{"id":34077,"date":"2026-10-08T04:13:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T04:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34077"},"modified":"2026-10-08T04:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T04:13:05","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-8-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34077","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 8 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump proposes $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in US<\/p>\n

Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, three killed<\/p>\n

2027: ADC wont condone rigging, says David Mark<\/p>\n

First Niger Bridge demarcation not demolished, FG dismisses rumour<\/p>\n

Ondo aircraft crash: Keyamo, air chief agree on safety collaboration<\/p>\n

Atiku decries collapse of agricultural exports<\/p>\n

Asaba massacre: FG to make reconciliation declaration Delta gov<\/p>\n

BPP urges CSOs to monitor projects, from contract to delivery<\/p>\n

Hit-and-run crash leaves Lagos teenager hospitalised<\/p>\n

Police repel bandit attacks in Katsina, rescue three victims<\/p>\n

84% of Nigerians willing to vote in 2027 Survey<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Abducted 20 corps members regain freedom<\/p>\n

FG releases eight-month allowance for non-academic tertiary workers<\/p>\n

Canada suspends mental illness assisted dying plans<\/p>\n

2027: ADC campaign council warns INEC against partisanship<\/p>\n

Declare state of emergency on substance abuse, mental health expert urges govt<\/p>\n

Enforcement of Copyright Act reducing piracy, says NCC<\/p>\n

INEC begins training for supervisors<\/p>\n

UNIOSUN releases 2026\/2027 cut-off marks, warns admission seekers against fraudsters<\/p>\n

2027: Ill reduce petrol price to N300 per litre if elected, says Duke<\/p>\n

Don seeks to promote feedback literacy among teachers, students<\/p>\n

NLC declares indefinite strike in FCT over teachers promotion, welfare<\/p>\n

Osun Rep candidate unveils 335-man campaign team, names Adeleke patron<\/p>\n

Ondo community appeals to Aiyedatiwa for development projects<\/p>\n

Ex-Barcelona player Pedro announces retirement from football<\/p>\n

Military air crashes: 10 incidents in five years trigger calls for reforms<\/p>\n

Police confirm bandits attack on Sokoto communities<\/p>\n

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

NSCIA Backs State Policing, Mobilises Muslims for 2027 Elections<\/p>\n

NLC Declares Indefinite Strike in FCT Over Teachers Welfare<\/p>\n

TUC Tells FG: Implement N800 to $1 Exchange Rate to Reduce Fuel Price<\/p>\n

FG Retrieves 50 Oil Fields from Defaulting Awardees, Insists on \u2018Drill-or-Drop\u2019 Policy<\/p>\n

APM Inaugurates Campaign Council, Says Its Poised to Win Two-thirds of 103m Votes<\/p>\n

Kwara LP Chair, Ajibade, Eulogises AbdulRazaq for Supporting Emergence of Youthful Guber Candidate, Rotational Balancing<\/p>\n

2027: Distrust, Vote Buying Threaten Turnout, Says Yiaga Africa<\/p>\n

FG Releases 8-Month Consolidated Allowance to Non-Academic Staff<\/p>\n

EU Releases 225,000 Humanitarian Aid for Conflict-Displaced Persons in Kebbi<\/p>\n

Amnesty International Demands Reinstatement of Plateau Child Rape Case<\/p>\n

Kenya Airways Confirms Death of Nigerian Passenger on Nairobi-Lagos Flight<\/p>\n

1,500 Delta Residents Benefit from Medical Outreach by AIPROW<\/p>\n

Supporters of Pastor Standing Trial for Marrying 75 Wives Attack Journalists<\/p>\n

Nigeria at Food Security Crossroads as Climate Crisis, Waste Reshape Future of Agriculture<\/p>\n

Appeal Court Begins Hearing SERAPs Appeal in N101m Defamation Judgment Debt Friday<\/p>\n

Breaking: 20 Kidnapped Corp Members, One Civilian Regain Freedom in Joint Military, DSS, Police Operation<\/p>\n

Atiku Accuses Tinubu Govt of Abandoning Farmers, Importing Food<\/p>\n

30% Value Addition Law Will Harness Nigerias Over $582bn Natural Resources Deposits<\/p>\n

ECOWAS Swears in Five Judges as Faye Demands Stronger Public Trust in Regional Justice<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Mondays Loss of Brave NAF Men and Women, a Painful Moment for Nigeria<\/p>\n

NUPRC at 5: Ill Use Nigerias Oil Resources to Build Modern Economy, Says President<\/p>\n

Ex-IGP Egbetokun to FG, States: Policing Poverty With Bullets Is a Losing Strategy<\/p>\n

