{"id":33931,"date":"2026-09-16T00:43:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T00:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33931"},"modified":"2026-09-16T00:43:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T00:43:24","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-16-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33931","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 16 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

No talks with U.S. until conditions are met Iran<\/p>\n

US Supreme Court blocks Trumps stricter mail voting rules<\/p>\n

Trump slams horrible Supreme Court mail-in ballot ruling<\/p>\n

Parents block KC old boys over concession<\/p>\n

NAF takes delivery of five new helicopters<\/p>\n

They are politically lazy Wike tackles APC govs over Rainbow Coalition pushback<\/p>\n

Niger Delta gets $160bn in 27 years Aig-Imoukhuede<\/p>\n

I had 18 phones in my bag Dele Momodu recalls near detention at UK airport<\/p>\n

Promiseland ends Tonto Dikehs ambassadorial deal<\/p>\n

Dangote IPO: Small investors to get priority if offer Is oversubscribed<\/p>\n

Otti targets 7 sectors to attract investments to Abia<\/p>\n

5 Android phones to consider as alternatives to the iPhone 18 Pro<\/p>\n

N30bn went missing in local govt, not Oyo finance ministry Adekanmbi<\/p>\n

NGE warns against harassment, intimidation of journalists<\/p>\n

Fuel crisis: Middle East war driving pain City Boy Movement<\/p>\n

N1.5m ransom recovered as police, Amotekun foil kidnappers in Ondo forest shootout<\/p>\n

Why VAR allowed Haalands goal against Man United Howard Webb<\/p>\n

Spain coach set to sign new deal after World Cup victory Reports<\/p>\n

Messi gets new coach as Kily Gonzalez takes charge at Inter Miami<\/p>\n

Etoo could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment<\/p>\n

Kings College: Workers threaten nationwide shutdown of Unity schools, ministry<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets 70% of Africas gas demand with higher production NUPRC<\/p>\n

Obi Media Office alleges rigging plan by 600 lecturers<\/p>\n

Parents block KC old boys over concession<\/p>\n

Catholic Diocese of Warri loses Ughelli parish priest at 60<\/p>\n

INEC to Nigerians: 2027 election outcome will reflect your will<\/p>\n

Army expansion to 12 divisions will boost security, economy COAS<\/p>\n

Breaking: Inflation rate falls to 15.39% in August NBS<\/p>\n

Textiles was my biggest business mistake Dangote<\/p>\n

Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining Dangote<\/p>\n

1,106 terrorists killed, 758 collaborators arrested -Abubakar<\/p>\n

2027: North mobilizes for Tinubu as Shekarau, Badaru, Lalong, others float new group<\/p>\n

347 displaced as mudslide, flood ravage Cross River<\/p>\n

Wikes Rainbow Coalition threat to APC Onoh<\/p>\n

Im not Makindes surrogate, Ive no godfather APM gov candidate, Adekanmbi<\/p>\n

Police warn against violence, hate speech ahead of 2027 polls<\/p>\n

Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 3 suspects in Ondo<\/p>\n

NDLEA dismantles industrial-scale meth lab in Oyo, nabs fleeing Mexican<\/p>\n

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

Police give N10.6m to families of 19 fallen officers in Kwara<\/p>\n

Firm warns against steep tax hike on sugary drinks<\/p>\n

Dele Momodu recounts near-detention at UK airport over 18 phones<\/p>\n

Power minister seeks EFCC intervention over vandalism, energy theft<\/p>\n

ASUU declares indefinite strike in LASU, other Lagos varsities<\/p>\n

Customs seize N5.5bn contraband-laden containers in Rivers<\/p>\n

NEMA begins flood preparedness training in Benue<\/p>\n

Suspected herders ambush DPOs escort, kill two officers in Benue<\/p>\n

Three injured as container truck crashes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway<\/p>\n

Davido backs Adeleke campaign spokesman for Osun reps seat<\/p>\n

Oyo enforces anti-open grazing law, impounds 10 cows<\/p>\n

Delta Assembly passes 13th-month salary bill for public servants<\/p>\n

Over N350m recovered from terrorist financiers in North-East Outgoing commander<\/p>\n

Inflation eases to 15.39% as food prices slow NBS<\/p>\n

2027: My support is for Tinubu, rainbow coalition not APC Wike<\/p>\n

Labour Party names new Sokoto gov candidate<\/p>\n

South African police hunt killers of seven women near Johannesburg<\/p>\n

INEC labels two Gombe LGAs high-risk for Saturday by-election<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests Mexican meth kingpin at Lagos airport, dismantles Ebonyi lab<\/p>\n

