{"id":33936,"date":"2026-09-17T02:04:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T02:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33936"},"modified":"2026-09-17T02:04:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T02:04:56","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-17-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33936","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 17 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Oil prices rise on Saudi supply concern, brent hits $108<\/p>\n

Messi signs deal to take full ownership of Spanish Club<\/p>\n

EFCC threatens prosecution of lawyers charging clients in dollars<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests 6, busts industrial meth lab, Mexican cartel kingpin nabbed at Lagos airport<\/p>\n

Tinubu mourns veteran actor Olu Jacobs<\/p>\n

N1.35bn fraud trial: Witnesses exonerate companies linked to Sule Lamido<\/p>\n

2027: Im for inclusive government that represent all interests PRP presidential aspirant<\/p>\n

Unpaid care work holding back womens economic potential FG<\/p>\n

NAF receives 5 helicopters to boost fight against insecurity<\/p>\n

Manchester United consider Antonio Conte as possible Carrick replacement<\/p>\n

SOS Villages seek stronger alternative care system for Nigerian children<\/p>\n

Edo woos investors with faster approvals, tax reforms<\/p>\n

2027: INEC reiterates commitment to fair, credible poll<\/p>\n

Stakeholders want accountable financing for education ahead 2026 GPE summit<\/p>\n

Messi named in Argentina squad for emotional farewell against Benin<\/p>\n

Lugbe residents hail Wike s development strides, advocates intervention in land encroachment<\/p>\n

Nigeria flips US trade balance to N797bn surplus after 14-month deficit<\/p>\n

Zulum pledges support for Tax Ombuds regional headquarters in Maiduguri<\/p>\n

INEC reaffirms commitment to transparent, credible 2027 elections<\/p>\n

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

Court awards Kim Kardashian 1 over $6m Paris robbery<\/p>\n

Killings: Osun wont shield perpetrators, says govs aide<\/p>\n

ECOWAS court urges journalists to pressure govts on judgment compliance<\/p>\n

No fee hike under Kings College concession FG<\/p>\n

Iran war triggers cooking gas supply crunch, Nigeria hit<\/p>\n

FG plans call centre to resolve power complaints<\/p>\n

2027: Utomi leads talks with Atiku, Obi on single candidate<\/p>\n

Endless repairs, endless anguish on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway<\/p>\n

Tinubu forgave Northern govs who opposed him in 2023, says Shettima<\/p>\n

Kings College deal wont affect other unity colleges FG<\/p>\n

NAssembly sends 2026 constitution amendment bill to states<\/p>\n

90% of Nigerians lack formal pension coverage Report<\/p>\n

Sanusi admits blocking telcos from banking was wrong<\/p>\n

Lagos, Ogun deploy traffic officers to tackle Lagos-Ibadan Expressway gridlock<\/p>\n

NLC demands emergency palliatives, wage awards as petrol hits 1,430\/litre<\/p>\n

Supreme Court dismisses Gabams appeal, confirms Gombe as SDP chair<\/p>\n

Canada invites 250 senior managers to apply for permanent residence<\/p>\n

Peter Obi backs Dangote refinery IPO, urges Nigerians to invest<\/p>\n

2027: Obidient movement questions INEC chairmans whereabouts<\/p>\n

FG inaugurates 3MW solar plant, trains 300 students<\/p>\n

Army rescues 31 kidnap victims, kills terrorist kingpin in Kebbi, Katsina<\/p>\n

Medical tests key to Nigerias health security, says FG<\/p>\n

Tinubu mourns Olu Jacobs, calls him creative industry giant<\/p>\n

FG adopts new system to curb waste in healthcare spending<\/p>\n

Bolt sees 92% spike in Nigerian driver registrations after Uber exit<\/p>\n

SCourt reserves judgment in ZLP, INEC electoral dispute<\/p>\n

Meet the Scottish teen brothers close to Uganda international debut<\/p>\n

Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of red line<\/p>\n

NCDMB promotes reading culture with fifth book event in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Ekiti varsity spends N4bn on pension, gratuity in five years<\/p>\n

