Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 3 October 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

US mum kills four-year-old daughter, self after losing custody battle

PHOTOS: Fire razes 21 shops, vehicle in Abuja furniture market

Kebbi to build roads linking 13 communities in two LGs

Student explores new treatments for depression, addiction

Osun cult clash leaves two dead, four injured

20 die in Plateau auto crash

I was BBNaija season 11s villain, says Nomy

EFCCs convictions, recoveries justify my confidence Tinubu

US court jails Nigerian-born ex-lecturer over $1.3m student aid fraud

I loved him more than life itself, Elon Musks partner breaks silence on breakup

Argentina offers citizenship to foreigners investing $350,000

FG urges youth to turn ideas into practical solutions

Kenyan runner recounts battle with stigma, sickness on journey to Commonwealth Games

NYSC sets Nov 4 for 2026 Batch C Stream II orientation

Army chief orders professionalism as new Oyo, Osun formations begin

Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, recover rocket launchers

Presidency urges nationwide expansion of electric vehicle initiative

FG seeks private sector support to advance space economy

Nigeria has talents for global circus industry National Theatre GM

NNPC offers N66 fuel discount nationwide

Stop Searching for the Best Trading Platform. Start Searching for Yours

2027: INEC assures Ondo voters of free, fair elections

INEC opens portal for 2027 election ad hoc staff recruitment

JUST IN: Suspected terrorists kill 15 farmers in Borno

Lagos court jails teacher for life over defilement of eight-year-old pupil

Despite billions released, Nigeria still not ready for floods Ex-NEMA boss

How I killed my girlfriend after HIV dispute Suspect

NURTW, others threaten shutdown over Enugu govt dues collection policy

EXPLAINER: How unemployed NELFUND beneficiaries can notify FG of status

THISDAY    

Ekiti Moves To Cut Transport Fare By 50%, Rolls Out 15 CNG Buses

184.5kg Cocaine: Court Rejects KC Luxury, Two Others Bail

Fuel Subsidy Removal, FX Policy Aimed At Addressing Longstanding Structural Challenges in Nigerias Economy, Says Group

FG Constructs New Control Centre to Boost Grid Reliability

Heads of Federal Agencies Form Coalition for Tinubus Reelection

Aviation Fuel: Airlines to Cut Down Flight Operations to Servicing Profitable Routes

Experts Identify Affordability, Trust Deficit as Reason Why Small Holder Farmers Shun Insurance

Nigerians Dislike Their President, But May Re-elect Him Anyway

Super Eagles off to Moscow for Russia Friendly on Tuesday

CJN: Judiciary Committed to Impartial, Fair and Timely Administration of Justice

186,000bpd Committed to Debt Repayment as UAE Seeks to Spread Risk on $5bn Loan

Kyari: Nigeria Cant Achieve Food Security by Solely Expanding Farmland

VANGUARD       

2027: If fuel comes down to 600 tomorrow, I will campaign for Tinubu Amaechi

20 feared dead, many injured in Plateau truck crash

Walking now difficult for me, says Pete Edochie

EFCC has justified confidence reposed in it Tinubu

Indian pilot attacked by co-pilot says I could not let all those people die

C/River Gov Otu restores 3,000 LG workers after talks with Labour

NNPC rolls out 66 fuel discount across Nigeria

Just In: Three injured as alleged thugs open fire on PDP supporters in Calabar

Ronaldo: Portuguese FA plans peace meeting with star next week Reports

US to raise EB-5 visa fees, new charges take effect Nov 30

Chelle makes two changes to Super Eagles squad after Ndidis withdrawal

Alleged cybercrime: Prosecution faults Sowores insistence on DSS DG testimony

Ban on durbar, horse riding in Kano remains Police

2027: Results transmission, violence, intimidation, security collusion top risks, say stakeholders

Democracy has fared well since 1999 Sokoto Commissioner

15 farmers killed by terrorists in Borno laid to rest

Imo abduction: Oyo govt condemns kidnapping of Oyo corps members

Ogun NNPP guber candidate, Rotham withdraws suit against Yayi

Court remands alleged fake JAMB registrar in Kuje prison

Ebola outbreak: DRC death toll rises to 4,018

Nigeria, India plan aviation skills transfer, technical cooperation

Messi set to be addressed as Dr Messi

Obi condemns arrest of Obidient members in Akwa Ibom

Man City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict

US to increase immigration fees for asylum, work permits, from October 16

LEADERSHIP         

UK Diesel Price Hits £2 Per Litre Amid Middle East Conflict

France Closes 400 High Schools As Student Protests Spread Nationwide

Tinubu’s Policies Killed My Mother — Amaechi

2027: Makinde Picks Amos Dunia As Special Adviser, Public Affairs

2027: Obi-Kwankwaso Women Group Kicks-off Nationwide Mobilisation

Umahi Inspects Carter Bridge, Construction Zone in Lagos-Calabar Highway

Tinubu’s Independence Speech Rich In Platitudes, Lacks Substance – NDC

Nigerians Can Sleep Well Again, Insecurity Abating — Akpabio

LCCI Lists 10 Priority Actions To Deliver Competitive Business Environment

Delta Monarch, Community Leaders Raise Alarm Over Activities Of IPOB, Renegade Members

