Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

US Embassies Tell Suppliers to Comply with Trump Ban on Diversity Policies

China Delays $23bn Sale of Panama Canal Ports to US-backed BlackRock Consortium

MPR: 10 Banks Generate N14.4trn from Loans to Customers, Others

MANs President Commends BATs Role in Nigerias Manufacturing Growth, Sustainability

President Tinubu to Lead Dignitaries to Opening Ceremony of Niger Delta Sports Festival

Osimhen Top Transfer Targets for European Giants in Summer

Man Citys Haaland to See Specialist for Ankle Injury

Cardoso Jubilant as Net FX Reserves Hit 3-year High, Swells to $23.1bn

Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Akinyelure, Appoints Bayo Ojulari as New GCEO of NNPCL

$5bn Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Contributions from Nigeria, Angola, Ghana

FG Revokes Provisional Allocation of Houses Under NHP

NECA Commends FGs Appointment of NHIAs Chairman

Save Contributory Pensioners from Poverty, APC Chieftain Appeals to Tinubu

Nigeria Immigration Service Arrests 51 Irregular Migrants from Mali

Nigeria Cuts March OPEC Quota by 50,000bpd in Blow to 2025 Budget

Obi: Theres No Democracy in Nigeria, FG Still Hounding Me

Oyebanji: Ekiti Airport Targeting 24-hour Flight Operations

Natasha: Police Now APCs Lapdog, Says HURIWA

Rainstorm: 5, 000 Residents Rendered Homeless in Kwara Community

Yusuf: We Need Transparent Legal Process, Public Parade of Suspects in Uromi Killings

Sanwo-Olu: Well Continue to Touch Lives of Lagos Residents Positively

Okpebholo vs Ighodalo: Tribunal Rules Today in Edo Guber Poll

PDP Faction: Why We Want to Celebrate President Tinubu, Nyesom Wike in Bayelsa

PUNCH

Kogi accuses Natasha of inciting violence, urges security agencies to take action

Leaked Edo gov tribunal judgement sparks controversy

Natasha defies ban, gets heroic welcome in Kogi

BREAKING: Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Kyari, names Ojulari as replacement

I would have handled economy better than Tinubu – Obi

Jonathan has set example in political maturity, says council

Insecurity: States vote N214bn for arms, others

Reps indict Hajj commission over N90bn subsidy

Durbar ban: Sanusi visits gov, avoids traditional horse ride

Imo East senator empowers 2,500 youths with AI, ICT skills

Lynched travellers: Tension in Edo as DSS arrests principal suspects

FG to tighten border as NIS arrests 51 illegal immigrants

Reps seek establishment of optical institutes in six zones

HURIWA condemns Ododo, police’s interference in Natasha’s visit

Trump ‘perfecting’ new tariffs as nervous world braces

Ekiti to buy N4.6bn 24-hour flight system for airport

24 hours after lessor seizes Green Africa planes, airline buys aircraft

Leaked Edo gov tribunal judgement sparks controversy

Nigerias net FX reserves surged to $23.11bn in 2024 CBN

SUN   

N12.5bn constituency projects: CRiver APC denies knowledge of petition against Jarigbe

Anambra APC Primary: Strengths, weaknesses of APC aspirants ahead of April 5 primary

Security agencies will determine whether or not to arrest Natasha Kogi Commissioner

INEC guiding APC on petition for my recall Senator Natasha

Incurable liar, serial manipulator Kogi govt replies Natasha

Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo

Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen

Lagos DSVA intensifies fight against rape, domestic violence, child abuse

Kogi: Senator Natasha defies curfew, storms rally with large crowd

Reps may establish Optical Research Institutes across Nigeria Lawmaker

Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS for improved security in North-West

