa<\/p>\n

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