{"id":33860,"date":"2026-09-02T05:54:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T05:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33860"},"modified":"2026-09-02T05:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T05:54:20","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-2-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33860","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 2 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US strikes Iran after attempted attacks on shipping<\/p>\n

Lassa fever death toll hits 252 \u2014 NCDC<\/p>\n

2 Nigerians extradited to US to face sextortion charges<\/p>\n

Atiku: LG funds will go directly to councils if Im elected President<\/p>\n

Atiku: Under Tinubu, monthly wage can disappear into just 40 litres of petrol<\/p>\n

Court adjourns Atikus suit challenging Tinubu eligibility<\/p>\n

Kwara Building Collapse: We Found late Mother With dead Child On Her Chest Rescuer<\/p>\n

Police beef up security in Kano, deploy 250 officers to border LGAs<\/p>\n

Group Demands Free Healthcare, Security for Aged Citizens<\/p>\n

FBI: Tinubu was Under Investigation for Drugs<\/p>\n

FIFA accepts Gusau, Excos resignation, as NFF reforms continue<\/p>\n

CSOs now involved in human trafficking, NAPTIP alleges<\/p>\n

Four Killed As Dilapidated Building Collapses In Ilorin<\/p>\n

Drug case: APM Asks Tinubu to quit 2027 race<\/p>\n

Diphtheria: Death toll rises to 23 as disease spreads to Plateau LGAs<\/p>\n

Why US withdrew 200 troops from Nigeria Military<\/p>\n

Inciting remarks: APC Senator, Borno commissioner, Kuje council chair under probe Police<\/p>\n

Nigeria on track to become $1tn economy by 2030 FG ExploringAfrican Diaspora Media<\/p>\n

Kebbi: Man arrested over plot to kill Okada rider, steal his motorcycle<\/p>\n

PDP chieftain, Daniel Orbih, dies at 64<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct APC LG Chair in Kano<\/p>\n

Alleged $14.86m fraud: EFCC summons Sylva<\/p>\n

El-Rufais detention: Sharia Council cautions against political persecution<\/p>\n

Price Stability, Development and the Proper Role of the Central Bank of Nigeria<\/p>\n

CBN: Nigeria recorded $3.8bn remittance inflows in seven months<\/p>\n

Customs intercepts 204 rifles in fresh arms shipment<\/p>\n

UBTH cancer centre 100% operational, accessible to poor CMD<\/p>\n

Troops kill 2 terrorist commanders in Katsina<\/p>\n

Shettima: South Africans must rethink xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks<\/p>\n

APC ward chair shot dead, 3 others abducted in Kano<\/p>\n

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

2027: Court adjourns Atikus suit challenging Tinubus eligibility<\/p>\n

UK court jails sleep-deprived Nigerian taxi driver for fatal crash<\/p>\n

Lagos begins enforcement of 2026 parking permits, warns defaulters<\/p>\n

Family, friends protest over UNIPORT graduates killing<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku tackles Tinubu over fuel price<\/p>\n

Iran president thanks Putin for Russias stance in war with US<\/p>\n

Chinas Xi visits Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran links<\/p>\n

Police deploy 250 officers to Kano border LGAs to boost security<\/p>\n

Presidency rejects US lobbyist reports as politically motivated<\/p>\n

INEC issues certificates of return to new Anambra LG chairmen<\/p>\n

Musk defends AI data centres, slams EU rules at G20<\/p>\n

Abuja hospital denies organ trafficking, suspends kidney transplant services<\/p>\n

2027 AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles to face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau in September<\/p>\n

Germany defender Rudiger announces international retirement<\/p>\n

FG backs South-South plan to unlock regions mineral wealth<\/p>\n

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

OMO Bills Account for 72% of N36.5bn Fixed-income Trades in August<\/p>\n

NFEM Turnover Up 13.8% to $14.45bn as Naira Strengthens to N1, 335.50\/$<\/p>\n

Amidst Reforms, Financial Sector Contribution to GDP Slumps to N1.57tn<\/p>\n

NGF Summit: Runsewe Unveils Fresh Roadmap for Golf Devt.<\/p>\n

FG: With Economic Growth Trajectory, Nigeria on Track Towards N1trn Economy<\/p>\n

