HEADLINENEWS.NEWS
Exclusive: US Congressman Meets FG Delegation, Says Meeting Productive.
Exclusive: How Sowore’s Sahara Reporters Exposed General Uba To Violent Avoidable Death By Terrorists.
Kebbi Assembly Suspends Fakai LG Chairman Over Misconduct
Court adjourns suit challenging Fafunwa’s installation as Onikoyi
ISWAP Leader Sentenced to 20 Years, Ansaru Trial Set for January 2026
FULL LIST: Morocco shines at 2025 CAF Awards as Super Falcons, Nnadozie win big
Merchants of death have surrounded 60m inhabitants of southwest. They’re waiting for signal- Adams
Nigeria Rejects U.S. Troops, Says Trump’s ‘Genocide’ Claims Escalating Violence
Olawepo-Hashim Sounds Alarm over Northern Nigeria’s Security Collapse
Governors, Senators, NLC, and Others Call for Stronger Action Against Insecurity
Wike Criticizes Turaki as Police Seal PDP Secretariat in Abuja
Detty December 2025: Ciara’s Lagos visit sets tone
2027: Widespread discontent with APC, PDP positions ADC as next alternative – El-Rufai
Nigeria Rises to 38th in Latest FIFA Men’s Rankings

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 Wadata plaza crisis
36 governors commit to improving gender equality, social inclusion
INEC rejects Abdulrahaman Mohammed as PDP acting chairman
Barau mourns Senator Ezea
Olubadan to promote Lekan Alabi, Fijabi, Folarin, four other senior chiefs Friday
Family announces Senator Ezea’s passing
Yusuf presents N1.3 trillion budget for 2026

PUNCH
Nigeria needs international collaboration to fight terrorism, says Tinubu’s aide
NUC gets report on politicisation, abuse of honorary doctorate
CDS urges military retirees to embrace skills acquisition
FG decries widespread open defaecation, vows eradication by 2030
SAN mounts Delta royal stool, vows to continue practice
ISWAP leader jailed 20 years, Ansaru terrorists’ trial begins January
UNIUYO VC denies admission fraud
B’Haram: Zulum meets COAS, says ‘the worst’ is over
Osun poly alumni to build 1,500-capacity amphitheatre
Waterways security: Navy deploys helicopters, ships, firm hires 1,000 personnel
Delta unveils resettlement centre for displaced Okuama villagers
Oyebanji visits victims injured in soldiers, traders clash

C’River, Indian firm partner to boost health coverage
Brigade band, not judges, sang Tinubu’s solidarity song – NJI
‘Nigeria’s medical education not ready for 21st century healthcare’
Trinity College clocks 30, lists achievements
NURAC to unveil varsities ranking in 2026
Canadian firm woos Nigerian investors
Victims of 2012 Rivers demolition demand land return, compensation
MAN urges investments in blue economy, AI to boost industrialisation
Lawyers seek reforms in justice system
Govt promises more toilets to curb open defecation
Foundation wants Tinubu to sign anti-rape bill
Expert urges data science in Nigerian hospitals
Kano, Taraba govs present 2026 budgets to lawmakers
Makinde signs Oluyole Free Trade Zone agreement
Alleged genocide: FG team meets Riley Moore in US
Reps summon minister over illegal mining
Mbah, Senate mourn as Enugu lawmaker Ezea dies
Wike slams Turaki as police seal PDP secretariat
Terrorism: Police tighten S’East security as Kanu knows fate today
Banditry: Kwara closes schools in four LGs, demands military base

LEADERSHIP
Women’s Group Demands Action On Schoolgirl Abductions
Muslim Centre Decries Worsening Insecurity In Nigeria
World Toilet Day: Oyo, United Nations, Others Partner To Promote Sanitation
Opposition Party Hails Judiciary Over Verdict In Police, ELectoral Commission’s Suit
Borno Seeks Community- driven Security Framework
Oyo Moves Against Unauthorised Private Estate Developers
Clamp Down On Substandard Varsities, Babalola Tells Commission
Firm Hails Men’s role In Building Nigeria
Playing Tinubu’s Campaign Song At Judges’ Conference Reckless – Atiku
Federal Govt Has Lost Grip On Northern Security — Olawepo-Hashim

