{"id":34061,"date":"2026-10-05T05:33:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T05:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34061"},"modified":"2026-10-06T17:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T17:22:00","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-5-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34061","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 5 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No military solution to Middle East war, Iran tells US<\/p>\n<p>Obi Cubana urges entrepreneurs to embrace discipline, diversification<\/p>\n<p>INEC to unveil 2027 election preparations as 100-day countdown begins<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Zamfara unveils 95km road to reconnect farming communities<\/p>\n<p>70 days of drama, disqualifications, twists as BBNaija S11 reaches grand finale<\/p>\n<p>Ogun ADC cautions members against litigation, urges dialogue<\/p>\n<p>Police, Army step up efforts to rescue abducted corps members<\/p>\n<p>Northern senators seek military action against Adamawa insurgents<\/p>\n<p>Oyo, Imo collaborate to rescue 20 abducted corps members<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue kidnapped victim in Delta, arrest five suspects<\/p>\n<p>ADC seeks explanation from Zulum over viral Tinubu must go arrest directive<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: NSCDC warns against misinformation, fake videos<\/p>\n<p>Reject politicians who ignore your calls, messages, Ogun monarch urges residents<\/p>\n<p>2027: God, voters determine political power, Edo monarch tells APC candidate<\/p>\n<p>Police confirm Lakurawa attack on Sokoto community<\/p>\n<p>Rainbow coalition: APC leaders petition NWC, demand sanction of ex-Benue chair<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA intercepts N5bn drugs at ports, arrests Milan-bound businessman<\/p>\n<p>US Marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder<\/p>\n<p>Indians protest election chief as police probe harassment claims<\/p>\n<p>Abia students emerge best in Qatar debate competition<\/p>\n<p>NYSC kidnap: Osun NURTW decries insecurity on highways<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ADC Campaign Council Faults Zulum Over Alleged Threat to Arrest Tinubu Must Go Protesters<\/p>\n<p>Corporal Punishment Ban: Stakeholders Seek Clearer Discipline Framework, More Counsellors<\/p>\n<p>Ajaero: Tinubu\u2019s \u2018Age of Prosperity\u2019 Yet to Reach Nigerian Workers<\/p>\n<p>FG Lists Achievements in Gas Sector, Puts FID Projects at $3.5 Billion<\/p>\n<p>Sacrifices of Our Fallen Heroes ll Not Be in Vain, Says Naval Spokesperson<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC DG Seeks Foreign Partners Support For Local Vaccine Production<\/p>\n<p>Shettima Arrives Katsina to Inaugurate 11.2km Roads, Launch 230 Mass Transit Vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Benue APC Leaders Petition NWC, Demand Suspension of Ex-Chairman Over Alleged Anti-party Activities<\/p>\n<p>2027: We Have PVC, Not AK-47, ADC Fires Back At Edo APC<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>North should not use population to challenge power rotation Yari<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapped NYSC members still in captivity<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers torture 20 corps members, reduce ransom to N100m \u2014 Relatives<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria owes women economy worthy of their labour Shettima Nigerianbusiness news<\/p>\n<p>2027: ADC accuses APC of threatening voters with AK-47<\/p>\n<p>Wike presses Amaechi on $308m power plants proceeds<\/p>\n<p>Shettimas Caracas claim indicts APC, Buhari ADC campaign<\/p>\n<p>NANS targets 10m students for 2027 elections<\/p>\n<p>Navy disrupts 2 illegal refineries, recovers 58,000 litres<\/p>\n<p>2027: Enugu East is bleeding Nweke<\/p>\n<p>Labour strike, referendum on Tinubus 2027 bid Makinde campaign<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue 42 kidnapped victims, arrest 96 suspects<\/p>\n<p>Flood affects 1,020 residents, damages 278 shelters<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus pipeline deals stink of campaign financing -Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Nine Zamfara Assembly members defect to APC<\/p>\n<p>NNPC cuts liabilities by N19.6trn as assets fall<\/p>\n<p>Just in: Kidnappers torture 20 corps members, demand N5m each<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias welfare hampered by systemic corruption Ugorji Nigerianbusiness news<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu wants stronger NEPAD cooperation, urges African countries to embrace Peace<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi incapable of earning a living outside public office, APC declares<\/p>\n<p>APCs cruel mockery of Amaechi cant hide Tinubus misery ADC PCC<\/p>\n<p>Sokoto spends N3.5bn on WAEC, NECO, NABTEB fees<\/p>\n<p>Killing farmers attacks Nigerias food security Kyari<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria cannot progress on voodoo governance Bakare<\/p>\n<p>How bus driver nearly landed in jail after accepting energy drink parcel<\/p>\n<p>After 3-day warning strike, public servants give FG fresh ultimatum<\/p>\n<p>WAEC appoints Suleiman Kum as Nigeria office head<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA intercepts N5bn Loud, codeine consignments at ports<\/p>\n<p>2027: Gbenga Hashim, Adebayo economic policies deserve public attention NLC<\/p>\n<p>Vaccine production delay stalls WHO Level 4 NAFDAC<\/p>\n<p>US Marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court Verdict: Aggrieved APC Govs Weigh Options As INEC Set To Release Candidates List<\/p>\n<p>Yobe Govt Settles N6bn Pension, Gratuity Claims Of 4,271 LG Retirees<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders Seek Improved Conditions As World Marks Teachers\u2019 Day<\/p>\n<p>2027: NGE Demands 50% Presidential Threshold, Timely Resolution Of Election Disputes<\/p>\n<p>Reactions As Nigeria Repays N11.2trn Oil-backed Loans With 340m Barrels Of Crude<\/p>\n<p>APC Knocks Amaechi Over Claim He Couldn\u2019t Afford Mother\u2019s Medication<\/p>\n<p>SERAP Gives Tinubu 7 Days To Account For N94.4bn Petroleum Revenues, Gas Flaring Penalties<\/p>\n<p>2027: Zamfara ADC Demands Review Of Political Campaign Permit Fees<\/p>\n<p>US Marine Arrested Over Suspected Murder Of Japanese Woman In Okinawa<\/p>\n<p>Kebbi Governor Plans Military Base in Bandit- Affected Communities<\/p>\n<p>New Army Formations To Strengthen Response To Security Threats \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>FG Trains 80,000 Nigerians, Flags Off Fresh 900 Trainees In Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Nobody Will Be Unjustly Arrested, Molested Under Me \u2013 Obi<\/p>\n<p>2027: Nobody Has Monopoly Of Rascality \u2013 Obi<\/p>\n<p>2027: We\u2019re More Prepared Than We Were In 2023 \u2013 Obi<\/p>\n<p>APM Governorship Candidate Launches N200m Bursary Scheme For Bauchi Students<\/p>\n<p>Wike Tackles Amaechi Over $308m Power Plants Sale<\/p>\n<p>BBNaija S11; Barry Becomes 1st Housemate To Be Evicted In Grand Finale<\/p>\n<p>Harry And Meghan Enjoy Pub Lunch Like \u2018Locals\u2019 In 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