{"id":33258,"date":"2026-06-01T03:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T03:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33258"},"modified":"2026-06-01T04:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T04:09:25","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-1-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33258","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 1 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
LEADERSHIP\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Trump Blasts Artists For Pulling Out Of Freedom 250 Concert<\/div>\n
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Kanye West Draws 118,000 to Istanbul Show, Claims Largest Stadium Performance In History<\/div>\n
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How APC Primaries Turned Into A Nightmare For Defectors<\/div>\n
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N100,000 Minimum Wage Unrealistic, Workers Should Earn N1m Monthly \u2014 NLCNigeria-UAE Non-Oil Trade Hits $5bn<\/p>\n

NISO, FG Outline Steps To Cut Outages, Improve National Grid Stability<\/p>\n

2027: Rivers Votes Not Your Property, Atiku Fires Back At Wike<\/p>\n

NDC Disowns Social Media Primary Results, Summons NEC Meeting<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Attack On Wike-Backed PDP Secretariat In Bauchi<\/p>\n

Adhere To 35% Affirmative Action For Women, Igbo Group Tells NDC<\/p>\n

ADC: Atiku Meets Hayatu-Deen in Lagos After Disputed Presidential Primary<\/p>\n

Cardinalstone, 9 Others Dominate NGX Trading With N4.14trn Turnover<\/p>\n

2027: Forgive Our Mistakes, Support APC Again, Nwifuru Begs Ebonyi Residents<\/p>\n

Aisha Yesufu Replies Wike Over Comments On Her Election Loss<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve Been Friends With Seyi Tinubu For Years\u201d \u2013 Davido<\/p>\n

Money Market Liquidity Surges To N6.02trn On OMO Maturities<\/p>\n

ADC Faction Unveils Chris Uba As 2027 Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

I Never Criticised, Questioned Tinubu Over Bauchi APC Governorship Primary \u2014 Tuggar<\/p>\n

Domestic, Foreign Portfolio Investments Hit N1.80trn In April<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019re Using 31 Days To Commission Projects In FCT To Mark Tinubu\u2019s 3rd Anniversary\u2019, Says Wike<\/p>\n

Lagos Police Disown Viral Video Claiming Arrest Of Fulani Men With Arms In Ikorodu<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Deny Party Tickets To Loyal Reps, Ugochinyere Urges NDC Leadership<\/p>\n

Jennifer Lopez\u2019s Child Reportedly Uses Name Oskar Mu\u00f1iz At Graduation<\/p>\n

Keyamo Urges Jonathan To Reject PDP Faction\u2019s 2027 Presidential Nomination<\/p>\n

Nigeria, Liberia Deepen Maritime Ties To Unlock Africa\u2019s Blue Economy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ebola: Lagos Airport Reviews Emergency Response, Tightens Passenger MonitoringWhy Nollywood Filmmakers Can No Longer Freely Use Afrobeats Songs In Movies<\/p>\n

Why I Plan To Buy Back My Music Masters From Sony \u2014 Davido<\/p>\n

FG Targets 37,000 Women, Youth In Dairy Sector Push<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Xenophobic attack: Police boost security, warn against reprisals on South African interests<\/p>\n

US commits $3.5m to monitor Nigeria\u2019s religious violence<\/p>\n

Banks:Bad loans rise after CBN ends forbearance<\/p>\n

Labour rejects N100,000 minimum wage proposal<\/p>\n

IG cautions against indiscriminate recording of police operations<\/p>\n

Cooking gas prices surge despite higher domestic supply<\/p>\n

Ebonyi gov begs residents for forgiveness, seeks 2027 votes for APC<\/p>\n

Two killed, 10 houses razed after clash in Kwara community<\/p>\n

Accord picks Olawepo-Hashim as presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Police foil kidnap plot on JigawaBauchi border, arrest two suspects<\/p>\n

Obasanjo urges regular health screening to tackle cancer<\/p>\n

NDC disowns primary results, summons NEC to ratify outcome<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: PSG, Arsenal dominate 2025\/26 UCL Team of the Season<\/p>\n