Federal Govt Has Lost Grip On Northern Security — Olawepo-Hashim
Kano Lawmakers Endorse Sen Barau For 2027 Governorship Race
Developer Demolishes Abuja Community
Gov Kefas Presents N650bn 2026 Budget To Taraba Assembly
Group Decries Neglect Of Mental Health
StarTimes Unveils New TV Series ‘A Glimpse of China S5’
Rescue Kebbi Schoolgirls, Others Now, Labour Congress, Sultan Tell Govt
Police Seal Off Peoples Democratic Party Secretariat As Trustees Want Attacks Probed
Wike Describes Opposition’s Call On Trump As ‘National Security Threat’
Trade Union Congress Gets New Abuja Executive

VANGUARD
Top 5 must-try street foods across Nigeria
Full List: Kebbi LG chairman releases names of 25 abducted schoolgirls
Genocide: Nigeria rejects US troops, says Trump’s narrative fueling more violence
Kwara Church Attack: FG turning ‘Christian genocide’ claim into self-fulfilling prophecy — ADC
Atiku tackles Tinubu over ‘On Your Mandate’ rendition at judges’ conference
Boko Haram leader jailed 20 years
COP30 dragged into clash over gender language
Insecurity: It’s time to make tough calls, Rotimi Amaechi tells Tinubu
‘Bad boys have taken over Ekiti’ — Bejide slams APC, plots 2026 upset
FG to Resident Doctors: Suspend your strike, 19 of 20 demands already addressed
We’ll rescue abducted Kebbi schoolgirls, honour late vice principal – Shettima
Worst of Boko Haram insurgency is over, says Zulum
Insecurity: We’re prepared to help you if you ask — Amaechi tells Tinubu
FRSC mourns officer as police recover dismembered body in Osun
Kwankwaso urges FG to probe killing of army commander
UK PM Starmer posts heartfelt video letter to son on International Men’s Day
2027: Igbo leaders vow to redraw Nigeria’s political map
Church must move from pulpit to people, says Peter Obi

