{"id":33740,"date":"2026-08-18T05:26:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33740"},"modified":"2026-08-18T05:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T05:26:25","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-18-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33740","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 18 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trumps Approval Rating Falls to Record 33% Amid Ongoing US-Iran War<\/p>\n

BATN Foundation, Lagos Deepen 8-Year Partnership to Boost Poultry Production, Food Security<\/p>\n

NDDC Engages Niger Delta Youths in AI Training<\/p>\n

FG: BeninOnitsha Road Concession Limiting Immediate Intervention<\/p>\n

FAAC: Five States Collect N317.5bn as Allocation, Exceed 20 Others Combined<\/p>\n

NAPE Tackles Oil Sector Skills Gap with New Academy<\/p>\n

UK Cheers Adeleke, Flags BVAS, Vote Buying, Accessibility Issues in Osun Poll<\/p>\n

Inflation Moderates to 15.43% Despite Surge in Food Prices<\/p>\n

15 Ethnic Regions Proposed as PANDEF, Citizens Group Demand Restructuring<\/p>\n

EU Releases 2.3m to African Countries for Cholera Fight, Nigeria Gets 1.5m<\/p>\n

FGN\/IFAD-VCDP Distribute Farm Equipment to Farmers to Boost Food Security in Kogi, Empower 33 PWDs<\/p>\n

Keyamo Requests IATA To Review Osubi Airport Location Code<\/p>\n

FG Holds Ember to Remember National Stakeholders Conference September 14<\/p>\n

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

UN, NSCDC move against terror funding, Illegal mining<\/p>\n

Police impound five Air Peace vehicles over runway blockade<\/p>\n

Insecurity: 31 states spend N252bn on security in six months<\/p>\n

Terrorists kill 28 in Sokoto community, Army GOC visits<\/p>\n

Inflation eases to 15.43% amid food price surge<\/p>\n

Justice ministry lawyers robe allowance rises 233% to N1m<\/p>\n

Bauchi LG poll: Gov mocks boycotting opposition after APM landslide<\/p>\n

ECOWAS picks 60 startups from 6,000 for regional awards<\/p>\n

NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup miss<\/p>\n

ICAN delegation seeks stronger audit collaboration in Lagos<\/p>\n

Group opposes FG ranching pilot in Benue<\/p>\n

Northern group backs Catholic Bishops warning over hardship<\/p>\n

Band A power users subsidised others with N101bn Report<\/p>\n

Stakeholders strengthen Jigawa fight against sexual violence<\/p>\n

FG targets 6,000MW electricity by December<\/p>\n

Inside Kwaras crime web: How police cracked kidnap, cult, murder rings<\/p>\n

176,537 Nigerians get UK citizenship in 21 years<\/p>\n

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

APC NWC meets over 2027 campaign council, Osun poll<\/p>\n

Osun Poll: UK warns on vote-buying, BVAS lapses, hails Adeleke<\/p>\n

Anosike launches Abia champions league, promises sports academy if elected<\/p>\n

2027: South East will vote APC top to bottom Ekwunife<\/p>\n

Ebonyi PDP governorship candidate promises housing, pension reforms for workers<\/p>\n

Osun Poll: Accord demands immediate release of detained leaders, members<\/p>\n

WAFCON\/World Cup Failure: NFF fires Madugu, Falcons technical crew<\/p>\n

Nigeria tops Africa at 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos Nigeriantravel guide<\/p>\n

Balancing market growth, bank profits as CBN changes money supply rules<\/p>\n

Bank Groups emerge as new outlet for pension fund investments<\/p>\n

Nigerias budget under pressure as offshore oil output falls<\/p>\n

Tax Ombud crucial to building fair, accountable tax system AERE<\/p>\n

Igbinedion University, EduTech partner to expand digital learning<\/p>\n

Keyamo seeks new IATA code for Osubi Airport, proposes OSU, OSB, SUB, QSB<\/p>\n

Meta, FG launch AI Academy, offer $5,000 funding to Nigerian startups<\/p>\n

Rensource, Metro EV unveil renewable-powered electric mobility platform<\/p>\n

FG unveils digital cloud policy to attract $750m private investment in 2 years<\/p>\n

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

Osun Election: CSOs demand thorough investigation of Senator Fadahunsi<\/p>\n

Osun Poll: Oonis aide urges Tinubu to ensure free, fair 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Tinubus reforms push FAAC allocations above N2trn monthly Oyedele<\/p>\n

Senator Dickson appoints Steve Nwosu, others as aides<\/p>\n

FG unveils national cloud policy, targets $750m investment in 24 months<\/p>\n

Troops foil mass abduction attempt in Zamfara, rescue 9<\/p>\n

2027: APC says finalising nationwide campaign plan<\/p>\n

NANS suspends Ondo protest after govt approves 60% subvention increase<\/p>\n

Ive instructed Osun Attorney-General to drop suit against EFCC Adeleke<\/p>\n

How 24 firms control over 70% of Nigerias stock market<\/p>\n

Tupac Shakurs accused killer was out for revenge, jury hears<\/p>\n

Trump hints at fresh talks with North Koreas Kim Jong Un<\/p>\n

FG unveils loan for Nigerians to build or buy houses How to apply Exploring African Diaspora Media<\/p>\n