INEC Demands Prompt Release of Remaining Budget for Seamless 2027 Polls<\/p>\n

2027: NDC Guber Candidate, Lulu-Briggs Targets $200 Billion Rivers Economy<\/p>\n

Donald Duke: Poverty, Insecurity Worsening, Nigeria Needs Competent Leadership<\/p>\n

President to Review National Defence Framework, Evaluates Ongoing Operations<\/p>\n

CBN Attributes Stronger Reserves to Remittances, Investment Inflows<\/p>\n

FG, Lagos Begin Push for 24-hour Power in Nigerias Commercial Corridor<\/p>\n

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

20 corps members: Police confirm rescue, vow to arrest suspects<\/p>\n

NAF crash: You didnt say you wouldnt return from Abuja Bakos partner<\/p>\n

Canada will not allow assisted suicide for those with only mental illness<\/p>\n

Presidency admits more Nigerians fell into poverty under Tinubu<\/p>\n

Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for Nigerian, other foreign students seeking US jobs<\/p>\n

All my respect Ronaldo celebrates Messi after Argentina retirement<\/p>\n

FG can increase workers salaries without raising minimum wage TUC<\/p>\n

Police parade suspects over Oyo family-of-six killings<\/p>\n

No federal project came to South-East before Tinubu Umahi<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Nigeria in state of war, TUC laments<\/p>\n

N70,000 minimum wage fails decent living Labour<\/p>\n

Army takes over Old Oyo Park as training ground<\/p>\n

Parents jubilate as abducted 20 NYSC prospective corps members regain freedom<\/p>\n

UBEC targets 2,200 new schools to cut out-of-school children<\/p>\n

2027: Dont serve APC, serve Nigeria ADC tells INEC<\/p>\n

59 years after Asaba massacre: Obasanjo seeks forgiveness, Asagba demands apology from sitting president<\/p>\n

Works Ministry debunks First Niger Bridge demarcation removal claims<\/p>\n

NLC shuts down FCT indefinitely<\/p>\n

(Photos) NAF plane crash: 72 hours after, main wreckage yet to be recovered in Ondo<\/p>\n

Tinubu imports food, abandons farmers Atiku<\/p>\n

2027: 61% of Nigerians fear election violence, 84% willing to vote Yiaga Africa<\/p>\n

Breaking: Military, DSS, police rescue 20 corps members, civilian in Imo<\/p>\n

2028 Olympics Race: Withdrawals will not affect Super Falcons against Comoros Eguavoen<\/p>\n

Super Eagles drop four places to 30th in latest FIFA rankings<\/p>\n

Igbokoda crash: Keyamo, Air Force chief agree to deepen aviation safety cooperation<\/p>\n

Umahi threatens EFCC, ICPC action against non-performing contractors<\/p>\n

2027 election cases: Your conduct will be monitored, CJN warns tribunal judges<\/p>\n

Emefiele not signatory to withdrawal of N124.86bn from FGs account Witness<\/p>\n

FCT police arrest woman over newborns death<\/p>\n

NAF Aircraft Crash: FG must prevent recurrence Tambuwal<\/p>\n

Obi mourns Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, says Nigeria needs more voices for peace, justice<\/p>\n

Madonna University: Give us second chance Expelled nursing student pleads over TikTok challenge<\/p>\n

Troops repel ISWAP assault in Borno, kill over 20 terrorists<\/p>\n

Unemployment has dropped to 5% under Tinubu Aremu<\/p>\n

Nasarawa Assembly probes multiple taxation of businesses<\/p>\n

FG releases 8-month consolidated allowance to non-academic staff<\/p>\n

Killings: Drop your ambition now, northern Islamic clerics tell Tinubu<\/p>\n

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

Corp members abducted in Imo regain freedom<\/p>\n

2027: If elected, Ill Bring Petrol Price Down To N300 per Litre Donald Duke<\/p>\n

2027: ADC Govship Candidate Vows to Lift Night Motorcycle Ban in Gombe<\/p>\n

Miners deaths: NBA seeks tough measures against abuse in custody<\/p>\n

Yobe: Boy Burns Stepmothers, Brothers to Death in Alleged Vengeance Attack<\/p>\n