Over 16,304 arrested, 4.5m kg of drugs seized in 10 months – Marwa
Midnight Attack in Sokoto: Bandits kill ex-councillor, another resident in Kware
FG assures Nigerians: Electricity export won’t affect local supply
Sultan’s JNI condemns Kebbi schoolgirls abduction, calls for urgent Govt action
Angry Kwara youths block Ilorin–Kabba Road after deadly bandit attack
*THISDAY*
Tinubu Feels Your Pain, Deeply Troubled, Shettima Tells Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Families
Senate in Shock As Okey Ezea Dies After Brief Illness
Africa Losing Over $50bn Yearly to Illicit Financial Flows, Says ICPC Chair
Ecobank: Our Commitment to Social Impact, Youth Empowerment, Pan-African Creativity Remains Unwavering
Kwara Gov Flays Eruku Bandits Attack, Demands More Troops Deployment
NJI: Judges Did not Observe Tinubus On Your Mandate Song at Conference
PEBEC Lauds FRSC on Nationwide Clearance of Drivers Licence Backlog
Senate Probes Alleged Illegal Removal of Equipment Leasing Authority Boss
Tinubu Postpones Trip To G20, AU-EU Summits In South Africa and Angola
15% Fuel Tariff: How Its Reversal Saved Nigeria from Economic Shock
Trial of Alleged Ansaru Terrorists Stalled
Kalu, Natasha Mourn As Enugu North Senator Ezea Dies in UK
House Moves to Block Billion-Dollar Oil Revenue Losses
VFD Redeems N12.8bn CP, Reinforcing Strong Liquidity, Credibility
We Stand by Our Position on Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria, Says CAN
Bandits Invade Church, Kill 3, Abduct Pastor, Other Worshippers in Kwara Community (Video)
Akute-Ajuwon-Alagbole and the Change Narrative About Neglected Corridor
NITEL-MTEL Pensioners Besiege Finance Ministry, Protest over 35 Months Unpaid Pension Arrears
FG: Tinubu Depressed By Students Kidnap, Brigadier-General Ubas Death
Bala Mohammed: Crisis in PDP Fuelled by Wikes Impunity, Arrogance
After Winning 2 Oil Blocks in 2024, Total Signals Interest in Fresh Licensing Round
Cardoso: FX Stability, Disinflation, Foreign Reserves Accretion Have Restored Investor Confidence, Reserves Rise to $46.7bn
UBA Foundation Names 13-year-old Igando Student Youngest-Ever Essay Competition Winner
Senate Leadership Retreats as Plan to Curb Contest for Presiding Offices Sparks Revolt
Oduwole Reaffirms FGs Commitment to Unlock New Markets, Strengthen Bilateral Trade with UK
Global Internet Outage as Cloudflare Experiences Prolonged Glitch
AfCFTA: Firm Moves to Promote Investment Among African Countries
WHO: Antimicrobial Resistance Claimed 250,000 Lives in Africa in 2021
Ogun to Institutionalise OkoWo Dapo into Women Empowerment Trust Fund
Tinubu Departs Abuja Today to Attend G20 Leaders Summit in South Africa
Controversial Air Peace Runway Incursion Report: NEFGAD Canvasses Sack of NSIB DG
At 34th Anniversary, Leemon Ikpea Says Lee Engineering Group May Go Public in Future
Your Call for Foreign Invasion of Nigeria Reckless and Unpatriotic, APC Tells PDP
Tinubu, Dongban-Mensem, Oshiomhole Demand Urgent Action to End Africas Road Carnage
Mbah, Adeleke, Kwara First Lady, Balogun, Akpani Honoured at 28th Zik Awards
Technology Has Ended Era of Voter Impersonation, Says Amupitan
Alleged Christian Genocide: Tuggar, Dachomo Differ as Nicki Minaj Addresses UN Panel
Constitutional Reforms: CSLS Tasks National Assembly on Merit Based Appointment System for Judges
EU, CSO Unveil New Entrepreneurship Initiative to Empower Young People in North West
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Mourn Veteran Journalist, Dan Agbese
Gov Mbah, Owo Community Kinsmen on Edge as Army Moves to Evict Inhabitants
Aisha Oyebode: My Fathers Assassination Was Painful, But I Never Felt Bitter against Nigeria
BCN Partners Zadara, Touchnet to Launch Africas Neutral Multi-tenant AI Cloud
GEJ: Kudos to a Man of Timeless Legacy at 68
45 Days that Changed Elections in Africa
Anambra: INEC and Post-Soludo Guber Victory
Brithomes, London Square to Host Exclusive UK Property Investment Showcase in Lagos
Transforming Data into Development: How Alawode Drives Agricultural Innovation, Digital Governance in Nigeria
Access Bank Launches SME Academy to Tackle Business Mortality Crisis
IPMC: Zenith, AccessBank, Others Driving ESG in Financial Sector
NAICOM, Interior Minister Sign Agreement to Address Travel Insurance Problems
Institute Callsfor Bottom-up Industrialisationto Power Nigerias Growth
Oyebanji,OthersSetfor Rotary District 9111 Foundation Dinner
Stock Market MaintainsDownward Momentum,Drops by N110bn
GOtv Boxing Night 34: Expect War, Happy Boy Warns Tiny Ahead of Title Bout
Golf: Gov Fubara Says CIO Classic Proofof Safety in Rivers
Taribo, Oparanozie, Mustapha Hadji, Other Legends Expected at the Ceremony
Osimhen Leads Ajibade, Nnadozie, Others in Tonights CAF Awards in Morocco
Diabetes, Not Death Sentence, Says Delta Hospital CMD

