Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 1 May 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines
LEADERSHIP      
Trump Blasts Artists For Pulling Out Of Freedom 250 Concert
Kanye West Draws 118,000 to Istanbul Show, Claims Largest Stadium Performance In History
How APC Primaries Turned Into A Nightmare For Defectors
N100,000 Minimum Wage Unrealistic, Workers Should Earn N1m Monthly — NLCNigeria-UAE Non-Oil Trade Hits $5bn

NISO, FG Outline Steps To Cut Outages, Improve National Grid Stability

2027: Rivers Votes Not Your Property, Atiku Fires Back At Wike

NDC Disowns Social Media Primary Results, Summons NEC Meeting

Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Attack On Wike-Backed PDP Secretariat In Bauchi

Adhere To 35% Affirmative Action For Women, Igbo Group Tells NDC

ADC: Atiku Meets Hayatu-Deen in Lagos After Disputed Presidential Primary

Cardinalstone, 9 Others Dominate NGX Trading With N4.14trn Turnover

2027: Forgive Our Mistakes, Support APC Again, Nwifuru Begs Ebonyi Residents

Aisha Yesufu Replies Wike Over Comments On Her Election Loss

I’ve Been Friends With Seyi Tinubu For Years” – Davido

Money Market Liquidity Surges To N6.02trn On OMO Maturities

ADC Faction Unveils Chris Uba As 2027 Presidential Candidate

I Never Criticised, Questioned Tinubu Over Bauchi APC Governorship Primary — Tuggar

Domestic, Foreign Portfolio Investments Hit N1.80trn In April

‘We’re Using 31 Days To Commission Projects In FCT To Mark Tinubu’s 3rd Anniversary’, Says Wike

Lagos Police Disown Viral Video Claiming Arrest Of Fulani Men With Arms In Ikorodu

Don’t Deny Party Tickets To Loyal Reps, Ugochinyere Urges NDC Leadership

Jennifer Lopez’s Child Reportedly Uses Name Oskar Muñiz At Graduation

Keyamo Urges Jonathan To Reject PDP Faction’s 2027 Presidential Nomination

Nigeria, Liberia Deepen Maritime Ties To Unlock Africa’s Blue Economy

Ebola: Lagos Airport Reviews Emergency Response, Tightens Passenger MonitoringWhy Nollywood Filmmakers Can No Longer Freely Use Afrobeats Songs In Movies

Why I Plan To Buy Back My Music Masters From Sony — Davido

FG Targets 37,000 Women, Youth In Dairy Sector Push

PUNCH       

Xenophobic attack: Police boost security, warn against reprisals on South African interests

US commits $3.5m to monitor Nigeria’s religious violence

Banks:Bad loans rise after CBN ends forbearance

Labour rejects N100,000 minimum wage proposal

IG cautions against indiscriminate recording of police operations

Cooking gas prices surge despite higher domestic supply

Ebonyi gov begs residents for forgiveness, seeks 2027 votes for APC

Two killed, 10 houses razed after clash in Kwara community

Accord picks Olawepo-Hashim as presidential candidate

Police foil kidnap plot on JigawaBauchi border, arrest two suspects

Obasanjo urges regular health screening to tackle cancer

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC to ratify outcome

FULL LIST: PSG, Arsenal dominate 2025/26 UCL Team of the Season

Nigeria-UAE non-oil trade hits $5bn

Mutfwang vows to defend Plateau interests, outlines three-year scorecard

UEFA names Kvaratskhelia 2025/26 Champions League Player of the Season

Iran says US not trustworthy as nuclear talks stall over Trump proposal

Oyo school abductions: Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team

Police arrest two thugs over attack at Bauchi PDP event

Spain star Yamal admits he feared missing World Cup

UEFA names Madrids Gler 2025/26 Champions League revelation

IG warns against indiscriminate recording, circulation of police videos

Over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo, Uganda Africa CDC

Wike, Aisha Yesufu trade words over failed NDC FCT Senate bid

Workers forum threatens nationwide strike over insecurity, wages

16-year-old boy drowns while swimming in Rivers

Renewed Hope housing: Minister threatens to sanction defaulting contractors

Police arrest six over fraud in Ondo

I watched bandits gather my child with other pupils, mother of abducted Oyo student cries out

Kebbi NLC congratulates Idris on third anniversary, seeks improved workers welfare

