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NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2026

THE NATION

Hajj: Nigeria will comply with health regulations, NAHCON chair tells Saudi

Reps pledge collaboration to reposition polytechnic sector

British Commission, ASIRI Magazine partner on ‘HerStory of Nigeria’ project to mark IWD 2026

 

Edo Reps aspirant hails Tenebe’s emergence as APC chairman

 

Taraba APC SWC, endorses Kefas, Tinubu for reelection

 

NUATE warns Middle East airspace closures threaten airport revenue, economy

 

Obasa congratulates Lagos APC executives, welcomes Ojelabi’s reelection

 

Kefas, Alia meet to end Benue/Taraba border insecurity

 

FG bans mounting of roadblocks to collect taxes

 

Akpabio lauds Eno over peaceful conduct of APC state congress in Akwa Ibom

 

Reps panel issues final summons to REA MD, electrification programme head

 

Tinubu orders immediate release of funds for space assets maintenance

 

Uba Sani, Abbas task new exco to deliver two million votes for Tinubu in 2027

 

Presumptive tax framework to formalise millions of small businesses – Edun

 

Area Council poll: Tinubu will provide more infrastructures in FCT – Wike

 

PSC trains staff over recruitment of 50,000 police constables

 

Lawyer urges FG to sustain Tompolo’s pipeline surveillance deal to protect Nigeria’s oil revenue, Niger Delta stability

 

11 years after, NAPTIP secures conviction of Ondo Baby Factory couple

 

We are determined to block revenue leakages, says FAAN

 

NAF reactivates Super Puma helicopter to strengthen air operations

 

Protest rock Ondo as gunmen attack farmers, kill one

 

Alleged N80.2b fraud: Court to rule March 9 on admissibility of property documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial

 

Metering rate hit 57.27 percent in December, says NERC

 

UCH workers begin five-day warning strike over power rationing

 

Failure to serve stalls proceedings in El-Rufai’s N1b suit against ICPC, AGF, others

 

Ojelabi re-elected Lagos APC chairman

 

Gridlock persists on Lagos Airport road amid tollgate cashless policy

 

ADC calls for clarity on Malami, El-Rufai investigations

 

Alleged money laundering: Court rules on admissibility of EFCC document

 

How my best friend and I got pregnant for my husband – Actress Omo Local

 

Fintiri names nominees to replace Atiku’s son, Adamu, two others

 

Terrorists will find no sanctuary in Nigeria – COAS

 

Verheijen to lead technical subcommittee as FG moves to enforce direct oil revenue remittances

 

Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance

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PUNCH

Gains of Tinubu’s economic reforms still elusive – Labour

Why foreign financiers are wary of Nigerian aviation – Experts

Imo APC councillor donates educational materials to constituents

Imo intervenes in feud over community leadership positions

We’ll promote Tinubu’s agricultural policies – MOUAU female VC

Expressions on people’s faces tell our story – Otti

Diaspora groups endorse Tinubu for second term

Abia begins construction of first LG General Hospital

NCPC suspends Jerusalem pilgrimage after final batch’s return

Stop market fires

 

Jigawa APC elects state chairman, 35 other executives

 

Police arrest three kidnap suspects, recover victim’s corpse in Edo

 

Kwara recruits 150 nurses, acquires MRI to boost healthcare

 

France deploys aircraft carrier to Mediterranean over Iran war

 

Yobe APC chairman re-elected after congress

 

Ex-US president Clinton explains hot tub, pool photos from Epstein files

 

I’d rather die than betray my benefactor, Yobe gov declares

 

Otti backs oil theft crackdown, offers JTF base in Abia community

 

China, Nigeria celebrate women’s role in social development

 

2027: Sani, Abbas ask Kaduna APC to deliver two million votes

 

Abuja-Kaduna highway hits 80% completion, set for April delivery

 

Reps move to recover $7bn from foreign airlines

 

Khamenei killed by Israeli strike, not US operation – Pentagon

 

Lawyers’ absence stalls El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC, others

 

Edo gov holds meeting with BEDC over power outages, billing complaints

 

Govts sending special flights to evacuate stranded travellers in Middle East

 

Kano varsity threatens to seize stray animals, sanction owners

 

FG to build more modern bus terminals in FCT – Official

 

Probe: Reps give two-day ultimatum to REA MD, NEP boss

 

