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23/01/2026

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY 2026*

*THE NATION*

Tinubu approves posting of four Ambassador-Designates to key foreign missions

Barau leads FG’s delegation on visit to Katsina over Sheikh Kaura, ex-ACG Bagiwa deaths

Tinubu approves incentives to unlock jobs, FX inflows from Shell’s Bonga Southwest project

Kogi unveils ₦50bn Sukuk for airport, international market, plans March take-off

Army pledges to help address refugees, IDPs, migrants challenges

Kudirat Abiola's murder: Supreme Court dismisses move by Lagos to appeal Major Al-Mustapha's acquittal

Ladoja seeks FG intervention on Ibadan ecological problems, visits SGF

Otuaro to PAP scholarship students: make Tinubu proud

Shell plans fresh $20bn investment in Nigeria, NNPCL -- Ojulari

PSC debunks claim over alleged delay in promotion of police inspectors

Ohanaeze Ndigbo declares every last Saturday of January as Igbo adoration, thanksgiving Day

Okpebholo issues ultimatum to waste mgt board to keep Edo clean

Lagos Assembly urges Sanwo-Olu to order bye-elections for deceased councillors

Tinubu approves oil drilling at Tongeji Island, Olokola Deep Seaport take-off — Abiodun

Lagos police step up surveillance as schools receive threat messages

JUST IN: Tinubu swears in FCC chair, 37 commissioners

Ekiti 2026: Afenifere denies endorsing ADC gov candidate, backs Oyebanji

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' breaks Oscar's record with 16 nominations

Makinde meets Tinubu in Villa

Full list of 2026 OSCAR nominations

Yeni Kuti weighs in on Wizkid, Seun feud, defends father's legacy

Cyber defamation: Sowore's post on Tinubu generated tension, threatened public safety - DSS witness

Ondo warns contractors handling technical colleges' projects, threatens contract termination

Nigeria, U.S. deepen partnership as Ribadu highlights gains on terrorism

Stakeholders applaud progress on Sokoto-Badagry highway project

Police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest 10 suspects, recover ammunition, others

Ooni prais

18/12/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2025*

*THE NATION*

Tinubu to Niger Delta leaders: Dwelling on past neglect won’t help, progress must be our focus

JUST IN: Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel

Multiple explosions rock Edo community

Bafarawa dispels APC defection rumours, says he remains elder statesman

Okai lauds DSS leadership reforms, says Nigeria's secret police in historic U-turn

Lagos–Calabar coastal road case still pending in court - Winhomes boss

Akume urges MDAs to entrench digital governance, sustain reforms beyond individuals

Senate concludes amendment to 69-year-old Audit Act

Nigeria committed to inclusive social development, cooperation, says minister

Tinubu presents 2026 budget on Friday

Akpabio, US Envoy hold talks to strengthen Nigeria - US relations

Senate blocks bid to summon Wike over Abuja sanitation, land revocation claims

NEC sets up committee to fast-track livestock development

EFCC uncovers $3.43m, €280,000 fake currency, arrests five-man syndicate in Ibadan Zone

Kano NLC backs Tinubu’s security measures, leads peaceful rally

JUST IN: Fubara visits APC national secretariat

NCAA okays return of commercial flights at Ibadan Airport

Banditry: We will protect our people, says Aiyedatiwa

Senate backs state police, technology-driven reforms to boost Nigeria’s security

Alleged Organ Harvesting: Families storm mortuary to collect corpses

Umahi counters Abaribe says Tinubu has delivered inclusive governance, massive projects in Southeast

Osun ready to move from dancing to working - Okpebholo

I nearly resigned as Minister – Lai Mohammed

BREAKING: Farouk, Komolafe resign as Tinubu nominates new CEOs for petroleum regulators

Wike reinstates FCT education mandate secretary, IRS acting chairman

Oyetola, Walson-Jack launch digital platform to drive transparency, reform

FG dismisses 38 senior officers from NSCDC for various infractions

JUST IN: Tinubu meets NMDPRA chief amid Dangote’s sab

17/12/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2025*

*THE NATION*

Tinubu in late night parley with Labour, NGF ahead of planned protest

Your service still counts, perm sec assures retiring State House staff

Tinubu mourns former CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad

234 soldiers apply for personnel insurance in six weeks

NMDPRA not undermining regulatory independence, says coalition

New tax law: don't give room for apprehension, Tinubu urges Nigerians

Lagos reaffirms zero-tolerance to sexual abuses

Senator Buba mourns ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad, hails judicial legacy

