VANGUARD
Eligible men in US to be drafted into military starting December 2026
Melania Trump denies links to Epstein abuse
M-East crisis: Calls grow for inclusion of Lebanon in peace deal
Tinubu describes fallen soldiers in Borno attack as unforgettable heroes
Nigeria’s poverty rate climbs to 63% despite easing inflation — World Bank
EFCC appeals Omatsuli, firms’ acquittal over alleged N3.6bn money laundering
Alarm: Cut-throat rent hikes worsening Nigeria’s housing crisis
ADC sues INEC, demands recognition of Mark, Aregbesola
Petrol may reach N2,000/litre without urgent action, TUC warns
Insecurity in North Central intricate, complicated Suswam
We dont want war Irans supreme leader says in written message
FG sets up Cttee to review $200b integrated gas, power, rail project
Electricity: FG sets up committee to tackle gas to power challenge
My leg was shattered for trying to expose Boko Haram members, convict tells court
Nigeria leading West Africas stability FG
Until we come together, nobody will fix Nigeria for us Obasanjo
Viral N5,000 note featuring Tinubu is fake CBN
2027: APC using INEC to undermine opposition SWest ADC alleges
FG pushes back on US advisory, insists Nigeria safe
David Mark-led ADC prays court to reverse INECs decision
Brig.-Gen, 17 soldiers feared killed by Boko Haram in Borno
Jos killings: UNIJOS confirms two students killed, three injured
ADC Congress: We wont allow INEC to derail our programmes Nwosu
Burna Boys music ban rumours false, misleading, says DJAN
FG reroutes Lagos-Calabar coastal highway through Ogoniland to honour late Mpigi
Crisis looms in NMA over disqualification of presidential contender
Paramilitary Recruitment: Board debunks screening reports
INFRASTRUCTURE GAP: Engineers urge use of pension, Sukuk funds
Insecurity: US orders non-emergency staff to leave embassy in Nigeria
Thousands of Iranians rally in memory of late supreme leader Khamenei
Electricity: NISO cuts transmission losses to 7.05%, pushes grid stability reforms
Israel military claims Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza was Hamas militant
Deadly clash as Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists invade two Borno LGAs
Nigeria not collapsing, but undergoing tough economic reset Budget Office DG
2027: No pathway for Tinubu to return as president-Rhodes-Vivour
PUNCH
Buratai urges AU to mediate return of three Sahel states to ECOWAS
FG insists Nigeria safe as US pulls embassy officials
Fresh blow for ADC as state congresses stall
Experts warn weak funding fuels Nigeria’s NCD crisis
Nigeria’s $200bn mega rail project faces feasibility review
Borno attack: Army General, terrorists killed, Tinubu mourns
Power outages, insecurity top business challenges – CBN survey
Nigeria poverty hits 63% despite easing inflation – W’Bank
Ohanaeze backs Otti, calls for constructive opposition in Abia
Cross River unveils plans to tackle flooding, environmental degradation
ExxonMobil eyes multi-billion dollar deepwater investments in Nigeria
Ex-UN official, others call for stronger protection for African economies
Maritime revenue jumps from N700bn to N1.83tn in two years Oyetola
Tensions surface as Democrats plot US midterms
Mark-led ADC sues INEC over removal of leaders names
TUC demands subsidy to cushion rising fuel prices
FG reaffirms Nigerias stability amid US advisory, cites security gains
US Embassy suspends visa appointments in Abuja office
FIFA unveils 52 referees for World Cup, including six women
Police assure FCT residents of safety after arresting kidnap suspects
Court frees terror victim, jails another 10 years
FG sets up panel to review $200bn high-speed rail project
JAMB directs 2026 UTME candidates to print examination slips
PTDF warns scholars against Japa, screens 743 candidates
