News Headlines Jan 5, 2026. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Jan 5, 2026. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Fed Govt withdraws criminal defamation case against Akpoti-Uduaghan
Hunt down terrorists, Tinubu orders
‘ADC yet to decide method of picking presidential candidate’
Hunt down terrorists, Tinubu orders
NEMA confirms 25 dead, 14 missing in Yobe boat mishap
16 feared dead in Jigawa canoe mishap
NHIA reviews progress on Health Insurance coverage
How tax administration can be successful, by Muda Yusuf
EPL: Chelsea score stoppage-time equaliser at Man City
Ondo police arrest ‘fleeing motorcycle thieves’ in Edo, recover stolen bike
Gunmen demand N200m ransom for kidnapped brothers in Edo
Tears, tributes at Anthony Joshua’s friends’ funeral prayer in London
Timini Egbuson, Dakore lose father
Oyo police arrest three over alleged cement diversion in Ibadan
2027: Rivers APC in Ahoada West pledges loyalty to Wike
NDDC vows to complete reclamation, road projects in Rivers
Terrorists’ attack on Niger communities cruel, nefarious – Bago
Correctional Service faults report of tuberculosis outbreaks in custodial centres across Nigeria
Nigeria ready to trade under AfCFTA preferential terms — Oduwole
Police arrest two over killing of three women in Adamawa
Lawan mourns victims of Nguru boat mishap, calls for improved water safety
Tinubu felicitates Kano Governor, Yusuf, at 63
Tinubu orders security chiefs to hunt down terrorists behind Niger killings
NDLEA arrests 22 Indians over cocaine shipment
ECOWAS, AU express concern over US seizure of Venezuela’s president
FG withdraws criminal defamation case against Akpoti-Uduaghan
FG has shown commitment to resolving Ogoni injustices, says Fubara
NEMA confirms 25 dead, 14 missing in Yobe boat mishap
Two injured as bus crashes into truck in Lagos
NCC decries scarcity of learning materials for visually impaired
Union dismisses corruption claim against FERMA board
Otti moves to immortalise First House Speaker Jaja Wachuku
16 feared dead in Jigawa canoe mishap
World Braille Day: First Lady urges authorities to strengthen inclusion policies
Tinubunomics never promised instant abundance — Budget Office DG
30 persons killed as terrorists raid market in Niger
LASTMA seeks media partnership to Improve traffic management
Troops neutralise three bandits in Katsina village, recover motorcycles, arms
NYCN seeks criminalisation of ransom payments to end kidnappings in Nigeria
Niger orders schools in security-affected areas to remain closed
Timini Egbuson, Dakore lose father
How armed robbers attacked me, Funke Akindele during Omo Ghetto filming – Bimbo Thomas
God’s mercy rescued Anthony Joshua – Adeboye
APC chieftain rallies support for Tinubu’s Tax reform
Wabara woos Otti to join PDP for 2027 re-election bid
NRC records high passenger turnout as yuletide half fare ends
Odu’a investment appoints Bamiduro as executive director
Economy: Is this Nigeria’s boom year?
A shopping trolley for a new year
Mental revolution as panacea

