Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 3 April 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

Trump Blows Up Global Trade with Sweeping Tariffs Impacting 185 Countries

Osimhen Brace Against Fenerbahce Fires Galatasaray into Sfinal

JP Morgan Plans Entry into Nigeria, to Acquire Merchant Bank Licence

Niger Delta Sports Festival Opens with Glitz, Glamour in Uyo

Gamr Lab Collaborates with French Embassy, UNILAG to Establish Nigerias First Video Games Training Hub

Targeting Education, Nutrition, Economic Resilience, WBank Approves New $1.08bn

Stakeholders, JP Morgans Analysts Hail Leadership Change at NNPCL, Say Its New Dawn

Tribunal Affirms Okpebholo, Ighodalo Vows to Appeal

Adelabu: Tinubu Has Raised Power Generation by 50% in about Two Years

Tinubu Departs Abuja for Two-week Working Visit to France

Tinubu to Nigerians: Stop Discriminating against People Living with Autism

Tompolo Congratulates New NNPCL Management

Barau Visits Families of Victims in Uromi Killing, Donates N16m, Reassures of Justice

NNPC Welcomes New Board, NEITI Calls for Strengthening of Reforms

Sultan Saad Abubakar to Governors: Emulate Sokoto Govt, Treat all Nigerians as Indigenes

Amnesty International Warns FG Not to Harass, Intimidate Chidi Odinkalu

Ill Never Compromise Peace and Security for Rallies in Bayelsa, Vows Gov Douye Diri

Kanyeyachukwu Receives Guinness World Record Certificate for Largest Artwork by Individual

Akpoti-Uduaghan: Akpabio, Bello Using Fake Constituents to Initiate Recall Process

Tribunal Affirms Election of Okpebholo as Edo Governor

Imo State Governorship: Its Turn of Owerri Zone, Iheanacho Insists

Obi, Oba Elegushi, Ooni, celebrate Periwinkle Empire boss on birthday at The Delborough Lagos

Century Favour Launches 30-Day Advocacy Campaign to Fix Nigerias Electoral System

Senate: New Investment & Security Bill Sets Stage For Tinubus $1trn Economy

PUNCH

NNPCL raises petrol pump price to N950/litre

Caught in the crossfire: How decades-old land dispute left Lagos families homeless

Tears for ‘Success’: Family recounts boxer’s final moments, deny debt claim

Recall: Natasha slams Yahaya Bello as group defends Akpabio

Kaduna police officer threatens retaliation against Southerners over Uromi killings

Why Tinubu sacked Kyari, NNPCL board – Officials

Investors laud 100% increase in Wema Bank’s dividend payout

Africa urged to explore Trump’s second term for energy independence

LASWA boss clamours for non-fossil fuel boat engines

ECOWAS to meet over tariff imposed by Niger, B’Faso, Mali

Enugu declares malaria treatment free in state hospitals

LG autonomy: S’Court amended constitution to please executive, says Falana

Lynched travellers: Edo politician condemns killings, slams police over insecurity

Rivers APC demands Fubara’s probe over ex-HoS allegations

A’Ibom NMA threatens strike over medical lecturers’ pay

Prioritise transparency, NEITI tells new NNPCL GCEO

APC faults Peter Obi, insists Tinubu’s achievements undeniable

Tinubu’s $1trn economy goal now within reach – Senate

Bayelsa gov urges citizens to maintain law, order amid rally dispute

Policemen clean up Abuja streets to mark police day

Autism: Stakeholders seek more awareness, end to stigmatisation

Nigeria, UNIDO sign $174.59m deal to create jobs, boost development

SUN       

Prioritise payment of gratuities, pension to retirees, APC chieftain tasks govt

Tribunal victory: Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people

EFCC secures conviction in $30,000 airport money laundering case

Uromi killings: Deputy Senate President visits victims families in Kano, donates N16 million

