{"id":32959,"date":"2026-04-05T02:59:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T02:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32959"},"modified":"2026-04-05T02:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T02:59:59","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-5-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=32959","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 5 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\u2018You\u2019ve 48 hours to make deal or US will unleash Hell\u2019 \u2013 Trump warns Iran<\/p>\n

Russia evacuates 198 workers from Iran nuclear plant amid airstrike<\/p>\n

Resident doctors declare total strike over pay dispute<\/p>\n

Borno Police confirm killing of 4 personnel by Boko Haram<\/p>\n

Explosion hits pro-Israel centre in the Netherlands<\/p>\n

Israeli strikes kill two girls in southern Lebanon, soldier killed in battle<\/p>\n

Killings: Pateau police ban night grazing, mining<\/p>\n

Police repel cattle rustling, neutralise one bandit in Kebbi<\/p>\n

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani<\/p>\n

Easter: Corruption wont define Nigeria, well overcome it EFCC<\/p>\n

No attack on Bishop Kukahs residence, Sokoto Cathedral Army<\/p>\n

I regret not institutionalising whistle blower policy Kemi Adeosun<\/p>\n

Freda Francis to lead talks at The Aesthetic Show Lagos 2026<\/p>\n

Cancer: Blessing CEO rejects calls for apology, says N13m raised<\/p>\n

11 dead, 52 houses burnt in Nasarawa violence<\/p>\n

Two killed, 10 injured in lone crash in Gombe FRSC<\/p>\n

$6bn loan: YPP presidential aspirant, Filani seeks transparency, warns against rising debt<\/p>\n

Easter: NLC says Nigerians never signed up for suffering<\/p>\n

US-Israeli strike near Irans nuclear plant kills one<\/p>\n

Ortom denies 2027 senatorial ambition, labels viral reports false, misleading<\/p>\n

LASTMA probes alleged N100,000 extortion on coastal road<\/p>\n

ADC crisis highlights weak internal dispute resolution in political parties PAACA<\/p>\n

Rising fuel prices drive EV adoption in Nigeria Experts<\/p>\n

Surulere stakeholders to Gbajabiamila: Dont impose Desmond Elliot for 4th term<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill three in fresh night attack in Jos South<\/p>\n

Lagos announces road closures for Fanti Carnival<\/p>\n

Earthquake kills 8 members of same family in Afghanistan<\/p>\n

Hide, find water: Ex-airmen detail how to survive being shot down<\/p>\n

Economic Crisis, Killings: Youth leader raises alarm, warns APC ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

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

ADC crisis: Govs, lawmakers shelve defections<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition parties weigh election boycott<\/p>\n

Obi urges Nigerians to reject Tinubu over power failure<\/p>\n

ADC unveils international representatives network, targets Washington, London, others<\/p>\n

Mobile money global transactions cross $2tn<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets 230m Internet users with 5G<\/p>\n

My mother died in court after NDLEA denied her care, demanded N2m \u2014 Son<\/p>\n

2027: I\u2019ll support whoever emerges as ADC presidential candidate \u2013 Atiku<\/p>\n

Easter: Police deploy officers to churches nationwide<\/p>\n

Nigeria facing fiscal challenges, reforms yielding positive results \u2014 Budget office official<\/p>\n

JAMB refutes postponement notice, says UTME will hold as scheduled<\/p>\n

Energy costs drive global food prices higher<\/p>\n

Sokoto Senator resigns from APC, cites insecurity, hardship<\/p>\n

11 killed, 50 houses burnt in Nasarawa community clashes<\/p>\n

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

Edun: Yearly GDP Rise Not Enough to Lift Millions of Nigerians out of Poverty<\/p>\n

Again, Gunmen Kill Three, Injure One in Fresh Plateau Attack 48 Hours After Tinubu\u2019s Visit<\/p>\n

I Didn\u2019t Mean to Shoot Seun Okinbaloye, Wike Clarifies; Media Groups Protest<\/p>\n

Resident Doctors to Embark on Fresh Nationwide Strike Tuesday<\/p>\n

In Easter Messages, Atiku, Akpabio, Obi, Governors, Others Seek Prayers for Enduring Peace in Nigeria<\/p>\n

11 Killed, 52 Houses Destroyed as Violence Breaks Out in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Sokoto Diocese Debunks Alleged Attack on Kukah\u2019s Residence, Pastoral Centre<\/p>\n

Easter: Nigerians Never Signed up for Suffering, Says NLC, Decries Worsening Insecurity, Poverty<\/p>\n

Amid Liquidity Surge, Banks\u2019 Deposits with CBN Hit Record N128.9tn in March<\/p>\n

Boko Haram Kills 20 Loggers, Abducts Many in Borno<\/p>\n

Group Urges Deputy Speaker, Kalu to Contest Abia Governorship<\/p>\n

Navy Intercepts Illegal Consignment of Petroleum Products in Rivers, Rescues Kidnapped Victim<\/p>\n

