News Headlines Apr 25, 2023. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Igbo leaders to Iwuanyanwu: align with Tinubu
‘How APC will zone Senate, House top posts’
2,800 Nigerians expected today from Sudan
We will deliver on renewed hope agenda, Tinubu affirms
Malaria: Tackling the burden, obstacles to eradicating a silent killer
How AU can help end Ukraine/Russia war
Empowering local governments for development
Don’t issue flight certificate to Nigeria Air, domestic carriers tell NCAA
Ohanaeze youths congratulate Tinubu, reject interim govt
‘Don’t allow opposition parties infiltrate APC senators-elect’
Allow Araraume resume as NNPCL chair, Arewa begs Buhari
Why we are embracing private partners, by NDDC
Baptist convention to Tinubu: provide exemplary leadership
Buhari to attend Gulf of Guinea Summit
Na your mama be virgin, Destiny Etiko slams ‘virgin speculators’
Man hysterical after ‘catching’ Davido’s singlet at Lagos concert
Tonto Dikeh celebrates arrest of Empress Njamah’s ex-lover
Davido’s ‘Timeless’ concert experience to cherish forever – Mr Macaroni
Arsenal women’s team escape death as plan catches fire
Iheanacho rallies Leicester for relegation battle
Match commissioner Akpenpuun off to Abidjan on diplomatic mission
NAIJA Super 8 organisers laud NFF, others
Forex, others frustrate stockfish import, exports in Nigeria
NBS: kerosene price rose by 102.37% in one year
NCDMB allays fears of policy, project reversal
Lagos Govt, LCFE sign agreement on rice value chain devt
Jaji and race for House Speaker
‘Tinubu should build on Northwest gains’
Is the PDP sinking in Ondo?
Intrigues, intense lobby delay cabinet formation in Ekiti
EDITORIAL: Good news, but …
• NAFDAC’s provisional approval for Oxford malaria vaccine R21 raises many questions

ThisDay

Tinubu: Disregard Rumour About My Health, I’m Ready for the Task Ahead
Tinubu Arrives Abuja from France
Afrihealth Launches Healthcare App
NNPC: $2.8bn AKK Gas Pipeline Project to Be Inaugurated in Q3, 2023
Experts Call for Improved Access to Capital for Nigerian Startups
Natures Gentle Touch Pampers Women in Creative Industry
Buhari, Obasanjo, Gowon, Abubakar, Tinubu, Others Expected at Book Launch on Osinbajo
Lightning Strike Warning Not from Us, Should Be Disregarded, Says NiMet
Decade of Gas: NCDMB Advocates Annual Reporting of Implementation Status
Nigerian Authorities Insensitive to Plight of Citizens in Sudan, Says CNG
Ajaokuta Steel Concession: Group Urges Senate to Halt Process
More Bodies Recovered in Kenya Church; Red Cross Says 178 Missing
Unilag Student Emerges Winner of EY Nigeria’s Young Tax Professional Competition
Halliburton Nigeria Oil Production Facility Reaches 10m Barrels Milestone
Energy transition: NMDPRA Reaffirms Commitment to Driving Sustainable Gas Utilisation
IRENA: $35trn Needed in Transitional Technologies to Limit Climate Change
Manufacturers Groan as Diesel Price Jumps 55.9%, Petrol Up 42% in One Year
Oando Harps on Accelerating Energy Transition in Nigeria, Africa
Can Labour Upstage APC in Imo Gubernatorial Race?
Addressing Leadership Deficiencies in Public Service
Promoting Sustainable Environment through Effective Waste Management
Fostering Food Security and Environmental Sustainability
Fabian Ajogwu and Paradox of Corporate Governance
GOtv BOXING NIGHT 28:I’m Storming Lagos for Victory, Boasts Apata Roro
Tottenham Sack Stellini after Newcastle 6-1 Thumping
Aruna, Assar to Renew Rivalry in Nairobi
Iheanacho, Ndidi in Survival Battle with Leicester at Leeds Tonight
Golden Eaglets Arrive Algeria Ahead of U-17 AFCON
The Return Of Bola Tinubu, President-Elect
The New Top Northerner
EDITORIAL
TIME TO ERADICATE MALARIA

