News Headlines Apr 1, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Apr 1, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Tinubu extends tenure of Immigration boss
How to check your application status as US releases H-1B visa lottery results
Petrol price rises to N935 in Lagos
Why we emphasise training, by Rotary DG
Corps members take free medical outreach to traders
Fed Govt’s duty, VAT waivers on pharmaceutical materials excite HFN
Firm seeks inclusion of tech in primary education
NNPP chief hails women for pivotal roles
Ooni endorses Alaketu designate
Senate confirms Nnana Uzor Kalu as Commission member
PMI Summit Series returns to Rwanda
NGO holds summit on underage gambling
Lafarge Africa’s initiative graduates 17 women truck drivers
NDA, Pepsodent partner on campaign
Makinde, Ladoja inspect Ibadan circular road project
Shehu Sani declares interest in Kaduna central senatorial seat
Oba of Benin replaces suspended Enigie with Okao
NSIA reports N3.74tr in retained earnings over 12 years
Three Lagos Assembly workers apologise for assaulting DSS personnel
Police rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom
Ibas pushes for completion of Rivers Trans-Kalabari Road project
Activist apologises over viral video, makes amends with woman
Lagos reaffirms legality of speed limit rules
Yusuf demands compensation for Kano hunters killed in Edo
Rivers will emerge stronger from political crisis – Fubara
Fayose seeks Oni’s blessings for 2026 Gov bid
Adeleke raises the alarm over plot to resume Ifon/Ilobu clash
My mother stopped me from closing $320,000 deal – Frank Edwards
Tinubu extends tenure of Immigration boss
Ex-Enugu LP Gov candidate Edeoga rejoins PDP
Biola Adebayo, others gift actress Dupe Jayesimi car on Mother’s Day
14 suspects of Uromi killings for investigation, says Edo Governor, meets Barau
Leverage $4tr assets for FDI attraction’, NESG tells FG
FG to close Independence Bridge in Lagos for repairs on April 1
One dies in Abia security team’s accident
Nine things to know about Jakub Mensik who defeated Djokovic on Miami final
Abike-Dabiri urges Diaspora groups to give back
BBNaija star Tacha calls out Nigerians in UK for alleged disrespect
Motherhood journey not easy but worthwhile – Adesua Etomi
I didn’t want kids with Kim Kardashian – Kanye West
Biola Adebayo, others gift actress Dupe Jayesimi car on Mother’s Day
Actress Monalisa Chinda loses mother
Diri appoints gospel artiste Ijaw language ambassador
Drake a million times better than Kendrick Lamar – Kanye West
Why Desmond Elliot’s efforts I constituency go unnoticed – Femi Branch
Boro boss backs ‘proven’ Iheanacho to keep scoring
‘Proud’ Dessers excited with historic Rangers’ late winner
Buruk blames int’l break for Galatasaray loss
GOtv Boxing Night, Flykite Productions mourn Olanrewaju
Nigeria gets final nod to host Commonwealth Fencing Championships
EDITORIAL: Global gas market
Probe Kogi jailbreak
For a presidential emperor?
The rule of market foxes
Nwosu stirs the Senate
Oby Ezekwesili’s wars without rhyme

