{"id":34102,"date":"2026-10-16T04:21:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T04:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34102"},"modified":"2026-10-16T04:21:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T04:21:32","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-16-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34102","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 16 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

3 children, one other killed in US elementary school shooting<\/p>\n

Trump scraps plan to livestream firing squad execution<\/p>\n

Infantino not fit to lead FIFA unless English FA chief<\/p>\n

50 houses razed, scores injured as explosion rocks Rivers community<\/p>\n

No plan to increase electricity tariffs \u2013 FG insists<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>2027: INEC sets up Cttee to audit warehouses, airports, seaports for election logistics<\/p>\n

Presidency to transmit Police Bill to National Assembly in two weeks<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu will face Nigerians, not opposition figures Makinde camp fires back at APC chairman<\/p>\n

Senate passes bill for Borno agriculture college<\/p>\n

Umahi reopens First Niger Bridge adorned with Tinubus pictures<\/p>\n

Cybercrime: IGP warns Nigerians against seven online offences<\/p>\n

Nigeria Airways pension payments stalled by FEC in 2006 Fani-Kayode<\/p>\n

Reps advance bill to establish renewable energy authority<\/p>\n

Four feared dead, many injured as fuel tanker explodes in Edo<\/p>\n

Intersociety claims 7,500 Christians killed in Africa<\/p>\n

Malabu Oil: Court acquits Abubakar, others on money laundering charges<\/p>\n

2027: INEC debunks report on voter register display in Lagos<\/p>\n

Boko Haram attack kills soldiers, civilians in Borno<\/p>\n

Strike looms as NLC rejects FG response to 14-day ultimatum<\/p>\n

Petrol price cut: Filling stations shut in Kebbi<\/p>\n

Full list: 45 countries Nigerians can visit without visa as passport climbs 92nd globally<\/p>\n

Tinubu sends NDLEA, NSIB, school of government bills to Reps<\/p>\n

Troops overrun Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto, kill terrorists<\/p>\n

Breaking: Nigerias inflation rate drops to 14.63%<\/p>\n

Cardoso: Nigeria to replicate remittance reforms to diversify FX earnings<\/p>\n

Canada will end up being US 51st state Trump<\/p>\n

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

Trump drops plan to livestream US soldiers execution<\/p>\n

2027: Vote for competence, reject political gamblers, Wike urges Nigerians<\/p>\n

Marketers reject FG\u2019s plan to cap petrol price<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s NNPC order cuts deductions to N8.4tn \u2013 W\u2019Bank<\/p>\n

FG begins 17.7MW Oyo mini-grid construction<\/p>\n

State Police Bill: Five Assemblies say yes, 31 yet to decide<\/p>\n

Kaduna gov signs law establishing nursing college<\/p>\n

85% of tested water sources in Nigeria exceed safety limit Study<\/p>\n

Lagos warns against consuming groundnut oil from fallen tanker<\/p>\n

Court acquits Aliyu Abubakar, Malabu Oil in $1bn fraud case<\/p>\n

State police: National policing bill 90% ready Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n

Senate passes bill to establish Federal College of Agriculture in Borno<\/p>\n

Boko Haram, ISWAP threats persist Fintiri<\/p>\n

Senate orders probe into corps members death in Enugu<\/p>\n

FG begins construction of 17.7MW Oyo mini-grids<\/p>\n

Customs seize smuggled goods worth 721.9m in Sokoto, Zamfara<\/p>\n

FAAC allocation rises to N2.43tn as oil revenue rebounds<\/p>\n

Army destroys Lakurawa camps in Sokoto, kills terrorists<\/p>\n

NPHCDA renovates 3,526 PHCs, targets more functional centres<\/p>\n

NHIA boosts fee-for-service payments to hospitals by 373%<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Nigerias inflation dropped to 14.63% in September, says NBS<\/p>\n

Finland appeal court cuts Simon Ekpas jail term to four years Report<\/p>\n

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

Two Boko Haram Members Bag Life Sentences in Abuja<\/p>\n

Cardoso Makes Case for Transparent, Consensus-driven Monetary Policy at IMF Forum<\/p>\n

Customs Intercepts Contraband Worth N722m in Sokoto<\/p>\n

ASUU Condemns Arrest, Arraignment of ABU Don, Accuses Katsina Govt of Intimidating Academics<\/p>\n

FACC Disburses N2.428tn September Allocations as Federation Revenue Grosses N3.913tn<\/p>\n

World Bank, FG Mobilise $1.2bn for Catchment Management, Climate Resilience Programme<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu Charges Betta Edu, APC Women to Secure Womens Votes<\/p>\n

APC Releases Nationwide Campaign Rally Schedule, As Tinubu Leads Campaign in 12 States<\/p>\n

NDelta: Group Demands Equitable Distribution of Oil, Gas Pipeline Surveillance Contracts Among Stakeholders<\/p>\n

AFC Appoints CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso Board Chairman<\/p>\n

Dino Melaye Accuses National Assembly of Surrendering Powers to President Tinubu<\/p>\n

FG Launches National Strategy to End Child Marriage, Says Success Measurable By Girls Kept in School<\/p>\n

NHRC Records 338,810 Rights Complaints, Raises Alarm Over Child Abuse, Civic Freedom Violations<\/p>\n

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

Strait of Hormuz attacks reach highest level since start of war<\/p>\n

14 Feared Dead as Terrorists hit Military Base in Borno<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu ashamed to face the people, says Atiku<\/p>\n

