{"id":31361,"date":"2025-05-03T05:40:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T05:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31361"},"modified":"2025-05-03T06:00:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T06:00:27","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-3-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=31361","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 3 May 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy returns with Street Love as he drops his 8th studio album<\/p>\n<p>Davido gifts TikToker $5k for viral With You cover<\/p>\n<p>Annie Macaulay embraces her new status, dazzles fans at Headies awards<\/p>\n<p>You cant be bigger than the industry that brought you fame, Lancelot calls out Omotola, Genevieve, Jim Iyke, others<\/p>\n<p>#Endsars movement was one of the craziest moments of my life -Falz<\/p>\n<p>At 72, Mike Adenugas legacy continues to shape Nigerias entertainment landscape<\/p>\n<p>LP opposes coalition, moves to discipline Gov Otti, others<\/p>\n<p>China to establish Chinese Centre at UNIPORT Envoy<\/p>\n<p>LP crisis: Otti, others to face Abures disciplinary panel<\/p>\n<p>Navy hands over 3 suspects to DSS for illegal arms possession in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>I used my entire NYSC allowance for US visa application, got rejected Lady recounts<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus govt is a Nigerian not Yoruba govt, Afenifere declares<\/p>\n<p>Simon Ekpa will soon be repatriated, witness tells court<\/p>\n<p>Troops neutralize bandit leaders, recover arms in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Military nabs security personnel colluding with terrorists<\/p>\n<p>21 vehicles recovered as police arrest 1,600 suspects in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers recover arms in Zamfara bandits camp<\/p>\n<p>25 stray cattle recovered in Sokoto forest<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 95 suspected cultists, recover arms in Edo<\/p>\n<p>S&#8217;African mother found guilty of selling young daughter<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Nigeria 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Illicit Financial Flows in Africa<\/p>\n<p>Group Lauds NJC for Sanctioning Erring Judges, Calls for Sustained Momentum<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria is Becoming a Hotspot for Affiliate Marketing in Online Gambling<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Validates 2025 VNR Report on SDGs<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Introduces e-Visa, Digital Entry System May 2025<\/p>\n<p>CSOs Withdraw Petition Seeking Mele Kyaris Probe, Say Lawmaker Misled Them<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Charanchi, leader, Coalition of Northern Groups: Its a shame military generals paid ransom to free kidnapped colleague<\/p>\n<p>APGA ex-guber candidate dumps party, says it has lost national outlook<\/p>\n<p>SEDC: Igbo will give Tinubu over 70 percent vote in 2027 Kalu<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio: Natasha denies N200m bribery allegation, alleges manipulation by activist<\/p>\n<p>Power tussle: Obafemi-Owode LG chairman slams six months suspension on feuding Mowe Market leaders<\/p>\n<p>Rivers women stage walk-out, protest Ibas wife representing Senator Remi Tinubu<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Current INEC cannot deliver a free and fair election in 2027 -Nebo<\/p>\n<p>Abdullahi raises concern over alleged smear campaign targeting Natasha<\/p>\n<p>Stop harassing opposition members in Edo, PDP urges Okpebholo<\/p>\n<p>Abure-led LP NEC reaffirms his leadership, rules out 2027 coalition<\/p>\n<p>Baba-Ahmed warns Atiku against contesting for president in 2027<\/p>\n<p>Two Galadimas emerge as Sanusi, Bayero appoint new traditional titleholders<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue Ponzi scheme victims, arrest suspects in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>UK, Nigeria forge anti-fraud alliance to tackle financial crime<\/p>\n<p>43,830 jobs created in one year, says commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Malnutrition: FG, Harvest plus release zinc-fortified rice variety<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 3 Mpox-related deaths, 136 confirmed cases<\/p>\n<p>Student loans: ICPC makes u-turn, retracts claim of diversion<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria gets 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Davido<\/p>\n<p>Idris: Broadening Nigeria&#8217;s Information Highway @59<\/p>\n<p>NUJ Tasks Bauchi Govt On Casual Staff In State-owned Media<\/p>\n<p>Okpebholo Weaponising Fight Against Crime &#8216; Edo PDP<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: VeryDarkMan is in EFCC custody &#8216; Deji Adeyanju<\/p>\n<p>Ondo community regent vows to pursue development<\/p>\n<p>Natasha denies plotting with activist to accuse Akpabio of organ harvesting<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu commissions