{"id":33029,"date":"2026-04-19T05:25:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T05:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33029"},"modified":"2026-04-19T05:25:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T05:25:59","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-19-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33029","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 19 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz Again Over US Blockade<\/p>\n

Terrorists Launch Fresh Attack On Benue Village, Kill 4 Hunters<\/p>\n

Federal Govt To Open Dialogue On NYSC Participation For NOUN Graduates<\/p>\n

Regional Leaders To Blame For Rising Insecurity In Nigeria \u2013 PANDEF<\/p>\n

Gunmen Storm Kwara Palaces, Abduct Two Monarchs, Queen, One Other<\/p>\n

1.38m Students Benefit As NELFUND Loan Disbursement Hits N242.4bn<\/p>\n

NYSC At 53: Abuja, Lagos Rush As Corps Members Shun \u2018Risky\u2019 Postings<\/p>\n

APGA Adopts Open Ballot System for 2027 Primaries, Soludo Says Politics Is Not Business<\/p>\n

Boxing: Usyk Says Joshua Has What It Takes to Beat Fury<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Fake JAMB Coordinator In Anambra<\/p>\n

FCT Teachers Declare Indefinite Strike From Monday<\/p>\n

Saraki\u2019s Relationship With Offa Robbery Convicts Not Hidden, He\u2019s Not Above Prosecution, Law \u2013 Kwara APC<\/p>\n

ADC Group : Tinubu\u2019s Remarks Show Presidency\u2019s Role In Party Crisis<\/p>\n

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

US blockade: Iran closes Hormuz Strait again with ships mid-transit<\/p>\n

Two candidates, parent arrested for forging UTME scores with AI<\/p>\n

Wike-backed PDP dismisses Anyanwu suspension claims, says appeal misrepresented<\/p>\n

1,000 abducted Nigerians: Families beg as kidnappers go silent<\/p>\n

Bandits abduct monarch, wife, one other in Kwara<\/p>\n

Four die, 53 injured in separate Kano road crashes<\/p>\n

Police arrest man with human head, palms in Ogun<\/p>\n

NANS presidential aspirant pledges student-centred leadership<\/p>\n

FG vows stability as Yakubu Gowon varsity honours three<\/p>\n

Police create unified crime response unitin Abuja<\/p>\n

Police nab fake JAMB coordinator in Anambra<\/p>\n

Makinde to name governorship candidate in May, awaits Supreme Court ruling on PDP<\/p>\n

Friday UTME results to be released before midnight JAMB<\/p>\n

FG orders medical directors to improve patient care, prevent strikes<\/p>\n

Filling station explosion kills two, injures three in Plateau<\/p>\n

Pope dismisses rumours of feud with Trump, citing desire for peace<\/p>\n

Obi raises concern over N34tn revenue deductions in three years<\/p>\n

Police arrest three kidnappers, rescue two victims in Rivers<\/p>\n

CNN investigation exposes online rape academy where men share abuse tactics<\/p>\n

Two candidates, parent arrested for forging UTME scores with AI<\/p>\n

Open defecation: Open your toilets to public, Lagos tells filling stations, banks<\/p>\n

NBC warns presenters against bias, bullying, breach of broadcast code<\/p>\n

Safety bureau unveils staff conditions of service, promises improved welfare<\/p>\n

Petrol prices to crash as Strait of Hormuz reopens<\/p>\n

Iwobi ranks Messi above Ronaldo in GOAT debate<\/p>\n

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

Citing Unacceptable Terms, Bauchi PDP Halts Defection Talks With APC<\/p>\n

Cardoso: Global Shocks Not Slowing Nigeria\u2019s Push for Resilience, Single-digit Inflation Target<\/p>\n

Despite CBN\u2019s Policy Shift, Five Banks Post N9.88tn Interest Income as High Rates Persist<\/p>\n

Atiku: ADC Remains Nigeria\u2019s Only Opposition Force Ready to Challenge, Defeat APC in 2027<\/p>\n

Makinde to Name Preferred Governorship Candidate in May, Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on PDP<\/p>\n

Presenters Who Express Opinions as Facts, Bully Guests Risk Sanctions, NBC Warns TV, Radio Stations<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army Raises the Alarm over Low Enlistment from South-east, Urges Eligible Youths to Apply<\/p>\n

APC Fires Back at Critics, Defends Tinubu\u2019s Reforms, Governance Record<\/p>\n

