{"id":33737,"date":"2026-08-17T02:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T02:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33737"},"modified":"2026-08-17T02:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T02:38:17","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-17-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33737","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 17 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers<\/p>\n

Strikes kill 19 in Russia, Ukraine<\/p>\n

Osun poll: ADC candidate congratulates Adeleke, says democracy has prevailed<\/p>\n

Man arrested for setting wife on fire in Kogi<\/p>\n

Tinubu bets on PH, Warri refineries despite Obasanjo\u2019s doubts<\/p>\n

Osun poll: Your strides paid off, NGF hails Adelekes re-election<\/p>\n

Tambuwal congratulates Adeleke on re-election, says democracy has won<\/p>\n

Kebbi gov replaces deputy, picks new running mate for 2027<\/p>\n

Four workers, 14-year-old student killed in Kano building collapse<\/p>\n

Regular exercise keeps elderly fit, Obasanjo says<\/p>\n

This is probably my last year of football, Ronaldo hints retirement<\/p>\n

Saraki unveils 500-seater ICT centre built by Bauchi PDP gov candidate<\/p>\n

El-Rufai files fresh N10bn suit against ICPC over family access<\/p>\n

Osun polls outcome shows Tinubu will lose to Makinde in 2027 APM<\/p>\n

Wike signs 26,272 C-of-Os in three years, surpassing 13-year record<\/p>\n

Osun poll: Yiaga urges BVAS audit, praises voters vigilance<\/p>\n

Stop blaming past govts for refineries woes, Atiku tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Terrorists attack Benue communities, kill, injure residents<\/p>\n

Shekarau, Ganduje, Yusuf politically finished in Kano Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Adelekes victory shows voters ready to defend their mandate Kano NDC gov candidate<\/p>\n

NSDC mobilises $1bn investment pipeline for sugar self-sufficiency<\/p>\n

FG reaffirms commitment to security, diaspora engagement<\/p>\n

We crave Western education, Borno girls who married as teenagers seek govt support<\/p>\n

#OsunDecides2026: AAC candidate vows to return stronger after defeat<\/p>\n

Osun poll: Group urges opposition to adopt Adelekes victory template for 2027<\/p>\n

#OsunDecides2026:Keyamo congratulates Adeleke, says agreement is agreement<\/p>\n

INEC closes Osun election situation room, prepares for 2027<\/p>\n

Adebutu, Ogun PDP chieftain hail Adeleke on Osun governorship victory<\/p>\n

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

Dasuki Condemns Attack on Kebbe Town, Calls for More Proactive Security Measures<\/p>\n

UBEC Reopens Doors for Dropout Girls, Young Mothers with Rehabilitated School in Lagos<\/p>\n

NUPRC Plans Oil Swap Framework to Raise Supply, Cut Logistics Costs<\/p>\n

WHO: Nigeria Among Nations Hit by 10,400 Healthcare Attacks in 8 Years<\/p>\n

Gov Fubara Inaugurates 10 Projects Across Rivers Monday<\/p>\n

Were Studying Osun Election Results, says APC<\/p>\n

FG: Diaspora, Strategic Partnerships Critical to Nigerias Security, Prosperity<\/p>\n

Gov Adeleke Seeks Post-Election Peace, Promises Devt, Good Governance<\/p>\n

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

FG moves to digitise Civil Service, sets one-week deadline for implementation roadmap<\/p>\n

NDLEA nabs marble trader with cocaine at Lagos Airport, recovers drugs worth billions in multi-state sweep<\/p>\n

As Senate grills oil firms over NEITI audit concerns, HEDA demands transparency<\/p>\n

DICON-D7G: Nigerias armoured, anti-drone production to increase self-sufficiency<\/p>\n

Atiku to Tinubu: Take responsibility for refinery failures<\/p>\n

Inter Miami lose 4-1 to Nashville as Messi misses penalty<\/p>\n

Defence headquarters confirms cybersecurity breach attempt on official X handle<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>Anambra police to monitor checkpoints, patrols from control room<\/p>\n

Davidos father is my adviser Ademola Adeleke<\/p>\n

Violence erupts in western Kenya ahead of opposition rally<\/p>\n

10 feared killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities<\/p>\n

2027: Accord, AAC, SDP presidential candidates join forces against Tinubu<\/p>\n

Manufacturers groan as rising credit, production costs threaten recovery
\nResidents count losses as flood sweeps through parts of Abuja<\/p>\n

Rainbow Coalition: No member will be victimised, says reconciliation committee<\/p>\n

Five die, 10 rescued in two Kano building collapses<\/p>\n

Benin-Onitsha Road concessioned, not neglected, says Umahi<\/p>\n

Adelekes camp to Keyamo: There is no agreement with Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: Kebbi Gov picks Augie as running mate<\/p>\n

Navy disrupts three illegal refineries, recovers 85,000 litres in Rivers<\/p>\n

Zero-Tariff Policy: FG urges Nigerians to boost production, exports<\/p>\n

FCT police order clampdown on one-way drivers, traffic robbers<\/p>\n

2007: Im not bothered about spare tyre tag for vice-presidents Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Congo Ebola outbreak explodes to 4,665 cases, 2,184 deaths<\/p>\n

