Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 1 May 2025

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

Trumps Tariffs: US GDP Shrinks to 0.3% From 2.4 per cent in Q1, Dow Tumbles 400 Points

Stock Market Appreciates by N3.73trn in Four Months

Senate Summons Lafarge Over Planned 88.3% Shares Divestment in Cement Firm

Lokpobiri: NNPC, Caverton, Stenabulk JV Will Ensure In-country Revenue Retention

Edun: FG on Verge of Finalising N1.5tn Highway Concessioning Initiative

Stock Market Down N117bn on Profit-taking in MTN, 19 Others

Budget Deficit: FG Accesses N2.5trn from Bond Market in Four Months

MOFI, Shelter Afrique Sign MoU on Structured Financing for N1tn Real Estate Investment Fund

Shettima: Tinubu Ready to Unlock Nigerias Full Potential as Leading Force in Africa

Kano to Spend N51.5 Billion for Infrastructure, Education, Others

NDLEA to Military: We Will Make it Very Difficult for Terrorists, Criminals to Access Hard Drugs

Former Military Gov of South Eastern State, General Paul Omu, Dies at 85

May Day: Akpabio, Atiku Hail Nigerian Workers, Say They Are Engine Propelling the Nation

Investors Write President Tinubu, Seek Intervention Over $250m Investment Loss

Nigerian Universities Hit 295 After Licensing of 11, as FG Harps on STEM

Genital Mutilation: African Women Lawyers Decry Violations of Rights of Girls, Boys

Tinubu, Katsina Stakeholders to Brainstorm on Security, Other Challenges

Insecurity: Stop Smear Campaigns Against Matawalle, Says GON

Nigeria to Host 4th AU MSME Forum in June

Alleged Money Laundering: Court Orders Achimugus Release on EFCCs Administrative Bail

Foundation Seeks Sensitisation on Use of Pedestrian Bridges in FCT Highways

PUNCH

EFCC declares foreigner wanted over CBEX investment fraud

Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu within 24hrs

Hurricane Tinubu: PDP NWC, govs meet next week to avert defections

Obi doesn’t need PDP, Atiku coalition to defeat Tinubu – NLC

May Day push: Labour demands wage review to ease cost-of-living crisis

Killings: FG unveils grazing reserve in Plateau

Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo warn against altering INEC report

Cross River Assembly seeks mining reforms for community protection

Edo dethrones three traditional rulers for violating extant laws

NJC suspends three judges for judicial misconduct

Abia repays N72bn of N138bn debt, plans $1.3bn on medical city – Otti

BREAKING: NJC orders Uzodimma to reverse Imo Acting CJ’s appointment

Alaafin’s wife motivates 469 Oyo nursing college graduates

Oborevwori named Delta APC leader as defections hit C’River PDP

24,000 Osun farmers fear eviction, seek Adelekes intervention

Over 42,000 Osun students receive free eye care, surgeries

UPDATED: Court reinstates suspended Edo LG chairman

Smart farming: NiMet to help Northern farmers with weather-based App

Alake urges NIPSS to formulate transformative policies for Nigeria

CBEX resumes operations despite SEC ban, N1.2tn EFCC probe

UK speaks on Briton arrested in Nigeria for arms deal

NANS warns against false leadership claims, slams political interference

Insecurity: Northern group backs calls for self-defence

SUN       

2027: North populationll determine winner of presidential election ACF

Akwa Ibom Gov hints at possible defection

Wikes aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atikus paid ally amid PDP crisis

Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara

Achimugu: EFCC upholds bail conditions as court orders her release

May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubus unfulfilled promises

Nigerias N1.5 trillion HDMI road project nears completion Finance Minister

Warri wards delineation: Ijaw and Urhobo leaders call for thorough probe into arms smuggling by British army officer, others

GUARDIAN    

Nigerians have the worst governments, says Davido

Presidency calls for law to criminalise fake news

South South APC slams Natasha over satirical apology to Akpabio

Court dissolves teachers marriage over wifes stubbornness, sexual starvation

Tinubu to unveil worlds biggest cotton factory in Ogun Abiodun

Rivers govt meets labour unions, pledges commitment to welfare

Why Aisha Achimugu may stay longer in custody- EFCC

UNICEF partners FG, states to reach unimmunised children

FG to boost healthcare access in underserved communities

Urban slums face rising child worm infections, says NIMR

Local manufacturing of critical health commodities key to drug security

Delta distributes insecticide-treated mosquito nets in councils

FG, Emirates strike deal to stimulate inbound tourism

Experts highlight role of intellectual property in business success

Aiyedatiwa hinges devt projects on Tinubus fiscal support for states

Police arrest eight over cult-related killings in Yabatech

Tinubu made 2025 Hajj affordable for many Nigerians, says Shettima

Bayelsa governor vows to sack appointees over 2027 election

How to apply for tinted glass permit Police

Corruption: Dont blame political elites alone, ICPC tells Nigerians

27th Convocation: Oyo nursing college graduates 469

Appeal Court jails professor for electoral fraud in favour of Akpabio

VANGUARD

FG to finalise N1.5trn road concession project – Edun

Constitutional interpretation: Fagbemi plays politics with the rule of law, by Olu Fasan