EFCC presents fresh evidence against Kore Holdings in $9.6b P&ID scam

Edo: Tribunal upholds Okpebholos victory, dismisses PDP, AA, AP petitions

EFCC accused of politicising Achimugus alleged graft case

Nigeria, Japan launch venture capital initiative to boost youth entrepreneurship

Dabiri-Erewa assures Tinubus reforms will yield positive results for all

GUARDIAN    

Edo killing: Group seeks arrest of proponents of reprisal

Police nab five suspects for vandalising rail slippers, tracks in Borno

Group renovates police station, constructs female cell block in Imo

Ex-Police officer kills two family members over land dispute in Lagos

Trump slams 14% tariff on Nigerian exports

Canada Conservative leader warns Trump could break future trade deal

South African court acquits Nigerian pastor of rape charges

Trump reaches deal with law firm of ex-Second Gentleman

U.S. Mexico, UK, 11 others fret over possible job losses to AI

Why Nigeria must develop local value-chains, improve production

Dangote Cement, BUA defy FX crisis, grow valuation by 164% in five years

African startups record lower inflow, raise $50m in March

Sterling cancels transfer, mobile app, ATM card issuance fees

NGX resumes April with N91b loss

Over 10 indigenous firms get NCDMBs $360 million intervention fund

NIMR advocates quality control by food vendors to halt cholera outbreak

Stakeholders rally support to reduce maternal mortality

Experts chart course for cancer survivors fertility preservation

Era of producing unemployable graduates over, says FG

ASUU cautions FG against interference in VCs appointment

Group advocates improved govt funding to tackle malaria

Lagos gets family planning support for underserved communities

Stakeholders urge improved pre-hospital emergency care

Experts urge FG to integrate STEAM in basic education

NLC urges workers to resist unfriendly policies

NECA commends federal government for constituting NHIA board

Ighodalo rejects verdict, Okpebholos olive branch, heads to Appeal Court

Tinubu turns to technocrats for higher oil production, asset maximisation

Coalition demands probe of allegations against Senateleaders

Govt must be informed before rallies in Bayelsa – Diri

Aisha Achimugu: Adeshola tasks Tinubu, EFCC on due process

PDP, other parties plan coalition against APC in Katsina

2027: APC vows to take over senatorial, rep seats in Cross River North

VANGUARD

US Senator Cory Booker delivers 25-hour longest speech in Senate history

Amazon submits last-minute bid for TikTok – Report

Liberation Day: Trump slams 14% reciprocal tariffs on Nigeria

Edo: Okpebholo wins at tribunal, Ighodalo heads to Appeal Court

Uromi killings: Residents allege indiscriminate arrests, extortion

3 arrested as Police raid criminal hideouts on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Technology-driven reforms ‘ll curb academic fraud — Education minister

Senator Natasha to Yahaya Bello: Focus on clearing your name

Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs

Ex-NYSC DG, Tsiga, regains freedom from kidnappers after 2 months

Despite banning group from hosting Wike in Bayelsa, Diri says he’s not against rallies

Wike speaks carelessly — Ijaw Nation President

Obi, a portrait of frustration, sensationalizing temporary hard times, says Morka

Tinubu jets out to Paris on 14-day working visit

CBN denies introducing N5,000, N10,000 banknotes

Uromi residents accuse Police of indiscriminate arrests, extortion

Abuja IDP camp with 4,000 people has no primary school for children — Peter Obi

Sterling Bank stops online transfer charges, urges others to follow suit

JP Morgan to secure merchant banking license in Nigeria – Report

Nigeria not ripe for ban on importation of solar panels — CPPE

Education minister rolls out technology-driven reforms to curb academic fraud

Tnubu calls for support for people living with autism

Wike can say anything under alcohol influence Ijaw Nation President

5 things to know about Bayo Ojulari, former Shell chief now NNPC GCEO

Tanker explosion: FRSC urges states to step up enforcement of road safety regulations

Peter Obi lists five things he would have done differently as President

LEADERSHIP

Uromi Killings: Bala Praises Tinubu, Governors For Rapid Response

Mass Defection Looms In Enugu Labour Party

Kebbi Will Re-elect Tinubu, Idris In 2027 ‘ DG NAMA

Falana Urges Nigerians To Demand Accountability

Lagos Motorists, Commuters Lament Hellish Traffic Gridlock

BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms Electoral Victory Of Okpebholo As Edo Gov

ICPC Unveils Initiative To Tackle Corruption In LGAs

Police Nab 4 Suspected ‘Yahoo’ Boys, 6 Cybercrime School Trainees In Lagos

Police Dismiss Reported Herdsmen Invasion Of Enugu Community

Make Peace With Natasha’, Dele Momodu Urges Akpabio

TRIBUNE

CSO launches 30-day advocacy campaign to fix Nigeria’s electoral system

Uromi killings: Middle Belt Forum condemns threats of reprisal attacks

Pecan Trust, She Leads Africa empower 200 female entrepreneurs

Girls Education: MPC trains enumerators on AGILE project in Zamfara

CBN debunks N5,000, N10,000 banknote rumour

Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang, CDS unveil drone, bomb manufacturing facility in Abuja

New Investment Act will make $1trn economy goal attainable ‘ Senator Izunaso

Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown

APC wants Fubara probed over ex-Rivers HoS revelation

Tompolo hails NNPC’s new management, commends Tinubu

DAILY TIMES

Senatorial Recall: Akpabio, Bello sponsoring fake constituents against me Natasha

Natashas Subversion of Security Warnings is Dangerous, says Amoto Ibrahim

Germany, Nextier explore German-Nigerian development, security cooperation

Edo State Govship tribunal dismisses petition filed by Accord Party

Tinubu overhauls NNPCL leadership, sparks industry debate

CVFF: NCDMB grants 10 local shipping firms access to $360m intervention fund

Nigerian Shippers Council clarifies Onne Port charges

Nigeria seeks global partnership to combat Organised Immigration Crime

Abure pays encomium on Adebanjo, welcome decamped members to the Party

FG seeks stakeholders input for National Workplace Safety Guide

Shell cuts annual spending to $20bn, crashes carbon intensity emissions

ISA 2025: Ponzi operators risk 10 year jail term, N20m fine-SEC

NATION         

BREAKING: Edo Gov Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalos petition

