{"id":33835,"date":"2026-08-31T04:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T04:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33835"},"modified":"2026-08-31T04:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T04:03:15","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-31-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33835","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 31 August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US strikes Iran for first time in a month<\/p>\n

Dangote moves against petrol importers over quality concerns<\/p>\n

FG plans six medical simulation centres nationwide<\/p>\n

Steel imports bleed Nigeria\u2019s economy<\/p>\n

Nigeria spent over N1 trillion on steel importation in 2025<\/p>\n

NRC, NSCDC foil railway vandalism attempt in Osogbo<\/p>\n

2,000 Amnesty slots: If approved, where did they go’ MOSIEND asks Tinubu<\/p>\n

Trump calls for punishment of NBC reporter<\/p>\n

2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing candidates with strange names<\/p>\n

2027: Dont make promises you cant fulfil, Maraya warns politicians<\/p>\n

Police thwart bandits attack, rescue traditional title holder unhurt in Kano<\/p>\n

Telecom subscriptions hit 192.2m, teledensity rises to 88.67% NCC<\/p>\n

Google Maps renames Lake Ontario Lake America in US but not Canada<\/p>\n

Nigeria records $947m remittances in July, nears $1bn monthly target<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu should step down for Obi, Igbo Group tells campaigners<\/p>\n

Gov Adeleke will campaign for Tinubus re-election APC national secretary<\/p>\n

Bandits abandon Sarkin Noman as Police foil kidnap attempt in Kano<\/p>\n

Sokoto Specialist Hospital debunks Doctorless emergency ward claim<\/p>\n

Benin-Asaba Road: Mauritanian, Nigerian own concession firm Activist Ugolor<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Nigeria wont negotiate with terrorists FG<\/p>\n

No water released from Lagdo Dam, FG assures Nigerians<\/p>\n

2027: ADC challenges Yari over N15.8trn reform gains<\/p>\n

2027: Kwankwasos daughter inspired Obi alliance KNN<\/p>\n

Troops kill suspected terrorist, recover two AK-47s in Plateau<\/p>\n

DSS puts Sowore cyberbullying case on hold until after 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Two doctors, man arrested over alleged organ harvesting in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

N1.83TRN MARITIME REVENUE: Importers, agents kick over revenue targets, poor ports<\/p>\n

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

NSCDC defends 13-month closure of Abuja quarry, says site is crime scene<\/p>\n

NISO explains reduced power allocations to Lagos, Abuja, North<\/p>\n

Peace Accord: 870 killed in election violence in 11 years<\/p>\n

Some executives avoid Igbo talents for fear of creating rivals Zubby Michael<\/p>\n

$947m July remittances highest monthly inflow CBN<\/p>\n

Police foil kidnapping attempt in Kano , rescue traditional ruler<\/p>\n

Tinubu urges AU action over xenophobic attacks in SAfrica<\/p>\n

Japa: FG targets 20,000 annual medical admissions, unveils six simulation centres<\/p>\n

2027: Dont promise Nigerians what you cant deliver, cleric tells politicians<\/p>\n

Nigeria expresses concern over political crisis in Niger<\/p>\n

Group laments lack of liver transplant services in Nigeria<\/p>\n

2027: Emir of Argungu endorses Kebbi gov for second term<\/p>\n

AAC rejects DSS suspension of Sowores case, demands complete withdrawal<\/p>\n

NABTEB sets September 10 deadline for 2026 Nov\/Dec exam registration<\/p>\n

Obi sympathises with victims of Abuja market fire<\/p>\n

9,000 Jigawa graduates sit CBT for 500 teaching jobs<\/p>\n

Soldiers foil terrorists advance in Sokoto community<\/p>\n

NDLEA intercepts N6.2bn drugs hidden in Ghana soap, opioids at Lagos airport<\/p>\n

Fire guts Abuja building materials market<\/p>\n

Tinubu departs for three-week vacation in Europe<\/p>\n

Gov poll: INEC unveils 2027 gladiators<\/p>\n

Excess sugar consumption puts children at risk of obesity, paediatrician warns<\/p>\n

Nepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 752<\/p>\n

Nigerian jailed eight years in US for stealing $7.5m from charities<\/p>\n

Chelsea sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa<\/p>\n

IG backs mobile police to tackle banditry, insurgency<\/p>\n

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

Finance Bill 2027: FG Sets September 11 Deadline for Submission of Proposals<\/p>\n

172 Oil Host Community Development Trusts Incorporated So Far, Says NUPRC<\/p>\n

Nigeria Gets N87.85bn from Niger, Togo, Benin as Discos\u2019 Revenue Hits N2.3tn in One Year<\/p>\n

