{"id":33785,"date":"2026-08-24T04:18:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T04:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33785"},"modified":"2026-08-24T04:21:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T04:21:30","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-24-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33785","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 24 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Iran Parliament Dares Trump, Approves Strait of Hormuz Fee for Ships<\/p>\n

Iran Warns Any Country Supporting US Sanctions Considered Enemy<\/p>\n

NAF Vows to Deny Extremists, Hostile Elements Freedom to Threaten Vulnerable Communities in North-West<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s Campaign List is an Assembly of Discredited Yes Men, Says Opposition APM<\/p>\n

2027: YPP Raises Concern over Citizens Exclusion, Urges Extension of Voter Registration<\/p>\n

Onoja: We Must Cut Sources of Funding to Bandits, Terrorists to Deny Them Freedom of Action<\/p>\n

Abuja Continental Hotel Workers Reject TUCs Planned Picketing, Cite Section 12 of Unions Constitution<\/p>\n

Atiku: Tinubus Removal of Oil Subsidy is Economic Fraud Against Nigerians<\/p>\n

Presidential Campaign Council: Niger Delta Youths Laud Tinubu, Shettima over Idagbos South-South Appointment<\/p>\n

Suspected Bandits Abduct Monarch, Others in Kwara Communities<\/p>\n

Afolabi Kazeem: From Luxury High Life to NDLEA Spotlight<\/p>\n

David Adeleke: Parlaying Influence and Social Impact<\/p>\n

SEC Proposes N30m Registration Fee, N2bn Capital Requirement for Crypto Firms<\/p>\n

What Nigerian DNA Reveals About Crime, Identity and Our Shared Ancestry<\/p>\n

Tinubu Asks APC Campaign Council to Defeat Forces Seeking to Take Nigeria Backwards<\/p>\n

Wike: I Wont Risk Losing Rivers, FCT for APC Presidential Campaign DGs Job<\/p>\n

Stock Market Sheds N2.1tn as Investors React to CBNs Revised Open Market Operation Framework<\/p>\n

Discos Embark on Load Shedding as Power Grid Suffers Partial Collapse, Generation Plunges to 1,132MW<\/p>\n

US Lawmaker Fumes over Plateau Killings, Accuses Nigerian Government of Failure to Protect Citizens<\/p>\n

Obi Targets Youths in 150-day Campaign, Says Biggest Match is in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Post-election Reconciliation Deepens in Osun as Adeleke Welcomes Oyebamijis Call for Peace<\/p>\n

FG Engages Israeli, French Manufacturers to Produce Two Next-generation Communication Satellites<\/p>\n

LCCI Calls for Strengthening of Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity for Health Care Delivery<\/p>\n

2027: Oborevwori will Campaign on Performance, Not Promises, Says Delta Govt<\/p>\n

IPMAN Urges Dangote to Deliver Fuels Directly to Northern States for Uniform Prices<\/p>\n

Troops Intercept 180 Units of Superpower Explosives Bound for Terrorists in Zamfara<\/p>\n

PENGASSAN Pushes for Consolidation of Reforms in Oil, Gas Industry<\/p>\n

Ogoni Youths Demand 500 NNPC Jobs as Oil Exploration Resumption Sparks Divisions<\/p>\n

US Judge Strikes Down Trumps Visa Ban against Nigeria, 74 Other Countries Nigeriapolitical analysis<\/p>\n

2027 will Be Fight Between Nigerians and Oppressors, Says Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Terrorists Commanders, Fighters in Disarray as NAF Airstrikes Pound Enclaves in Borno Forests, Kill Over 26<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu to chair Africa minerals summit in New York<\/p>\n

Panic as petrol tanker falls, causes obstruction on Anambra road<\/p>\n

FAAC bonanza: Govs face questions as payouts hit N47tn<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Sokoto govs aide urges unity against banditry<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is dead<\/p>\n

Plateau denies scrapping tourism ministry in cabinet reshuffle<\/p>\n

YPP urges INEC to extend voter registration<\/p>\n

Police arrest two kidnappers in Ondo<\/p>\n

Osun calls for reconciliation, warns against post-election violence<\/p>\n

Soldiers kill kidnapper, arrest two in Benue<\/p>\n

Ekiti monarch honours Oyebanji, Bamidele with chieftaincy titles<\/p>\n

Woman born without fingerprints recounts JAMB, NYSC biometric struggles<\/p>\n

2027: PRP chieftain urges issue-based campaigns<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Nigeria must not become a killing field, Obi tells FG<\/p>\n

N25bn First Ladys gifts, TETFund funds pooled to revive abandoned National Library Alausa<\/p>\n

