{"id":31241,"date":"2025-04-02T05:46:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T05:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31241"},"modified":"2025-04-02T05:46:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T05:46:43","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-2-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31241","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 2 April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US Embassies Tell Suppliers to Comply with Trump Ban on Diversity Policies<\/p>\n<p>China Delays $23bn Sale of Panama Canal Ports to US-backed BlackRock Consortium<\/p>\n<p>MPR: 10 Banks Generate N14.4trn from Loans to Customers, Others<\/p>\n<p>MANs President Commends BATs Role in Nigerias Manufacturing Growth, Sustainability<\/p>\n<p>President Tinubu to Lead Dignitaries to Opening Ceremony of Niger Delta Sports Festival<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen Top Transfer Targets for European Giants in Summer<\/p>\n<p>Man Citys Haaland to See Specialist for Ankle Injury<\/p>\n<p>Cardoso Jubilant as Net FX Reserves Hit 3-year High, Swells to $23.1bn<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Akinyelure, Appoints Bayo Ojulari as New GCEO of NNPCL<\/p>\n<p>$5bn Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Contributions from Nigeria, Angola, Ghana<\/p>\n<p>FG Revokes Provisional Allocation of Houses Under NHP<\/p>\n<p>NECA Commends FGs Appointment of NHIAs Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Save Contributory Pensioners from Poverty, APC Chieftain Appeals to Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Immigration Service Arrests 51 Irregular Migrants from Mali<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Cuts March OPEC Quota by 50,000bpd in Blow to 2025 Budget<\/p>\n<p>Obi: Theres No Democracy in Nigeria, FG Still Hounding Me<\/p>\n<p>Oyebanji: Ekiti Airport Targeting 24-hour Flight Operations<\/p>\n<p>Natasha: Police Now APCs Lapdog, Says HURIWA<\/p>\n<p>Rainstorm: 5, 000 Residents Rendered Homeless in Kwara Community<\/p>\n<p>Yusuf: We Need Transparent Legal Process, Public Parade of Suspects in Uromi Killings<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu: Well Continue to Touch Lives of Lagos Residents Positively<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo vs Ighodalo: Tribunal Rules Today in Edo Guber Poll<\/p>\n<p>PDP Faction: Why We Want to Celebrate President Tinubu, Nyesom Wike in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kogi accuses Natasha of inciting violence, urges security agencies to take action<\/p>\n<p>Leaked Edo gov tribunal judgement sparks controversy<\/p>\n<p>Natasha defies ban, gets heroic welcome in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Tinubu sacks NNPCL boss Kyari, names Ojulari as replacement<\/p>\n<p>I would have handled economy better than Tinubu \u2013 Obi<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan has set example in political maturity, says council<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: States vote N214bn for arms, others<\/p>\n<p>Reps indict Hajj commission over N90bn subsidy<\/p>\n<p>Durbar ban: Sanusi visits gov, avoids traditional horse ride<\/p>\n<p>Imo East senator empowers 2,500 youths with AI, ICT skills<\/p>\n<p>Lynched travellers: Tension in Edo as DSS arrests principal suspects<\/p>\n<p>FG to tighten border as NIS arrests 51 illegal immigrants<\/p>\n<p>Reps seek establishment of optical institutes in six zones<\/p>\n<p>HURIWA condemns Ododo, police&#8217;s interference in Natasha&#8217;s visit<\/p>\n<p>Trump &#8216;perfecting&#8217; new tariffs as nervous world braces<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti to buy N4.6bn 24-hour flight system for airport<\/p>\n<p>24 hours after lessor seizes Green Africa planes, airline buys aircraft<\/p>\n<p>Leaked Edo gov tribunal judgement sparks controversy<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias net FX reserves surged to $23.11bn in 2024 CBN<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>N12.5bn constituency projects: CRiver APC denies knowledge of petition against Jarigbe<\/p>\n<p>Anambra APC Primary: Strengths, weaknesses of APC aspirants ahead of April 5 primary<\/p>\n<p>Security agencies will determine whether or not to arrest Natasha Kogi Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>INEC guiding APC on petition for my recall Senator Natasha<\/p>\n<p>Incurable liar, serial manipulator Kogi govt replies Natasha<\/p>\n<p>Benue: Tension as angry residents protest