FG bans cash tax collection, roadblocks under new regulations

LEADERSHIP

Asake Surprises Mum With A New G-Wagon

UK, Sultan, Kukah, Others Back Inclusive Peacebuilding In Northwest

Council Suspends Medical Director, 2 Doctors Over Death Of Chimamanda’s Son

Food Security: Kaduna Showcases Gains Ahead Of NIPR Week 2026

Bandits Abduct Family Members, 13 Others In Fresh Kaduna Attacks

Analysts Forecast 5.5% GDP Growth, Inflation At 6% In 2026

NGX Market Cap Rises By N710bn On Renewed Buying Interest

VAT Revenue Rises 10.7% To N2.28trn in Q3– NBS

AMAC Chairman-elect Vows To Prioritise People-focused Project

Kano Commissioner For Water Resources Resigns

 

JUST-IN: 5 Operatives Arrested Over Bribery Allegation In El-Rufai Airport Case

 

Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 82 Cases, 20 Deaths In 1 Week

 

Kwara Takes Delivery Of MRI Machine, Employs 150 Nurses

 

‘You Took My Bank Tokens Too’ — El-Rufai’s Wife Mocks ICPC Over Wiretapping Claim

 

Filling Stations Adjust Upward Pump Prices Of Petrol As Crude Prices Rise

 

Gombe APC Endorses Tinubu For 2027

 

Kylian Mbappé Undergoes Knee Treatment In Paris

 

Omo-Agege, Ned Nwoko, Ibori’s Daughter, Others Shun Delta APC Congress

 

Davido Faces N1bn Defamation Claim From Sophia Momodu’s Lawyer

 

Real Madrid’s Brazilian Winger, Rodrygo, Set To Miss World Cup

 

Southern Kaduna APC Unity Forum Disowns Pro-El-Rufai Rally, Backs Ongoing Probe

 

Ronaldo Leaves Saudi Arabia Amid Attacks From Iran

 

Copa del Rey: Lookman Targets Final Spot With Atlético

 

BREAKING: Tinubu Nominates Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance

 

Ladan Bosso Calls for Recognition of Role in Nurturing Super Eagles Talent

 

Funke Akindele Recognised For Hard Work And Consistency At NFVCB Awards

 

Nigeria’s Net FX Reserves Jump 772% To $34.8bn In 2Years

 

Congress: Delegates Reaffirm Fagbemi As Kwara APC Chairman

 

NRC Increases Abuja-Kaduna Train Trips From March 6

 

THE SUN

 

Tinubu orders immediate funds release for Nigeria’s space assets

 

Terrorists strike two Kajuru communities, abduct 14, injure four in fresh attacks

 

Customs to auction 14,375 litres of PMS seized from Cameroon-bound smugglers

 

Raid: ICPC agent that signed seized item list had horrible handwriting – Bello El-Rufai

 

Wike vows to empower women, youth in Bwari, honour requests through chairman-elect Ishaku

 

Raid: ICPC agent that signed seized item list had horrible handwriting – Bello El-Rufai

 

Chukwunweike, 36 others elected Enugu APC excos as Mbah lists gains of connecting to the centre

 

Arenyeka emerges as Delta APC chairman as Omo-Agege, Nwoko, Ibori’s daughter shun state congress

 

Benue APC conducts state congress, elects Omale chair, inaugurates LG, ward excos

 

Ebonyi APC re-elects state working committee

 

Borno: ‘Outside’ politicians won’t govern state – Zulum

 

SBI unveils new site to deepen digital transformation

 

Nigeria can grow livestock economy to $94bn in 10 years – Report

 

PENGASSAN protest shuts down Shell office in Lagos

 

Tinubu orders immediate funds release for Nigeria’s space assets

 

Customs to auction 14,375 litres of PMS seized from Cameroon-bound smugglers

 

House panel queries computer council over operational structure

 

Abuja stadium deteriorates, as NSC budgets N18.775bn

 

Iran conflict: Drone scare halts UAE tennis match

 

Iran conflict: Ronaldo exits Saudi Arabia amid mounting tension

 

VANGUARD

 

Chukwunweike, 36 others elected Enugu APC excos

 

Iran: Fuel price hike unnecessary – Adeyanju

 

US ‘totally stupid’ to attack Iran during talks – UN ambassador

 

APC Sokoto congress elects new executives by consensus

 

Alleged N80.2bn fraud: Ex-Gov Bello kicks as EFCC seeks to tender more evidence

 

Former Taraba PDP leader emerges APC state chairman

 

Akwa Ibom APC congress deemed most peaceful in Nigeria’s history — Akpabio

 

Court acquits ex-NDDC’s Omatsuli, Momoh, others from money laundering charge

 

NASS goes digital with ultra-modern newsroom for real-time monitoring, dissemination

 

El-Rufai, Malami victims of selective justice — ADC

 

Oyo ADC clarifies MRMR Committee appointments

 