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

Court Permits Atiku to Serve Tinubu Alleged Certificate Forgery Suit Through APC<\/p>\n

Navy Hails Conviction of Nine Crude Oil Thieves in Uyo<\/p>\n

National Assembly Transmits Constitution Alteration Bill to 36 State Assemblies<\/p>\n

Sanusi: I Was Wrong to Delay Telcos Entry into Nigerias Financial Services<\/p>\n

Supreme Court Reverses Judgment on ZLP, INEC Electoral Act Dispute<\/p>\n

Experts Seek Stronger Patient Safety Framework In Nigeria<\/p>\n

After 30 Years, JAMB Admits UTME is Outdated, Moves to Scrap Subject-Only Test<\/p>\n

Plateau Lauds Army Chief for Establishing New Units to Protect Vulnerable Communities<\/p>\n

Tinubu Mourns Veteran Nollywood Actor, Olu Jacobs<\/p>\n

FG Declares Elimination of Child Labour National Priority<\/p>\n

Alaibe: Niger Delta Must Break From Six Decades of Extraction<\/p>\n

SDP Presidential Candidate Hails Supreme Court Verdict, Says Ruling Ends Partys Leadership Crisis<\/p>\n

FG Sets December Deadline for 95% NIN Coverage<\/p>\n

Kwankwasiyya Accuses Kano of Blocking Federal Projects, Political Intimidation<\/p>\n

Dangote Lauds NGX Group Leadership for Transforming Nigerias Bourse<\/p>\n

Workers Groan As Army, Boat Owners Seek Settlement Over 23 Months Unpaid Rental Services<\/p>\n

Travel Advisory: Diversion Imminent as Maiden Victoria Island Carnival Promises Cultural Spectacle<\/p>\n

Buy Interest in Aradel, 33 Others Lift Stock Market by N651.78bn<\/p>\n

FG Kicks off Payment of Additional Exit Benefits Scheme to Retirees<\/p>\n

NFEM FX Turnover Hits $1.45bn in One Day, Weekly Volume Jumps 47%<\/p>\n

Financial Markets Dealers: N3.56tn Liquidity Inflow Expected This Week<\/p>\n

Messi to End Argentina Career with Benin Rep. Friendly<\/p>\n

Decision Looms After FIFA Completes Two-day Fact-finding Mission to Nigeria<\/p>\n

Power Minister Takes Vandalism, Energy Theft Cases to EFCC<\/p>\n

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

ASUU faults FG, states over unpaid salaries, 2025 agreement<\/p>\n

CAN dismisses rumour of Alias plan to demolish Secretariat<\/p>\n

State police\/constitution amendment: NASS gives 36 state assemblies 30 days to respond<\/p>\n

Man United crash out of League Cup after blowing 2-0 lead against Brighton<\/p>\n

Shettima commissions 4,000 job-capacity garment factory, revenue service house in Kwara<\/p>\n

Fuel price: NLC demands wage awards, crude for refineries<\/p>\n

One dead as Taraba records first diphtheria case<\/p>\n

FIFA to review Infantinos shelved World Cup investment plan<\/p>\n

Energy costs rise as gas hits 1,500\/kg<\/p>\n

South Africas Ramaphosa withdraws from duties over ill health<\/p>\n

Tinubu directs states, MDAs to implement action plan against child labour<\/p>\n

Facebook, TikTok shut down in Equatorial Guinea<\/p>\n

INEC: Amupitan away on official assignment<\/p>\n

No going back on concession Education Minister<\/p>\n

2027: Obidient Movement demands INEC Chairman Amupitans whereabouts<\/p>\n

NIMC, one of Tinubus clearest delivery stories Akume<\/p>\n

Why FG should write off airlines legacy debts Finchglow GMD<\/p>\n

Navy hails conviction of nine crude oil thieves<\/p>\n

Peter Obi urges Nigerians to buy Dangote Refinery shares Nigerianpolitical news<\/p>\n

