{"id":33010,"date":"2026-04-15T06:07:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33010"},"modified":"2026-04-15T06:07:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:07:40","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-15-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33010","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 15 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Pope Leo prepares for landmark visit to Cameroon conflict zone<\/p>\n

Trump signals possible new Iran talks in Pakistan Report<\/p>\n

FG confirms intelligence-led strike on terrorists in Borno<\/p>\n

FAAC deductions gulp 41% of N84tn revenue in three years<\/p>\n

ADC convention: Mark, Atiku, Aregbesola tackle Tinubu on hardship, insecurity<\/p>\n

Security beefed up at JAMB exam centres – Police<\/p>\n

FG spends N75bn on arms amid worsening insecurity<\/p>\n

Police recover AK-47 linked to abducted Rivers vigilante leader<\/p>\n

Akpabio links terror attacks to plot against Tinubu<\/p>\n

Olubadan, Ajimobi\u2019s widow deny plot to impeach Makinde as community women protest indiscriminate arrests of youths<\/p>\n

Lagos targets economic growth with new industrial plan<\/p>\n

Police warn against violent protests, confirm arrests in Ogun crackdown<\/p>\n

Soldiers kill bandits, rescue hostages in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Police kill three kidnappers, arrest nine suspects in Abia<\/p>\n

Shettima defends N68tn budget, rejects calls for leaner fiscal planning<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Nigeria can end insecurity in six months Ndume<\/p>\n

Court strikes out suit seeking release of NDDC audit report<\/p>\n

Old tax laws made Nigerians poor Tinubu<\/p>\n

Osun 2027: Accord Party aspirants push for fair primaries<\/p>\n

VIDEO: US reducing staff in Nigeria over Iran threat, says Akpabio<\/p>\n

Reps move to stop ZTEs payment over failed $460m CCTV project<\/p>\n

Court sentences man to death for murder in Gombe<\/p>\n

NDPC investigates loan shark operators over privacy violations<\/p>\n

FG secures $1bn steel deal in India, FDI hits $2.2bn under Tinubu<\/p>\n

Italys PM lacks courage on Iran war Trump<\/p>\n

LP chairmen reject calls for Amupitans resignation, warn against fresh congresses<\/p>\n

Over 60% of arrested drug offenders are youths NDLEA chairman<\/p>\n

IMF downgrades Nigerias 2026 growth forecast to 4.1%<\/p>\n

We wont allow crisis in Plateau, Speaker Abbas declares<\/p>\n

Inflation would have hit 120% without reforms NRS chairman<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Anyone aiding terrorists will face consequences, Defence minister warns<\/p>\n

NANS gives FG 48-hour ultimatum over UNIJOS student abduction<\/p>\n

Arteta tells players to play with pure fire ahead of crucial week<\/p>\n

Tinubu asks NRS to earn Nigerians trust through fairness, accountability<\/p>\n

Tweet linked to Amupitan neutral, Akpabio defends INEC chairman<\/p>\n

Two feared killed as gunmen attack Benue community<\/p>\n

Iran puts cost of war at $270bn<\/p>\n

Renewed Hope is a scam, says Rauf Aregbesola<\/p>\n

Obasanjo urges traditional rulers to prioritise domains peace, rapid development<\/p>\n

Military debunks claims of arming repentant, active terrorists<\/p>\n

Fela becomes first African inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame<\/p>\n

Surge in terror attacks aims to distract Tinubu, says Akpabio<\/p>\n

Step-by-step on how to check, print JAMB 2026 exam slip<\/p>\n

Kebbi trains LG officers in digital communication for grassroots engagement<\/p>\n

General Braimahs death a national alarm bell, CSO warns<\/p>\n

Supreme Court to hear ADC leadership appeal April 22<\/p>\n

Stop giving passengers false hope during flight delays, NCAA warns airlines<\/p>\n

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

Federal Court Grants El-Rufai Bail, Case in State Court Adjourned Till April 21<\/p>\n

David Mark: Our National Convention is Beginning of the Process to Change Nigeria<\/p>\n

Tinubu: No Serious Nation Can Prosper With Weak, Fragmented Revenue System<\/p>\n

IMF Sees Nigeria\u2019s Growth Rebounding to 4.3% in 2027 Despite 2026 Downgrade to 4.1%<\/p>\n

Tinubu At 74: Between Hardship And Hard Choices In Northern Nigeria<\/p>\n

Killings Highlight Critical Need for Instant Action on State Police<\/p>\n

How NDDC is Engaging Stakeholders on Project Ownership, Protection<\/p>\n

Trkiye Delivers 36 Tons of Lifeline Food Aid to Displaced Nigerians in Adamawa<\/p>\n