ACF decries killings in north, maltreatment of northerners in South

CBEX: EFCC declares foreigner wanted

Court sentences Portable to three months imprisonment

PDP to Akwa Ibom Governor: Don’t flee, we’re putting our house in order

How Wike frustrated Peter Obi out of PDP  —  Dele Momodu

Customs intercept N912bn worth of contrabands, high-tech drones, illegal medicals

Naira depreciates to N1,615/$ in parallel market

CBN’s policies that trigger Fitch Ratings’ credit upgrade for Nigeria

NNPC: Mele Kyari’s men sacked in major restructuring

FG sets up committee to tackle trailer, tanker road accidents

Police reactivate digital tinted glass permit system

Defections: Abba Moro attributes PDPs worsening crisis to Atikus inaction

Alleged Naira Abuse: Socialite E-Money released from EFCC custody

Defections: PDP goes to court, says APCll soon implode

LEADERSHIP

Nigeria Targets 95% Digital Literacy By 2030

Nigeria Committed To ‘Gas By Freight’ Delivery ‘ Coordinator

US Tariffs Hit Output In Chinese Factories

Nigeria’s Enemies Will Soon Feel Impact Of New Army Tactics, COAS Assures

Court Orders Immediate Release Of Achimugu From EFCC Custody

Insecurity: North Central Governors Mull Joint Operations

Foreign Investors Write Tinubu Over ‘$250m Investment Loss

UBEC Hails Kwara Gov As Pacesetter For Projects Execution

Cultism War: Okpebholo Warns Landlords Against Housing Cultists, Kidnappers

May Day: Akpabio Hails Resilience Of Nigerian Workers

Court Reinstates Sacked Edo LG Boss

Legal Scholar Warns Agbakoba Against ‘Legal Missteps’ In Akpabio-Natasha Case

TRIBUNE

NDIC clinches first, third places at 2024 Federal Public Service Innovation competition

Senate summons Lafarge Africa Plc over alleged divestment of shares

Lagos releases N130bn subsidy intervention to 18.5 million residents

Court faults Okpebholo, orders immediate reinstatement of Akoko-Edo LG boss

Court bars Delta Revenue Taskforce from highways

What Akwa Ibom needs is good leadership ‘ Gov Eno

Surrender or face renewed firepower ‘ Army warns internal, external aggressors

Borno, Adamawa lawmakers to fast track law establishing social protection agencies

Alake charges NIPSS to craft policies for mental attitude regeneration

DAILY TIMES

Government restrictions on civic space threatening democracy Ajaero

MAY DAY: Nigerian workers drive progress, foster economic vitality, sustain national development PRP

May Day: Workers are engine propelling Nigeria towards prosperity Atiku

NDIC attributes success in public service competition to technology deployment, creative thinking

Dele Momodu will sing differently if Atikus money stops Wikes Aide

School Feeding: FG Disassociates From Fraudulent Organisations Issuing Fake Award Contracts

Nigeria, UK partner on migration, border security, criminal justice reform

Power sourge ignites fire burnt parts of Jos main market

Court orders Aisha Achimugus release on EFCCs administrative bail

2027: North Central Supports Shettima As Vice President

FG describes Kwara Gov AbdulRazaq as pacesetter for UBECs project executions

Insecurity: Okpebholo commences demolition of properties connected to kidnapping

NATION         

Galatasaray reinforce desire to keep Osimhen permanently

Ronaldos Al Nassr dumped from Asian Champions League final

2027: Norths population will determine winner of presidential election ACF

Navy rescues 99 from drowning in Rivers

Yabatech not involved in illegal students loan deduction, says management

APC forum rejects calls to replace Shettima, backs Tinubu-Shettima 2027 ticket

FG warns public against online employment scam

HERALD   

Davido Declares Himself Unrivalled in Afrobeats on Ebro Show

Falcons Fined $250,000 Over Shedeur Sanders Prank Call Incident

How to Quit a Job Without Burning Bridges: A Graceful Exit Guide

Atiku Distances Himself from Okowa’s Defection, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP

2027 Presidency: Igbinedion Declares Support for Southern Candidate, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP

Dalung Blasts Defections to APC, Says Moves Motivated by Fear, Not Patriotism

DAILY TRUST

2027: ACF gives conditions for Norths support

RMAFC plans new allocation formula, remuneration for public servants

FG tasks traditional rulers to promote everlasting peace

Gun runner arrested by DSS not serving member of UK Armed Forces British High Commission

NJC suspends 3 judges, reverses Imo acting CJs appointment

FG licenses 11 new private universities

$79.5bn loss: FIRS prays court to dismiss Binances application to vacate order

Bank customers to pay N6 on every SMS transaction alert from today

N70,000 minimum wage not enough Workers

N/Central governors mull joint security operations

Navy rescues 99 passengers from boat mishap in Rivers

Kano approves N51.5bn for key projects, programmes

FCT community pharmacists seek soft loans to boost services

Flood: FCTA to barricade access road to Lokogoma

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to multilateralism at BRICS foreign ministers meeting

