{"id":33055,"date":"2026-04-24T05:44:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33055"},"modified":"2026-04-24T05:44:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:44:31","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-24-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33055","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 24 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Oil inches above $100 a barrel as unease grows over Strait of Hormuz<\/p>\n

Iran blames US blockade for stalemate<\/p>\n

NCC orders telcos to pay for poor service as MTN begins compensation<\/p>\n

Tinubu expresses solidarity with Gulf states amid Iran war attacks<\/p>\n

Dangote seeks East African backing for Nigeria-scale refinery<\/p>\n

Shettima calls for aggressive PPP expansion to drive $1trn-economy target<\/p>\n

Tinubu seeks Senate nod for $516m Sokoto\u2013Badagry road loan<\/p>\n

Atiku slams $516m Sokoto-Badagry highway loan, warns of \u2018reckless borrowing\u2019<\/p>\n

Africa needs two Dangote-sized refineries for future demand, says AFC<\/p>\n

APC releases revised 2027 timetable, fixes May 23 for presidential primary<\/p>\n

Insecurity squeezes Northern Nigeria as food prices surge<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Trump envoy urges FIFA to swap Iran for Italy<\/p>\n

US eyes Congo plan for Afghan<\/p>\n

MTNN, Dangote Cement, Seplat drive premium stocks valuation to N54.3trn<\/p>\n

IMF projects Nigeria\u2019s debt-to-GDP decline to 32.3% in 2026<\/p>\n

Why fixing Nigeria\u2019s power crisis must start with the discos<\/p>\n

DisCos\u2019 revenues hit highest in ten years amid power outages<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Q1 GDP numbers show poverty still on the rise<\/p>\n

NCC demands $1bn investments, consumer payback, tightens QoS enforcement<\/p>\n

Telcos lose grip on N400bn airtime lending market as FCCPC hands control to five lenders<\/p>\n

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

US offers $10m reward for Iraqi armed group leader<\/p>\n

ObiKwankwaso movement warns against infiltration<\/p>\n

CBN directs banks to report failed mobile, ATM transactions monthly<\/p>\n

FRSC, NSCDC pledge stronger partnership in Sokoto<\/p>\n

OAU undergraduate dies during examination<\/p>\n

Hayatu-Deen slams economic team, calls for urgent policy reset<\/p>\n

Oyedele backs reform, rules out policy U-turns<\/p>\n

Automatic ticket: Tinubu leaves lawmakers\u2019 fate in govs\u2019 hands<\/p>\n

Atiku, economists raise concern over Tinubu\u2019s $516m loan request<\/p>\n

FG borrows N2.69tn from bond market in three months<\/p>\n

Fenerbah\u00e7e kick against Osimhen\u2019s mask<\/p>\n

FCT teachers to decide on strike following meeting with Wike<\/p>\n

Judiciary, media vital to Nigerias 2027 election success CJN, AGF<\/p>\n

APC postpones presidential, governorship primaries<\/p>\n

Police fix April 28 for constable exam, warn against scams<\/p>\n

Buharis son declares House of Representatives bid on APC platform<\/p>\n

NARD demands justice over assault of doctor, nurse at KWASUTH<\/p>\n

Davidos father donates N500m as Osun unveils security trust fund<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Tinubu meets APC governors in Abuja<\/p>\n

FG disburses 396m insurance payout to farmers in four states<\/p>\n

Tinubu congratulates Ekiti student on African Spelling Bee win<\/p>\n

Court to decide on Yahaya Bellos trial evidence Friday<\/p>\n

Revenue formula review at advanced stage RMAFC chairman<\/p>\n

Police nab kidnap kingpin with human skull, recover arms in AIbom<\/p>\n

Reps urge state assemblies to back special seats for women bill<\/p>\n

Im now freelance politician, Bala Mohammed says after meeting Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Accord Party denies endorsing Tinubu, backs Adeleke for Osun poll<\/p>\n

NDC, platform for Nigerians tired of recycled promises Official<\/p>\n

Women engineers get new exco, seek better opportunities<\/p>\n

US eases access to marijuana for medical use<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Tinubu seeks $516m loan approval for SokotoBadagry superhighway<\/p>\n

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

FG Arraigns El-Rufai for Allegedly Wiretapping Ribadus Phone<\/p>\n

Senate Confirms Darma As Housing Minister, Tasks Him on Reforms, Affordable Homes<\/p>\n

