News Headlines Apr 26, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Tinubu: I take tough policy decisions in people’s interest
APC woos aggrieved Ondo aspirants with all-inclusive govt slots
How recapitalisation of banks will boost economy, by PwC
Fed Govt orders manhunt for 109 Suleja escapees
TUC demands payment of February, March wage award
2023 polls reflected will of Nigerians, says U.S. in report
N870b Abuja-Lokoja- Benin road: Contractors get ultimatum to sign new contract
NPAN commiserates with Ekpu over wife’s death
Nigeria now investors’ paradise, says President
How recapitalisation of banks will boost economy, by PwC
Agboola wins Ondo PDP primary
Minimum wage: Harmonised package to be ready May 29
Tinubu: I take tough policy decisions in people’s interest
Alake woos foreign investors with mining incentives, policies
Ex-Senate spokesman Ayogu Eze dies at 65
BBNaija’s Liquorose rules out ‘possible relationship’ with Saga
Your legacy will never end, Illbliss pays tribute to Dagrin
Thank you for bringing love, laughter, prayers to my home – Real Warri Pikin hosts RMD
What you shouldn’t do when I die, Rapper Erigga informs loved ones
Nigeria’s amazons set to light up Paris 2024
Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens complete list for NWFL Super Six
Ibadan Int’l Polo Tourney gallops off May 20
Golf: SA Cup celebrates 30th anniversary of Freedom and Democracy
Hydrogen Payment Services, Co Creation Hub partner on risks for startups
Exit of multinational pharmaceutical firms to raise Nigeria’s import bill
NDIC deepens transparency with anti-corruption unit inauguration
EDITORIAL: No to bully in schools
The answer
Judicial reform is a critical success factor

The Punch

Onakoya worthy chess ambassador, says NCF boss
Ogun poly denies negligence in pregnant student’s death
N’Central protesters demand Ganduje’s resignation
Forex: MTN, Glo, others seek NCC nod for tariff hike
Senate panel seeks extension of N30tn loans probe
NNPC blames logistics for worsening fuel queues
FG may relocate jails as 105 inmates flee Niger prison
Two brothers nabbed for alleged gang-rape in Ogun
Three suspected pipeline vandals caught in Edo
LASTMA, Viju officials clash leaves 10 injured
Pupil dies ‘while feeding’ in Abuja school
Ogun PDP chairman, Adebutu trade blame over electoral defeat
APC governorship primary held in Ondo state, Aiyedatiwa insists
Akeredolu’s ex-deputy, Agboola wins Ondo PDP gov primary
Abiodun appoints Onakoya sports ambassador
NPFL fun, safe – Beautiful Nubia
Editorial: Age limit for varsity admissions backward
What’s in repayment of CBN loans?
Nigeria’s turnaround will shock the world
Bello and Enenche: A tale of two lions
Actions to combat climate threats in Nigeria
Party spraying is not what damages the naira
Lessons from Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya
Tribute to Mike Adenuga @71
How Africa-China cooperation is forging path to shared future
No negligence in student’s death, says Ogun federal poly
LAUTECH introduces Mass Communication, five other degree programmes

ThisDay

Just In: Gunmen Kidnap Niger State Assistant Controller of Corrections
FG Backs out of Payment of Salary of Foreign Coach for Eagles
Sule: Nasarawa Set To Host Investment Summit In May
SEDC Bill: New Foundation for Peace, Prosperity and Justice In Nigeria
Golf: SA Cup Celebrates 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy
Mbah Flags off Another Round of Palliatives
Eid el-fitr Patrol: FRSC Records 42.5% Decrease in Road Traffic Crashes
Climate Change: NiMet, NIHSA, Others Move to Provide Unified, Reliable Forecast
Court Fixes June 19 for Judgment in Suit Seeking Sack of EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede
Death of Iyase of Asaba, Great Loss to Delta, Says Oborevwori
Boko Haram Sacks Allawa in Niger State
CITN Cautions Authority against Abusing Tax Holiday
NESG, CWEIC Laud Potential of LFZ to Contribute to Nigeria’s GDP
WTISD 2024: ITU Calls for Global Digital Innovation to Drive Sustainable Development
Taming Terrorism Financing in Nigeria
Stock Market Sustains Profit-taking Momentum, Drops by N673bn
ABoICT Lecture 2024 to Focus on Artificial Intelligence Technology
Forum Highlights How Nigeria’s Tech Talent Can Upskill Careers
Triumph Over Adversity: Collaborative Victory Against Lassa Fever at Kaduna’s Army Reference Hospital
StarTimes Secures Five-season Broadcasting Rights for LALIGA in Sub-Saharan Region
NPFL Fines Kwara Utd N6m for Live Broadcast Breach
Wike Hails Cote d’Ivoire over AFCON 2023 Triumph
Yahaya Bello and the Perils of Power
EFCC, Yahaya Bello and the Law
EDITORIAL: ENDING THE MALARIA SCOURGE
International Breweries Offers Rights Issue, Pledges Commitment to Nigeria
The Soft Life With Verve, Do More With Verve
Dangote Cement’s Profit Up 13% to N166.4bn in Q1 2024
DOLLAR BUREAUCRACY: CARDOSO’S WORST ENEMY