Atiku holds closed-door talks with Hayatu-Deen

PHOTOS: Arsenal set aside UCL loss to PSG with bus parade celebrating EPL title

School abductions: Tinubu dispatches high-powered delegation to Oyo

ADC faction names Chris Uba as 2027 presidential candidate

Keyamo urges Jonathan to reject PDP factions 2027 presidential nomination

Ex-foreign minister Tuggar denies criticising Tinubu, pledges loyalty

Iran says no US deal without guarantee of Iranian rights

Osun APC chieftain urges unity ahead of gov poll

Meet 2027 presidential candidates, their parties, political history

N100,000 minimum wage too low, workers deserve N1m NLC

Presidential primary: LP rejects disqualified aspirants N150m refund demand

Police arrest 780 as PSG UCL celebrations turn violent across France

SAfrica delays World Cup trip over visa issues for players

FGM has no health benefits, violates human rights Ekiti commissioner

FULL LIST: Ronaldo tops Forbes highest-paid athletes list for sixth time

DLA defends disqualifying presidential aspirant, insists process was fair

Rainbow Coalition will choose Rivers gov candidate for 2027 Wike

Remi Tinubu urges Nigerians to keep hope, says insecurity will end

SERAP urges UN to act on Nigerias insecurity crisis

Oyo APC slams Makinde over insecurity remarks, demands resignation

NDLEA finds ketamine hidden in water purifiers from Netherlands

Oyo Abduction: Woman begs Makinde to rescue kidnapped daughter-in-law, grandchildren

Akwa Ibom seeks investors to convert waste into wealth

Police dismiss Ikorodu arms arrest video, warn against misinformation

2027: Kwankwaso will be partner as VP, not spare tyre Peter Obi

THISDAY    
PSGBeat Arsenal 4-3 on Penalties to Join EuropesElite Back-to-back Champions League WinnersSuper Eagles Spank ReggaeBoyz 3-0 to Retain Unity Cup

Liverpool Sack Slot After TwoSeasons, Approach Iraola

Again, Ethiopians Dominate 2026Okpekpe International 10km Road

2027: PDP, NDC, APM Affirm Jonathan, Obi, Makinde as Presidential Candidates

Nigerian Governors to Tinubu: Consider Increasing Minimum Wage to N100,000

CBN: External Reserves Rise to $49.34bn as Naira Holds Firm Amid Stable Market Conditions

NNPCs April Revenue Jumps 79% to N4.97trn, Profit Climbs to N481bn

EU Report Raises Concerns over Apathy, Vote Trading, Party Crises Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Poll

Oyo Kidnap: Makinde Meets Families of Abducted Pupils, Teachers, Assures Safe Return

US Acknowledges Violence in Nigeria Not Driven By Religion Alone, Says 1.3m Displaced in Middle Belt

Anxiety as Appeal Court Sacks Wike-backed APC Exco in Rivers

Sanwo-Olu Leads APC Flag Bearers to Tinubu, Pledges Grassroots Mobilisation

ADC Declares El-Rufai Prisoner of Conscience, Demands Immediate Release

Shettima: Why Tinubu Didnt Include Petrol Subsidy Removal Plan in Inaugural Speech

Amupitan Leads INEC Delegation to South Koreas International Election Observation Programme

Xenophobia: Police Warn against Reprisal Attacks on South African Nationals, Businesses

Again, Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol, Diesel Prices

Banking Stocks Rally Pushes Market Value of Zenith Bank, GTCO, 10 Others to N25.1tn in Five Months

Atiku: Tinubu Focused on Having His Way or Destroying Nigerias Democracy

WBank, IMF, WTO, Others Meet over US, Iran War, Say Conflict Affecting Most VulnerableCountries

IGP Approves Promotion Of 17,952 Officers Nationwide

SUN       
Nigeria power grid: FG, NISO seek ways to end disturbancesUCL final: PSG victory celebrations erupt into chaos, over 400 arrested

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu endorses Oyebanji for second term

2027: Why Rivers has no option but to support Tinubu Wike

UCL final: Arteta hails PSG as worlds best after win over Arsenal

Bandits kidnap retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, wife in Katsina

2027: Whoever becomes president will likely disappoint Nigerians Osuntokun

Aftermath of primaries: APC, ADC count losses

2027: Adebayo consoling a wounded nation

NDC affirms Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket

VANGUARD  
Employers call for action on transport, food, housing costs ahead of minimum wage talksNwoko urges APC to reject manufactured results, protect Delta North mandate

