{"id":31252,"date":"2025-04-05T05:17:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T05:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31252"},"modified":"2025-04-05T05:17:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T05:17:23","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-5-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31252","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 5 April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Again, Trump gives TikTok 75 days to find US buyer<\/p>\n

Hackers steal pensioners’ $500,000 savings in Australia<\/p>\n

My husband begged for help but nobody cared until his death\u2013 Wife of late Nigerian boxer<\/p>\n

How Lagos hospital rejected my pregnant wife, mortuary refused her corpse \u2013 Grieving husband<\/p>\n

Kano 16: Relatives, fellow hunters of lynched travellers threaten revenge<\/p>\n

S\u2019Court: LP affirms Abure as chair, NLC, caretaker panel disagree<\/p>\n

Hotels of horror: Shocking tales of staff colluding to murder guests<\/p>\n

Stolen jewellery: Patience Jonathan\u2019s ex-aides rot in jail as court adjourns case 40 times<\/p>\n

How scavenger triggered military grenade explosion in Lagos<\/p>\n

We didn\u2019t approve Imo acting Chief Judge \u2013 NJC<\/p>\n

Why kidnappers remain ruthless despite military crackdown \u2014Retired generals<\/p>\n

Ogun community accuses IBEDC of diverting power to private companies<\/p>\n

Lagos man disappears after police arrest<\/p>\n

Anambra native doctors remanded for aiding criminals<\/p>\n

Nigeria receives one million meningitis vaccine doses<\/p>\n

Ojulari resumes as NNPLC appoints new team<\/p>\n

Group petitions minister over abduction, forced conversion of Christian teenager<\/p>\n

Release detained members, or face legal action, Shi’ites tell FG<\/p>\n

Otti laments fire service failure in Aba blaze, orders probe<\/p>\n

FIRS staff member forfeits Abuja, Kano property to FG<\/p>\n

Scavenger dies, three hospitalised as military grenade explodes in Lagos<\/p>\n

Three foreigners arrested in Nasarawa illegal mining site raid<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Court Sentences Man for Money Laundering, Orders Forfeiture of $40,000<\/p>\n

Community Leaders Laud Soludos Achievements in Anambra, Endorse Him for Second Term<\/p>\n

Court Stops Pro-Wike Rally in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

To Guarantee Credible Financial Reporting, FRC, NADP Advocate More Actuarial Professionals in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Report: Arik Air Airlifted 2.2m Passengers in 2024, Operated 10,699 Flights<\/p>\n

Wike Queries Abuja Universitys Acquisition of 1,000 Hectares of Land, Says Its Unfuturistic<\/p>\n

Ibas Seeks Senate Support for Successful Administration in Rivers<\/p>\n

NJC Distances Self from Imo Acting CJ Appointment<\/p>\n

Flutterwave Launches Send App in Ghana<\/p>\n

Ogun Cracks Down on Criminals, Lights Up Sagamu Interchange, Clears Shanties<\/p>\n

Tinubu Appoints Ayo Sotinrin Bank of Agriculture MD<\/p>\n

Shiites Threatens Legal Action against FG, Army over Alleged Continued Detention of 60 Minors, Others<\/p>\n

US Calls for Transparency, Fairness, Due Process in Edo Election Appeal<\/p>\n

Anambra Guber Race: APGA, APC, PDP Hold Primaries Today<\/p>\n

Spotify Paid Nigerian, South African Artists $59m in 2024<\/p>\n

Umahi Announces Reopening of Lagos Independence Bridge after Repairs<\/p>\n

Court Fixes April 10 for Hearing in Suit Seeking Ibas Sack as SoleAdministrator<\/p>\n

After SCourt Ruling on LPs National Chairman, Abure, Nenadi Claim Victory<\/p>\n

Court Sentences Man for Money Laundering, Orders Forfeiture of $40,000<\/p>\n

NJC Not Involved in Imo Acting CJs Appointment<\/p>\n

Suspension: Court Restrains Akpabio, Akpoti-Uduaghan, Others from Speaking with Media<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Briech UAS Collaboration Produces First Made-in-Nigeria Attack Drones Armed With Bombs, Missiles<\/p>\n

General Tsiga: Bandits Use us as Human Shields<\/p>\n

SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling<\/p>\n

Resignation, withdrawal mar Anambra APC guber primary<\/p>\n

LP: Reps caucus hail Abures ouster<\/p>\n

Bokkos: Nigerians being forced to get used to news of wanton killings Atiku tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics<\/p>\n

Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, kidnap passengers<\/p>\n

Jonathan disowns youth empowerment initiative promising N10m to beneficiaries<\/p>\n

Nigerians get technology application to tackle online fraud<\/p>\n

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed resigns as Tinubus political adviser<\/p>\n

Im not behind satanic rally in Akwa Ibom Akpabio<\/p>\n

GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Anambra 2025: Labour Party suspends guber primary indefinitely<\/p>\n

Vandals steal over N20b substation equipment in Imo community – TCN<\/p>\n

Lisabi 2025: Adams urges FG to harness tourism potential to boost economy<\/p>\n

Bassey laid foundation for development of Calabar Municipality Mayor<\/p>\n

Aerospace firm plans MRO facility at Gateway Airport<\/p>\n

Ogun cracks down on criminals, lights up Sagamu Interchange<\/p>\n

Wike commissions solar-powered market in Abuja<\/p>\n

Canada loses jobs for first time in 3 years as US tariffs bite<\/p>\n

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Killings in Benue\/Plateau by armed herdsmen deserve attention as Uromi incident \u2014MBF, CONYL, PIDAN, IDA voice out<\/p>\n

Suspected armed herdsmen kill 2 commuters, abduct 13 others in Benue<\/p>\n

My girl friend masterminded my attack by cultists, robbed me of N15.5m \u201435-yr-old man<\/p>\n

Supporters trekked seven hours to welcome Sen Natasha \u2014Activist, SDP Press Secretary<\/p>\n

How Trump\u2019s new tariffs may pay Nigeria \u2014 Experts<\/p>\n

Uromi Killing: Untold story of how villagers identified some of them as kidnappers before lynching<\/p>\n

Labour Party dispute deepens as Supreme Court sacks Abure as National Chairman<\/p>\n

Umahi reopens Independence Bridge in Lagos, promises permanent fix soon<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s political adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, resigns<\/p>\n

Court orders final forfeiture of Abuja, Kano property linked to FIRS staff member<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s tariff: Oil price slides 6.8% to $69.90 per barrel<\/p>\n

Bitcoin drops to $82,000 after Trump\u2019s tariff announcement<\/p>\n

Canada retaliates with 25% tariff on some US auto imports<\/p>\n

6 banks pay over N751bn tax to govt in 2024<\/p>\n

UK stock markets plunge in biggest daily fall amid Trump tariff<\/p>\n

Future of Nigeria lies in exporting skills abroad \u2014 Ayodele<\/p>\n

Cyber security expert seeks collaboration to combat growing threats<\/p>\n

Suspected gunmen kidnap Ebonyi govt female official<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Tinubu urged to declare state of emergency in Zamfara<\/p>\n

China to impose additional 34% tariffs on US goods from April 10<\/p>\n

Akpabio seeks public retraction, apology from senators Natasha, Abbo; threatens legal action<\/p>\n

Penchant for imported goods frustrating Nigerias industrial drive ICAN<\/p>\n

Learn from Norths response to Uromi killings, Yoruba groups tell South-West leaders<\/p>\n

Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon strike<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gunmen Attack Benue Links Bus, Kill 2, Abduct 13<\/p>\n

Meningitis: Nigeria Gets 1m GAVI-funded Vaccines<\/p>\n

Supreme Court Removes Abure, Affirms Nenadi Usman As LP Chair<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Atiku, Governors Mourn Sheikh Idris Tanshi<\/p>\n

Ojulari Resumes At NNPC, Names 8-man Team<\/p>\n

Cheap Foodstuffs: How Fake Charity Organisation ‘Scammed’ Kano Residents<\/p>\n

Tinubu Names Abdulsalam As MD Ajaokuta Steel Company<\/p>\n

Supreme Court Removal Of Abure Tonic For Party’s Stability, Say LP Reps<\/p>\n

Grenade Explosion Kills Scavenger, Injures 3 Others In Lagos<\/p>\n

Umahi Threatens Legal Action Against Businesswoman Who Accused Him Of Unpaid Contracts, Sexual Harassment<\/p>\n

It’s Victory For Rule Of Law’, Nenadi Usman Reacts To Abure’s Sack As LP Chair By S’Court<\/p>\n

