{"id":33106,"date":"2026-05-03T05:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T05:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33106"},"modified":"2026-05-03T05:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T05:17:12","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-3-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33106","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 3 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>VANGUARD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump is an idiot Californians fume over rising petrol prices<\/p>\n<p>Fresh alarm over 2027 polls: Ex-REC lists \u2018dangerous\u2019 Sections of Electoral Act 2026<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria joins Ghana in warning South Africa over xenophobic attacks<\/p>\n<p>Falana pushes for reopening of unresolved murder cases, tasks journalists<\/p>\n<p>2027: Wikes ally Senator Onor picks PDP presidential forms<\/p>\n<p>Telcos urge FG: Strengthening local ISPs unlocks Nigerias digital growth<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal go six points clear as Gyokeres double sinks Fulham<\/p>\n<p>2027: Obi nears defining political decision after high-level talks Obidients<\/p>\n<p>Tunji Braithwaithe wouldve partnered with our administration Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>FG summons South African envoy over alleged Attacks on Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias mining reforms unlock $2bn investments, 68bn revenue surge<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed dumps PDP for APM<\/p>\n<p>CAF confirm dates for 2027 AFCON<\/p>\n<p>Ndume hails troops for rescuing Ngoshe captives from B\/Haram<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill pregnant woman, three others in Plateau, injure four<\/p>\n<p>RCCG not APC church; why I protested in past Adeboye<\/p>\n<p>2027: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters hold unity summit in Abuja amid defection talks<\/p>\n<p>Call me Carter Mayweather, Carter Efe says after defeating Portable<\/p>\n<p>Terrorists kill three Mobile Police Officers in Kwara community<\/p>\n<p>Midnight fire guts Sokoto NLC secretariat after May Day<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun arrests five suspected kidnappers in Ogun forest<\/p>\n<p>FG warns Nigerians against fake diplomatic recruitment scams.<\/p>\n<p>Iran military official says renewed war with US likely<\/p>\n<p>N50 million for you, E-Money tells Carter Efe after Portable defeat<\/p>\n<p>Terrorists kill 3 police officers in Kwara community<\/p>\n<p>Hezbollahs fibre-optic drones pose new challenge for Israel<\/p>\n<p>2007: Ukwuani LGA boss joins Reps race<\/p>\n<p>Merogun resigns from APC,cites undemocratic approach<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Renewed war with US still possible, says Iran<\/p>\n<p>China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links<\/p>\n<p>US-Iran war: FG earns N5tn oil windfall amid rising fuel hardship<\/p>\n<p>How Lagos couple tortured adopted daughter to death, hid corpse<\/p>\n<p>Xenophobic attacks: FG, S\u2019African envoy meet in Abuja Monday<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m in talks with NDC, PRP leaders over my political future \u2014 Kwankwaso<\/p>\n<p>Welfare: Military detains blogger for allegedly inciting soldiers<\/p>\n<p>Domestic gas demand surges as NUPRC, NLNG push supply expansion<\/p>\n<p>APC leaders back ex-Sanwo-Olu aide for Lagos Assembly seat<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest suspected kidnapper in Delta, recover AK-47<\/p>\n<p>2027: ADC reaffirms readiness for elections, dismisses exclusion rumours<\/p>\n<p>Obidient Movement dismisses panic over political realignment talk<\/p>\n<p>Kwara APC governorship aspirant pledges action on insecurity, welfare<\/p>\n<p>PDP chieftain buys presidential forms, says Wikes support for Tinubu personal<\/p>\n<p>APC female aspirant seeks Kwara South senatorial seat<\/p>\n<p>FG summons South African envoy over xenophobic protests, attacks<\/p>\n<p>Go to polls with bottles of kerosene, defend your votes, Galadima tells voters<\/p>\n<p>Police promise justice for three officers killed in Kwara attack<\/p>\n<p>I was trembling, sweating, Adeboye recounts night he thought he missed rapture<\/p>\n<p>World Relays: Nigeria stumble in womens 4x100m race<\/p>\n<p>Yahaya Bello picks APC nomination form for Kogi Central senatorial race<\/p>\n<p>No job, no marriage, Adeboye urges women to prioritise suitors financial stability over religious performance<\/p>\n<p>Dont marry women who cant cook, demand costly weddings, Adeboye warns men<\/p>\n<p>Obi, Kwankwaso to exit ADC Monday Galadima<\/p>\n<p>Mexico governor steps down over US trafficking allegations<\/p>\n<p>My supporters dont abuse like Obi, Atiku camps Amaechi<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria open World Relays with African record<\/p>\n<p>Ondo APC aspirants kick against consensus arrangement<\/p>\n<p>Ondo ex-lawmakers endorse Tinubu for second term<\/p>\n<p>APC stakeholders back Ogun lawmakers fourth term bid<\/p>\n<p>Dangote refinerys jet fuel price to stabilise market NMDPRA<\/p>\n<p>Next president has been decided by God, says Adeboye<\/p>\n<p>Attacks on journalists must end, UN warns<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen attack police base in Kwara, kill three<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2027: As Deadline Looms, Obi, Kwankwaso, Atiku Drift Apart<\/p>\n<p>Adeboye Vows RCCG Won\u2019t Bow to Pressure to Remove Oluremi Tinubu as Pastor<\/p>\n<p>Verheijen: Tinubu Secured $60bn Energy Sector Investments, Commitments in Three Years<\/p>\n<p>NMDPRA: Dangote\u2019s Disclosure of Aviation Fuel Price Will Ensure Market Stability<\/p>\n<p>Renewed War with United States Likely, Says Iran as Trump Rejects Tehran\u2019s Proposal<\/p>\n<p>Falana