ADC Convention: Security Beefed up as 3,000 Delegates Elect New NWC<\/p>\n

$25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Deal for Signing this Year<\/p>\n

FG Inaugurates Gas-to-Power Monitoring Ctee to Tackle Supply Shortages<\/p>\n

70% of Power Plants Sit Idle as Discos Collect N204bn Revenue<\/p>\n

Dangote Plans to Offer Shares on Multiple African Exchanges for 650,000 Bpd Refinery<\/p>\n

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

PDP crisis: Supreme Court orders speedy hearing of appeal by Turaki-led faction<\/p>\n

El-Rufai granted bail, remanded in ICPC custody pending fulfilment of conditions<\/p>\n

2027: How pro-Tinubu group says itll counter Misinformation about his reforms<\/p>\n

2027: I will declare war on terrorism if elected Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Believe Nyesom Wike at your own risk Salihu<\/p>\n

Opportunistic, inconsistent Bayo Onanuga blasts Peter Obi over ADC comment<\/p>\n

Nobody will do what I intend in the North Peter Obi<\/p>\n

2027 election is govt vs people Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Obi speaks on history of defections, says actions guided by principles<\/p>\n

Why I refused Tyson Fury face-off Joshua<\/p>\n

Ex-Super Eagles Coach disappointed with Olises snub of Nigeria<\/p>\n

Banks raise alarm as online fraud shrinks in numbers, grows in value<\/p>\n

Banks financial reports delayed amid regulatory snags<\/p>\n

Nigerias reserves may dip to $47bn despite reform gains Fitch<\/p>\n

World Bank advice could return Nigeria to fuel import trap -Experts<\/p>\n

Crude jumps 8% on ceasefire collapse, marketers mull hike<\/p>\n

Police dismisses 5 officers over extortion, harassment in Edo<\/p>\n

Missing Chibok schoolgirls 10 years after metaphor for neglect, MMF CEO warns<\/p>\n

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

ADC on brink of 2027 exclusion as court battles, deadline draw near<\/p>\n

NDLEA intercepts two trucks with 7,245kg of cannabis, arrests five in Edo
\nTinubu\u2019s reforms pushed Nigeria\u2019s revenue to N3.6tr monthly, says NRS boss<\/p>\n

Court strikes out suit seeking release of NDDC\u2019s audit report<\/p>\n

NMDPRA boss warns against rigid harmonisation of fuel specifications<\/p>\n

JAMB sets stage for 2026 UTME as 2.2 million candidates prepare nationwide<\/p>\n

2027: Group, Iyabo Obasanjo declare support for Adeola as consensus candidate<\/p>\n

SDP, CHRICED worry as Akpabio claims rising insecurity politically-driven
\nel-Rufai gets N200m bail as court imposes gag order in alleged graft trial<\/p>\n

IMF downgrades Nigeria\u2019s GDP outlook, warns of rising risks<\/p>\n

NYCN probes alleged assault of pastor, wife during church service in Delta
\nTension as vigilante leader goes missing after clash with suspected bandits in Rivers<\/p>\n

Military denies recruiting repentant terrorists as FG vows action against financiers, supporters<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>Politician gifts trader N500,000 for returning N1 million in Jos<\/p>\n

2027: ADC dares court, INEC, holds convention<\/p>\n

2027: Momodu backs Atiku-Obi ticket, says APC in \u2018obvious panic\u2019
\nNigeria\u2019s democracy at risk, David Mark warns at ADC Convention<\/p>\n

Pray for Nigeria, Tinubu, others Gov Buni urges clerics<\/p>\n

ADC will not bow to political pressure Mark<\/p>\n

Attackers of Don Pedro Obaseki apologise<\/p>\n

ADC convention valid, INEC failed its duty ahead of 2027 Aregbesola<\/p>\n

Shippers Council seek stakeholders engagement ahead of new tariff implementation<\/p>\n

2027: South-West leaders warn against democracy subversion<\/p>\n

Breaking: Court orders ADC to halt national convention, maintain status quo<\/p>\n

Army decries low enrolment of Eket youths in military service<\/p>\n

Nigerians divided as Cute Abiola shares wifes C-section delivery video<\/p>\n

FG probes sharp sharp loan operators over privacy violations<\/p>\n

Bandits demand 30m over kidnapped UNIJOS student<\/p>\n

Iran puts cost of warat $270bn<\/p>\n

Sowunmi warns of state capture following Adeolas emergence as Ogun APC consensus candidate<\/p>\n

