{"id":33040,"date":"2026-04-22T06:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33040"},"modified":"2026-04-22T06:09:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:09:00","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-22-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33040","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 22 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump Rules Out Ceasefire Extension, Warns Of Military Action<\/p>\n

US, Iran Exchange Threats As Fragile Ceasefire Set To Expire<\/p>\n

Basic Education Commission Unlocks N100bn Unaccessed Funds<\/p>\n

Bala-led ADC Disowns Elective Convention Video, Awaits Court Verdict<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Rail Track Vandals, Recover N400m Rail Materials<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Rail Track Vandals, Recover N400m Rail Materials<\/p>\n

Nigeria Tried To Fund Long-Term Projects With Short-Term Money \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Supreme Court Hears PDP, ADC Leadership Suits Today<\/p>\n

How Retired Major General, Others Planned To Oust Tinubu \u2013 Federal Govt<\/p>\n

Reactions Trail Housing Sector Record, As Dangiwa Bows Out, Hails Tinubu<\/p>\n

NNPP Issues INEC 7-day Ultimatum Over Court Order Compliance<\/p>\n

FG Disburses N9.9bn To 396,671 Ondo Households<\/p>\n

NCDC Confirms Isolated COVID-19 Case In Cross River<\/p>\n

Troops Nab Notorious IPOB Commander, 4 Others In Ebonyi<\/p>\n

FCT ASUSS Defies NUT, Opts Out Of Indefinite Strike<\/p>\n

NBC: Peter Obi Cautions Against Stifling Media<\/p>\n

Middle East Conflict Fuels Worst Energy Crisis In History \u2014 IEA<\/p>\n

Why Messi Edges Ronaldo As Football\u2019s True GOAT \u2013 Iwobi<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Crude Import From US Hits 61.7m Barrels Amid Record Exports<\/p>\n

FCCPC, Lagos Agency Sign MoU To Strengthen Consumer Protection<\/p>\n

NATO Criticises Russia, China Over Nuclear Arms Policies<\/p>\n

Messi Is the Greatest Of All Time \u2013 Yamal<\/p>\n

20m Nigerian Women Experienced Female Genital Mutilation- UNICEF<\/p>\n

Equities Market Gains N87bn On Defensive Stocks<\/p>\n

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

PDP turmoil: Court moves against INEC chair, Anyanwu<\/p>\n

NCDC launches contact tracing after C\u2019River COVID-19 case<\/p>\n

More PDP Reps defect to APC, ADC<\/p>\n

Abure vows appeal after A\u2019Court affirms Usman LP chair<\/p>\n

Trial: El-Rufai may miss ADC presidential primary<\/p>\n

NNPC April crude supplies to Dangote cross 1bn barrels<\/p>\n

Alleged coup plot: Sylva, five others arraigned, officers\u2019 wives seek justice<\/p>\n

MTN Nigeria backs major Lagos youth festival<\/p>\n

2027: No merger talks with APC, others NRM<\/p>\n

Why some UTME results are withheld, JAMB explains<\/p>\n

Ex-housing minister Dangiwa thanks Tinubu for opportunity to serve<\/p>\n

Delta arraigns 18 for environmental offences, 17 convicted<\/p>\n

Rihanna poses with daughter Rocki for first magazine cover<\/p>\n

Lawyers Without Borders raises the alarm over CAC data breach<\/p>\n

Tinubu hails aides election to global advertisers body<\/p>\n

NUPRC urges indigenous producers to bridge talent gap, boost standards<\/p>\n

FG reiterates commitment to water security, sanitation advancement<\/p>\n

Davido appointed youth mobilisation head for Adelekes re-election campaign<\/p>\n