PenCom disburses N577bn to retiree, contributors

FG records sharp revenue shortfall in 2025 as oil taxes underperform — Edun

NAF Chief: Ending insecurity requires communities’ support

Kano Hisbah intercepts truck-load of 13 packs of alcoholic drinks

Minister hails RHI for elderly support scheme

Olanipekun urges Ladoja to lead unity of traditional rulers in southwest

Cardoso woos global investors, pitches Nigeria’s reform agenda

CDS to youths: use sports to build a safer, prosperous nation

DMO urges states to comply with Fiscal Responsibility Act on borrowing

*PUNCH*

Govt warns against pipeline vandalism

FG recorded N30tn revenue shortfall in 2025 – Edun

US adds Nigeria to travel restriction list

Reps seek release of aircraft, soldiers detained by B’Faso

APC strengthens strategy ahead of 2027 polls

CDS seeks academia’s partnership for military innovation

Tinubu, NJC, Bauchi mourn as ex-CJN Muhammad dies in S’Arabia

Petrol battlefield: ICPC plans NMDPRA boss probe after Dangote petition

Okpebholo presents N939.8bn, Idris, Oborevwori sign budgets

Foundation awards scholarships to 214 students

Govt can’t tackle insecurity alone –Yoruba elders

Senate lowers oil benchmark, approves N54.46tn budget

INEC annex project not abandoned, says FCDA

Senate asks DSS, NSA to hunt Akpabio, Gowon death rumour peddlers

Tinted permit: NBA moves against IG on Jan 2 crackdown

Rivers emergency: S’Court ver

11/12/2025

10/12/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2025*

*THE NATION*

BREAKING: EFCC detains Malami over alleged terrorism financing

Alake unveils incentives to attract global mining investors

Why I decided not to celebrate my birthday - Akpabio

BREAKING: 1,660 delegates to pick Osun APC guber candidate on Dec 13

I never said there’s no persecution of Christians in Nigeria - Kukah

Former lawmaker lauds Alake’s efforts to boost mining revenue

We feel nothing but pity for Gov. Fubara, says PDP

Kana, Ezeamama assume duty as perm secs in OSGF

Why I joined Accord Party, by Gov. Adeleke

Oyebanji to new Commissioners: deliver or lose relevance

BREAKING: Adeleke defects to Accord Party ahead of Osun 2026 guber primary

HJRBDA boss hails Tinubu over rescue of Kebbi, Niger abducted students

SEC moves to freeze bank accounts, seize assets of CBEX over N1.3tn Ponzi scheme

Budget Lockdown: FG halts new capital projects

Police conduct pre-deployment training on child protection in armed conflict

'We have recorded 860 terrorism convictions since 2017,' says AGF Fagbemi

BREAKING: Fubara dumps PDP for APC

TETFund to develop security master plan for tertiary institutions nationwide

Delta police explain how to track fraudsters asking for money on WhatsApp

Tinubu unveils new youth-empowerment drive

Tinubu acting decisively on security -- Shettima

Senate raises alarm over sudden WAEC curriculum shift, summons Education Minister

Edo Assembly inspects Okpebholo’s projects

Akume unveils ECMS, says Nigeria has entered new era of digital governance

VP Shettima, NGF chair advocate diversification of education financing

Nigeria’s education budget rises to ₦3.52trn under Tinubu — Shettima

NNPCL E&P records 355,000bpd output

NSCDC uncovers human trafficking syndicate, rescues 14 women in Abuja

West Africa in a state of emergency, ECOWAS president warns

Two AAU final students die in road accident

CBN tasks Agric fund board with expanding credit access to farmers

Tinu

04/12/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2025*

*THE NATION*

Senate panel grills ambassadorial nominees, clears three after intense screening

New population commission chair vows transparent, credible national census

FG rolls out MOFI awards for public enterprises

First Lady splashes N1.9bn on persons with disabilities

Senate seeks two-year mandatory pupillage for new lawyers

14m girls vaccinated against HPV, 30m children receive measles–rubella shot - FG

Nigeria is great, nobody can intimidate us, says Gen Musa

Senate summons finance, education ministers over ‘collapse’ of $30m Safe School Initiative programme