Fake presidential agency: Bureaucratic weaknesses allowed fraud to thrive Ex-perm sec<\/p>\n

Chinese humanoid beats Usain Bolts record at World Robot Games<\/p>\n

2027: Political contests shouldnt divide Nigerians, APC chairman warns<\/p>\n

Police rescue woman after weeks in kidnappers den in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Anambra security forces kill six suspected secessionists, lose operative in gun battle<\/p>\n

Calling South Africa xenophobic is unfair Envoy, Moroe<\/p>\n

101-year-old great-grandma arrested for selling drugs in sachets<\/p>\n

Fake agency boss insists office legitimate, provides more documents<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: FIFA releases 2027 Womens World Cup playoff fixtures<\/p>\n

Resist foreign scrutiny over 33-year-old allegations against Tinubu, Buratai tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

Publish political donation limits for 2027 elections, SERAP tells INEC<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu demands victory as Yari, Uzodimma lead campaign<\/p>\n

2027: Melaye vows to sue over Zacch Adedejis role in Tinubus campaign<\/p>\n

[VIDEO] Calabar mall fire: Trader narrates how blown bulb, power fluctuation preceded inferno<\/p>\n

Why Kebbi govs labour background suits Tinubus campaign role Aide<\/p>\n

Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel<\/p>\n

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

Police hierarchy under fire over Bellos First Lady ADC appointment<\/p>\n

Bandits have no party, unite against insecurity Sokoto Security Adviser tells political leaders<\/p>\n

SERAP urges INEC to publish political donation limits, party finances<\/p>\n

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight signed, awaiting date Hearn<\/p>\n

Nigerian Newspapers: Major stories on Sunday morning<\/p>\n

Tinubus reforms reducing, not inducing poverty APC chairman, Yilwatda<\/p>\n

Tinubus absence from peace accord meeting shows hes not committed to peace Adebayo<\/p>\n

Life hard under Buhari, but worse under Tinubu Oibe, Chairman, Northern Christian Elders<\/p>\n

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

Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates<\/p>\n

Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel in anti-govt protests<\/p>\n

Iran president admits country facing many problems<\/p>\n

Ondo Assembly Crisis: Speaker safe for now as APC begs 24 lawmakers to sheathe sword<\/p>\n

Terrorists abduct monarch, others in Kwara<\/p>\n

Hardship: TUC demands decent jobs, fair distribution of wealth<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinerys free fuel delivery expands to Kano, Imo, other states<\/p>\n

NGE Conference: Onaiyekan, Mbah, Osigwe, others to speak in Enugu<\/p>\n

Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is dead<\/p>\n

I was born without fingerprint Nigerian lady recalls JAMB, bank biometric issues<\/p>\n

UniCal VC defies court injunction, bars worshippers from chapel again<\/p>\n

Targeted Subsidy: 100 million Tinubus cant stop me Atiku<\/p>\n

Court discharges 4 in Royal Anchor estate electricity dispute<\/p>\n

Six armed suspects killed, security operative dies in Anambra<\/p>\n

Oil Crisis: FG not under obligation to solve all Ogoni problems MOSOP<\/p>\n

Tinubus Group to Atiku: Leave foreign interference, campaign on policies<\/p>\n

FG moves to ensure textbooks reach learners, tackles learning poverty<\/p>\n

FG offers 5m grant to young Nigerian entrepreneurs how to apply<\/p>\n

Ranching: FG wont force policy on Benue Alia<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Nigeria must not become a killing field Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Amnesty raises alarm over missing persons, police abuse in SEast, demands Justice<\/p>\n

101-year-old woman arrested for selling cannabis in Ogun<\/p>\n

DSS rescues kidnap victim, neutralize 2, recover arms ammunition in Orlu<\/p>\n

15 escape death as trailer crashes along Kano-Zaria road<\/p>\n

Contract signed, Joshua vs Fury fight still on, Eddie Hearn insists<\/p>\n

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 25 consecutive league seasons<\/p>\n

Atiku is father of subsidy removal in Nigeria Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim<\/p>\n

Oil Resumption: Group warns against threat to ongoing peace dialogue<\/p>\n

Itsekiri youths fault PAP over 2026 scholarship list<\/p>\n

Canada raises alert, warns visa applicants against 4 fraud signs<\/p>\n

Troops dismantle kidnappers roadblock, arrest two in Benue<\/p>\n

2027 Elections: SERAP urges INEC to publish political donation limits, party finances<\/p>\n

I love Osun State, I no go lie Dele Momodu<\/p>\n

Canada grants permanent residency to 182,100 immigrants in first half of 2026<\/p>\n

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

Niger Mosque Abduction: We\u2019re Yet To Ascertain Number Of Victims \u2013 State Govt<\/p>\n