Leadership

119 Inmates’ Escape: FG May Relocate Suleja Prison
11 Months After Subsidy Removal: Nigerians Still Face Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues
Okuama: Residents Send Presentations To Panel By Courier
119 Inmates’ Escape: FG May Relocate Suleja Prison
Musings On Parties In Turmoil
11 Months After Subsidy Removal: Nigerians Still Face Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues
Netherlands Set For Fresh $250m Investment In Nigeria
52 Arrested For Adulterated Diesel, 30 Shops Shut In Aba
May 29: Jonathan Inaugurates Projects, Lauds Eno Over Achievements
Ondo Governorship Race now for Akeredolu’s deputies
Okuama: Residents Send Presentations To Panel By Courier
Cleric Urges Nigerians To Be Steadfast Amid Challenges Facing Nation
How Ex-HoSF Oyo-Ita, Others Looted Public Funds, Witness Tells Court
Federal Gov’t Calls For Expression Of Interest In $10bn Nigeria Diaspora Fund
Another Fire Incident Averted At Wuse Market
Tinubu Mourns Ex-Senate Spokesman Ayogu Eze
Aramco, FIFA Announce Global Partnership
Nigeria Repositioning Economy To Attract More Dutch Investment – Tinubu
Naira Value Dips 12% In 4 Days As Turnover Rises
Federal Gov’t To Audit All Local Airlines
Again, JAMB Extends 2024 Direct Entry Registration
Dangote Cement Grows Sales As Volume Rises By 26.1% To 4.6MT In Q1
1 Dies As N8.7m Cash Recovered At Accident Scene On Abuja-Kaduna Road
World Malaria Day: 180m Nigerians Protected — USAID
FCCPC To Review Planned DStv, GOtv Subscription Hike
Netherlands Set For Fresh $250m Investment In Nigeria As Tinubu Meets Dutch PM
Ex-Ondo Deputy Gov Wins PDP Guber Ticket, To Battle Incumbent Aiyedatiwa
Prophet Faces Backlash After Failed April 25 Rapture Prediction
16-yr-old Qur’an Reciter Gets 2024 Hajj Slot In Kano
Church Leader Calls For Discipline, Selflessness To Solve Nigeria’s Challenges
Serwaa Amihere Addresses Leaked Tape Scandal, Apologises
Police Arrest 11 Suspected Armed Cultists In Anambra
Boat Mishaps Claimed 300 Nigerians In 2023 – Institute
Federal Gov’t, States, Others Sign Pact For Economic, Financial Inclusion
NSCDC Nabs 52 For Alleged Adulteration Of Diesel In Abia
Federal Gov’t Begins Upgrade Of 50 Secondary Schools