Wike appoints Galadima SSA on development control, planning

How I will tackle insecurity, by Defence minister-designate, General Musa

Police officer, scavenger die in Lagos road accident

Osun 2026: Omisore, Alabi, Babayemi, others screened for APC guber primary

Yusuf plans drones, enhanced surveillance to curb bandit attacks in Kano

Rivers Assembly urges Tinubu to run for second term

Nigeria's First Lady gives N50m grant to Rivers PWDS, disabled veterans

Reps condemn killing of security personnel in Kebbi, demand immediate clearance operations

Insecurity: Nigerians, not Trump, must fix our challenges — Yari

Opposition forces fueling insecurity to discredit Tinubu ahead of 2027— Adeyeye

EU–Nigeria ministerial summit to focus on tackling trade barriers — Mignot

Tinubu’s wife disburses business grants to over 9,500 persons with disabilities

Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway oversubscribed by $100m, says Umahi

Badaru denies viral claim linking his resignation to alleged US, Tinubu bombing plot

Army renews resolve to intensify operations against banditry in northwest — Warrah

NSCDC boss inaugurates anti-corruption unit, urges personnel to resist undue pressures

FEC approves 2026–2028 MTEF, projects ₦34.33trn revenue

APGA backs Tinubu over nomination of former CDS as defence minister

BREAKING: Senate confirms ex-CDS Musa as new Defence

02/12/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2025*

*THE NATION*

Osun Gov Adeleke resigns from PDP

Badaru resigns as minister of defence

Tinubu meets former Defence Chief, Musa amid recent security concerns

DHQ convenes border security meeting over clash with Niger soldiers

FG to expose terrorism financiers, tighten border security, says Presidency

Terrorism: NAF, UBEC partner to boost security in schools

IGP orders arrest of officers escorting VIPs

Tompolo bags honorary doctorate from Edwin Clark University

NAHCON signs MoU with four banks to deepen Hajj savings scheme

'I am the manager Osun state needs to flourish', says Oyebamiji

Police arrest man for allegedly faking own kidnap, demanding ₦35m ransom in Enugu

TETFUND, Innov8 collaborate on transforming research into innovation

Why Apo-Karshi road project was terminated, by Wike

Nigeria vows to leverage IMO Council's return to boost global maritime competitiveness

Insecurity: Police reinforce ban on commercial motorcycle operation in Kano

Northern govs, monarchs ask Tinubu to suspend mining in north for six months to tackle banditry

Group knocks ADC over comments on ex-INEC boss’ ambassadorial nomination

Gov Agbu visits Tinubu in Abuja ahead of planned defection to APC

Nigeria’s GDP soars by 3.98 per cent in Q3 2025

Kogi West leaders endorse Ododo for 2027, establish zonal security joint task force to curb banditry

Fubara, Speaker clash over deplorable condition of schools in Rivers

PSC warns Nigerians against fake police recruitment portals

ACJA @10: Tinubu pledges support for justice sector reforms

Police move to avert looming crisis, hold peace parley with Delta communities

FG promotes 24,202 officers, personnel in four para-military agencies

It is satanic to say Edo is against investors, says Okpebholo

Justice Okogwu’s murder: Asaba monarch harps on profiling security guards before engagement

HIV/AIDS: Nigeria making strides but work remains, say FG, stakeholders

Tinubu assure

30/11/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY, 30TH NOVEMBER, 2025*

*PUNCH*

Discordant rulings in PDP fiasco

Police recover bodies of two abducted women in Anambra

Three die in Kano fuel tanker explosion

Police kill robber, arrest three during foiled robberies in Jigawa

One killed, five arrested as farmers-herders clash in Bauchi

Six die in Anambra road crash

Traders count losses as fire razes Anambra market

How to end Nigerias insecurity nightmare

Recommended diet for the elderly

A man tells his story (IV)