incessant killings in Otukpo<\/p>\n<p>Benue lawmaker pleads for federal intervention as herdsmen attacks worsen<\/p>\n<p>Lagos DSVA intensifies fight against rape, domestic violence, child abuse<\/p>\n<p>Kogi: Senator Natasha defies curfew, storms rally with large crowd<\/p>\n<p>Reps may establish Optical Research Institutes across Nigeria Lawmaker<\/p>\n<p>Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS for improved security in North-West<\/p>\n<p>Cleric urges Nigerians to stay hopeful for a better future<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lamentations as rainstorm destroys 50 houses in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Identity of neutralised Lagos kidnappers undisclosed nine months after<\/p>\n<p>Police probe assault charges against officers<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Youths protest killings in Benue, demand Area Commander&#8217;s removal<\/p>\n<p>Groups clash kills five, mars Sallah celebration in Jos<\/p>\n<p>LAWMA official dies, driver injured in truck collision<\/p>\n<p>Police nab cleric for alleged homosexual acts in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Immigration arrests 51 illegal migrants in Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>45,000 in Ukraine without electricity after Russian strikes: FM<\/p>\n<p>Foreign insurers impose $525,000 WRI on Nigerian-bound vessels, says NIMASA<\/p>\n<p>$500m WBank Loan: LCCI charges FG on fiscal discipline, transparency<\/p>\n<p>OpenAI valuation hits $300 billion after SoftBank-led funding<\/p>\n<p>New compliance task force berths to deepen fair trade in maritime<\/p>\n<p>Shippers Council insists WACT tariff review process meets industry standards<\/p>\n<p>Experts advocate AI, innovation adoption for insurance growth<\/p>\n<p>Trump appoints Boulos senior adviser for Africa amid AGOA uncertainty<\/p>\n<p>LASTMA warns bus operators against route violations, illegal parking<\/p>\n<p>Denmark calls for EU response against US diversity demands<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s third term bid bad omen for Africa, say Ozekhome, other lawyers<\/p>\n<p>Bayo Ojulari: 10 facts about the new NNPCL Group CEO<\/p>\n<p>Wanted: Stiffer sanctions in renewed battle against fake drugs and barons<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias net FX reserves rose to $23b in December, says CBN<\/p>\n<p>Kano justifies Sanusis reinstatement as monarch pays Sallah homage<\/p>\n<p>April Fool: Bobrisky denies immigration arrest claim<\/p>\n<p>Inferno: Makinde halts planned demolition of Aleshinloye market<\/p>\n<p>Rhodes-Vivour urges Sanwo-Olu to reconsider order on health scheme<\/p>\n<p>Ebonyi governor orders arrest of six commissioners, LG chair<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Immigration arrests 51 illegal migrants in Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>Hajj 2025: Sick people shouldn\u2019t travel \u2014 Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>Police bust syndicate trafficking girls to Mauritania<\/p>\n<p>Killings, kidnapping: Angry residents shut major roads in Otukpo<\/p>\n<p>Kogi Central stands still for Akpoti-Uduaghan<\/p>\n<p>Edo gov poll dispute: Anxiety as tribunal gives judgement today<\/p>\n<p>Killings: Uromi on lockdown by security operatives<\/p>\n<p>Edo gov poll dispute: Anxiety as tribunal gives judgement today<\/p>\n<p>Senator Natasha defies Kogi Govt\u2019s ban, arrives at homecoming rally in helicopter<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll sue BBC for defamation \u2013 Nigerian doctor accused of UK job scam<\/p>\n<p>Rivers situation can make one depressed \u2013 Fubara<\/p>\n<p>Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger impose 0.5% levy on goods from Nigeria, others<\/p>\n<p>Meet Dr Frances Osamor, first black woman with doctorate in computer science at Columbia varsity<\/p>\n<p>CBN reports $23bn net foreign exchange reserves \u2013 strongest in over three years<\/p>\n<p>Edo gov poll dispute: Anxiety as tribunal fixes Wednesday for judgement<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sahel States Levy: Research Centre wants FG to re-strategize to benefit from AfCTA<\/p>\n<p>NSC says WACT tariff review is fair, justifiable<\/p>\n<p>I broke no law, Natasha defends kogi trip despite govt ban<\/p>\n<p>Natasha defies police, Kogi govts order, arrives rally in helicopter<\/p>\n<p>Jubilant crowd awaits Natashas return despite strong opposition<\/p>\n<p>CBN cultivates multiple FX sources to bolster inflows, lift economy<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mobile