{"id":34126,"date":"2026-10-21T02:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T02:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34126"},"modified":"2026-10-21T02:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T02:29:10","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-21-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=34126","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 21 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tinubu mourns Fasoranti, says Nigeria lost pillar of democracy Nigerianmarket insights<\/p>\n

APC opens door to Ikem as PDP crisis deepens in Cross River<\/p>\n

Cross River Assembly passes State Police Bill<\/p>\n

Awolowo family mourns Fasoranti, says era has ended<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu mourns Fasoranti, says end of era<\/p>\n

Appeal court upholds ruling on Zamfara APC primary<\/p>\n

Tambuwal dismisses APC defection rumours<\/p>\n

Reps probe SGFs approval for lawmakers foreign trips<\/p>\n

NECA, SON reject proposed NAFDAC bill, warn of regulatory duplication<\/p>\n

Uduaghans remains arrive in Warri, as Oborevwori visits family<\/p>\n

2027: Wikes political calculations have shaped Rivers politics APC chieftain<\/p>\n

Presidential Panel submits National Policing Draft, 29 Amendment Bills to Justice Ministry<\/p>\n

Presidency targets 20bn to tackle climate change in North West, holds summit in Abuja<\/p>\n

Otti, Wabara mourn Prof Greg Ibe, Uduaghan<\/p>\n

2027: Atikull cut cost of living, revive Eastern ports Akobundu<\/p>\n

Police arrest six suspected robbers in Jigawa<\/p>\n

2027: Nigeria bigger than APC, ADC, NDC, others Jonathan<\/p>\n

Nigerias devt gains will keep slipping away unless risk is managed and insured Mutual Benefits<\/p>\n

Hardship: FG summons NLC leaders as ultimatum nears end<\/p>\n

NYSC kidnapping: Identities of suspects vindicate us IPOB<\/p>\n

2027: Ohanaeze Canada urges Ndigbo to prioritise elections<\/p>\n

Dele Giwa: NGE demands justice 40 years after murder<\/p>\n

Breaking: Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti, dies at 100<\/p>\n

Oyo fixes Dec 29 for council polls<\/p>\n

Atiku to Tinubu: Youre Egypt Nigerians want to escape<\/p>\n

Reps move to curb sale of fake, substandard food, drinks<\/p>\n

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

92-year-old becomes worlds oldest first-time grandfather<\/p>\n

Ebola: How Nigerians can prevent infection<\/p>\n

State police: Five more Assemblies pass bill, FG panel submits draft<\/p>\n

Turakis PDP rules out alliance with APC, warns against electoral monarchy<\/p>\n

Presidency unveils NWest climate fund, targets N20bn<\/p>\n

Fasoranti, one of Awolowos last great titans Tinubu<\/p>\n

Police foil kidnapping attempt in Anambra<\/p>\n

Africa CDC seeks urgent global support after Nigeria confirms first Ebola case<\/p>\n

FG pays fresh N4.25bn to 600 ex-Nigeria Airways workers<\/p>\n

FG confirms Ebola case in FCT<\/p>\n

40 years after, NGE demands justice for Dele Giwa<\/p>\n

Ogun assembly passes state police bill<\/p>\n

EFCC arrests Abuja businessman for defrauding Ukrainian investor of $120m<\/p>\n

Police rescue 11 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with Canada visa offer<\/p>\n

Ebola: FG identifies 44 contacts, seeks passengers cooperation<\/p>\n

State police: Draft policing bill sent for legal review<\/p>\n

Nigeria wouldve faced 1,000% inflation without reforms Oyedele<\/p>\n

$1tn economy: Abuja chamber proposes five targets<\/p>\n

Abiodun mourns Fasoranti, hails democratic legacy<\/p>\n

Three borehole workers die from electrocution in Anambra<\/p>\n

Police arrest three over armed robbery, murder in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Davido pays emotional tribute to late son Ifeanyi on posthumous birthday<\/p>\n

2027: Lagos PDP gov candidate unveils 10-point agenda<\/p>\n

FAAN begins earning revenue from MMA2 as FG, Bi-Courtney resolve 20-year dispute<\/p>\n