The Punch

World Malaria Day 2023: Time to deliver zero malaria
Japan evacuates 45 nationals from Sudan, closes embassy
Meat seller slumps, dies on duty in Lagos
Tinubu returns after 34 days, dismisses ill-health rumours
Sudan: Ethiopia blocks fleeing Nigerian students, factions agree 72-hour ceasefire
Lagos stadium: From West Africa’s best to national shame
Ebonyi man strangles friend, buries corpse in shallow grave
Rampaging youths bury two Benue men alive
Domestic worker steals ex-employer’s cheque book, withdraws N2.5m
One killed, traffic officers recover used diapers from Lagos crash
Ondo farmers raise the alarm over herdsmen’s attacks
Eight states got zero investment in four years – Report
Nigeria lost N2.3tn revenue to oil theft in 12 months — IOC
SMEs adopt new survival strategies as economy slides further
OAU awaits committee’s report on deceased student
Edo Central demands gov seat, woos south, north
UPDATED: Tinubu, wife return to Abuja ahead May 29 swearing-in
State govts should answer for job creation – APC chieftain
Foreign nations evacuate citizens as Sudan battles rage
Iwobi wants Champions League football
Fans knock Okocha over €150m claim
United lead Chelsea in race for Osimhen
My life as Bad Boy Timz hypeman – Sceed Barms
‘Timeless’ concert: Davido’s dad bought my first laptop – Mr Macaroni reveals
Empress Njamah’s lover turned blackmailer arrested in Liberia
Repatriated Benin artefacts’ custody settled, monarch tells envoy
NBCUniversal CEO resigns over inappropriate relationship with colleague
Editorial: Rigorous efforts needed to eliminate malaria
Between ‘Don’t take it personal’ and ‘Don’t take it personally’
Why you should never be afraid to make mistakes
Adamawa REC, accomplices and the law
Nigeria’s import-export debts worrisome
World Malaria Day 2023: Time to deliver zero malaria
Polls: Multi-tracking Nigeria now a compelling project
NUC’s curriculum loopholes and business of governments
Mobile banking rises by 505% over naira scarcity
Cybersecurity firm blocks 161,272 financial threats in Nigeria
Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year, says EU agency
Malaria cases spike in Malawi, Pakistan after climate-driven disasters
Poly students ask Buhari to end HND-BSc dichotomy before May 29
Rector warns new students against social vices
Offa Poly demands staff punctuality, dedication
Ogun deputy gov advocates quality training for teachers

Leadership

FCT Clash: Deaths Reported, Cars Destroyed
Flood Submerges 300 Houses In Taraba
As Nigerians Swim In Poverty, Retiring Govs Expect Opulent Pensions!
Why We Invited Obi To Our Mosque – Awka Muslims
Taraba APC Suspends Senator-elect, Former Governorship Aspirant
That Show Of Shame In Adamawa
Katsina State: As Naira Scarcity Ends, Banditry, Kidnapping Return
Sudan: Countries Evacuate Citizens Amid Unsteady Ceasefire
Buni, Zulum Top Race For Governors’ Forum Chairman
FCT Clash: Deaths Reported, Cars Destroyed
Tinubu Dispels Rumour Of Ill Health, Says I’m Ready To Serve
NNPCL Releases $1.1bn For AKK Gas Pipeline Project
Enugu Gov-elect Mbah Announces Transition C’ttee
Benue Youths Bury Two Persons Alive Over Alleged Witchcraft
Another Fatal Crisis Rocks Ikare-Akoko
Security Guard Shoots Motorcyclist Dead In Ondo
Buhari Off To Ghana For Summit Of Guinea Heads Of State, Govts
Gwarinpa Ethnic Crisis Claims Lives, Many Injured
BREAKING: President-elect Tinubu Returns To Nigeria
LASTMA Recovers 100 Used Diapers From Accident Victim In Lagos
10th Senate: Why South-South Should Be Considered Over Other Zones – NDA
10th NASS: Coalition Of Ex-Reps Members Backs Betara For Speaker
Promoting Business Through 3rd Conference On China-Africa Economic Trade, Expo
Tension As Community Protests Alleged Annexation Of Land By UNIUYO