The Punch

Late Adebanjo made Obi’s 2023 Lagos victory possible – Abure
Kogi bans rallies as Natasha, supporters plan homecoming
Lagos Assembly workers apologise for assaulting DSS officials
Eid-el-Fitr: Low-key celebrations as Nigerians lament hardship
Lynched travellers: Gov demands public parade, 14 suspects moved to Abuja
Lagos, Kano lead as 117 million Nigerians get NIN
Naira-for-crude: FG, Dangote set for talks as refinery imports 12.6m barrels
NAF focused on restoring normalcy in N’West – Air chief
Communal clashes: Adeleke threatens to depose Osun monarchs
FG to close Independence Bridge in Lagos for repairs
Speed limit enforcement, fines backed by law – LASG
Remi Tinubu’s pet project donations hit N9.4bn
Natasha’s recall: INEC may conduct referendum in 90 days
Edo killings: Islamic cleric warns Yobe Muslims against reprisals
Ododo lends support to Kogi community’s security plan
Lawal hails military for restoring peace, pledges Zamfara development
Yobe urges civil servants to support govt policies
Jigawa ALGON unveils irrigation farming scheme
Police hail Jigawa residents on peace during Eid-el-fitr
Gombe emir urges peaceful coexistence between farmers, herders
How two Gombe Eid-el-Fitri worshippers died at praying ground, 20 injured
Kano CSOs appeal for calm over killing of 16 travellers in Edo
Kano, Edo officials meet over travellers’ killing
Eid-el-Fitr: Buni pledges sustaining policies to improve lives
AUN students launch NGO on farmers-herders’ peace initiative
Why we deployed 900 personnel for Fitr celebration in Gombe – NSCDC boss
Reps minority caucus condemns Edo travelers lynching
Amosun accuses Ogun senator of project diversion
#Endbadgovernance group plans protest against Rivers emergency rule, Cybercrime Act
FUNAAB, UNILORIN student groups campaign against gender-based violence
‘Real pain is yet to come,’ Trump threatens rebels in Yemen
Delta clarifies delay of N1bn MSME loan, explains process
Oba of Benin replaces suspended dukes, appoints new district head
One officer killed, eight others injured in Abia auto crash
DPP faulted over bail for ex-cop accused of murder — Lagos court
Kaduna community in shock as lightning kills herder, 12 cows
One killed in Ogun cult clash
Rainstorm destroys 200 houses, schools in Kwara
Windfall tax: Banks pay FG N205bn, owe N600bn
Foreign airlines pay N25bn yearly for aircraft towing
LASG begins removal of illegal structures as amnesty ends
Cross River APC endorses Otu, deputy for 2027 election
EPL: Bruno Fernandes not for sale, Man Utd dismiss £90m Madrid links
‘No excuses’ for tired Forest against Man Utd, says Nuno
Italy’s Gatti suffers calf bone fracture – Juventus
Editorial: The President’s wife’s donations
The reason for Ezekwesili and Nwebonyi’s show of shame
Five other ways to say ‘shut up’
Why we splashed N70bn on TVET programme – TETFUND boss, Echono
Establishing new varsities makes no sense — UNIMED ex-VC
Researcher seeks lab validation for colorectal cancer treatment
Crescent varsity nursing students bag multiple certifications
MAPOLY alumni advocate mentorship, infrastructure development
LAUTECH governing council member ends tenure

Leadership

Kogi Gov’t Bans Rallies, Regulation Of Security Convoys, Others
US Varsity Clarifies Revocation Policy For International Students
NSIA Reports Strong 2024 Financial Performance, Posts N1.89trn Income
Muslim Groups Pay Suspended Gov Fubara Sallah Homage In Riversvv
‘Abia Deserves More Than Average Performance’, Ikoh Promises Jobs, Empowerment
DStv Revenue Plummets As MultiChoice Loses Nearly 4m Subscribers
Adeleke Reads Riot Act To Osun Monarchs Over Communal Crisis
How Wahalanetwork Revolutionalised Nigeria’s Entertainment Sector — Kristen Dawodu
Norwegian Club Bryne FK Rewards Goalkeeper With Eggs As ‘Man Of The Match’
Nigeria’s Aina Named In FA Cup ‘Team Of The Round’
We’ve Killed Scores Of Bandit Kingpins In North-West – Army
Edo Killings: Akpabio Condemns Gruesome Murder Of Travellers, Seeks Justice To Assuage Pains
Gov Yusuf Seeks Compensation As Edo Counterpart Visits Kano Over Uromi Killings
Tinubu Approves Tenure Extension For Comptroller-general Of Immigration Nandap
Thugs Beat Up Lobi Stars Players During Training Session In Benue
Arteta Confirms Saka Fit To Play Against Fulham

