{"id":31357,"date":"2025-05-01T06:13:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T06:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31357"},"modified":"2025-05-01T06:13:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T06:13:47","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-1-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31357","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 1 May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trumps Tariffs: US GDP Shrinks to 0.3% From 2.4 per cent in Q1, Dow Tumbles 400 Points<\/p>\n

Stock Market Appreciates by N3.73trn in Four Months<\/p>\n

Senate Summons Lafarge Over Planned 88.3% Shares Divestment in Cement Firm<\/p>\n

Lokpobiri: NNPC, Caverton, Stenabulk JV Will Ensure In-country Revenue Retention<\/p>\n

Edun: FG on Verge of Finalising N1.5tn Highway Concessioning Initiative<\/p>\n

Stock Market Down N117bn on Profit-taking in MTN, 19 Others<\/p>\n

Budget Deficit: FG Accesses N2.5trn from Bond Market in Four Months<\/p>\n

MOFI, Shelter Afrique Sign MoU on Structured Financing for N1tn Real Estate Investment Fund<\/p>\n

Shettima: Tinubu Ready to Unlock Nigerias Full Potential as Leading Force in Africa<\/p>\n

Kano to Spend N51.5 Billion for Infrastructure, Education, Others<\/p>\n

NDLEA to Military: We Will Make it Very Difficult for Terrorists, Criminals to Access Hard Drugs<\/p>\n

Former Military Gov of South Eastern State, General Paul Omu, Dies at 85<\/p>\n

May Day: Akpabio, Atiku Hail Nigerian Workers, Say They Are Engine Propelling the Nation<\/p>\n

Investors Write President Tinubu, Seek Intervention Over $250m Investment Loss<\/p>\n

Nigerian Universities Hit 295 After Licensing of 11, as FG Harps on STEM<\/p>\n

Genital Mutilation: African Women Lawyers Decry Violations of Rights of Girls, Boys<\/p>\n

Tinubu, Katsina Stakeholders to Brainstorm on Security, Other Challenges<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Stop Smear Campaigns Against Matawalle, Says GON<\/p>\n

Nigeria to Host 4th AU MSME Forum in June<\/p>\n

Alleged Money Laundering: Court Orders Achimugus Release on EFCCs Administrative Bail<\/p>\n

Foundation Seeks Sensitisation on Use of Pedestrian Bridges in FCT Highways<\/p>\n

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

EFCC declares foreigner wanted over CBEX investment fraud<\/p>\n

Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu within 24hrs<\/p>\n

Hurricane Tinubu: PDP NWC, govs meet next week to avert defections<\/p>\n

Obi doesn\u2019t need PDP, Atiku coalition to defeat Tinubu \u2013 NLC<\/p>\n

May Day push: Labour demands wage review to ease cost-of-living crisis<\/p>\n

Killings: FG unveils grazing reserve in Plateau<\/p>\n

Delineation: Ijaw, Urhobo warn against altering INEC report<\/p>\n

Cross River Assembly seeks mining reforms for community protection<\/p>\n

Edo dethrones three traditional rulers for violating extant laws<\/p>\n

NJC suspends three judges for judicial misconduct<\/p>\n

Abia repays N72bn of N138bn debt, plans $1.3bn on medical city – Otti<\/p>\n

BREAKING: NJC orders Uzodimma to reverse Imo Acting CJ\u2019s appointment<\/p>\n

Alaafin\u2019s wife motivates 469 Oyo nursing college graduates<\/p>\n

Oborevwori named Delta APC leader as defections hit C\u2019River PDP<\/p>\n

24,000 Osun farmers fear eviction, seek Adelekes intervention<\/p>\n

Over 42,000 Osun students receive free eye care, surgeries<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Court reinstates suspended Edo LG chairman<\/p>\n

