{"id":34096,"date":"2026-10-13T23:54:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34096"},"modified":"2026-10-13T23:54:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:54:01","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-14-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34096","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 14 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Pope Leos lung surgery successful Vatican<\/p>\n

7,000 Nigerian refugees voluntarily return home in 2026 Minister<\/p>\n

Haitian-Canadian novelist denies using AI for breakthrough debut novel<\/p>\n

Fubara lauds IGs neutrality during Rivers crisis<\/p>\n

Gas pipeline: Host communities give NNPCL, PINL two-week ultimatum over unpaid allowances<\/p>\n

Delta NDC gov campaign organisation seeks increase in bursary for students<\/p>\n

Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign over misconduct allegations<\/p>\n

Edo-Delta Customs command unveils strategy to meet N209bn target<\/p>\n

Nigerias daily oil production peaks at 1.84m barrels in September NUPRC<\/p>\n

NCC registers 231m devices, moves against unapproved access to networks<\/p>\n

Terrorists using social media, crypto to recruit, fund attacks Ribadu, AU<\/p>\n

Senate seeks emergency funds to combat Cross River erosion<\/p>\n

EFCC warns Nigerian girls against sextortion, cybercrime<\/p>\n

Oyo speaker mourns corps member killed in autocrash<\/p>\n

One injured as fire destroys bungalow in Lagos<\/p>\n

Diphtheria: APC campaign questions Oyos N9.8bn immunisation funds<\/p>\n

NDelta communities raise fresh concerns over oil spills, gas leaks<\/p>\n

Coastal Highway: APM campaign council demands full disclosure of contract details<\/p>\n

Account for Tambuwals eight-year record, Sokoto APC challenges ADC gov candidate AccessServices<\/p>\n

Wikes aide fires back at Atikus media adviser over TV chat costs<\/p>\n

Reps panel clears PINL, Okunbor of corruption allegations, backs pipeline contract extension<\/p>\n

Ayra Starr announces 20-city world tour for Starrgirl<\/p>\n

2027: Agbakoba urges presidential candidates to state positions on petrol pricing<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks Senate approval to pay Yobe N100.5bn for airport<\/p>\n

NAF sets up 12-member board to probe Ondo air crash<\/p>\n

Tinubu transmits NDLEA, NSIB amendment bills to Senate<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu: Corruption Cant Be Uprooted in Nigeria Without Independent, Reform Minded Bench<\/p>\n

Reps Panel Passes Vote of Confidence in Tinubu, NNPCL, PINL Over Pipeline Security Gains<\/p>\n

Nigeria Elected into UN Human Rights Council<\/p>\n

Again, SERAPs Appeal against N100m Judgment Stalls over Procedural Complications<\/p>\n

Shell Quits Domestic Gas Distribution, Sells SNG To Nigerian Firm, Vaaris Energy<\/p>\n

2027: Bende Traditional Rulers Disown LP Candidate Anyaso on Rotation Document, Allege Forgery<\/p>\n

Army Chief: Contemporary Threats Demand Coordinated Military Capabilities<\/p>\n

APC Appoints Wike, Adeleke, Soludo Campaign Coordinators, As Party Rejigs PCC List<\/p>\n

Arise News Bars Anthony Kila From Network Following Academic Credentials Allegations ReadDaily News<\/p>\n

Nigeria Records 1,134 Confirmed Cases of Lassa Fever, 267 Deaths Since January<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Cannot Afford Another Cycle of Instability<\/p>\n

Bandits Kill Immigration Officer In Niger, Injure Another<\/p>\n

IMF: Poverty Remains High in Nigeria Despite Economic Growth<\/p>\n

Tinubus Achievements: Delta Deputy Gov, Diaspora Nigerians Disagree in Atlanta<\/p>\n

Stop Dividing South-east for Selfish Political Interests, Ebonyi Group Tackles Umahi<\/p>\n

Only 22.8% Metering Achieved as Deadline Looms for $500m WBank Scheme<\/p>\n

FG Recommits to EITI, Vows Tighter Oil Revenues Oversight<\/p>\n

FG Moves to Stem Vandalism in Power Sector, Inaugurates Cttee<\/p>\n

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

Forex inflow rises 23% to $35 billion<\/p>\n

Pension: Why we re targeting informal sector- Pencom D-G<\/p>\n

Olympics: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set up Morocco clash<\/p>\n

Tinubu to Judiciary: Seal loopholes criminals exploit to escape justice<\/p>\n

Senate bill to decriminalise attempted suicide passes second reading<\/p>\n

2027: INEC meets security agencies, party leaders, others in Lagos<\/p>\n

Shell to sell Nigeria domestic gas business to Vaaris Energy<\/p>\n

Step-by-step guide: How to locate your home, check your name, address on Nigerias new postcode system<\/p>\n