DAILY TRUST
Insecurity: Were doing our best, Army Chief tells Nigerians
Senator Ngwu Mourns Enugu North Sen. Okey Ezea
El-Rufai: 230m Nigerians will defeat 25 governors in 2027
PHOTOS: Police barricade PDP Headquarters in Abuja
How mosquito coil triggered deaths of father, mother, children in Kano apartment
The Role of MetaTrader 5 in Algorithmic and AI-Based Trading
Consumer-Protection Breaches: NCAA Slams N5m Fine on Qatar Airways
Kebbi Abduction exposed worrying pattern of preventable attacks
2027 govship: Kano lawmakers endorse Barau
Gov Yusuf presents N1.36trn 2026 budget
ISWAP leader bags 20-year jail sentence
EXPOSED: How Biafra Groups Influenced Trumps Genocide claim
FFK Slams Canadian Politician who locked horns with foreign affairs minister
Lone Labour Party Senator from Enugu is dead
Tinubu Postpones South Africa, Angola Trips over Insecurity
Kwara seeks additional troop deployment after Church attack
Dont use Nigerian issue to please Trump, Shehu Sani warns Nicki Minaj
Gov Yusuf recruits 400 mathematics teachers
MOWAA Clarifies True Cost of Institute Project, Counters Edo Government Claims
Shops razed in fire outbreak at Gombe Timber Market
NIGERIA DAILY: Why School Attacks Persist In Nigeria Despite Multiple Security Reforms
Kebbi abduction: How my husband was gunned down in my presence widow
Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN) visits Iconic University for Accreditation of B.HIM. Programme
Nigerian Scientists Alzheimers Research Gains Global Spotlight
Kebbi abduction: How bandits attacked our school Student
Why I applied for Immigration job Visually impaired man
Peace Institute threatens to withdraw membership of violent inductees
Health workers strike paralyses hospitals
Mentally unstable man kills soldier in Lagos
Army builds school for Tudun Biri after 2023 airstrike
Organ Harvesting: Police rescue victims, arrest suspect
Tinubu sends Shettima to Kebbi over kidnapped schoolgirls
Nigeria must bridge education gap or miss tech revolution Nile varsity VC
25 yrs on, ACF reaffirms commitment to northern unity
2 killed, others abducted as gunmen attack Kwara community
EFCC urged to probe Kogi LGAs finances
Plateau tanker drivers protest, denounce membership of NUPENG
44 lawmakers write Tinubu, beg for Kanus release
Connectivity remains major logistical headache INEC chair
Niger Assembly suspends screening of commissioner-nominee over possession of secret documents
APC postpones Kefas reception as PDP chair, commissioners, others defect
Well reclaim Kano in 2027 APC chieftain
PDP: Turaki, Wike camps clash at party secretariat
Taraba speaker, 15 PDP lawmakers defect to APC ahead of Gov Kefas
Gov Yusuf inaugurates reconstituted Kano Council of Emirs
Tinubu: Im depressed over Kebbi abductions, Generals death
Reps ask Tinubu to rejig strategies to end killings
Appeal Court Judge: Nigerian lawyers need the Holy Spirit
Taraba PDP chairman joins APC
Kebbi abduction: Buharis Ex-aide schools US congressman
Wikes roughest week yet
Nigeria at the crossroads: Unity in diversity or division in folly
Courts must stop meddling in partys internal affairs
The paradox of recovery, as Nigerias macroeconomic targets fall in place
How government can ameliorate Nigerias housing crisis
An open letter to Inspector General of Police
Court orders arrest of village head over alleged assault of maid
Man bags life imprisonment for defiling minor
Suspected drug barons abandon 2 vehicles with 1,455kg illicit drugs