Woman dies mid-air on flight from New York despite rescue efforts<\/p>\n

Insecurity rising due to 2027 elections, to distract Tinubu Akpabio<\/p>\n

I started consultations with GAC for future of Lagos Hamzat<\/p>\n

Crude oil demand to see biggest quarterly plunge since Covid IEA<\/p>\n

ADC leadership crisis: Supreme Court shifts hearing to April 22<\/p>\n

UK unveils workplace checks to curb illegal employment<\/p>\n

El-Rufai gets bail; court adjourns to April 21<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria Nears Breaking Point Over Insecurity, Hardship, CSO Warns<\/p>\n

Akoko North West Marginalised, Ondo Youths Cry Out<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Let Drugs Destroy Your Dreams, NDLEA Boss Warns Students<\/p>\n

Stop Further Disbursement To ZTE On $460m FCT CCTV Project, Reps Urge CBN<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Future Won\u2019t Be Determined by Chance \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Amid Litigation, Internal Dispute, Mark-led ADC Holds Convention<\/p>\n

IMF Cuts Nigeria\u2019s 2026 Growth Projection To 4.1%<\/p>\n

Lookman\u2019s 31st Minute Strike Sends Atletico To Champions League Semifinals<\/p>\n

Delta Central: Emerhor Says He\u2019s Still Consulting As APC Groups Mount Pressure On Businessman<\/p>\n

VP Shettima Hails Kebbi Governor On Infrastructure<\/p>\n

ADC Vows Strong Challenge To APC In Lagos<\/p>\n

PDP Loses Final Seat In Sokoto Assembly As Randa Defects To ADC<\/p>\n

Edo 2027: Group Warns APC As Aspirant Dismisses State Creation Allegations<\/p>\n

No Return to Subsidies, Edun Warns as Global Pressures Mount<\/p>\n

Niger-Delta Group Seeks Host Community Role In Pipeline Surveillance<\/p>\n

Abure-led Labour Party State Chairmen Warn INEC Against Fresh Congresses<\/p>\n

Coroner Orders Parties In Adichie\u2019s Son\u2019s Inquest To File Witness Statements<\/p>\n

Court Declares Compulsory Vaccination Order Unconstitutional<\/p>\n

ADC Crisis: Court Orders Status Quo In State Chairmen\u2019s Suit<\/p>\n

NANS Gives 48-hour Ultimatum Over Abucted UNIJOS Student, Threatens Nationwide Protest<\/p>\n

Benue: Alia Orders Dislodgement Of Terror Camps In Multiple LGAs<\/p>\n

Atiku To INEC Chairman: You Will Not Get Away With This Illegality<\/p>\n

Amid Impeachment Crisis, Fayose Visits Olubadan<\/p>\n

Plateau Violence Leaves 18,000 Homes In Ruins, 80,000 Displaced\u2014Reps<\/p>\n

CSCS Deepens Market Efficiency With New Investor-centric Services<\/p>\n

Tinubu: We Must Stop Scammers From Retaining Power, Says Aregbesola<\/p>\n

Marine Engineers, Architects Take Startups Global With Innovation Night In Singapore<\/p>\n

Insecurity, Economic Strain Pushing Nigeria To Brink \u2014 CHRICED<\/p>\n

\u2018ADC Is Unstoppable, It Is Nigeria\u2019s Sun\u2019 \u2014 Party Secretariat
\n12 hours ago
\nALGON Chair Hails Improved Grassroots Governance In Taraba<\/p>\n

Taraba Eyes Bigger Allocation Through RMAFC Data Verification<\/p>\n

PDP Confirms Plot To Impeach Makinde<\/p>\n

Court Grants El-Rufai N200m Bail, Imposes Strict Conditions<\/p>\n

Development Bank Trains Enterpreneurs To Improve Access To Opportunities, Funding<\/p>\n

FG Expresses Commitment To Blue Economy Development<\/p>\n

\u201cEven A Corpse Will Defeat Tinubu In 2027\u201d \u2014 Buba Galadima Fires At APC<\/p>\n

Meghan Markle Responds Gracefully After Being Called A \u2018Model\u2019 By A Woman In Australia<\/p>\n

Taylor Swift, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter Among Top Nominees At American Music Awards 2026<\/p>\n

This Bread Stayed Fresh for Two Months\u201d \u2014 Woman Raises Alarm Over Food Safety<\/p>\n

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

US-Iran deadlock: Why Fuel Prices May Rise Again in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

ADC expels Nafiu Bala, Abejide, unveils next move
\nOld Tax Laws made Nigerians poor – Tinubu<\/p>\n