Kaduna Senator receives PDP defectors into APC<\/p>\n

25 million elderly Nigerians risk poverty by 2050 Don<\/p>\n

N10bn fraud: Court adjourns trial of Yahaya Bellos nephew till May<\/p>\n

Maradonas daughter slams manipulation of family by his doctors<\/p>\n

28-year-old Nigerian woman arrested for operating a brothel in Ghana<\/p>\n

Police arrest kidnappers who abducted officer, son, collected 24m ransom<\/p>\n

EFCC arrests fake lawyer over forged NBA seal in Lagos<\/p>\n

Abure rejects appeal court verdict affirming Nenadi Usman as LP chair<\/p>\n

FCCPC, LASCOPA sign deal to strengthen consumer protection nationwide<\/p>\n

Ondo commences 2025 OSOPADEC scholarship, bursary for students<\/p>\n

EFCC alerts Nigerians to rise in impersonation scams, fake raids<\/p>\n

Nigeria becomes UKs largest African export market as trade hits 8.1bn<\/p>\n

Russias Africa corps frees two employees captured in 2024 Niger ambush<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu sacks Wale Edun, Dangiwa as ministers<\/p>\n

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

Utomi Unveils Obidient Connect To Organise For 2027 Victory<\/p>\n

Tinubu to Gov Mbah: The Future of Nigeria Rests on People Like You<\/p>\n

Appeal Court Dismisses Julius Abure\u2019s Suit, Affirms Nenadi Usman as LP\u2019s New Leader<\/p>\n

Cabinet Shake-up: President Tinubu Replaces Edun, Dangiwa With Oyedele and Darma<\/p>\n

Diezani Tells London Court She Was Made Scapegoat Over Subsidy Crisis<\/p>\n

NACCIMA: Economic Transformation Without Skills Transformation Unsustainable<\/p>\n

NUPRC Charges Independent Oil Producers on Industry Standards, Human Capital Development<\/p>\n

Tunji Bello: State Institutions Indispensable Partners for Credible, Accessible Consumer Protection Framework<\/p>\n

Oil Block Sale: Stakeholders Push for More Stakes for Oil Producing States<\/p>\n

Ekiti-based Lawyer Warns Suspects Against Making Statement Without Legal Counsel<\/p>\n

FG Confirms N9.9bn Cash Transfers in Ondo, Targets 396,671 Households<\/p>\n

Court Adjourns Hearing on El-Rufais Bail to June<\/p>\n

2027: North Needs To Support Tinubu for Stability, Says Coomassie<\/p>\n

Delta Communities Threaten Showdown Over 3% OPEX on OML 26, Seek NUPRCs Intervention<\/p>\n

JAMB Releases 4th Batch 2026 UTME Results<\/p>\n

EFCC Tenders Nine Exhibits against Malami, Wife, Son in Alleged N8.7bn Fraud<\/p>\n

Breaking: FG Files Treason Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters, Fixes April 22 For Arraignment<\/p>\n

Oil Price Rises 5% to $95 as Collapse of US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Looms<\/p>\n

2027: APC Fixes Presidential Primary for May 15, 16, Governorship May 25<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery to Begin Large-scale Production of High-margin Chemicals<\/p>\n

Tinubu Okays N15bn Take-off Grant for New Campus of Nigeria Police Academy in Ogun<\/p>\n

Court Affirms FCCPCs Powers to Investigate Consumer Complaints<\/p>\n

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

Obi knocks NBC advisory, warns against threat to press freedom<\/p>\n

Jimoh Ibrahim received by UN amid criticism over nomination<\/p>\n

Tinubu committed to tackling root causes of insecurity Envoy to UN<\/p>\n

Kebbi ADC factional chairman loyal to Malami arraigned for alleged contempt<\/p>\n

Nigerian Army intensifies operations, arrests suspects, rescues kidnap victims nationwide<\/p>\n

Obis visit to Amaechi was noble, not political begging Umeh<\/p>\n

VeryDarkMan: Blord breaks silence after release from Kuje prison<\/p>\n

Wike assures aggrieved PDP members at NEC meeting, youll get your due if<\/p>\n

2027: Nigeria cannot afford another electoral cycle marred by irregularities, hate-speech, loss of public trust CAPPA<\/p>\n

Tinubus reforms only on paper, dont reflect reality Nigerians face Baba-Ahmed<\/p>\n

Refinancing risks rise as Nigerias debt nears N180trn<\/p>\n

CBN, NCC unveil committees to safeguard consumers from fraudsters<\/p>\n

Shippers Council seeks quick clearance of power project cargoes<\/p>\n

FG boosts electricity infrastructure in Ebonyi, Enugu<\/p>\n

Soldiers, others feared killed in Kwara terrorist attack<\/p>\n

No varsity rises with misconduct, result manipulation -VC<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu rejigs economic team amid pressure to balance reforms with relief<\/p>\n

