{"id":33061,"date":"2026-04-25T05:43:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33061"},"modified":"2026-04-25T05:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:54:39","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-25-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33061","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 25 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tehran airport to resume international flights Saturday<\/p>\n<p>US invites Putin to G20 summit but Trump doubts hell come<\/p>\n<p>Vanguard Awards: Nigeria needs integrity, hard work to thrive Ajumogobia, Anaba<\/p>\n<p>Police confirm abduction of medical doctor in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Trump spokeswoman announces maternity leave<\/p>\n<p>NCoS warns inmates against escape, enforces savings plan<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu swears-in new housing minister Muttaqha Darma<\/p>\n<p>Brent crude falls below $100 on hopes of fresh Iran peace talks<\/p>\n<p>Benue: Suspected herdsmen kill monarch, others in fresh Agatu attack<\/p>\n<p>N1bn: Yahaya Bello wins defamation suit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan<\/p>\n<p>Iran confirms foreign minister travelling to Pakistan<\/p>\n<p>Why are we still borrowing after subsidy removal&#8217; Sanusi queries FG<\/p>\n<p>NNPC denies allegations of selling equipment from refinery<\/p>\n<p>Rivers LG chairman imposes curfew over killing of vigilance group member<\/p>\n<p>UN peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in Lebanon<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen attack Plateau community, destroy farmland<\/p>\n<p>Transcorp Hilton Abuja addresses temporary water supply disruption<\/p>\n<p>Give kidnappers my number if they pick you Oyedepo tells congregation<\/p>\n<p>NMA leadership dismisses faction claims, warns of impostors ahead of AGM<\/p>\n<p>Two arrested over alleged killing of NYSC member in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Third-party insurance: Why FRSC, Police cant impose fines on motorists Court<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu approves 30% debt relief for airlines<\/p>\n<p>Court orders Ekiti Govt to pay Ex-Deputy Gov Lawals entitlements from 2010<\/p>\n<p>Defamation case: Court orders Sen. Natasha to pay Yahaya Bello N1bn<\/p>\n<p>NMA Lagos: Secretary, others suspended over unconstitutional gathering<\/p>\n<p>FG approves 100% duty tour allowance for civil servants<\/p>\n<p>2027: Group warns of N-West backlash over Dangiwas cabinet exit<\/p>\n<p>MACBAN petitions Plateau govt, DSS over alleged poisoning of cattle<\/p>\n<p>ADC hails Nwoyes emergence as Senate Minority Whip<\/p>\n<p>Let competence, not cash, decide candidates Chiogo Ikokwu tells ADC<\/p>\n<p>Food Crisis: Nigeria, Sudan among 10 countries home to worlds most hungry UN report<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Coup: Military inaugurates general court-martial, begins trial of suspects<\/p>\n<p>Ghana summons South Africas envoy over xenophobic incidents<\/p>\n<p>Jet fuel: Shutdown looms as FG, marketers, airlines negotiation ends in deadlock<\/p>\n<p>Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Iran peace talks stall<\/p>\n<p>FAAN to keep momentum after Nigerias record aviation safety score<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jonathans legacy cant be diminished by false claims, ex-minister replies Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers challenge privatisation of Abuja public park claims<\/p>\n<p>2027: Anambra APC dismisses claims of working together with APGA<\/p>\n<p>CDD trains Katsina officials in conflict analysis, strategic communication<\/p>\n<p>Court orders arrest of lawyer, police officer for evading arraignment<\/p>\n<p>US secret service unveils fast-track recruitment process<\/p>\n<p>My sister died after doctor forgot scissors in her stomach \u2013 Sibling<\/p>\n<p>Kidnap terror: 30 Kwara kings flee palaces<\/p>\n<p>MTN begins airtime compensation to subscribers over poor service<\/p>\n<p>Xenophobic attacks: NiDCOM issues safety alert to Nigerians in South Africa<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu holds closed-door talks with Speaker Abbas, reps members