Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

LEADERSHIP   

Trump Rules Out Ceasefire Extension, Warns Of Military Action

US, Iran Exchange Threats As Fragile Ceasefire Set To Expire

Basic Education Commission Unlocks N100bn Unaccessed Funds

Bala-led ADC Disowns Elective Convention Video, Awaits Court Verdict

Police Arrest Rail Track Vandals, Recover N400m Rail Materials

Police Arrest Rail Track Vandals, Recover N400m Rail Materials

Nigeria Tried To Fund Long-Term Projects With Short-Term Money — Tinubu

Supreme Court Hears PDP, ADC Leadership Suits Today

How Retired Major General, Others Planned To Oust Tinubu – Federal Govt

Reactions Trail Housing Sector Record, As Dangiwa Bows Out, Hails Tinubu

NNPP Issues INEC 7-day Ultimatum Over Court Order Compliance

FG Disburses N9.9bn To 396,671 Ondo Households

NCDC Confirms Isolated COVID-19 Case In Cross River

Troops Nab Notorious IPOB Commander, 4 Others In Ebonyi

FCT ASUSS Defies NUT, Opts Out Of Indefinite Strike

NBC: Peter Obi Cautions Against Stifling Media

Middle East Conflict Fuels Worst Energy Crisis In History — IEA

Why Messi Edges Ronaldo As Football’s True GOAT – Iwobi

Nigeria’s Crude Import From US Hits 61.7m Barrels Amid Record Exports

FCCPC, Lagos Agency Sign MoU To Strengthen Consumer Protection

NATO Criticises Russia, China Over Nuclear Arms Policies

Messi Is the Greatest Of All Time – Yamal

20m Nigerian Women Experienced Female Genital Mutilation- UNICEF

Equities Market Gains N87bn On Defensive Stocks

PUNCH       

PDP turmoil: Court moves against INEC chair, Anyanwu

NCDC launches contact tracing after C’River COVID-19 case

More PDP Reps defect to APC, ADC

Abure vows appeal after A’Court affirms Usman LP chair

Trial: El-Rufai may miss ADC presidential primary

NNPC April crude supplies to Dangote cross 1bn barrels

Alleged coup plot: Sylva, five others arraigned, officers’ wives seek justice

MTN Nigeria backs major Lagos youth festival

2027: No merger talks with APC, others NRM

Why some UTME results are withheld, JAMB explains

Ex-housing minister Dangiwa thanks Tinubu for opportunity to serve

Delta arraigns 18 for environmental offences, 17 convicted

Rihanna poses with daughter Rocki for first magazine cover

Lawyers Without Borders raises the alarm over CAC data breach

Tinubu hails aides election to global advertisers body

NUPRC urges indigenous producers to bridge talent gap, boost standards

FG reiterates commitment to water security, sanitation advancement

Davido appointed youth mobilisation head for Adelekes re-election campaign

Kaduna Senator receives PDP defectors into APC

25 million elderly Nigerians risk poverty by 2050 Don

N10bn fraud: Court adjourns trial of Yahaya Bellos nephew till May

Maradonas daughter slams manipulation of family by his doctors

28-year-old Nigerian woman arrested for operating a brothel in Ghana

Police arrest kidnappers who abducted officer, son, collected 24m ransom

EFCC arrests fake lawyer over forged NBA seal in Lagos

Abure rejects appeal court verdict affirming Nenadi Usman as LP chair

FCCPC, LASCOPA sign deal to strengthen consumer protection nationwide

Ondo commences 2025 OSOPADEC scholarship, bursary for students

EFCC alerts Nigerians to rise in impersonation scams, fake raids

Nigeria becomes UKs largest African export market as trade hits 8.1bn

Russias Africa corps frees two employees captured in 2024 Niger ambush

BREAKING: Tinubu sacks Wale Edun, Dangiwa as ministers

THISDAY    

Utomi Unveils Obidient Connect To Organise For 2027 Victory

Tinubu to Gov Mbah: The Future of Nigeria Rests on People Like You

Appeal Court Dismisses Julius Abure’s Suit, Affirms Nenadi Usman as LP’s New Leader

Cabinet Shake-up: President Tinubu Replaces Edun, Dangiwa With Oyedele and Darma

Diezani Tells London Court She Was Made Scapegoat Over Subsidy Crisis

NACCIMA: Economic Transformation Without Skills Transformation Unsustainable

NUPRC Charges Independent Oil Producers on Industry Standards, Human Capital Development

Tunji Bello: State Institutions Indispensable Partners for Credible, Accessible Consumer Protection Framework