Demolition: Court grants order to serve notices of committal proceedings on Wike

 

Imo APC elects Austin Onyedebelu as State Chairman

 

Tinubu launches climate revolution: “Lead or Lag” in Nigeria’s green race

 

FRSC vows tough action against errant officers

 

Senator Anosike elected Anambra APC chairman

 

Adeboye, Enenche, Oyedepo, Komaiya among Nigerian pastors with enduring marriages

 

Reps back FAAN cashless reform as Kuku defends move amid airport congestion

 

Updated: Tax: JRB bans roadblocks, unveils presumptive tax regulations

 

Some Nigerians seek evacuation amid Middle East crisis – FG

 

Delta: Obaro hails Arenyeka’s APC victory as Chairman

THISDAY

Niger Gov Inaugurates New Health Facilities, Recruits Over 1500 Medical Personnel in One Year

Ex-Lawmaker Lauds FG for 48bn Special Grant to Selected Varsities

Tears as Police Secondary School Sacks 13 Teachers

 

APC Congress: Ive Raised Bar of Impactful Governance in Kwara, Gov Abdulrazaq Says

 

Tinubu Nominates Tax Reforms Committee Chair, Taiwo Oyedele, As Minister of State for Finance

 

Five Officers Detained Over Airport Security Breach During el-Rufais Arrival from Cairo

 

Breaking: Tinubu Nominates Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance

 

Sahara Group Deepens Global Employee Engagement Through M.A.D With Football 5.0

 

NRS Celebrates 2025 Record Tax Revenue, Sets Ambitious 2026 Target

 

Court Clears Ex-NDDC Director Omatsuli of N3.6bn Money Laundering Charges

 

NAPTIP Wades into Simis Tweet Controversy

 

Turkish President Decries Civilian Suffering in Iran, Seeks Ceasefire

 

US Advises Citizens to Leave Middle Eastern Countries Including Israel

 

Israel Deploys Additional Troops to Southern Lebanon

 

75 Die of Lassa Fever in Seven Weeks, Says NCDC

 

FG Unlocks $552m Hope-Edu Funding, Sets New Pace for Basic Education Reform

 

NSE President Rallies Support for TETFunds N50bn Intervention

 

Nwogu Felicitates Femi Gbajabiamila on Mothers 96th Birthday

 

VFD Group Successfully Raises N27.2bn via CP Issuance

 

Ex- House Member, Shina Peller, Pushes for Credible Opposition

 

UniOsunDismisses250 Ghost WorkersAllegation, Affirms Credibility of Personnel Records

 

Starting the Year with Impact: Segilola Resources Delivers School, Skills, and Safety Initiatives in Host Communities

 

NAF Airstrikes Eliminate Terrorist Commanders,Fighters, DismantleHeadquarters in Sambisa Forest

 

DSS Busts Arms Trafficking Ring, Seizes RPGs, Arrests Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victim in Gombe

 

Congress: Ondo APC United, No Room for Two Leaders, LACOT Warns Troublemakers

 

Ogun 2027: The Yayi Consensus and Strategic Roadmap to Creekside Capital

 

Stakeholders Unite to Formalise Action on Legislative Governance Accountability in Nigeria

 

As SCourt Attains Full Complement of 21 Justices

 

NGO Empowers Women to Curb Gender-Based Violence in Katsina

 

Women Affairs Minister Bags Vanguard Award

 

HumanManager Unveils Workforce Solutions at Lagos Tech Fest

 

Godman Akinlabi Bags Leadership Honour at Nigerian Legal Awards

 

Babcock University Advocates Faith-Based Approach to Mental Health Crisis

 

Nigerian Technology Scholar Wins EU Marie Skodowska-Curie PhD Fellowship

 

Gill: Nigeria is Perceived Far More Positively Today Than in Recent Years

 

Stock Market Gains N1,72trn on Demand for MTN, Dangote Cement

 

FG Sets Up Steering Cttee for National Gas Infrastructure Centre

 

Aradel Attains ISO 45001:2018 Certification

 

NIMASA Renews Strategic Partnership with World Maritime University

 

Underutilisation of NCDMBs $40m Women in Energy Fund Worries WIEN

 

NEITI Defends FG on Direct Remittance of Oil, Gas Revenues

 

NOG to Advance Energy Ambitions for Competitive, Resilient Economies

 

2025FY:Dangote Cement Grows Profit by 109.2% to N1.53trn

 

War in The Middle East, Uncertainty in The World

 

With Liverpool in Focus, Galatasaray Drop Osimhen from Cup Tie Tonight

 

Promoter Lists Nigeria in Floyd Mayweather Historic Boxing Tour

 