FG targets $500m climate investment, approves N83.2bn Keyamo<\/p>\n

Four-year courses must end in four years, Alausa tells varsities as FG unveils new agreement<\/p>\n

Tinubu writes Senate, forwards 5 bills on drug enforcement, transport, others<\/p>\n

English football regulator chief threatens to resign over Man City interference<\/p>\n

Infantino received undisclosed $1.72m World Cup payment Reports<\/p>\n

NNPCs 2026 revenue hits N28.5trn, jumps 21% in August<\/p>\n

4-year courses must end in 4 years, Alausa tells varsities<\/p>\n

Akpabio insists on jail term for suicide attempt; bill scales second reading<\/p>\n

France accuses Elon Musk of online harassment of Europe leaders<\/p>\n

Davido submits multiple entries for 2027 Grammy Awards<\/p>\n

NAFDAC uncovers fake drinks den in Lagos, arrests two<\/p>\n

Reps clear PINL, recommend extension of pipeline surveillance contract<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu will win on first ballot, Wike declares<\/p>\n

Why Fubara isnt coordinating Tinubus campaign in Rivers Wike<\/p>\n

N100m damages: SERAPs appeal suffers setback as panel returns case files<\/p>\n

Only baby politicians kicking against Rainbow Coalition Wike<\/p>\n

Lagos-Calabar highway: Makinde demands audit of N15trn project<\/p>\n

NAF constitutes 12-member board to probe aircraft crash<\/p>\n

Engineers urge Tinubu to halt Lagos-Calabar highway diversion<\/p>\n

Declare your stance on petrol pricing Agbakoba tells presidential candidates<\/p>\n

Alleged forgery: Police arrest, release Okorocha<\/p>\n

US lists Nigeria among 14 countries facing military aid cuts<\/p>\n

2027: INEC unveils QR code for PVCs collection in Lagos<\/p>\n

NCDC reports 1,138 lassa fever cases, 268 deaths<\/p>\n

US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their military<\/p>\n

NUC introduces post-accreditation monitoring, admission checks to varsities<\/p>\n

Pope Leo admitted to hospital for lung operation<\/p>\n

Attacks: Catholic Church shuts schools, hospitals in Benue community<\/p>\n

Court fixes Nov. 20 for Atikus motion to amend eligibility suit against Tinubu, APC<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu transmits bills on war crimes, genocide to Reps<\/p>\n

Tinubu asks Senate to approve N100.5bn Damaturu airport reimbursement<\/p>\n

Troops kill 6 suspected Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists in Adamawa<\/p>\n

Kano Assembly moves to curb escalating rents<\/p>\n

Lassa fever spreads across 119 LGAs as death toll hit 268<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu Turns To Opposition Figures In Re-Election Survival<\/p>\n

Landlords Pay Rent as insecurity triggers housing crisis in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Bandits kill Immigration official, burn corpse<\/p>\n

Qatar Emir condoles Tinubu over military plane crash<\/p>\n

17.9m Affected as Nigeria Records Worlds Highest Rise in Multidimensional Poverty<\/p>\n

Wike: I made sure Ighodalo lose because of Obaseki<\/p>\n

Finance Minister: This Is the Wrong Time to Impose New Taxes<\/p>\n

Police arrest Rochas Okorocha in Abuja<\/p>\n

Angry Military Veterans lay siege to Pension board over alleged Underpayment<\/p>\n

2027: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo make revised APC presidential campaign council<\/p>\n

FG raises concern over antibiotic-related deaths, warns of drug resistance<\/p>\n

FG files fresh charges against phantom councils DG<\/p>\n

2027: Omitted Bauchi govship candidates to meet INEC leadership<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu to Judiciary: Checkmate loopholes exploited by criminals<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition misleading Nigerians about Tinubu Wike BuyMaps<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks Reps approval for N100.5bn Yobe airport refund, transmits three bills<\/p>\n

Alausa unveils new agreements, assures university, polytechnic workers of full implementation<\/p>\n

FG, NUC push AI adoption, tougher oversight as varsities review governance, admissions<\/p>\n

AVA Hails Tinubus Economic Reforms, Cites World Bank Growth Figures<\/p>\n

Tinubus re-election: Dont allow repeat of 2023, Tompolo tells Lagos<\/p>\n

Africa Climate Forum: Nwangwu calls for action, private investment to tackle climate change<\/p>\n

MPB Chairman pledges transparency in military pension dispute<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Transmits Genocide, War Crimes Bills To Reps<\/p>\n