Tompolo congratulates new NNPCL management. thanks Tinubu

Akpabio not distracted by Natashas alleged assassination plot, says spokesman

Mixed reactions trail reconstitution of NNPC management, board

FG, UNIDO sign $174.6m industrial development agreement

Court forfeits US-bound travellers undeclared $20,000 to FG

DAILY TRUST

BREAKING: Gen. Tsiga regains freedom after 56 days in captivity

One Nigerian affected with stroke every 80 minutes Surgeon Akoh Prof

Lagos commuters stranded, motorists held in gridlock as FG begins road rehabilitation

Uromi Killings: Barau donates N16m to victims families, reassures of justice

One killed, three injured in fresh Sara-Suka clash in Jos

Treat all Nigerians as indigenes, Sultan tasks governors

Edo govship: Tribunal refuses to order fresh election against Okpebholo

Tuface spotted with Igbinedions granddaughter at Edo election tribunal

Tinubu to embark on 2-week visit to France

2 dead, 13 missing in Bayelsa boat mishap

AUTHORITY

Stay neutral, remove wanted tag on Aisha Achimugu, Northern group tells EFCC

Natasha: Huge turnout at homecoming rally has discredited recall effort Youth groups

Senator Barau visits families of Uromi Killings victims, donates N16m

Uromi Vigilante Flouted DSS Guidelines on Community Policing

ERA Applauds Tinubu Over Mele Kyaris Sack, Calls for Probe Into Fake Refinery Projects

Akpabio sponsoring EFCC most wanted person to recall me Sen. Natasha

BUSINESSDAY

Leadership: Illuminating the path forward with honesty and hope

FG orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge

Naira gains as net FX reserves hit 3yr high

Nigeria naira gains as currency reserves jump to three-year high

Stock market opens April in red as UACN tops laggards

Fidelity proposes N1.25kobo final dividend as FY’24 earnings surpass N1trn

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kano Political Class Suspends Hostilities At Galadima’s Burial

Lagosians Stranded As Independence Bridge Closure Brings City To Standstill

Sultan Asks Governors To Treat All Nigerians As Indigenes

Former FRSC Boss, Oyeyemi, Proffers Lasting Solution To Tanker Explosion In Nigeria

Water Shortage: Niger Residents Risk Water Borne Infections

APC Tackles Obi For Scoring Tinubu Low In Implementing Economic Policy Reform

Eno Inaugurates Agriculture And Food Security Committee To Boost Food Production

Akwa Ibom Police Command Begins Activities For Maiden National Police Day

We Inherited A Landscape Littered With Moribund Industries ‘ Governor Alia

NEW TELEGRAPH

Lagos Tourism Targets N5bn In Sales At Biggest SMEs Trade Fair

Foundation To Reward Brilliant Students Through May-Six Natl Mathematics Competition 2025

Emergency Rule: Only Fubaras Enemy Will Advise Him To Sue FG Fasua

Tribunal Judgment: Okpebholo Extends Olive Branch To Ighodalo

2027: Lalong Engages Plateau APC EXCOs

2027: Reps To Dump Bill Barring Tinubu, Atiku, Others From Contesting

Reactions As Korra Obidi Becomes US Citizen

Sokoto Govt, Hungary Strengthen Ties In Education, Other Sectors

Akpoti-Uduaghan: I Paid Sallah Visit, Not Campaign

Mutfwang, CDS Unveil Military Attack Drones Factory In Abuja

FG Commits To Empowering Autistic Artists

Traditional Ruler Seeks Constitutional Roles To Promote Grassroots Devt

BLUEPRINT

Nigeria Customs denies reports of CGs tenure extension

Sterling Bank leads protest for removal of bank transfer charges

Domestic equity market opens on negative note, sheds N91bn

African startup funding hits 4-year low in March amid economic uncertainty

Nigeria, UNIDO sign $174.59m deal to create jobs, boost development

60 years age limit: Action Alliance raises alarm, faults lawmakers’ approach

Edo: PDP torn apart on election tribunal judgement

How Julius Berger is rejigging infrastructural development in Rivers

ICPC to host stakeholders’ meeting on accountability, corruption prevention in local governments

FCT Command begin National Police Day with community outreach, clean-up

March 2025 Intelligence Report: Rising threats, bold crackdowns, and anti-graft fight

Tsiga: Ex-NYSC DG regains freedom after 2 months in captivity

Turkish Cup: Osimhen fires Galatasaray past Mourinho’s Fenerbahce

Oil & Gas stakeholder hails Tinubu on new NNPCL board reconstitution

Uromi killings: Barau visits families of victims in Kano, donates N16m, reassures of justice

Uromi killings: Ajadi commiserates with Yusuf, Kano people

Worries over population of Nigeria’s death row inmates

Breaking: Okpebholo remains Edo state governor, Tribunal rules

AfDB-supported projects in Senegal, Rwanda win at 2025 Bonds awards

Commercial bus driver kills LAWMA official on duty

Osun: NSCDC arrests teacher, one other for alleged r3pe, child molestation

Trans-Kalabari road project will boost Rivers economy lbas

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