Can Barcelona Overturn Atleticos Huge Advantage Tonight

 

Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Cameroons Lionesses

 

Cardoso: Net Reserves Jump 772% from $3.99bn to $34.8bn in Two Years

 

Oil Market Impacted as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Vows to Attack Errant Ships

 

Botswana President Appoints Akinwole II Omoboriowo as Vice Chairman of Botswana Power Corporations Board of Directors

 

Police Council Okays Tunji Disus Appointment as IGP

 

Oil Market Crisis: Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Gantry Price to N874

 

Oando Receives IPPG Leadership, Recommits to Indigenous Upstream Growth

 

Executive Order: Detailed Guidelines for Direct Payment into Federation Account Ready in Three Weeks

 

AEDC Raises Power Supply by 15%, Reduces ATC&C Losses to 32%

 

NELFUND Extends Loan Applications Over Surge in Nationwide Interest

 

Tinubu Felicitates Renowned Community Leader, Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila at 96

Optimus Bank Scales CBN Recapitalisation Hurdle, Raises Paid-up Capital to N200bn

DAILY TRUST

 

Oil Prices Surge to $84 as Supply Risk Deepens

 

Two sentenced to death for killing groom in Kano

 

National Assembly shifts plenary resumption toMarch 10

 

Babajide stars in Super Falcons revenge victory over Cameroon

 

Another Kano commissioner resigns

 

Kano Assembly swears in two new members

 

Tinubu appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Minister

 

Fubara appoints new commissioners

 

Rivers Assembly unveils Fubaras commissioner nominees

 

Over 5m customers remain unmetered NERC

 

BREAKING: DSS arrests police, immigration officials implicated in El-Rufais return to Nigeria

 

NRC expands AbujaKaduna train services, introduces more trips

 

BREAKING: Petrol hits N960 in Abuja, N935 in Lagos as Middle East crisis affects Nigeria

 

Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children

 

Lassa fever kills 35 in Taraba

 

Nigerian jailed 19 years in US over $4m romance scam

 

Ronaldo flees Saudi Arabia amid bombardment from Iran

 

NASFAT Tasks Media, Movie Practitioners to Correct Biases Against Islam

 

The Complete Guide to AI Essay Writers: Ethics Benefits and Best Practices

 

Jigawa: Sharia Court Judge sanctioned for alleged corruption

 

Iran hits US Embassy in Saudi Arabia

 

Uba Sani to opposition: I can tolerate criticism, not falsehood

 

Police council confirms Disu as IGP

 

NIGERIA DAILY: Can INECs Mock Election Rebuild Nigerias Electoral Confidence Come 2027

 

DevReporting, PDM-Network select 8 journalists for urban challenges reporting project in Lagos

 

2027 : Kogi youths urge competent Leadership, endorse Tinubu, Ododo

 

Nigerian die, 12 rescued in S/Africa boat mishap

 

CAC registrar-general apologises as senators rescind call for his sack

 

Arewa Think Tank hails reappointment of NSCDC chief

 

Anambra govt seals another market over sit-at-home

 

Alleged non-declaration of assets: Justice Tsoho to appear before CCB

 

US issues security alert to citizens in Nigeria after Iran attack

 

W/Bank commissions Zulums legacy projects

 

Ramadan: Kano ice block sellers lament poor sales

 

Police foil bandits attack on worshippers in Zamfara

 

Troops neutralise 2 suspected terrorists in Benue

 

Rescued kidnap victim gives birth at Kogi IDP camp

 

Kebbi opens 25,000-capacity secretariat complex

 

Bandits kidnap family of 3 in Kaduna

 

IGP orders probe of officers over alleged $1,000 extortion in Lagos

 

Casket maker slumps, dies in Abuja hotel

 

Rescued kidnap victim delivers twins at Kogi IDP camp

 

US-Israel strikes: Schoolgirls killed, civilians targeted Iran ambassador

 

Protest in Nasarawa over poor power supply

 

AwardWinning Action Epic Son of the Soil Rolls Out to Audiences Across the African Continent

 

FG to upgrade engineering facilities in 12 universities

 

N5.5bn Kano skills centre grounded

 

DSS Nabs Suspected Arms Couriers, Recovers RPGs

 

Major, 3 soldiers, hunter killed in Borno

 

Kebbi distributes farm inputs to boost dry season farming

 

Nigerias Woes Reflect Lack of Spiritual Guidance Bishop Asaju

 

Atikus Son Resigns from Fintiris cabinet over defection

 

Iran: Protest in Lagos, Sokoto, Gombe, others

 