Itsekiri Leaders Mourn Victor Wood<\/p>\n

Daniel Kanu Defends Abacha-era Role, Denies Prison Claims, Petitions IGP over Defamation<\/p>\n

Fear Grips Commuters as Gridlock Intensifies on Lokoja-Abuja Highway<\/p>\n

2027: Struggle for Senatorial Seat Unsettles Kwara Central<\/p>\n

2027: Electoral Violence a Grievous Offence, Kogi Police Warn<\/p>\n

UNICEF, FG Inaugurate GenU 9JA Secretariat to Expand Opportunities for Youth<\/p>\n

Middle-East crisis: How Tinubus Naira-for-Crude Policy Guarantees Supply Security in Nigeria<\/p>\n

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

Easter: NLC blames hardship on policy failures<\/p>\n

Northern Christians lament killings during holy season<\/p>\n

Taraba: Gov Kefas urges sacrifice and religious tolerance while felicitating Christians at Easter<\/p>\n

Jos massacre: Attackers studied residents Mutfwang<\/p>\n

Osimhen bags prestigious award in Turkey<\/p>\n

Crude oil production: FG eyes 2mbpd as output hits 1.84mbpd<\/p>\n

NRS takes over collection of mineral royalties<\/p>\n

Electricity subsidies swell as bailouts fail to deliver stable power<\/p>\n

CBN rallies banks, fintechs as digital payments surpass N1.07 quadrillion<\/p>\n

MASSOB urges international intervention amid alleged persecution<\/p>\n

Bishop Onaga links Nigerias worsening insecurity to Islamic caliphate agenda<\/p>\n

Monarchs killing, attack on traditional institution, peace, unity in Ebonyi -Nwifuru<\/p>\n

Neglect of pharmacy education can weaken Nigerias healthcare system, national security PSN<\/p>\n

Oba Akiolu, Chief Imam push discipline agenda for Nigerias progress<\/p>\n

Black Wednesday: Tears, outrage as Lagos traders killed by police are laid to rest<\/p>\n

Lamentations as rising fuel prices push up food cost, transport fares<\/p>\n

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

2027: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso plot APP, NDC as fallback parties<\/p>\n

Structure, visibility take centre stage at makeup talent show panel<\/p>\n

Easter: NLC demands responsive governance<\/p>\n

ADC launches global network to defend Nigerian democracy<\/p>\n

Derecognition: Ignore court order at your peril, INEC chairman tells ADC leaders<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Heavy U.S. tax burden looms over African teams<\/p>\n

Atiku camp slams Wike, warns of \u2018authoritarian drift\u2019 under Tinubu<\/p>\n

Tinubu commissions N73b Customs complex in Ogun to improve trade efficiency<\/p>\n

Tinubu assures Nigerians victory over terrorism, commissions Gateway Airport<\/p>\n

FG assures new national shipping line will become operational soon<\/p>\n

Resident Doctors begin nationwide strike Tuesday<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu Vows To Defeat Banditry, Terrorism At Ogun Airport Commissioning<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: Resident Doctors Declare Nationwide Strike From Tuesday<\/p>\n

Africa\u2019s Oil Success Demands Unity, Not Solo Efforts, NUPRC Boss Tells Continent\u2019s Regulators<\/p>\n

CBN Tightens Post-recapitalisation Stress Tests as Banks Begin Compliance<\/p>\n

Bribery, Rights Abuse Allegations Rock NDLEA Edo Command<\/p>\n

11 Killed, Dozens Of Houses Burnt In Nasarawa Communities\u2019 Clash<\/p>\n

Wike\u2019s Aide Clarifies Comment On Channels TV Anchor Seun Okinbaloye<\/p>\n

FCT Minister Wike\u2019s \u2018Shoot Seun\u2019 Remark Outrageous, Irresponsible \u2014 Oshoma<\/p>\n

Ogun Customs Records 266% Export Growth<\/p>\n

Local Awards Open Doors For Young Innovators In Anambra<\/p>\n

Easter: Nigeria Will Break Yokes Of Corruption \u2013 EFCC Chairman<\/p>\n

Oil Money Issues 7 Day Ultimatum To Blessing CEO For \u20a620m Refund Over Cancer Claims<\/p>\n

\u2018I Am Very Safe Here\u2019, Ghanaian President Mahama Asks Military ADC To Sit Down At Religious Event<\/p>\n

ADC Opens Foreign Outposts To Court Diaspora, International Support<\/p>\n

ADC Crisis: Appeal Court Erred, Should\u2019ve Ordered Accelerated Hearing Of Matter \u2014 Lawyer Oshoma<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Atiku: Ill Back Whoever Emerges ADC Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

Atiku: Wike\u2019s \u2018Shoot\u2019 Remark is a threat, not joke<\/p>\n

Aide: Wike never planned to shoot Okinbaloye<\/p>\n

Resident doctors declare indefinite nationwide strike<\/p>\n

ADC to INEC: Why Are You Singing From Same Hymn Book with APC<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Fresh killings in Plateau after Tinubus visit<\/p>\n

