{"id":33772,"date":"2026-08-22T05:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33772"},"modified":"2026-08-22T05:26:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T05:26:01","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-22-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33772","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 22 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Ronaldo hits 977 career goals as Al Nassr thrash Al Riyadh 4-0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>NSIB raises fresh safety concerns over Enugu Air Benin runway overrun<\/p>\n

2027: Ex-LP aspirant emerges YPP presidential candidate<\/p>\n

We did not ban Davido from entering Edo Information commissioner<\/p>\n

Usain Bolt registers to play for Manchester veterans football team<\/p>\n

Govs, ministers, monarchs, others grace Olu of Warris fifth coronation anniversary<\/p>\n

Things to know about Nigerian girl who won N120m at Saudi Arabia Quranic competition<\/p>\n

Insecurity, political violence biggest threats to Nigerias 2027 elections IRI<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu orders arrest, suspends three perm secs as ICPC uncovers new fake agency<\/p>\n

Immigration arrests 55 illegal migrants in Osun<\/p>\n

EPL: Im hungry for more, Ezri Konsa targets trophies after Arsenal move<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs $23bn to fix power sector REA boss<\/p>\n

Adeleke wont join APC, will work with FG Campaign spokesman<\/p>\n

Adeleke belongs to us, while Tinubu owns us all Wike<\/p>\n

2027: Wike predicts bigger rainbow coalition for Tinubu<\/p>\n

INEC adopts Osun election as benchmark for 2027 Amupitan<\/p>\n

Civil service commission warns Nigerians against recruitment scams, fake links<\/p>\n

Why aviation must strengthen flight recorder preservation<\/p>\n

UK zoo saves cancer-stricken python with pioneering treatment<\/p>\n

Ooni, other South-West monarchs to meet Igboho over regional security<\/p>\n

Bring back our children, families of abducted Borno pupils beg Tinubu<\/p>\n

From US Navy to beauty queen: Seven things about Nigerian-American Miss Grand USA Victoria Oluwakotanmi<\/p>\n

Atiku fires back at Tinubu over ignorant fuel subsidy comment<\/p>\n

Police rescue 75 kidnapped travellers in Kaduna<\/p>\n

FBI asks US court to keep records on Tinubu drug trafficking probe secret<\/p>\n

Afenifere raises the alarm over attacks on farmers in South-West<\/p>\n

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

8 Killed As Plane Crashes Near US Military Radar Site In Alaska<\/p>\n

My Duty Is To Cause Opposition Party Members To Have High Blood Pressure \u2014 Wike<\/p>\n

Act On State Police Now, Northern Senators Tell Federal Govt, Govs<\/p>\n

Rescue Borno School Children Now<\/p>\n

Federal Govt Offers Support, Orders Safety Enforcement Over Sokoto Boat Mishap<\/p>\n

Works Controller Decries Theft Of Manhole Covers On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway<\/p>\n

ICPC Uncovers Another Fake Agency Operating In SGF Office<\/p>\n

Adeleke Has No Plan To Join APC, Says Campaign Council<\/p>\n

ICPC Uncovers Another Fake Agency Operating In SGF Office<\/p>\n

78-Year-Old Freight Agent Faces Trial Over Alleged 20.4kg Cocaine Export<\/p>\n

Federal Government Signs $1.3bn Delta Steel Plant Deal, Eyes 20,000 Jobs<\/p>\n

FIFA Fines Argentina $321,000, Hands Paredes 10-Match Ban Over World Cup Final Breaches<\/p>\n

\u200eAmotekun Loses 2 Officers In Ondo Ambush<\/p>\n

Ex-US Guard Sergeant Jailed 78 Months For Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material<\/p>\n

Nasarawa Only North Central State Exempted From UK Travel Advisory \u2014 Govt<\/p>\n

100 Days In Captivity: Borno Elders Beg Tinubu, Zulum To Rescue 116 Abductees<\/p>\n

NFF Crisis: Group Demands Probe Of \u20a617bn, Total Restructuring<\/p>\n

FG, Borno Working To Rescue 44 Abducted Mussa School Children \u2013 Zulum<\/p>\n

Nigeria Moves To Take Control Of Data, AI Infrastructure With Sovereign Cloud<\/p>\n

\u200e\u200e\u201cYou Have Been Through Hell And Back\u201d \u2013 Tubaba Stirs Reactions As He Uses His Song For Annie Macaulay To Tease New Album<\/p>\n

