{"id":31249,"date":"2025-04-04T05:29:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T05:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31249"},"modified":"2025-04-04T05:29:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T05:29:20","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-4-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31249","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 4 April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump Tariffs Send US Stocks, Dollar Tumbling; Apple, Nvidia Lose $470bn<\/p>\n<p>IMF Backs Nigerias Single Window Project, Seeks Areas of Assistance<\/p>\n<p>Report: Private Sector Records Marked Increases in Output, New Orders as Inflation Pressure Softens<\/p>\n<p>Experts Optimistic Fly Nigeria Act Will Empower Nigerian Carriers, Reduce Capital Flight<\/p>\n<p>State of Emergency in Rivers State: Collateral Damage and Remediation<\/p>\n<p>Deltas Favour Ashe is Fastest Athlete of Niger Delta Sports Festival<\/p>\n<p>FG Picks Runsewe, Ihonvbere, Abbo, Ameh, Ikokwu, Adedipe for IBB Golf Club BOT Roles<\/p>\n<p>Experts Decry Rising Misinformation on Mental Health<\/p>\n<p>INEC: Petition for Akpoti-Uduaghans Recall Failed Constitutional Requirements<\/p>\n<p>Wabara: PDP Remains only Credible Alternative, Confident Party Will Regain South East<\/p>\n<p>Recapitalisation: Banks Have So Far Raised N2.4tn Through Capital Market, Says SEC DG<\/p>\n<p>Woodmac: 21% of Global Refineries Faces Shutdown Despite Rising Fuel Demand<\/p>\n<p>Transcorp Hotels Shareholders Approve N7.57bn Dividend<\/p>\n<p>FG Seeks to Harmonise Operations of Healthcare Institutions in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Court Declines Jurisdiction Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Controversy<\/p>\n<p>Opeyemi Bamidele: Senate Will Consider Tax Reform Bills After Resumption<\/p>\n<p>FG Reaffirms Commitment to Early Takeoff of $5bn Energy Bank, Misses Q1 Deadline<\/p>\n<p>NCAA Threatens to Suspend International Airlines over Deportation of Nigerian Passengers<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Olinya: No Mass Killings, Arson in Eha-Amufu, Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio High-handed, Biased in Suspending Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Declares Abbo<\/p>\n<p>Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibas, Set to Present Fresh 2025 Appropriation Bill<\/p>\n<p>Plateau Gov, Mutfwang, Others Outraged as Gunmen Kill 10 in Plateau Communities<\/p>\n<p>PDP: Tribunal Judgement on Edo Guber Violation of Judicial Impartiality<\/p>\n<p>Uromi Killings: PSC Redeploys Edo CP, Charges Successor to Prevent Reprisals<\/p>\n<p>IMF Backs Nigerias Single Window Project, Seeks Areas Where Assistance is Needed<\/p>\n<p>Contribute to NYSC Reformation, FG Urges Stakeholders<\/p>\n<p>FG Orders Immediate Reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Recall Petition against Akpoti-Uduaghan Did Not Meet Constitutional Requirements, Says INEC<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Messi&#8217;s Inter Miami stunned by LAFC in CONCACAF Champions Cup<\/p>\n<p>Botched recall: PDP, Natasha alert INEC as petitioners mobilise constituents<\/p>\n<p>Oyo tightens security ahead of Alaafin\u2019s Saturday coronation<\/p>\n<p>I wasn\u2019t aware of Independence Bridge closure &#8211; Umahi<\/p>\n<p>Natasha hails INEC for rejecting recall bid, mocks detractors<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I didn\u2019t collapse,\u2019 Wike denies rumours of ill health<\/p>\n<p>Trump\u2019s tariff threatens $10bn US-Nigeria trade<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t exploit LAUTECH students, monarch warns estate agents<\/p>\n<p>Dead pregnant woman: Lagos hospital denies requesting N500,000 for treatment<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwaso\u2019s camp loses suit challenging NNPP leadership<\/p>\n<p>Edo poll: Again, APC, PDP trade words over tribunal judgment<\/p>\n<p>JAMB uncovers 142 Kano varsity applicants with fake results<\/p>\n<p>FG unveils strategies to boost cocoa production<\/p>\n<p>2027: N\u2019Central