LEADERSHIP
Global Economy May Slide Into Recession With Oil Price At $125, Moody’s Warns
Bruce Willis’ Health Condition Continues To Draw Global Attention
Kano Senator Hanga Defects To NDC, Cites NNPP Crisis
ACF Crisis Deepens As Police Seal Headquarters
INEC Opposes Suit Seeking ADC Deregistration, Says Legal Conditions Not Met
Oyedele Engages Contractors To Resolve Prolonged Dispute
Adamawa Dissolves Investment Company Board, Management
Economist Urges Caution on Nigeria Refineries MoU to Safeguard Public Funds
Tinubu’s Vision for North Not Political — Yilwatda
Tinubu Declines Assent To NIMC Act Repeal Bill Over Discrepancies
Nigeria Targets $1tn Economy as Tinubu Engages Investors in Paris
Abuja Ready To Host 2026 CAC Para-Track, Track African Championships – CFN
Customs Intercepts 15 Trucks Of Smuggled Rice, Records N5.5bn Seizures In 8 Weeks
Banks’ Lending To Private Sector Climbs To N94.6tn In February – CBN
Domestic Refineries Get 28.5m Barrels Crude From Producers In Q1
Equities Market Loses N1.347trn As Investors Exit Bellwether Stocks
2027 Election: Sokoto Councillors Present Nomination Form To State Governor
Nigeria Won’t Target South African Businesses Amid Xenophobia Crisis — Akpabio
Lagos Building Investment Firm Reports N1.66bn Pre-tax Profit, Plans Capital Raise
APC Disowns Fake Primary Election Schedule In Enugu
Rhodes-Vivour Stays Put In ADC, Pledges Loyalty Amid Opposition Shake-up
Obi Engages U.S. Envoy, Advocates Credible Polls Ahead Of 2027
Wike Urges EU Countries To Partner FCT On Investments, Cultural Exchange, Others
FG Unveils African Association Of Road Safety Secretariat In Abuja
Xenophobic Attacks: Oshiomhole Urges FG to Retaliate Against South African Companies In Nigeria
IGP Unveils Elite Police Unit To Tackle Crimes Across Nigeria
ADC Crisis Deepens As 2 South-East Senators Defect To NDC, LP
JUST-IN: ADC Loses 18 Reps Members As 17 Defect To NDC, 1 Joins APC
PUNCH
INEC opposes move to deregister ADC, says legal grounds not met
Foundation unveils initiative to lift millions in South West from poverty
17 Reps dump ADC for NDC
500 roles vacant, Moniepoint CEO laments shortage of talents in Nigeria
Defamation: SERAP rejects court judgment, heads to appeal
UAE air defences intercept Iranian missiles, drones
Otti approves Abia NOUN study centre, urges Nigerians to embrace distance learning
Ex-Reps spokesperson, APC aspirants kick against imposition ahead 2027 poll
Uzodimma urges Ondo renewed hope ambassadors to work for Tinubus re-election
INEC ressumes final phase of voter registration May 11
Davido leads youth push for Adeleke, takes break from music
Police arrest man with gun, military camouflage in Niger
Obi, Kwakwanso cant stop Tinubus re-election, says ex-Ogun lawmaker
FG condoles China over deadly fireworks factory explosion
SEC flags weak sustainability reporting among Nigerian companies
Afenifere raises the alarm over rising kidnapping cases in Oyo, Ogun, others
Two arrested over murder of three relatives in Anambra land dispute
Adelabu meets Oyo APC executives, rejects consensus candidate plot
VIDEO: Civilians confront officer in Delta, govt warns against assault on security personnel
NCoS destroys 1,167 phones, sanctions 147 officers over contraband smuggling
Kidnappers abduct 17-year-old FUTO student, police begin search
FCT expands cancer care access through new initiatives
DisCos lost N8bn revenue in February, says NERC
Kwara conducts first computer-based promotion exam for civil servants
I was misled, coup suspect says in video statement
Obi meets US envoy, pushes credible elections ahead of 2027
JUST IN: Local refiners lift 28.5m barrels of 68.7m offered in Q1 NUPRC
NDDC commits to digital procurement reforms for transparency
N570m fraud: Court discharges, acquits ex-HoS Oyo-Ita after six years