FBI Asks US Court To Keep Tinubu\u2019s Drug Probe Records Secret, Seeks Sealed Filing<\/p>\n

Rising Rents: Lagos Deputy Gov Advises Young Workers To Live With Parents, Share Accommodation<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll Soon Resume Work On Bida-Lambata Road, Says Umahi<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Diri, Fubara, Others To Attend Walson-Jack\u2019s Book Presentation<\/p>\n

Isaac Fayose Laments Abandonment By Politicians He Supported<\/p>\n

Ndume Lauds Military Operations In Borno, Appeals For Rescue Of Schoolchildren<\/p>\n

FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday As Nigeria Marks Eid- ul Mawlid<\/p>\n

FG Targets 10m Women In New Push For Skills, Financial Inclusion<\/p>\n

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

FG Declares Tuesday Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid, Charges Nigerians on Peace, Unity<\/p>\n

IGP to Politicians: We Will Not Tolerate Mobilisation of Young Nigerians for Political Violence, Intimidation of Voters<\/p>\n

Obi Challenges Presidential Rivals to Face Nigerians, Defend Records<\/p>\n

NECO Registrar Elected Vice-President of AEAA, As Nigeria Wins 2027 Hosting Rights<\/p>\n

Senator Mustapha Dumps APC, Set to Join Kwara PDP<\/p>\n

2027: Our Mandate to Deliver Free, Fair Elections Remains Clear, Non-negotiable, Says INEC<\/p>\n

APM Faults FGs Subsidy Saving Report, Claims Its N27trn Not N15.8trn<\/p>\n

Atiku Fires Back at Tinubu, Says You Removed subsidy, Retained Racketeering And Handed Nigerians The Bill<\/p>\n

2027: Obi Pledges to Run Campaign Devoid of Ethnicity, Religion<\/p>\n

Steel Development Ministry Signs Agreement To Revive Delta Steel Company<\/p>\n

N27.5tr Budget: Nigeria Tracks Spending, Not Results, Says Athena Centre<\/p>\n

NDLEA Uncovers Fentanyl Production Threat in Ogun Forest as Agency Seeks More Help<\/p>\n

FG Grant: SMDF EMERGE Team to Field Applicants Questions in Live Sessions<\/p>\n

Atiku: I Leaked the Information About Injection Meant to Kill Obasanjo in Prison<\/p>\n

Gbajabiamila: Seven-Week Timeline on Track, As National Policing Bill Drafting Sprint Begins<\/p>\n

NMDPRA, PENGASSAN Harp on Regulatory Efficiency, Training to Grow Petroleum Industry<\/p>\n

US, Nigeria Deepen Music Industry Ties with Intellectual Property Workshop<\/p>\n

Ogoni Oil Resumption: Rivers LGs Seek Clarity, Caution Against Derailment<\/p>\n

NELFUND Commends Tinubu as FG Directs EFCC Recovered Funds, Unclaimed Dividends to Student Loans<\/p>\n

Despite FX Stability, Jet Fuel Supply, Domestic Airlines Face Shrinking Market<\/p>\n

Nigerias Oil, Gas Growth Depends on Turning Reforms into Bankable Projects<\/p>\n

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

No mineral worth a human life, says Alake after CAR mine deaths<\/p>\n

Osun poll: Defeated Oyebamiji raises alarm over fresh attacks, urges Adeleke to call supporters to order<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders arrest over another fake agency in SGF office, suspends three permanent secretaries<\/p>\n

South-West traditional rulers to meet Igboho over insecurity<\/p>\n

FCSC raises alarm over fake recruitment links, warns Nigerians against job scams<\/p>\n

FG approves $750m to deploy 1,350 mini-grids<\/p>\n

FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid<\/p>\n

Nigerian power system operates under difficult conditions, says NISO MD<\/p>\n

Tinubu inherited $6bn petroleum import debt, FG says<\/p>\n

I earn 503,000 monthly salary, less than permanent secretaries Governor Oborevwori<\/p>\n

Protesters storm INEC headquarters over Osun governorship poll<\/p>\n

Opposition parties in limbo as 2027 campaigns kick off<\/p>\n

Adeleke thanks Tinubu for allowing free, fair election in Osun, presents certificate of return<\/p>\n