coalition gives conditions to back Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>11,000 new LASU graduates market-ready \u2013 VC<\/p>\n<p>Gridlock: Sanwo-Olu advises residents on remote work arrangement<\/p>\n<p>Obi of Onitsha rejects report on northern youths, calls for harmony<\/p>\n<p>ITUC condemns Trump&#8217;s new tariffs, warns of job losses<\/p>\n<p>Alleged sexual harassment: Protesters storm education ministry, demand FUOYE VCs suspension<\/p>\n<p>I wasnt aware of Independence Bridge closure &#8211; Umahi<\/p>\n<p>FG to begin repairs on collapsed Taraba bridge Minister<\/p>\n<p>Single mum arrested for killing twin sister, daughter in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Two Delta farm workers in police custody for killing manager<\/p>\n<p>Five killed, 18 hospitalised in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n<p>Foreign trips: Opposition accuses Tinubu, Shettima of wasteful spending<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC labels Osun N159Bn infra plan a scam<\/p>\n<p>Abbos claims against Akpabio baseless Senate spokesman<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Petition to recall Natasha inadequate INEC<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria pledges to boost military ties across africa<\/p>\n<p>Ejodame assumes office as Nigerian Air Force spokesman<\/p>\n<p>No fee hike at UNICROSS in 10 years Prof. Bassey<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: INEC rejects recall petition against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan<\/p>\n<p>Lagos: Sanwo-Olu takes blame for Independence Bridge gridlock<\/p>\n<p>No mass killings, arson in Eha-Amufu Bishop Olinya<\/p>\n<p>South West groups demand state police to fight insecurity<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amotekun nabs 28 suspects for kidnapping 72 Ghanaians in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Court restrains parties from sale of Lagos estate<\/p>\n<p>Nine injured in Lagos vessel fire outbreak<\/p>\n<p>Rainstorm destroys over 70 houses in Plateau LG<\/p>\n<p>Colombia to buy Swedish fighter jets after turning down France, US offers<\/p>\n<p>US tariffs show urgent need for new trade deal &#8211; South Africa<\/p>\n<p>NB clears FX liabilities, slashes local debt by N400 billion<\/p>\n<p>NCAA warns airlines against deporting Nigerians on foreign travels<\/p>\n<p>Transcorp Hotels increases dividend payout by 270%<\/p>\n<p>NRC to partner SEDC on South-East rail rehabilitation<\/p>\n<p>U.S. reciprocal tariffs causestir as WTO warns of trade contraction<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria intensifies advocacy for measles-rubella vaccine<\/p>\n<p>Katsina to reactivate drug-resistant TB centre Official<\/p>\n<p>Reject bill redefining indigenous identity, protect cultural heritage<\/p>\n<p>Senate will consider tax reform bills after holidays, says Bamidele<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere cautions over Indigene Status Bill, cites ethnic tension, violence<\/p>\n<p>JP Morgan bullish on Nigeria, predicts N1450\/$ by end of 2025<\/p>\n<p>Bode George decries state of nation, handling of Natasha, Rivers crises<\/p>\n<p>DHQ dismisses Nigers MNJTF withdrawal, vows to eliminate Turji<\/p>\n<p>Govt seeks arrest of masterminds as gunmen kill 10 in Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere calls for caution on bill to confer indigene status on residents<\/p>\n<p>Oyo begins demolition of illegal buildings on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway<\/p>\n<p>No mass killing, arson in Eha-Amufu Bishop Olinya<\/p>\n<p>NSA receives ex-NYSC DG Tsiga, 18 others rescued kidnap victims<\/p>\n<p>Labour veterans call for constructive engagement, hails Tinubus efforts<\/p>\n<p>If you dont have business on Island, stay in your house, Sanwo-Olu tells Lagosians<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Day 2 of Independence Bridge closure: Chaos as Lagosians groan, blame govt<\/p>\n<p>Plateau: Fresh attacks in Bokkos communities claim lives<\/p>\n<p>Court stops Police, SSS from inviting, arresting, detaining Rivers COS, Ehie<\/p>\n<p>No