{"id":31352,"date":"2025-04-29T05:14:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T05:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31352"},"modified":"2025-04-29T05:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T05:14:56","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-29-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31352","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 29 April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Massive power outage grounds trains, Internet in Spain, Portugal, France<\/p>\n<p>Hurricane Tinubu: More govs will join APC, Ganduje boasts<\/p>\n<p>Alleged fraud: Court orders businesswoman Achimugu\u2019s appearance<\/p>\n<p>NNPCL under fire as $897m Warri refinery revamp flops<\/p>\n<p>I left APC to build \u2018godfatherism-free\u2019 political alternative &#8211; El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>NNPCL under fire as $897m Warri refinery revamp flops<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu needs second term to complete reforms \u2013 Keyamo<\/p>\n<p>Police confirm deaths of four suspected Benue cultists<\/p>\n<p>FRSC blames speeding as eight killed in Anambra car crash<\/p>\n<p>Gender advocates hail death sentence for late Osinachi\u2019s husband<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns arraignment of Ponzi syndicate for alleged N3.5bn fraud<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian chemist bags US fellowship for pollution research<\/p>\n<p>Emefiele loses bid to reclaim 753-duplex estate<\/p>\n<p>Wanted CBEX promoter surrenders to EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere blames rising terrorism on foreign interests<\/p>\n<p>Taraba varsity lecturer urges Tinubu to review ECOWAS grazing protocol<\/p>\n<p>SDP not platform to settle scores with Tinubu, APC \u2013 Chieftain<\/p>\n<p>Iran blames negligence for port blast that killed 70<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias non-oil exports surged by 24.75% in Q1 2025<\/p>\n<p>Wanted CBEX promoter surrenders to EFCC<\/p>\n<p>ASUP slams rectors over trade union act misinterpretation<\/p>\n<p>Ogun warns Hajj pilgrims against banned items, sets airlift date<\/p>\n<p>NLNG unveils new scheme, pledges $1,300 each to 50 Rivers beneficiaries<\/p>\n<p>FG transfers two pro-chancellors<\/p>\n<p>INEC chairman calls for speedy electoral reforms<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG, States, LGs Share N4.9tn in Q1 as FAAC Allocation Rises by 44.7%<\/p>\n<p>NCS, Imo State Govt Forge Alliance to Launch AI Innovation Hub<\/p>\n<p>FG Seeks Capital Market Support to Achieve $1trn Economy<\/p>\n<p>Goldman: Foreign Investors Dumped $63bn in US Equities Since March<\/p>\n<p>FG, CSCS Seek Strong Financial Market Infrastructure for Sustainable Investment<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Hails Remo Stars FC on Historic NPFL Victory<\/p>\n<p>Liverpools Premier League Victory Parade Slated for May 26<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal Host PSG in Search of First Champions League Title<\/p>\n<p>NLNG Unveils VIBES as Economic Empowerment Strategy for Host Communities in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>CSOs Demand Independent Probe Into Killing of 183 Villagers in Benue, Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Ohanaeze: Biafra Agitators Ready to Dialogue with FG<\/p>\n<p>Okonkwo Warns Politicians Joining APC Will Regret It, Predicts Partys Implosion<\/p>\n<p>NDIC Disburses N46.6bn Liquidation Dividends to Depositors of Defunct Heritage Bank<\/p>\n<p>Naira Abuse Allegation: Court Remands Hip-Hop Artist Terry Apala in Prison<\/p>\n<p>Court Orders 54 Banks to Return N9.3bn Stolen by Hackers<\/p>\n<p>Court Orders Interim Forfeitureof Eagle Flush Operation Assets<\/p>\n<p>Conditions for the Application of Doctrine of Incorporation by Reference<\/p>\n<p>Transparency International Nigeria, CISLAC Boss Rafsanjani Backs Probe of NNPCL, Calls for Comprehensive Oil Sector Audit<\/p>\n<p>Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer Osinachis Husband to Death by Hanging<\/p>\n<p>2025 Hajj: Ogun Begins Airlift of Pilgrims May 12<\/p>\n<p>N Assembly, INEC Harp on Electoral Reform for Better Elections<\/p>\n<p>FG Set to Offset 5 Months Wage Award Arrears<\/p>\n<p>University Don, Ex Dep Gov Task FG on Agenda for Youths<\/p>\n<p>US Promises Support for Nigerias War Against Drug Trafficking<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDPs defections: Unprecedented political tsunami Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Defections to APC driven by Tinubus performance, not mere politics Gov Otu<\/p>\n<p>Osun commissioners dismiss claims of Adelekes planned detection to APC<\/p>\n<p>Coalition: Our focus is on opposition political groups, not political parties El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus economic reforms have liberated Nigerias economy from control of cabal, says Senator Adeola<\/p>\n<p>Hike in terrorism: Afenifere calls for urgent enforcement of anti-terrorism law and