You are desperate for power Presidency knocks Atiku over plan to restore petrol subsidy<\/p>\n

APC chairman apologises to aggrieved members over primary election wrongdoings<\/p>\n

Tinubu to Adeleke: You won election, not war use victory to unite Osun<\/p>\n

Odegbami vows court action to halt NFFs September election<\/p>\n

Arsenal begin title defence as premier league kicks off Live on DStv\/GOtv<\/p>\n

FG raises N7.2trn via bonds to address funding shortfall<\/p>\n

Nigeria risks losing oil, gas investment over project delays NMDPRA<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Group begins mobilisation for 2027 re-election Government<\/p>\n

Nigerians affected as US tightens student visa rules, enrolment drops<\/p>\n

The meat we eat and the years we lose: How Nigeria\u2019s abattoirs quietly erode our life expectancy<\/p>\n

ICPC uncovers another fake agency in SGF office, as Tinubu suspends 3 Permanent Secretaries<\/p>\n

Im thankful I left US, Man reveals how mother forced him to move to Nigeria<\/p>\n

Osun poll wont decide Accord Party leadership, Imumolen insists<\/p>\n

Why we cant conduct voter revalidation now INEC<\/p>\n

Third Mainland Bridge: National pride drove us to build it IBB<\/p>\n

Six-year-old dies after teacher allegedly slaps him over homework<\/p>\n

INEC adopts Osun election as model for 2027 polls<\/p>\n

INEC,ADC mum as reps candidate maintains valid primaries stand<\/p>\n

2027 polls: INEC fixes November for mock accreditation<\/p>\n

Oborevwori hails peaceful virtues of Olu of Warri<\/p>\n

2027: Adeleke belongs to us; my job is to give opposition hypertension Wike<\/p>\n

FIFA, UEFA ban 6 countries from facing each other<\/p>\n

Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength<\/p>\n

Turkey issues genocide warrant for Israel PM Netanyahu<\/p>\n

Meet Victoria Oluwakotanmi, former US navy officer crowned Miss Grand USA<\/p>\n

Full Speech: Peter Obi commences 2027 campaign<\/p>\n

UK court orders Prince Harry, others to pay Daily Mail 9.5m Newspapers<\/p>\n

Alleged drug trafficking: FBI explains why Tinubus record cant bereleased<\/p>\n

2027: ADCs Adio decries rent crisis, promises improve living condition for Lagos residents<\/p>\n

PENGASSAN to FG: Turn oil wealth into jobs, prosperity<\/p>\n

9 popular countries Nigerians travel to where you cannot cover your face in public<\/p>\n

Swest monarchs, Sunday Igboho meet to deepen regional security<\/p>\n

Dangote Transport deploys real-time driver monitoring to boost road safety<\/p>\n

FG set to conclude paramilitary recruitment in 4 weeks<\/p>\n

5 things Nigerians, other foreigners cannot do in Canada<\/p>\n

Portugal bans face coverings in public places<\/p>\n

Adelekes visit to Tinubu routine courtesy call, no plan to join APC Campaign Council<\/p>\n

100 days in captivity: Borno families demand rescue of abducted children<\/p>\n

2027: Adeleke belongs to us; Ill give Atikus opposition high BP Wike<\/p>\n

NFF handed a 24-hour ultimatum to resign<\/p>\n

N12bn FG Intervention Fund: EFCC, ICPC investigate NFF over players bonuses, allowances<\/p>\n

Ondo South NASS: No rift with Aiyedatiwa, Kekemeke debunks rumour<\/p>\n

Fathers plea: EFCC withdraws charges against two Nigerians<\/p>\n

Afenifere warns SWest faces food crisis as kidnappers target farmers<\/p>\n

MOWAA: Oshiomhole committee recommends return of museum to Benin Palace<\/p>\n

Meet Nigerias George Azih celebrated by US for fintech innovation<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu orders arrest as fake agency is detected in SGFs office<\/p>\n

Time for State Police is now, Northern Senators tell FG, govs<\/p>\n

Police rescue 75 abducted travellers in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Protest rocks Ogun communities over alleged land grabbing<\/p>\n

You are real definition of economic ignorance, Atiku replies Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: Obi flags off campaign, charges Nigerians to ask tough questions<\/p>\n