Smart farming: NiMet to help Northern farmers with weather-based App<\/p>\n

Alake urges NIPSS to formulate transformative policies for Nigeria<\/p>\n

CBEX resumes operations despite SEC ban, N1.2tn EFCC probe<\/p>\n

UK speaks on Briton arrested in Nigeria for arms deal<\/p>\n

NANS warns against false leadership claims, slams political interference<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Northern group backs calls for self-defence<\/p>\n

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

2027: North populationll determine winner of presidential election ACF<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom Gov hints at possible defection<\/p>\n

Wikes aide Olayinka slams Dele Momodu as Atikus paid ally amid PDP crisis<\/p>\n

Lawyers call on US, international community to intervene in suspension of Gov Fubara<\/p>\n

Achimugu: EFCC upholds bail conditions as court orders her release<\/p>\n

May Day: NLC demands action on economic hardship, slams Tinubus unfulfilled promises<\/p>\n

Nigerias N1.5 trillion HDMI road project nears completion Finance Minister<\/p>\n

Warri wards delineation: Ijaw and Urhobo leaders call for thorough probe into arms smuggling by British army officer, others<\/p>\n

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

Nigerians have the worst governments, says Davido<\/p>\n

Presidency calls for law to criminalise fake news<\/p>\n

South South APC slams Natasha over satirical apology to Akpabio<\/p>\n

Court dissolves teachers marriage over wifes stubbornness, sexual starvation<\/p>\n

Tinubu to unveil worlds biggest cotton factory in Ogun Abiodun<\/p>\n

Rivers govt meets labour unions, pledges commitment to welfare<\/p>\n

Why Aisha Achimugu may stay longer in custody- EFCC<\/p>\n

UNICEF partners FG, states to reach unimmunised children<\/p>\n

FG to boost healthcare access in underserved communities<\/p>\n

Urban slums face rising child worm infections, says NIMR<\/p>\n

Local manufacturing of critical health commodities key to drug security<\/p>\n

Delta distributes insecticide-treated mosquito nets in councils<\/p>\n

FG, Emirates strike deal to stimulate inbound tourism<\/p>\n

Experts highlight role of intellectual property in business success<\/p>\n

Aiyedatiwa hinges devt projects on Tinubus fiscal support for states<\/p>\n

Police arrest eight over cult-related killings in Yabatech<\/p>\n

Tinubu made 2025 Hajj affordable for many Nigerians, says Shettima<\/p>\n

Bayelsa governor vows to sack appointees over 2027 election<\/p>\n

How to apply for tinted glass permit Police<\/p>\n

Corruption: Dont blame political elites alone, ICPC tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

27th Convocation: Oyo nursing college graduates 469<\/p>\n

Appeal Court jails professor for electoral fraud in favour of Akpabio<\/p>\n

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

FG to finalise N1.5trn road concession project \u2013 Edun<\/p>\n

Constitutional interpretation: Fagbemi plays politics with the rule of law, by Olu Fasan<\/p>\n

ACF decries killings in north, maltreatment of northerners in South<\/p>\n

CBEX: EFCC declares foreigner wanted<\/p>\n

Court sentences Portable to three months imprisonment<\/p>\n

PDP to Akwa Ibom Governor: Don\u2019t flee, we\u2019re putting our house in order<\/p>\n

How Wike frustrated Peter Obi out of PDP \u200a\u2014\u200a Dele Momodu<\/p>\n

Customs intercept N912bn worth of contrabands, high-tech drones, illegal medicals<\/p>\n

Naira depreciates to N1,615\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

CBN\u2019s policies that trigger Fitch Ratings\u2019 credit upgrade for Nigeria<\/p>\n

NNPC: Mele Kyari\u2019s men sacked in major restructuring<\/p>\n

FG sets up committee to tackle trailer, tanker road accidents<\/p>\n

Police reactivate digital tinted glass permit system<\/p>\n

Defections: Abba Moro attributes PDPs worsening crisis to Atikus inaction<\/p>\n

Alleged Naira Abuse: Socialite E-Money released from EFCC custody<\/p>\n

Defections: PDP goes to court, says APCll soon implode<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria Targets 95% Digital Literacy By 2030<\/p>\n