UTME: CBT Owner Calls for Timely Communication Over System Upgrade, Commends Board<\/p>\n

Land Encroachment: UNIABUJA Vows Firm Action, Celebrates Graduands at Convocation<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Coalition Urges Tinubu toListen to US Lawmakers Report, Demands Sack of Matawalle<\/p>\n

JAMB Warns Against Score Manipulation, Releases First Batch of 622,788 UTME Results<\/p>\n

UTME: Senate Committee Pledges to Resolve Existing Challenges<\/p>\n

Court Begins Trial of Suspect Arrested By DSS for Planning Attack on Abuja Schools<\/p>\n

PDP Crisis: SCourt Must Go Beyond Its Not Justiciable Stance<\/p>\n

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

State Police: IGP should approach constitutional provisions-ACF<\/p>\n

Nigerias democracy stability at risk, Bode George warns Tinubu<\/p>\n

No reversal of economic reforms under Tinubu Jimoh Ibrahim<\/p>\n

VC warns against drugs, cultism as vision varsity matriculates 900<\/p>\n

Offa bank robbery: Kwara govt, Saraki trade accusations<\/p>\n

Journalists demand urgent law to protect Abuja indigenous communities<\/p>\n

UTME: NCDC condemns Benue students abduction, demands rescue<\/p>\n

Niger Delta group backs FG on immigration law compliance<\/p>\n

Coalition urges Tinubu to fast-track state police through Executive Order<\/p>\n

Imo guber: Akagburuonye pledges transformative development<\/p>\n

PDP asks INEC to withdraw Anyanwus recognition as national scribe after court ruling<\/p>\n

APC chieftains demand rotation of Borno South NASS seat<\/p>\n

PDP: Bring back defectors, Wike charges Mohammed-led NWC<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia sacks Renard ahead of World Cup<\/p>\n

CBN moves to reform Nigerias money market with NOFR<\/p>\n

Real reasons AI gains are slow Experts<\/p>\n

FAE, stakeholders call for revival of Nigerias paper industry<\/p>\n

Nigeria commits $500,000 to strengthen West Africas human, institutional capacity<\/p>\n

Applications open for 2026 MTN media innovation programme<\/p>\n

Fuel crisis: Airlines temporarily suspend planned shutdown of flight operations<\/p>\n

CBN moves to reform Nigerias money market with NOFR<\/p>\n

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

Nigerian author P Tee Money reflects on Challenging Conventional Financial Wisdom<\/p>\n

Obi describes missing N34.3 tn as ‘ institutionalised corruption’<\/p>\n

LAUTECH confirms NELFUND disbursed over N1.4b to students in 2025<\/p>\n

Tinubu targets world-class status for NOUN<\/p>\n

Bala Mohammed’s defection to APC fails as party \u2018rejects\u2019 60\/40 formula<\/p>\n

NBC cracks down on broadcast misconduct ahead of 2027 Polls
\nTwo policemen killed, over 50 bandits neutralised in Zamfara fresh attack, says Commissioner<\/p>\n

11 killed, others injured in Bauchi multiple crashes<\/p>\n

Lamentations as Single Window kick-off disrupts ports operations<\/p>\n

JAMB arrests candidates, parent over AI-faked UTME results<\/p>\n

Economist demands urgent privatisation of Ajaokuta to unlock $14bn yearly<\/p>\n

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

Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will remain if no deal reached<\/p>\n

Just In: Iran military command closes Strait of Hormuz again<\/p>\n

NOUN is answer to Nigerias university admission crisis Tinubu<\/p>\n

No bomb blast, 2 killed in fuel station explosion Plateau Police<\/p>\n

UTME: JAMB announces release date for 2nd batch of results<\/p>\n

Gunman opens fire in Ukraine capital, killing at least 5<\/p>\n

Army raises alarm over low South-East recruitment<\/p>\n

Pope Leo regrets his remarks interpreted as debate with Trump<\/p>\n

AFCON: Morocco releases Senegal fans after sentences served<\/p>\n

No date set for next round of Iran-US talks Iran deputy FM<\/p>\n

Civil Defence officer dies in hit-and-run near Cross River Secretariat<\/p>\n

Flood: How Lagos residents can mitigate risks NEMA<\/p>\n

JAMB debunks claim kidnapped Benue travellers were UTME candidates<\/p>\n

Open defecation: Lagos urges banks, filling stations to allow public toilet access<\/p>\n