FCT Minister Faults UniAbuja’s Massive Land Acquisition Without Dev’t<\/p>\n

Court Sentences 33-yr-old Man To 84 Years Jail Term For Robbery, Attempted Murder<\/p>\n

Benue Community Seeks Action Against Kidnapping<\/p>\n

TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Attack on Defence Minister, Badaru, targeted at Tinubu, Arewa group alleges<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints Nasir Abdulsalam as new AjaokutaSteelMD<\/p>\n

8 practical tips to help you adjust to new environment faster<\/p>\n

8 common foods that can cause food poisoning<\/p>\n

Shi’ites threatens to sue FG, Nigerian Army over ‘detention of over60members<\/p>\n

NNPC names new eight-man senior management team<\/p>\n

Uzodimma has no approval to appoint acting Imo CJ ‘ NJC<\/p>\n

FG to boost entrepreneurship with more jewellery-making centres’Alake<\/p>\n

Customs issues first PAAR under B’Odogwu trade management system<\/p>\n

Gov Otu cancels approved leave extension, returns to duty<\/p>\n

US urges transparency, due process in Edo election appeal process<\/p>\n

DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over 20 killed in Plateau villages in one week Community leader<\/p>\n

PDP rejects Edo Guber tribunal judgment<\/p>\n

Senatorial Recall: Natasha thanks INEC for upholding justice<\/p>\n

How we decimated terrorists, oil thieves -Defence<\/p>\n

Senators, Reps must account for constituency budgets- Femi Falana<\/p>\n

NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding and deportation of Nigerian passengers<\/p>\n

Vice President Shettima Arrives in Dakar for Senegals 65th Independence Anniversary<\/p>\n

Shettima expected back in Nigeria today after attending Senegals 65th Indp. Anniv.<\/p>\n

NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Customs confirm issuance of first pre-arrival assessment report<\/p>\n

First Lady flags off Womens Volleyball Club Tourney in Abuja<\/p>\n

Transfer: Napoli in talks with Man Utd, Chelsea over Osimhen<\/p>\n

Trump tariffs send global stocks crashing for second consecutive day<\/p>\n

FG moves to activate climate change fund<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Three feared killed, many kidnapped in Benue bus attack<\/p>\n

Fubaras kinsmen urge Tinubu to reverse Rivers emergency rule<\/p>\n

Abure: LP caretaker committee lauds Supreme Court<\/p>\n

The role of wearable tech in football training<\/p>\n

2027: PDP chieftain backs Tinubus re-election, clashes with Diri over coalition plans<\/p>\n

Funke Akindele shares throwback amid Ijoba Landes online drama<\/p>\n

HERALD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Nollywood Actors Segun Arinze and Emeka Ike End Age-Long Feud<\/p>\n

Actress Regina Chukwu Shares Her Greatest Regret<\/p>\n

How to Make Your Pet an Instagram Star (Because They Deserve Fame More Than You Do)<\/p>\n

7 Hidden iPhone Features You Didn’t Know Existed (Because Apple Loves Secrets)<\/p>\n

How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse (Without Losing Your Mind or Your Face)<\/p>\n

Why Are We So Obsessed with True Crime<\/p>\n

Trump Sued Over Chinese Import Tariffs<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why Nigeria has lowest GDP Ratio globally Shettima<\/p>\n

Ill sign your condolence registers, Wike tells those wishing him dead<\/p>\n

Hoodlums vandalize major gas pipeline in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Court stops Natasha, Akpabio from media interviews<\/p>\n

Northern govs Chair mourns Bauchi Cleric, Dr Abdulaziz<\/p>\n

Court halts pro-Wike rally in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Why Presidents and Vice Presidents Should Rarely Travel Together<\/p>\n

Supreme Court nullifies judgment recognising Abure as LP national chair<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zamfara Gov. calls for unity, cooperation among people<\/p>\n

Three Towers Affected As Ikeja West-Osogbo 330KV Line Trip<\/p>\n

Gov Sule wins verbatim magazines award, highlights transparency, prudence as hallmark of leadership<\/p>\n

Supreme Court Ruling Ends Labour Party Leadership Crisis, Reinforces Democracy<\/p>\n

Ph.D holder works as cleaner at Ebonyi state varsity, Mgt reacts<\/p>\n

Senate Presidents Office denounces assassination allegations as malicious falsehoods<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