counter-terrorism strategy<\/p>\n<p>FG set to pay wage award arrears<\/p>\n<p>US INL commends NDLEA, offers more support, collaboration<\/p>\n<p>To proceed with Kanus trial is to declare war on justice itself IPOB<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio urges Global South unity at Rabat Parliamentary Forum<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa rally shooting: Pro-Tinubu group applauds security forces, insists on probe<\/p>\n<p>NCAA may consider review of N30m airport permit fee, other charges<\/p>\n<p>FG to sanction airports without permits starting January 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Court fines Anyanwu for stalling judgment in suit against PDP<\/p>\n<p>2027: INEC moves to strip presidents power to appoint RECs<\/p>\n<p>SDPs Adebayo urges defectors to uphold party ideology<\/p>\n<p>NASS, INEC harp on electoral reform for better elections<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke, Osun commissioners, others not dumping PDP Official<\/p>\n<p>Husband of late gospel singer Osinachi sentenced to death by hanging<\/p>\n<p>23 arrested, 180,000 litres recovered as military cracks down on Niger Delta oil thieves<\/p>\n<p>NURTW donates items to 700 orphans of deceased members in Yobe<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA arrests nine, seizes 2.635kg drugs during raid in Calabar<\/p>\n<p>Troops foil theft, arrest 23 suspects, recover 180,000 litres of oil products<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to host 3rd edition of African Defence, War Colleges forum<\/p>\n<p>Conclave to elect new pope starts May 7<\/p>\n<p>CREDICORP rolls out solar home systems for women<\/p>\n<p>FG to resume payment of wage award arrears<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian tech leader, Lois Ugbe, reflects on empowering communities across continents<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians are not lazy, neither ungrateful<\/p>\n<p>U.S. agency commends NDLEA for improved anti-drug campaign<\/p>\n<p>Group tasks Tinubu on proactive actions against insecurity<\/p>\n<p>CJN seeks tougher sanctions to check electricity-related deaths, injuries<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_3_host\">FCCPC orders IBEDC to refund consumers investment in transformers<\/div>\n<p>Speaker stresses role of digital influencers, reiterates commitment to FoI Act<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian leaders greed, selfishness fueling insecurity, poverty<\/p>\n<p>Land dispute: Kebbi community issues quit notice to firm<\/p>\n<p>Northern youths urge Tinubu to dump Shettima for Christian running mate<\/p>\n<p>37 cattle shot dead in Plateau community<\/p>\n<p>Suspected CBEX promoter surrenders to EFCC over alleged $1b fraud<\/p>\n<p>Three collapse as Shettima hands over APC structures to Oborevweri<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Conclave starts May 7, cardinals say new Pope must tackle abuse<\/p>\n<p>Russia willing to share counter-terrorism strategies with Nigeria \u2014Envoy<\/p>\n<p>7 mourners killed, others injured in fresh Boko Haram invasion of Chibok village<\/p>\n<p>Confusion trails alleged resignation, whereabouts of Niger State Deputy Governor<\/p>\n<p>2027 polls: INEC, PLAC differ over review of electoral laws<\/p>\n<p>Court orders Aisha Achimugu to honour EFCC invitation<\/p>\n<p>2027: PDP NWC meets today to consider governors\u2019 recommendations<\/p>\n<p>Defection to APC: Oborevwori, Okowa created political tsunami not seen before \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Osinachi: Why court sentenced husband 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Action On Legal Framework<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Urged To Pick Northern Christian VP In 2027<\/p>\n<p>New Pope: Cardinals Begin Secret Conclave May 7<\/p>\n<p>Poverty Worsened Under You In Anambra, Sanwo-Olu Blasts Obi<\/p>\n<p>Putin Announces Surprise 3-day Ceasefire<\/p>\n<p>Presidency, NGO Host Conference For Young Women In Leadership<\/p>\n<p>David Abioye Opens New Church 7 Months After &#8216;Retiring&#8217; From Oyedepo&#8217;s Winner&#8217;s Chapel<\/p>\n<p>Hold Operators Liable For 112 Electricity-related Deaths, 95 Injuries, CJN Tells Judges<\/p>\n<p>Shun Banditry, Criminal Activities, Miyetti Allah Tells Youths<\/p>\n<p>37 Visually Impaired Candidates Sit For 2025 UTME At Bauchi Centre<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Probes Discovery Of $86,500, 305,150 Riyals, &#8216;200 Cash At Kano Airport<\/p>\n<p>Defection: You&#8217;re Co-owners Of APC, Not Guests, VP Shettima Tells Oborevwori, Okowa, Others<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai In Kano, Says Defections Of Politicians To APC Exaggerated<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PenCom, NPC move to recover N1.3bn unpaid pension contributions for journalists<\/p>\n<p>Report of Niger deputy gov&#8217;s resignation, packing out of residence false&#8217;Aide<\/p>\n<p>Naira redesign: Court strikes out N1bn suit against