How Pastor Kumuyi, Dr Olukoya shaped my music career UNILAG don, Prof Oikelome

Travails of Nigerian parents struggling to raise children abroad

Why Christians must traditionally fortify against bandits Lagos cleric, Daramola

Experts fear HIV rise after 55% drop in condom distribution

PDP faults Tinubus ambassadorial list, demands withdrawal

Im living my dream in UK MC Izhybee

Dad accepted my comedy career after seeing its success Sabinus

Veteran actor Lere Paimo is alive ANTP

Joshua will retire if Paul wins, says Hearn

3SC target home win against El-Kanemi

Kwara hope to bounce back in Kano

Insurance trash Wikki to sustain revival

Bayelsa United seek to extend unbeaten run

Gala confirm Osimhen return for derby

Ajayi scores first Hull City goal

Arokodare ready to risk AFCON chance for Wolves

Onuachus brace fires Trabzonspor to Konyaspor win

Boniface laments unfair treatment

Simon reaches 500-game milestone in Paris stalemate

Proper planning, welfare secret to Nigerias Riyadh success

Nigerian footballer Onwuegbuchulam needs N3.5m for surgery

NSC approves sanctions to end age falsification

Ikorodu confirm Adelanis Bulgaria switch

Jepthas goal sinks champions in Minna

EPL: Back-to-back assist for Chukwueze as Fulham beat Tottenham 2-1

World Cup qualifiers: DTigers suffer second consecutive defeat

Ligue 1: Monaco shock PSG with 1-0 win

La Liga: Olmo double fires Barcelona to 3-1 victory over Alaves

Bundesliga: Bayern bounce back after Arsena

26/11/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2025*

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*THE NATION*

AIG Ahmed holds talks on Kano/Jigawa security concerns

First Lady calls for technology driven by human values at global education summit

16 banks have met new capital requirements, says CBN

MPC retains key rates as Cardoso projects continued disinflation

FCTA debunks reported school closure, suspends education Secretary

Police confirm abduction of eight women, two men in Kano villages

Eno proposes N1.39trn 'people's budget' for 2026

EFCC arraigns businessman, firm over alleged N23m theft in Lagos

Tinubu welcomes freed Kebbi school girls, orders intensified efforts to rescue others

Shettima returns after G20, AU–EU summits

Kidnapped Kebbi school girls freed

Oyo court sentences five to death over murder of taxi driver in Ibadan

'Don't compromise integrity of our elections', INEC chairman warns RECs

Wike vows timely completion of Kuje road project June

Four airports get NAMA approval to operate till 10pm

IGP flags Niger as epicentre of rising security threats

Tinubu orders 24-hour aerial surveillance, tightens security cordon over Kwara, Kebbi forests

Kidnappings: NUT wants security strengthened around vulnerable schools

76 bags first class as Ajayi Crowther graduates 2,336 at 17th convocation

Tinubu transmits new legal practitioners bill to Reps

Tinubu’s reforms will secure Nigeria’s long-term prosperity — Momoh

'How alleged terrorists' negotiator, Mamu got N50million for his efforts,' DSS official tells court

16 banks fully comply with recapitalisation requirements - CBN

Obasa hails Sanwo-Olu as governor presents ₦4.237tn 2026 budget

Opposition fueling renewed school attacks in the north — Shehu Sani

Niger Assembly threatens shutdown over students' abductions

CP dispels report of terrorists' invasion of A'Ibom

Insecurity: Wike orders total security beef-up, surveillance across FCT

Start preparing your handover note, Oyo APC youths tell Makinde

Deputy Speaker Ka

25/11/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2025*

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*THE NATION*

First Lady seeks safe digital spaces for women, girls

ADC faults Tinubu’s police redeployment directive

ASUU to weigh strike option after talks with FG

AU-EU Summit: Nigeria insists Africa must lead its security solutions, rejects private military firms

Show dignity to fallen heroes in your reportage, Minister urges media

28 million social media account deactivated across major platforms - NITDA

*We’ve beefed up security in schools, other infrastructure, says Lagos CP*

Imo PDP dismisses Ibadan convention as 'jamboree', throws weight behind Wike

Tinubu hails former NNPC GMD, Gaius-Obaseki at 80

Akpabio unveils counter terrorism strategic plan 2025-2030

Troops destroy seven illegal refineries, recover 109,000 litres of stolen products in Niger Delta

No extension of deadline for ground rent payment in FCT, Wike declares

Reps panel raises alarm over rising POS fraud, crypto activities by unlicensed operators

MOWAA declines to appear before Edo Assembly

Alleged cyberbullying of Senator: Court grants lawyer N5m bail

ASUU suspends four-months strike in in Ondo varsity

SEC warns against complacency after FATF grey list exi

Southeast Reps caucus seeks presidential pardon for Nnamdi Kanu

NANS urges Fed govt to ensure safe return of abducted students

Insecurity fuelling gender-based violence across the country - NAPTIP boss

Oborevwori commends Navy’s role in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime assets