Reps order probe into corps members death in Enugu<\/p>\n

#EndSARS: Morayo Afolabi-Brown recounts narrow escape during 2020 TVC station attack<\/p>\n

Northern APC elders hail Tinubu, Matawalle over return of Zamfara lawmakers<\/p>\n

Family calls for probe into mans death in Osun police cell<\/p>\n

Jonathan urges politicians to place Nigeria above party loyalty, personal interests<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Kwara Assembly approves state police bill<\/p>\n

Senate confirms ex-sports minister Ndanusa as ambassador-designate<\/p>\n

DSS arraigns suspects over corps members abduction<\/p>\n

APC PCC dismisses plot against Atiku<\/p>\n

Youth leader killed in Bayelsa land dispute<\/p>\n

NUJ, Army pledge stronger ties to tackle insecurity in Kaduna<\/p>\n

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

Presidency: Draft Of National Policing Bill Now Ready<\/p>\n

Breaking: Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti, Dies at 100, Aiyedatiwa Mourns<\/p>\n

Ageing Power Grid Threatens Nigeria\u2019s Digital Economy, Engineers Warn<\/p>\n

Breaking: Nigeria Confirms Imported Ebola Case in FCT, Identifies 44 Contacts, Activates Emergency Response<\/p>\n

How Young Nigerians Are Making Money in the Global Digital Services Market<\/p>\n

TETFund Urges Academics to Turn Research into Practical Innovations<\/p>\n

ADC Unveils Kele As Running Mate, Intensifies Push for Plateau Govt House<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army Deepens Defence Ties with Rwanda, as COAS Calls for Modern Military Training, Exchange Programmes BuyMaps<\/p>\n

TAN Urges EFCC, ICPC to Probe Ogun APC Guber Candidate over Alleged Appropriation Breaches<\/p>\n

Appeal Court Nullifies Zamfara North APC Senatorial Primary<\/p>\n

US Commends NDLEA Over Busts of Mexican Meth Labs as Marwa Seeks Continued Support<\/p>\n

NAF Air Interdiction Eliminates Prominent ISWAP Strategists, Fighters in Lake Chad Region<\/p>\n

Eleme Gas Explosion: HOMEF Calls for Immediate Shutdown of Hazardous Pipelines<\/p>\n

NDC to Hold Fresh Congresses to Replace Defected Candidates<\/p>\n

ECOWAS Court Judges Vow to End Delays, Enforce Judgments<\/p>\n

DSS Arraigns Five Suspected Kidnappers of 20 Youth Corps Members, Others<\/p>\n

United Nigeria Airlines Delivers Community Health Centre to Ekiti, As Oyebanji Pledges Equipment, Medical Personnel<\/p>\n

Group Tasks Youths on Character Moulding, Decision Making<\/p>\n

Ogoni Oil: Disability Group Demands Fair Share of NNPC Jobs<\/p>\n

Cholera, Diphtheria: Environment Minister Seeks Nationwide Handwashing Campaign<\/p>\n

NERC Calls for Enhanced Cybersecurity Resilience in Power Sector<\/p>\n

NNPC Cuts Exploration Spending by 87%, Gas Flare Bill Falls to N499bn<\/p>\n

FG Intensifies Rollout of 1m CNG-powered Vehicles Nationwide<\/p>\n

Again, Tinubu Forecloses Fuel Subsidy Return, Says Nigeria Wont Go Back<\/p>\n

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

Afenifere Leader Fasoranti Dies at 100<\/p>\n

FG activates response as Nigeria records fresh Ebola case<\/p>\n

NDC accuses APC of bribing its candidates, labels defecting ones bad rubbish<\/p>\n

Mobile Policemen accused of gunning down herder in Plateau<\/p>\n

Gombe Gov swears in 3 commissioners, 3 aides<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Yari has exposed FGs helplessness ADC<\/p>\n

Senate confirms Sani Ndanusa as non-career ambassador<\/p>\n

Plateau Assembly adopts State Police Bill<\/p>\n

EndSARS Anniversary: Police tear-gas Rhodes-Vivour, Doherty, others at Lekki Tollgate<\/p>\n