APC Takes Full Control of Gombe Assembly as Lone PDP Lawmaker Defects<\/p>\n

No Attack on Kukahs Residence, Pastoral Centre Catholic Diocese<\/p>\n

Billions lost as fire razes market, aluminum tower in Lagos<\/p>\n

Wikes threat to shoot journalist on live TV sparks outrage<\/p>\n

Dont Vote for Me: Obi Uses Tinubus Words Against Him as Power Crisis Worsens<\/p>\n

2027: Theres a plot to block Obis candidacy Obidient Movement<\/p>\n

Senior lawyer asks IGP to investigate arrest, torture of octogenarian<\/p>\n

11 killed, 52 houses destroyed as conflict breaks out in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Many trapped as three-storey building collapses in Abuja<\/p>\n

BON Returns with 2nd edition of Broadcasting awards<\/p>\n

Hayatu-Deen Raises Alarm Over INEC Actions, Warns of Democratic Erosion<\/p>\n

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

2027: ADC establishes special representatives network in key global capitals<\/p>\n

APC Chairman, Yilwatda visits Plateau attack victims, donates N15m<\/p>\n

Easter celebration: DG NOA tasks Nigerians on love, tolerance, unity<\/p>\n

Walson-Jack urges renewed commitment to service delivery at Easter<\/p>\n

TCN dismisses PHEDC claims, says transmission capacity now 8,700MW<\/p>\n

Repentant Boko Haram member kills CJTF member in Borno<\/p>\n

Troops arrest five suspected cattle rustlers, recover 31 cattle in Kebbi<\/p>\n

Mother, 4 daughters abducted in fresh Kaduna attack<\/p>\n

Troops foil IED attack, neutralize terrorists on MaiduguriKondugaKawuri road<\/p>\n

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

2027: I\u2019ll back whoever emerges ADC presidential candidate \u2013 Atiku<\/p>\n

Boko Haram kills four policemen in multiple attacks on Borno communities<\/p>\n

Bleak Easter celebrations over petrol price hike, travellers lament in Anambra<\/p>\n

Resident Doctors declare indefinite strike nationwide over pay dispute<\/p>\n

Obi queries Tinubu over power failure<\/p>\n

Bleak Easter celebrations over petrol price hike, travellers lament in Anambra<\/p>\n

Gunmen strike again in Jos, kill three<\/p>\n

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

Wikes Outburst Against Okinbaloye Reckless, Abuse Of Power Atiku<\/p>\n

Easter: Obi Likens Nigerias Poor Leadership To Christs Crucifixion<\/p>\n

Wike Never Threatened To Shoot Seun Okinbaloye Aide<\/p>\n

Police Nab Suspected Bandit Recruit In Kwara Border Operation<\/p>\n

Resident Doctors To Begin Strike Tuesday Over Scrapped Allowance<\/p>\n

2027: Oyo Guber Aspirant Charges Voters On PVC Registration<\/p>\n

Easter: Weve Collective Responsibility To Fix Nigeria LP<\/p>\n

Easter: Kwara Police Lead Joint Show Of Force, Tighten Security<\/p>\n

20 Women To Participate In Fully Funded AI Fellowship In Kwara<\/p>\n

Easter: End Insecurity, Sufferings, Niger CAN Tells Govts<\/p>\n

NASS Ticket: Group Condemns Ekiti APC Over Alleged Imposition<\/p>\n

ADC To Establish Liaison In US, UK, France, Others<\/p>\n

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

Burkina Faso must forget about democracy Military leader<\/p>\n

Ogun: Tinubu commissions gateway international agro-cargo airport, airlines, others<\/p>\n

2026 Federation Cup: Oyo FA announces date, venue for draws<\/p>\n

Police order operatives to pay transport fare while boarding commercial vehicles<\/p>\n

2027: Let Umahi, Matawalle, Ribadu lead your campaign, group tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Ethiopians, Nigerians dominate Yenagoa City International 10km race in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

Easter: NATCOM proponent felicitates with Nigerians, preaches peace<\/p>\n

2027: Peter Obis new political move revealed amidst ADC s uncertainty<\/p>\n

Lagos: Firefighters contain overnight blaze in Agege, Yaba, prevent major loss<\/p>\n

Surveillance contracts: Group writes Tinubu, Ribadu over rising tension<\/p>\n

Police confirm 11 k!lled, 50 houses razed in Nasarawa clashes<\/p>\n

Shettima insists on Kaduna Central Senate bid, dismisses anointed candidate claims<\/p>\n

2027: City boy movement makes case for women, as ex- Kwara commissioner joins race for Reps seat<\/p>\n

Proposed congress, convention: You are not the court, ADC replies INEC chair, wards off threats<\/p>\n

Killing of Ebonyi monarch barbaric, unacceptable Nwifuru<\/p>\n

Kaduna workers threaten protest, strike over delayed salary adjustment<\/p>\n

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