Oil Block Sale: Stakeholders Push for More Stakes for Oil Producing States

Ekiti-based Lawyer Warns Suspects Against Making Statement Without Legal Counsel

FG Confirms N9.9bn Cash Transfers in Ondo, Targets 396,671 Households

Court Adjourns Hearing on El-Rufais Bail to June

2027: North Needs To Support Tinubu for Stability, Says Coomassie

Delta Communities Threaten Showdown Over 3% OPEX on OML 26, Seek NUPRCs Intervention

JAMB Releases 4th Batch 2026 UTME Results

EFCC Tenders Nine Exhibits against Malami, Wife, Son in Alleged N8.7bn Fraud

Breaking: FG Files Treason Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters, Fixes April 22 For Arraignment

Oil Price Rises 5% to $95 as Collapse of US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Looms

2027: APC Fixes Presidential Primary for May 15, 16, Governorship May 25

Dangote Refinery to Begin Large-scale Production of High-margin Chemicals

Tinubu Okays N15bn Take-off Grant for New Campus of Nigeria Police Academy in Ogun

Court Affirms FCCPCs Powers to Investigate Consumer Complaints

SUN       

Obi knocks NBC advisory, warns against threat to press freedom

Jimoh Ibrahim received by UN amid criticism over nomination

Tinubu committed to tackling root causes of insecurity Envoy to UN

Kebbi ADC factional chairman loyal to Malami arraigned for alleged contempt

Nigerian Army intensifies operations, arrests suspects, rescues kidnap victims nationwide

Obis visit to Amaechi was noble, not political begging Umeh

VeryDarkMan: Blord breaks silence after release from Kuje prison

Wike assures aggrieved PDP members at NEC meeting, youll get your due if

2027: Nigeria cannot afford another electoral cycle marred by irregularities, hate-speech, loss of public trust CAPPA

Tinubus reforms only on paper, dont reflect reality Nigerians face Baba-Ahmed

Refinancing risks rise as Nigerias debt nears N180trn

CBN, NCC unveil committees to safeguard consumers from fraudsters

Shippers Council seeks quick clearance of power project cargoes

FG boosts electricity infrastructure in Ebonyi, Enugu

Soldiers, others feared killed in Kwara terrorist attack

No varsity rises with misconduct, result manipulation -VC

GUARDIAN    

Tinubu rejigs economic team amid pressure to balance reforms with relief

Cross River reports outbreak of Covid-19, activates response centre

Anxiety in opposition as S’Court decides fate of ADC, LP, PDP today

Power sector accidents leave 192 dead and injured despite slight safety gains

Rivers school appeals for reopening after shutdown over toddler’s death

Nigeria spends N2.2b yearly on vaccines, says NPHCDA boss

Delta council boss regains freedom after 10 days in kidnappers’ den

Nigeria’s domestic debt burden deepens as servicing costs jump to N8.6tn

Gains by Dangote Cement, 24 others lift capitalisation by N87 billion

FIFA to release fresh batch of 2026 World Cup tickets today

Abure heads to S’Court as appellate court dismisses suit

VANGUARD                                 

Davido confirms upcoming joint album with Chris Brown

We won’t just speak, ADC’ll hold power to account — Rep Ogene

Tinubu removes Edun, Dangiwa; Oyedele elevated to Finance Minister

Alleged Coup: Ex-Minister Sylva, retired general, others to be arraigned today

Insecurity: You can’t silence me, US lawmaker tells Matawalle

Alleged professional breaches: 167 senior Police officers face disciplinary committee

Nigeria, oil firms earn $4bn windfall from Middle East crisis

FG, private sector launch health insurance scheme for vulnerable Nigerians

UK-Nigeria Trade Mission builds on state visit momentum to drive commercial outcomes

Appeal Court orders Abure to pay N10m fine for abuse of judicial process

2027 Polls: NDC holds National Convention May 9, adjusts Congress timetable

Dangiwa thanks Tinubu for opportunity to serve, accepts cabinet axe

Maradona trial: Daughter claims doctors manipulated family before death

Suspected fake lawyer arrested in Lagos for forging NBA seal EFCC

Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Kaduna community

Davido appointed youth mobilisation head, backs Adelekes re-election bid

EFCC raises alarm over imposters targeting youths, motorists

NAAT to FG: Your 30% salary increase offer, provocative

ADC slams FG over paltry 7% release of army equipment budget

Alleged illegal mining: Court adjourns case against eight foreigners for adoption

