Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 11 April 2026

Business

PUNCH       

Iran sets conditions as Vance warns Tehran not to play US at talks

From politics to punches: Biden Jr challenges Trump sons to cage fight

Ghost towns of Kwara: How banditry emptied thriving communities

How terrorists overran military base, killed Gen Braimah – Soldiers

Married neighbour snatched my husband, sent my 17-year-old son to jail — Woman

Inside Lagos health centre where mothers pay N5,000 for childbirth

Nigeria’s fiscal squeeze cuts capital spending by N1tn – W’Bank

Soldiers, naval ratings clash in Bayelsa during Tinubu’s visit

Voter revalidation begins after 2027 polls – INEC
Pastor raped me on church altar while removing seven marine spirits – Anambra schoolgirl

Eight victims of Plateau night attack laid to rest

COAS vows defeat of terrorists, says army steadfast, undeterred

Tinubu commends Bayelsa gov over projects, pledges continued support

Court fixes April 14 for hearing in ADC leadership dispute

I slept in classrooms for 13 months, says UniCals best graduate

Youths protest prolonged captivity of 176 Kwara abductees

JUST IN: FG secures 386 convictions in mass trial of terrorism suspects

World Bank clarifies fuel import recommendation after backlash

Group condemns killing of General Braimah, others in Borno attack

Armed men attack BudgIT state officer in Katsina

APC leaders reject Edo Speakers third-term endorsement

Kwara orders immediate repair of rainstorm-damaged childrens hospital

World Bank report: Atiku faults Tinubus policy direction

Army Signals pulls out 16 retired senior officers in Lagos

NBA warns against court interference in political party disputes

FG issues digital learner IDs to 1.9 million WAEC, NECO candidates

Police begin statewide offensive after deadly Kebbi attacks, recover rifles

THISDAY    

After Deleting Nigeria Development Report from Website, W’Bank Clarifies Position on Petrol Importation

Police Dismiss Viral Video Alleging Terrorists’ Attack in Abuja as False, Misleading, Apprehend Suspect

INEC Postpones Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise

Terrorists On Rampage, Kill Forest Guard Commander, 5 Others

Navy Recovers 531,500 Litres of Illegally Refined Products, Apprehends 18 Suspects in Three Months

Amotekun Parades 164 Suspects, Recovers Stolen Items in Ondo Crackdown

We Are Closely Watching Your Conduct, NBA Tells INEC

UNICEF-Led Initiative Targets Leadership Gaps in Nigerias Healthcare System

Breaking: Supreme Court Restores Nestoil, Necondes Right to Appoint Counsel in Alleged $2bn Debt Dispute, Overturns Appeal Court

NCAA Confirms Decline in Flight Delays, Cancellation on Domestic Routes

SUN       

12 Chibok girls graduate from AUN

Otus Chief of Staff pays tribute to CRiver First Lady as she marks 62nd birthday

2027: NBA warns Lawyers, Judges, INEC against acts to subvert democracy

Army rejects claims soldiers buy uniforms, protective gear

ADC crisis: Battle that could reshape Nigerias opposition landscape

FIFA names 52 referees for World Cup, six women included

Terrorism: Boko Haram members bag 60, 40 years jail terms

FG hires 6 SANs, 17 others to defend Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway project

Insecurity: SMBLF expresses worry over worsening operation of terrorists across country

CBN quashes Polaris Bank liquidation rumour, says banking sector safe, sound

Afreximbanks assets grow to $48.5bn, profit hits $1.2bn

Power grid goes digital as NERC tightens grip on DisCos

Pipeline security: Niger Delta leaders endorse Tantita Security Services

Africas aviation choked by high taxes, fragmented markets, poor coordination Experts

GUARDIAN    

Imoke, Tambuwal, Ajuji, 358 others to lead ADC Convention

Firm partners Federal Palace Hotel for expansion of electric vehicle charging network in Lagos
Women’s stories largely untold, Natasha laments

NBA warns against judicial overreach ahead of 2027 Polls

Gunmen strike again in Ondo, shoot mother, daughter dead

Bandits kill five forest guards in Kwara

Manufacturers decry poor cross-border trade, excessive bottlenecks
Business owners kick against N50,000 FRCN levy

Vandalism: Telcos count losses as 656 generators, batteries stolen in 2025
Tinubu inaugurates Bayelsa 60MW gas turbine, other key infrastructure projects

VANGUARD          

Wole Soyinka: Has the man died? By Ugoji Egbujo

ADC crisis: NBA vows to sanction lawyers filing suits on party disputes

US evacuation signals fading confidence in Nigeria — Peter Obi

Delta: Sapele council chairman, Abeke kidnapped
Well return missionary schools to original owners Abiodun

Tinubu vows to ease Nigerians hardships amid Middle East crisis fallout

Teenager charged with murder over shooting of 14-yr-old Eghosa Ogbebor in London

I have no X account, INEC Chair warns against fake profiles

Kamala Harris teases comeback as Democrats eye 2028 US election

Nigerians, other foreign students can now work with study permit in Canada

Bidens son, Hunter set to take on Trumps sons in cage fight

Trump warns of fresh strikes if Iran talks fail

ADC crisis: Court hears Nafiu-Bala Gombes suit April 14

60% Poverty Rate: Atikus aide blasts Tinubus trial-and-error policies as national regression