Presidency: Tinubus Reforms Rapidly Reviving Businesses, Restoring Investor Confidence<\/p>\n

OPay Dismisses Viral Shutdown Rumour, Warns Against Fake Publication<\/p>\n

Tinubu Takes Fight Against Xenophobic, Afrophobic Attacks By South Africa To AU<\/p>\n

Escravos: Ugborodo Urges NCDMB to Execute Navy Infrastructure Projects<\/p>\n

DSS Directs Counsel to Suspend Sowores Cybercrime Prosecution Until After 2027 Election<\/p>\n

Troops Repel Terrorist Attack in Kukawa, Kill Several<\/p>\n

Tinubu Begins 3-Week Working Vacation, Leaves For London Sunday<\/p>\n

Yari: Subsidy Cant Return, Anyone Promising to Restore It is Deceiving Nigerians<\/p>\n

Niger Junta Regains Control as Gunshots, Explosions Rock Presidential Palace, Airport in Failed Coup<\/p>\n

DMO: FG Didnt Pledge Oil Revenues, Strategic Assets as Collateral for $5bn Abu Dhabi Banks Facility<\/p>\n

FG: Moodys Change of Nigerias Outlook to Positive a Reflection of Positive Impact of Reforms<\/p>\n

Troops Intercept Disassembled Canoes Intended for Terrorist Kingpin in North-west<\/p>\n

FG Orders Probe as Power Losses on Ikorodu Sagamu Transmission Line Hit N120bn<\/p>\n

Well Move Youths from Palliatives to Prosperity, Says Atiku<\/p>\n

FG Invites Stakeholders Proposals for Finance Bill 2027, Seeks Fiscal Transparency, Accountability<\/p>\n

JAMB Gives Last Chance for 2021 2026 Candidates to Accept, Reject Old Admissions<\/p>\n

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

Nigerians are already in hell, preach Jesus love, not hellfire Ibiyeomie<\/p>\n

Lagdo Dam: FG debunks water release rumour, says flooding caused by heavy rains<\/p>\n

FG expresses deep concern over political, security situation in Republic of Niger<\/p>\n

Public relations is about trust, not publicity, Information minister tasks practitioners on ethics, mentorship<\/p>\n

CAN urges government to secure places of worship after Niger abduction<\/p>\n

HURIWA faults IGP, NDPC over delay in probing alleged NIPSS data breach involving naval officer<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Tinubu begins three-week vacation ahead of 2027 election campaign<\/p>\n

Alleged cybercrime: DSS directs counsel to seek adjournment in Sowores prosecution until after 2027 presidential election<\/p>\n

Minister directs energy investigation panel to be transparent<\/p>\n

57% of govt, corporate tech purchases in Nigeria refurbished, sold as new Ekeh<\/p>\n

IYC condemns shooting in Bayelsa, urges warring parties to embrace peace<\/p>\n

JAMB extends deadline for acceptance of admissions<\/p>\n

Capital intensive, risk heavy: Why many fish farms collapse within one year<\/p>\n

Hope Or Hot Air’ Confusion, uncertainty over deployment of forest guards<\/p>\n

With new investments, oil assets protection, NUPRC target 2.5mbpd<\/p>\n

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

Peter Obi At Koinonia Says Politicians Are Nigeria\u2019s Problem<\/p>\n

Troops Kill Terrorist Commander \u2018Smally\u2019 Recover Weapons In Katsina<\/p>\n

Nigerians Are Already In Hell, Ibiyeomie Says, Urges Compassion In Evangelism<\/p>\n

FG To Establish 6 Medical Simulation Centres Across Nigeria<\/p>\n

Ferry Carrying 267 Capsizes Off Cyprus, 7 Dead, 23 Missing<\/p>\n

Newborn Baby Found Abandoned Inside Carton In Benue Community<\/p>\n

FG Implementing Measures To Address Border Incursion, Strengthen National Security -Defence Minister<\/p>\n

Katsina Secures 650,000 Vaccines As Diphtheria Cases Top 1000<\/p>\n

Kwara PDP Rejects N100m Political Campaign Permit Levy<\/p>\n

Arewa Group Commends DSS DG Ajayi Over Security Reforms<\/p>\n

NDC Accuses INEC Of Replacing Candidates With \u2018Unknown\u2019 Names<\/p>\n

Google Renames Lake Ontario \u2018Lake America\u2019 On US Maps<\/p>\n

Petrol Price Hike: Atiku Says Tinubu\u2019s Reforms Fuel Poverty<\/p>\n

Xenophobic Attacks : Enough Is Enough, Tinubu Tells AU<\/p>\n

Diaspora Remittances Hits $947m In July<\/p>\n

172 Host Communities Trusts Incorporated, Panel Aiding Oil Production Growth\u2014NUPRC<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s Fuel Subsidy Gamble: Nigerians Paid The Price, Now Atiku Offers A Way<\/p>\n