The Punch

PDP leaders set conditions for reconciliation as crisis lingers
Ex-AGF Aondoakaa calls for US air strikes in Benue
Falana slams judges freeing alleged security funds looters
Obi not negotiating for Atiku’s running mate slot — Obidient coordinator
2027: Ijaw youths back Fubara, warn Wike
Sanwo-Olu’s aide preaches tolerance, support for govt
Kwara lawmaker faults suspension, pay freeze
Anglican bishop calls for credible Ekiti, Osun polls
Fatal crash: Anthony Joshua’s friends’ funeral holds in London
How N712bn upgrades, others shaped aviation in 2025
NNPC subsidiaries’ debt balloons 70% to N30tn
Tinubu orders manhunt as terrorists kill over 40 in Niger
Nigerian woman dies in UK hospital, community seeks support
Nigeria battle Mozambique for AFCON q’final spot
APC welcomes Kaduna senator, Tambuwal’s ally dumps PDP
Pope, ECOWAS seek stability as Venezuela gets interim president
30 Plateau residents killed in two weeks – Ex-deputy speaker
Tinubu, Rwanda president hold talks in France
Tinubu celebrates Kano gov at 63 ahead of defection
Akpabio: FG drops defamation charges against Natasha
Lagos pledges continued reward for outstanding workers
Tinubu orders manhunt as terrorists kill over 40 in Niger
Soldiers kill eight terrorists in Borno, Kogi, free hostages
Bandit attacks: Kebbi, Kwara reopen schools
2027: ADC faction inaugurates committee for congresses
Disbursed student loan hits N161bn — NELFUND
Lagos plans N7bn jetty, housing schemes at Oworonshoki
Women journalists seek support for PWDs
Court orders NNPC to disclose details of $3bn crude-for-cash loan
Police invite Pastor Okafor over alleged rape, other offences
Kwara Assembly insists member suspension lawful, followed due process
Northern govs condemn Niger market attack, mourn Yobe boat tragedy
Information minister condemns Niger market massacre
Prioritise Ogoni welfare in oil exploration talks, MOSOP urges FG
NAF invites shortlisted candidates for DSSC 34 interview
Abiodun meets security chiefs, sets 2026 safety agenda for Ogun
Gunmen demand N200m ransom for kidnapped brothers in Edo
Soldiers kill five terrorists, rescue three hostages in Borno
Cooperate or pay a ‘very big price’, Trump warns new Venezuelan leader
NRS boss warns political agendas behind tax reform protests
Gumi claims US marked him for strike as Boko Haram member
Akpabio offers 700 Lagos residents free medical treatment
Tinubu praises Kano gov on birthday
NCoS faults report alleging tuberculosis crisis in custodial centres
Tinubu orders manhunt for terrorists behind Niger market massacre
Tinubu meets Kagame in Paris, discusses Africa’s interests
US, Venezuela’s vast oil reserves: key questions
ECOWAS urges respect for Venezuela’s sovereignty, calls for dialogue
God’s mercy saved Anthony Joshua — Adeboye
Ex-Plateau deputy speaker laments resurgence of attacks
A’Ibom group denies opposition to Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway
Insecurity: Don’t let Trump promote religious war in Nigeria, Falana warns FG
Benin, Niger expel diplomats in tit-for-tat move
Dino Melaye condemns killing in Kogi, demands action
NDDC vows to complete key road projects in Rivers
Oluremi Tinubu calls for digital inclusion on World Braille Day
Kwara directs school to reopen Monday
Kebbi orders resumption of urban schools on Monday
Venezuela: Why Nigerians seeking Trump’s protection should rethink – Ex-INEC boss
UPDATED: 30 killed, many abducted in bandit attack on Niger market
Abia APC to leverage Orji’s influence for national cohesion – Kalu
Four suspected Ondo motorcycle thieves to face trial
Three gunmen killed, logistics supplier arrested in Kogi
Five killed, 13 injured in fresh Plateau road crash
NDLEA arrests 22 Indian sailors, uncovers drugs hidden in coffee
Gunmen demand N200m ransom for kidnapped Edo doctor, brother
CIG Motors fires director, refers case to EFCC
NEMA urges flood‑prone communities to adopt risk reduction
Suspended Kwara lawmaker denies secret recording, slams three-month ban
APC won’t shield members from corruption probe, says national vice chair
NNPP will survive Kano crisis despite gov’s possible defection — Spokesperson
Chelle sticks with diamond formation
Cameroon set up Morocco q’final clash
Mozambique midfielder picks Eagles’ weak point
Nollywood stars Timini, Dakore Egbuson lose father
Armed robbers attacked Funke Akindele during Omo Ghetto filming – Actress Bimbo Thomas
Lumiegee marks 10 years of musical innovation
Abanny debuts with ‘Positive Minded’
Artistes now churn out fast-food content— Baba Dee
Editorial: New tax regime: What’s true, what’s not
Welcome to the hinge year
States’ budget structure for development
Healthy living tips for the New Year
Predatory journals and the crisis facing academics
A defining moment for Nigeria: Why staying the course matters
Oyo 2027: Emphasis should be on competence, not religion
Bridges, light, clinics redefine life in Taraba’s Zing communities
FG vaccinates millions of Nigerians against measles, yellow fever — Minister
No investment in education is a gamble – Shettima
No one is too poor to give, Soludo urges alumni