Nigeria requires $410bn to achieve energy transition Bagudu

FG restates commitment to 70,000 km gas-by-freight corridor

Customs intercepts N921bn medicaments, others at Lagos port

Experts canvass womens financial inclusion, health insurance to boost economy

Nigeria selected to advance digital trade for women exporters

Kaduna targets 3m bank accounts by 2025 Gov Sani

Amid market uncertainty, MTN increases investment in CAPEX

2027: INEC moves to strip President of power to appoint commissioners

Germany, Nigeria to drive increased political participation of women

Rivers emergency rule shows you can impeach president with voice vote -NaAllah

2027: INEC seeks to strip president of power to appoint electoral commissioners

2027: N/Central APC stakeholders urge Tinubu to retain Shettima

MAN, ports stakeholders oppose 4% FOB levy reintroduction

FG licenses 11 new private universities

NPA, PEBEC make large-scale push to improve port efficiency, ease of doing business

FG seeks new financing model for Hajj

Insecurity getting worse in the north ACF

SPOTTED: Top Nigerian judges document used for selling shawarma in Chad

AUTHORITY

Blackmail Attempt By American Lady On Keyamos Family Hits The Rocks

More Feathers To The Cap Of The Peoples Governor, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah

SPECIAL REPORT- Stakeholders usher new hope for economic development of Oji River LGA

Stakeholders meet to unlock Nigerias $1.9trn climate funding gap

FG reaffirms innovation as catalyst for civil service transformation

FCTA moves to avert contamination of Usuma Dam

BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria’s self-destruction: Ethnic politics cripples progress

Plateau killings : Enough is enough, Tinubu warns

CBN supports institute to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

Air traffic yet to hit pre-COVID heights on squeezed incomes

Nigeria’s bond demand declines amid rate hike worries

1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says

Stock market rises by 0.13% in April

Nigerians may soon pay over N2m for Australian study visa

Peter Obi can win 2027 election without coalition, says NLC

20 tech tools to boost productivity for work and life ‘ Expert recommendations

NNPC appoints Idris, Obioma, sacks Port Harcourt refinery’s MD, 200 others

NNPC sacks Mele Kyari’s allies in major restructuring

Investors’ guide to tapping Nigeria’s planned tax credits

DAILY INDEPENDENT

UNICEF Calls For Enhanced Education, Investment In Immunisation To Safeguard Children’s Health

Senior Partner, Candide-Johnson Law Practice Appointed As Trustee Of The Prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938

Rep Ogah Petitions INEC, Wants Onyejeocha Prosecuted Over Alleged Constituency Result Forgery

CAN President Urges National Reconciliation At NIREC Meeting, Calls For Mutual Trust To Foster Unity

Wike’s Aide Flays Dele Momodu Over Allegations That FCT Minister Forced Obi Out Of PDP

Justice Prevails: Court Orders Immediate Release Of Achimugu

Workers’ Day: Ajadi Tasks Govts On Inflation Reduction, Improving Purchasing Power

May Day: Atiku Salutes Workers, Says They’re The Engine Propelling Nigeria’s Prosperity

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG Cautions 11 New Private Varsities Against Focusing On Social Science Courses

Tinubu Poised To Make Nigeria Leading Force In Africa Shettima

Workers Day: Akpabio Hails Nigerian Workers Resilience

FG Commissions Defence Holdings Company Ltd

Senate Summons Lafarge Africa Plc Over Proposed Divestment Of 83.8% Shares

FG Commends Gov AbdulRazaqs Compliance With UBEC Rules

Workers Day: Ekiti Workers Lament Insecurity, Economic Dwindling

Okpebholo To Demolish Buildings Linked To Criminal Activities

FG Moves To Fast-Track N1.5tn Private Sector Investment In Highway Roads

DBN Secures Shareholders Approval For $2.5m Equity Stake In Youth Entrepreneurship Bank

BLUEPRINT

Trump’s first 100 days: Elon Musk, others lose $300 billion

Updated: Court orders EFCC to release socialite Aisha Achimugu in 24 hours

How Cardoso’s disciplined reforms, policy clarity are curtailing market distortions

2027: President Tinubu has bright chance to be re-elected – Isa Nataro

Lokpobiri attributes NNPCL, Caveeton, Stenabulk JV to petroleum industry reforms

We need traditional institutions for virus-free society – Remi Tinubu

Renewable energy: Reps to showcase expected outcome of 1st legislative confab

We lost N1bn, 500 shops to Jos market midnight inferno – Traders

FG introduces zinc rice to enhance nutrition safety in Nigeria

Nigeria loses N118bn to gas flaring in 2 months…

Shell, NPDC, others to pay $141.9m penalties

Breaking: Court sends Portable to prison

FG warns against fake awards of contracts by fraudsters

Alleged fraud: Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu

2025: First Holdco nets 40.15% interest income in first quarter

12 states get 42,000 life jackets to reduce boat mishaps

NDIC top at 2024 public service innovation competition

DBN, NSIA to set up $2.5m youth entrepreneurship investment bank

Only SEC registration confers legitimacy to investment schemes Agama

Alake tasks NIPSS course participants on attitudinal change

                               

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