The Sun

Edo killings: Leaders intensify peace moves as ACF hails Tinubu
Rivers’ll emerge stronger from political crisis –Fubara
2027: PDP dares Tinubu, says nobody can manipulate Nigerians
Eid-el-fitr: PDP governors’ forum calls for peaceful coexistence
…Gov Aliyu pays Sallah homage to Sultan, seeks support against banditry
Ex-Enugu LP guber candidate, Edeoga, returns to PDP, extols Mbah’s leadership
I’m in a hurry to develop Edo State, change the narrative –Gov Okpebholo
2027: APC begins re-election bid
Wema Bank posts N102.51bn profit, plans N150bn Rights Issue
GTCO shareholders to receive N8.03k dividend
Stakeholders hail passage of Investment and Securities Act
Local shipowners bypass CVFF, secure $500m from foreign banks for vessels
I started my music career in church choir – Ruger
Why American rappers should learn from Nigerian artists – Kanye West
Chelle mulls Balogun’s return to Super Eagles
Lookman rated 35 in UCL top 50 dribblers
Enugu govt constitutes LOC for 2026 National Sports Festival
NSDF: Security beefed up around NDSF venues
Editorial: Grappling with recurring jailbreaks
Humphrey Nwosu deserves immortalisation
The political mudslinging against Peter Obi
Humphrey Nwosu and Nigerian factor
Dangote Refinery: The game changer
How women can end insecurity in Anambra state –Okoli, Women Leader
NDDC blazes the trail
Rivers police arrest 18 suspected criminals
We’re building army of health professionals for Nigeria – Ifediora,

Daily Trust

Gov Yusuf To Okpebholo: Perpetrators Of Uromi Killings Should Be Paraded
Tinubu Extends Immigration CG’s Tenure
Kogi Bans Rallies, Security Convoys Over ‘Threat’
Uromi Killings: Edo Governor Visits Victims’ Families
Eid: Church Provides Car Park For Muslims In Kwara
PRP Back In Spotlight As Defectors Reopen Debate On Party’s Relevance
Restituting Treason
Displacement And Genocide: The Global Inaction On Palestinian Suffering
Uromi Killings: Edo Gov Meets Barau, Speaks On Plan To Move Suspects To Abuja
Uromi Killings: Edo Governor Visits Victims’ Families
Rivers Crisis: We’ll Emerge Stronger, Says Fubara
Kogi Bans Rallies, Security Convoys Over ‘Threat’
Gov Yusuf To Okpebholo: Perpetrators Of Uromi Killings Should Be Paraded
Retired Operatives To Tinubu: Security, Intelligence Agencies Lack Enough Personnel
Despite Headwinds, 7 Banks Pocket N4.2trn Profit In 2024
Enyimba, El-Kanemi Warriors’ Clash Signposts Fed Cup Round Of 32 Fixtures
‘No Excuses’ For Tired Forest Against Man Utd – Nuno
Enugu Govt Constitutes LOC For 2026 National Sports Festival
Nigeria To Host 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships
AFCON 2025: Inside Golden Eaglets’ Declining Fortunes
Myanmar Declares National Mourning As Quake Toll Passes 2,000
Strikes On Huthis To Continue – Trump
Gazans Flee Rafah After Israel Military Orders Evacuation
Restituting Treason
Displacement And Genocide: The Global Inaction On Palestinian Suffering
On Bayo Onanuga’s Amnesia
One Nation, Two Human Rights Systems?
Renew Naira-For-Crude Deal With Dangote
Editorial: Uromi Killers Deserve Maximum Punishment
Why Edo Farmers Abandoned Rubber Farming
Taraba Dry Season Rice Farmers Begin Harvest
‘50% Of Postnatal Depression Cases In Nigeria Undiagnosed Due To Stigma, Others’
Tackling Cholera In Bayelsa With Mass Vaccination
‘Wike Prioritising, Rushing Projects At Expense Of Our Welfare’
Couple, 4 Others Die In Abuja-Lokoja Road Crash
AEDC Assures Of Power Restoration In FCT
PCRC Urges Security Vigilance In Abuja
Community Leaders Advise Parents On Children’s Behaviour