APC Senator who lost return ticket to Kwara gov gets PDP nomination<\/p>\n

Alleged Drug trafficking: Why We cant release Tinubus record FBI<\/p>\n

JUST IN: FG declares public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid<\/p>\n

Mutfwang: I never promised Lalongs group 60-40 appointment ratio<\/p>\n

President Paul Biya back in Cameroon after 73 days away<\/p>\n

APM dismisses FGs N15.8tr subsidy savings claim<\/p>\n

FG invests N1bn to revamp TVET, introduces 27 new occupational standards<\/p>\n

Bandits kill JTF member, abduct mother, son in Kaduna<\/p>\n

2 killed over N10m levy in Sokoto community<\/p>\n

Edo seeks mandatory drug tests for motorists, workers<\/p>\n

Zulum seeks UN, donor investment for Borno recovery<\/p>\n

Shettima inaugurates road in Rivers<\/p>\n

Central Africa shuts gold mine after deadly collapse<\/p>\n

Chinese national in police custody over assault on employee<\/p>\n

One month after, Oil block winners begin payment of signature bonuses<\/p>\n

Stop waiting for govt, build your future, minister tells youths<\/p>\n

FG rolls out 90,000km fibre in October<\/p>\n

Apapa Customs sets new single-day revenue record of N28.1bn<\/p>\n

Stakeholders want deliberate action on Nigerian football development<\/p>\n

Shettima seeks bigger share of $100bn global Halal market<\/p>\n

Pipeline losses drop as oil output maintains rise<\/p>\n

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

ADC Backs Atiku Pledges To Restore Subsidy<\/p>\n

Northern Senators Demand State Police, Condemn Adamawa, Sokoto Attacks<\/p>\n

NSIB Releases Preliminary Report On Enugu Air Runway Overrun In Benin<\/p>\n

Police Rescue 13 Remaining Passengers Kidnapped In Benue<\/p>\n

Zamfara: Nigerian Army, NSCDC, Revitalise Synergy To End Insecurity Nigeriantravel guide<\/p>\n

Afenifere Faults Tinubus Stance On Fuel Subsidy<\/p>\n

2027 Polls: INEC To Conduct Mock Accreditation In November<\/p>\n

Gov. Idris And The Teachers Touch: Should All Governors Be Teachers<\/p>\n

NACA, WHO Raise Alarm Over 45,000 New HIV Infections<\/p>\n

Bayelsa Govt Approves CATA, Urges ASUU To Call Off Strike<\/p>\n

Married Father Of Two Arrested For Impersonating Catholic Priest<\/p>\n

PENGASSAN Demands NASS Review Of Tinubus Oil Executive Orders<\/p>\n

NECO Registrar Elected AEAA Vice-President<\/p>\n

Adeleke Defection To Accord Caused More Harm Than Good Factional Chairman<\/p>\n

2027: Adeleke Now Member Of Rainbow Coalition For Tinubu Wike Politics<\/p>\n

Borno Attacks: Elders, Rep Demand Urgent Rescue Of Victims<\/p>\n

Domestic Capital Drives NGX Rally As Foreign Investors Await Re-Entry<\/p>\n

2027: NDC Directs Candidates To Engage Constituents, Roll Out Campaigns<\/p>\n

FG Assures Completion Of Bida-Lambata Road<\/p>\n

AIbom: 3,000 Women Benefit From FG LPG Programme<\/p>\n

Gov Oyebanji Proceeds On Two-Week Annual Leave<\/p>\n

FG Unveils $1bn Renewed Hope Social Protection Programme<\/p>\n

5th Coronation Anniversary:Oborevwori Celebrates Olu Of Warri<\/p>\n

PAP Scholarship: Beneficiaries Allowances Not Part Of Tuition Package Ibena<\/p>\n

Sowore Attacks Adeleke Over Visit To Tinubu Politics<\/p>\n

Davido Teases Wike, Says I Beat You Guys During Adelekes Visit<\/p>\n

Sokoto: Work Begins On 16.8bn Road Linking Fodio Varsity Gate To Binji<\/p>\n

EFCC Arraigns Three In Ibadan Over Alleged N30m Canadian Visa Fraud<\/p>\n

Akume: Tinubus Non-Interference In Elections Demonstrate Commitment To Strengthening Democracy<\/p>\n

Extended Window For Submission Of Memo, Position Papers On Policing Bill Closes Friday -Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n

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