Africas Domestic Capital Hits $2tn, Overtakes External Flows, Says AFC Report<\/p>\n

Contractor Denies Alleged Oil Asset Sabotage in NDelta<\/p>\n

Varsity Don to FG: Promote Good Forest Governance, Eliminate Rural Poverty in Communities<\/p>\n

Adebayo Questions INECs Commitment to Credible 2027 Polls, Says Opportunity Already Blown<\/p>\n

Missing Relief Funds: CAN Refutes Allegation, Threatens Legal Action<\/p>\n

Stock Market Advances by N861bn on Buy Interest in Blue-Chip Coys<\/p>\n

FG Urged to Support Women-led Businesses to Achieve $1trn Economy<\/p>\n

Aka-Bashorun: Nigerian Businesses Must Focus on Solving Challenges<\/p>\n

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

Tinubu hails Nigeria 91.45% ICAO safety rating, tops regional and global averages<\/p>\n

Boko Haram committing war crimes Amnesty condemns targeted killing of civilians<\/p>\n

Nigeria Governors Forum endorses tax reforms, education overhaul, state police framework in maiden 2026 meeting<\/p>\n

Tinubus 2030 $1t economy: APC, WIS to attract 127 Heads of States, govt for Abuja economic summit<\/p>\n

Atiku urges NASS to amend Electoral Act, cites risk of ballot manipulation<\/p>\n

Osimhen returns as Galatasaray suffer shock defeat to Genclerbirligi<\/p>\n

Wike backed PDP pegs presidential form at N51m, governorship N21m<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Turaki-led faction optimistic as Supreme Court reserves judgment<\/p>\n

Ronaldo Jr set to play alongside father at Al-Nassr<\/p>\n

Nigeria sliding into anarchy if insecurity persists Abdul Ningi<\/p>\n

CBN Director backs 2026 AACT bid, pledges collaboration<\/p>\n

7.5m Nigerians covered under Employees Compensation Scheme Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria positioned as top destination for global capital NIPC<\/p>\n

FG begins export of solar panels, ramps up production capacity to 300 megawatts REA<\/p>\n

Inflation easing, debt outlook improving on FGs reforms Envoy<\/p>\n

COVID-19 case in Cross River isolated, stable -FG<\/p>\n

Supreme Court fixes July 27 for judgment in FIRS, Bayelsa N5.5bn Tax dispute<\/p>\n

Tinubu vows to support more Nigerian workers on social security, life after retirement<\/p>\n

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

APC tightens coordination as Tinubu leads consultations, adjusts primary timetable<\/p>\n

Anxiety over fate of 416 captives as 12 escape from Boko Haram<\/p>\n

ADC, Atiku query new loans as Senate considers $516 million request for Sokoto\u2013Badagry project
\nTake complaints to your state electricity regulators, NERC tells consumers<\/p>\n

Bird strikes: From occasional accident to routine financial drain
\nGunmen abduct residents, clergy in Kogi community attack<\/p>\n

Mini-grid models create 95% connectivity, REA discloses
\nTroops kill 24 Boko Haram fighters, repel attack in Yobe community<\/p>\n

Oyedele commits to reforms, warns against \u2018abrupt policy reversal\u2019<\/p>\n

Tariff waiver raises fresh concerns for automotive policy, stability<\/p>\n

FG disburses over N5b to 518 communities<\/p>\n

Nigeria decentralises power sector as states take regulatory control<\/p>\n

Nigeria targets 30% nationwide IPv6 compliance by 2030<\/p>\n

Dangote exports 1.1b litres of aviation fuel to Europe, supplies 95% of Nigeria\u2019s Jet A1, says AON<\/p>\n