IMF to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50bn
Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps gets FG recognition
US plans automatic military draft for young men
Two children rescued as building collapses in Kwara
Naval chief vows to complete abandoned Navy projects, others
Defence minister orders security agencies to share intelligence
Terrorists kill Nigerian brigadier general AFP report
Manufacturers seek review of digital switch-over process
Soldiers feared killed as terrorists attack Borno military base
Bayelsa declares holiday, shuts markets for Tinubus visit
UNIJOS loses two students in recent Jos unrest, says VC
No one asked me for a dime, Ugandan tourist praises new look of Murtala Muhammed Airport
Arm security agencies with modern weapons, drones, Arewa youths urges FG
NMA CRiver raises the alarm over candidates disqualification
DHQ confirms deaths of terrorists, soldiers in Borno attack
Otti urges Abia assembly to create space for female representation
NMA elections: Disqualified candidate protests, threatens legal action
THISDAY
Hormuz Still Blocked as US-Iran Begin Negotiations Today
DHQ Urges Nigerians to Respect Military Tradition in Announcing Fallen Officers
To Drive 3m Bpd Target, NUPRC, NMDPRA, NNPC, Others Seek Digital, Policy, Capital Alignment
David Mark Seeks Court Reversal of INEC’s De-recognition of ADC Leadership
Manufacturers Slam NBC Over Alleged Digital Switchover Breaches, Seek Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention
PIA: Stakeholders Urge Strategic Partnership Between Host Communities, Oil/Gas Companies
ADC Fighting Survival Battle With External, Internal Enemies, Says Kenneth Okonkwo
Insecurity: Defence Minister Urges Intelligence Agencies to Strengthen Collaboration
Alleged N3.645bn Money Laundering: EFCC Challenges Omatsuli, Firms Acquittal
FG Partners Firm, Association to Eliminate Exploitative Hire Purchase for Tricycle, Motorcycle Riders
Oyo, FCMB, Mastercard Foundation Disburse N1.5bnto Young Farmers
NIN Agents Seek FGs Intervention over Unpaid Commissions, Forceful Loan Recovery
DSS, Army, Local Volunteer Forces Foil Attacks on Niger Communities, EliminateTerrorists
Okuama Killings: Charge or Release Detainees, Rights Activist Urges Military
EdoAPC ChieftainDumps Party, Says Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu Now SoleAdministrators
Kwara Guber: Aspirant Drops Ambition, Backs Another
Oborevwori Unveils Ambitious Initiative to Boost Deltas Industrialisation
NLNG: N250 Billion Contributed as Employee Taxes to Rivers Government
2027: Amupitan Seeks Stricter Internal Editorial Guidelines in Media Bodies
Bala Mohammeds Admission into APC Will Be Detrimental, Declares Bauchi APC Caucus
U.S. Govt Orders Evacuation of Staff from Abuja, Cites Deteriorating Security Situation
West Africas Child Protection Laws Under Scrutiny as ECOWAS Lawmakers Confront Implementation Failure
SUN
Obsolete radars threatening airspace surveillance -NAMA
Petrol hike: Subsidise Dangote, other refineries, TUC urges FG
Brigadier general said to be among dead in Borno base attack
Brigadier general killed in Borno base attack
FG sets up committee to review $200bn gas, power, rail project
Lawal wins BON governor of the year for Zamfaras infrastructure
Tough times ahead for cybercriminals, Ezima says, as he takes charge of Police Cybercrime Centre
ADC: INEC has become APCs department Dino Melaye
PDP rejects claims of alliance talks with ADC
ADC tensions linked to anti-opposition agenda Ologbodinya
US Embassy orders staff evacuation as 23 Nigerian states declared hgh-risk
Itsekiri coalition insist on centralised pipeline surveillance for national security
2027 elections: APC using INEC against ADC Rhodes-Vivour
