{"id":33804,"date":"2026-08-26T04:21:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T04:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33804"},"modified":"2026-08-26T04:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T04:21:38","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-26-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33804","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 26 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump Orders US Flags Lowered In Honour Of Dolly Parton<\/p>\n

No Threat To Residents Over APC Support, Kuje Chairman\u2019s Aide Insists<\/p>\n

Katsina APC Rift Deepens As Radda\u2019s Security Aides Detained In Abuja<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll Restore Subsidy To Cut Your Costs, Atiku Tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

Kano: Man Shoots Wedding Guest Dead Over Loud Music<\/p>\n

\u2018Grief Of Many Colours\u2019: World Mourns Dolly Parton<\/p>\n

Eid-el Maulud: President, Govs, Others Felicitate Muslims<\/p>\n

Niger Abductees: DHQ Says Tinubu\u2019s Rescue Order Being Fully Implemented<\/p>\n

Rising Interbank Activity Pushes Forex Turnover Up 142% To $5.28bn<\/p>\n

Kanye West\u2019s Russia Concerts In Doubt As St Petersburg Stadium Withdraws Venue<\/p>\n

Tinubu Can\u2019t Boast Of Completing 250km Roads In The South West, APM Claims<\/p>\n

2027: Come Out, Face Nigerians, Obi Challenges Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Envoy To India Presents Letters Of Credence To President Murmu<\/p>\n

2027: PRP Candidate Pledges Effective Representation For Oji River\/Awgu\/Aninri<\/p>\n

APC Reopens Membership Registration Exercise August 31 Ahead Of 2027 Elections<\/p>\n

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs On Canadian Cars, Trucks From 2027<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku Vows To Boycott Presidential Debates Unless Tinubu Participates<\/p>\n

US Plans Mass Visa Revocation For Up To 200,000 Asylum Seekers<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Other African Countries Among World\u2019s 60 Poorest Countries By GDP Per Capita<\/p>\n

State Police Must Come With Human Rights Safeguards \u2014 Ojukwu<\/p>\n

Asset Recovery Key To Crippling Drug Trafficking \u2013 NDLEA Chairman Marwa<\/p>\n

What Immigration Rules Say About Age Limit For Children On US Family Visas<\/p>\n

Nigeria Drawn Against Ghana In Beach Soccer AFCON Qualifiers<\/p>\n

NBA Confab: VDM, Sowore Raise Fresh Concerns Over Insecurity, DSS Surveillance<\/p>\n

2027: Katsina ADC Begins Grassroots Mobilisation For Atiku<\/p>\n

Fixed Income Trades Rise 30% to N10.5trn<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>Trump mourns Dolly Parton, orders US flags lowered<\/p>\n

Police detain officers accused of N40,000 extortion in Abuja<\/p>\n

Governors spend N512bn on travels, offices<\/p>\n

19 oil block licences to expire this year<\/p>\n

States\u2019 IGR soars 34% to N2.43tn despite economic hardship<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80<\/p>\n

Nigeria must regulate AI before its too late, LASU don warns<\/p>\n

Sokoto govs aide urges North-West unity to fight banditry<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Umahi inspects Benin-Agbor-Asaba expressway, apologises to commuters<\/p>\n

NBA Confab: NDDC boss advocates diversification of Niger Delta economy<\/p>\n

NDC candidate warns Lagos faces rising flood risk over blocked drains<\/p>\n

Alaafin unveils 37-member Oyo Empire Day celebration committee<\/p>\n

Funke Akindele sponsors videographer to study at London film academy<\/p>\n

Osinbajo, UNILAG urge wider distance learning to bridge university access gap<\/p>\n

Nigerias envoy to India presents credentials, seeks stronger trade ties<\/p>\n

Delta inaugurates new hospital, unveils free medical care programme<\/p>\n

Sunday Igboho, residents foil police arrest of Tani Olohun in Oyo<\/p>\n

Mob justice is murder, perpetrators will face death penalty, IG warns<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Support APC or leave Kuje, council chairman threatens residents<\/p>\n