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

Were awaiting US green light to return Iran to Stone Age Israel<\/p>\n

Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup Report<\/p>\n

Nigerians worse off, less secure than three years ago Hayatu-Deen<\/p>\n

NCC orders telcos to give customers airtime for poor service<\/p>\n

Labour Party kicks off ward congresses<\/p>\n

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup<\/p>\n

Cult killings: We wont spare anyone Lagos CP declares<\/p>\n

2027: Accord rejects parallel leadership claim, disowns INEC protest<\/p>\n

FG, EU to deepen partnership in security, trade, others<\/p>\n

APC shifts presidential primary to May 23, adopts dual mode<\/p>\n

NMA chaos: Delegates suspend NOC, reinstate disqualified candidates<\/p>\n

Senate defends petition dismissals, probes pension dispute<\/p>\n

Davido\u2019s father donates N500m to Osun Security Trust Fund<\/p>\n

Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks<\/p>\n

Tinubu, APC govs meet over rancour-free primaries<\/p>\n

Asake announces release date for fourth studio album M$NEY<\/p>\n

Ginger, FCMB SheVentures unveil Built to Last programme for women beauty entrepreneurs<\/p>\n

CRiver slams media outlets over fake COVID-19 report<\/p>\n

Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court fixes June 9 for judgment in former ministers trial<\/p>\n

2027: FG wont succumb to blackmail by political desperados AGF<\/p>\n

Five killed, three injured as gunmen attack forest guards office in Kaduna community<\/p>\n

Stop reckless borrowing, Atiku tackles Tinubu over fresh $516m highway debt<\/p>\n

Governors present state police framework ahead of constitution amendment<\/p>\n

Fire razes Ikom Magistrate Court, destroy case files<\/p>\n

Ogun 2027: My supporters were assaulted before APC guber consensus IyaboObasanjo<\/p>\n

2027: Fubara drums support for Tinubus re-election, calls for Southern unity<\/p>\n

Just in: AIbom Police arrest notorious kidnapper, recover human skull, others<\/p>\n

Badagry market shuts as Akran burial rites begin in Lagos<\/p>\n

APGA fixes April 30 deadline for membership revalidation, registration<\/p>\n

Wike waives C-of-O fees for Nigerian Law School<\/p>\n

Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz<\/p>\n

Plateau killings: Court remands four suspects in DSS custody, adjourns case to April 30<\/p>\n

Breaking: Senate Confirms Darma as a Minister<\/p>\n

Two injured as police foil another kidnapping attempt in Ibadan<\/p>\n

Breaking: Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m loan<\/p>\n

Two killed, one missing in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n

Soludo appoints new heads for Anambra health agencies<\/p>\n

Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls, says official<\/p>\n

Nigerian man, wife face 50-year jail risk over $500,000 fraud in US<\/p>\n

Photos: Tight security as Plateau arraigns suspects in Jos killings<\/p>\n

US issues warrant for Nigerian woman after skipping prison term<\/p>\n

Again, troops neutralise 24 terrorists in Borno, Yobe<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves N17bn for community-led projects in 8,804 wards<\/p>\n

NDA to conduct live firing exercise, urges residents to stay away<\/p>\n

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

Strike Not Over Yet, Says NUT After Meeting With Wike<\/p>\n

Nigerians Are Tired of Old Politics \u2013 Hayatu-Deen<\/p>\n

Microsoft Faces $2.3bn UK Lawsuit Over Alleged Cloud Overcharging<\/p>\n

Yusuf Buhari Formally Joins Race For Rep Seat<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Economic Woes Caused By Poor Political Choices \u2013 Gov Otti<\/p>\n

Defence Minister Dismisses Jihad Conspiracy In Turkey\u2019s Counterterrorism Pact<\/p>\n

2027: APC Revises Timetable, Shifts Presidential Primaries To May 23<\/p>\n

ASUU Warns Nasarawa Govt Over Unresolved Issues, Threatens Industrial Action<\/p>\n

2027: Obi Meets Gov Bala, Seeks North-East, South-East Alliance To Rescue Nigeria<\/p>\n

Jarvis Responds To Hair Criticism, Refuses To Bow To Pressure<\/p>\n

FAAN Eyes Export Boom As Nigeria-UK Trade Hits \u00a38.1bn<\/p>\n

Burna Boy\u2019s Mum, Bose Ogulu, Fires Back At Critics Over His Character<\/p>\n

Senate Raises Health Fund To 2%, Probes Cross River COVID Case<\/p>\n

Wike Can\u2019t Claim PDP National Leader Position While Supporting Tinubu \u2014 Dan Ulasi<\/p>\n

Atiku Hits Tinubu Over Borrowing To Finance \u2018Crony Contracts\u2019<\/p>\n

FG Outlines Policies To Stabilise Food Prices<\/p>\n

CBN Seeks Private Sector Alliance to Boost Value Addition In Raw Materials<\/p>\n