Task Force Applauds Proposed Amendment To Mental Health Bill<\/p>\n

Otti Presents N85m, 850 Laptops To Graduating Students<\/p>\n

NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old Great-Grandma, Intercepts Cocaine In Fufu<\/p>\n

ICPC Recovers N2.06bn From Kaduna Constituency Project Tracking<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria Must Not Return To Fuel Subsidy \u2013 Information Minister<\/p>\n

Ex-Liberian President, Weah, Demands Independent Judiciary To Safeguard Democracy<\/p>\n

Alia Has Never Cut Monthly Allocations To 23 LGAs \u2013 Benue ALGON<\/p>\n

Soldiers Intercept 3 Canoes Meant For Terrorists Kingpin Bagewaye In Zamfara<\/p>\n

Bandits Kidnap Kwara Community\u2019s Traditional Ruler<\/p>\n

Tinubu Reappoints Dembos As NTA DG, Ali As NAN MD<\/p>\n

Duke: Nigeria\u2019s Economy Won\u2019t Benefit From Continuation Of Tinubu\u2019s Policies<\/p>\n

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

Adamawa reaffirms commitment to flood disaster preparedness<\/p>\n

Two children die as heavy rainfall destroys houses in Jigawa<\/p>\n

Edo: Police rescue victim after gun battle with kidnappers<\/p>\n

20-year-old miner found dead in Plateau<\/p>\n

7 Killed in NigerRoad Crash<\/p>\n

2027: Row Over NRS Boss Adedejis inclusion In Tinubu Campaign<\/p>\n

Troops gun down bandit, arrest 2 suspected kidnappers in Benue<\/p>\n

Benue medical lecturers begin indefinite strike over unpaid salary, promotion arrears<\/p>\n

Fake agency: Soludo nominated me Anambra SSG clarifies role<\/p>\n

Coordinator of fake agency shares appointment letter bearing OSGF letterhead<\/p>\n

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

Alia Breaks Silence, Says FG Is Not Forcing Ranching On Benue<\/p>\n

2027: Omo-Agege Seeks Media Attention With Mudslinging Against Oborevwori Aniagwu<\/p>\n

Bandits Have No Party, Unite Against Insecurity Sokoto Security Adviser<\/p>\n

Ogun 2027: Yayi Remains APCs Only Legitimate Candidate, Hunyes Action Vexatious Oladele<\/p>\n

2027: Yilwatda Pays Courtesy Visit To Emir Sanusi In Kano<\/p>\n

Nigeria Must Accelerate Cocoa Traceability As EU Deforestation Rules Approach Adeyemi<\/p>\n

Nigerian Scientist Ajao Taiwo Honoured For Contributions To Drug Devt, Laboratory Medicine<\/p>\n

Nigeria Must Accelerate Cocoa Traceability As EU Deforestation Rules Approach Adeyemi<\/p>\n

Nigerian Scientist Ajao Taiwo Honoured For Contributions To Drug Devt, Laboratory Medicine<\/p>\n

Gunmen Attack Southern Kaduna Community<\/p>\n

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

US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products<\/p>\n

Restoring fuel subsidy will reverse Nigerias economic gains<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu distributes food items, cash to vulnerable persons in Bauchi<\/p>\n

FCC remains committed to advancing constitutional mandate Commissioner<\/p>\n

Etsu Nupe orders peace committees to end farmer-herder clashes<\/p>\n

Police rescue 75 kidnap victims in Kaduna state<\/p>\n

Osun government warns against fresh post-election violence<\/p>\n

Terrorists kill, abduct 4 in Kaduna community<\/p>\n

Breaking: Popular Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo is dead<\/p>\n

UBA trainee controversy reflects class war, not cultural clash Sowore<\/p>\n

Fans, police injured as pitch invasion mars 2026 German Cup clash<\/p>\n

Group, EU seek unified action to protect child rights<\/p>\n

Edo speaker, commissioner chart new course for education development<\/p>\n

Police dislodge bandits hideout, rescue 3 victims in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Arewa group to UK, others: Give Nigeria breathing space over travel warnings Nigerian travel guide<\/p>\n

Canadian prime minister calls new U.S. tariffs miscalculation<\/p>\n

EFCC withdraws cybercrime charges against Maryam Shehu, Abubakar Abdulhamad<\/p>\n

Cubian,Eritrean immigrants deported by U.S. to Central African Republic cry out, we cant leave<\/p>\n

Prince Harry, 6 others to pay $13m over failed invasion of privacy case<\/p>\n

Nigeria police, ICAN seek stronger partnership on forensic accounting, financial crimes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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