Ex-governor Shekarau hints at PDP exit, possible APC move
Vote out APC in 2027 Rotimi Amaechi to Nigerians
There must be transparent, inclusive primaries to avoid implosion in Cross River Ex-presidential aide
Imported petrol 12% cheaper than Dangotes World Bank
NASS Petroleum Committees pass vote of confidence in Tantita, others
Recapitalised banks to drive 13.4% loan growth in 2026 Report
Nigeria U-18 Handball Team thrash Burkina Faso in tournament opener
World Bank: Nigeria, others under pressure as debt, inflation threaten growth
GUARDIAN
Service charge: How govt squeezes masses to fund bureaucracy, inefficiency
FG wastes N60b on failed DSO as NBC unveils FreeTV May 15
NNPC, NUPRC, oil majors insist on 3mbpd target, seek lower production costs
Nigeria’s future, age-long conflicts worry Obasanjo
Chibok community elders cry out over relentless attacks
FG reroutes Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through Ogoniland
Nigeria’s economic reforms: Without fixing plumbing, money will keep leaking
ExxonMobil considers $24b investment in Nigeria’s deepwater
NNPCL links pipeline security to oil production growth, investor confidence
Crude Oil Slump: Dangote refinery cuts petrol price to ₦1,200/litre
Vandalism: Telcos count losses as 656 generators, batteries stolen in 2025
Two fleeing Niger residents die as abductors reduce ransom in Kwara
Fresh terror attacks fuel concerns, U.S. response despite official reassurances
LEADERSHIP
ADC Crisis: David Mark Approaches Court, Seeks Reversal Of INEC’s Decision
Katsina Prepares 1000 Couples Ahead Of Massive April Wedding
FG Launches Committee For 4,000km High-speed Rail Project
EFCC Petitioned To Arrest Blessing CEO Over Alleged ₦300million ‘Fake Cancer’ Fundraising Scam
‘Diabetes Now Affects 8% Of Nigeria’s Population’
Insecurity: Obi Decries General’s Killing, Worries Over U.S. Evacuation Directive
NDLEA Chief Urges Coordinated Action To Improve National Security
‘We Mustn’t Abandon His Family’, Wike Announces Rivers Coalition’s N500m Support For Late Ally Senator Mpigi’s
2027: ADC Cannot Win Presidency, Says Kogi Rep Abejide
David Mark Files Suit Against INEC Over ADC Leadership
UN Condemns Israel Airstrikes In Lebanon, Civilians Killed
2 Die As Tanker Rams Into Tricycle, Car In Delta
40% Health Funds Wasted Inefficiently, Africa-CDC Warns
Melania Trump Denies Epstein Links, Calls for Congressional Hearings
NCDC Confirms 167 Lassa Fever Deaths Across Nigeria
Economic Growth Crucial To Making Our Democracy More Sustainable – Jonathan
‘Tinubu’s Plateau, Lagos Conduct Shows Troubling Governance Pattern’, Says Ex-VP Atiku
JUST-IN: US Embassy Suspends Visa Appointments In Abuja
Netanyahu Orders Direct Talks With Lebanon To Disarm Hezbollah
Market Extends Gains By N370bn On Banking Stocks
ADC in Edo Holds Ward, LG Congresses
Airport Police Arrest Ex-employee Over Theft Of N15m Equipment
2 Children Rescued From Collapsed Building In Ilorin
Arewa Youths Back NASS, Support Tantita Contract Extension
FG Sets Up Committee to Monitor Gas Supply Challenges
Nigeria’s Democracy Must Deliver Tangible Economic Results — Jonathan Foundation
CAF President Motsepe Opens To Corruption Probe Amid AFCON Crisis
Defence Minister Musa Emphasizes Intelligence As Key To Military Success
Economic Growth Crucial To Making Our Democracy More Sustainable – Jonathan
FIFA Snubs 2025 AFCON Final Referee, Appoints 7 African Referees For 2026 World Cup
ExxonMobil Briefs NUPRC on $8bn Owowo, $16bn Bosi Projects
DAILY TRUST
Nigerias democracy not close to China, Dubai governance system Jonathan
Sokoto Residents abandon home, sleep in bush over banditry
Bandits insist on N150m ransom for abducted worshippers – Kwara community
US Advisory: Nigeria Remains Stable, Says FG
