Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 23 April 2026

Business

VANGUARD          

Iran judiciary dismisses Trump remarks on women on death row

Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige

What JAMB candidates’ abduction says about Nigeria

Between law and life: The grey realities of abortion in Nigeria

CBN should revisit its new POS rule

Thieves break into FG staff buses at Niger LG secretariat

Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige

Nigeria’s insecurity rooted in decades of governance failure — Showunmi

2027: Wike-backed PDP fixes presidential nomination forms for N51m

Adelabu resigns as power minister to contest Oyo gov election

ADC tussle: Mark camp eyes vindication as SCourt reserves judgement

Guber poll: Were heading for victory Adeleke tells supporters

No cause for alarm NCDC says on COVID-19 case in Cross River

Jet fuel: Tinubu to grant debt discounts to airline operators

Nigeria shall deepen ties with UK, says Tinubu

I didnt lie Blessing CEO apologises over cancer controversy, offers donor refunds

NASU rejects FGs 30% offer, insists on parity, threatens shutdown

Trump says Iran halts plan to execute eight women after his request

Politics not social media game Dele Momodu tells Gen Zs

Troops confirm killing of 30 terrorists in Lake Chad operations

Amend Electoral Act now to save democracy, Atiku tells NASS

Edun, Dangiwa resigned, not sacked Presidency

Tinubu, Jonathan meet at Aso Villa

Senator Nwoye emerges new Senate Minority Whip

How strategic comm powered opposition to national victory in 2015 Lai Mohammed

Boko Haram degraded, now weakened FG

Supreme Court upholds Neymar corruption acquittal over Barcelona transfer

Benue killings: Senate asks FG to deploy additional troops

FG nabs fugitive wildlife trafficker after five years on the run

Tinubu ministers gripped by fear after cabinet sackings

FG, states, LGs share N2.036trn March revenue

US-Iran talks could be held in next three days Trump

Alleged false claim: Factional PDP Chairman Turaki docked, gets N100m bail

Dele Oye faults govts role in business, cites failures of Ajaokuta, refineries

Reps defections intensify as NNPP, PDP lawmakers join APC, ADC ahead of 2027

Stakeholders urge FG to tackle insecurity, boost youth inclusion in Agriculture

UK PM insists he wont resign over scandal of US envoys appointment

                    

PUNCH       

FG, lenders partner to crash transport costs with CNG credit scheme

Alleged coup: Suspects plead not guilty, remanded in DSS custody

Insecurity: Senate seeks campaign suspension in eight nothern states

Adelabu resigns as Presidency explains Edun, Dangiwa exit

FAAC shares N2.04tn March revenue amid stronger inflows

FG plans to borrow N700bn via April bonds

$500,000 fraud: Nigerian, wife risk 50 years in US prison

FG considers airline debt waiver amid fuel crisis

Atiku faults ballot clause, seeks Electoral Act review

FG mourns as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria dies

JUST IN: Tinubu approves 17bn grassroots development fund for 8,804 wards

Alcohol manufacturers raise the alarm over illicit trade

INEC begins audit of Labour Party ahead of 2027 polls

Wale Edun, Dangiwa resigned voluntarily before cabinet reshuffle Presidency

Tinubu sends Police Trust Fund repeal, re-enactment bill to Reps

CAN cautions cleric over remarks on Oyedepo, Adeboye, Kumuyi

Soldiers destroy terrorists boats, kill over 30 near Borno waterways

BTS label boss faces possible arrest over alleged stock fraud

FAAC shares N2.04tn for March as revenue rises by N150bn

Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after poor run, name interim coach

Tinubu receives Jonathan at presidential villa

Nigeria woos UK investors, pitches reforms at trade mission

FG plans AI-powered policing, fibre network for police stations

No going back on April 30 deadline, FUTA SSANU tells FG

CAN denies rift, missing funds, threatens legal action

Senate urges FG to rescue 416 Boko Haram captives in Borno

UK cracks down on illegal crypto trading sites

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for minister-designate, CBN deputy gov

