{"id":34117,"date":"2026-10-19T00:04:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T00:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34117"},"modified":"2026-10-19T00:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T00:04:58","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-19-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34117","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 19 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Fury vows to knock Joshua out in mega-clash<\/p>\n

Trump blames immigration for France protests, urges border closure<\/p>\n

Gridlock leaves motorists, commuters stranded on Benin-Lagos Expressway<\/p>\n

South-East APM chairmen reject Makinde campaign coordinators<\/p>\n

Tinubu warns Ekiti politicians against early 2030 gov declarations<\/p>\n

Police arrest five suspected armed robbers in Delta<\/p>\n

Awka diocese threatens to quit Church of Nigeria over bishops suspension<\/p>\n

NDC withdraws recognition of diaspora chapters over court judgment<\/p>\n

Tinubu committed to LG autonomy Uzodimma AccessServices<\/p>\n

DSS arrests and case for intelligence-led security<\/p>\n

FG targets one million CNG vehicles to cut transport fares<\/p>\n

Makindes 250bn NLNG claim false Presidency<\/p>\n

2027: Kwankwaso says NDC wont withdraw for ADC, other parties<\/p>\n

FG faults World Bank revenue figures, dismisses debt concerns<\/p>\n

Lagos water network reaches only 1.03% of residents LWC<\/p>\n

France counts cost of violent protests as 1,800 arrested<\/p>\n

Multiple casualties as fire hits Canadian military base<\/p>\n

NDLEA intercepts Saudi-bound cannabis in palm oil keg, 6.98bn tramadol<\/p>\n

2027: Rainbow coalition wont win votes in Kwara Accord Party<\/p>\n

SERAP sues INEC over failure to account for missing 126bn electoral funds<\/p>\n

Trump paused Russia sanctions to analyse impact on global economy<\/p>\n

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

DSS Arrests: Why Intelligence Must Drive Nigerias Fight Against Insecurity<\/p>\n

Troops Disrupt Illegal Arms-Trafficking Network in North-central, Arrest One Over Alleged Kidnapping, Sexual Assault<\/p>\n

Peter Obi Media Office Faults Shettima Over Diminished Obi Remark<\/p>\n

FG Tasks VCs to Prioritize High-demand Degree Programmes<\/p>\n

Ibori Mourns Dele Cole, Hails His Contributions to Resource Control, True Federalism<\/p>\n

Abuja Film Industry Stagnates as Funding, Infrastructure Deficits Hamper Growth<\/p>\n

Elumelu Backs $15bn Infrastructure Investment Drive Across West Africa<\/p>\n

Oyedele: World Markets Have Written Off Opposition, Eyeing Tinubus 2nd Term<\/p>\n

World Bank Report: ADC Asks Tinubu-led Govt to Explain Missing $12.4bn<\/p>\n

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

Obama accuses Trump administration of targeting Ilhan Omar<\/p>\n

Trump endorses Netanyahu in Israels upcoming election<\/p>\n

Falling crucifix kills priest during Mass in Ecuador<\/p>\n

2027: APC unveils online portal for support groups<\/p>\n

Commuters stranded for hours over dilapidated Ovia bridge<\/p>\n

Floods: Lagos threatens to shut sites dumping waste on roads<\/p>\n

Tinubu has turned middle class into beggars Peter Ameh<\/p>\n

FG disagrees with W\/Bank over H1 124% debt servicing\/revenue ratio<\/p>\n

FG ends 17-year blackout in Gombe communities<\/p>\n

Buhari saw Tinubu as Bad News for Nigeria Baba-Ahmed<\/p>\n

Otti raises scholarship award to 350,000, rewards six first-class graduates<\/p>\n

Nnamdi Kanu: Family accuses Britain of failing detained citizen<\/p>\n

2027: I wont step down for ADC, Kwankwaso declares<\/p>\n

Plateau records 11,000 TB cases in 2026<\/p>\n

NLC, Falana, activists rally Nigerians against fuel price hike<\/p>\n

Trump links unrest in France to immigration, urges tougher rules<\/p>\n

Lagos Task Force detains dismissed operative over alleged extortion<\/p>\n

2027: Defeating Tinubu in 12 states is wishful thinking Lagos APC tells Makinde<\/p>\n

2027: Well repay good deeds with votes, Jigawa APC chairman says<\/p>\n

Edo tanker explosion: NUPENG grieves over loss of lives, calls for sweeping safety reforms<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>5 security operatives killed as B\/Haram attacks Adamawa communities<\/p>\n

Gunmen shoot MACBAN leader in Plateau<\/p>\n

Baba-Ahmed: Buhari Saw Tinubu As \u2018Bad News\u2019, Resisted his Presidency<\/p>\n

Court orders man to sweep mosque for stealing streetlights in Kano<\/p>\n

Man allegedly stabbed to death in Kano<\/p>\n

Soldiers killed as military van runs into ISWAP landmine in Borno<\/p>\n

Corruption turning Nigerian courts to market stalls Retired Justice Augie<\/p>\n

Troops gun down kidnappers, rescue victim, recover N10m ransom in Kano<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>FG not owing States N9trn NLNG funds, Presidency blasts Makinde<\/p>\n

Fresh herders-farmers clash claims five lives in Abuja<\/p>\n

Kanus Family Urges UK To Push For Appeal Hearing<\/p>\n

Minister Matawalle applauds military medical universitys JAMB listing<\/p>\n

DSS Arrests of NYSC Kidnappers, Faisal Maina: Why Intelligence Must Take Centre Stage<\/p>\n

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

NDC Withdraws Recognition Of Diaspora Chapters Over Court Judgment<\/p>\n

Pope Leo XIV Speaks Out After Cancer Surgery<\/p>\n

APC Chieftain, Vatsa dumps APC<\/p>\n

Leadership Is Practice, Not Position Sulaiman Tells UK Summit<\/p>\n

Federal Revenue Jumps 72% To N6.2trn As Oyedele Defends Debt Position<\/p>\n

Kogi LG Poll: APC Sweeps 21 Chairmanship, 239 Councillorship Seats<\/p>\n

Benue PDP Demands Answers From Alia Over Wikes N30bn Monthly FAAC Revelation<\/p>\n

Banditry: Informants Our Biggest Challenge GOC<\/p>\n

AGF Tasks Lawyers On Technology Innovation, Protection Of Citizens Rights<\/p>\n

SEast APC Rejects Rainbow Coalition<\/p>\n

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

Sapele in darkness for 10 years despite hosting power companies Etanabene<\/p>\n

Kano CNG stations hit 12 in 12 months as NU Synergy opens two outlets<\/p>\n

Messi nets in 12th straight game<\/p>\n

Enugu targets 400,000MT coal export annually in landmark partnership<\/p>\n

Talks on financing for Lagos Airport rail project at advanced stage FAAN MD<\/p>\n

FG ends 17-year blackout in Gombe communities, begins 16MW mini-grid network<\/p>\n

Journalist demands probe over break-in, removal of documents from NFF office in Lagos<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets 7% growth as Oyedele defends tax reforms, Nigeria rising narrative<\/p>\n

Banks CBN deposits top N6 trillion after N2.4trn OMO repayment<\/p>\n

Hunters kill suspected kidnappers, recover 10 million ransom in Kano<\/p>\n

FG speaks on 124% debt interest-to-revenue figure<\/p>\n

Explain role with gunmen, Enugu youths tell forest guard commander<\/p>\n

EU to boost Nigerias counter-terrorism efforts with 20m support<\/p>\n

Judiciary sports competition kicks off in Kaduna<\/p>\n

Middle Belt convocation demands new approach to insecurity<\/p>\n

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