The Sun

Outrage over telcos plan to hike data, voice call tariffs
UK supports Nigeria’s fight against malaria with £1bn
North Central APC stakeholders protest, demand Ganduje’s resignation
Mbah flags off another round of palliatives
Coastal Highway: Demolition for first 3km begins tomorrow
Edo: PDP unveils 200-member campaign council
Ganduje appeals to aspirants to work for APC electoral victory
Ondo 2024: Ajayi emerges PDP governorship candidate
Why attempts to make Nigeria work ’ve failed –ex-Plateau Gov Tapgun
Why I want to be Ajeromi Ifelodun chairman -Akindipe
RDI calls for reinstatement of sacked Lagos Water Corporation staff
6 airlines spend N46.8m on expatriate quota renewal in 2 years
Fresh demand pushes dollar up to N1,402/$1 at parallel market
UK supports Nigeria’s fight against malaria with £1bn
Deadlock over Super Eagles new coach
Crystal Palace put £60m price tags on Olise, Eze
Dominican Republic 2024: Olowookere calls 25 to camp for Burkina Faso
Governor Adeleke for grand finale of national table tennis championships
Editorial: Trade efficiency and the single window project
Tinubu, Northern elders and the politics of regrets
The need for additional state in South East
The Social Media Conundrum
Mastering and handling Q&A sessions with ease
Lagos Igbo community pays last respect to Osolo, Oba Agbabiaka
‘The Wife’ thrilled as it holds vigil, retreat
Despair, pain, in Ogun communities
Enugu community on its knees
Soludo’s wife takes healthy lifestyle to schools
Sanwo-Olu spreads joy in Lagos
Unachukwus celebrate Grandma Rose (Mama Oli) at 89
Eye Can See: Illuminating futures in Edo, Delta states
Food security: Oluremi Tinubu, Zainab Idris, empower women farmers in North-West
Dwindling Educational Standards: Alumni Need To Be More Financially Committed – Don
Lagos State Govt Spends N4.2 Billion As WASSCE Fees For Students In Public School in 4yrs
M-A-L-A-R-I-A!
Stakeholders collaborate on brighter healthcare future

Daily Trust

Ondo 2024: Ajayi, Former Akeredolu’s Deputy, Emerges PDP Guber Candidate
Fuel Hits N1,000 Per Litre As Scarcity Bites Harder In Kaduna
NNPC: Why There Are Fuel Queues
The Nigerian National Petroleum
Rising Spate Of Cable Theft In Nigeria: Whose Fault?
Still On The Menace Of Land Encroachments
The Needed Services Of The Unwanted Population (II
Our Farmers Need Inputs Now
The World Is In Climate Crisis
Glo, MTN, Airtel, Others Move To Raise Tariff
PHOTOS: Black Marketers Take Advantage Of Fuel Queues In Abuja
Residents Flee As Soldiers Leave Niger Community After Deadly Ambush
‘Over 100 Inmates Escaped’, Correctional Service Confirms Suleja Incident
Chess-In-Slums Founder, Tunde Onakoya, Appointed Sports Ambassador
TUC To FG: Pay Wage Award For March, April
Lagos Has Not Increased Minimum Wage To N70,000, Govt Clarifies
FG Begins Infrastructural Upgrade Of 50 Secondary Schools
TETFund Will Tackle Corruption In Tertiary Institutions, Agency’s Boss Vows
Tanzania Turns Off Power Plants Due To Excess Supply
Dangote Cement Sale Volume Rises By 26.1% To 4.6MT
Telcos Mull Review Of Data, Call Rates
Stakeholders Tackle Keyamo On Dana Air Suspension
NEITI To Release Reports On Extractive Industries
Edo Gov’ship: Obaseki Heads PDP’s Campaign Advisory Council
US Report: Despite Irregularities, 2023 Elections Reflect Will Of Nigerians
N/Central APC Stakeholders Insist On Ganduje’s Resignation
Ondo Gov’ship: Akeredolu’s Estranged Deputy, Ajayi, Emerges PDP Candidate
How Court Order On Rivers’ Caretaker Committee List Compounds PDP Crises
Chveron, NNPC Battle For Table Tennis Gold At NOGIG Games In Abuja
Dominican Republic 2024: Olowookere Calls 25 To Camp For Burkina Faso
Rivers Utd Defeat Katsina Utd 2-0 In Rescheduled NPFL Clash
GB’s Sawyers Devastated To Miss Olympics With Injury
The World Is In Climate Crisis
How Exceptional Is The Incident At Abuja British School?
Editorial,: Our Farmers Need Inputs Now
Korea Supports Nigeria In Establishment Of 6 Model Smart Schools – UBEC Boss
Police Arrest ‘One Chance’ Robbers In Ogun
Driver Killed As Bus Rams Into Truck On Abuja-Lokoja Road
1 Killed, 3 Injured, N8.7m Recovered From Kaduna Road Crash
Alleged Killers Of Oyo Corps Member Land In Police Net
Police Arrest 2 ‘Deserters,’ 3 Others Over N20m Drugs