Wike signs 26,272 Cs of O in 3yrs FCTA<\/p>\n

Ronaldo says 2026 will probably be his final year in football<\/p>\n

Osun election: Peoples will defeated political machinery Sen. Natasha<\/p>\n

2027: Appointments will be based on competence under NDC govt Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

2027: Governors bent on rigging will be disappointed Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

El-Rufai sues ICPC for allegedly denying family access to him<\/p>\n

Shekarau, Ganduje, Yusuf politically finished in Kano, says Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

FGs ranches: Alia seeks caution as Benue PDP demands clarity<\/p>\n

NGF congratulates Gov Adeleke on re-election<\/p>\n

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers<\/p>\n

ASUU rejects ABSU lecturers suspension, vows to sustain strike<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets local production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems<\/p>\n

Plateau police arrest officer over shooting of trader<\/p>\n

Catholic priest allegedly attacked after Mass in Enugu<\/p>\n

Otti approves N1m each for 31 Abia returnees from SAfrica<\/p>\n

Nothing kills women faster than low self-esteem! Sarah Martins<\/p>\n

Nigerians use materialism to defend intellectual bankruptcy Seyi Awolowo<\/p>\n

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

Benue Lawmaker Counters Police, Says Herders Killed Over 10 In Ukum Attacks<\/p>\n

Ronaldo Hints At Retirement, Says \u2018This Is Probably My Last Year\u2019<\/p>\n

Cameroon Make History, Crush Malawi 3-0 To Win Maiden WAFCON Title<\/p>\n

Ikpeba Warns Against NFF Normalisation Committee, Urges Caution<\/p>\n

Man Arrested For Allegedly Setting Wife Ablaze In Kogi<\/p>\n

2027: I\u2019m Not Worried About Being \u2018Spare Tyre\u2019 Under Obi \u2014 Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

5 Dead As 2 Buildings Collapse In Kano<\/p>\n

Rivers: Rainbow Coalition\u2019s Reconciliation Committee Meets Fubara, Agrees On Modalities For Peace<\/p>\n

FCT: Wike Signs 26,272 C-Of-Os Under Tinubu, Surpassing 13-Year Total<\/p>\n

Osun Election 2026: We Are Studying The Results \u2014 APC<\/p>\n

Davido Announces \u2018Tell Everybody\u2019 Video With Leon Thomas<\/p>\n

Osun: Donald Duke Congratulates Adeleke, Voters, INEC<\/p>\n

Adeleke\u2019s Victory Signals Trouble For APC In 2027 \u2013 ADC Support Group<\/p>\n

FRSC Arrests Driver After 15 Passengers Found Hidden Under Truck Cover<\/p>\n

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

Iran Offers $30,000 For Capturing, killing of US Soldiers<\/p>\n

Many feared killed in fresh attacks on Benue communities<\/p>\n

Prayers Will Crush Boko Haram Catholic Bishop<\/p>\n

Were studying Osun election results APC<\/p>\n

Arsenal beat Manchester City to win Community Shield<\/p>\n

Motorists Stranded, Roads Flooded as Rain wreaks havoc in Abuja<\/p>\n

Fintiri reaffirms commitment to womens inclusion<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso: Govs plotting to rig in 2027 will be disappointed<\/p>\n

Atiku: Osun poll a forerunner of what to expect in 2027<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Osun people have shown their confidence in Adeleke<\/p>\n

Unforgivable failure, Atiku hits Tinubu over trillions spent on ailing refineries<\/p>\n

Adeleke: Tinubu has congratulated me, but Im yet to receive Oyebamijis call<\/p>\n

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

APC Must Listen To Osuns Message Before 2027, Says Natl Youth Leader<\/p>\n

Osun Poll: Amupitan Declares Election Situation Room Closed<\/p>\n

Heavy Downpour Wreck Hacoc In Benue, Submerge Several Houses<\/p>\n

Private Sector Partners Eno To Make A Ibom Nigerias Preferred Tourism Destination History<\/p>\n

Kano Govt Committed N996.29bn On 1,557 Projects In 3 Years, Commissioner<\/p>\n

CBNs Hakama Sidi-Ali emerges Nigerias 2026 Spokesperson Of The Year<\/p>\n

Oyo Fire Service Recovers Two Bodies From Petroleum Tanker Accident In Ibadan<\/p>\n

Navy Destroys Three Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers 85,000 Litres Of Stolen Products<\/p>\n

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

2027: Jonathans quiet return, the big plot, power play<\/p>\n

Delta governor Oborevwori hails renewed push for sustainable peace in Warri<\/p>\n

Ex- governor Dickson speaks as defunct AD leaders meet in Abuja<\/p>\n

Biafra: Kanus lawyer demands Anambra womans release<\/p>\n

Nigeria football needs reform, not excuses<\/p>\n

Kano security gains driven by community participation Commissioner<\/p>\n

Nigeria finishes 4th as India wins 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships<\/p>\n

ICRC and the new PPP push: Turning Nigerias infrastructure ambition into projects<\/p>\n

Nigeria has stepped up local production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems DICON-D7G<\/p>\n

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