Trump tweets a lot, talks a lot Irans deputy FM<\/p>\n

Oil tankers pass Strait of Hormuz in brief Iran reopening<\/p>\n

Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on<\/p>\n

David Mark, Amaechi cant win Benue, Rivers for ADC Wike<\/p>\n

Iran partially reopens airspace<\/p>\n

UTME: JAMB recorded minimal hitches, warns against exam fraud Oloyede<\/p>\n

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

Bala Muhammad shops for another party as discussion with APC collapses<\/p>\n

Kwara: Gunmen raid palace, abduct Monarch, Wife<\/p>\n

‘Attempt to Stifle Free Speech’, Atiku rejects NBC Advisory<\/p>\n

FG begins 1MW solar project at BUK<\/p>\n

Baba Gombi, Veteran Hunters Commander, Dies at 100<\/p>\n

Offa Robbery: APC Fires Back At PDP, says Saraki not above the law<\/p>\n

Police arrest two car dealers, recover stolen vehicle in Ogun<\/p>\n

Tinubu extends 2025 budget implementation, assents to 2026 bill<\/p>\n

Bala Muhammad shops for another party as discussion with APC collapses<\/p>\n

2027: NBC warns broadcasters against bullying of guests, misuse of platforms<\/p>\n

Benue Attack: Police arrest 7 suspects, rescue victims<\/p>\n

Mandela, Trump contested at old age, Dele Momodu hits Atikus critics<\/p>\n

Flashback: When Finidi, Amuneke clashed in the 1997 Copa del Rey final<\/p>\n

IMF\/World Bank Meeting: Nigeria targets $2.3trn to bridge infrastructure gap<\/p>\n

Trump Talks Too Much, Says Iranian Minister<\/p>\n

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again, blames US<\/p>\n

CBN, financial markets dealers introduce new money market benchmark<\/p>\n

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

Dont resume office till May 12, ADC tells newly elected officers<\/p>\n

Troops rout terrorists, disrupt supply chains, intercept hidden medical consignments, arrest scores<\/p>\n

2026 UTME : JAMB releases first batch of results<\/p>\n

Nigerian envoy visits troops in Benin, urges professionalism<\/p>\n

Troops arrest suspects, recover motorcycles in Kogi security operation<\/p>\n

Make necessary sacrifice to move PDP forward, Wike charges NWC members<\/p>\n

Uzodimma appoints 16 directors to strengthen Renewed Hope Ambassadors<\/p>\n

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

From boom to bust: Why reforms have failed to rebuild Nigeria\u2019s economy<\/p>\n

APC rumbles in Kano as party disowns anti-Tinubu statement, reaffirms loyalty<\/p>\n

Housing: High rent in Nigeria puts minimum wage earners in dilemma<\/p>\n

Bala Mohammed\u2019s defection talks with APC collapses<\/p>\n

Terror financiers\u2019 list: Nigerians task FG on decisive action<\/p>\n

CBN dismisses reserves decline concerns, cites strong external buffers<\/p>\n

Nigerian insurers pay N307bn in claims as industry expands<\/p>\n

Obi alleges N34tn revenue leakages, demands urgent reforms<\/p>\n

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

Stop victimising Saraki, prioritise regional unity, Islamic cleric tells Kwara gov<\/p>\n

Police intercept man with 100 rounds of AK-47 ammunition at Zamfara-Katsina border<\/p>\n

Manchester City vs Arsenal: Premier League title over if Guardiola<\/p>\n

Stop demarketing APC, Kogi stakeholders tell Ododo<\/p>\n

Breaking: Iran makes u-turn on Strait of Hormuz<\/p>\n

Authors interrogate why books by young African writers arent studied in schools<\/p>\n

Online publishing, book review to dominate The Reading Circles gathering<\/p>\n

Writers honour Achebe, Mamman Vatsa, buy thousands of authors books<\/p>\n

The beauty of bereavement in AbdullahisThe Rainbow is Not as Beautiful as My Ruins<\/p>\n

Governor Dauda Lawal pledges more support to FUGUS<\/p>\n

2027: 293 PDP groups defect to APC in Potiskum<\/p>\n

Lagos police arrest 23 suspected cultists, recover firearms in state-wide raid<\/p>\n

Osimhen back to Galatasaray squad<\/p>\n

Abuja: 76-year-old man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking<\/p>\n

Nigeria airline operators suspend planned shutdown<\/p>\n

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