Injured Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip before Clasico
Reps urge FG to provide Niger rainstorm victims relief materials
Reps condemn xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
Xenophobic attacks: Oshiomhole seeks withdrawal of MTN, DSTV licences
IG orders nationwide arms audit after Delta killing
Sowore faults filling of Tinubus nomination forms by proxy
THISDAY
Soludo Appoints Mother of Slain Businessman As Commissioner for Womens Affairs, 17 Others
ADC Loses 17 Reps to NDC, One to APC
INEC Finalises Preparations for Ekiti Guber Poll, Assures Residents of Credible Exercise
2027: Reverend Sisters, CSOs Demand Structured, Enforceable Actions that Guarantee Inclusive Governance
Two Feared Dead, Several Buildings Destroyed as Rainstorm Wreak Havoc in Mokwa
Court Awards N100m Damages Against SERAP in Defamation Suit Filed By 2 DSS Operatives
Nigeria, Ghana Close Ranks Against Drug Cartels, Sign Landmark Anti-Trafficking Pact
2027: Race Heats Up in Kogi as Akpoti-Uduaghan, Abdullahi Pick PDP Forms
PDP Decries Escalating Security Crisis in Katsina
Private Sector Credit Hits Record N94.6tn as Government Borrowing Climbs to N39.4tn
Amidst Mounting OPEX, Eight Banks’ AMCON, NDIC Expenses Hit N993.34bn
SUN
Senate amends rules to bar freshers from top leadership positions
INEC fixes 11 May for resumption of nationwide CVR
Senate to confirm Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as ministers
Nigeria pledges deeper ICRC ties to boost humanitarian response
Terror attacks: Afenifere demands state-based NYSC
Women in majority, uniquely positioned to reshape Nigeria, First Lady says at mega rally
Coup trial: How I was misled by Col. Maaji Umoru, 4th defendant
Xenophobic attacks: Senate demands action against perpetrators
Nigeria, Mali, Zambia, Benin Republic, others join forces to tackle road safety
Delta killing: IGP orders nationwide arms audit
Inquest into death of Chimamandas sons death suspended by coroner
Xenophobic attacks: Reps seek sanctions against South Africa
Umeh dumps ADC for NDC after coalition crisis
No deal with APC, PDP must remain opposition Ememobong
NDC zoned presidential ticket to south Galadima
2027 elections: Galadima calls on Atiku to join NDC against APC
ADC factions fixes dates for congresses
GUARDIAN
Mother killed, daughter survives in Third Mainland Bridge crash
INEC resumes final phase of voter registration May 11
Expert raises alarm over railway expansion risks to urban buildings
Xenophobic attacks: Reps urge FG to halt business permits for S’African firms over
Alleged Fraud: Court never approved refund of Bello Children’s fees to EFCC — Witness claims
Tinubu withholds assent to NIMC Act over legal, drafting errors
HURIWA warns of surge in counterfeit consumables, faults regulators
Protest over UNICROSS accident turns violent, hospital property vandalised in Calabar
Kidnappers torture 13 abducted Cross River youths, demand N10m ransom
Concerns over non-disclosure of signed 2026 budget details
Ganduje bows for Sanusi’s Emirship as Garo assumes Deputy Governor
Defections rock Reps as 17 lawmakers dump ADC for NDC
APC consensus fuels tension, political realignments nationwide
FG launches revised gender policy to boost equal access to agricultural resources
VANGUARD
Devastating response awaits any Strait of Hormuz attack US warns Iran
Chimamandas son: Inquest stalled as Lagos AG denies interference
DSS: Judgment against us a travesty, dangerous precedent – SERAP
Alleged Coup: ‘N10m paid to me was for prayers’ – Cleric
WHO tracks 80 passengers after woman dies from hantavirus
Finance Minister engages local contractor over debt
Alleged Coup: N10m paid to me was for prayers Cleric
Davido pauses music activities for Adelekes re-election campaign
Trump says he works out one minute a day as he restores fitness award