FG, Arete sign pact to float $27.3mn LNG project in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Experts reject continued Naira devaluation policy<\/p>\n

CBN mops up N1.7trn in one month to tame FX volatility<\/p>\n

Stock market drops by 0.14% in holiday shortened week<\/p>\n

CBN may ease off net reserves accumulation to hold naira at N1450 ‘ JPMorgan<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Full list of African countries hit with Trump’s tariffs<\/p>\n

Nigeria contributed N247 billion to sovereign wealth fund in 2024<\/p>\n

AWB report calls for gender balance in Nigerian health leadership<\/p>\n

Beyond barrels & balance sheets: The investor relations revolution Nigeria’s national energy giant must lead<\/p>\n

Naira falls sharply after Trump’s trade tariff<\/p>\n

IMF endorses Nigeria’s single window trade project amid economic reforms<\/p>\n

Cut your coat according to your income: A cardinal rule for financial success<\/p>\n

DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Insecurity in Nigeria ‘ A Failure Due To Government’s Complicity<\/p>\n

How Labake Olododo Star, Fuad Adigun Stands Tall Among Nollywood Giants<\/p>\n

Ministry, A Calling, Not A Career ‘Gospel Minister, Ayodeji Ebadan<\/p>\n

Kanye West Confirms Split From Wife Bianca Censori<\/p>\n

INEC Presents Wards, Polling Units Delineation Report To Delta Ethnic Groups<\/p>\n

PDP, lghodalo’s Appeal Will Crash At Appellate Court, Says Okpebholo<\/p>\n

Comrade Sunday Ndidi Enujeke Remains Delta HOSTCOM Chairman:<\/p>\n

NNPC Ltd Announces New Senior Management Team<\/p>\n

Wike Reaffirms Govt Ownership Of IBB Golf Club, Urges Unity Among Trustees<\/p>\n

Change Of Baton: Ojulari Takes Over From Kyari<\/p>\n

Idris Suspends Perm Sec Over High Number Of Homosexuals, Lesbians Claim<\/p>\n

Our Outlined Policies Require Your Legislative Backing, Ibas Begs Senate<\/p>\n

Umahi Reopens Independence Bridge After Emergency Repairs, Explains Closure<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

One Dead, Three Injured As Bomb Explosion Rocks Idi-Araba, Lagos<\/p>\n

Tinubu Appoints Abdulsalam MD Of Ajaokuta Steel Company<\/p>\n

Wike Hints At Reviewing UniAbujas Large Expanse Of Undeveloped Land<\/p>\n

Power Supply Disrupted In Parts Of Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Others<\/p>\n

NNPCL: Ojulari Takes Over From Kyari, Announces New Senior Mgt Team<\/p>\n

Bokkos Killings: Atiku Faults Tinubus Security Framework<\/p>\n

Nigeria Receives Over 1m Gavi-Funded Meningitis Vaccines<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nigerians anxious as Lassa fever, meningitis, diphtheria kill many in few months<\/p>\n

EFCC arraigns Sierra Leonean for non-declaration of $90,000 at airport<\/p>\n

Anambra: 3 native doctors arraigned for \u2018rit*al killings\u2019<\/p>\n

FG re-opens Independence Bridge after all-night emergency repairs<\/p>\n

LP crisis deepens as Supreme Court sacks Abure<\/p>\n

Equity market remains bearish, sheds N8bn<\/p>\n

Natashgate: Court bars Akpoti-Uduaghan, Akpabio, Imasuem, others from media interviews<\/p>\n

China announces retaliatory 34% tariff on U.S. imports<\/p>\n

Kidnapping: Self-determination groups in South-west clamour for state police<\/p>\n

Police confirm kidnap of Ebonyi development center coordinator<\/p>\n

2027: South-east SDP woos Obi, Atiku, others, affirms support for NWC<\/p>\n

FG to boost value-addition with more jewelry centres \u2013 Alake<\/p>\n

Failed Natasha recall: KOCEPA commends INEC for terminating process<\/p>\n

Alleged assassination: Natasha serial accuser suffering from lying complex \u2013 Akpabio<\/p>\n

Nigerians anxious as Lassa fever, meningitis, diphtheria kill many in few months<\/p>\n

Tinubu appoints Nasir Naeem Abdulsaam as Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company<\/p>\n

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