NNPC Remits N7.9tn to Federation as Revenue Hits N3.087tn in One Month<\/p>\n

Zulum Deepens Healthcare Intervention, Hands UMTH 42-Room Patients Lodge<\/p>\n

U.S. Extradites Two Nigerians Over Sextortion Linked to Teen Deaths<\/p>\n

Duke: Split Opposition Cant Defeat Tinubu<\/p>\n

DHQ: Military Does Not Negotiate with Terrorists or Support Payment of Ransom<\/p>\n

Atikus Personal Service Condition Stalls Suit Seeking Tinubu, APCs Disqualification<\/p>\n

Atiku to Tinubu: Stop Punishing Nigerians, Explain Why Petrol is Cheaper in Libya, Angola, Algeria, Others Africans& Diaspora<\/p>\n

CS-SUNN: 92% of Pregnant Women Accept Multiple Micronutrient Supplements<\/p>\n

Sachet Alcohol Ban: Lagos Retailers Protest NAFDAC Clampdown, Demand Halt to Enforcement<\/p>\n

IPPG: Over 150 African Oil, Gas Projects Stalled as Funding Retreat Threatens 125bn Barrels Reserves<\/p>\n

JAMB, WAEC End Multiple OLevel Verification Charges, Fix N4,000 One-off Fee<\/p>\n

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

FIFA accepts NFF resignations, backs reform roadmap<\/p>\n

NFF rejects purported FIFA letter threatening Nigerias suspension<\/p>\n

Customs generates N1.38trn revenue in July, August<\/p>\n

FCSC recruitment stalled over resources, thousands of applicants told to keep waiting<\/p>\n

Resign, dont recharge abroad ADC chieftain tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: Donald Duke backs consensus opposition candidate, willing to step down<\/p>\n

Fuel subsidy: Tinubus aide defends removal, attacks Atikus proposed alternative<\/p>\n

Kidnappers planned to kill us after a month Rescued NYSC member<\/p>\n

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

Bank of America VP dies after stabbing in New Yorks Times Square<\/p>\n

North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms TINUBU<\/p>\n

UK-based Nigerian falls asleep at wheel after almost 3 days of driving, kills man<\/p>\n

Obi meets Canadian High Commissioner to strengthen ties ahead of elections<\/p>\n

NAPTIP rescues 3,000 victims, says human trafficking migrating to digital space<\/p>\n

Dont discuss Atikus NYSC certificate forgery suit against Tinubu in media Judge warnslawyers<\/p>\n

2027: INEC denies replacing NDC candidates with unathorised names<\/p>\n

Transfer deadline day: Major deals already completed across Europe<\/p>\n

Babies in the rubble: Inside Lagos growing child abandonment crisis<\/p>\n

Four dead, three rescued as building collapses in Kwara<\/p>\n

Teenager in custody for stabbing 20-yr-old to death in CRiver<\/p>\n

Agricultural boom turns to bust in Delta communityas Federal road decays<\/p>\n

Africa needs $200bn yearly energy investment IPPG<\/p>\n

14-year-old wanted over death of baby she allegedly had with her father<\/p>\n

Agbonayinma gives EFCC 14-day ultimatum to reopen Atiku case<\/p>\n

PDP mourns Dan Orbih, orders flags at half-mast for three days<\/p>\n

16-year-old in police custody over killing of 20-year-old<\/p>\n

Why I want to become Nigerias president Donald Duke<\/p>\n

Nigerias economy grows 4.43% in Q2, moves toward $1tn GDP Finance Ministry<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition unity still possible despite Atiku, Obi absence NDC<\/p>\n

Nigerian man jailed 8 years for robbing elderly, disabled patients in UK; faces deportation<\/p>\n

NMDPRA price cap may worsen fuel crisis, scare investors Osifo<\/p>\n

Atiku vows to review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students<\/p>\n

US troop drawdown wont weaken Nigeria security ties DHQ<\/p>\n

Nigerian films must move beyond box office success Moses Babatope Nigerianmarket analysis<\/p>\n

Bring answers when you return, Atiku tells Tinubu over 30trn FAAC, 34trn duty waivers<\/p>\n

Zamfara recovers N23m from private schools after compliance screening<\/p>\n

Umahis 28-year-old son sworn in as Ohaozara chairman<\/p>\n

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

Recruitment: Customs Set To Screen Shortlisted Candidates<\/p>\n

Federal Govt Unveils $1bn Plan To Restore 2 Million-hectare Forests, Create 1.5m Green Jobs<\/p>\n

Fix Financial Fragility Before Seeking Funds, NIGCOMSAT Boss Tells Leaders<\/p>\n