2027: AU delegation visits INEC to assess election preparedness<\/p>\n

Obi rejects Anambra debt claims, vows to end 2027 campaign if proven wrong<\/p>\n

FG backs 100-day tourism calendar to unlock $100bn economy<\/p>\n

Four cattle rustlers killed as security operatives recover 35 cows in Kwara<\/p>\n

32,000 Nigerians to get free tech skills, certifications from FG academy<\/p>\n

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

FG Expands TETFund ICT Experience Centres to 15 More Institutions, Inaugurates KWASU Facility<\/p>\n

2027: AU Commences Seven-day Preelection, Needs Assessment Mission in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Defence Ministry Partners FHA to Provide Affordable Housing for Staff<\/p>\n

100 Ilorin Students Benefit from Olododo Educational Support Initiative<\/p>\n

Inflation Eases to 15.39%<\/p>\n

2027: Uzodinmas Dismissal of Rainbow Coalition Threat To Tinubus Re-election, Says Group<\/p>\n

FG Begins Direct Relief Distribution to Victims of Disaster in Abia<\/p>\n

Wike: Rainbow Coalition for Tinubu, Not APC<\/p>\n

Obi Media Office Raises Alarm Over 600 Academics Endorsement of Tinubu<\/p>\n

Violence: Tinubu Risks Losing Enugu Votes in 2027, Says PDP Chieftain<\/p>\n

Joint Security Outfit Rescues 16-year-old Boy in Onitsha<\/p>\n

Shettima Back In Abuja After Attending BRICS Summit In India<\/p>\n

FG Moves To Unlock $100bn Tourism Economy<\/p>\n

NAPTIP, France Move to Dismantle Human Trafficking Networks<\/p>\n

NSCDC Busts 13 Suspects, Recovers 350m Stolen Cables, AK-47<\/p>\n

APCs 12.9m Membership Claim Fraud, Says ADC Group<\/p>\n

Gov Otus Northern C River Tour and the Promise of a New Dawn<\/p>\n

APC Govs: We Wont Support Any Political Arrangement Capable of Undermining Tinubus Re-election<\/p>\n

Obidient Connect Houston Holds Strategy Meeting Ahead of Oct 10 Major Fundraising Rally<\/p>\n

FG Signs 728.9bn Power Bond, Formalises Financing Deal to Offset Gencos Debt<\/p>\n

Lagos Can Become $1tn Economy Through Private-sector Partnership<\/p>\n

EFCC, FBI Probe Alleged Diversion of USAID Funds<\/p>\n

Lagos Can Become $1tn Economy Through Private-sector Partnership<\/p>\n

FG Inaugurates 14-man Cttee on Housing Sector Reforms<\/p>\n

Summit: NDCCITMA Woos Investors, Says Region Ready for Business<\/p>\n

FG Banks on Long-term Credit to Achieve Manufacturing Target<\/p>\n

Survey: Taxpayers Support Reform Objectives, Cautious About Challenges, Economic Pressures<\/p>\n

4.8m Electricity Customers Remain Unmetered as Penetration Climbs to 61.5%<\/p>\n

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

Stop Preparing For War In Space \u2014 China Tells US<\/p>\n

Trump Rejects Calls For Tighter AI Controls, Says US Must Stay Ahead Of China<\/p>\n

APC Demands Probe Of Reported Attacks On Offices, Vehicles In Kaduna<\/p>\n

Church Must Not Become Zombie, Must Speak Against Bad Governance \u2013 Anglican Bishop<\/p>\n

I Won\u2019t Help Politicians Win Elections In Their States \u2013 Wike<\/p>\n

IGP Urged To Probe Osun Killings, Political Violence<\/p>\n

24m Niger Deltans Are Multi-Dimensionally Poor \u2014 Okonjo-Iweala<\/p>\n

Adenifere Raises Alarm Over Insecurity In South West<\/p>\n

Abused Children Fear Speaking Out Against Trusted Adults\u2019 \u2014 Expert Tells Lagos Court<\/p>\n

Suspected Armed Herdsmen Attack Benue DPO\u2019s Convoy, Kill 2 Police Officers<\/p>\n

Guild Of Editors Tells FG, INEC To Protect Journalists, Ensure Fair 2027 Polls<\/p>\n

Bandits Kidnap Pregnant Woman, Baby, 6 Others In Kaduna Communities<\/p>\n

2027: Wike Dismisses APC Governors\u2019 Opposition To Rainbow Coalition<\/p>\n

Why Petrol Is Still Expensive In Nigeria \u2014 Dangote<\/p>\n

FG Backs 100-Day Tourism Calendar To Drive $100bn Economy<\/p>\n

NDLEA Dismantles Industrial Meth Lab, Arrests Mexican Drug Kingpin<\/p>\n

FG Expands Poverty Reduction Programme To Oyo, Enugu, Kebbi<\/p>\n

Why I\u2019m Not Bothered About Having A Male Heir \u2013 Dangote<\/p>\n

Northern Students Pass Vote Of Confidence On Defence Minister<\/p>\n

1.5m Jobs at Risk As CETA Bill Threatens Beverage Value Chain \u2013 Report<\/p>\n