Oil prices rise on uncertain prospects for US-Iran ceasefire

Delayed coal phase-out could cause 32,000 deaths in South Africa Report

Nigerias ambassador-designate to Algeria, Lele, dies at 50

2027: Wike-backed PDP fixes presidential form at N51m, gov N21m

Terrorists kill 20 in Borno, Adamawa border communities

Senate names new minority whip as two more senators defect to APC

Plateau files terrorism charges against five over Jos killings

ASUU warns of potential strike in Sokoto varsities over welfare crisis

Millions of Nigerians still lack identity despite 67.8m BVN Expert

Reps seek price stability policies to save farmers from losses

BREAKING: Court remands suspected coup plotters in DSS custody

VIDEO: Police detain officer over alleged 10,000 extortion in Lagos

Anambra agency arrests six for illegal levy collection, extortion

VIDEO: Plateau woman recounts family attack in documentary

Russia to block flow of Kazakh oil to German refinery, Berlin says

2027: NNPP, PDP lose Reps members to APC, ADC as defection wave deepens

SCourt reserves judgment in ADC leadership dispute

Kano Assembly to screen deputy governor nominee Monday

VIDEO: Dont search phones, focus on vehicles, Lagos CP warns officers

Thousands of Nigerian children remain undiagnosed with HIV Experts

THISDAY    

Financial Times: 34 Iran-linked Tankers Slip Past US Hormuz Blockade

Wike, Makinde, Mark Know Fate as Apex Court Reserves Verdict in PDP, ADC Crises

Adelabu Quits, Set to Focus on Oyo Governorship Ticket

2027: How APC Ogun East Endorsed Dapo Abiodun as Consensus Candidate

Alleged Coup Plotters Arraigned, Remanded in DSS Custody

NCDC Confirms COVID-19 Case in Cross River State

FAAC Disburses N2.036tn from N2.364tn Gross Federation Revenue for March

2027:Oyedele Alao Joins Oyo Guber Race

Senate Orders Military Audit, Manhunt as Terror Attacks Kill Soldiers, Civilians in Borno, Benue

Insecurity: Commonwealth Varsity Leaders Conference Postponed

After 18 years, FG, Abia Partner to Build FHA Renewed Hope Estate, Umuahia

Tinubu Makes New Board, Management Appointments For NECO, NBTE, Federal Poly, Sendam, National Library

S Court Reserves Judgment in PDPs Appeal Against Judgment Nullifying Convention

Police: How Suspects Linked to ARISE TV Anchor, Maduagwu, were Arrested

National License: Alert Group Eyes N180bn Loan Disbursement in 2026

Seven Banks Total Assets Hits N147.2trn on Increased Capital Inflows, Recapitalisation

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

Relief as Trump Agrees to Extend Ceasefire with Iran Indefinitely, Continues Blockade

Nigeria Spends $150m Annually on Vaccines, Says NPHCD

Obi Criticises FG for Prioritising Post-Election Spending Over Education

APC Gains Momentum in Kano as Barau Welcomes Shekarau, Gwarzo from PDP

Ex-Top Banker, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, Declares for 2027 Presidency Under ADC

Amid Strong Fundamentals, GCR Upgrades Coronation Group to A/A1 with Stable Outlook

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

SUN       

FAAC allocation rises to N2.036 trn in March

Edun, Dangiwa resigned over health, gratitude, not sacked, Presidency says

Tinubu assures Nigerian workers of social security and dignified retirement

Coup suspects arraigned, deny charges, remanded in DSS custody

Nigeria mourns Ambassador-designate Mohammed Mahmud Lele

Nigeria being misled by Western slogan of not negotiating with terrorists Sheikh Gumi