2027: S’Court reserves judgment in appeal to restore voided portions of Electoral Act<\/p>\n

NMDPRA targets $10bn gas investments through de-risking<\/p>\n

Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing Power Minister<\/p>\n

Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Katsina, Kebbi<\/p>\n

At least 82 people killed in Sudan gold mine collapse<\/p>\n

Supreme Court dismisses appeal, ends Gabam SDP dispute<\/p>\n

Liquidation: 13 directors served with court order over NICON Insurance assets<\/p>\n

Navy rescues 3 stowaways hidden in ships propeller compartment<\/p>\n

Niger Delta must shift from oil to production Alaibe<\/p>\n

2027: Utomi-led MCE begins opposition coalition talks<\/p>\n

US trade barriers report: Customs tackles port bottlenecks<\/p>\n

WPRF: IGP Disu confirms attendance, pledges police support<\/p>\n

Arms influx: Customs interceptions commendable NCMDLCA<\/p>\n

SEDC agro-mechanisation project set for Enugu flag-off<\/p>\n

Petrol could hit 5,000 under Tinubu, SDPs Adebayo warns<\/p>\n

6 countries where Nigerians, other foreigners can get 10-yr multiple-entry visa<\/p>\n

South Africa faults US over new visa restrictions<\/p>\n

FG targets 95% NIN enrolment by December<\/p>\n

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

Facebook, TikTok Shut Down In Equatorial Guinea After VP Corruption Video<\/p>\n

Plateau Killings: IGP Disu Visits State, Assures Residents Of Justice<\/p>\n

2027: NHRC Warns Politicians Against Hate Speech, Violence, Vote-Buying<\/p>\n

Nasarawa Police Pay N30.8m Insurance Benefits To Families Of Deceased Officers<\/p>\n

Wike Is An Asset To APC, Has Sacrificed For Tinubu \u2013 Kano Lawmaker<\/p>\n

Kwankwasiyya Blames Government Interference For Kano Anti-Graft Chairman\u2019s Resignation<\/p>\n

2027: Gov Eno, INEC, Security Agencies, Others Task Parties On Credible Polls<\/p>\n

Nigeria Plans Broadening Crude Swap Initiative To Cut Local Petroleum Refining Cost<\/p>\n

Nigeria Lacks Export Potential For Banana Despite Being West Africa\u2019s Biggest Producer- Report<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Manufacturing Sector Reports Strongest Performance In August 2026 Despite Headwinds<\/p>\n

There Is No Confirmed Case Of Diphtheria In Enugu \u2013 Enugu Govt.<\/p>\n

Diphtheria: Taraba Officials Differ Over Cases, Death<\/p>\n

Kano PDP Affirms Abacha As Governorship Candidate<\/p>\n

Uba Sani Redeems Pledge To Kaduna\u2019s Innovators<\/p>\n

\u200eBREAKING: Ondo Herbal Concoction: 170 Affected As Death Toll Hits 49 \u200e<\/p>\n

Tinubu Forgave Northern Governors Who Worked Against Him in 2023\u2019\u2014Shettima<\/p>\n

Kaduna APC Condemns Violence, Wants Police To Probe Attacks<\/p>\n

Messi Included In Argentina Squad For Farewell Match Against Benin<\/p>\n

US Tightens Visa Rules For South Africans Over Racial Policy Dispute<\/p>\n

Ranchers Bees Switch Adopted Home Ground To Sani Abacha Stadium<\/p>\n

9 In 10 Nigerian Adults Lack Formal Pension Cover-Report<\/p>\n

NASS Transmits Constitution Alteration Bill To 36 States For Consideration<\/p>\n