Cleric urges Nigerians to stay hopeful for a better future

GUARDIAN   

Lamentations as rainstorm destroys 50 houses in Kwara

Identity of neutralised Lagos kidnappers undisclosed nine months after

Police probe assault charges against officers

Insecurity: Youths protest killings in Benue, demand Area Commander’s removal

Groups clash kills five, mars Sallah celebration in Jos

LAWMA official dies, driver injured in truck collision

Police nab cleric for alleged homosexual acts in Rivers

Immigration arrests 51 illegal migrants in Nasarawa

45,000 in Ukraine without electricity after Russian strikes: FM

Foreign insurers impose $525,000 WRI on Nigerian-bound vessels, says NIMASA

$500m WBank Loan: LCCI charges FG on fiscal discipline, transparency

OpenAI valuation hits $300 billion after SoftBank-led funding

New compliance task force berths to deepen fair trade in maritime

Shippers Council insists WACT tariff review process meets industry standards

Experts advocate AI, innovation adoption for insurance growth

Trump appoints Boulos senior adviser for Africa amid AGOA uncertainty

LASTMA warns bus operators against route violations, illegal parking

Denmark calls for EU response against US diversity demands

Trump’s third term bid bad omen for Africa, say Ozekhome, other lawyers

Bayo Ojulari: 10 facts about the new NNPCL Group CEO

Wanted: Stiffer sanctions in renewed battle against fake drugs and barons

Nigerias net FX reserves rose to $23b in December, says CBN

Kano justifies Sanusis reinstatement as monarch pays Sallah homage

April Fool: Bobrisky denies immigration arrest claim

Inferno: Makinde halts planned demolition of Aleshinloye market

Rhodes-Vivour urges Sanwo-Olu to reconsider order on health scheme

Ebonyi governor orders arrest of six commissioners, LG chair

VANGUARD

Immigration arrests 51 illegal migrants in Nasarawa

Hajj 2025: Sick people shouldn’t travel — Sanwo-Olu

Police bust syndicate trafficking girls to Mauritania

Killings, kidnapping: Angry residents shut major roads in Otukpo

Kogi Central stands still for Akpoti-Uduaghan

Edo gov poll dispute: Anxiety as tribunal gives judgement today

Killings: Uromi on lockdown by security operatives

Edo gov poll dispute: Anxiety as tribunal gives judgement today

Senator Natasha defies Kogi Govt’s ban, arrives at homecoming rally in helicopter

I’ll sue BBC for defamation – Nigerian doctor accused of UK job scam

Rivers situation can make one depressed – Fubara

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger impose 0.5% levy on goods from Nigeria, others

Meet Dr Frances Osamor, first black woman with doctorate in computer science at Columbia varsity

CBN reports $23bn net foreign exchange reserves – strongest in over three years

Edo gov poll dispute: Anxiety as tribunal fixes Wednesday for judgement

LEADERSHIP

Sahel States Levy: Research Centre wants FG to re-strategize to benefit from AfCTA

NSC says WACT tariff review is fair, justifiable

I broke no law, Natasha defends kogi trip despite govt ban

Natasha defies police, Kogi govts order, arrives rally in helicopter

Jubilant crowd awaits Natashas return despite strong opposition

CBN cultivates multiple FX sources to bolster inflows, lift economy

DAILY TIMES

Mobile technicians urge NCC to enforce phone registration to curb theft

President Tinubu Approves Tenure Extension for Comptroller-General of Immigration Kemi Nanna Nandap