2027: ADC Demands Tinubu Govt Account For N15.8trn Subsidy Revenue<\/p>\n

APM Demands Release Of FBI Report On Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: ADC Demands Tinubu Govt Account For N15.8trn Subsidy Revenue<\/p>\n

Petrol Price Rises Again In Abuja As Dangote Ex-Depot Cost Hits N1,265<\/p>\n

Pro-Tinubu Group Plans Ohanaeze Meeting Over Obi\u2019s Stepping Down For Tinubu<\/p>\n

Sowore\u2019s Suspended Prosecution: AAC Demands DSS DG\u2019s Removal, Case Discontinuation<\/p>\n

Duke Dismisses Fuel Subsidy Debate As Scam, Says Petrol Can Sell For N200<\/p>\n

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

Xenophobia: Tinubu reports South Africa to AU, demands action<\/p>\n

Five Farmers Killed in Fresh Bandits Attack on Sokoto Communities<\/p>\n

Atiku: No good father heads for airport when his house is on fire<\/p>\n

Presidency spends N37.6bn on trips<\/p>\n

Modular refineries flop despite subsidy removal<\/p>\n

2027: APM Demands Release of FBI Report on Tinubu<\/p>\n

Plateau resident: I lost 2 grandchildren to Diphtheria in one week<\/p>\n

FG targets 20,000 annual medical admissions, plans six-zone simulation centres<\/p>\n

Drug abuse: Kano to establish rapid response centre, rehabilitate 10,000 users<\/p>\n

Benin-Sapele-Effurun Road: Swift Action Yielding Results Dafinone<\/p>\n

Abuja filling stations increase petrol pump prices<\/p>\n

Three shot dead as gunmen abduct traditional title holder in Kano<\/p>\n

DSS Wants Sowores Trial Shifted Beyond 2027 Presidential Election<\/p>\n

Ex-IGPs name missing as INEC releases list of Nasarawa govship candidates<\/p>\n

Yari: Subsidy cant return, anyone promising it is deceiving Nigerians<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Takes Fight Against Xenophobic, Afrophobic Attacks In SAfrica To AU<\/p>\n

2027: Release FBI Report On Tinubu, APM Tells US<\/p>\n

PDP Rejects KWASAAs N100m Exorbitant Political Advertising Levies<\/p>\n

FG Targets 20,000 Medical Students Annually, Plans Six-Zone Simulation Centres<\/p>\n

PIA: NUPRC Registers 172 Host Community Trusts<\/p>\n

July Remittances Hit Record $947m, CBNs $1bn Monthly Target In Sight<\/p>\n

APC Scribe, Basiru visits Adeleke, Backs Tinubu For 2027<\/p>\n

Oborevwori, Arigbodi Families Give Glory To God For Childrens Wedding<\/p>\n

Barau In Ghana For World Hausa Day, Urges Preservation Of Cultural Heritage<\/p>\n

Kano Records 31,000 Suspected Cases Of Diphtheria Since 2022,1800 Death, KNCDC<\/p>\n

Subsidizing Fuel Producionll Distort Market, Still Pathway To Fraud, Presidency Tells Atiku<\/p>\n

Oil Spill Pollutes Nembe Creek<\/p>\n

Tell Tinubu, APC To Account For N15.8Trn Subsidy Money, ADC Tells Yari<\/p>\n

2027: Perform Civic Duty On Election Day, Umahi Urges SEast<\/p>\n

Tran-Saharan Highwayll Boost Foreign Trade, Curb Insecurity Umahi<\/p>\n

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

SERAP, NGE raise the alarm over N20m foreign aid bill penalty<\/p>\n

2027 election: Kano women endorse Abba for second term<\/p>\n

2027: APC scribe Basiru visits Adeleke in Osun, preaches unity<\/p>\n

Meter dispute: At last, Kaduna Electric disconnects Millennium City from national grid<\/p>\n

FG expands training opportunities for medical students nationwide<\/p>\n

SWAN backs Tinubus football reforms, demands NFF representation, NSC board inauguration<\/p>\n

Alleged cybercrime: DSS suspends Sowores prosection until after 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Kogi: Gunmen kill, abduct passengers in fresh sttack<\/p>\n

MLS: Messi scores 4 as Inter Miami thrash Montreal to end winless run<\/p>\n

Trans-Sahara highway: Minister gives fresh orders to save buildings, others<\/p>\n

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