Boko Haram fighters Arrested By DSS jailed for Life<\/p>\n

Many Injured, houses destroyed as Gas Pipeline Explodes in Rivers<\/p>\n

Many burnt to death as fuel tanker explodes inEdo<\/p>\n

Nigerias inflation rate drops to 14.63%<\/p>\n

PCC Inauguration: How APC Governors Watched as Opposition Figures Stole the Show<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu Has Nothing More to Offer, Says APM Chairman<\/p>\n

How Members Of APC Campaign Council Took On Each Other In Tinubus Presence<\/p>\n

Kano NDC optimistic as INEC probes Gwarzos omission<\/p>\n

Basketball: Abdullahi defeats Oyedeji, Ugboaja to win NBBF presidency<\/p>\n

Corps member dies in Orientation camp<\/p>\n

Chinese national, 18 others jailed over terrorism in Kebbi<\/p>\n

Bandits fleeing Zamfara kill 5, burn houses in Niger<\/p>\n

Retired police officers, wives protest over pension bill<\/p>\n

Experts caution as IMF offers fresh advice on subsidy<\/p>\n

Hundreds scoop spilled groundnut oil after tanker crashed in Lagos<\/p>\n

UBEC targets 29m children with $552m World Bank grant<\/p>\n

Dont die for politicians whose children are abroad, religious leaders warn<\/p>\n

Police hunt thug who allegedly chopped off mans wrist in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Promotion remains key motivation for teachers NUT chair<\/p>\n

Abuja residents, business owners count losses over power outage<\/p>\n

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

Reject politicians exploiting ethnic sentiments for power, Wike urges Nigerians<\/p>\n

Two Boko Haram Members Arrested By DSS Bag Life Imprisonment<\/p>\n

NCDMB Holds Capacity-Building Workshop for Journalists in Anambra<\/p>\n

2027: You cannot campaign through surrogates, Obi tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

INEC, Yiaga Africa Move to Shield 2027 Elections From AI Manipulation<\/p>\n

NESREA DG honours Baale, Green Fingers Wildlife International for leatherback turtle rescue<\/p>\n

Jonathan, Diri, Others Harp On True Federalism As Enabler For Nigerias Unity, Development At Ekiyes Book Launch<\/p>\n

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

2027: No Nigerian Should Be Disenfranchised Due To Late Arrival Of Materials INEC<\/p>\n

Edo: Nigerian First Lady Launches N1bn Women Empowerment Scheme, Commissions 50 CNG Buses<\/p>\n

Traditional Rulers Indispensable For Progress, Ultimate Devt Shettima<\/p>\n

Oba Of Benin Honours Remi Tinubu With Prestigious Coral Beads<\/p>\n

2027: Umahi Inaugurates APC PCC Infrastructure Team<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery IPO: Small Investors Take Centre Stage As Public Offering Nears Close<\/p>\n

FG Reopens First Niger Bridge 38 Days After Mantainance<\/p>\n

Senate Reconsiders, Passes Bills On Workers Compensation, Federal Polytechnics<\/p>\n

Senate Passes Bill To Establish Federal College Of Agriculture In Borno<\/p>\n

2027: Withdraw From Race If You Cant Go Round Nigeria, Makinde Tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

2027: Tompolo Donates 32 Vehicles To Mobilise Oyo For Tinubus Re-Election<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery IPO: Small Investors Take Centre Stage As Public Offering Nears Close<\/p>\n

FG Targets 5,000 Mortgages, N85m Max Loan By 2028 Minister<\/p>\n

No Govt Can Scrap Strong Institutions We Created In Oyo Makinde<\/p>\n

Bauchi Govt Declares Zero Tolerance For Banditry, Illegal Mining<\/p>\n

Only 53% Of Active PHCs Functional As FG Tasks States, Hospitals On Accountability<\/p>\n

FGs Arbitrary Price Caps No Solution To Petroleum Market Challenges MEMAN<\/p>\n

Again, FG Assures No Tariff Hike, Flags Off 17.7MW Mini-Grids In Oyo<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery IPO: Small Investors Take Centre Stage As Public Offering Nears Close<\/p>\n

Dangote Group, Botswana Exchange Laud NGX Group For Driving Cross-Border Collaboration<\/p>\n

Senate Orders Probe Into Corp Members Death<\/p>\n

World Sight Day: Abia Eye Bureau Takes Campaign To Motor Park<\/p>\n

Bayelsa PDP Moves To Endorse Tinubu For 2027, Reaffirms Support For Wike<\/p>\n

Atiku Launches Online Platform To Track Record, Challenge Policies<\/p>\n

NCDMB Tasks Anambra Journalists On Local Content Agenda Setting For Oil, Gas<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Troops Overrun Lakurawa Enclave, Kill Terrorists In Sokoto<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu pushes for tougher laws against drug cultivation, sale, trafficking<\/p>\n

INEC names Abubakar-Sadiq as logistic committee chair<\/p>\n

Abuja residents set to honour Akpabio, Wike, governors, others on good governance<\/p>\n

Malabu Oil: Businessman Abubakar, others acquitted in money laundering, other charges<\/p>\n

INEC speaks on report alleging failure to display voters register in Lagos<\/p>\n

Trump makes u-turn on livestreaming execution of convicted US soldier<\/p>\n

Again, FG speaks on electricity tariff hike<\/p>\n

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Im vindicated by Umahis admission on difficult terrain-Duke<\/p>\n

Ronaldo may not play for Portugal again Sister<\/p>\n

Soldiers feared killed as terrorists attack military post in Borno<\/p>\n

Breaking: Abdullahi, Udezue elected NBBF president, vice-president<\/p>\n

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