Delta City Boy Movement pledges 2.7m votes for APC
Consumers paid N196.68bn for electricity in February NERC
Delta South 2027: UIY writes Oborevwori demands transparent APC primary
President YarAdua wasnt driven by noise or theatrics Tambuwal
Ganduje finally addresses Sanusi as Emir after 2020 removal
Experts reject FGs 30% airline debt relief
He led and served Jonathan pays homage to late President YarAdua
FCC intensifies anti-corruption drive, strengthens national recruitment oversight
Why men should marry women theyre richer than Lizzy Gold
Wabara lacks capacity to preside over any party organ Abia PDP
Afenifere demands decisive crackdown on terrorism, urges overhaul of NYSC
Reps move to stabilise jet fuel prices, warn of looming airline collapse
Court judgment against SERAP is attack on free expression, civic space Amnesty Intl
Customs foil 473 smuggling attempts, seize N7.85bn goods, cocaine
Xenophobic attacks: NASS plans committee to visit South African parliament
Coroner suspends inquest into death of Chimamandas son
Display your name tag on uniform at all times IGP orders officers
Stakeholders clash as Apapa gridlock resurfaces
Xenophobia: Oshiomhole urges Senate to withdraw MTN, DSTV license
Africa air connectivity at 23%, routes double AFCAC
Thousands of Keke Riders rally for Mbahs re-election in Enugu
2027: Wike reportedly settles for George-Kelly, Chinda as APC, PDP governorship aspirants
Boko Haram attack on Chad army base kills at least 24 Military, local officials
Soludo submits 18 Commissioner nominees for screening
I-G orders audit of arms, ammunition nationwide
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Tegbe as minister
Reps demand action over killings in South Africa
Nigeria, Ghana unite against drug cartels
Ballon dOr 2026: 5 players emerged as new favourites
FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks
World Bank to build N300m livestock feed laboratory at MOUAU
IGP launches VCRU, scraps SWAT nationwide
DSS: Judgment against us a travesty, dangerous precedent SERAP
Cross River is COVID-19 free Commissioner
Defamation: Court orders SERAP to pay N100m, apologise to two DSS operatives
UN says reports of extrajudicial killings in Mali gravely concerning
Islam suffering reputational damage under Tinubu, Shettimas rule Baba-Ahmed
Updated: 17 Reps dump ADC for NDC, one joins APC
DAILY TRUST
US threatens devastating response if Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz
Datti Baba-Ahmed: Islam facing reputational damage under Tinubu
Alleged coup: I was deceived by co-suspects Aso Rock worker
24 Years of One-Zone Rule: Are We Second-Class Citizens in Gombe
Oshiomhole asks FG to revoke licences of MTN, DStv over Xenophobia
BREAKING: Ganduje recognises Sanusi as Emir of Kano
3 killed in Benue cult clash
Garo sworn in as Kano deputy gov
SERAP rejects court ruling in case against DSS, files appeal
2027: NDC vows to field credible candidates
Defections: ADC loses senators to NDC, Labour Party
Court Awards N100m to DSS operatives who sued SERAP
Crisis brews in NDC as Kano chairman rejects moves to hand structure to Kwankwaso
I was locked up, tortured for rejecting policemans love advances, says Kwara teenager
Ex-Kano deputy gov dumps ADC four weeks after defection
JUST IN: Jim Ovia retires as Zenith Bank chairman
PHOTOS: Umahi signs Tinubus reelection forms
Join us in NDC, Buba Galadima tells Atiku
Gwarzo mourns ex-VOA Journalist, says media lost a giant
NASS urged to fast-track enactment of Federal Fire Service and Rescue Act
2 defendants admit knowledge of coup attempt against Tinubu in video recordings
AUTHORITY
Troops arrest terror suspects, informant, rescue kidnap victims in North-East
Africa positioned to lead global circular economy, Boroffice tells MIT conference