ADC lawmakers tackle Tinubu over street convention remark

Nigeria spends $150m annually on vaccines NPHCDA

INECs disobedience to court orders may jeopardise 2027 polls NNPP

FAAN security arrests 14 suspected vandals at Lagos airport

Cross River reports case of COVID-19

Super Falcons rise to 36th in latest FIFA rankings, remain top in Africa

Obi faults NBC notice, warns against threat to press freedom

Africa Technology Expo to hold third edition in Lagos, expands to two-day format

Court orders forfeiture of N33.6bn worth of opioids intercepted at Onne Port

Labour Party unveils electoral subcommittees for state congresses

Troops arrest 3 suspects with 314 rounds of ammunition in Kogi

Breaking: FG files treason charge against ex-minister Sylva, others

      

DAILY TRUST     

BREAKING: Tinubu sacks Wale Edun, Dangiwa

ADC: Tinubu enjoying Presidential fleet while military aircraft remain grounded

JUST IN: Nigeria records fresh COVID case

14 Suspected Vandals Arrested at MMIA

Jonathan: As president, I made mistakes but did my best

Sylva, others charged over plot to oust Tinubu

NDLEA secures interim forfeiture of N33.6bn illicit drugs

Bandits raid Kaduna community, kill 2, abduct 7

Gunmen shoot man, abduct girlfriend in Edo
Uba Sani Bags NIPR Fellowship, To Become PR Ambassador

El-Rufai to remain in ICPC Custody till June

FG files charges against alleged coup plotters

No decision on new talks, says Iran

Over 500 visually impaired candidates take UTME

Nigeria must be safe at all costs, CDS charges troops

Kano emirship tussle: S/Court sets April 2027 for hearing

AUTHORITY     

Alleged N109 bn fraud; Ex-Director Legal Services admits signing ex-AGF statement as witness

NDLEA lauds court judgement on forfeiture of N33.6bn opioids

First black South African Miss World representative during apartheid dies

Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, elevates Oyedele as Finance Minister

Oyetola hails NPAs first female executive director, Egharevba, at 70

Strike: FCT ASUSS draws battle line with NUT

US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of bribe attempt to silence reports calling for sack

INEC Urged to Recognise Ogah as Legitimate ADC National Chairman

Nnewi stakeholders resolve for unity, demand fairness in Mayorship process

BUSINESSDAY     

African economies show resilience despite rising global tensions

NCDC confirms fresh COVID-19 case in Cross River

How Nigerian traders can survive Iran war as crisis enters eight week

Nigeria’s $150m vaccine bill under strain as donor funding declines

Nigeria’s top opposition parties await decisive Supreme Court ruling today

African policymakers urged to balance inflation control with social protection

Nigeria exports 55.39m barrels amid Dangote crude shortage

Why cancer cases are rising among women in Nigeria

Nigeria buys 61.7m US crude in 2 years -report

Ecobank, Bank of China eye yuan settlement platform to cut dollar dependence

US refuses to lift Iran blockade as ceasefire deadline looms

Edun thanks Tinubu for chance to serve Nigeria, says proud of record

BLUEPRINT           

Presidency exposes abductors ofBenue passengers

UNILORIN VC hails Emirs dispositions to non-indigenes

APC diaspora group passes no confidence vote on Edo chair Tenebe, dismisses allegations

I dont see Atiku losing ADC ticket, aide defends coalition

LP crisis: Usman hails Appeal Court ruling censuring Abure for abuse of judicial process

2027: SDP hopeful of a clean bill of health after INEC verification National Chair

Malami: Judge threatens contempt, warns counsel against unruly conduct

Kukuwa: A grassroots leader worth another call to service

2027: Police send strong massage to political actors in Nasarawa

NMA alerts members on imposters activities, writes IGP, DSS, others

2027: NDI-ABAT warns Peter Obi over 2023 election claims

Breaking: 2 ministers out as Tinubu rejigs cabinet

FRSC returns N1.120m recovered from crash victim

Navy nabs 3 suspected stowaways on Europe-bound vessel

Stop politicising Offa robbery, youths urge politicians

Breaking: AbdulRazaq doles out N90 million for fallen, injured soldiers in Kwara

American singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of teenager

Nigerias Super Falcons move up in latest FIFA womens ranking

Ofili reclaims Nigerias 200m top spot with season-best run

Breaking: COVID-19 scare grips Cross River state

Happening now: ADC factional convention venue deserted as crisis deepens

Coup: Fresh trouble for ex-minister, others as FG files 13-count treason charge against plotters

IMF/World Bank meetings: Dangote champions infrastructure, job creation as catalysts for economic growth

Police arrest illegal miners, rescue abducted Kwara monarchs brother

 

                                                      

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