2027: Theres no plot to assassinate Atiku APC campaign council<\/p>\n

Social Media Users Mark 6th Anniversary Of EndSARS<\/p>\n

Why Dangote Refinery Lacks Enough Crude Oil Presidency<\/p>\n

DSS Arraigns 5 Suspects over Kidnap of 20 Corps members<\/p>\n

Tinubu Lacks What to Campaign with in Bayelsa NDC<\/p>\n

EndSARS: APC Owe Nigerians Answers on Lekki Shooting Atiku<\/p>\n

Youre the Egypt Nigerians will never return to, Atiku tackles Tinubu<\/p>\n

Doctors working under intense pressure NMA<\/p>\n

Obi: Why I asked Nigerians abroad to say no to those begging for money<\/p>\n

Julius Berger wins Reputation and Influence Award<\/p>\n

FACT CHECK: Is Video Showing Terrorists Attack in Nigeria recent Nigerianews subscription<\/p>\n

NSCDC arrests man over alleged trafficking of two girls in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Yilwatda tasks Lagos APC leaders on unity, reconciliation as party targets 5m votes<\/p>\n

Wikes son dragged to EFCC over alleged $2.1m land deal<\/p>\n

Salary implementation: Yobe Varsity non-teaching staff threaten strike<\/p>\n

Shettima: Without Tinubu, the economy would have collapsed<\/p>\n

Unmet Demands: Gombe Tertiary Institutions Begin Indefinite Strike<\/p>\n

INEC and neutrality test<\/p>\n

Where is NLNG dividend<\/p>\n

Uduaghan: Life, political battles, controversies<\/p>\n

Flood claims 2 lives, submerges 18 communities in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Our next move lies with the people-Zamfara lawmakers<\/p>\n

Fubara, Wike reconciliation: Rivers Assembly recalls 3 lawmakers<\/p>\n

Bauchi NDC govship candidate resigns from party<\/p>\n

Zamfara ADC crisis: Mahdi petitions INEC over alleged backdated primary report<\/p>\n

NDC petitions NJC, INEC over court ruling replacing its candidate in Kano<\/p>\n

FCTA launches integrity test after building collapse in Abuja<\/p>\n

Witchcraft claim: 17 suspects nabbed over alleged attack on man<\/p>\n

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

2027 Presidency: APC Campaign Council Reorganises Youth, Women Mobilisation Teams<\/p>\n

NCC threatens network restrictions for non-compliant device dealers<\/p>\n

FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, traces 44 contacts<\/p>\n

APC denies alleged plot to assassinate Atiku<\/p>\n

2027: Tompolo urges Ondo voters to translate 2m votes into Tinubus victory<\/p>\n

Experts seek data-driven action on climate, conflict shocks<\/p>\n

FCTA demolishes Guzape garden, guest lodge over security threats<\/p>\n

AMMC engages experts to investigate Abuja building collapse<\/p>\n

TETFund to researchers : Stop publishing scholarly papers alone, develop solutions that create jobs<\/p>\n

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

Senate Considers Kalus Bill For Fed College Of Agriculture, Ohafia<\/p>\n

Declare State Of Emergency On Fake Drugs, Products, Reps Tell FG<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Yaris Admission, Indictment On APC Govts ADC-PCC<\/p>\n

Okowa Mourns Death Of Ex-Delta Gov, Uduaghan<\/p>\n

Senate Steps Down Bill Seeking Relocation Of Fed Poly Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Gulf Of Guinea Commission Appoints Oyetola To Lead Regional Blue Economy Policy<\/p>\n