New Telegraph

2027: Nigerians Will Not Reward Failure, CP-PDP Tells Tinubu
Reps Minority Condemns Killings In Edo
Uromi Killings: I’ll Pay Full Compensation To Victims’ Families – Okpebholo
Uromi Killings: Victims’ Families Stage Protest, Demand Justice
2027: Nigerians Will Not Reward Failure, CP-PDP Tells Tinubu
Makinde, Ladoja Inspect Ongoing Ibadan Circular Road Project
Community Clash: Adeleke Warns Traditional Rulers Over Renewed Violence In Osun
Group Urges IGP To Investigate Safety Of Ex-Rivers HoS
Democracy Alive, Not Dying In Nigeria, Aremu Counters OBJ, Obi
Zelenskyy Declares Family Assets, Income For 2024
VC Firm Closes Fund At $55m To Power Climate Tech Startups
Expert Seeks Dedicated Forex Window For Airline Operators
Power: ‘Invest $2bn From Renewable Energy In Solar’
NSIA Nets ₦1.86trn Profit In 2024
Green Africa’s Operations Disrupted Over Airline-Lessor Disagreement
Enugu LP Guber Candidate, Edeoga Returns To PDP
Rivers Crisis: Ibas Issued 7-Day Ultimatum To Declare Assets
Politicians Jostling For Power Shouldn’t See Nigeria As A Private Enterprise –Bode George
2027: Suspense As Atiku Plays Mind Game
Wike’s Aide Reacts To Minister’s Alleged Obituary Photo
Enugu Community Erupts In Protest, Accuses Monarch Of Ruling From The Diaspora
…accuses police of intimidation, demands governor’s urgent intervention
Eid Fitri: Akinrogun Aareonakakanfo Charges Muslim Faithful On Piety
Lekki, Italy Based Bizman Arrested Over Illicit Drug Shipments Into Nigeria, Europe
Respect People’s Privacy, Excess Van Cautions Nigerians On Public Filming
I Never Wanted To Have Children With Kim Kardashian – Kanye West
How My Mother Saved Me From Signing $320,000 Music Deal – Frank Edwards
FCT Police PRO Reacts As Natasha Adopts Idibia As Surname
Monalisa Mourns Mother’s Demise
S’Eagles’ Terem Moffi Celebrates Return To Football
Reds Sure Of Isak’s Capture
Barca Target Tomiyasu
Rudiger Considers Lucrative S’Arabia Move
Liverpool Linked With Aina As Arnold’s Replacement
The Glamour Of ‘All Elections On One Day’
Rotimi Makinde’s Philanthropic Efforts

Vanguard

Uromi: Residents desert towns over fears of reprisal, arrest
Petrol: Dangote refinery resumes loading trucks after payment
I was offered N5bn to impeach Fubara —CoS, Ehie
Police foil kidnap attempt in Ebonyi
Insecurity: Kogi govt bans fishing activities, rallies, use of security convoy by individuals
NSCDC personnel killed, 5 policemen, soldier injured in Abia auto crash
Uromi killings: I won’t tolerate savagery, jungle justice — Gov Okpebholo
Killing of graduate: FCT CP orders state CID to take over investigations
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger impose 0.5% levy on goods from Nigeria, others
Amosun, Adeola bicker over allegation of ‘project diversion’
Uromi: Residents desert towns over fears of reprisal, arrest
Fubara vows to defend Rivers’ interests despite crisis
How I was offered N5bn to impeach Fubara – Rivers Chief of Staff
Top 5 highest-paying countries for skilled workers
Nigerian man returns after 23 years, claims family detained him over property
High cost of hair extensions brings back ancient ‘adimole’
10 countries where you can get high-paying jobs with free visa sponsorship
Edo Killings: Police arrest 14, launch probe amid widespread outrage
Fans confused as Wizkid deletes Instagram posts
Kenya emerges Africa’s largest importer of second-hand clothes
FG, EU move to strengthen 1.3bn euro trade investments
‘Multinationals’ exit from Nigeria paves way for local detergent makers’
GTCO grows profit by 107.8% to N1.26trn
Stock market records recovery amid deadline for release of full year results
Maguire, Yoro set for Man United return
Arsenal, Tottenham to play pre-season North London derby in Hong Kong
NPFL: Hoodlums attack Lobi Stars over poor run
Aston Martin to sell stake in Formula One team
Cycling adopts 23-team format for Grand Tours