Buhari, Emefiele, CBN<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu&#8217;s tax reforms will rescue economy from cabals &#8216; Senator Adeola<\/p>\n<p>Reps to recover N33.5m spent by Transport Ministry on unauthorised foreign trips<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke not defecting to APC &#8216; Osun govt<\/p>\n<p>Ohanaeze youths reject Tinubu&#8217;s composition of national census committee<\/p>\n<p>2025 UTME: Over 40 candidates nabbed for impersonation-JAMB<\/p>\n<p>Alaafin urged to extend hands of fellowship to other Yoruba Obas<\/p>\n<p>Four killed in rival cult clashes in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Peter Obi increased poverty in Nigeria &#8216; Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>Cardinals set to convene May 7 for new Pope&#8217;s election<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CSOs Urge UK Government to Collaborate on Probe of British Army Majors Alleged Role in Arms Trafficking in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Shettima Welcomes Delta Leaders to APC Family, Says You Belong Here<\/p>\n<p>Uzodinma: Wave of Defections Proves Nigerians Trust APCs Leadership<\/p>\n<p>Shettima Departs for Delta to Attend APC Mega Rally<\/p>\n<p>2027 Election: Only a United Opposition Can Defeat Tinubu Kenneth Okonkwo<\/p>\n<p>Police uncover hidden armoury in AIbom, arrest 72-year-old suspect<\/p>\n<p>Tragedy as four children die due to fathers resistance to Vaccines, Mother narrates experiences<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Court to resolve paternity dispute<\/p>\n<p>Alleged $2.6m, N3.5b fraud: court fixes May 5 for arraignment<\/p>\n<p>CBN revises foreign exchange sourcing, documentation rules for PAPSS<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Court hands death sentence to late gospel singer Osinachis husband<\/p>\n<p>Reps committee orders refund of N33.5m spent on unauthorised foreign trips<\/p>\n<p>We will create more jobs for youths, women to drive green economy -SGF<\/p>\n<p>Lagos police raise strike force to battle crime<\/p>\n<p>Speaker, others back bill seeking to establish an independent body to register, regulate political parties<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Residents flee as Boko Haram intensifies attacks on Adamawa villages<\/p>\n<p>Our story Victims narrate ordeal after rescue from Ghana trafficking ring<\/p>\n<p>PenCom to recover N1.3trn owed journalists by newspaper outfits<\/p>\n<p>Shariah council loses president, Sheikh Hadiyatullah<\/p>\n<p>FG denies okaying French military base in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu is isolated, says Baba Ahmed<\/p>\n<p>FCT: How to stop crashes at sloppy Dutsen-Tipper garage junction<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus renewed hope agenda working for FCT residents<\/p>\n<p>Why Putin announces 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine war, 1,159 days after<\/p>\n<p>Massive power outage hits Spain, Portugal<\/p>\n<p>Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias non-oil exports hit $1.7bn in Q1<\/p>\n<p>50.1% of Nigerians monthly income spent on food Report<\/p>\n<p>IMF, World Bank report: ActionAid, CISLAC task FG on fiscal discipline, budget oversight<\/p>\n<p>Transcorp Hotels grows revenue to N21.0bn in Q1<\/p>\n<p>NDIC warns depositors against unlicensed financial institutions<\/p>\n<p>FG tasks RMAFC on fiscal transparency, prudence in delivery of mandate<\/p>\n<p>Emefiele loses Bid to Reclaim Forfeited Abuja Estate<\/p>\n<p>FG directs WAEC, NECO to adopt full CBT by 2026, lauds JAMB coordination of UTME<\/p>\n<p>Late gospel singer Osinachis husband sentenced to death<\/p>\n<p>Kano: Judicial Commission suspends 2 Registrars, warns Sharia Court Judges<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sen. Natasha pens satirical apology to Sen. President Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>FG set to pay arrears of wage award<\/p>\n<p>CSOs Urge UK Government to Collaborate on Probe of British Army Majors Alleged Role in Arms Trafficking in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>FG hails JAMB for malpractice-free UTME, orders WAEC, NECO to adopt CBT by 2026<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers Storm Finance Ministry, Demand Probe into Mele Kyaris $4B Refineries Spending, Others<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s biggest firms feel heat of 77% energy cost jump<\/p>\n<p>Investors bullish on startups as FG reforms drive stability<\/p>\n<p>Why coalition cannot unseat Tinubu in 2027 &#8216; Keyamo<\/p>\n<p>Court dismisses Emefiele&#8217;s application to recover seized Abuja estate<\/p>\n<p>Delta can&#8217;t afford to work against Tinubu in 2027, says Oborevwori<\/p>\n<p>Poor diplomatic skills deny Nigeria huge investments &#8216; experts at American Corner roundtable in Port Harcourt<\/p>\n<p>Edun, Cardoso say Nigeria&#8217;s reforms gaining global traction<\/p>\n<p>We lost 3 staff in 2 months to poor leadership, poverty &#8216; 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