Benue partners Egyptian firm to revive moribund mills factory<\/p>\n

65 Nigerians to return from South Africa Wednesday FG<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Maulud: Nigerians are tired of promises, CAN urges good governance<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Maulud: Natasha urges Muslims to promote peace, compassion<\/p>\n

APC reopens membership registration exercise August 31<\/p>\n

Tinubu condemns mass abduction in Niger, orders immediate rescue operation<\/p>\n

New Edo speaker denies stripping assembly, judiciary of financial autonomy<\/p>\n

BREAKING: London court confirms Poco Lee to appear for assault trial September 15<\/p>\n

VeryDarkMan highlights insecurity concerns, attacks on judiciary at NBA conference<\/p>\n

Oyo empowers 80 civil servants with digital skills<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy lead nominations for 2026 Headies<\/p>\n

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

Atiku: My Proposed Subsidy Regime Will Reduce Production, Transport Costs, Strengthen Domestic Refining, Restore Purchasing Power<\/p>\n

2027 presidency: ACF, PANDEF, MBF, demand scrutiny of candidates\u2019 history<\/p>\n

Highways of horror: Motorists wail, spend 4 days on Benin-Asaba road<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu Should Speak to Nigerians, Defend Record, Says Obi Media Office<\/p>\n

APC Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation, Arrest, Prosecution of Hunye for Impersonation<\/p>\n

NBC: Stronger Border Cooperation Needed to Tackle Africas Security Threats<\/p>\n

AAU ASUU Embarks on Strike over Non Implementation of Agreement As Management Claries Issue<\/p>\n

NUJ Decries Ikire Killings, Tasks New Osun CP on Security<\/p>\n

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

Hormuz traffic surges nearly 400% as Irans grip weakens<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Government must be judged by what it delivers, not what it announces<\/p>\n

VDM accuses security agencies of inaction on unknown gunmen at NBA confab<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Maulud: Kalu tasks Muslims on prayers for peace, national prosperity<\/p>\n

American companies among Nigerias largest investors Envoy<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders security chiefs to account for every victim of Niger mass abduction, vows perpetrators wont go scot-free<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Defence Minister backs inclusion of local communities in security architecture<\/p>\n

Military records 202% surge in terrorist surrenders in North East<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Maulud: Wike urges FCT residents to make dialogue first response to differences<\/p>\n

US intensifies military training for Nigerian troops in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Lagos-Calabar Highway is Tinubus best gift to Nigerians Umahi<\/p>\n

2027: If we cant perform, dont vote for us Amaechi<\/p>\n

Obi faults focus on new road projects, urges govt to fix existing ones<\/p>\n

FG targets $21bn investment, 175,000bpd from Bonga Southwest<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs $23bn to address electricity challenges REA MD Exploring<\/p>\n

Customs, WCO, UK deepen anti-corruption drive with risk mapping, SOPs<\/p>\n

Anti-corruption body raises alarm over extortion, cargo delays at ports<\/p>\n

US pledges $125,000 to preserve 4,000-year-old Enugu iron-smelting site<\/p>\n

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

US to revoke visas of up to 200,000 asylum seekers<\/p>\n

US immigration arrests hit record 49,571 in one month under Trump<\/p>\n

Police arrest five over alleged robbery, recover pistol in Niger<\/p>\n

Dolly Partons death sparks outpouring of grief in divided America<\/p>\n

Photos: Motorists trapped in Benin-Agbor-Asaba gridlock for days<\/p>\n

Atiku: Ill restore subsidy to cut your costs, not to feed Tinubu and friends<\/p>\n

VDM urges security agencies to tackle unknown gunmen proactively<\/p>\n

FG to review concessioned roads, apologises to Nigerians on Benin-Asaba road<\/p>\n