Court Denies KC Luxury, Others Bail Over Alleged Cocaine Trafficking

Sowore Insists DSS DG Must Appear In Court To Give Evidence

Tinubu Urges US Court To Reject Bid For Unredacted FBI, DEA Records

Tension as Labour Declares 3-Day Warning Strike In Cross River From Friday

Pension Assets Hit N31.8trn As FG Securities Retain Dominance

Nigeria Launches $300m Distributed Renewable Energy Fund

CBN Tightens Watch On Banks’ Concentrated Lending

Fuel Tax Cut: Atiku Tells Tinubu To Emulate Germany In Protecting Nigerians From Hardship

Tinubu Must Go T-Shirts: Activist Challenges Police Account Of Borno Arrests

Boko Haram Reportedly Kills 15 Farmers In Borno

Nigeria’s Amos Dangut Assumes Office As WAEC Registrar/CEO

INEC Begins BVAS Tests Ahead Of 2027 Elections, Assures Nigerians Of Credible Polls

Presidency Commends ProTaxi Over Rollout Of 1,000 Electric Vehicles In Abuja

2027: CAN Warns Politicians Against Religious, Ethnic Politics

Oyo Govt Condemns Abduction Of NYSC Members Of Oyo Origin In Imo

Manchester City Lodge Appeal Against Guilty Verdict In Finance Rules Case

Nigeria Records $3.5bn Gas Investment Commitments, Targets $30bn By 2030—Ekpo

‎We’re Not Yet Aware Of Nationwide Warning Strike — Workers

FIFA Rules Block Argentina’s Plan To Retire Messi’s No. 10

Super Eagles Captain Ndidi Withdraws From Russia Friendly

 DAILY TRUST     

Police foil bandit attack, recover rocket launchers in Sokoto

Nigerians dont deserve this hardship, Atiku tells Tinubu

Edo APC Chair: Anyone who blocks 2.5m votes for Tinubu will receive ‘AK-47 fire’

Boko Haram fighters gun down Farmers in Borno

Portugal Loses Over 1.4m Instagram Followers in 24hrs over Ronaldo rift

Outrage as Patient dies after police stopped ambulance for minsters convoy

9.3m youths registered as fresh voters INEC

Atiku vows to end rigging, strengthen INEC independence

ACF urges Nigerians to vote based on conscience, rejects political violence

OK Movement coordinator arrested in Akwa Ibom

How bandits killed man, abducted wife, children

Dangote may increase IPO shares on high investors appetite

Nigeria produces less than quarter of 300,000 mt fish requirements Africans& Diaspora

2 killed, 3 arrested as operatives smash suspected kidnap gang in Kogi

85,000 litres of stolen crude uncovered in Rivers

Security remains top priority of FCTA

AUTHORITY        

2027: Tinubus reforms yielding results, require consolidation Tompolo

Clevenard seeks partnership with Nigeria to advance Tinubus Renewed Hope Agenda

18 Benue kidnap victims regain freedom after N8m ransom

Alleged Cybercrime: Sowores Subpoena Volte-face Absurd, DSS Counsel Tells Court

2027: Tension in Calabar as Suspected APC Thugs Open Fire on PDP Convoy

2027 Presidency: Makinde Appoints Amos Dunia Public Affairs Adviser

Livestock Minister Hails Bagos Agric Revolution, Unveils Push to Cut $1.5bn Dairy Imports

NEW TELEGRAPH

Kaduna Residents Decry Poor, Deteriorating Condition Of Community Bridge

Maryam Abacha: Court Orders Takeover Of Disputed Victoria Island Property

Shettima Commissions NWest Petroleum & Gas Hqtrs In Lagos

Teachers Awards: FG Ends Manual Selection, Moves To Digital Verification

Fire Destroys Goods Worth Millions Of Naira At Kugbo Market

At 66, Nigeria Has Every Reason To Believe In Itself Tinubu-Shettima Group

2027: Dont Sacrifice Youths For Power, CAN Warn Politicians

Shettima Arrives Lagos To Commission NWest Petroleum, Gas Head Office

2027: CSOs Raise Alarm Over Election Credibility, Demand Urgent Action

300 Students Benefit From N200 Educational Foundation In Anambra

Nigerian Firm Expands Marine Logistics Operations To Angola

Independence: Obi Condemns Reported Arrest Of Obidient Supporters In AIbom

Sowunmi-Kolapo, Installed Ogun Muslim Council Grand Matron

Carter Efe Defeats Speed Darlington To Retain Celebrity Boxing Title

BLUEPRINT       

FA to set up meeting with Ronaldo over Portugal crisis

Elon Musks partner speaks on breakup

Anambra intensifies security measures amidst AguleriUmuoba Anam clash

2027 polls: Dont weaponise religion, ethnicity for votes, CAN warns politicians

How South-east is attracting huge investment through quality real estate Pineleaf CEO Archbishop Nzekwesi

Suspected terrorists kill 15 farmers in Borno

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