Bank Account Numbers Don\u2019t Equal Financial Inclusion\u2014Emir Sanusi<\/p>\n

EU To Introduce New Measures As Climate Change Intensifies- Von Der Leyen<\/p>\n

2027: Cross River PDP Governorship Candidate Alleges State Govt Sponsoring Cult Violence<\/p>\n

SDP\u2019s Adebayo Warns Petrol May Hit \u20a65,000 If Tinubu Wins 2nd Term<\/p>\n

Tinubu Directs NIMC To Achieve 95% NIN Coverage By December 2026<\/p>\n

NIMC Enrolment Hits Over 140m In Three Years \u2014 FG<\/p>\n

South African President Withdraws From Public Engagements Over Ill Health<\/p>\n

BREAKING: No Going Back On Concession \u2014 Education Minister<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Indigenous Energy Operators Sustains Growth Through Restructuring<\/p>\n

African Gas Industry Confronts Investment, Infrastructure Challenges<\/p>\n

Police Withdraw Charge Against Businessman, Cite New Evidence<\/p>\n

Boat Mishap Claims 8 Lives On Ikang-Cameroon Route In Cross River, 5 Rescued<\/p>\n

Oyo: FG Extends Technology-driven Empowerment To Fight Economic Hardship<\/p>\n

INEC Begins Disability Engagement Ahead Of 2027 Elections<\/p>\n

Tinubu Tasks Governors, Employers, Communities On Ending Child Labour<\/p>\n

IPCR Calls For Increased Investment In Peacebuilding<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery IPO Could Add $60bn to NGX Market Cap \u2014 Minister<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Farm Produce Inflation Surges To 21.99% In August<\/p>\n

North West Troops Rescue 31 Kidnapped Victims, Kill 2 Terrorists In Katsina, Kebbi<\/p>\n

IGP Assures Protection Of 3,000 Delegates At Global PR Conference In Nigeria<\/p>\n

Repair Of First Niger Bridge: Boat Accident Claims Lives, Others Missing<\/p>\n

Five Dead As NBC4 News Helicopter Crashes Near Fatal Bus Wreck In Los Angeles<\/p>\n

FG Unveils 3MW Mini-grid Yakubu Gowon Varsity, Plans National Power Complaints Centre<\/p>\n

US Imposes Visa Restrictions On South African Officials<\/p>\n

Port Efficiency Vital To Nigeria\u2019s $1trn Economy Goal \u2013 NPERA<\/p>\n

Eto\u2019o Faces Probe Over Alleged \u20ac567,000 Russia Payment<\/p>\n

APM Accuses Tinubu Of Vote Buying With Devt Commission Funds<\/p>\n

Police Take Over King\u2019s College Premises Amid Protest Over Concession<\/p>\n

US Court Orders Floyd Mayweather\u2019s Daughter Yaya To Pay $50m Over 2020 Stabbing Incident<\/p>\n

FIFA Intervention Offers Fresh Hope For Nigeria Football \u2014 Odegbami<\/p>\n

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

Minister defends Kings College concession, cites infrastructure decay<\/p>\n

Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari visits Atiku Abubakar<\/p>\n

Killings: IGP visits Plateau, vows to address insecurity<\/p>\n

Supreme Court affirms Gombe as SDP chairman<\/p>\n

Sanusi: I was wrong to delay telcos entry into Nigerias financial services<\/p>\n

Shettima: Only 6 Of 19 Northern Governors Supported Tinubu<\/p>\n

Anambra Debt Row: Presidency dares Obi To quit 2027 race<\/p>\n

Anambra: Obi left 8 External Loans, No Record Of N2.1bn Ecological Fund<\/p>\n

Man remanded for allegedly killing friend with cutlass<\/p>\n

Stop Talking, Go And Work, Tinubu Campaign Spokesperson Tells Wike, APC Govs<\/p>\n