technicians urge NCC to enforce phone registration to curb theft<\/p>\n<p>President Tinubu Approves Tenure Extension for Comptroller-General of Immigration Kemi Nanna Nandap<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu: TSA Removal Boosting FCT Development<\/p>\n<p>Senator Natasha home-coming: Kogi Govt bans rallies, movement<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian billionaires shine on forbes 2025 billionaires list<\/p>\n<p>Exploring solutions to security challenges In Benue<\/p>\n<p>Osun communal crisis: Adeleke threatens to dethrone royal fathers<\/p>\n<p>Perish thoughts of manipulating Nigerians in 2027, CP-PDP cautions Tinubu<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ex-lawmaker urges President to tackle contributory pensioners plight<\/p>\n<p>One dead as minibus collides with LAWMA truck<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu has revolutionised education sector with NELFUND, new varsities<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu warns medically-challenged pilgrims against Hajj trip<\/p>\n<p>Edo: Tribunal rules Wednesday in Ighodalos, Okpebholos petitions<\/p>\n<p>Kano commends FG, Edo swift response to Uromi killings<\/p>\n<p>Ponzi operators risk 10-year jail term, N20m fine SEC<\/p>\n<p>Two Osun school teachers nabbed for s3xual abuse<\/p>\n<p>Man sets brothers N20m farm ablaze in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Labourer kills employer after stealing kolanut<\/p>\n<p>Soldier cuts off shoe sellers fingers over payment dispute<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu has revolutionised education sector Aide<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Banditry: Sokoto man who renounced his faith reverts to Islam<\/p>\n<p>Rainstorm wrecks havoc in Kwara, destroys shops, LG secretariat<\/p>\n<p>Tribunal: Ive full confidence in judiciary Okpebholo<\/p>\n<p>FG to youths: Quit worrying about hardship, embrace technology<\/p>\n<p>FG borrows N13.21trn from World Bank in 20 months<\/p>\n<p>Uromi killings: DSS has arrested 2 principal suspects Edo govt<\/p>\n<p>Emir Sanusi pays Sallah homage to Gov. Yusuf amidst tight security<\/p>\n<p>Natasha defies Kogi govt, police ban, holds homecoming rally<\/p>\n<p>Accountability should be the crux of our democracy<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria must rethink its attitude to public goods<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias life expectancy crisis and urgent call for action<\/p>\n<p>Wike urges continued prayers for good governance<\/p>\n<p>Vows aggressive revenue drive to complete ongoing projects in FCT<\/p>\n<p>How Kenya presidents cash gifts to churches are fueling fresh protests<\/p>\n<p>Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers due in Moscow for talks<\/p>\n<p>South Korean court to rule Friday on presidents impeachment<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias net FX reserves hit $23bn, highest in 3yrs<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria leads as OPEC cuts oil production for March<\/p>\n<p>FG revokes 1,357 NHP subscribers house allocations<\/p>\n<p>Move to ban importation of solar panels raises concerns<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian airline acquires aircraft after suspending flight<\/p>\n<p>How ISA 2025 will spur capital market investment<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurship in schools will drive economic growth Expert<\/p>\n<p>FG urges IOCs to increase investments<\/p>\n<p>Sahel States Levy: Research Centre wants FG to re-strategize to benefit from AfCTA<\/p>\n<p>NSC says WACT tariff review is fair, justifiable<\/p>\n<p>I broke no law, Natasha defends kogi trip despite govt ban<\/p>\n<p>Natasha defies police, Kogi govts order, arrives rally in helicopter<\/p>\n<p>Jubilant crowd awaits Natashas return despite strong opposition<\/p>\n<p>CBN cultivates multiple FX sources to bolster inflows, lift economy<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gold hits all-time high as Trump&#8217;s actions spark uncertainty<\/p>\n<p>Russia rejects Trump&#8217;s accusations, affirms ongoing negotiations<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians skip air travel as high costs ground flights<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s SMEs: The unsung heroes driving our economy forward<\/p>\n<p>Are we overreacting to the growth of non-bank financial intermediaries<\/p>\n<p>Business confidence rises to 14-month high on easing inflation<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s