War-induced Shocks Threaten Africa\u2019s Hard-won Economic Gains \u2013 IMF<\/p>\n

Atiku, Obi Urge New Senate Minority Whip to Remain Steadfast<\/p>\n

After Meeting Obi, Bala Mohammed Declares Himself \u201cFreelance Politician\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Poor network: NCC orders telcos to compensate consumers with airtime<\/p>\n

2027: APC begins sale of forms, adopts consensus, direct primaries<\/p>\n

NYSC member beaten to death in Benue<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: South Africans issue fresh threat to Nigerians, Ghanaians, Others<\/p>\n

Tinubu meets APC governors at Presidential Villa<\/p>\n

Why a fractured world strengthens the case for African Infrastructure<\/p>\n

Atiku Backs Sokoto-Badagry Highway, tackles Tinubu On Borrowing<\/p>\n

Tinubu meets APC governors at Presidential Villa<\/p>\n

Kenyan President hits back at Tinubu, mocks Nigerians<\/p>\n

Nigeria spends over $400m annually on tomato paste imports NEPC<\/p>\n

Senate confirms Muttaqha Rabe as minister<\/p>\n

2027: Labour Party Shuts Door against Obi, Cites Legal Impossibility<\/p>\n

Gunmen kidnap clergymen, families in fresh Kogi community attack<\/p>\n

Gbenga Hashim meets Falana, vows resistance to one-party agenda<\/p>\n

Senate gets ADC minority whip, silent on Abba Moro<\/p>\n

Hayatu-Deen joins race for ADC presidential ticket<\/p>\n

APC deputy national scribe declares for Senate<\/p>\n

ADC moves to halt parallel congresses in Katsina<\/p>\n

Katsina govt targets 30% women representation in politics<\/p>\n

Abuja schools hit by renovation delays as rainy season sets in<\/p>\n

Parents urge Wike to end FCT teachers strike<\/p>\n

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

Sachet Alcohol Policy Crisis: Protesters Accuse NAFDAC of Defying Govt Directives<\/p>\n

Beyond Partisanship To People Centred Policies And Programs: The Peter Mbah Paradigm<\/p>\n

Enugu pushes multi-sectoral strategy to end open defecation<\/p>\n

Raw exports rob Africa of jobs, wealth Alabi<\/p>\n

Breaking: Angwa Rukuba Attacks: Plateau Government Arraigns Suspected Killers Nabbed By DSS<\/p>\n

Trade, Trade, Trade: Jack-Rich and Roger Stone Map U.S.Nigeria Opportunities at Mar-a-Lago<\/p>\n

Civil Society Praises CDS Oluyede, Backs No Retreat Order to Troops Fighting Banditry Across North-West<\/p>\n

Military destroys ISWAP waterway network in Lake Chad airstrikes, neutralises scores<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise armed gunmen in ambush operation in Plateau State<\/p>\n

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

NCC to Nigerians: Embrace reading culture, uphold copyright on World Book Day<\/p>\n

Senate orders rescue of 15 abducted passengers, JAMB candidates in CalabarOron pirate attack<\/p>\n

Police block Reform Our Football protest in Abuja, group heads to presidency<\/p>\n

Northern business leaders cheer Dangotes spot on Times 2026 Influential 100<\/p>\n

Nigeria expands solar manufacturing capacity to 300MW in 2 years<\/p>\n

Minister hails NSDC boss, wants sugar institute to commence full operation<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom athletes gear up for World Athletics Relays<\/p>\n

Like Leke Abejide; like Ademola Bello: Two incidents, one dangerous direction<\/p>\n

Happening now: Peter Obi meets Bala Mohammed in Bauchi<\/p>\n

FG launches employees compensation scheme to strengthen civil servants welfare, workplace safety<\/p>\n

Phone tapping: DSS arraigns El-Rufai, court schedules trial<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Trumps envoy tells FIFA country that should replace Iran<\/p>\n

FG moves to strengthen social work, plans council inauguration Minister<\/p>\n

Breaking: Tinubu seeks Senates approval for fresh $516.3m loan<\/p>\n

PPB tasks FG, stakeholders on implementation of cancer patient navigation services<\/p>\n

GehGeh: My mother doesnt want me to give my father money Peller<\/p>\n

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