ThisDay

Tinubu: Terrorists Have Tested Nigeria’s Resolve, They Must Face Full Consequences
*Says no matter who they are, what their intent is, those who killed 42 in Niger must be hunted down with all those who aid, abet, enable them *Directs defence minister, CDS, service chiefs, IGP, DSS DG to apprehend those behind Niger attack
Sahara Group Backs FG’s Infrastructure Drive, Sees New Era Of Stability In Energy Sector
Banks Deposit With CBN Reached N336.24trn In 2025 On Credit Risk Concerns
Shareholders Commend Dangote’s Transformational Impact On Nigeria’s Economy
NGX Replaces United Capital With Guinness Nigeria In NGX 30 Index
AGF Directs CAC Registrar-General To Reverse Fraudulent Extrajudicial Changes In Corporate Filings Of Abuja Firms
OPEC Keeps Oil Output Steady Amid Turmoil Among Members
FG Pledges Electricity Supply Improvement In 2026, Pleads For Patience
Maduro, Wife To Appear In US Federal Court Today On Alleged Drug Charges
Stop Disrespecting Fubara To Please Wike, APC National Secretary Tackles Giadom
BACCIMA President Says Nigeria Facing Deep Governance Crisis Under Tinubu
Adedeji: We’re Implementing Gazetted Tax Laws, Not Harmonised Version, Passage Followed Due Process
CPPE To FG: Implement Tax Reform With Careful Sequencing, Political Sensitivity To Avoid Citizens’ Resistance
Banks Deposit With CBN Reached N336.24trn In 2025 On Credit Risk Concerns
CIoDN Urges Businesses To Treat Tax As Core Fiduciary Issue
NIA Develops Mortality Rate Table For Sale Of Life Insurance, Partners UNDP
Afrinvest’s Digital Platform, Optimus, Rebrands As PlutusNeo
SCAN Lauds Members, Maritime Stakeholders, Assures Better 2026
Reforms Meet Politics In A High-Stakes Economic Year
Elumelu, Seplat, And The Price Of Owning The Oil
LIKE A DULL THUD
POWER STRUGGLE AND KANO’S GAME OF THRONES
AGF Directs CAC Registrar-General To Reverse Fraudulent Extrajudicial Changes In Corporate Filings Of Abuja Firms
Caution In The Air As Eagles Battle Mozambique For Q’final Berth
…N14m Per Goal Motivation For Super Eagles To Reach Q’finals
Diaz Fires AFCON 2025 Hosts Morocco To Face Cameroon In Q’finals
AJ Posts Update For First Time Since Fatal Car Crash
Kano Is Back To 1981
EDITORIAL: RECKLESS DRIVING AND ROAD TRAFFIC CRASHES

Leadership

Tinubu Orders Manhunt As Terrorists Kill 42 In Niger
23 Fleeing Bandits Neutralised In Kano Airstrikes
3 Feared Dead As Trailer Crashes On Bayelsa Bridge
Kogi Community Asks Govt To Fix Shintaku–Gboloko-Oguma Road
Gov. Buni Mourns Boat Accident Victims, Orders Immediate Support For Families
Drug Abuse Control Bill Scales Second Reading At Yobe Assembly
We’re Indebted To Courage, Sacrifices Of Gallant Soldiers, Other Security Personnel – Buni
Boat Accident: Lawan Mourns Victims, Calls For Improved Water Safety In Yobe
Yobe Assembly Member Empowers 300 Youths, Women
Bala-led African Democratic Congress Opposes Tinubu’s Re-election
Governor Otu’s Vision Turns Calabar Carnival Into Economic Boom – Chief Whip
2026 Budget: Health Personnel Will Be Given Priority – Kaduna Commissioner
Fleeing Terrorists Have Flooded Benue Council – Monarch
I Can’t Confirm Reported Attack In Kachia – Commissioner
The Judiciary’s Integrity Crisis
Akpabio Offers Free Medical Treatment To 700 Lagos Residents
At 63, Tinubu Hails Abba Yusuf’s Leadership, Grassroots Focus
‘I Never Said I Was Targeted For Elimination By US Airstrikes’, Sheikh Gumi Debunks Viral Old Video
Police Launch Manhunt As Armed Robbers Kill PoS Operator In Edo
2027: Wike Urges Other States To Replicate ‘Rivers Rainbow Coalition’ For Tinubu
At 45, Tinubu Praises CPSO Shugaba’s Professionalism, Loyalty
Cameroon Edge Past South Africa To Reach AFCON Quarterfinals
Hungary Abstains As EU Countries Demand Respect For Venezuela’s Sovereignty
Venezuelan Military Denounces ‘Abduction’ Of Maduro, Calls For His Immediate Release
Gunmen Demand N200m Ransom For Kidnapped Medical Doctor, Brother In Edo
Federal Government Withdraws Criminal Charge Against Senator Natasha
Tinubu Meets Kagame In Paris After Days Out Of Public View
At 63, Tinubu Hails Governor Abba Yusuf’s Leadership, Grassroots Focus
Fulham Snatch Dramatic Draw Against Liverpool In 4-goal Thriller
2027: We‘ll follow Wike’s instruction— Rivers APC
Tinubu Vows Justice For Niger Market Attack Victims, Orders Rescue Of Abductees
Cuba Denounces US Aggression Against Venezuela, Demands Maduro’s Release
Morocco Squeeze Past Tanzania To Reach AFCON Quarterfinals
2027: Wike Urges Other States To Replicate ‘Rivers Rainbow Coalition’ For Tinubu
Cameroon Edge Past South Africa To Reach AFCON Quarterfinals
Morocco Squeeze Past Tanzania To Reach AFCON Quarterfinals