Mass Killings, Arson in Eha-Amufu \u2013 Bishop Olinya<\/p>\n<p>I wasn\u2019t aware of closure \u2014 Umahi<\/p>\n<p>Day 2 of Independence Bridge closure: Chaos as Lagosians groan, blame govt<\/p>\n<p>2027: Oborevwori \u2018ll be only guber candidate in Delta \u2013 Speaker<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019ll write their condolence letters\u2019, Wike reacts to death rumours<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s irresponsible to allege I influenced your removal, Akpabio replies Abbo<\/p>\n<p>Edo guber tribunal judgment a violation of judicial impartiality \u200a\u2014\u200a PDP<\/p>\n<p>Shettima departs for Dakar to attend Senegal\u2019s 65th Independence<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu to Lagosians: Conduct business online if you don\u2019t have urgent matters in Victoria Island<\/p>\n<p>Vanguard Economic Discourse: Inflation, exchange rate volatility, others pose significant risks \u2014 Kale<\/p>\n<p>Flood: Vehicles trapped, motorcycles swept away in Delta downpour<\/p>\n<p>Police uncover body of site engineer killed, buried by his employees<\/p>\n<p>Canada retaliates with 25% tariff on some US auto imports<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Sole Administrator cancels all pending procurements, orders refund of tender fees<\/p>\n<p>JAMB releases 2024 UTME results<\/p>\n<p>2025 UTME: Mock notification ready for printing \u2013 JAMB<\/p>\n<p>I was offered money to campaign against Peter Obi Odumodublvck<\/p>\n<p>NAF appoints Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as new spokesperson<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian food market to reach $233.53bn in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian activists in US to protest against Rivers emergency rule at WhiteHouse<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Changes In NNPCL Worrisome &#8216; Northern Democrats<\/p>\n<p>Focus On Governance Like Your Asian Counterparts, Moghalu Tells African Leaders<\/p>\n<p>No Vacancy In Delta Govt House &#8216; Speaker<\/p>\n<p>INEC Notifies Akpabio Of Failed Move To Recall Natasha From Senate<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio Dismisses Sen Abbo&#8217;s Claim On Influencing Removal From Senate<\/p>\n<p>Fire Guts Section Of Northwest Varsity Campus In Kano<\/p>\n<p>Coalition Tackles EFCC For Declaring Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Wanted<\/p>\n<p>Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves Appointment Of Olowo As Ondo Council Of Obas Chairman<\/p>\n<p>2027: I Pity Makinde&#8217;s Successor, Says Info Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Daystar Set To Empower Women To Redefine Beauty, Purpose<\/p>\n<p>Police Take Fight Against Cultism, Extremism To Benue Schools<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yoruba groups call for state Police to curb insecurity in Southwest<\/p>\n<p>2027: Group vows to buy nomination form for Reps member, Abejide<\/p>\n<p>NNPC: ACF calls on Nigerians to support Kida, Ojulari<\/p>\n<p>Demolition: NIWA laments loss of over N160m revenue in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Outgone Corps members to receive minimum wage arrears &#8216; NYSC DG<\/p>\n<p>Lagos govt convenes energy summit to tackle &#8216;epileptic&#8217; power supply<\/p>\n<p>Edo guber: Tribunal ignoring overwhelming evidence worrisome &#8216; PDP<\/p>\n<p>PDP rejects Kwara LG&#8217;s election petition tribunal&#8217;s verdict<\/p>\n<p>UNICAL to host international conference on indigenous knowledge systems<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun busts visa, kidnap syndicate in Ondo<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CSO Investigative Council Reacts to Alleged Poor Construction of Abia North Road<\/p>\n<p>Uromi Tragedy, A Wake-Up Call For Effective Security In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Community Defence Without Empowerment&#8217; Nigeria Must Resolve This Dangerous Contradiction<\/p>\n<p>Equities market loses N71bn as sell-off continues on NGX<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias oil output