2027: Delta North traditional rulers back Oborevwori, Okowas return to Senate

2027 Polls: NBA slams courts over roles in crisis rocking political parties

Ijaw monarchs, stakeholders suspend INC elections indefinitely

Vance warns Iran not to play US at talks in Pakistan

Fernandez remains out despite apology Chelsea boss Rosenior

EFCC busts Yahoo Academy in Abuja, arrests 31 suspects

US inflation surges 3.3% as Iran war impact bites

Netanyahu accuses Spain of hostility towards Israel

Agba celebrates Cross River First Lady Eyoanwan Otu at 62

Melania Trump blasts lies linking her to Epstein

Man arrested for defrauding young footballers with fake European club trial

Alaafin threatens 15-year jail term for land grabbers amid violent attacks

Russia, Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire

Police foil secret burial, arrest 3 over alleged murder in Ogun

ADC crisis: NBA vows to sanction lawyers filing suits on party disputes

FG inaugurates committee on gas, power, speed rail project

SCourt restores Olanipekun, Banire as counsel in $2bn Nestoil/Neconde dispute, faults ACourt

Party built on hostile take-over cant survive storm Bwala tackles ADCleaders

Navy dismantles 12 illegal refineries, recovers 531,500 litres of stolen crude

Gunmen kill mother, daughter in Ondo

Election: Two million Benin nationals in Nigeria set to vote

Slot feels complete support from Liverpool chiefs despite slump

Police debunk viral terror alert in Abuja, nab suspect for incitement

Expert urges African govts to demand cleaner, better mining deals

Immigration Chief suspends Comptrollers over Seme Border extortion allegations

 LEADERSHIP   

‎Gunmen Strike Again In Ondo, Kill Mother, Daughter ‎

Fuel Price Burden Real, But Nigerians Still Better Off — Tinubu

Gunmen Kill Traditional Ruler, Police Operatives In Imo

NEMA Concludes Impact Assessment Of Windstorm Disaster In Enugu Communities

ADC Dispute: Mark, PRP Leaders Meet

Ogun Women Run Receives Boost As State Government Reaffirms Support For 2026 Event

How INEC, Courts Fuel Nigeria’s Party Crisis — Amadi

Shun Insults, Unite With FG, Maryam Abacha Tells North

UK-based Nigerian Engineer Simon Utsu-Ingwu Unveils Bold Innovation To Tackle Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis

Senator Katung Targets 620,000 Constituents For Hepatitis Treatment, Vaccination

Nigerian Navy, Egyptian Navy Partner On Shipbuilding, Maritime Operations

Gunmen Kill 8 In Plateau Community As Troops Neutralise 10 Terrorists, Rescue Kidnap Victims

Gov Zulum Blames Intelligence Failure For Benesheik Attacks

Chris Brown and Usher Confirm Global Joint Tour with High Octane Teaser

Mock UTME: JAMB Delists 23 CBT Centres, Sanctions Others Over Technical Glitches

Ganduje Under Pressure To Restore Cohesion In Political Structure

Court Fixes April 14 For Hearing Of ADC Leadership Dispute

Trump Warns Nations Supplying Iran Arms Face 50% Tariffs

2027 Polls : APC Chieftain Warns Against Imposition Of Candidates

No Voter Revalidation Exercise Until After 2027 Elections – INEC

World Bank Report: Atiku Blames Tinubu’s Policies For 60% Poor Nigerians

Insecurity: Tinubu Distracted by Politics, ADC Alleges

Again, Bandits Attack Kwara Community, Kill 5 Forest Guards

40% Of Africa’s Health Resources Lost To Mismanagement – Africa CDC

Fear Of Reprisal Attack Forces 2000 Villagers To Flee Zamfara

2027: No Electricity, No Votes, Afikpo Coalition Warns Politicians

NBA Warns Courts, Lawyers Against Interference In Party Disputes

Ghana To Scrap Fuel Taxes as Middle East Crisis Hits

Police Foil Twin Bandit Attacks In Zamfara Communities

Russia, Ukraine Agree To 32-hour Orthodox Easter Ceasefire

Army Refutes Killing Of 17 Soldiers In Benesheik Attack

31 CSOs Reject Army’s Rescue Claim In Ariko Killings

Iran Conflict Will Define Global Politics For A Generation — Starmer

Presidency, Lagos To Hold First Abuja Dialogue On Youth Leadership

Davido To Spotlight Afrobeats At Coachella 2026 Kickoff

Police Launch Coordinated Crackdown On Bandits In Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Boost Investor Confidence in Oil Sector Amid ExxonMobil Talks

Activist Timi Frank Wants US To Impose Visa Ban, Asset Freeze On Tinubu’s Officials Over ‘Threat To Democracy’