The Sun

Terrorists again abduct students of Papiri missionary school, others
Abia North: We must live together in love, peace, Senator Orji Kalu charges communities
Hunt down terrorists behind bloody Kasuwan Daji attack, Tinubu orders minister, security chiefs
Army sustains operational gains across theatres, kills scores of terrorists
Northern governors condemn Niger market attack, mourn Yobe boat tragedy
Ebonyi LG poll: APC pegs interest form for N30m
Why I refused to challenge Anambra election in court – Moghalu, LP guber candidate
Import waivers: Reforms without farmers threatens food security – Mikati
Why politicians are defecting to APC -Yusuf, party chieftain
2025 and INEC in perspective
Ebonyi ex -Assembly leader joins ADC
AI, job security, workplace wellness in Nigerian companies
Key issues that’ll define Nigeria’s energy sector in 2026
Dangote Refinery repairs trigger ex-depot petrol price spike, hits N805/l
2025: How 10 brokers controlled 62% of NGX trades worth N7.39trn
How Funke Akindele was snatched by thugs during ‘Omo Ghetto’ shoot – Bimbo Thomas
Super Eagles grumble over unpaid bonuses
Super Eagles in ferocious charge for 18th AFCON quarter-final berth
Chelle insists Super Eagles won’t be distracted
Bassey, Chukwueze warn against complacency
Editorial: Mandatory drug test for federal public service applicants
Twenty-five years in the University of Marriage
Obi, ADC and new Nigeria manifesto
2026: Enugu’s Year of Accelerated Consolidation, Renewed Momentum
2026: Make healthy decisions

Tribune

Kasuwan Daji attacks: Tinubu orders security chiefs to hunt down masterminds
ECOWAS urges restraint, dialogue amid developments in Venezuela
I‘ll not allow myself to be buried politically in 2027 — Wike
CNG and vehicle owners: A tale of pains, gains and success
FGN bonds power N6.34trn new listings on NGX in 2025
NCR Nigeria’s meteoric rise: From turnaround to market darling on the NGX
Nigeria’s IMC and issues that will matter in 2026
How new tax law will increase purchasing power of Nigerians —Committee Chairman
How Sokoto’s 2026 budget reflect governance choices
Virtual assets now subject to taxes like regular money —NTAA
NRS launch: Adedeji predicts 5-Year road to tax reform stability
You’ll pay ‘very big price’ if… — Trump warns new Venezuela leader
‘First Combatant’: Key facts about Maduro’s politically influential wife, Cilia Flores
UK: Starmer vows to deliver on mandate, dismisses leadership concerns
Police invite Pastor Chris Okafor as probe into sexual misconduct allegations begins
Northern govs condemn Niger market attack, mourn Yobe boat mishap victims
Top 10: Burna Boy sets spotify record with nearly two billion streams in 2025

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