Tinubu: TSA Removal Boosting FCT Development

Senator Natasha home-coming: Kogi Govt bans rallies, movement

Nigerian billionaires shine on forbes 2025 billionaires list

Exploring solutions to security challenges In Benue

Osun communal crisis: Adeleke threatens to dethrone royal fathers

Perish thoughts of manipulating Nigerians in 2027, CP-PDP cautions Tinubu

NATION         

Ex-lawmaker urges President to tackle contributory pensioners plight

One dead as minibus collides with LAWMA truck

Tinubu has revolutionised education sector with NELFUND, new varsities

Sanwo-Olu warns medically-challenged pilgrims against Hajj trip

Edo: Tribunal rules Wednesday in Ighodalos, Okpebholos petitions

Kano commends FG, Edo swift response to Uromi killings

Ponzi operators risk 10-year jail term, N20m fine SEC

Two Osun school teachers nabbed for s3xual abuse

Man sets brothers N20m farm ablaze in Ondo

Labourer kills employer after stealing kolanut

Soldier cuts off shoe sellers fingers over payment dispute

Tinubu has revolutionised education sector Aide

DAILY TRUST

Banditry: Sokoto man who renounced his faith reverts to Islam

Rainstorm wrecks havoc in Kwara, destroys shops, LG secretariat

Tribunal: Ive full confidence in judiciary Okpebholo

FG to youths: Quit worrying about hardship, embrace technology

FG borrows N13.21trn from World Bank in 20 months

Uromi killings: DSS has arrested 2 principal suspects Edo govt

Emir Sanusi pays Sallah homage to Gov. Yusuf amidst tight security

Natasha defies Kogi govt, police ban, holds homecoming rally

Accountability should be the crux of our democracy

Nigeria must rethink its attitude to public goods

Nigerias life expectancy crisis and urgent call for action

Wike urges continued prayers for good governance

Vows aggressive revenue drive to complete ongoing projects in FCT

How Kenya presidents cash gifts to churches are fueling fresh protests

Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers due in Moscow for talks

South Korean court to rule Friday on presidents impeachment

Nigerias net FX reserves hit $23bn, highest in 3yrs

Nigeria leads as OPEC cuts oil production for March

FG revokes 1,357 NHP subscribers house allocations

Move to ban importation of solar panels raises concerns

Nigerian airline acquires aircraft after suspending flight

How ISA 2025 will spur capital market investment

Entrepreneurship in schools will drive economic growth Expert

FG urges IOCs to increase investments

Sahel States Levy: Research Centre wants FG to re-strategize to benefit from AfCTA

NSC says WACT tariff review is fair, justifiable

I broke no law, Natasha defends kogi trip despite govt ban

Natasha defies police, Kogi govts order, arrives rally in helicopter

Jubilant crowd awaits Natashas return despite strong opposition

CBN cultivates multiple FX sources to bolster inflows, lift economy

BUSINESSDAY

Gold hits all-time high as Trump’s actions spark uncertainty

Russia rejects Trump’s accusations, affirms ongoing negotiations

Nigerians skip air travel as high costs ground flights

Nigeria’s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward

Are we overreacting to the growth of non-bank financial intermediaries

Business confidence rises to 14-month high on easing inflation

Nigeria’s net reserves soars to 3-yr high as CBN’s policies pay off

FX market turnover surges by 75.2% on increased trading

Canada: Why immigrants need to self-declare to access government jobs

Locked out: Nigeria’s 5.1m people with disabilities and banking barriers

Financial transformation: Key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential

DAILY INDEPENDENT

We’re Targeting 24-hour Flight Operation In Ekiti Airport ‘ Oyebanji

Save Contributory Pensioners From Poverty, APC Chieftain Begs Tinubu

PDP Plotting To Instigate Crisis In Edo, APC Alleges

Professor Barth Nnaji To Deliver The Bullion Lecture

Edo Guber: Confusion As Leaked Copies Of Tribunal Judgment Surface Online

FG Threatens To Implement Drill Or Drop Provision On IOCs

Telcos Target Satellite Services To Counter Starlink Dominance

FG Urges Oil Giants To Step Up Investments, Harps On Commitment To Industry Growth

Ijaws Laud PINL Over Seamless Pipeline Security, Demand Increased CSR Packages

Dabiri-Erewa Applauds Nigerian Kids’ Victory At U.S. Chess Championship

COAS Commends Niger Delta Frontline Troops For Keeping Oil Thieves At Bay

Muslim Students Call For Upholding Of Kind Hearted Spirit After Ramadan, Condemn Uromi Killing

Uromi Killings: Okoukoni Urges Okpebholo To Adopt Comprehensive Security Strategy

NEW TELEGRAPH

Uromi Killings: DSS Arrests Two More Suspects

Election Tribunal: Tension In Edo Ahead Of Wednesdays Judgment

Explosion: Nigeria Reduces Oil Supplies By 50,000bpd In March Report

Public-Private Partnership Solution To Infrastructure Gap Sanwo-Olu

NCS Debunks False Report On Extension Of CG Tenure

Benue Lawmaker Decries Worsening Insecurity

Lets Unite To Reclaim Rivers, Fubara Begs Wike, Sim, Others

Obi Pays Condolence Visit To Katsina Gov Over Mothers Death

Immigration Arrests 51 Illegal Migrants In Nasarawa

Heirs Energies Targets Over 100,000 Barrels Per Day Crude Production

BLUEPRINT

Edo 16: NHRC condemns jungle justice, demands respect for human rights

2027 succession brouhaha: Will Makindes anointed candidate fly in Oyo

Kano emir Sanusi hails governor Yusuf over people-oriented policies

CBN reports strongest net reserve position in 3 years

2024: Nigerias fiscal deficit declines to N3.08trn in Q4 as revenue rises

NSIA doubles net assets by 96% to 4.35trn in 2024

Africa, Nigeria on the throes of food sufficiency

Nigeria: Averting water crisis through sustainable solutions

World Banks $500m loanll enhance food security, community resilience LCCI

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