FG overburdened with 93% of borrowings Tope Fasua

Edun hails economic reforms, pledges continued support to Tinubu

Adelabu to resign as power minister to pursue Oyo governorship bid

Court remands El-Rufai, may miss ADC presidential primary

2027: INEC must clear partisanship doubts ahead of polls Igini

Ali Ndume backs FG stance on 416 Boko Haram captives

2027: They are scared Aisha Yesufu speaks on Tinubus nightmare

PDP files contempt charge against Anyanwu, INEC chairman, Amupitan

Igini raises alarm over weakening opposition in Nigeria

Senator Katung receives 317 PDP defectors into APC

Labour Party crisis: Abure rejects Appeal Court ruling, heads to Supreme Court

Electoral violence: Oshodi residents peace-loving, law-abiding Lawmaker

NUPRC boss urges oil producers to uphold PIA, strengthen workforce

NBC must demonstrate impartiality, restraint -NGE

GUARDIAN    

PDP, ADC kick as S’Court reserves judgment in leadership tussles

Adelabu quits FEC as Presidency clarifies cabinet exits amid anxiety over shake-up

Debate over security strategy as Senate demands rescue of 416 captives

NCS urges global action against transnational crime

Six suspected coup plotters plead not guilty to FG’s 13 charges, trial begins April 27

INEC visits LP secretariat, verifies leadership, documents

Manufacturers decry high energy costs, low patronage

Delta oil communities flay operators over non-implementation of PIA

N3.2 trillion T-bills traded in March as CP market slumps by 58%

Regulatory clarity, implementation key to gas investment, says NGA

ADC’s Nwoye emerges Senate Minority Leader

FG unveils Nigeria’s first national bleeding disorders registry

‘Nigeria records 4,200 weekly cyber-attacks amid digital economy growth’

Experts seek pharmaceutical sovereignty, reforms to boost drug security

 

LEADERSHIP   

‘How ‘Side Chicks’ Boost Economy’, Ghanaian President Mahama Explains

Customs, Army Strengthen Ties Against Waterway Smuggling

FG To Map, Digitalise Police Stations Nationwide

Court Remands 6 Treason Suspects, Sets April 27 Trial

INEC Visits Labour Party Secretariat Ahead Of Its Congresses

Osun 2026: I’m Confident Of Victory – Gov Adeleke

Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of Minister, Yuguda As CBN Deputy Governor

Owerri Zone Gets Governorship Nod From Elders, APC Hails Move

Airline Operators Demand Total Debt Waiver To Address Aviation Fuel Hike

Federal Government To Examine Roles Of Police, DSS, Others In New Review

Troops Ambush, Kill 2 Terrorists In Plateau

SWAN Warns Of Illicit Alcohol Surge, Urges Action To Protect Health

FG Partners Financial Institutions for CNG Kits to Cut Transport Costs

MOFI, Stakeholders Set For WACC 2026 On Digital Economy

JUST IN: Power Minister Adelabu Resigns April 30 for Oyo Guber Race

Delta Chiefs Ban Rallies Over Government Neglect

Police Arrest Officer Over Alleged Extortion Of Motorist In Lagos

Leaders, Lawyers Demand Urgent Reforms For Nigeria’s Press Freedom, Democracy

Aviation Fuel Hike: FG Grants Discount To Local Airlines On Outstanding Debts

Nigeria, UK To Deepen Aviation, Trade Ties

ICAO Rates Nigeria Aviation 91% In Safety

DAILY TRUST     

Cross River identifies 10 more persons with COVID symptoms

PHOTOS: Tinubu hosts Jonathan at Aso Rock

JAMB sets 320 benchmark for underage candidates, maintains 16-year admission rule