Nigeria Committed To ‘Gas By Freight’ Delivery ‘ Coordinator<\/p>\n

US Tariffs Hit Output In Chinese Factories<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s Enemies Will Soon Feel Impact Of New Army Tactics, COAS Assures<\/p>\n

Court Orders Immediate Release Of Achimugu From EFCC Custody<\/p>\n

Insecurity: North Central Governors Mull Joint Operations<\/p>\n

Foreign Investors Write Tinubu Over ‘$250m Investment Loss<\/p>\n

UBEC Hails Kwara Gov As Pacesetter For Projects Execution<\/p>\n

Cultism War: Okpebholo Warns Landlords Against Housing Cultists, Kidnappers<\/p>\n

May Day: Akpabio Hails Resilience Of Nigerian Workers<\/p>\n

Court Reinstates Sacked Edo LG Boss<\/p>\n

Legal Scholar Warns Agbakoba Against ‘Legal Missteps’ In Akpabio-Natasha Case<\/p>\n

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

NDIC clinches first, third places at 2024 Federal Public Service Innovation competition<\/p>\n

Senate summons Lafarge Africa Plc over alleged divestment of shares<\/p>\n

Lagos releases N130bn subsidy intervention to 18.5 million residents<\/p>\n

Court faults Okpebholo, orders immediate reinstatement of Akoko-Edo LG boss<\/p>\n

Court bars Delta Revenue Taskforce from highways<\/p>\n

What Akwa Ibom needs is good leadership ‘ Gov Eno<\/p>\n

Surrender or face renewed firepower ‘ Army warns internal, external aggressors<\/p>\n

Borno, Adamawa lawmakers to fast track law establishing social protection agencies<\/p>\n

Alake charges NIPSS to craft policies for mental attitude regeneration<\/p>\n

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

Government restrictions on civic space threatening democracy Ajaero<\/p>\n

MAY DAY: Nigerian workers drive progress, foster economic vitality, sustain national development PRP<\/p>\n

May Day: Workers are engine propelling Nigeria towards prosperity Atiku<\/p>\n

NDIC attributes success in public service competition to technology deployment, creative thinking<\/p>\n

Dele Momodu will sing differently if Atikus money stops Wikes Aide<\/p>\n

School Feeding: FG Disassociates From Fraudulent Organisations Issuing Fake Award Contracts<\/p>\n

Nigeria, UK partner on migration, border security, criminal justice reform<\/p>\n

Power sourge ignites fire burnt parts of Jos main market<\/p>\n

Court orders Aisha Achimugus release on EFCCs administrative bail<\/p>\n

2027: North Central Supports Shettima As Vice President<\/p>\n

FG describes Kwara Gov AbdulRazaq as pacesetter for UBECs project executions<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Okpebholo commences demolition of properties connected to kidnapping<\/p>\n

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

Galatasaray reinforce desire to keep Osimhen permanently<\/p>\n

Ronaldos Al Nassr dumped from Asian Champions League final<\/p>\n

2027: Norths population will determine winner of presidential election ACF<\/p>\n

Navy rescues 99 from drowning in Rivers<\/p>\n

Yabatech not involved in illegal students loan deduction, says management<\/p>\n

APC forum rejects calls to replace Shettima, backs Tinubu-Shettima 2027 ticket<\/p>\n

FG warns public against online employment scam<\/p>\n

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

Davido Declares Himself Unrivalled in Afrobeats on Ebro Show<\/p>\n

Falcons Fined $250,000 Over Shedeur Sanders Prank Call Incident<\/p>\n

How to Quit a Job Without Burning Bridges: A Graceful Exit Guide<\/p>\n

Atiku Distances Himself from Okowa’s Defection, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: Igbinedion Declares Support for Southern Candidate, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP<\/p>\n