Cross River reports outbreak of Covid-19, activates response centre<\/p>\n

Anxiety in opposition as S\u2019Court decides fate of ADC, LP, PDP today<\/p>\n

Power sector accidents leave 192 dead and injured despite slight safety gains<\/p>\n

Rivers school appeals for reopening after shutdown over toddler\u2019s death<\/p>\n

Nigeria spends N2.2b yearly on vaccines, says NPHCDA boss<\/p>\n

Delta council boss regains freedom after 10 days in kidnappers\u2019 den<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s domestic debt burden deepens as servicing costs jump to N8.6tn<\/p>\n

Gains by Dangote Cement, 24 others lift capitalisation by N87 billion<\/p>\n

FIFA to release fresh batch of 2026 World Cup tickets today<\/p>\n

Abure heads to S\u2019Court as appellate court dismisses suit<\/p>\n

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

Davido confirms upcoming joint album with Chris Brown<\/p>\n

We won\u2019t just speak, ADC\u2019ll hold power to account \u2014 Rep Ogene<\/p>\n

Tinubu removes Edun, Dangiwa; Oyedele elevated to Finance Minister<\/p>\n

Alleged Coup: Ex-Minister Sylva, retired general, others to be arraigned today<\/p>\n

Insecurity: You can\u2019t silence me, US lawmaker tells Matawalle<\/p>\n

Alleged professional breaches: 167 senior Police officers face disciplinary committee<\/p>\n

Nigeria, oil firms earn $4bn windfall from Middle East crisis<\/p>\n

FG, private sector launch health insurance scheme for vulnerable Nigerians<\/p>\n

UK-Nigeria Trade Mission builds on state visit momentum to drive commercial outcomes<\/p>\n

Appeal Court orders Abure to pay N10m fine for abuse of judicial process<\/p>\n

2027 Polls: NDC holds National Convention May 9, adjusts Congress timetable<\/p>\n

Dangiwa thanks Tinubu for opportunity to serve, accepts cabinet axe<\/p>\n

Maradona trial: Daughter claims doctors manipulated family before death<\/p>\n

Suspected fake lawyer arrested in Lagos for forging NBA seal EFCC<\/p>\n

Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Kaduna community<\/p>\n

Davido appointed youth mobilisation head, backs Adelekes re-election bid<\/p>\n

EFCC raises alarm over imposters targeting youths, motorists<\/p>\n

NAAT to FG: Your 30% salary increase offer, provocative<\/p>\n

ADC slams FG over paltry 7% release of army equipment budget<\/p>\n

Alleged illegal mining: Court adjourns case against eight foreigners for adoption<\/p>\n

ADC lawmakers tackle Tinubu over street convention remark<\/p>\n

Nigeria spends $150m annually on vaccines NPHCDA<\/p>\n

INECs disobedience to court orders may jeopardise 2027 polls NNPP<\/p>\n

FAAN security arrests 14 suspected vandals at Lagos airport<\/p>\n

Cross River reports case of COVID-19<\/p>\n

Super Falcons rise to 36th in latest FIFA rankings, remain top in Africa<\/p>\n

Obi faults NBC notice, warns against threat to press freedom<\/p>\n

Africa Technology Expo to hold third edition in Lagos, expands to two-day format<\/p>\n

Court orders forfeiture of N33.6bn worth of opioids intercepted at Onne Port<\/p>\n

Labour Party unveils electoral subcommittees for state congresses<\/p>\n

Troops arrest 3 suspects with 314 rounds of ammunition in Kogi<\/p>\n

Breaking: FG files treason charge against ex-minister Sylva, others<\/p>\n

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

BREAKING: Tinubu sacks Wale Edun, Dangiwa<\/p>\n

ADC: Tinubu enjoying Presidential fleet while military aircraft remain grounded<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Nigeria records fresh COVID case<\/p>\n

14 Suspected Vandals Arrested at MMIA<\/p>\n

Jonathan: As president, I made mistakes but did my best<\/p>\n

Sylva, others charged over plot to oust Tinubu<\/p>\n

NDLEA secures interim forfeiture of N33.6bn illicit drugs<\/p>\n

Bandits raid Kaduna community, kill 2, abduct 7<\/p>\n

Gunmen shoot man, abduct girlfriend in Edo
\nUba Sani Bags NIPR Fellowship, To Become PR Ambassador<\/p>\n