net reserves soars to 3-yr high as CBN&#8217;s policies pay off<\/p>\n<p>FX market turnover surges by 75.2% on increased trading<\/p>\n<p>Canada: Why immigrants need to self-declare to access government jobs<\/p>\n<p>Locked out: Nigeria&#8217;s 5.1m people with disabilities and banking barriers<\/p>\n<p>Financial transformation: Key to unlocking Africa&#8217;s economic potential<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re Targeting 24-hour Flight Operation In Ekiti Airport &#8216; Oyebanji<\/p>\n<p>Save Contributory Pensioners From Poverty, APC Chieftain Begs Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>PDP Plotting To Instigate Crisis In Edo, APC Alleges<\/p>\n<p>Professor Barth Nnaji To Deliver The Bullion Lecture<\/p>\n<p>Edo Guber: Confusion As Leaked Copies Of Tribunal Judgment Surface Online<\/p>\n<p>FG Threatens To Implement Drill Or Drop Provision On IOCs<\/p>\n<p>Telcos Target Satellite Services To Counter Starlink Dominance<\/p>\n<p>FG Urges Oil Giants To Step Up Investments, Harps On Commitment To Industry Growth<\/p>\n<p>Ijaws Laud PINL Over Seamless Pipeline Security, Demand Increased CSR Packages<\/p>\n<p>Dabiri-Erewa Applauds Nigerian Kids&#8217; Victory At U.S. Chess Championship<\/p>\n<p>COAS Commends Niger Delta Frontline Troops For Keeping Oil Thieves At Bay<\/p>\n<p>Muslim Students Call For Upholding Of Kind Hearted Spirit After Ramadan, Condemn Uromi Killing<\/p>\n<p>Uromi Killings: Okoukoni Urges Okpebholo To Adopt Comprehensive Security Strategy<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Uromi Killings: DSS Arrests Two More Suspects<\/p>\n<p>Election Tribunal: Tension In Edo Ahead Of Wednesdays Judgment<\/p>\n<p>Explosion: Nigeria Reduces Oil Supplies By 50,000bpd In March Report<\/p>\n<p>Public-Private Partnership Solution To Infrastructure Gap Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>NCS Debunks False Report On Extension Of CG Tenure<\/p>\n<p>Benue Lawmaker Decries Worsening Insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Lets Unite To Reclaim Rivers, Fubara Begs Wike, Sim, Others<\/p>\n<p>Obi Pays Condolence Visit To Katsina Gov Over Mothers Death<\/p>\n<p>Immigration Arrests 51 Illegal Migrants In Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>Heirs Energies Targets Over 100,000 Barrels Per Day Crude Production<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edo 16: NHRC condemns jungle justice, demands respect for human rights<\/p>\n<p>2027 succession brouhaha: Will Makindes anointed candidate fly in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Kano emir Sanusi hails governor Yusuf over people-oriented policies<\/p>\n<p>CBN reports strongest net reserve position in 3 years<\/p>\n<p>2024: Nigerias fiscal deficit declines to N3.08trn in Q4 as revenue rises<\/p>\n<p>NSIA doubles net assets by 96% to 4.35trn in 2024<\/p>\n<p>Africa, Nigeria on the throes of food sufficiency<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria: Averting water crisis through sustainable solutions<\/p>\n<p>World Banks $500m loanll enhance food security, community resilience LCCI<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THISDAY US Embassies Tell Suppliers to Comply with Trump Ban on Diversity Policies China Delays $23bn Sale of Panama Canal Ports to US-backed BlackRock Consortium MPR: 10 Banks Generate N14.4trn from Loans to Customers, Others MANs President Commends BATs Role in Nigerias Manufacturing Growth, Sustainability President Tinubu to Lead Dignitaries to Opening Ceremony of Niger [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":31242,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[1361],"tags":[4023],"class_list":["post-31241","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newspapers","tag-nigerian-newspapers-headlines"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wisdom-e1743568920250.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4oswh-87T","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31241","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=31241"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31241\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31243,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31241\/revisions\/31243"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/31242"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=31241"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=31241"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=31241"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}