Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 26 April 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY    

US Secret Service Evacuates Trump from White House Correspondents’ Dinner after Gunshots

At Ibadan Summit, Opposition Parties Unveil Plans to Field One Presidential Candidate in 2027

Oyedele, Keyamo Move to Cut Aviation Fuel Costs, Support Airlines

FG’s Enhanced Allowances for Federal Civil Servants Takes Effect October 1

Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike as FG Reverses Position on Their Allowances, Arrears

Presidency Defends Tinubu, Dismisses ADC’s Criticism over National Convention Remarks

Tuggar Declares Interest in 2027 Bauchi Governorship Race

Former SDP Presidential Candidate Raises the Alarm over Nigeria’s Shrinking Democratic Space

IG to Police Officers: Treat Citizens with Civility, Professionalism

Uvwie Cautions Itsekiris Against Ethnic Strife Over Ownership Claims of Ugbenuohwuru, Others

Firm Sues Nigerian Navy, AGF Over Auctioned Vessel, Seeks N771m Damage

Ban On Drugs Importation: Pharmacist Vote for Presidential Committee To Drive Policy

Iyamu: Nigeria Needs State-sponsored Evacuation, Shelter to Tackle Flood Crisis

INEC Recognises Gabam-led SDP NWC, Uploads Names On website

Nigerian Banks: Rich Profits, Poor Citizens, a Struggling Economy

Onuesoke Calls for Concession of BeninSapele Highway, Urges Edo, Delta Govs to Intervene

UNICEF Engages Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe Stakeholders On Child Protection, Survival

Natasha Rejects N1bn Defamation Judgment, Heads to Appeal Court

NNDC Must Drive Northern Economic Revival, Says Gov. Yahaya

Forceful Eviction Claim: Court Orders Arrest of Abuja Lawyer, Police Officer for Allegedly Evading Arraignment

PUNCH       

Trump cancels envoys Pakistan trip for peace talks with Iran

US secret service probes shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner

ADC: Kwankwaso, Obi rally northern leaders against Atiku

FG registers 3,613 refugees as asylum-seekers rise by 322

VIDEO: Trump shares CCTV footage showing suspect after shooting scare at Washington dinner

Trump unharmed as gunfire erupts at White House correspondents’ dinner

Man pays N900,000 to kidnap aunt who raised him for 10 years

Police raid criminal hideout in Anambra community, arrest eight for cultism

Osun monarchs back ex-Amotekun boss for APC senatorial ticket

Police rescue abducted 70-year-old man in Edo

NNPP to hold convention despite INEC recognition delay

2027: Opposition parties agree to field single presidential candidate Turaki

SAN joins 2027 Kwara governorship race under PDP

APP remains Imos biggest opposition party lawmaker Ugochinyere

Air Peace warns of flight delays over fuel shortage

Oppositions mission to rescue Nigeria must be done, says David Mark

Natasha urges Kogi PDP to reconcile aggrieved members

Turkey president sacks education minister after school shootings

NBA tackles Makinde over poor funding of judiciary

SUN       

CAN lays foundation for N25bn ecumenical chapel at Abuja airport

Spate of kidnappings, killing of soldiers, others alarming YPP

ADC alleges APC plotting disruption of Oyo summit

ADC counters Wike, emphasises credibility in Rivers governorship

Insecurity: Boko Haram, others came because Obasanjo allowed Sharia Law Asake, ex SOKAPU leader

Defence lawyers walkout from Kebbi court in ADC trial

ADC counters Wike on Rivers 2027 governorship

Tinubu grants 30% debt relief to airlines as Nigeria hits record ICAO safety score

NCC intensifies crackdown on piracy, illicit networks

Inflation: Experts urge Nigerians to adopt structured wealth strategies

South Africa Focus Week returns to Lagos, deepens bilateral economic ties

Jack-Rich and Trump ally Stone talk US-Nigeria bilateral ties

FG vows to actualise Lagos-Abidjan 1,028km project

Lassa fever: One dead as Oyo confirms 5 new cases

The Federal Character Fraud: How Nigeria punishes excellence and what the Igbo can learn from Jewish resilience

Unfaithful wife caught with CCTV

GUARDIAN    

Obi raises concerns over repeated lecture cancellations across Nigeria varsities

Opposition parties to field one presidential candidate in 2027

Electoral Credibility: Dare dismisses allegations, accuses ADC of political distraction

Amupitan will preside over the most untrusted elections in Nigeria, says ADC

FG pushes digital jobs drive as Oyo lawmaker expands youth tech programme

Obdient Movement Urges Supreme Court to Fast-Track ADC Leadership Judgment

Gunmen attack Zamfara community, loot properties, set District Head’s palace ablaze

Troops dismantle illegal arms manufacturing hub in Plateau

Osimhen survives Fenerbahce’s ‘Palace Coup’

FG launches multi-state campaign against tsetse-borne diseases

Lagos NMA suspends secretary, others over ‘unconstitutional’ meeting

Don’t create negative contents to tarnish NYSC scheme, Lagos State Coordinator warns PCMs