Dalung Blasts Defections to APC, Says Moves Motivated by Fear, Not Patriotism<\/p>\n

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

2027: ACF gives conditions for Norths support<\/p>\n

RMAFC plans new allocation formula, remuneration for public servants<\/p>\n

FG tasks traditional rulers to promote everlasting peace<\/p>\n

Gun runner arrested by DSS not serving member of UK Armed Forces British High Commission<\/p>\n

NJC suspends 3 judges, reverses Imo acting CJs appointment<\/p>\n

FG licenses 11 new private universities<\/p>\n

$79.5bn loss: FIRS prays court to dismiss Binances application to vacate order<\/p>\n

Bank customers to pay N6 on every SMS transaction alert from today<\/p>\n

N70,000 minimum wage not enough Workers<\/p>\n

N\/Central governors mull joint security operations<\/p>\n

Navy rescues 99 passengers from boat mishap in Rivers<\/p>\n

Kano approves N51.5bn for key projects, programmes<\/p>\n

FCT community pharmacists seek soft loans to boost services<\/p>\n

Flood: FCTA to barricade access road to Lokogoma<\/p>\n

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to multilateralism at BRICS foreign ministers meeting<\/p>\n

Nigeria requires $410bn to achieve energy transition Bagudu<\/p>\n

FG restates commitment to 70,000 km gas-by-freight corridor<\/p>\n

Customs intercepts N921bn medicaments, others at Lagos port<\/p>\n

Experts canvass womens financial inclusion, health insurance to boost economy<\/p>\n

Nigeria selected to advance digital trade for women exporters<\/p>\n

Kaduna targets 3m bank accounts by 2025 Gov Sani<\/p>\n

Amid market uncertainty, MTN increases investment in CAPEX<\/p>\n

2027: INEC moves to strip President of power to appoint commissioners<\/p>\n

Germany, Nigeria to drive increased political participation of women<\/p>\n

Rivers emergency rule shows you can impeach president with voice vote -NaAllah<\/p>\n

2027: INEC seeks to strip president of power to appoint electoral commissioners<\/p>\n

2027: N\/Central APC stakeholders urge Tinubu to retain Shettima<\/p>\n

MAN, ports stakeholders oppose 4% FOB levy reintroduction<\/p>\n

FG licenses 11 new private universities<\/p>\n

NPA, PEBEC make large-scale push to improve port efficiency, ease of doing business<\/p>\n

FG seeks new financing model for Hajj<\/p>\n

Insecurity getting worse in the north ACF<\/p>\n

SPOTTED: Top Nigerian judges document used for selling shawarma in Chad<\/p>\n

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

Blackmail Attempt By American Lady On Keyamos Family Hits The Rocks<\/p>\n

More Feathers To The Cap Of The Peoples Governor, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah<\/p>\n

SPECIAL REPORT- Stakeholders usher new hope for economic development of Oji River LGA<\/p>\n

Stakeholders meet to unlock Nigerias $1.9trn climate funding gap<\/p>\n

FG reaffirms innovation as catalyst for civil service transformation<\/p>\n

FCTA moves to avert contamination of Usuma Dam<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria’s self-destruction: Ethnic politics cripples progress<\/p>\n

Plateau killings : Enough is enough, Tinubu warns<\/p>\n

CBN supports institute to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Air traffic yet to hit pre-COVID heights on squeezed incomes<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s bond demand declines amid rate hike worries<\/p>\n

1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says<\/p>\n

Stock market rises by 0.13% in April<\/p>\n

Nigerians may soon pay over N2m for Australian study visa<\/p>\n

Peter Obi can win 2027 election without coalition, says NLC<\/p>\n

20 tech tools to boost productivity for work and life ‘ Expert recommendations<\/p>\n