new housing scheme for Lagos judiciary<\/p>\n<p>Metro fibre project: Over one million subscribers linked to internet in one year &#8216; Lagos Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>UK: I want reconciliation with Royal Family, Prince Harry says after losingsecurityappeal<\/p>\n<p>Politicians are growing cultists as farmers grow crops&#8217;Adegoke, Chairman, Committee of Rectors of State Polytechnics<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NYSC DG warns Corps members against misconduct<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Women Stage Protest, Walk Out On Ibas Wife<\/p>\n<p>Workers are poorly paid in Nigeria, No need to pretend Laolu Akande<\/p>\n<p>Bamise: Lagos BRT driver sentenced to death by hanging<\/p>\n<p>Wike Has No PDP Faction In Bayelsa Party Spokesman, Ogoli<\/p>\n<p>LP NEC says Party wont join any coalition towards 2027<\/p>\n<p>Reps summon Benue, Zamfara govs, Assembly leaders over anarchy in states<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Social Media Influencer VeryDarkMan Arrested by Police in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Where Is Ejiro&#8221;: Inside the Alarming Rise of Abba&#8217;s Heart Ministries and the Social Media Cult Allegations<\/p>\n<p>2027: Baba-Ahmed Dismisses Claims of Rift Between Tinubu and Shettima<\/p>\n<p>Elon Musk&#8217;s DOGE Team Uncovers $330 Million in Loans to the Dead and Unborn<\/p>\n<p>CIA Urges Chinese Officials to Leak Secrets in New Social Media Campaign<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Defection just for political survival Rep Ogene<\/p>\n<p>Plateau attacks: How Plateau conflict cost herders over N300m in 2 months<\/p>\n<p>We found no weapon on Kanu during arrest- DSS<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu hails troops as gallant defenders of nation<\/p>\n<p>Major-General Paul Omu: A life of unwavering service to Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>NLC lauds Uba Sani for industrial harmony<\/p>\n<p>Ex-council chairman stabbed to death in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill 4 in Benue, abduct 4 in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>Israel kills 52,418 Palestinians, 118,091 injured<\/p>\n<p>CAN divided over attack on Seyi Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Sanusi appoints new Galadiman Kano, 4 others<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Launches SDGs Progress Report, Inclusive Data Plan to Fast Track 2030 Agenda<\/p>\n<p>FG to conclude N1.5trn road concession project<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG Tasked on Recognising Contributions of Student Union Icons to Democracy<\/p>\n<p>Northern group Demands Oby Ezekwesili Address Bribery Allegations<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus wife empowers 500 Rivers women with business tools<\/p>\n<p>Matawalle presides over DICON Governing Board meeting<\/p>\n<p>Minster links agriculture, blue economy to aquaculture, others<\/p>\n<p>Inter-ministerial Innovation Committee Tasked To Develop Trillion Dollars Economy In Ten Years, Says Minister<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Washington Mystics pick Nigerian-American Kiki Iriafen in WNBA Draft<\/p>\n<p>Youth group passes vote of confidence on Adeleke ahead of 2026 poll<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian doctors introduce AI-powered Precision Note to aid clinical documentation<\/p>\n<p>CBN recovers from loss reports N38.8 billion profit in 2024<\/p>\n<p>Consumer goods, industrial stocks fuel market&#8217;s N182bn gain<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fraud, Irregularities Hinder Payment Of Contractors For Supply Of 2024 Agricultural Inputs &#8216; Benue SSG<\/p>\n<p>World&#8217;s Tallest And Shortest Dogs Have Puppy Playdate In Idaho<\/p>\n<p>Weep Not Nigerians Because Your Tears Are Useless<\/p>\n<p>Social Media Erupts: Fans React To Wura&#8217;s Explosive And &#8216;Perfectly Tragic&#8217; Finale!<\/p>\n<p>ChopBelleful: Why GTCO Food And Drink Festival Is Lagos&#8217; Top Destination This Weekend<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Urges Governors To Shun Distractions, Focus On Delivering Results<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa: 24, 000 Students To Benefit From Free NECO Registration<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Gets Gavi $191m To Boost Nigerias Immunisation Drive<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Tinubu Pledges Advanced Equipment For Military<\/p>\n<p>PCNGI Begins Enforcement Of 40% Fare Reduction On CNG-Powered Taxis<\/p>\n<p>Workers Day: Diverted Sallah Gifts For LG, LGEA Staff Recovered Aliyu<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias Future In Obis Hands Sowunmi<\/p>\n<p>NCAA Summons Air Peace Over Flight Disruptions<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FGs move to revive textile industry<\/p>\n<p>Take-over call: Reps summon Benue, Zamfara govs, state assemblies<\/p>\n<p>Police nab 15 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