Otu Launches Climate Transition Plan To Drive Green Economy In CRiver<\/p>\n

Kaduna CP Seeks Community Support Against Kidnapping<\/p>\n

Senate Passes Two Amendment Bills On Raw Materials, Procurement<\/p>\n

Plateau Assembly Adopts State Police Bill<\/p>\n

Gov Sani Offers Corps Members Free Ride On CNG Buses<\/p>\n

DSS Arraigns Three Over Kidnapping Of Corps Members<\/p>\n

Customs Arrests Four In Joint Nigeria-Benin Border Operation<\/p>\n

Lagos Court Convicts Ex-Banker Over N1m Fraud<\/p>\n

EndSARS: Falz Remembers Lekki Shooting Victims Six Years After<\/p>\n

Otti Mourns Prof. Gregory Ibe As Family Announces Death<\/p>\n

EndSARS: Atiku Accuses APC Of Failing Nigerians, Demands Answers<\/p>\n

Diri Warns Corps Members Against Night Travel, Unsafe Waterway Journeys<\/p>\n

Banditry: Zamfara Hails Deployment Of 4 Army Battalions<\/p>\n

FG Pays N4.25bn To 600 Batch Of Nigeria Airways Beneficiaries<\/p>\n

2027: Ombugadu Vows To Tackle Insecurity, Prioritise Infrastructure<\/p>\n

EndSARS: Mr Macaroni Laments Insecurity, Poverty, Division<\/p>\n

EndSARS: Six Years After, Obi Remembers Lekki Toll Gate Shooting Victims<\/p>\n

NDC Accuses APC Of Bribing Defecting Candidates<\/p>\n

Like Fuel Subsidy, Tinubull Introduce Fuel Tax On Inauguration If Re-Elected ADC<\/p>\n

Tinubu Appreciates City Boy Movement, Other Youth Groups<\/p>\n

Uduaghans Demise Shocking, Great Loss To Nigeria, NDelta Akpabio<\/p>\n

Wikes N30bn FAAC Claim: Benue PDP Tasks Alia To Publish States Records<\/p>\n

Reps Urged FG To End Erosion In Odi<\/p>\n

Idahosa Celebrates Oba Of Benins 10th Coronation Anniversary<\/p>\n

Military: 103 Terrorists Killed In NEast Week-Long Precision Airstrikes<\/p>\n

APC-PCC Denies Assassination Plot Against Atiku<\/p>\n

Eniola Badmus Apologises To Laide Bakare<\/p>\n

Sowore Condemns Police Tear-Gassing Of EndSARS Memorial Protesters<\/p>\n

Probe Ogun APC Guber Candidate Over Appropriations Scandal, TAN Tells EFCC, ICPC<\/p>\n

EHA Invests $50,000 In Kebbi Firm To Produce Malnutrition Treatment Food<\/p>\n

Otti Demonstrates Trust For Women As They Take 70% Of New Appointments<\/p>\n

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

Arewa trapped between terror and neglect<\/p>\n

NASAC2026:Armychieftaskstroopsonmarksmanship,weaponhandling<\/p>\n

Tinubu 2027 campaign council creates new directorate, adjusts youth, women leadership<\/p>\n

2026 salary agreement: Yobe university staff unions demand implementation, threaten strike if<\/p>\n

#EndSARS: 6 years after, Global Rights demand justice for victims<\/p>\n

Arise TV: How not to throw a man under the bus<\/p>\n

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour exits CNN 43 years after<\/p>\n

For ordering followers to starve to death, Kenya convicts pastor<\/p>\n

Why I dont collect, preach about tithe in my church Odumeje<\/p>\n

Kenya confirms 9th Ebola case as authorities trace 135 contacts<\/p>\n

.Lagos: Police arrest 2 suspected cultists, recover pistol in Ajah<\/p>\n

Breaking: Afenifere leader Pa Fasoranti dies<\/p>\n

NAFDAC tests medicines, vaccines under US-Nigeria agreement, assures of safety<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Ex-Obidient coordinator defends Tinubu<\/p>\n

US hails NDLEA for dismantling 4 Mexican-linked meth labs, Marwa seeks more support<\/p>\n

AACT 2026: Sanwo-Olu pledges Lagos support for continental golf championship<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Expert speaks on economic reforms, fiscal indiscipline<\/p>\n

CSOs slam Sowunmi over disparaging remarks on late Abiola<\/p>\n

Adamawa: SDP governorship candidate subsidises cost of CNG conversion for tricycle riders<\/p>\n

BEDC seeks union cooperation over staff entitlements<\/p>\n

Take advantage of free CNG buses in Kaduna, Uba Sani tells NYSC corp members<\/p>\n

21 Adamawa PDP LG chairmen, 226 councillors defect to APC<\/p>\n

German agency trains pastoralists in Kano<\/p>\n

Senate confirms ex- sports minister Ndanusa as ambassador-designate<\/p>\n

Senate push for FG intervention as erosion displaces 300 in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Senate seeks improved funding, oversight for senior secondary education in Nigeria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n