Ogun emerges Nigerias second best-performing state in 2025 governance index

Benue ADC governorship primary in crisis as Joseph Waya Camp rejects result

Army vows intensified offensive against banditry

Obasanjo to Nigerians: Embrace regular cancer screening for early detection

Lagos Police honours Egbetokun with Ultra-Modern Conference Hall

NDC dismisses social media primary results, announces NEC meeting on candidates

Disregard transfer move Chelle mentioned about me Osimhen

2027: Zugwai-Chukwu emerges YPP presidential candidate

Soludo reaffirms commitment to inclusive governance, merit-based appointments

Oyo Kidnap: Tinubu orders 1,000 forest guards, deploys special rescue team

2027: Olawepo-Hashim emerges Accord Party presidential candidate

Osun Traditional Rulers commend Tinubu, Oyetola over road upgrade

Nigerians in Philippines, Cambodia threaten to sue FG over demand for monthly dues

Economic reforms yet to fully impact businesses, says NECA

Video: Primaries dont decide candidates, APC leadership does, says national secretary

Group monitors NDC results, says Senator Umeh failed in re-election bid

2027: ADC, Atiku wont get 10% in Rivers Wike vows

Eno wrong on aspirants living in rented apartments Activist

2027: Forgive our shortcomings, support APC again Nwifuru

Biafra Day: We need structured national dialogue on Igbo question Soludo

2027: Senate seat not for business moguls, says Senator Nwebonyi

Abduction: Ribadu, IGP, defence minister lead presidential mission to Oyo

Champions League: Kvarashkelia wins player of the season [Full list of winners]

Olise included in Champions League Best XI, Yamal left out

Spain star Yamal admits he feared missing World Cup

Atiku, Hayatu-Deen hold closed-door reconciliation meeting after ADC primary tension

Child birth: Clerics, children, health experts demand urgent reform of Nigerias maternity consent law

No sanctuary for criminals, Air Force will hunt down terrorists, kidnappers CAS Aneke

                            
DAILY TRUST     
Obasanjo: How I Have Managed Diabetes for Over 40 Years16-Year-Old Boy Drowns While Swimming in Rivers Community

Aftermath UCL final loss: How EPL rivals, players mocked Arsenal

I Didnt Criticise Tinubu Over Bauchi APC Primaries, Says Tuggar

ADC: New judge fixes Wed for Nafiu-Balas suit against Mark, Aregbesola

School kidnap: Tinubu dispatches Ribadu, Gbajabiamila to Oyo communities

Police arrest suspected kidnappers, armed robbers in Jigawa

Fintiri Warns Appointees Against Anti-Party Activities

M5 is for Fintiri, and Fintiri is for M5

The Deeper Message in Governor Fintiris Recent Addresses

Gwarzo: Kano witnessing rising killings under Gov Yusuf

Saka handball, penalty claims, controversial moments in 2026 UCL final

World Cup: South Africas Bafana Bafana stranded over visa issues

Police Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader Ali Bahago, Lieutenants in Zamfara

Stop Recycling Old, Manipulated Police Videos, IG Urges Nigerians

Murder of Prominent Cleric triggers crisis in Kwara community

Pilgrims Advised To Remain Prayerful As Hajj Ends

NDLEA intercepts military-grade ammunition in Kaduna, arrests couple

Aliyu Condoles Emir of Zuru Over Death of ZBCC MDs Mother

2027: Kwankwaso will be equal partner, not spare tyre, says Obi

Abuja ram seller spends Sallah in police custody

Wase Backs Tinubus Reforms, Commends Mutfwangs Infrastructure Drive

Jigawa pilgrims returning home June 6 Ameerul Hajj

PDP officials flee as thugs disrupt post-Jonathan ratification meeting

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol, Diesel Prices Again

BLUEPRINT         
Ikenna to NDC, Dickson: Dont betray Reps members who joined you at formation stage
Happening Now: FCTA officials demolish Durumi, Abujas bubbling communityOfficial: Peter Obi picks Kwankwaso as 2027 presidential running mate

Edo NUJ chair bags appointment

Gospel singer BBO marries fellow minister Tolamise

Atletico Madrid open to Ademola Lookman sale amid growing European interest

Shehu Sani to aspirants: Accept APC primaries results in good faith

Youth leaders back Barry Mwara for Rivers south senatorial seat

How Abdullahis brace propelled Nigerias Super Eagles to 4th consecutive Unity Cup

Why I want to be Nigerias President Makinde

Ogun: SWAN lauds FGs proposed plan to revamp iconic Muda Lawal Stadium

2027 elections: ADC unveils Kaduna Reps, Assembly candidates

Why Osimhen, Lookman are out of Poland, Portugal friendlies Chelle

NDC primaries: Kwankwasiyya hails Senator Hanga for stepping down for Gawuna

Imo: Highway, streets deserted as residents observe Biafran Day

BTO centre congratulates new NANS president

Breaking: Former Defence spokesman Rabe Abubakar, wife abducted in Katsina

Breaking: Nigerias Super Eagles maul Jamaica to retain Unity Cup

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