El-Rufai to remain in ICPC Custody till June<\/p>\n

FG files charges against alleged coup plotters<\/p>\n

No decision on new talks, says Iran<\/p>\n

Over 500 visually impaired candidates take UTME<\/p>\n

Nigeria must be safe at all costs, CDS charges troops<\/p>\n

Kano emirship tussle: S\/Court sets April 2027 for hearing<\/p>\n

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

Alleged N109 bn fraud; Ex-Director Legal Services admits signing ex-AGF statement as witness<\/p>\n

NDLEA lauds court judgement on forfeiture of N33.6bn opioids<\/p>\n

First black South African Miss World representative during apartheid dies<\/p>\n

Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, elevates Oyedele as Finance Minister<\/p>\n

Oyetola hails NPAs first female executive director, Egharevba, at 70<\/p>\n

Strike: FCT ASUSS draws battle line with NUT<\/p>\n

US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of bribe attempt to silence reports calling for sack<\/p>\n

INEC Urged to Recognise Ogah as Legitimate ADC National Chairman<\/p>\n

Nnewi stakeholders resolve for unity, demand fairness in Mayorship process<\/p>\n

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

African economies show resilience despite rising global tensions<\/p>\n

NCDC confirms fresh COVID-19 case in Cross River<\/p>\n

How Nigerian traders can survive Iran war as crisis enters eight week<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s $150m vaccine bill under strain as donor funding declines<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s top opposition parties await decisive Supreme Court ruling today<\/p>\n

African policymakers urged to balance inflation control with social protection<\/p>\n

Nigeria exports 55.39m barrels amid Dangote crude shortage<\/p>\n

Why cancer cases are rising among women in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria buys 61.7m US crude in 2 years -report<\/p>\n

Ecobank, Bank of China eye yuan settlement platform to cut dollar dependence<\/p>\n

US refuses to lift Iran blockade as ceasefire deadline looms<\/p>\n

Edun thanks Tinubu for chance to serve Nigeria, says proud of record<\/p>\n

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

Presidency exposes abductors ofBenue passengers<\/p>\n

UNILORIN VC hails Emirs dispositions to non-indigenes<\/p>\n

APC diaspora group passes no confidence vote on Edo chair Tenebe, dismisses allegations<\/p>\n

I dont see Atiku losing ADC ticket, aide defends coalition<\/p>\n

LP crisis: Usman hails Appeal Court ruling censuring Abure for abuse of judicial process<\/p>\n

2027: SDP hopeful of a clean bill of health after INEC verification National Chair<\/p>\n

Malami: Judge threatens contempt, warns counsel against unruly conduct<\/p>\n

Kukuwa: A grassroots leader worth another call to service<\/p>\n

2027: Police send strong massage to political actors in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

NMA alerts members on imposters activities, writes IGP, DSS, others<\/p>\n

2027: NDI-ABAT warns Peter Obi over 2023 election claims<\/p>\n

Breaking: 2 ministers out as Tinubu rejigs cabinet<\/p>\n

FRSC returns N1.120m recovered from crash victim<\/p>\n

Navy nabs 3 suspected stowaways on Europe-bound vessel<\/p>\n

Stop politicising Offa robbery, youths urge politicians<\/p>\n

Breaking: AbdulRazaq doles out N90 million for fallen, injured soldiers in Kwara<\/p>\n

American singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of teenager<\/p>\n

Nigerias Super Falcons move up in latest FIFA womens ranking<\/p>\n

Ofili reclaims Nigerias 200m top spot with season-best run<\/p>\n

Breaking: COVID-19 scare grips Cross River state<\/p>\n

Happening now: ADC factional convention venue deserted as crisis deepens<\/p>\n

Coup: Fresh trouble for ex-minister, others as FG files 13-count treason charge against plotters<\/p>\n

IMF\/World Bank meetings: Dangote champions infrastructure, job creation as catalysts for economic growth<\/p>\n

Police arrest illegal miners, rescue abducted Kwara monarchs brother<\/p>\n

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