Abiodun holds security meeting to strengthen peace, safety in Ogun

Xmas: Police ban sale, use of firecrackers in FCT

NNPCL declares N5.4tr profit after tax for 2024

Akpabio to defence attachés: Build adaptive intelligence framework to counter security threats

Southwest governors hold emergency closed-door meeting in Ibadan

Okechukwu urges Tinubu to convene special police constabulary unit to tackle insecurity

Court adjourns for final address in DSS' N5.5b defamation suit against SERAP

20/11/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2025*

*THE NATION*

Hakimi wins 2025 African Player of the Year Award (Men)

Fed Govt urges indigenous firms to leverage ‘Nigeria First’ policy for economic growth

Nnadozie named Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, Bounou wins Men’s award

Fed Govt will rescue Kebbi abducted school girls, bring culprits to Justice — Shettima

FAAC shares N2.094tn October revenue to FG, States, LGAs

Sen. Gbenga Daniel remains APC member, says NWC

BREAKING: CAF names Super Falcons National Team of the Year (Women)

Illegal mining: Reps C'ttee summon minister, DG mining cadastre, others

Wike to SSDC: don’t disappoint Tinubu, focus on grassroot development

Alleged Christian genocide: U.S. statements emboldened violent groups in Nigeria, Fed Govt warns

Reps vow to fix 17-year power sector failures, begin probe into govt investments

Abducted Kebbi students: Kefas postpones defection to APC ceremony

Ekiti 2026: ADC picks Bejide as governorship candidate

Wike to Turaki: Nigeria’s democracy not under threat

Reps seek tax relief for older persons, set to pass rights for older persons bill

Worst of Boko Haram insurgency is over, pledges support to military, says Zulum

Tinubu correcting past errors, taking tough decisions on insurgency - Balami

Senate steps in to end ELRA leadership crisis

Fed Govt inaugurates committee to scale up women’s empowerment

MOWAA counters Edo claims, clarifies cost of institute project

Low demand stalls generation of 3,500MW despite 8,500MW transmission capacity

State Police: DAWN commission calls for immediate federal legislative action

PRP slams PDP factional chair for “unpatriotic” call for foreign intervention

ISWAP leader sentenced to 20 years imprisonment over terror attacks

Nathaniel Bassey condemns Kwara, Kebbi attacks

Reps seek reduction in age to contest Senate, governorship seats to 30

2025 All Judges Conference: NJI faults claim judges sang solidarity song for Tinubu

SDP condemns PDP Wad

19/11/2025

*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2025*

*THE NATION*

Tinubu approves appointments of Adar, Shagari to new roles in NEITI, NIWA

Tinubu orders swift rescue of abducted Kebbi schoolgirls

Move by Senate to change procedures for electing Presiding Officers, others suffers set back

31 suspected cultists nabbed in Edo

Army confirms death of soldier mentally unstable man attacked in Lagos

Tinubu heads to South Africa for G20 Leaders’ Summit, AU-EU meeting in Angola

APC postpones Gov. Kefas reception

Africa committed to setting agenda for sustainable gold, gemstone development - Alake

Akume mourns veteran journalist, Agbese, says Nigeria has lost a national treasure

Army hands over newly built Tudun Biri primary school to Kaduna govt

Support your husbands’ success in new national security roles, First Lady urges wives of service chiefs

Reps launch probe into abandoned FG properties, vow to recover national assets

JUST IN: PDP members defect to APC in Ondo, declare support for Tinubu’s re-election

Senate decries killing of Army General, abduction of 25 Kebbi schoolgirls

FULL LIST: Major social media sites affected by Cloudflare outage

Poor attendance: Speaker Abbas bans committee activities during plenary

Reps to address longstanding revenue leakages in Nigeria’s oil, non-oil export

CAN urges FG to tackle insecurity

FG committed to support local production, says VP Shettima

Reps set aside Thursday for nationwide security debate as insecurity persists

First Lady condemns abduction of Kebbi schoolgirls

Enough is enough, we won’t allow the dismantling of PDP — Bala Mohammed

I won’t accept Regina Daniels back - Ned Nwoko

School attack: UNICEF calls for stronger child protection

Foreign reserves hit $46.7bn

Police arrest suspected cultists, recover weapons, mobile devices in Delta

60% of Nigeria's power plants not available for dispatch - NERC

44 House members beg Tinubu for Nnamdi Kanu's release

World Day Against Child Sexual Abuse: