{"id":33064,"date":"2026-04-26T05:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T05:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33064"},"modified":"2026-04-26T11:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T11:48:36","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-26-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33064","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 26 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US Secret Service Evacuates Trump from White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner after Gunshots<\/p>\n

At Ibadan Summit, Opposition Parties Unveil Plans to Field One Presidential Candidate in 2027<\/p>\n

Oyedele, Keyamo Move to Cut Aviation Fuel Costs, Support Airlines<\/p>\n

FG\u2019s Enhanced Allowances for Federal Civil Servants Takes Effect October 1<\/p>\n

Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike as FG Reverses Position on Their Allowances, Arrears<\/p>\n

Presidency Defends Tinubu, Dismisses ADC\u2019s Criticism over National Convention Remarks<\/p>\n

Tuggar Declares Interest in 2027 Bauchi Governorship Race<\/p>\n

Former SDP Presidential Candidate Raises the Alarm over Nigeria\u2019s Shrinking Democratic Space<\/p>\n

IG to Police Officers: Treat Citizens with Civility, Professionalism<\/p>\n

Uvwie Cautions Itsekiris Against Ethnic Strife Over Ownership Claims of Ugbenuohwuru, Others<\/p>\n

Firm Sues Nigerian Navy, AGF Over Auctioned Vessel, Seeks N771m Damage<\/p>\n

Ban On Drugs Importation: Pharmacist Vote for Presidential Committee To Drive Policy<\/p>\n

Iyamu: Nigeria Needs State-sponsored Evacuation, Shelter to Tackle Flood Crisis<\/p>\n

INEC Recognises Gabam-led SDP NWC, Uploads Names On website<\/p>\n

Nigerian Banks: Rich Profits, Poor Citizens, a Struggling Economy<\/p>\n

Onuesoke Calls for Concession of BeninSapele Highway, Urges Edo, Delta Govs to Intervene<\/p>\n

UNICEF Engages Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe Stakeholders On Child Protection, Survival<\/p>\n

Natasha Rejects N1bn Defamation Judgment, Heads to Appeal Court<\/p>\n

NNDC Must Drive Northern Economic Revival, Says Gov. Yahaya<\/p>\n

Forceful Eviction Claim: Court Orders Arrest of Abuja Lawyer, Police Officer for Allegedly Evading Arraignment<\/p>\n

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

Trump cancels envoys Pakistan trip for peace talks with Iran<\/p>\n

US secret service probes shooting at White House correspondents\u2019 dinner<\/p>\n

ADC: Kwankwaso, Obi rally northern leaders against Atiku<\/p>\n

FG registers 3,613 refugees as asylum-seekers rise by 322<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Trump shares CCTV footage showing suspect after shooting scare at Washington dinner<\/p>\n

Trump unharmed as gunfire erupts at White House correspondents\u2019 dinner<\/p>\n

Man pays N900,000 to kidnap aunt who raised him for 10 years<\/p>\n

Police raid criminal hideout in Anambra community, arrest eight for cultism<\/p>\n

Osun monarchs back ex-Amotekun boss for APC senatorial ticket<\/p>\n

Police rescue abducted 70-year-old man in Edo<\/p>\n

NNPP to hold convention despite INEC recognition delay<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition parties agree to field single presidential candidate Turaki<\/p>\n

SAN joins 2027 Kwara governorship race under PDP<\/p>\n

APP remains Imos biggest opposition party lawmaker Ugochinyere<\/p>\n

Air Peace warns of flight delays over fuel shortage<\/p>\n

Oppositions mission to rescue Nigeria must be done, says David Mark<\/p>\n

Natasha urges Kogi PDP to reconcile aggrieved members<\/p>\n

Turkey president sacks education minister after school shootings<\/p>\n

NBA tackles Makinde over poor funding of judiciary<\/p>\n

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

CAN lays foundation for N25bn ecumenical chapel at Abuja airport<\/p>\n

Spate of kidnappings, killing of soldiers, others alarming YPP<\/p>\n

ADC alleges APC plotting disruption of Oyo summit<\/p>\n

ADC counters Wike, emphasises credibility in Rivers governorship<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Boko Haram, others came because Obasanjo allowed Sharia Law Asake, ex SOKAPU leader<\/p>\n