The Sun

Ousmane Yara opens up on Tinubu, Alpha Conde, Guinea
Tinubu returns after 34 day, says he’s ready for task ahead
Evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan begins
Guber: Imo Joint Parliament endorses Uzodimma
…We’ve no deal with governor –LP
9th assembly: X-raying lawmakers performance
Obey court order reinstating Ararume as NNPCL board chair, CSOs tell Buhari
Driving deeper customer engagement with conversational banking
FY 2022: Access Holdings gross earnings hit N1trn mark
Forex restrictions on fish importation hurting our businesses, importers, traders lament
Lagos govt, LCFE sign agreement on Imota rice
Evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan begins
Napoli fan tattoos Maradona gifting Osimhen divine role
NBB of C to organise seminar for boxers, coaches, others
FIFA U20 World Cup: Bosso invites Inter Milan, AC Milan youngsters
Africa tennis Cup: Aruna, Assar to renew rivalry in Nairobi
Editorial: Before another aviation workers’ strike
From Buhari to Nigerians: Forgive our mistakes
Who did this to Binani?
The slippery, narrow road taken by Hudu Ari
INEC’s con artists and Adamawa coupists
How to enjoy your car on low budget
Presentation of ABUAD Herbal Virucidine: Day God smiled from heaven
Women’s participation in politics still low –Alabi, SAN
WMD: Nigeria records 207,000 deaths annually –Omonaiye
FG, UNESCO at loggerheads
How LASU professor died on Epe Campus
Greensprings School: Kanu Nwankwo gives football tips to pupils
Set high academic standards for yourselves, UNILAG librarian tasks visually impaired students

Daily Trust

Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After One Month Abroad
Like Buhari, Ganduje, Taraba Governor Begs Nigerians For Forgiveness
Presidency: I’m Strong And Ready, Says Tinubu
Gunmen Kill 4 Mourners In Benue
Police Arrest Hotelier Over Car Theft In Ogun
Benue Man Buried Alive Over Witchcraft
Why I Videotaped Female Students Naked — Kwara ‘Cultist’
Kidnapped Kogi Monarch Dies In Abductors’ Den
Hunger, Sickness Hit Niger IDPs Camp
Gunmen Abduct National Population Commissioner In Rivers
Buhari Jets To Ghana Tuesday For Gulf Of Guinea Summit
Northern Groups Knock FG For Delay In Evacuating Nigerians In Sudan
NNPC Dismisses Reports Of Missing Funds For AKK Gas Pipeline Project
Two Chibok Girls Escape From Sambisa
PEBEC To Honour MDAs For Contributions In Ease Of Doing Business
70% Of NNPC’s AKK Gas Pipeline Delivered, Project Not Abandoned – Kyari
NDIC Begins Verification Of Depositors Of Defunct Peak Merchant Bank
Fidelity Bank Launches Food Bank Initiative Nationwide
Group Asks Buhari To Reverse E-Customs Concession Plan
Tinubu Urged To Consolidate Electoral Gains In N/West
Kogi Gov’ship: I’ll Reform State Civil Service – NNPP Candidate
Akwa Utd Humble Kwara Utd As Dakkada Hold Rangers
Osimhen Tells Napoli Fans To Begin Serie A Title Celebration
Aruna, Assar Renew African Table Tennis Rivalry In Nairobi Next Week
Tottenham Sack Interim Manager After Crushing Newcastle Loss
Vu Wins LPGA Chevron Championship For First Major Title
World Earth Day 2023: Revisiting Oil And Gas Companies’ Climate Change Denial
Editorial: Nigerians Deserve Realistic Minimum Wage
How Rice Farmers Are Creating Wealth In Benue
No Medication Totally Free From Adverse Reaction — Pharmacist Avong
New Computer Programme Can ‘Predict’ Who Will Develop Lung Cancer 10 Years Ahead
Study Finds Alternative To Hip Replacement
Gunmen Kill 4 Mourners In Benue
Benue Man Buried Alive Over Witchcraft
Kidnapped Nasarawa Dep Gov’s Driver Regains Freedom
Suspected Bike Thief Burnt To Death In FCT
Jos Teenagers Make Fortunes From Scraps