Gunmen attacks OOU Ibogun campus, injures students, loots property, including vehicle

VANGUARD        

Trump rushed to safety as gunshots disrupt Washington press dinner

Trump cancels envoys Pakistan trip, but war not resuming

Race for Tinubu’s nod: How ‘Baba Sope Politics’ is shaping next elections

Doctors hunted for saving lives! Chilling stories of arrests, detention, extortion

2027: Borno APC endorses Tinubu/Kashim ticket for second term

Resident doctors back down from nationwide strike as FG concedes on allowances, arrears

IG to officers: Treat citizens with civility, professionalism

Nigerian man arrested, faces deportation from US over sex crimes

NNPP insists on congresses despite INEC failure to comply with court orders

Atiku, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, other opposition heavyweights gather in Ibadan summit

Constituents raise N38.5m for Ndumes fifth-term senatorial bid

S/Africa Unrest: NiDCOM advises Nigerians to be cautious

Army dismantles IPOB/ESN camp, recovers remains of personnel in Imo

  LEADERSHIP   

Macron Pushes To Reopen Hormuz As Energy Crisis Looms

Keyamo, Oyedele Meet Over Aviation Fuel Cost Challenges

University Staff Union Sets April 30 Strike Deadline For FG

Fuel Challenges Disrupt Air Peace Abuja–London Schedule

Federal Gov’t Flags Off Ecumenical Chapel, Pilgrims Centre Project At Abuja Airport

Flood Risk: Nasarawa To Order Forced Relocation Of Residents

Inside The 9-point ‘Ibadan Declaration’ By Nigeria’s Opposition Parties

One Dead As Oyo Records Five Confirmed Lassa Fever Cases

2027 Polls: Southern Kaduna Mobilises Against Voter Apathy

Ibadan Summit: Fayose Mocks Oduduwa Agitator Sunday Igboho Over Obi’s Visit

Police Recruitment Remains Free, PSC Restates

NNPP Insists On Holding Congresses Despite INEC Court Order Dispute

INEC Recognises Gabam-led SDP NWC, Uploads Names On Website

Monthly Waterways Passengers In Lagos Hits 2m

ICE Arrests Nigerian Man In US Over Child Molestation Record

2027: Opposition Parties Agree On Single Presidential Candidate — Turaki

David Mark Urges Opposition Leaders To Resist Temptations Of Petty Partisanship, Selfish Ambitions

INEC Is No Longer An Impartial Umpire – David Mark

2027: Obtain PVCs, Shape Nation’s Future, ECWA Tells Members

Navy Cracks Down On Maritime Fraud, Arrests Shipping Agent

2027: It’s APC Vs Nigerians,David Mark Says

NUPENG Gets New President As Akporeha Bows Out

I’m Not Interested In Imposing Candidates – Tinubu

Troops Clear IPOB Hideout , Recover Remains Of Slain Army Couple In Imo

British Expert Drew Uyi Speaks At Football Forum Hungary 2026, Says Africa Lacks Structure, Not Talent

Nigerians Use More Search, AI Tools For Global Connection, Creative Arts – Report

DAILY TRUST     

Obasanjo Chairs Opposition Summit as Atiku, Kwankwaso, Others Arrive Ibadan

UK-based cleric: Dialogue, not wars, will solve world conflicts

Suspected kidnappers arrested with N8m cash in Plateau

2027: Opposition parties plot to field single candidate against Tinubu

Makinde: Nigeria cant afford a weak opposition

Flood: Nasarawa Moves to Relocate Residents from High-Risk Areas

Houses, shops submerged as flood takes over Jalingo

Over 100 Residents in Captivity, Sokoto LG Chair Raises Alarm

Plateau Tertiary Institutions Declare Indefinite Strike

Man arrested with fake naira notes in Nasarawa

Water shortage: Firm drills boreholes for Gujeni community after Daily Trust investigation

Ex-defence chief, Irabor blames weak justice system for worsening insecurity

ADC lawmakers kick as Tinubu seeks $516m fresh loan

Police begin profiling of Intl donors, FGs grant handlers

Nigerians should demand disclosure of sources of funding for programmes

Alleged coup: Military begins trial of 36 officers

Oil exploration cannot resume in Ogoni except

Oil wells dispute: Why C/RiverA/Ibom tensions demand urgent federal intervention

BLUEPRINT

At opposition leaders summit: ADC knocks INEC chairman Amupitan

Why I want to be Nigerias President ADC presidential aspirant, Hayatu-Deen

ADC lawmakers forum raises concerns over fresh $516m loan request

INEC redeploys Wikes cousin as Akwa Ibom REC

Aviation fuel: Air Peace reduces Abuja-London flight frequency

Ill always choose my children Churchill speaks amid divorce rumours

Telecom upgrade driving improved service, surge in data usage NCC

Relief as FG raises allowances to boost civil servants welfare

2027: ADC counters Wike, emphasises credibility in 2027 Rivers governorship poll

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