Pushes for Reopening of Unresolved Murder Cases, Tasks Journalists<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Summons South Africas Envoy Over Renewed Anti-Foreigner Protests, Attacks on Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Anglican Bishop, Ibeabuchi, Slams FG Over Insecurity, Reintegration of Bandits, Borrowings<\/p>\n<p>Chidoka Declares Nigerias Democracy at a Breaking Point, Demands End to Alibi Culture<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias Communications Minister, Bosun Tijani, Emerges ITU Council Chair<\/p>\n<p>Dafinone: Nigeria Risks Squandering Potential for Lack of Production Capacity<\/p>\n<p>Former Commissioner Joins APCGuber Race in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Ogun East: Between Gbenga Daniel and Dapo Abiodun<\/p>\n<p>Saraki: After Supreme Court Verdict, Lets Unite Party, Plan to Win 2027 Polls<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unfair to claim Tinubu hasnt done much for North Kaduna govt<\/p>\n<p>IGP sets up Violent Crime Response Unit in states<\/p>\n<p>Drug War: Marwa seeks sustainable skills devt, for women, youths to curb drug abuses<\/p>\n<p>New tax regime to replace multiple taxes, grow SMEs, says Abaribe<\/p>\n<p>Carter Efe defeats Portable in celebrity boxing match<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen will solve Chelseas No. 9 problem Petit<\/p>\n<p>SCourt verdict: PDP faults Wabara on leadership takeover<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court judgement: ADC declares focus on winning 2027 elections<\/p>\n<p>Abia 2027: Mascot Kalu campaign group rejects APC zoning plan<\/p>\n<p>Endorsements building up for Yahaya Serikis 2027 Kwara guber race<\/p>\n<p>2027: APC working to be only party on ballot Ahamba<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen names top picks in Olise vs Yamal, Messi vs Ronaldo debate<\/p>\n<p>No new foreign scholarship awards FG insists<\/p>\n<p>Before I formed thee in the womb, I knew thee<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable engineering practice for national development: Innovative solutions and technological advancement in an AI era<\/p>\n<p>Extrajudicial killings: Rights groups say 3000 lives wasted in 6 years<\/p>\n<p>Inside Kaduna estate where widows are rebuilding their lives<\/p>\n<p>I started Goldcrest Family Centre from my living room 79-year-old Rev Chukwura<\/p>\n<p>Love, understanding, tolerance, keys to our successful, 40-year union The Modebes<\/p>\n<p>Breaking the silence: How Benue students are learning to speak up against SGBV<\/p>\n<p>FGs N135bn budget for election 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Mixed 4x100m Team Breaks African Record To Secure World Championships Spot<\/p>\n<p>Police Apprehend Suspect Following Shooting Outside Chris Brown\u2019s Home<\/p>\n<p>Portable Welcomes Baby Boy Hours After Boxing Defeat, Calls It A \u2018Blessing\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Federal Gov\u2019t Approves National Aircraft Leasing Firm To Boost Cut Costs<\/p>\n<p>Shun Armed Struggle Against Nigerian Govt, Akpabio Pleads With Igbo Youth<\/p>\n<p>2027: Consensus Not On Table In Nasarawa APC, Says Ex-IGP Abubakar<\/p>\n<p>PDP Crisis: Gov Bala Leads Mass Defection To APM<\/p>\n<p>Saraki Urges PDP Unity After Supreme Court Verdict<\/p>\n<p>May Day Tragedy: Kwara Mourns As 3 Health Workers Die In Auto Crash<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Targets Podium Finishes As 39 Nations Converge For World Athletics Relays<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Kwankwaso \u2018To Join NDC\u2019 Monday<strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He is with us, Army breaks silence on missing Abuja activist<\/p>\n<p>Officers shot dead as bandits overrun Mobile Police base in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwaso: The crisis which forced us out of NNPP now affecting ADC<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria mixed 4x100m relay team reaches final<\/p>\n<p>World Cup Qualifier: Falconets claim two-goal advantage over Malawi<\/p>\n<p>Defection reports: Obi consulting, will speak soon Obidient Movement<\/p>\n<p>Dont marry women who cant cook, Adeboye tells men<\/p>\n<p>Katsina: Troops crush notorious bandit commanders, seize arms, cash<\/p>\n<p>Bala Mohammed declares Senate ambition, confirms talks with Obi, Kwankwaso<\/p>\n<p>Cleric urges politicians to match promises with action<\/p>\n<p>S\/Court Verdict: Lets Unite, Plan to Win 2027 Polls, Saraki tells PDP leaders<\/p>\n<p>ADC crisis: Kwankwaso to lead mass defection to NDC<\/p>\n<p>Man accuses APC of neglect after selling N30m property to support party<\/p>\n<p>Man jumps from 2-storey building as NDLEA raids drug dealers hideouts<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hardship and hope: Nigerians demand empathy in economic reforms<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll field candidates in 2027 despite distractions &#8211; ADC<\/p>\n<p>ADC crisis: Obi, Kwankwaso plan exit to NDC Monday<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Silence of the Church no longer golden &#8211; Observers<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria begins evacuation of citizens amid rising xenophobic attacks<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill four, including pregnant woman, in Plateau mining site attack<\/p>\n<p>CAF confirms kick-off for historic AFCON 2027 edition<\/p>\n<p>High cost of rent, transport, feeding killing us, Delta workers tell Oborevwori<\/p>\n<p>How remote work is redefining university life in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Universal to sell half of its Spotify stake, generating around $1.4bn<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2027: Obi, Kwankwaso alliance gains momentum ahead of 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