Uncertainty mounts over US-Iran talks as ceasefire ends

Pahalgam attack anniversary: Activist Aajakia questions global silence

UK-Nigeria trade mission drives commercial outcomes of Tinubus State Visit

How New BVN Rules Will Affect Your Phone & Bank Access

ADC takes over senate minority whip position

Cost for peace: FG spends N604m on terrorists’ rehabilitation

Jos killings: Plateau Files Charges Against Suspects Arrested By DSS

Supreme Court reserves judgement in PDP, ADC tussle

Tinubus aide: Comparing Presidential Air Fleet to Defence Budget Wrong

JUST IN: Kano Assembly sets up cttee to screen Garo as deputy governor

Wike-backed PDP faction says its ready for primary

NDC fixes May 9 for national convention

Women destroy security checkpoint over killings in Plateau community

Cross River identifies 10 more persons with COVID symptoms

Nigeria’s ambassador-designate dies before assumption of office

PDP faction files contempt notice against Amupitan

Dangote varsity VC urges students to shun social vices

Empowering women central to national development Minister

Katsina traditional rulers get new grade levels, pay

Tricycle rider, 3 others killed as container falls on Kaduna expressway

5 killed as gunmen attack Benue community

3 killed, 4 injured in fresh bandits raid on Sokoto community

FG pushes skills, entrepreneurship in colleges of education amid teacher deficit

Labour Party fixes April 28 for convention, unveils committees

PDP, APC LP Reps join ADC

AUTHORITY     

Troops recover anti-aircraft gun, ammunition after encounter with terrorists in Borno

Army Reunites Rescued Women, Children with Families in Borno

Court remands alleged coup plotters in DSS custody

Nigeria targets $500bn investments as World Investment Summit opens in Abuja

CLO petitions German Government, UN over travails of Nigerian woman in Germany

2027: Fix dangerous loophole in Electoral Act now, Atiku tells National Assembly

 

BUSINESSDAY     

Insecurity squeezes Northern Nigeria as food prices surge

Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps naval blockade in place

US forces hunt Iranian tankers across Asian waters

Nigeria must coordinate banks, fintechs, telcos for trusted digital economy

MTNN, Dangote Cement, Seplat drive premium stocks valuation to N54.3trn

Regulator resets airtime credit market as telcos step back, five lenders approved

Nigeria’s debt burden sparks calls for fiscal discipline

Opposition parties risk 2027 election exclusion as court ruling drags

Data gaps undermine Nigeria’s financial inclusion gains

Adelabu resigns as Minister of Power, recommends creation of Coordinating Ministry for energy

Tinubu meets former president Jonathan in closed-door talks

CBN dismisses reserves decline concerns, cites strong external buffers
Breaking: Edun, Dangiwa resigned not sacked – Presidency

BLUEPRINT       

Atiku to National Assembly: Fix dangerous loophole in Electoral Act now before 2027

Police nab 18, recover 10 vehicles, trailer load of rail tracks worth N400m

Breaking: At last, Adelabu resigns as power minister

Tinubu seeks Senates confirmation of newly appointed minister

New Minority Whip emerges as 2 Senators join APC

Sachet alcohol ban: Group tackles NAFDAC, alleges policy violations

ICPC secures conviction of ex-NECO staff for certificate forgery

Beware of impersonators, fake EFCC sting operations

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N2.036trn in March 2026

West Africa forumwants digitisation of tax systems to improve revenue mobilisation

ISDEVCOM scholars, alumni get new leaders

Expert urges local processing to enhance pineapple value gains

Benue: APC suspends Alias men

Nasarawa 2027: Group threatens legal action against lawmaker over Senate contest

2027: Nasarawa APC chieftain preaches level playing field for all aspirants

New Osu Ajiri and the task ahead

Breaking: Court remands coup plotters in DSS custody

APC Forum applauds Kano Governor over choice of Garo as deputy

Why FG must criminalize fake AI-generated contents against political leaders Coalition

Nasarawa: Stop name-dropping President Tinubu, APC group cautions governorship aspirant

Breaking: Like PDP, Supreme Court reserves judgment in ADC leadership crisis

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