Tribune

Lagos govt clarifies rumour of increasing minimum wage
JUST IN: JAMB extends Direct Entry registration deadline
Fuel queues resurface in Abuja, Nasarawa
FCCPC to review fresh hike of DStv, GOtv packages
Ondo APC Primary: Don’t dwell on the past, Ganduje begs Jimoh Ibrahim, Oke, others
Beyond the holy month of Ramadan
Најј preparations
Scholar calls for entrepreneurship training for clerics
Keeping the tempo of Ramadan devotion should be our priority — Ustaz Abubakr Siddeeq Muhammad
ITSOYOSTATE2024: New direction for investment drive in sustainable tourism economy
When Nigeria went on trial
Rising cases of cable theft
Nigeria must not become a wasteland
Otunba Mike Adenuga (The Bull) at 71: Deconstructing the Nigerian colossus
That boxing scandal in Ghana
Peace building strategy: PIND, Niger Delta ministry validate NDRPS
NICO advocates mandatory cultural training for lawmakers, diplomats, others
Group appeals for release of N1bn for basic healthcare in Jigawa
Nigerian sets sights on Guinness World Record for longest fashion show
Kelly Hansome blast Duncan Mighty, accuses him of song theft
Port Harcourt-Lagos flight: False fire alarm caused emergency landing — Air Peace
Stakeholders recommend increase in health insurance funding
Sensational singer, Jessa Joan bags uncommon personality award
Lagos to persecute five, over attack on LASTMA officers
More than 150 killed in Tanzania floods, landslides — PM, Majaliwa
Damagun’s loyalty to Wike sinking PDP — Clark
Suleja jailbreak: FG orders manhunt for 109 fleeing inmates
Japa syndrome: Reps move to replace medical doctors, others
World Malaria Day: Malaria testing, treatment are free across PHCs — Oyo govt
Ex-Ekiti Gov, Fayose’s trial stalled due to judge’s absence
Tinubu calls for beneficial partnership with Netherlands
Lagos govt clarifies rumour of increasing minimum wage
World Malaria Day: Avoid self-medication, it is dangerous – Otti warns
Chess Master: Tunde Onakoya appointed as sport ambassador in Ogun
Nigeria well positioned to power Europe’s future clean energy, Tinubu tells Dutch PM
Court orders ICPC to arrest former NILDS DG
Over 10,000 security agents mobilised for Oyo LG elections — OYSIEC
Illegal gold mining cause of banditry in Northwest — Emir
Be firm in fight against oil theft, Fubara charges Naval Chief
Delta police commissioner presents N47.8m to families of deceased officers
Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone join African countries offering malaria vaccines
Copyright enforcement: NCC, NPA,media to form special monitoring squad
Awka cult war: Lawmaker laments killing of 34 youths in three weeks
Kwara: Foundation pays medical bill for new mom detained two weeks after delivery
FG to convene high-level meeting on ‘Rethink Malaria’ initiative
Rising cases of cable theft
Lagos to persecute five, over attack on LASTMA officers
Suleja jailbreak: FG orders manhunt for 109 fleeing inmates
Court orders ICPC to arrest former NILDS DG
EDITORIAL: That boxing scandal in Ghana