Nigeria-UAE non-oil trade hits $5bn<\/p>\n

Mutfwang vows to defend Plateau interests, outlines three-year scorecard<\/p>\n

UEFA names Kvaratskhelia 2025\/26 Champions League Player of the Season<\/p>\n

Iran says US not trustworthy as nuclear talks stall over Trump proposal<\/p>\n

Oyo school abductions: Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team<\/p>\n

Police arrest two thugs over attack at Bauchi PDP event<\/p>\n

Spain star Yamal admits he feared missing World Cup<\/p>\n

UEFA names Madrids Gler 2025\/26 Champions League revelation<\/p>\n

IG warns against indiscriminate recording, circulation of police videos<\/p>\n

Over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo, Uganda Africa CDC<\/p>\n

Wike, Aisha Yesufu trade words over failed NDC FCT Senate bid<\/p>\n

Workers forum threatens nationwide strike over insecurity, wages<\/p>\n

16-year-old boy drowns while swimming in Rivers<\/p>\n

Renewed Hope housing: Minister threatens to sanction defaulting contractors<\/p>\n

Police arrest six over fraud in Ondo<\/p>\n

I watched bandits gather my child with other pupils, mother of abducted Oyo student cries out<\/p>\n

Kebbi NLC congratulates Idris on third anniversary, seeks improved workers welfare<\/p>\n

Atiku holds closed-door talks with Hayatu-Deen<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: Arsenal set aside UCL loss to PSG with bus parade celebrating EPL title<\/p>\n

School abductions: Tinubu dispatches high-powered delegation to Oyo<\/p>\n

ADC faction names Chris Uba as 2027 presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Keyamo urges Jonathan to reject PDP factions 2027 presidential nomination<\/p>\n

Ex-foreign minister Tuggar denies criticising Tinubu, pledges loyalty<\/p>\n

Iran says no US deal without guarantee of Iranian rights<\/p>\n

Osun APC chieftain urges unity ahead of gov poll<\/p>\n

Meet 2027 presidential candidates, their parties, political history<\/p>\n

N100,000 minimum wage too low, workers deserve N1m NLC<\/p>\n

Presidential primary: LP rejects disqualified aspirants N150m refund demand<\/p>\n

Police arrest 780 as PSG UCL celebrations turn violent across France<\/p>\n

SAfrica delays World Cup trip over visa issues for players<\/p>\n

FGM has no health benefits, violates human rights Ekiti commissioner<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: Ronaldo tops Forbes highest-paid athletes list for sixth time<\/p>\n

DLA defends disqualifying presidential aspirant, insists process was fair<\/p>\n

Rainbow Coalition will choose Rivers gov candidate for 2027 Wike<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu urges Nigerians to keep hope, says insecurity will end<\/p>\n

SERAP urges UN to act on Nigerias insecurity crisis<\/p>\n

Oyo APC slams Makinde over insecurity remarks, demands resignation<\/p>\n

NDLEA finds ketamine hidden in water purifiers from Netherlands<\/p>\n

Oyo Abduction: Woman begs Makinde to rescue kidnapped daughter-in-law, grandchildren<\/p>\n

Akwa Ibom seeks investors to convert waste into wealth<\/p>\n

Police dismiss Ikorodu arms arrest video, warn against misinformation<\/p>\n

2027: Kwankwaso will be partner as VP, not spare tyre Peter Obi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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THISDAY\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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PSGBeat Arsenal 4-3 on Penalties to Join EuropesElite Back-to-back Champions League WinnersSuper Eagles Spank ReggaeBoyz 3-0 to Retain Unity Cup<\/p>\n

Liverpool Sack Slot After TwoSeasons, Approach Iraola<\/p>\n

Again, Ethiopians Dominate 2026Okpekpe International 10km Road<\/p>\n

2027: PDP, NDC, APM Affirm Jonathan, Obi, Makinde as Presidential Candidates<\/p>\n

Nigerian Governors to Tinubu: Consider Increasing Minimum Wage to N100,000<\/p>\n

CBN: External Reserves Rise to $49.34bn as Naira Holds Firm Amid Stable Market Conditions<\/p>\n

NNPCs April Revenue Jumps 79% to N4.97trn, Profit Climbs to N481bn<\/p>\n

EU Report Raises Concerns over Apathy, Vote Trading, Party Crises Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Poll<\/p>\n

Oyo Kidnap: Makinde Meets Families of Abducted Pupils, Teachers, Assures Safe Return<\/p>\n

US Acknowledges Violence in Nigeria Not Driven By Religion Alone, Says 1.3m Displaced in Middle Belt<\/p>\n

Anxiety as Appeal Court Sacks Wike-backed APC Exco in Rivers<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu Leads APC Flag Bearers to Tinubu, Pledges Grassroots Mobilisation<\/p>\n

ADC Declares El-Rufai Prisoner of Conscience, Demands Immediate Release<\/p>\n

Shettima: Why Tinubu Didnt Include Petrol Subsidy Removal Plan in Inaugural Speech<\/p>\n

Amupitan Leads INEC Delegation to South Koreas International Election Observation Programme<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: Police Warn against Reprisal Attacks on South African Nationals, Businesses<\/p>\n

Again, Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol, Diesel Prices<\/p>\n

Banking Stocks Rally Pushes Market Value of Zenith Bank, GTCO, 10 Others to N25.1tn in Five Months<\/p>\n

Atiku: Tinubu Focused on Having His Way or Destroying Nigerias Democracy<\/p>\n

WBank, IMF, WTO, Others Meet over US, Iran War, Say Conflict Affecting Most VulnerableCountries<\/p>\n

IGP Approves Promotion Of 17,952 Officers Nationwide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Nigeria power grid: FG, NISO seek ways to end disturbancesUCL final: PSG victory celebrations erupt into chaos, over 400 arrested<\/p>\n

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu endorses Oyebanji for second term<\/p>\n

2027: Why Rivers has no option but to support Tinubu Wike<\/p>\n

UCL final: Arteta hails PSG as worlds best after win over Arsenal<\/p>\n

Bandits kidnap retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, wife in Katsina<\/p>\n

2027: Whoever becomes president will likely disappoint Nigerians Osuntokun<\/p>\n

Aftermath of primaries: APC, ADC count losses<\/p>\n

2027: Adebayo consoling a wounded nation<\/p>\n

NDC affirms Obi\/Kwankwaso presidential ticket<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Employers call for action on transport, food, housing costs ahead of minimum wage talksNwoko urges APC to reject manufactured results, protect Delta North mandate<\/p>\n

Ogun emerges Nigerias second best-performing state in 2025 governance index<\/p>\n

Benue ADC governorship primary in crisis as Joseph Waya Camp rejects result<\/p>\n

Army vows intensified offensive against banditry<\/p>\n

Obasanjo to Nigerians: Embrace regular cancer screening for early detection<\/p>\n

Lagos Police honours Egbetokun with Ultra-Modern Conference Hall<\/p>\n

NDC dismisses social media primary results, announces NEC meeting on candidates<\/p>\n

Disregard transfer move Chelle mentioned about me Osimhen<\/p>\n

2027: Zugwai-Chukwu emerges YPP presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Soludo reaffirms commitment to inclusive governance, merit-based appointments<\/p>\n

Oyo Kidnap: Tinubu orders 1,000 forest guards, deploys special rescue team<\/p>\n

2027: Olawepo-Hashim emerges Accord Party presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Osun Traditional Rulers commend Tinubu, Oyetola over road upgrade<\/p>\n

Nigerians in Philippines, Cambodia threaten to sue FG over demand for monthly dues<\/p>\n

Economic reforms yet to fully impact businesses, says NECA<\/p>\n

Video: Primaries dont decide candidates, APC leadership does, says national secretary<\/p>\n

Group monitors NDC results, says Senator Umeh failed in re-election bid<\/p>\n

2027: ADC, Atiku wont get 10% in Rivers Wike vows<\/p>\n

Eno wrong on aspirants living in rented apartments Activist<\/p>\n

2027: Forgive our shortcomings, support APC again Nwifuru<\/p>\n

Biafra Day: We need structured national dialogue on Igbo question Soludo<\/p>\n

2027: Senate seat not for business moguls, says Senator Nwebonyi<\/p>\n

Abduction: Ribadu, IGP, defence minister lead presidential mission to Oyo<\/p>\n

Champions League: Kvarashkelia wins player of the season [Full list of winners]<\/p>\n