Court grants Atikus motion to serve Tinubu documents through APC<\/p>\n

Gov Dauda Lawal To Attend UN General Assembly In New York<\/p>\n

How Nigerian Social Media Growth Platforms Are Expanding Across West and East Africa<\/p>\n

SDPs Adebayo: Nigerians Will Buy Fuel at N5k per Liter if Tinubu Wins 2nd Term<\/p>\n

Lagos-Ibadan gridlock: Motorists trapped for hours, spend night on highway<\/p>\n

ASUU declares indefinite strike in 3 Lagos universities<\/p>\n

JAMB shifts 2027 UTME first session arrival time to 7:30am<\/p>\n

Power minister seeks EFCC action on vandalism, energy theft<\/p>\n

Sokoto govt sets up panel to probe Lukuwas Sharia issues<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise 1,106 terrorists in Borno<\/p>\n

Kings College crisis deepens as workers reject strike suspension<\/p>\n

Six SDP supporters die in Nasarawa road crash<\/p>\n

FG to expand digital learning to 15 states<\/p>\n

Police arrest 70 suspects over robbery video<\/p>\n

Small businesses in Abuja struggle amidst rising energy cost<\/p>\n

Man electrocuted while vandalising transformer in Rivers<\/p>\n

NDLEA seizes N2bn worth of illicit drug in Delta<\/p>\n

2 arrested over alleged transportation of equipment to mining site<\/p>\n

Ondo police nab 3 suspected kidnappers, rescue 2 victims<\/p>\n

Suspected kidnapper picked from a hotel in Edo<\/p>\n

Vote-buying: Trumps troubling message to young democracies<\/p>\n

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

Obi Vs Anambra Gov:You left N127.4b debts Soludo; No, I paid all debts, handed N2.1b Ecological fund -PO<\/p>\n

Fake report of tax protest in Enugu, handiwork of a desperate opposition -Govt<\/p>\n

APC Group, Wike Trade Fire Over Rainbow Coalition Ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

Youth groups hail Tinubu for establishing NCDC<\/p>\n

JAMB inaugurates committee to overhaul UTME with life skills, critical thinking<\/p>\n

Situation Room flags voter intimidation, impunity ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

Nigerian Film Corporation mourns Olu Jacobs Nigerianpolitical news<\/p>\n

SEDC initiates agro-mechanised projects across South-East senatorial districts.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock: Abiodun Deploys TRACE, Warns Motorists Against One-Way Driving<\/p>\n

Customs Moves To Protect Local Production, Seizes N5.53bn Contraband<\/p>\n

Power, Trade, Digital Inclusion In Focus As Abia Hosts British Deputy High Commissioner<\/p>\n

Rainbow Coalition Is Not APC, It Must Not Be Allowed, Group Warns Wike<\/p>\n

Ekiti Wins Most Active Tourism State Award For Third Consecutive Year At Akwaaba 2026<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery IPO: Obi Urges Nigerians To Buy Shares Oil& Gas<\/p>\n

Power, Trade, Digital Inclusion In Focus As Abia Hosts British Deputy High Commissioner<\/p>\n

2027: NDC Picks Shugaba-Abdullahi As Nasarawa Govship Candidate<\/p>\n

2027: PDP Urges Gov AbdulRazaq To Rein In Political Thugs<\/p>\n

Pressure: Kano Anti-Corruption, Saidu Yahaya Boss Resigns<\/p>\n

Power, Trade, Digital Inclusion In Focus As Abia Hosts British Deputy High Commissioner<\/p>\n

NCDMB Extends Local Content Drive To Intellectual Development<\/p>\n

I Want To Visit Ekiti, Botswana High Commissioner<\/p>\n

Ekiti Wins Most Active Tourism State Award For Third Consecutive Year At Akwaaba 2026<\/p>\n

2027: If Tinubu Is Re-Elected, Fuel Price Could Reach 5,000 Adebayo<\/p>\n

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