Defence lawyers walkout from Kebbi court in ADC trial<\/p>\n

ADC counters Wike on Rivers 2027 governorship<\/p>\n

Tinubu grants 30% debt relief to airlines as Nigeria hits record ICAO safety score<\/p>\n

NCC intensifies crackdown on piracy, illicit networks<\/p>\n

Inflation: Experts urge Nigerians to adopt structured wealth strategies<\/p>\n

South Africa Focus Week returns to Lagos, deepens bilateral economic ties<\/p>\n

Jack-Rich and Trump ally Stone talk US-Nigeria bilateral ties<\/p>\n

FG vows to actualise Lagos-Abidjan 1,028km project<\/p>\n

Lassa fever: One dead as Oyo confirms 5 new cases<\/p>\n

The Federal Character Fraud: How Nigeria punishes excellence and what the Igbo can learn from Jewish resilience<\/p>\n

Unfaithful wife caught with CCTV<\/p>\n

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

Obi raises concerns over repeated lecture cancellations across Nigeria varsities<\/p>\n

Opposition parties to field one presidential candidate in 2027<\/p>\n

Electoral Credibility: Dare dismisses allegations, accuses ADC of political distraction<\/p>\n

Amupitan will preside over the most untrusted elections in Nigeria, says ADC<\/p>\n

FG pushes digital jobs drive as Oyo lawmaker expands youth tech programme<\/p>\n

Obdient Movement Urges Supreme Court to Fast-Track ADC Leadership Judgment<\/p>\n

Gunmen attack Zamfara community, loot properties, set District Head’s palace ablaze<\/p>\n

Troops dismantle illegal arms manufacturing hub in Plateau<\/p>\n

Osimhen survives Fenerbahce\u2019s \u2018Palace Coup\u2019<\/p>\n

FG launches multi-state campaign against tsetse-borne diseases<\/p>\n

Lagos NMA suspends secretary, others over \u2018unconstitutional\u2019 meeting<\/p>\n

Don’t create negative contents to tarnish NYSC scheme, Lagos State Coordinator warns PCMs<\/p>\n

Gunmen attacks OOU Ibogun campus, injures students, loots property, including vehicle<\/p>\n

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

Trump rushed to safety as gunshots disrupt Washington press dinner<\/p>\n

Trump cancels envoys Pakistan trip, but war not resuming<\/p>\n

Race for Tinubu\u2019s nod: How \u2018Baba Sope Politics\u2019 is shaping next elections<\/p>\n

Doctors hunted for saving lives! Chilling stories of arrests, detention, extortion<\/p>\n

2027: Borno APC endorses Tinubu\/Kashim ticket for second term<\/p>\n

Resident doctors back down from nationwide strike as FG concedes on allowances, arrears<\/p>\n

IG to officers: Treat citizens with civility, professionalism<\/p>\n

Nigerian man arrested, faces deportation from US over sex crimes<\/p>\n

NNPP insists on congresses despite INEC failure to comply with court orders<\/p>\n

Atiku, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, other opposition heavyweights gather in Ibadan summit<\/p>\n

Constituents raise N38.5m for Ndumes fifth-term senatorial bid<\/p>\n

S\/Africa Unrest: NiDCOM advises Nigerians to be cautious<\/p>\n

Army dismantles IPOB\/ESN camp, recovers remains of personnel in Imo<\/p>\n

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

Macron Pushes To Reopen Hormuz As Energy Crisis Looms<\/p>\n

Keyamo, Oyedele Meet Over Aviation Fuel Cost Challenges<\/p>\n

University Staff Union Sets April 30 Strike Deadline For FG<\/p>\n

Fuel Challenges Disrupt Air Peace Abuja\u2013London Schedule<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Flags Off Ecumenical Chapel, Pilgrims Centre Project At Abuja Airport<\/p>\n

Flood Risk: Nasarawa To Order Forced Relocation Of Residents<\/p>\n

Inside The 9-point \u2018Ibadan Declaration\u2019 By Nigeria\u2019s Opposition Parties<\/p>\n