Task Force Uncovers Fake Agency, Arrests 12 Suspects In Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Atiku\u2019s $1.2m Lobbying Deal Exposes Desperation Ahead of 2027 \u2014 Presidency<\/p>\n

Polytechnic Students Hail DSS Suspension Of Sowore\u2019s Prosecution<\/p>\n

Varsity Trains 150 North East Academics in Winning Research Grants<\/p>\n

Terrorists Cut Off My Husband\u2019s Head, Shot Me, Borno Survivor Narrates<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s \u2018Subsidy\u2019 Policy Punishes Citizens \u2013 Donald Duke<\/p>\n

Police Probe Borno Commissioner, Osun Senator, Kuje Chair Over Inciting Comments<\/p>\n

River Basin Authority Empowers 1,000 Youths As Irrigation Champions In Kano, Others<\/p>\n

Federal Govt Orders Compulsory Ranking Of All Tertiary Institutions<\/p>\n

Ensure Rule Of Law In Continued Detention Of El-Rufai, Sharia Council Urges Govt<\/p>\n

CSOs Now Conduit For Human Trafficking In Nigeria \u2013 NAPTIP<\/p>\n

\u2018Nigeria Needs $642bn In 4 Years To Hit $1trn Economy Target\u2019<\/p>\n

North-West Diphtheria Resurgence: Experts Demand End To Vaccine Boycotts<\/p>\n

Flooding Paralyzes Abuja Airport Road, Submerges Lugbe Area<\/p>\n

Atiku, Tinubu Are \u2018Siamese Twins\u2019 On Economic Policy \u2014 Reno Omokri<\/p>\n

Protests Spread In Rivers Over Police Killing Of UNIPORT Graduate<\/p>\n

JAMB, WAEC Fix N4,000 One-Off Fee For O\u2019Level Result Verification<\/p>\n

US Announces Family Visa Options For Permanent Residence<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu, Atiku Seeking Power, Obi Seeking Service \u2013 NDC Chieftain<\/p>\n

Starmer To Step Down As MP, Citing Focus On International Affairs<\/p>\n

Issue Is Not Atiku, Nigerians Can No Longer Afford To Live \u2014 Atiku\u2019s Camp<\/p>\n

Atiku Vows To Review NELFUND, Offer Debt Forgiveness To Nigerian Students<\/p>\n

Sharia Council Urges Review Of El-Rufai\u2019s Continued Detention<\/p>\n

Nigeria on track to Meet $1trn Economy by 2030- Oyedele<\/p>\n

Security Operatives Bust Fake Coast Guard Recruitment Centre In Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

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

MURIC Demands Apology Over Alleged Teargassing Of Lagos Pensioners<\/p>\n

Bauchi CP Seeks Community, Security Agencies Support To Tackle Insecurity<\/p>\n

Sokoto Govt Begins Tree Planting Drive With 500,000 Seedlings Target<\/p>\n

Delta: Erale Unveils Intelligence-Led Policing Agenda<\/p>\n

Gwarzo Condemns Bandit Attacks In Four Kano Communties<\/p>\n

Killings: Benue PDP Faults Alias Comment On Farmer\/Herder Clashes<\/p>\n

Tinubus $1tn Economy Plan Tops APC Policy Roundtable LegislativeBranch<\/p>\n

Kwara Assembly Sacks Two APC Defectors<\/p>\n

Orbih Was Loyal, Committed, Dependable Party Member PDP<\/p>\n

2027: Gov Nwifuru Warns LG Chairmen To Ensure APC Victory<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Spain Move To Deepen Tourism, Trade, Investment Ties<\/p>\n

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

Mark cautions ADC governorship candidates on empty promises<\/p>\n

Falana urges FG to ban petrol importation<\/p>\n

Northern youthsthreaten firm handling N525bn Kaduna-Abuja roadover assault<\/p>\n

NCPC explores Greece for enhanced pilgrimage opportunities<\/p>\n

Kogi hails rescue of 21 kidnap victims<\/p>\n

Minister Alake backs South-South commission to unlock solid minerals wealth<\/p>\n

NDC governorship candidate condemns Bandits Attacks in 4 Kano LGAs, demands security action<\/p>\n

NELFUND: Atiku offers debt forgiveness to Nigerian students<\/p>\n

JAMB, WAEC introduce one-time OLevel result verification fee for admission seekers<\/p>\n

Breaking: NSC, NFF officials meet Infantino as FIFA dismisses purported letter, backs Nigerias football reforms<\/p>\n

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