Six Supporters Of Ex-IGP Die In Accident As APC, Nasarawa Govt Mourn<\/p>\n

China Imposes New Travel Restrictions Over \u2018National Security\u2019<\/p>\n

2027: Atiku will Win 19 Northern States, 3 In Southwest \u2014 Okonkwo<\/p>\n

You Can\u2019t Build A $1trn Economy By Impoverishing Nigerians, Atiku Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s $100bn Tourism Plan Requires Year-Round Strategy -Stakeholders<\/p>\n

N1,470\/Litre: ADC Warns Tinubu Over Petrol Price<\/p>\n

Austria Implements Headscarf Ban For Schoolgirls Under 14<\/p>\n

Banditry: HURIWA Hails Uba Sani On Land Recovery<\/p>\n

DMO Raises N748.64bn From September FGN Bond Auction<\/p>\n

\u200e\u201dHe\u2019s Simply The Best\u201d \u2013 Meghan Markle Celebrates Husband Prince Harry<\/p>\n

Davido Wins Album Of The Year With \u20185IVE\u2019 At AFRIMMA 2026<\/p>\n

Dangote\u2019s Net Worth Hits $51.3bn As Forbes Releases New Billionaire Ranking<\/p>\n

Stabbing Attack: Sokoto Govt Shuts Musa Lukuma Jumu\u2019at Mosque, Sets Up Ulamas\u2019 Panel<\/p>\n

Inflation Slows To 15.39% In August<\/p>\n

Canada Issues 188 Removal Orders, Deports 111 Over Organised Crime<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army Warns Of Possible Terror Attacks On Churches, Schools, NYSC Camps<\/p>\n

South Africa Police Probe Possible Serial Killings After 7 Women Found Dead<\/p>\n

Delta NUT Raises Alarm Over Shortage Of Teachers In Public Schools<\/p>\n

Tems Says She Has \u2018Left The Streets\u2019 After Getting Tired of Men Wasting Her Time<\/p>\n

Dangote Reflects On Legacy, Says His Three Daughters Are Enough<\/p>\n

Peter Obi Gives UNN Nod To Release Academic Records, Challenges Rivals<\/p>\n

2027: Wike Says Support For Tinubu Won\u2019t Stop PDP From Fielding Candidates<\/p>\n

Urea Overtakes Crude As Nigeria Flips 14-month US Trade Deficit To N797bn Surplus<\/p>\n

N100,000 Dangote Refinery Investment Can Make Investors Millionaires In Two Years \u2013 Dangote<\/p>\n

5 South African-Based Nigerians Face Up To 100 Years In US Prison<\/p>\n

Obi Media Office Says Tinubu Endorsement By 600 Lecturers Is Plan To Rig 2027<\/p>\n

Again, Motorists, Commuters Stranded Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Amidst Ongoing Repair Work<\/p>\n

We Won\u2019t Support Any Arrangement Detrimental To Tinubu\u2019s Re-election, Our Party\u2019s Candidates -APC Govs<\/p>\n

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

ASUU-LASU Declares Indefinite Strike Over Salary, Retirement Benefits<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu awards Quranic competition winner N20m<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s not just Hormuz\u2019, Dangote explains why petrol is expensive in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Atiku: Tinubu exporting wealth, importing hardship<\/p>\n

Editors raise alarm over harassment, prosecution of journalists<\/p>\n

Banditry: HURIWA Hails Uba Sani On Land Recovery<\/p>\n

INEC: Six parties to contest Kano Assembly by-election INEC<\/p>\n

Rainbow coalition: I cant help you win in your states, Wike hits back at APC Govs<\/p>\n

I have nothing to hide, Obi asks UNN to release his records<\/p>\n

I Paid What Was Due, Obi Rejects Anambra Debt Claim<\/p>\n

Divided loyalty, APC governors reject Wike-led Rainbow Coalition<\/p>\n

ALERT: Terrorists Planning Attacks On Worship Centres, Schools, NYSC Camps Police<\/p>\n

Kidnappers abandon victim near checkpoint amid police pursuit<\/p>\n

Sokoto: Weve Earmarked N500m for Learning Centres of Out-of-School Children<\/p>\n