FG bows to pressure, releases varsity workers arrears<\/p>\n

Borno: Troops repel Boko Haram attack, Kill 25 terrorists<\/p>\n

Messi scores as Argentine career ends<\/p>\n

Borno ADC leadership crisis deepens over govship ticket<\/p>\n

Kano APC warns members against anti-party activities<\/p>\n

Upload of approved logo by INEC ends uncertainty NDC<\/p>\n

14 suspected illegal miners arrested in Kogi<\/p>\n

Kano promotes 18,984 education workers, releases N235m<\/p>\n

FG seeks repositioning of MNJTF to tackle Lake Chad threats<\/p>\n

State police: 4 states approve constitutional amendment<\/p>\n

Sokoto govt moves to tackle low attendance in schools<\/p>\n

Shettima departs Abuja for Ethiopia<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Nigeria no longer dependent on oil revenue<\/p>\n

2027: Lagos, Kano, Kaduna top voters register<\/p>\n

Killings: MACBAN suspends cattle transportation to Plateau market<\/p>\n

Niger miners: Probe panel seeks 2-week extension<\/p>\n

Over 1000 Islamic clerics tell Tinubu to drop re-election bid<\/p>\n

Dangote, marketers rift deepens<\/p>\n

CBN to offer N900bn treasury bills as one-year rate falls<\/p>\n

CBN urges banks, others to support productive sectors<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs sustained investment to become Africas gas powerhouse<\/p>\n

BPE: Minimum compliance no longer enough in public service<\/p>\n

N100bn audit query: Again, FCT council chairmen shun Reps invitation<\/p>\n

Abuja hosts EU-Nigeria dialogue on carbon credit markets<\/p>\n

5 killed in suspected cult clash, police hunt gang leaders<\/p>\n

Court sentences man to death for killing father<\/p>\n

Corpse found with organs removed in Plateau community<\/p>\n

Woman jailed 14 years for stealing newborn, declared fugitive in Ekiti<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Presiding Over Collapse Of Nigerias Export Atiku<\/p>\n

Tinubu Making Bold Efforts To Reduce NDeltas Human Capital Devt Gap<\/p>\n

Well Not Accept Rigging Of 2027 Election ADC<\/p>\n

Bala Tasks New NUJ Chapel Leaders On Unity, Ethical Journalism<\/p>\n

20 Prospective NYSC Members Abducted, Released<\/p>\n

No Presence Of FG Infrastructure In SEast Before Present Administration Umahi<\/p>\n

2027: Ill Reduce Fuel Price To N300 Donald Duke<\/p>\n

Insecurity: State Police Must Protect Nigerians, Not Intimidate NUJ<\/p>\n

ADC To INEC: Be Neutral, Transparent In Conduct Of 2027 Polls<\/p>\n

Kaduna 2027: Crisis Hits ADC As Mikati Camp Rejects Ashirus Certificate Of Return<\/p>\n

Abbas Mourns Shariah Council Scribe, Nafiu Baba-Ahmed<\/p>\n

Umahi To Adebayo: Stop Insulting Tinubu, Youve Not Been Councillor<\/p>\n

Lassa Fever Kills 18 In Benue<\/p>\n

2027: Shehu Sani Urges Candidates Affected By SCourt Ruling To Reconsider Participation<\/p>\n

2027: Shehu Sani Urges Candidates Affected By SCourt Ruling To Reconsider Participation<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery Reduces Diesel Gantry Price By N80 Per Litre<\/p>\n

2027: Shehu Sani Urges Candidates Affected By SCourt Ruling To Reconsider Participation<\/p>\n

Customs plans To Review Demand Notice Process, Staff Training<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria university workers strike averted as FG releases 8 months salary arrears<\/p>\n

Breaking: 20 abducted NYSC corps members regain freedom 7 days after<\/p>\n

2027: Umahi tackles SDP presidential candidate Adebayo over Tinubus criticism<\/p>\n

ACF mourns victims killed in military plane crash, seeks thorough probe<\/p>\n

CAN demands transparent probe into Ondo Air Force crash<\/p>\n

NOUN matriculates 23,885 students<\/p>\n

Former UFC security guard Everett wins fighter contract<\/p>\n

Abacha family property dispute: Advocate urges parties to embrace arbitration<\/p>\n

Ebola scare: NCDC heightens alert in Nigeria as Kenya confirms imported case<\/p>\n

Man who attempted to open Kenya Airways emergency exit on Lagos-bound flight dies<\/p>\n

Donald Duke promises N300 petrol if elected president<\/p>\n

NLC directs FCT workers to begin indefinite strike<\/p>\n

Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint dies at 102<\/p>\n

Arteta signs new Arsenal contract<\/p>\n

Makinde to Nigerians: Collect your PVCs, get ready to vote massively in 2027 elections NigeriaCurrent Affairs<\/p>\n

Peter Obi visits Air Force headquaters, signs condolence register for crash victims<\/p>\n

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