New Telegraph

Air Peace Makes Emergency Landing At Lagos Airport, Passengers Evacuated
Adebutu Responsible For Our Loss In 2023 – Ogun PDP Chairman
Fubara Urges Navy To Move Bases To Rivers
Abiodun Honours Tunde Onakoya, Appoints Him Sports Ambassador
Insecurity: Thousands Flee Niger Community As Army Withdrew Men
Fuel Scarcity: TUC Knocks FG Over Delay In Operating Port Harcourt…
LG Polls: Oyo Declares Friday Half Working Day
Orji Kalu Mourns Senator Ayogu Eze
Alternative High School For Girls: Osun NAWOJ Passes Vote Of Confidence…
NNPP Will Be Party To Beat In 2027 – Galadima
PDP Primary: Agboola Ajayi Emerges Ondo Guber Candidate
Ondo Guber: For Us To Win, Sheath Your Sword, Ganduje Tells Oke, Jimoh, Others
Ondo 2024: Akinterinwa In EFCC Custody
CAA Opens Application For Start-Ups In Climate-Tech Sector
9mobile, Microsoft Train Journalists On AI To Enhance Productivity
FG Launches First Multilingual Large Language Model
Subscribers Kick As Multichoice Increases Tariffs Again
ICPC Case: Court Orders Arrest Of Ex-NILDS DG
Taraba Police Parade 28 Alleged Criminals
One Dead, Three Injured In Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Crash
‘I Wanted To Steal To Buy Cigarettes’, 22-Year-Old Man Tells Court
Students, Staff Stranded As Rainstorm Demolish School Premises In Nasarawa
Nicki DaBarbie Shares Test Results Amid Ritualist Claims
Finally, Zubby Michael Mourns Junior Pope
Ghanian Prophet Asks Sam Larry To Confess Why He Killed Mohbad
Nollywood Actresses Make Best Wives – Uche Ogbodo
Deeone Tenders Public Apology To Phyna Amid Alleged Health Condition
MTN CHAMPS: Eze Impresses On Day 3 As Race For Team Trophies Heighten

Vanguard

LP, PDP kick as US report says 2023 poll reflected Nigerians’ will
Boko Haram sacks military camp in Niger, bandits attack emir in Zamfara
New minimum wage won’t be ready in April — Labour
Cartoon: Loan-a-thon is when you borrow to eat
Musings on parties in turmoil, by Azu Ishiekwene
Our intractable electricity conundrum, by Adekunle Adekoya
Recharging the fight against Malaria
When Nigeria went on trial
A walk in Abuja amongst Spanish speakers, by Owei Lakemfa
Africa’s Poverty Plague, by Donu Kogbara
Police nab 3 suspected bandits supplying arms to terrorists in Niger, Zamfara, Katsina
Cultism: 34 persons killed in 3 weeks in Awka— Anambra lawmaker
Some vested interests created Oshodi-Apapa gridlock — Hassan, Task Force Chairman
Sit up or resign to save party from collapse — Clark writes PDP Ag National Chair
Former Deputy Gov, Ajayi Agboola wins Ondo PDP primary
Ondo gov primary : Businessman, Akinnodi emerges ADP candidate
Infractions: Lagos govt threatens to shut Ilupeju exclusive school for Indians
Senator Ayogu Eze is dead
Residents flee as Boko Haram invade military base in Niger community
Bandits attack palace in Zamfara, Emir whisked away
Mother, son, one other electrocuted in Ogun
D’Banj unveils new single to mark 20 years on stage
‘Chris Brown, Kizz Daniel, Zlatan,’ Davido reveals his favourite artistes
Larry Vibez set to drop EP that will shape Nigerian music industry
My kind of music is Afrofusion – Davido
MRS slashes diesel price to N1,050 per litre
Dangote Cement records 26% rise in sales volume
Naira loses 0.64% against dollar at official market
N5.2trn debt: FG recovers N57bn from 10 MDAs
EPL: Man City crush Brighton 4-0 to close gap on Arsenal in title race
Why Chelsea can’t sack Pochettino – Rio Ferdinand
Why I’m staying as Barca coach – Xavi
Nigerian universities promoting ethnic, religious biases – Kukah
Chibok girls: A decade of captivity is too long
Empower universities to provide solutions to societal problems – TU VC matriculates sixth set

Independent

Former Senate Spokesman, Ayogu Eze, Passes On
Telcos Fear Revenue Loss As Starlink Targets Data Market Share
NNPC Explains Fuel Scarcity As It Bites Harder In Abuja, Kaduna
Leaders Of 18 Nations Urge Hamas To Release Hostages
Ondo Guber: Ex-Dep Gov Agboola Ajayi Wins PDP Ticket
Security Operatives Launch Manhunt For 109 Fleeing Inmates Of…
Dana Air Suspension: Directive Similar To Interference In NCAA…
Leaders Of 18 Nations Urge Hamas To Release Hostages
Tinubu Markets High Grade Lithium Deposits In Nigeria
Samson Edema And The Quest For A ‘New Dawn’
Otunba Mike Adenuga (The Bull) At 71
Atiku’s Leadership In PDP’s Season Of Anomie
Muhammad (sa): The Great Exemplar