slumps by 50,000 barrels daily in March<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dafinone hails Austin Avurus NNPC appointment<\/p>\n<p>We are working on new budget for Rivers, Ibas tells state National Assembly caucus<\/p>\n<p>Court remands bizman over non-declaration of $90,000<\/p>\n<p>Ribadu handover, Gen. Tsiga, Amb. Yohanna, 17 other kidnap victims to families<\/p>\n<p>PDP rejects tribunal judgment, insists Ighodalo won Edo governorship election<\/p>\n<p>Ogun warns against grabbers activities on govt. land at Odogbolu LGA<\/p>\n<p>Police, stakeholders caution against jungle justice<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kanye West Hints at Split from Bianca Censori in New Song Lyrics<\/p>\n<p>INEC Declares Recall Petition for Kogi Central Senator Invalid Due to Insufficient Signatures<\/p>\n<p>What Financial Net Makes You Date a Man&#8217; Rubi Rose&#8217;s $5 Million Standard and What It Really Means<\/p>\n<p>What Your Favorite Pizza Topping Says About You<\/p>\n<p>Premier League Defends Referee&#8217;s Decision in Liverpool vs Everton Red Card Controversy<\/p>\n<p>Lescott: Alexander Isak Likely to Choose Liverpool Over Arsenal This Summer<\/p>\n<p>Reece James Defends Maresca&#8217;s Coaching, Sets Champions League Target for Chelsea<\/p>\n<p>Exposed: Tinubu Family&#8217;s Secret Ties to Chagoury Group in $14 Billion Contract Scandal<\/p>\n<p>Ighodalo Rejects Edo Tribunal Ruling, Heads to Appeal Court<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gridlock: Lagos Controller who ordered bridge closure will be punished Minister<\/p>\n<p>Alleged sexual harassment: Protesters storm education ministry, want FUOYE VC suspended<\/p>\n<p>You will meet your creator soon, Military tells Turji<\/p>\n<p>Counter-Terrorism Centre hands over Gen. Tsiga, other rescued kidnap victims to NSA<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Shettima departs Nigeria for Senegals 65th Independence Anniversary<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Petition for Natsahas recall did not meet requirement INEC<\/p>\n<p>UTME: Mock notifications slip ready for printing, says JAMB<\/p>\n<p>Passengers injured as ferry bursts into flames in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Rainstorm destroys houses, barns in Plateau communities<\/p>\n<p>Turji, hunted by military, kills 11 farmers in Sokoto<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rights group fault Alia on appointment of Benue caretaker local council chairmen<\/p>\n<p>Capacity building: No NICRAT staff is permitted to fail in any given assignment, DG warns<\/p>\n<p>Natasha thanks INEC for upholding justice, mocks EFCC most wanted Bello, others<\/p>\n<p>Allegations of troops poor welfare unsubstantiated DHQ<\/p>\n<p>2027: Mbamara canvasses for Okigwe, Owerri political leaders to work together<\/p>\n<p>Coalition calls for investigation into allegations by Rivers ex-Head of Service, Nwaeke<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians in US to Protest at White House Over Rivers State Emergency Rule<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>N55bn debt from neighbours strains Nigeria&#8217;s power sector<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Eurobonds tumble as Trump tariffs trigger turmoil<\/p>\n<p>Telcos splash cash on network upgrade to appease frustrated customers<\/p>\n<p>Global Markets reel as US tariffs stoke fear of economic &#8216;spiral of doom<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, U.S, other stock markets reel on Trump&#8217;s sweeping tariffs<\/p>\n<p>NCAA to suspend intl carriers over deportation of passengers, denied boarding<\/p>\n<p>Fostering altruistic elite consensus in Nigeria: A path to sustainable development<\/p>\n<p>15-year-old autistic Nigerian sets new world record for largest painting on canvas<\/p>\n<p>Digital footprints: What does privacy mean in the age of AI<\/p>\n<p>Can Nigeria&#8217;s leadership rise to save its future<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Uromi 16 Exposes Danger Of Mob Justice, Ethnic Profiling &#8216; 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