2027: Umahi signs Tinubus nomination form, backs continuity
Bauchi Governor Mohammed Reassigns Commissioners As Some Cabinet Members Resign
Troops arrest terror suspects, rescue children in North-East ops
Court awards N101m to two DSS operatives who sued SERAP for defamation
Amuwo substation upgrade on track for July completion TCN
Bagudu hails APCs internal democracy during sale/submission of nominations forms
Nigeria hosts global forum on climate adaptation, peacebuilding
BUSINESSDAY
Tinubu courts global investors as Nigeria deepens reforms
INEC resumes nationwide continuous voters registration
Xenophobia: Oshiomhole urges Nigeria to revoke MTN, DSTV licences
Mass defections rock ADC as opposition realigns for 2027
Nigeria lawmakers urge review of S’Africa deals after killings of citizens
17 reps dump ADC for NDC over persisting crisis
Five APC governors target Senate seats for 2027 transition
Tinubu courts global investors in Paris as Nigeria records 11.2% dollar-term growth
Reps approve N479.5bn NCC budget for 2026
Yar’adua was a servant leader, gentleman president – Jonathan
Tier-1 banks process N286tn in mobile transactions as fintech edge narrows
11th Nass: Senate tightens rules, restricts leadership positions to ranking, returning members
Banks to pass rising tax compliance costs to customers
Crude oil supply to local refineries fell 53% short of target in Q1
Economics, visibility concerns trail NNPC/China refineries deal
Nigeria mourns victims of deadly fireworks explosion in China
World Cup: Hotel shortage fears grow in U.S. cities amid visa restrictions
Decade after UN resolution, attacks on healthcare surge again globally
BLUEPRINT
Primaries: ADC releases new schedules, makes u-turn on fees
Chaplain Daniel Joe Alimis profile in Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps
UEFA Champions League: Another fire blaze awaits PSG Bayern coach Kompany
Senator George Akume and the test of party democracy in Benue
FIFA slams 5-yr ban on Alves, summons Iran
SWAN President pays condolence visit to Galadimas family, sports journalist in Kano
28.5m barrels of crude supplied to local refineries NUPRC
Tinubu vetoes NIMC Bill, cites drafting errors, structural inconsistencies
Controversy trails APC Benue reconciliation communiqu over automatic ticket claim
Soludo transmits 4 ex-commissioners, 13 other nominees to Anambra assembly
Kano NDC chair rejects move to cede party structure to Kwankwaso
Official: NDC zones 2027 presidential ticket to South
Ex-Kano deputy governor dumps ADC one month after
ADC dead few months after, Akpabio mocks coalition
N570m fraud: Court clears ex-Head of Service Oyo-Ita, others
Rainstorm kills 2, leaves dozens homeless in Kaduna
FIFA summons Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks
Inquest into dath of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichies son suspended
2027: Peter Obi meets U.S. Consul General
Security breach: NCoS sanctions 147 staff, destroys 1,167 mobile phones
Road safety: African leaders push for coordinated action to tackle rising fatalities
Group faults Amnesty Internationals report alleging death of 150 in military detention facility
Breaking: SERAP speaks on court judgment in DSS defamation suit, reveals next move
Breaking: Court orders SERAP to pay N100m damages to DSS officials over defamation
2027: House of Representatives members join Peter Obi, Kwankwaso in NDC
Kaduna: KASU grounded as NASU, SSANU strike intensify
Nasarawa officials cant be trusted to conduct free, fair primaries APC Group
Edo: APC aspirants allege selective process in sale of forms, party rejects claims
Gwamna to fellow aspirants, supporters: Lets build Gombe together
Dickson: National party leader dismisses legal threat against NDC
Atiku faces setback as court nullifies ADC congresses in Adamawa