Olise included in Champions League Best XI, Yamal left out<\/p>\n

Spain star Yamal admits he feared missing World Cup<\/p>\n

Atiku, Hayatu-Deen hold closed-door reconciliation meeting after ADC primary tension<\/p>\n

Child birth: Clerics, children, health experts demand urgent reform of Nigerias maternity consent law<\/p>\n

No sanctuary for criminals, Air Force will hunt down terrorists, kidnappers CAS Aneke<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Obasanjo: How I Have Managed Diabetes for Over 40 Years16-Year-Old Boy Drowns While Swimming in Rivers Community<\/p>\n

Aftermath UCL final loss: How EPL rivals, players mocked Arsenal<\/p>\n

I Didnt Criticise Tinubu Over Bauchi APC Primaries, Says Tuggar<\/p>\n

ADC: New judge fixes Wed for Nafiu-Balas suit against Mark, Aregbesola<\/p>\n

School kidnap: Tinubu dispatches Ribadu, Gbajabiamila to Oyo communities<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspected kidnappers, armed robbers in Jigawa<\/p>\n

Fintiri Warns Appointees Against Anti-Party Activities<\/p>\n

M5 is for Fintiri, and Fintiri is for M5<\/p>\n

The Deeper Message in Governor Fintiris Recent Addresses<\/p>\n

Gwarzo: Kano witnessing rising killings under Gov Yusuf<\/p>\n

Saka handball, penalty claims, controversial moments in 2026 UCL final<\/p>\n

World Cup: South Africas Bafana Bafana stranded over visa issues<\/p>\n

Police Arrest Notorious Bandit Leader Ali Bahago, Lieutenants in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Stop Recycling Old, Manipulated Police Videos, IG Urges Nigerians<\/p>\n

Murder of Prominent Cleric triggers crisis in Kwara community<\/p>\n

Pilgrims Advised To Remain Prayerful As Hajj Ends<\/p>\n

NDLEA intercepts military-grade ammunition in Kaduna, arrests couple<\/p>\n

Aliyu Condoles Emir of Zuru Over Death of ZBCC MDs Mother<\/p>\n

2027: Kwankwaso will be equal partner, not spare tyre, says Obi<\/p>\n

Abuja ram seller spends Sallah in police custody<\/p>\n

Wase Backs Tinubus Reforms, Commends Mutfwangs Infrastructure Drive<\/p>\n

Jigawa pilgrims returning home June 6 Ameerul Hajj<\/p>\n

PDP officials flee as thugs disrupt post-Jonathan ratification meeting<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol, Diesel Prices Again<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ikenna to NDC, Dickson: Dont betray Reps members who joined you at formation stage<\/div>\n
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Happening Now: FCTA officials demolish Durumi, Abujas bubbling communityOfficial: Peter Obi picks Kwankwaso as 2027 presidential running mate<\/p>\n

Edo NUJ chair bags appointment<\/p>\n

Gospel singer BBO marries fellow minister Tolamise<\/p>\n

Atletico Madrid open to Ademola Lookman sale amid growing European interest<\/p>\n

Shehu Sani to aspirants: Accept APC primaries results in good faith<\/p>\n

Youth leaders back Barry Mwara for Rivers south senatorial seat<\/p>\n

How Abdullahis brace propelled Nigerias Super Eagles to 4th consecutive Unity Cup<\/p>\n

Why I want to be Nigerias President Makinde<\/p>\n

Ogun: SWAN lauds FGs proposed plan to revamp iconic Muda Lawal Stadium<\/p>\n

2027 elections: ADC unveils Kaduna Reps, Assembly candidates<\/p>\n

Why Osimhen, Lookman are out of Poland, Portugal friendlies Chelle<\/p>\n

NDC primaries: Kwankwasiyya hails Senator Hanga for stepping down for Gawuna<\/p>\n

Imo: Highway, streets deserted as residents observe Biafran Day<\/p>\n

BTO centre congratulates new NANS president<\/p>\n

Breaking: Former Defence spokesman Rabe Abubakar, wife abducted in Katsina<\/p>\n

Breaking: Nigerias Super Eagles maul Jamaica to retain Unity Cup<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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