Ondo Crash: Senate Probes NAF Aircraft Maintenance<\/p>\n

Pipeline Contracts: Reps Pass Vote Of Confidence On Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: MURIC Demands Reinstatement Of Pantami As PDP Candidate<\/p>\n

Olusi: NDDC Director Congratulates Lagos GAC Chairman<\/p>\n

2027: Tompolo Warns Lagos Against Repeat Of 2023 Election Outcome<\/p>\n

Ekwunife Leads APC Delegation As Nnabuife Dumps APGA For APC<\/p>\n

2027: NNPP To Adopt Presidential Candidate, Retain Contest For Other Positions Aniebonam<\/p>\n

NGX Boss Calls For Stronger Institutional Collaboration To Deepen Nigerias Capital Market<\/p>\n

NCC Begins Compliance Drive Against Substandard Phones, Others<\/p>\n

IT Professionals Charged On Digital Transformation, Natl Devt<\/p>\n

NGX Boss Calls For Stronger Institutional Collaboration To Deepen Nigerias Capital Market<\/p>\n

2027: NDC Reps Candidate Unveils 90-Day Scorecard For Bauchi Constituency<\/p>\n

2027: Court Fixes Nov 20 To Rule On Atikus Application To Amend Suit Against Tinubu<\/p>\n

Senate Demands Ecological Fund Release As Erosion, Landslides Ravage CRiver<\/p>\n

Unpaid Arrears: Pipeline Host Communities Issue NNPCL, PINL Two-Week Ultimatum<\/p>\n

NUC Moves To Tighten Varsity Oversight<\/p>\n

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

Pope Leo undergoes successful surgery<\/p>\n

SDP presidential candidate Adebayo demands release of 5 detained Borno protesters<\/p>\n

Senate mulls law to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Senate demands ecological fund release as erosion, landslides ravage Cross River<\/p>\n

Ajibades injury scare raises concerns ahead of LA 2028 Olympics qualifier vs Morocco<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks repeal of Indian Hemp Act as Senate moves to overhaul NAFDAC laws<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for N100.5 billion Damaturu airport reimbursement<\/p>\n

2026 WAFU-B U17 Championship:Eaglets forced to train on poor pitch ahead of Niger clash<\/p>\n

Los Angeles 2028 Olympics qualifier: Super Falcons thrash Comoros, set for Morocco clash<\/p>\n

NDLEA showcases Nigeriabs drug war transformation at UN Assembly,<\/p>\n

Messi confirmed attendance, will not present 2026 Ballon dOr Italian journalist<\/p>\n

Tinubu applauds EFCC on record- breaking achievements, preaches stronger synergy TrackExec Orders<\/p>\n

Presidential candidates petition Tinubu over alleged manipulation of NBBF elections<\/p>\n

Truck crushes NYSC corps member to death in Ibadan<\/p>\n

FIFA announces host for 2027 Womens World Cup play-offs<\/p>\n

Senate probes Ondo aircraft crash, demands military fleet audit<\/p>\n

NAF crash: Reps demand independent probe, audit of military aircraft<\/p>\n

BEDC tasks staff on ownership to drive transformation<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Court announces date to rule on Atikus alleged forgery suit<\/p>\n

Pipeline surveillance: 55 lawmakers pass confidence vote on Tinubu, PINL, NNPCL, others<\/p>\n

582 benefits from free medical outreach in Kogi community<\/p>\n

inister unveils D30 platform to drive investment, create 3 million jobs in creative economy<\/p>\n

NUC moves to strengthen university governance, research, digital transformation<\/p>\n

FG begins zonal consultations to strengthen food, nutrition risk mitigation<\/p>\n

2027: Duke seeks review of constitutional requirements for president<\/p>\n

Happening now: ADC governorship candidate Ashiru accompanies El-Rufai to court in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Jay Jay Okocha names favourites to win UEFA Champions League, tips Mbapp for Ballon dOr<\/p>\n

AACT 2026: Technical director Fadairo assures teams of readiness<\/p>\n

Protest: Retired soldiers protest in Abuja, demand pension increment<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia: Ronaldo scores 981st career goal as Al-Nassr beat Neftchi Fergana<\/p>\n

Okoye error hands Udinese fourth consecutive defeat in Serie A<\/p>\n

African states back science based ocean governance as Benin s Brito emerges IWC chair<\/p>\n

IMF urges FG to introduce cash transfers to cushion Nigerians hardship<\/p>\n

Ayra Starr announces 20-date world tour for Starrgirl album<\/p>\n

Breaking: APC names Wike, Adeleke, Soludo, others in revised 2027 campaign council<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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