Despite bail, El-Rufai to remain in custody<\/p>\n

APC crisis in Adamawa deepens as gov\u2019ship aspirant resigns<\/p>\n

You cant litigate us into silence, Mark talks tough at convention<\/p>\n

Supreme Court fixes April 22 for hearing on ADC leadership tussle<\/p>\n

Olubadan reacts to alleged plot to unseat Makinde<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Insecurity will stop after elections Akpabio<\/p>\n

Supreme Court to hear PDP leadership appeals April 22<\/p>\n

Peter Obi: North is Nigerias greatest asset<\/p>\n

Journalists Shut Out as El-Rufais Son Confirms Fathers Bail<\/p>\n

Court refuses to stop Tantita, NNPCL, others from oil pipeline protection<\/p>\n

Gov Lawal approves 120-day intervention plan for Zamfara Education<\/p>\n

Akande tells President to impose consequences on security, military chiefs who dont deliver<\/p>\n

State capture, Showunmi Rejects APC Consensus Candidate in Ogun<\/p>\n

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

Airfares hold steady as new airlines offset jet fuel price surge<\/p>\n

Nigeria adopts AI-driven civil service overhaul to cut delays, lure investment
\nDavid Mark leads ADC opposition charge for 2027, despite hurdles<\/p>\n

Why the US is blockading Iranian ports, what it means for global tradePaddy rice price slump disrupts farming cycle<\/p>\n

Lookman strike sends Atletico into first Champions League semi-final since 2017<\/p>\n

Oil gains won\u2019t shield Nigeria, IMF warns<\/p>\n

Analysts see inflation rising as Iran war ripples through fuel, food<\/p>\n

IMF sees Nigeria\u2019s bank recapitalisation as timely shield against global shocks<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s petrol import jumps by 96% despite rise in domestic supply<\/p>\n

Nigeria becomes net petrol exporter as Dangote Refinery ships 44,000bpd<\/p>\n

Despite the renewed effort to ramp-up domestic production of Premium\u2026<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Edun to chair G-24 talks as emerging economies seek financing reforms
\nNigeria\u2019s inflation seen rising on fallout from Iran war<\/p>\n

IMF flags rising risks as $4trn nonbank flows reshape emerging-market finance<\/p>\n

El-Rufai granted N200m bail as second trial adjourn to April 21<\/p>\n

Who decides Nigeria\u2019s borrowing priorities and who gets left out?<\/p>\n

Analysts see inflation rising as Iran war ripples through fuel, food<\/p>\n

Nigeria to hold 2025 oil licensing bid round for \u2018discovered but undeveloped fields\u2019<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s gig economy tops $5.17bn as ride-hailing becomes long-term income lifeline<\/p>\n

Investors flee to dollar, Swiss franc as Africa faces capital pullback<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu commissions NRS headquarters<\/p>\n

Nigeria: Tinubu speaks on clear difference between old, new tax laws<\/p>\n

Alleged corruption: El-Rufai remains in custody, misses ADC convention<\/p>\n

Strait of Hormuz: France, UK to host fresh talks<\/p>\n

Centre LSD raises N6.2m for 57 survivors of harmful old-age culture in CRive<\/p>\n

Wike-backed PDP dismisses coalition talks with ADC<\/p>\n

Experts seek donors support to expand AI in policing, security architecture<\/p>\n

Minister signs $1bn investment MoU with Indian steel group<\/p>\n

Happening now: Delegates troop in as ADC convention kicks off in Abuja<\/p>\n

Insecurity: SDP decries ransom payment to terrorists<\/p>\n

Moves to impeach Makinde gains momentum as ex-Oyo first lady washes hands off<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Nigeria Police deploy extra security at JAMB centres nationwide as 2026 UTME kicks off<\/p>\n

Supreme Court orders accelerated hearing in PDP, ADC leadership crisis<\/p>\n

House of Representatives Minority Whip dumps PDP<\/p>\n

Adamawa correspondents chapel holds free medical outreach, workshop on election coverage<\/p>\n

Adamawa ADC crisis: Binani faction rejects party congresses, mulls defection<\/p>\n

Prince Harry, Meghan visit Australia in first trip since royal rift<\/p>\n

AFCON 2025 controversy: Court upholds jail terms for Senegalese football fans<\/p>\n

Why I pray for Nigeria daily Ghana president Mahama<\/p>\n

Gunman shoots students, k!lls self in school<\/p>\n

Tax reforms: Nigerias $1trn GDP target achieveable with strategic fiscal harmonisation<\/p>\n

FG begins payment of doctors salary arrears<\/p>\n

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