at Villa<\/p>\n<p>Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open with wrist injury<\/p>\n<p>Kukah Centre identifies risks to 2026 Osun governorship polls<\/p>\n<p>2027: Omo-Agege declares Senate bid, backs Tinubus re-election<\/p>\n<p>Ganduje blames neglect of PWD for rising street begging<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chairman over N36.54bn, $30m fraud allegations<\/p>\n<p>NITDA to develop new regulatory guidelines for responsible AI use<\/p>\n<p>Oyo confirms five Lassa fever cases, one death<\/p>\n<p>Commercial drivers urged to install cameras to fight insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns trial of Anambra native doctor over ill-health<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest two suspects over killing of corps member in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Dangote warns AI could disrupt engineering, urges action<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill traditional ruler, wife, son, two others in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Alleged coup: DHQ inaugurates court martial for 36 personnel<\/p>\n<p>NMA dismisses crisis claims, to elect new leaders in May<\/p>\n<p>Transcorp Hilton Abuja denies water shortage, clarifies disruption<\/p>\n<p>Oyedele pledges continuity of economic reforms in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders urge government to prioritise teachers welfare<\/p>\n<p>120 groups issue travel advisory to US World Cup visitors<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria named among top 10 countries facing worst global food crisis<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CBN Hikes ATM Card Fee to N1,500, Abolishes Monthly Maintenance Charges<\/p>\n<p>Court Slams N1bn in Damages against Sen. Natasha in Defamation Suit by Ex-governor Yahaya Bello<\/p>\n<p>UK Reaffirms Support for Moroccan Autonomy Plan as Credible Basis for Peace in Sahara<\/p>\n<p>Court Strikes out Suit Seeking to Jail INEC Chairman for Alleged Disobedience<\/p>\n<p>Military Begins Closed-Door Trial of Alleged Coup Plotters, Bars Journalists from Venue<\/p>\n<p>FG Advocates Blended Finance Model to Address Nigerias N3.4frn Agriculture Financing Gap<\/p>\n<p>Osimhens Transfer in Summer to Break 100mBarrier<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to Govs: Our Primaries Must Be Hitch-free to Preserve APC Unity, Cohesion<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG rolls out 10bn housing loan, comprehensive welfare boost for civil servants ahead of Workers Day<\/p>\n<p>AIG Moshood visits Western Naval Command, seeks stronger security synergy<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara: Tinubu, Lawal hold strategic meeting to end insecurity, boost economy<\/p>\n<p>South Africa: NiDCOM urges Nigerians to avoid protests over rising violence<\/p>\n<p>Deploy technology to conserve our forests, monitor terrorists activities Don<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s Stock Market Defies Geopolitical Tension, Gains N16.13trn in 24 Days<\/p>\n<p>Sanusi Questions FG\u2019s Rising Borrowing After Subsidy Removal, Demands Fiscal Discipline<\/p>\n<p>Gulf War: Food Insecurity Looms in Nigeria, Other African Countries, IMF Warns<\/p>\n<p>Hong Killings: Adamawa Guber Aspirant, Haske Condemns Brutal Attack, Mourns Victims<\/p>\n<p>FG Urges Nigerians in S\u2019Africa to Stay Safe Amid Rising Anti-foreigners\u2019 Protests<\/p>\n<p>Military Begins Closed-door Trial of Alleged Coup Plotters, Bars Journalists from Venue<\/p>\n<p>General court martial to try 36 serving, retired officers over alleged mutiny<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Give kidnappers my number if abducted Oyedepo<\/p>\n<p>FG vows to realise 1,028km Lagos-Abidjan project<\/p>\n<p>Coup plotters: Military court trial of officers unconstitutional Falana<\/p>\n<p>Gulf War: Food 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Day: Malaria defies drugs, insecticides despite ongoing elimination efforts<\/p>\n<p>Food security is ultimate test of governance capacity, Don tells nation\u2019s leaders<\/p>\n<p>Progress against malaria, cervical cancer at risk due to funding constraints \u2013 Gavi<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct residents, clergy in Kogi community attack<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria decentralises power sector as states take regulatory control<\/p>\n<p>Experts urge Nigeria to review investment treaties, strengthen domestic dispute resolution<\/p>\n<p>Investing in security forces, community-driven intelligence will help Nigeria defeat insecurity \u2013 Omobude<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>LEADERSHIP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We Are Dying In Silence\u201d \u2014 Nigerian Woman In South Africa Cries Out To FG Over Hostility<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s Rising Grant Fraud Threatens Donor Confidence, Group Raises Alarm<\/p>\n<p>Billionaire Rasak Okoya\u2019s Daughter Olamide Gets Engaged<\/p>\n<p>Falklands Row: UK Rejects Trump-linked Review Proposal<\/p>\n<p>UNIPGC Clarifies Status, Says It\u2019s Not Affiliated To UN<\/p>\n<p>Immigration Arrests 107 Foreign Nationals In Adamawa<\/p>\n<p>Sokoto Police Repel Bandit Attacks, Recover 167 Rounds Of Ammunition<\/p>\n<p>Internet Fraudster Bags 12 Months Imprisonment For Impersonation<\/p>\n<p>United Capital Group Revenue Surged 35% to N58.55bn In 2025<\/p>\n<p>Int\u2019l Oil Firms Target Nigeria\u2019s Frontier Oil Assets As Global Supply Centers Face Constraints<\/p>\n<p>Federal Govt Unveils Child-Centred Development Plan In New Partnership With UNICEF<\/p>\n<p>Global Oil And Gas Executives Raises Fresh Concerns Over Persistent Market Disruptions<\/p>\n<p>Troops Rescue 16, Arrest 42 Terrorists<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram Claims Plan To Distribute 68 Ngoshe Captive Women<\/p>\n<p>Rights Groups Warn World Cup Visitors Over US Travel Concerns<\/p>\n<p>FG Targets Sugar Self-sufficiency, Orders Full Activation Of NSI<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Detains Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Ayeni Over Alleged \u20a636.5bn, $30m Fraud<\/p>\n<p>Delta Police Arrest 4 Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Firearms<\/p>\n<p>FG Unveils Civil Service Welfare Reforms, \u20a610bn Housing Loan<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers Track, Arrest Car Hailing Driver For \u2018Stealing\u2019 Customer\u2019s iPhone 16 Phone<\/p>\n<p>Neglect Of PWDs Fuelling Begging Crisis In North, Ganduje Warns<\/p>\n<p>Traditional Ruler, Wife, 3 Others Murdered In Benue<\/p>\n<p>Cross River Records 38,680 Health Insurance Enrolments<\/p>\n<p>ADC Aspirant Raises Concern Over High Nomination Fees, Warns Of Limited Political Inclusion<\/p>\n<p>Residents Applaud Tinubu, Wike For FCT Satellite Town Roads<\/p>\n<p>2027: OYC Alleges Atiku, Ihedioha Secretly Aligning With Tinubu<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu undergoes Prostate Cancer treatment<\/p>\n<p>Nobody Around Tinubu Safe If Edun Could Be Treated That Way Dalung<\/p>\n<p>Xenophobia: Close shops, stay safe, FG tells 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scheme for civil servants<\/p>\n<p>When Presidential Jets Matter More Than Soldiers<\/p>\n<p>Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Ushers in New Premium Era<\/p>\n<p>3.7million Nigerians declared Internally Displaced amid rising Insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu approves 30% debt waiver for airlines<\/p>\n<p>3 children die as boat capsizes in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria spends over $400m annually on tomato paste importation NEPC<\/p>\n<p>5 killed as gunmen attack forest guards office in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Plateau communities differ over military operations<\/p>\n<p>Jandor insists on contesting Lagos guber<\/p>\n<p>Weve not endorsed any presidential candidate Accord Party<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians have no choice but to support Tinubu Fubara<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus economic reset and Northern Nigerias prospects<\/p>\n<p>70% of refined fuels in Africa imported<\/p>\n<p>How state electricity regulators can thrive Report<\/p>\n<p>RMFAC begins data verification for revenue sharing formula review<\/p>\n<p>FG urged to phase ban on 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