NEW TELEGRAPH
Obi Mourns Ezea, Describes Him As Brother, Confidant Man Of Integrity
Atiku Blasts Tinubu Govt Over Playing Of Political Anthem At Judges Conference
Eruku Church Attack: Kwankwaso Urges FG To Act Immediately
Nigerians Now Live In Fear Real Warri Pikin
Naija Culture & Food Fiesta 2025: Day Of Nigerian Pride, Celebration
Orji Kalu Mourns Passing Of Okey Ezea
Gov Yusuf Presents N1.368trn 2026 Budget To Kano Assembly
Claim That Abduction Of Schoolgirls Occurred In Christian Enclave False Kebbi Govt
Shettima Arrives In Kebbi Over Schoolgirls Abduction
Nathaniel Bassey Calls For Divine Judgment On Terrorists, Bandits
Insecurity: Nigeria Becoming Disgraced Nation Obi
Osun Govt Scores A1 In Politics, F9 In Good Governance Aregbesola
Ortom: I Was Not Harassed At PDP Natl Secretariat
Kanu: Regional Stability Paramount, Igbo Youths Appeal To Omotosho
Tinubu Postpones Trip To G20, AU-EU Summits Over Kebbi, Kwara Attacks
Womens Coalition Condemns Kebbi School Abduction
NSC Frets Over Police Interference Of Cargoes At Seaports
Onne Truck Parks Back NPAs E-Call-Up Rollout To End Gridlock
Tinubu: Terrorists Will Face Full Weight Of Nigerian State
Soludo, Obis Face Off Deepens As APGA Accuses Ex-Gov Of
Why Farmer Governor Bago Leadership Matters Beyond Niger
FG To Integrate Menstrual Hygiene Education Into School Curriculum
Kwankwaso Decries Rising Insecurity, Demands Urgent FG Action
FCT Police Clarify Social Media Claims On Alleged Scuffle At PDP Natl Secretariat
Kwara Gov Condemns Eruku Attack, Seeks New Layers Of Security Deployment
ABUAD Prioritises Key Objectives Of University System Babalola
Nine Cultists Denounce Membership In Anambra
Group Commends FG, Urges Stakeholders To Support Widows, Orphans
Iragbiji Day: Oyetola Urges Community To Back Tinubus Devt Agenda
New Year Festival Means Of Cultural Awakening Dokubo
Insecurity: Nigeria Turning Into Crime Scene AY Comedian
Zulum Approves 1bn For New Agric Universitys Take Off
Nwoko Denies Chatting With Regina Daniels, Says Actress Needs Urgent Therapy
FG To Collaborate With Psn On Pharmaceutical Production
Insecurity: Reps Ask For Change In Tactics In War Against Bandits In Zamfara
Insecurity: Tinubu Sends Shettima To Kebbi Over Kidnapped Schoolgirls
Tinubus Reforms Opening New Investment Opportunities, Says Shettima
Sanwo-Olu Mourns Newswatch Co-Founder Dan Agbese
Gov Yusuf Mourns Death Of Ado Lamco
Gombe Gov Constitutes Cttee To Investigate Vandalization Of Schools
Ikuli Warns Against Using Old Sentiments To Undermine Gov Diri

BLUE PRINT
CAF awards: Super Falcons crowned 2025 best women team
Again, Nigerias Chiamaka Nnadozie clinches CAF womens goalkeeper of the year
Nigeria launches technical committee to scale up womens empowerment programme
Galatasaray drop update on Osimhens injury
2025 Islamic Solidarity Games: Team Nigeria haul more medals as Wrestling win gold, silver
Re: The spectre of abandoned projects
AI and clean energy: Nigeria and Africa hold a strategic advantage
Facts, half-truths: Correcting misleading narratives on Kajurus IDPs
Southern, Middle Belt leaderscondemn rising wave of insecurity
Kalu mourns Sen. Ezea
NSC steps up preparation for maiden West African Para Games
Super Eagles get alternative for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Olopade in Riyadh, reaffirms NSCs commitment to athletes welfare
Mostert can face Ireland after red card overturned
Ice hockey neck guards mandatory at 2026 Olympics
Makhachev goes top of UFC pound-for-pound rankings
Ronaldo attends White House dinner between Trump, Saudi crown prince
James breaks NBA record with first game of season
House of Representatives probe FG abandoned properties
Emir Bamalli, Uba Sani, Igwe Achebe to attend ABU alumni assembly in Zaria
Senator Okey Ezea: House of Representatives suspend plenary
How AWC connects generational strength with emerging technologies Dr Ahmadu
One abducted Kebbi schoolgirls escapes from bandits Report
N-Youth Sports Academy announces 2 appointments to strengthen technical development
John Ezeobi: Africas youngest cable maker, gets Sun Industrialist nomination
Police seal PDP national headquarters
Curacao becomes smallest nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Breaking: Tinubu postpones trips to G20, AU-EU summits
Barau mourns Senator Okey Ezea
Police seal PDP headquarters
From desert to export hub: The Sokoto agricultural revolution
Ansaru terror suspects trial gets 2026 date
Violent attack on PDP headquarters disturbing, dangerous ADC
Nigerians meet U.S congress to counter denial of alleged Christian genocide
FECAFOOT election: Uncertainty as Etoo battles eligibility status
Breaking: Another serving senator d!es
Police fire teargas, security aides fight as PDP factions battle for secretariat
Kaduna: Army hands over first primary school in Tudun Biri community
Bayelsa tasks TUC national leadership on fair, credible state chapter election