 DAILY TRUST     

Taiwo Oyedele finally Admits Errors in New Tax Laws

Fuel price biting hard but you are better than those in Kenya, Tinubu tells Nigerians

INEC postpones voter revalidation exercise

Immigration probes comptrollers over Seme border extortion allegations

WBank report: Atiku Slams Tinubu over 60% Nigerians living below poverty line

Bandits gun down 5 forest guards, burn patrol vehicles in Kwara

Tunji-Ojo, gov Lawal, others attend face of Africa Awards Anniversary in London

Busari names 36-player Flamingos squad for U-17 World Cup qualifiers

FG Issues Learner IDs to Over 1.9m WAEC, NECO Candidates

8 killed in fresh Plateau attack

FACT CHECK: Is Nigeria the lowest per capita consumer of electricity as Peter Obi claimed

Why ADC is not bothered about INECs claims Nwosu

60 shipping firms jostle for $700 m cabotage fund

Babachir, Binani clash: Court suspends Adamawa ADC congress

Oil prices edge higher despite US-Iran ceasefire

IFC to inject $30bn annually to strengthen MSMEs

NCAA alerts passengers of flight disruptions

FCT farmers lament rising cost of fertiliser, farm inputs

Farmers-herders clash leaves 2 dead in FCT community, residents flee

Uncertainty over Polaris Bank as CBN dismisses liquidation claim

FG sets up committee to tackle gas shortage to power plants

Electricity market losing N8bn to transmission loss monthly NISO

Blue Economy: Poor connectivity threatens AfCFTA Implementation Shippers Council

PTDF shortlists 746 for overseas scholarship in South-South

AUTHORITY     

NESREA, Partners unveil Carbon capture platform to drive low-carbon growth

Obi of Onitsha receives Flutterwave boss GB, endorses fintech in Southeast

Belemaoil Boss Salutes Dangote at Birthday

Governor Idris, Emir of Zuru eulogise Late Kebbi Speaker

21,452 applicants jostle for 1,000 rural teaching jobs in Nasarawa

Police rescue four kidnapped victims in Sabuwa Katsina after foiling bandits attack

Why Lagos Has Become Africas Own Silicon Valley

FG seeks stronger alliances to deepen democracy, drive economic growth

BUSINESSDAY     

Troops got intelligence three days before Benesheik attack – Zulum

Despite INEC warnings, ADC constitutes 361-member convention planning committee

Oil shock exposes Nigeria’s import trap as local tech manufacturing gains urgency

INEC postpones voters revalidation till after 2027 polls

Bauchi shuts 24 cattle markets to choke bandits’ “war economy”

World Bank report: Atiku knocks Tinubu as poverty rate hits 60%

Blackout persists as Adelabu’s 6,000MW target misses three deadlines

Power outages, insecurity top business challenges – CBN survey

Rising oil prices tighten CBN’s options, deepen growth–inflation trade-off

Large firms risks sanctions as June e-invoicing deadline nears

NNPC records 111 % increase in February PMS sales to N212 bn

Kebbi Police launch statewide offensive after 44 killed in Shanga attacks

BLUEPRINT           

Army clarifies death of General Braimah in Borno attack

PSNAFSA condemns killing of Brigadier General, soldiers in Borno

Official: INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation exercise

2026 UTME: JAMB delists 23 CBT centres few days to exam

End of strike era in public universities

Beyond rescue: Why rehabilitation is key in the fight against child trafficking

The Unforgetable Hero, Bola Ige

Middle East war: Nigerians lament hikes in fuel prices, transport fare

My former deputy plotted my removal but failed GovernorYusuf

FG advances plan to finalise MTNDP 20262030, targets $1trn economy by 2030

Kidnapped Kwara villagers plead for rescue in viral video

2027: Politicians above 55-years will not contest under ADC Nafiu

Navy, Chevron strengthen ties to boost maritime security, national development

Benue company empowers youths with 525 motorcycles on hire purchase

Days after demise, robbers attack widow of late gospel singer Taiwo Adegbodu

Positioning Nigeria in the global energy future

Wikes midas touch: Transforming Abuja with speed, precision, and unmatched quality

EFCC busts yahoo academy in FCT, nabs 31

Police order forensic analysis of video alleging terrorist attack in FCT

Commissioner advises northern states to emulate Uba Sani

When the compass turns: Kwankwaso, Abba, and the politics of foresight

Bauchi 2027: The dice should be thrown at Bala Wunti

As Alia mourns with Plateau governor, likens killings to Yelwata tragedy

Troops repel attack, lose soldiers, gunmen raid Niger communities

Stop politicising insecurity, Arewa youth group tells opposition politicians

Pope Leo heads to Africa for first major foreign tour

2027: Masari cautions APC NWC on aspirants inducement

Middle Belt Forum commends NASS for dismissing petitions against Tantita

Why Nigeria can never be one party state Ex-presidential candidate

Ebonyi:Rep member commissions water projects, highlights role of grassroots in national development

2027: Olumba Obu predicts bleak future for corrupt politicians

                                           

 

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