NNPC appoints Idris, Obioma, sacks Port Harcourt refinery’s MD, 200 others<\/p>\n

NNPC sacks Mele Kyari’s allies in major restructuring<\/p>\n

Investors’ guide to tapping Nigeria’s planned tax credits<\/p>\n

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

UNICEF Calls For Enhanced Education, Investment In Immunisation To Safeguard Children’s Health<\/p>\n

Senior Partner, Candide-Johnson Law Practice Appointed As Trustee Of The Prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938<\/p>\n

Rep Ogah Petitions INEC, Wants Onyejeocha Prosecuted Over Alleged Constituency Result Forgery<\/p>\n

CAN President Urges National Reconciliation At NIREC Meeting, Calls For Mutual Trust To Foster Unity<\/p>\n

Wike’s Aide Flays Dele Momodu Over Allegations That FCT Minister Forced Obi Out Of PDP<\/p>\n

Justice Prevails: Court Orders Immediate Release Of Achimugu<\/p>\n

Workers’ Day: Ajadi Tasks Govts On Inflation Reduction, Improving Purchasing Power<\/p>\n

May Day: Atiku Salutes Workers, Says They’re The Engine Propelling Nigeria’s Prosperity<\/p>\n

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

FG Cautions 11 New Private Varsities Against Focusing On Social Science Courses<\/p>\n

Tinubu Poised To Make Nigeria Leading Force In Africa Shettima<\/p>\n

Workers Day: Akpabio Hails Nigerian Workers Resilience<\/p>\n

FG Commissions Defence Holdings Company Ltd<\/p>\n

Senate Summons Lafarge Africa Plc Over Proposed Divestment Of 83.8% Shares<\/p>\n

FG Commends Gov AbdulRazaqs Compliance With UBEC Rules<\/p>\n

Workers Day: Ekiti Workers Lament Insecurity, Economic Dwindling<\/p>\n

Okpebholo To Demolish Buildings Linked To Criminal Activities<\/p>\n

FG Moves To Fast-Track N1.5tn Private Sector Investment In Highway Roads<\/p>\n

DBN Secures Shareholders Approval For $2.5m Equity Stake In Youth Entrepreneurship Bank<\/p>\n

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

Trump\u2019s first 100 days: Elon Musk, others lose $300 billion<\/p>\n

Updated: Court orders EFCC to release socialite Aisha Achimugu in 24 hours<\/p>\n

How Cardoso\u2019s disciplined reforms, policy clarity are curtailing market distortions<\/p>\n

2027: President Tinubu has bright chance to be re-elected \u2013 Isa Nataro<\/p>\n

Lokpobiri attributes NNPCL, Caveeton, Stenabulk JV to petroleum industry reforms<\/p>\n

We need traditional institutions for virus-free society \u2013 Remi Tinubu<\/p>\n

Renewable energy: Reps to showcase expected outcome of 1st legislative confab<\/p>\n

We lost N1bn, 500 shops to Jos market midnight inferno \u2013 Traders<\/p>\n

FG introduces zinc rice to enhance nutrition safety in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria loses N118bn to gas flaring in 2 months\u2026<\/p>\n

Shell, NPDC, others to pay $141.9m penalties<\/p>\n

Breaking: Court sends Portable to prison<\/p>\n

FG warns against fake awards of contracts by fraudsters<\/p>\n

Alleged fraud: Court orders EFCC to release Aisha Achimugu<\/p>\n

2025: First Holdco nets 40.15% interest income in first quarter<\/p>\n

12 states get 42,000 life jackets to reduce boat mishaps<\/p>\n

NDIC top at 2024 public service innovation competition<\/p>\n

DBN, NSIA to set up $2.5m youth entrepreneurship investment bank<\/p>\n

Only SEC registration confers legitimacy to investment schemes Agama<\/p>\n

Alake tasks NIPSS course participants on attitudinal change<\/p>\n

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