One Dead As Oyo Records Five Confirmed Lassa Fever Cases<\/p>\n

2027 Polls: Southern Kaduna Mobilises Against Voter Apathy<\/p>\n

Ibadan Summit: Fayose Mocks Oduduwa Agitator Sunday Igboho Over Obi\u2019s Visit<\/p>\n

Police Recruitment Remains Free, PSC Restates<\/p>\n

NNPP Insists On Holding Congresses Despite INEC Court Order Dispute<\/p>\n

INEC Recognises Gabam-led SDP NWC, Uploads Names On Website<\/p>\n

Monthly Waterways Passengers In Lagos Hits 2m<\/p>\n

ICE Arrests Nigerian Man In US Over Child Molestation Record<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition Parties Agree On Single Presidential Candidate \u2014 Turaki<\/p>\n

David Mark Urges Opposition Leaders To Resist Temptations Of Petty Partisanship, Selfish Ambitions<\/p>\n

INEC Is No Longer An Impartial Umpire \u2013 David Mark<\/p>\n

2027: Obtain PVCs, Shape Nation\u2019s Future, ECWA Tells Members<\/p>\n

Navy Cracks Down On Maritime Fraud, Arrests Shipping Agent<\/p>\n

2027: It\u2019s APC Vs Nigerians,David Mark Says<\/p>\n

NUPENG Gets New President As Akporeha Bows Out<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Not Interested In Imposing Candidates \u2013 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Troops Clear IPOB Hideout , Recover Remains Of Slain Army Couple In Imo<\/p>\n

British Expert Drew Uyi Speaks At Football Forum Hungary 2026, Says Africa Lacks Structure, Not Talent<\/p>\n

Nigerians Use More Search, AI Tools For Global Connection, Creative Arts \u2013 Report<\/p>\n

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

Obasanjo Chairs Opposition Summit as Atiku, Kwankwaso, Others Arrive Ibadan<\/p>\n

UK-based cleric: Dialogue, not wars, will solve world conflicts<\/p>\n

Suspected kidnappers arrested with N8m cash in Plateau<\/p>\n

2027: Opposition parties plot to field single candidate against Tinubu<\/p>\n

Makinde: Nigeria cant afford a weak opposition<\/p>\n

Flood: Nasarawa Moves to Relocate Residents from High-Risk Areas<\/p>\n

Houses, shops submerged as flood takes over Jalingo<\/p>\n

Over 100 Residents in Captivity, Sokoto LG Chair Raises Alarm<\/p>\n

Plateau Tertiary Institutions Declare Indefinite Strike<\/p>\n

Man arrested with fake naira notes in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

Water shortage: Firm drills boreholes for Gujeni community after Daily Trust investigation<\/p>\n

Ex-defence chief, Irabor blames weak justice system for worsening insecurity<\/p>\n

ADC lawmakers kick as Tinubu seeks $516m fresh loan<\/p>\n

Police begin profiling of Intl donors, FGs grant handlers<\/p>\n

Nigerians should demand disclosure of sources of funding for programmes<\/p>\n

Alleged coup: Military begins trial of 36 officers<\/p>\n

Oil exploration cannot resume in Ogoni except<\/p>\n

Oil wells dispute: Why C\/RiverA\/Ibom tensions demand urgent federal intervention<\/p>\n

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

At opposition leaders summit: ADC knocks INEC chairman Amupitan<\/p>\n

Why I want to be Nigerias President ADC presidential aspirant, Hayatu-Deen<\/p>\n

ADC lawmakers forum raises concerns over fresh $516m loan request<\/p>\n

INEC redeploys Wikes cousin as Akwa Ibom REC<\/p>\n

Aviation fuel: Air Peace reduces Abuja-London flight frequency<\/p>\n

Ill always choose my children Churchill speaks amid divorce rumours<\/p>\n

Telecom upgrade driving improved service, surge in data usage NCC<\/p>\n

Relief as FG raises allowances to boost civil servants welfare<\/p>\n

2027: ADC counters Wike, emphasises credibility in 2027 Rivers governorship poll<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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