The Guardian

NSIA generates ₦3.74tr as revenue in 12 years
Nigerian chess prodigy Zira wins medal at US tournament
Cost of living woes fuelling fake medicine demand in Nigeria
Trump says ‘not joking’ about possible third term as president
Nigerian coach meets Arsenal star Nwaneri in London
Presidency receives 60,000 entries for 2025 MSME award
NAFDAC destroys N1 trillion worth of fake drugs in Anambra
TikTok removes 2.4 million Nigerian-owned videos over policy violation
Experts hinge Nigeria’s real estate growth on infrastructure investment
NBA condemns Edo mob killing, urges investigation
Foundation seeks national dialogue on reparative justice
96% of digital payment users at risk of cyber fraud, says Visa report
Forget 2027, Nigerians will reject you, PDP group tells Tinubu
Group endorses Tinubu for a second term
NSCDC impounds truckload of stolen crude in Rivers
Wife petitions DSS, Imo CP over missing husband
Ododo raises security alert as two fishermen die in Kogi
Oil supply to Bonny terminal resumes after TNP’s restoration
Okpebholo assures Muslims of peaceful coexistence in Edo
Zero Waste Day: LAWMA commits to dirt-free Lagos
HOSTCOM, Tompolo back Tinubu’s second term bid, cite security, economic gains
Rivers will emerge stronger from political crisis, says Fubara and more
‘The Master and Margarita’: Highly successful Russian film takes aim at regime
As Bangladesh builds China ties, India looks on
Eid-el-Fitr: Investors, firm fete Ogun communities
Society donates food items, cash gifts to homes, centres
Soludo bemoans Onitsha fire incident
Family suspects foul play, laments son’s death in Lagos road accident
Uromi Killings: 14 arrested, moved to Abuja as Okpebholo vows justice
Plateau generates N3.3b IGR in January – Official
NAFDAC clarifies reopening of Onitsha medicine market
10 inmates regain freedom in Jigawa
Adeleke threatens to dethrone monarchs in Osun
Stakeholders stress new pathway to mobilise local capital
Enforcing transport code to curb waterway accidents
‘Weak risk management threatens businesses amid economic uncertainty’
Shareholders seek urgent actions to halt voluntary delisting from NGX
Solar firm seeks partnership to boost renewable energy usage
How Dr. Abiola Salami’s coaching empowered Angela to overcome the fear of public speaking
2027: HOSTCOM backs Tinubu for 2nd term, says president has delivered
EcoFlow debuts to revolutionise Nigeria’s access to reliable power system
Aquaterra Energy wins multi-million-dollar subsea contract for Nigerian project
Between PIA governance and corruption issues in oil sector
Shell plans cost, spending cuts amid weakened carbon goals
Editorial: State of emergency declaration in Rivers State: Matters arising
Enugu 2023 LP guber candidate returns to PDP
Killing of hunters in Uromi a blight on our achievements, says Okpebholo
Rufai in SDP? National secretary speaks on membership controversy
Abure welcomes new members in Lagos LP, honours Pa Adebanjo
Don’t kill democracy in Nigeria, Momodu begs Tinubu
Eid-el-Fitr: PDP tasks leaders on selfless service
SWG: FirstBank pledges commitment to youths, sports development
BAL: Upbeat Rivers Hoopers arrive Lagos, depart for Morocco tomorrow
Defending champion, El-Kanemi, takes on Enyimba as round of 32 games hold tomorrow
Saka ‘ready to go’ for Arsenal after long injury lay-off: Arteta
Why Nigerian governments pay lip service to civil service reforms
The Binance affair and the emerging truth
Democracy turning irrational
Presidential monologue – Part

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