NIGERIA DAILY: Why Are Petrol Prices Rising Despite Dangote Refinery<\/p>\n

Budget proposal: FG mandates MDAs to submit establishment<\/p>\n

No more white elephants projects Tinubu<\/p>\n

NDC fumes as thugs attack, disrupt meeting in Enugu<\/p>\n

2027: ADC warns INEC against using partisan lecturers as returning officers<\/p>\n

Primary poll: APCs approach to resolving crisis flawed Haske<\/p>\n

Boko Haram Invades Adamawa Community, Kills residents, burn down Houses<\/p>\n

Nigeria, India Target $15bn in bilateral trade, as Modi seeks new Crude Purchases<\/p>\n

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

ADC: Tinubu Turning Fuel Pump Price Into Instrument Of Punishment<\/p>\n

Banditry: HURIWA Hails Gov Sani Over Land Recovery<\/p>\n

Anambra Shifts Focus From Importation To Production<\/p>\n

Kings College Crisis: Aggrieved Protesters Lock Old Boys Out<\/p>\n

Sokoto Govt Constitutes Advisory Cttee To Probe Religious Controversy<\/p>\n

2027: Northern Politicians Unveil Campaign Council For Tinubus Re-Election<\/p>\n

2027: APC Group Warns Govs Against Sabotaging Candidates<\/p>\n

Traditional Rulers, Leaders Kick Against Exclusion Of Communities From OKFTZ<\/p>\n

Tinubu Hails Gov AbdulRazaq On His Turbaning As Sardauna Of Ilorin Emirate<\/p>\n

2027: Nobody Can Cage Amaechi, ADC Chieftain Tells Wikes Camp<\/p>\n

Electricity Consumers Advocate Transparency, Trust For Businesses<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery Shares: Sani Warns Investors Against Quick-Rich Expectations<\/p>\n

African Leaders Must Break Resource Curse For Continents Transformation Ex-Botswana President<\/p>\n

African Leaders Must Break Resource Curse For Continents Transformation Ex-Botswana President<\/p>\n

2027: My Rainbow Coalition For Tinubu Wont Create Confusion Wike<\/p>\n

African Leaders Must Break Resource Curse For Continents Transformation Ex-Botswana President<\/p>\n

African Leaders Must Break Resource Curse For Continents Transformation Ex-Botswana President<\/p>\n

Dangote: Textile Investment Was Biggest Mistake Of My Business Life<\/p>\n

2027: Endorsement Of 600 Dons For Tinubu Suggests Plot To Rig Election, POMR Alleges<\/p>\n

Obi Denies Leaving Debts, Challenges Anambra Govt To Prove Claims<\/p>\n

Dangote: Son Not Priority, Any Of My Three Daughters Can Lead Group<\/p>\n

Obi Welcomes Scrutiny Of Academic Records, Urges Candidates To Release Certificates<\/p>\n

Police Alert: Terrorists May Target Schools, Worship Centres, NYSC Camps<\/p>\n

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

ASUU declares indefinite strike across Lagos universities<\/p>\n

Lagos: Kings College workers block old boys as concession dispute deepens<\/p>\n

Alleged homicide: Appeal Court orders FHC CJ to reaasign case<\/p>\n

Oba of Benin urges continuity in governance, backs Tinubus re-election bid<\/p>\n

FG agreement: KASU committee seeks equal implementation for all staff<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Why northern youths are supporting Tinubu Official<\/p>\n

INEC ready to deploy over 1.4m personnel for 2027 elections Official<\/p>\n

Atiku is playing politics with subsidy and NELFUND<\/p>\n

Youth inclusion key to peacebuilding, good governance<\/p>\n

Banditry: HURIWA hails Uba Sani on land recovery<\/p>\n

Nigerias inflation falls to 15.39%<\/p>\n

Samuel Etoo faces fresh scrutiny as Cameroonian clubs demand graft probe<\/p>\n

2027 elections: INEC confirms Sankara as PDP candidate for Kano Central<\/p>\n

How 100-day tourism calendar will drive $100bn economic growth FG<\/p>\n

Abuja property: Ex- Abachas CSO Al-Mustapha, loses bid to appeal lower court ruling<\/p>\n

2027 polls: Makindes popularity points to APMs victory Party<\/p>\n

Fresh updates emerge on Poco Lees UK case as court fixes trial date<\/p>\n

Peter Obi dares UNN, others to release his academic records<\/p>\n

2027: I wont help anyone win elections in states Wike<\/p>\n

Osimhen celebrates wife Kim Stefanie with lavish birthday party<\/p>\n

2027: Shekarau, Lalong, other Northern political heavyweights plot Arewa campaign group for Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: APC governors vow to back Tinubu, reject alliances against party candidates<\/p>\n

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