Ceasefire: Our Hands on the Trigger Over Israels Continued Attacks on Lebanon Iran
Bandits demand 700 cows, 1,000 sheep from Katsina communities to avoid attack
Ghanas dismissal of Head Coach Weeks Before 2026 World Cup Raises More Questions Than Answers
BREAKING: US cancels all visa appointments after ordering staff to leave Abuja
Delta: Police kill two kidnappers, recover N4.2m ransom
Robbers cut off teachers hand in Kano
JUST IN: Military confirms killing of soldiers, silent on General
Plateau killings: UNIJOS confirms 2 students killed, 3 injured
Insecurity: US reduces staff in Abuja, flags 23 states as no-go areas
BREAKING: Brigade Commander feared killed in fresh Boko Haram attack
Bandits kill police officers, civilians in Zamfara
Lagos Mainland APC Rejects Automatic Ticket for Incumbent
Nigerias inflation remains high despite rebasing World Bank
Bandits kill 5, abduct 22 in Sokoto communities
Opposition parties not ready for national leadership APC
Court halts ADC congress in Katsina, orders parties to maintain status quo
Pipeline security increased oil output from 900,000 to 1.8m barrels Ojulari
FG waives demurrage on 10,000 containers, pushes single window
DisCos lost N131.33bn in January NERC
Israel strikes kill dozens in Lebanon hours after US-Iran truce
Pakistan to host US-Iran ceasefire talks tomorrow
AUTHORITY
Trade Unions, CSOs Intensify Push for Decent Work In Nigerias Care Economy
Police arrest man, 27, over alleged murder of motorcyclist in Ogun
Police confirm bandits killing of 2 policemen, 3 others in Zamfara
Group blames Barau over Gawunas exit from APC, moves to block Garos emergence
Kano stakeholders petition presidency, warns against pressure to instal Garo as deputy Gov
Group to Senate: SGF illegally appointed Investment Tribunal chair
BUSINESSDAY
AFCON Final: Hakimi admits disappointment over Morocco conduct
Blackout persists as Adelabu’s 6,000MW target misses three deadlines
FIFA drops Congolese referee Ndala over AFCON final controversy
Poultry farmers ditch pricey feeds for homemade blends
U.S. Embassy in Abuja suspends visa appointments amid security concerns
Criminal cartels plunder telco towers across 14 states
ExxonMobil plans fresh capital injection in Nigeria’s deep-water oil & gas projects
Terrorists kill Army general, 24 others in renewed attacks on Kebbi, Borno
IMF flags rising risks as $4trn nonbank flows reshape emerging-market finance
NNPC advocates AI adoption, ‘digital mining’ to unlock 3m bpd production target
FG inaugurates Gas-to-Power monitoring committee to tackle supply bottlenecks
Petroleum sector reforms spark over $10bn upstream investment windfall – NUPRC boss
Dangote refinery exports jet fuel to Saudi Aramco
BLUEPRINT
Mark-led ADC takes fresh action against INEC
Again, Nigerian referees missing as FIFA unveils match officials for 2026 World Cup *Full list
ECOWAS opens applications for 2026 recruitment
CAF President in Senegal, makes crucial appeal amidst 2025 AFCON final controversy
Kano governor Yusuf clears backlog of N32bn gratuities, death benefits
Ceasefire: Iran provides route for ships through Strait of Hormuz
FG reaffirms commitment to promote local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals
Defence ministry backs horse racing to tackle youth restiveness
2027: Fear of high turnover hits Senate ahead of party primaries
Tyson Fury unlikely to be world champion again Wardley
2026 WAFCON:Football star hits NFF overSuper Falconslackluster preparation
FG sets up multi-agency committee to vet $200 billion gas, power, rail initiative
Tyson Fury lures Anthony Joshua after heavyweight comeback fight
Cross-River: US-based ex-footballer declares for Reps on ADC platform
Mpigi: FG includes Ogoniland in LagosCalabar Coastal Highway project