Subsidy removal must benefit Nigerians, not worsen hardship PeterObi<\/p>\n

Troops rescue 6 victims, nab terrorists in North-West<\/p>\n

2027: Ijaw leader urges politicians to focus on issues<\/p>\n

Lagos retirees protest pension arrears, Govt says N168bn paid<\/p>\n

Two suspects arrested over 55-year-old mans abduction in Ondo<\/p>\n

Marwa: Drug barons must lose wealth to be defeated<\/p>\n

NBA Conference: Osinbajo calls for people-centred justice system<\/p>\n

Police arrest two suspects as kidnapped victim escapes in Ondo<\/p>\n

PANDEF backs call for transparency in leaders past<\/p>\n

Obasanjo to chair Asaba Massacre Memorial as Asagba marks 2nd anniversary<\/p>\n

NDC dismisses purported suspension of SKC Ogbonnia in Enugu<\/p>\n

Burna Boy, Wizkid, others nominated for 2026 Headies Awards<\/p>\n

Crude imports by domestic refineries jump 151.5% in July NMDPRA<\/p>\n

Benin Road: Truck drivers lament 3-day journey from Lagos<\/p>\n

2027: Amaechi blames personal ambition for coalition failure<\/p>\n

Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America<\/p>\n

Grant Nnamdi Kanu presidential amnesty Oluwo begs Tinubu<\/p>\n

Terrorists hide funds in womens bank accounts NFIU<\/p>\n

2027: Obi media office dares Tinubu to engage Nigerians directly<\/p>\n

Police arrest 2 suspects as kidnapped victim escapes from hideout in Ondo forest<\/p>\n

Canada unveils counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US goods<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku will restore petrol subsidy, phase it out gradually says aide<\/p>\n

Kuje Chairman: Amnesty condemns alleged threat against non-APC supporters<\/p>\n

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

APM: Tinubu cant boast of completing 250km roads across South West<\/p>\n

Kuje Area Council Chairman asks non-APC residents to leave<\/p>\n

EU, UNIDO Train Stakeholders on Small Hydropower Initiative to Enhance Agriculture<\/p>\n

2027: Repair abandoned bridge if you need our votes, Kano villagers tell politicians<\/p>\n

Eid-El-Maulud: Barau Urges Nigerians to Promote Unity Ahead 2027 Africans& Diaspora<\/p>\n

Diphtheria kills 50 children in Kano<\/p>\n

Maulud: Yusuf Urges Muslims to Emulate Prophet Muhammad<\/p>\n

Kuje Area Council Chairman asks non-APC residents to leave<\/p>\n

Kidnappers arrested during ransom negotiation in Ondo<\/p>\n

FG eyes unclaimed dividends, dormant funds for NELFUND<\/p>\n

Gov Buni, Tinubus adviser donate N600m for JIBWIS varsity<\/p>\n

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

2027: ADC Rejects 500 Clerics Endorsement Of Tinubus 2nd Term<\/p>\n

Benin-Asaba Expressway: Umahi Berates BAECC Over Incompetence<\/p>\n

ASUU AAU Begins Indefinite Strike Over 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement<\/p>\n

Nigeria Has Everything It Needs To Prosper Obi<\/p>\n

Fuel Subsidy: Ill Not Return Import-Subsidy Regime Atiku<\/p>\n

APM Demands Immediate Payment Of Lagos Pensioners Outstanding Entitlements<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Maulud: Dont Divide Nigerians Along Religious, Ethnic Lines, CAN Warns Politicians<\/p>\n

Alaafin Lauds Baptist Conventions Giant Strides For Natl Devt<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Maulud: Dont Divide Nigerians Along Religious, Ethnic Lines, CAN Warns Politicians<\/p>\n

Gridlocks As Muslims Marks Eid-el-Maulud In Kaduna<\/p>\n

Eid-el-Maulud: Dont Divide Nigerians Along Religious, Ethnic Lines, CAN Warns Politicians<\/p>\n

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