{"id":33067,"date":"2026-04-27T05:45:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33067"},"modified":"2026-04-27T05:45:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T05:45:41","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-27-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33067","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 27 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled<\/p>\n<p>Gunman was targeting members of Trumps administration US Attorney General<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill three mourners, kidnap two in Benue attack<\/p>\n<p>NNPC crude output surges to five-year high<\/p>\n<p>Allowance hike: NLC demands more, FG sets Oct implementation date<\/p>\n<p>Navy deploys ships, helicopters against maritime crimes<\/p>\n<p>Why OAU declined venue for Peter Obi lecture \u2014 Management<\/p>\n<p>INEC Gabam recognition sparks fresh SDP row<\/p>\n<p>Fuel price hike: Airlines plan Thursday shut down<\/p>\n<p>Atiku warns against campaign suspension in Borno, Benue, others<\/p>\n<p>2027: Oyo APC members protest, demand rotation arrangement<\/p>\n<p>PDP turmoil: Court moves against INEC chair, Anyanwu<\/p>\n<p>NNPC April crude supplies to Dangote cross 1bn barrels<\/p>\n<p>Alleged coup plot: Sylva, five others arraigned, officers\u2019 wives seek justice<\/p>\n<p>FCT NUT suspends teachers strike<\/p>\n<p>PDP chieftain joins Plateau governorship race, pledges to tackle insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Dangote refinery 1.4mbpd expansion to create 95,000 jobs<\/p>\n<p>Edo court acquits DHL manager over missing UK-bound parcel<\/p>\n<p>Fuel hike: Aviation stakeholders seek govt help to save 2026 Hajj<\/p>\n<p>Accord Party denies involvement in opposition summit, threatens legal action<\/p>\n<p>We have no political party now, Bauchi gov son tells loyalists<\/p>\n<p>INEC recognises Gabam-led SDP NWC after court ruling<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olus aide insist LAWMA cleared waste after Lagos sanitation exercise<\/p>\n<p>Navy deploys helicopters, others to curb crime in Gulf of Guinea<\/p>\n<p>2027: Borno South APC leaders back Ndumes return, raise 40m for nomination form<\/p>\n<p>Tinubus tough economic decisions laying ground for stability Ex-Rep<\/p>\n<p>Why I declined invitation to opposition summit Sowore<\/p>\n<p>Natasha condemns intimidation of mum who flagged graphic storybook<\/p>\n<p>Army seizes N250m stolen crude oil, diesel, arrests nine in NDelta<\/p>\n<p>New COVID-19 report: Infection control still active in Lagos, agency assures<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lai Mohammed Raises Alarm Over Rising Cost of Politics in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Top Nigerian Footballers to Watch in the 2025\/26 European Season<\/p>\n<p>Again, NAF Destroys Terrorist Enclaves in Southern Tumbuns, Eliminates Insurgents<\/p>\n<p>Uzodimma: RHA Digital 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