Alleged wiretapping: Family defends El-Rufai

 

Umrah suffers setback as airlines suspend flights to S/Arabia

 

Peace cttee will provide neutral platform for dialogue Abdulsalami

 

Parallel APC LG excos emerge in Sokoto

 

PDP will reclaim Ekiti

 

Ombugadu now APC member Nasarawa chairman

NEW TELEGRAPH

I Will Continue To Praise Allah Olubadan

Chukwunweike, 36 Others Elected Enugu APC Excos

 

Tax Laws: Mounting Of Roadblocks Now Illegal, FG Promises Transparency In Implementation

 

Tax Laws: Mounting Of Roadblocks Now Illegal, FG Promises Transparency In Implementation

 

APC Sokoto Elects New State Executive Committee

 

Bayelsa APC Congress: Gov Diri Charges New Exco To Be Torchbearers

 

Reps Accept 2026 Polytechnics Budget Reports

 

FAAN Insists On Enforcing Cashless Revenue Transactions At Airports

 

Benue APC Holds Parallel State Congresses, Elects Officials

 

Renewable Energy Probe: Reps To Subpoena REA, NEP Heads, Issue Final Warning

 

NASS Unveils State-Of-The-Art Newsroom To Boost Transparency In Governance

 

Seplat Pledges Commitment To Boost Education In Host Communities

 

Wike: Tinubu Wont Renege On His Promises To FCT

 

Zulum Trains 2,970 Borno Youths In Various Skills, Empowers Them With Starter Packs

 

APC Congress: Niger Settles With Affirmation

 

Ebonyi APC Chapter Conducts State Congress, Adopts Consensus Candidates

 

Edible Oil Tanker Drivers Parley VIS, FRSC, Navy, Others On Hygiene, Safety

 

Community Empowerment: Ologere Donates Borehole, Tricycles, To Ogboloko Community

 

Civil Defense Promises To Safeguard Public Assets, Warns Against Misuse

 

Ogun: APC Re-Elects Yemi Sanusi, 35 Others

 

MEast Crisis: PETROAN Urges FG To Strengthen Nigerias Domestic Refineries

 

Shell Workers, PENGASSAN Protest

 

Fubara Sends List Of Commissioner Nominees To Rivers Assembly

 

Obasa Congratulates Lagos APC Executives, Welcomes Ojelabis Re-Election

 

ADC Demands Transparency, Evidence Base In Malami, el-Rufai Trial

 

Badmos Congratulates Adeyemo As APC Holds Congress In Oyo

 

Army Takes Over Alkaleri Operations As Bala Mohammed Hosts GOC

 

GOC Oyinlola Vows Decisive Action Against Bandits In Alkaleri LGA

 

NCAA Lauds Zamfara Governor Over Progress Of Gusau Airport Project

 

VIDEO: Moment Asake Gifts Mother G-Wagon For Ramadan

 

2Babas Wife, Natasha Resumes Legislative Duties At Edo Assembly

 

NSE President Inaugurated As Chairman Of TETFunds Special High Impact Intervention Project

 

Tinubu Restoring Nigerias Energy Strength, Investor Confidence Envoy

 

VAT Collections Rise To N2.28tn In Q3 2025 NBS

 

2027: AbdulRazaq Harps On Unity As Kwara APC Holds Peaceful Congress

 

Abbas Hails Lateefat Gbajabiamila At 96

 

Sen. Anosike Emerges Anambra APC Chairman

 

LG Funds: Your Refusal To Comply With SCourt Rulings Undermines Democracy, NBA President Warns Govs

 

AIbom Partners FG, UBEC On HOPE-EDU Programme

 

Sanwo-Olu Approves Redeployment Of Adetola as Lagos Accountant-General

 

NSE President Inaugurated As Chairman Of TETFunds Special High Impact Intervention Project

 

Tinubu Nominates Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance

 

Lagos APC Re-Elects Ojelabi As State Chairman

 

Oyo APC Congress: Ex-Deputy Gov, Alake Emerges Chairman

 

LG Funds: Your Refusal To Comply With SCourt Rulings Undermines Democracy, NBA President Warns Govs

 

Delta APC Elects Arenyeka As Chairman, Oborevwori Charges New EXCO On 2027 Victory

 

NSE President Inaugurated As Chairman Of TETFunds Special High Impact Intervention Project

 

Annie Macaulay Breaks Silence, Says Im Not A Single Mom

 

NSE President Inaugurated As Chairman Of TETFunds Special High Impact Intervention Project

 

APWEN Bayelsa Takes STEM Sensitisation To Yenagoa Schools

 

Sahara Group Deepens Global Employee Engagement

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