Full list of BBNaija season 11 housemates with immunity this week<\/p>\n

BBNaija Season 11: Abi emerges new HoH after tense final battle with Chimsom<\/p>\n

PETROAN demands guaranteed crude oil supply before Port Harcourt, Warri restart<\/p>\n

Army tightens security in Kebbe, vows no safe haven for Lakurawa<\/p>\n

NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew after World Cup miss<\/p>\n

Lagos gets 208MW boost as FG upgrades Ijora, Apapa substations<\/p>\n

NANS urges Tinubu to release Osun LG allocations<\/p>\n

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal<\/p>\n

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

Uzodimma, Oyedele Seek Stronger Fiscal Federalism, Economic Diversification<\/p>\n

Keyamo Seeks IATA Review Of Osubi Airport Code<\/p>\n

Tonlagha Urges More Support For Vulnerable Nigerians After UK Award<\/p>\n

Equities Market Opens Week In Red With N106bn Loss<\/p>\n

Federal Govt Adds 208MW Capacity To Lagos Grid, Unveils Upgraded Ijora, Apapa Substations<\/p>\n

Over 600 Nigerian Doctors, Lawyers, Others Practising In Canada \u2013 Envoy<\/p>\n

Council Mobilises $1bn Investment For Nigeria\u2019s Sugar Self-sufficiency Drive<\/p>\n

Man Remanded Over Alleged Theft Of 22 Pants For Rituals<\/p>\n

Rising Food Prices Persist Despite Inflation Easing To 15.43%\u201d<\/p>\n

\u200e\u201dHospitals Refusing To Treat Our Father\u201d \u2013 \u200eOgogo\u2019s Daughters Cry For Help Over Father\u2019s Ill Heath<\/p>\n

APC To Unveil Campaign Programme Soon<\/p>\n

\u200eSon Allegedly Hacks Mother To Death In Ondo Community<\/p>\n

Troops Foil Mass Abduction Attempt, Rescue 9 In Zamfara<\/p>\n

FG, ICPC Launch Joint Task Team To Curb Corruption In Health Sector<\/p>\n

Troops Foil Mass Abduction Attempt, Rescue 9 In Zamfara<\/p>\n

Iran Mulls More Offensive Approach To War With US<\/p>\n

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

Nine rescued as troops foil abduction in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Flooded Abuja mansions raise questions over green areas<\/p>\n

ASUU threatens strike as 200 lecturers leave Kaduna Varsity<\/p>\n

ECOWAS unveils 2nd regional startup Awards to drive innovation, youth employment<\/p>\n

UK commends peaceful Osun election, tasks INEC on pre-2027 reforms<\/p>\n

Keyamo seeks IATA review of Osubi Airport code<\/p>\n

FG unveils National Digital Cloud Policy to drive investments<\/p>\n

NFF sacks Madugu, Falcons coaching crew after World Cup miss<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: When the people speak, politics must listen<\/p>\n

Nigerias inflation rate drops to 15.43% Nigeriannews aggregator<\/p>\n

Obasanjo visits Adeleke after election victory, urges him to sustain good governance<\/p>\n

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

Muslim -Muslim Ticket: FGBMFI Urges Christians To Get More Involved In Politics<\/p>\n

CAN Kicks Against Proposed Pilot Ranching In Benue<\/p>\n

Keyamo Writes IATA, Seeks New Code For Osubi Airport<\/p>\n

Govs, Ministers, Lawmakers Cant Deliver Second Term For You, APC Chieftain Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

EU Allocates 2.3mTo Curb Cholera In Nigeria, Other West, Central Africa<\/p>\n

NDC National Leader, Dickson Appoints Three Aides<\/p>\n

Lawyers Demand End To Prolonged Detention Of Igbo Youths<\/p>\n

FG Spends N700m To Certify 7,000 Nigerian Artisans Nigerian travel guide<\/p>\n

CRiver CP Warns Officers Against Violation Of Human Rights<\/p>\n

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

Billionaires wife seeks $6.2bn divorce settlement after husband offers $723m<\/p>\n

Nigeria Aquatics Federation reschedules Swim to the Future competition for late President<\/p>\n

Northern Senators celebrate Babangida at 85<\/p>\n

Breaking: APM sweeps 20 chairmanship seats in Bauchi LG poll, wins 319 councillorship seats<\/p>\n

Inflation drops to 15.43% in July as rate cut expectations grow<\/p>\n

Domestic equities open week negative, shed N106bn<\/p>\n

Nigeria takes centre stage in West Africas data centre expansion<\/p>\n

CBN reopens OMO market to individuals, corporates as yields challenge equities<\/p>\n

FG launches 5-year strategy to combat organised crime networks<\/p>\n

Political competition and technological upgrades safeguard electoral integrity in Osun 2026 election AEO reports<\/p>\n

Nigerias headline inflation drops to 15.43% in July, as oil prices near $90 amidst Trumps threat<\/p>\n

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