Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
President mourns Sheikh Habibi
Tinubu hails Mike Adenuga’s contributions to nation’s progress
Akpabio advises PSC to reposition Police
112 electricity – related deaths in one year, worrisome, says CJN
New revenue allocation, pay package for public officials out soon
El-Rufai makes U-turn on power shift
Four SANs join Agabi to defend Nnamdi Kanu
Speaker, others back bill on regulation of party funding
NOA, NACA partner to strengthen HIV prevention
Council poll: Lagos APC appoints Ogala as Election Committee chair
Lagos signs MoU with firm to expand water supply infrastructure
Shettima receives Oborevwori, Okowa, PDP members to APC in Delta
Court sentences Gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death
Sanwo-Olu tackles Obi over remarks on poverty index
Ekiti Council boss wins UK award
Fajuyi’s eldest son accuses wife of plotting to seize dad’s property
IBEDC consumers threaten to migrate to other DISCOS
Fed Govt calls for deeper collaboration to tackle health challenges
Govt to WAEC, NECO: adopt full CBT mode by 2026
Federal Fire Service: how five job seekers got into payrolls with fake appointment letters
Parents, candidates hail smooth 2025 UTME
NFIU issues advisory on fraudulent foreign wire transfer
El-Rufai: SDP not interested in merger, high profile politicians
FIRS orders banks to close unauthorised tax collection accounts
CBN revises foreign exchange sourcing, documentation rules for PAPSS
UPDATED: Court hands death sentence to late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband
Reps committee orders refund of N33.5m spent on unauthorised foreign trips
We will create more jobs for youths, women to drive green economy—SGF
Lagos police raise strike force to battle crime
Speaker, others back bill seeking to establish an independent body to register, regulate political parties
Makinde makes appointment into LG service commission, Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board
Northwest communities raise alarm over alliance between bandits, kidnappers
Civil society groups urge Adeleke, APC to resolve Osun LG crisis
Defection: Delta APC stalwart urges Oborevwori to embrace old, new members
TIN, CISLAC back NNPCL probe, demand comprehensive oil sector audit
UPDATED: Oborevwori, Okowa, others formally join APC
Mercy Chinwo, Erigga shine at 17th Headies award
Superstar Harcher shines at 17th Headies Awards
Why defectors must follow SDP ideology, by Adewole
Stick with Tinubu best man to beat in 2027, Klinsmann urges South East
2027 and realignment of forces
Understanding Tinubu’s ideology and vision
Eno, others win 2024 Industry Awards
Seplat Energy grosses N1.23tr revenue in three months
Economist tasks youth to change Nigeria’s negative story to wealth creation
NSITF calls for robust risk assessment through AI, digitalisation
Affordable housing, national priority, says UPDC boss
EDITORIAL: A good reversal
Basic education
Atiku’s train allegory
Insufferable!
Nigerians expect final PDP rites of passage
Bago’s security absurdities
ThisDay
NLNG Unveils ‘VIBES’ As Economic Empowerment Strategy For Host Communities In Rivers
Okonjo-Iweala, Aig-Imoukhuede, Nnaji, Peterside, Enelamah, Others Eulogise Paschal Dozie
With $10m Seed Capital, FG Launches GBHub To Catalyse Funding, Market Access To Farmers
ActionAid Nigeria: FG Should Take Decisive Steps To Improve Resource Mobilisation
APC Owan Leaders Rule Out Third Term For Ihonvere
CSOs Demand Independent Probe Into Killing Of 183 Villagers In Benue, Plateau
CSOs Demand Independent Probe Into Killing Of 183 Villagers In Benue, Plateau
Ohanaeze: Biafra Agitators Ready To Dialogue With FG
Okonkwo Warns Politicians Joining APC Will Regret It, Predicts Party’s Implosion
Akpabio Tells PSC To Reposition Police From Predator To Protector, Not Isolated Enforcer
Over 22,000 Benefit From Seplat/NNPC JV Eye Care Initiative
Dangote Distributes Bags Of Rice To Underprivileged In Taraba, Jigawa
PenCom Engages NERC On Regulatory Collaboration
FIRST E&P Marks 100th Crude Oil Cargo Lifting, Export
OPEC Mulls Another Oil Output Raise For June
SURCON Inducts 433 Newly Qualified Surveyors
Anammah: Understanding Consumer Dynamics Attracted Success To NB Across All Regions
The Benevolent ‘Spirit’
FG, States, LGs Share N4.9tn In Q1 As FAAC Allocation Rises By 44.7%
BAUCHI APC: HOW TO LOSE ELECTIONS AGAIN
Delta: Silence Of Graveyard As PDP Collapses Structure Into APC
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MIKE ADENUGA
Tajuddeen Adepetu: Nigeria Must Embrace A Digital Future Or Get Left Behind
TFOLC Hosts Word Explosion Conference 2025
Adenuga: The Spirit Of Africa Portrait Of An Unusual Business Icon
81 Division Troops Arrest Human Parts, Drug Traffickers In Ogun State
Adejumo Develops Advanced Retinal Image Processing Techniques For Early Detection Of Diabetic Eye Diseases
DAWN Commission Endorses South West Games, Pledges Unflinching Support
Tinubu Hails Remo Stars FC On Historic NPFL Victory
Liverpool’s Premier League Victory Parade Slated For May 26
Arsenal Host PSG In Search Of First Champions League Title
CBEX Wealth Chasers, NDIC And The Fate Of Depositors
A POPE’S FUNERAL AND NEW LEADERSHIP PARADIGM
Insecurity, Profiling And Ethnic Emotionalism
Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband To Death By Hanging
EDITORIAL: THE IMPERATIVE OF DATA PROTECTION
The Punch
Followers excited as Oyedepo’s ex-VP starts new church
Ondo farm worker remanded for killing employer’s husband
Edo directs security agencies to uncover killers of 42-year-old businessman
NNPCL under fire as $897m Warri refinery revamp flops
Hurricane Tinubu: More govs will join APC, Ganduje boasts
Alleged fraud: Court orders businesswoman Achimugu’s appearance
I left APC to build ‘godfatherism-free’ political alternative – El-Rufai
Tinubu needs second term to complete reforms – Keyamo
Massive power outage grounds trains, Internet in Spain, Portugal, France
Afenifere blames rising terrorism on foreign interests
Taraba varsity lecturer urges Tinubu to review ECOWAS grazing protocol
Ekiti disburses N155m to property owners affected by road project
SDP not platform to settle scores with Tinubu, APC – Chieftain
Borno resettles 300,000 ex-Boko Haram terrorists
Nigerian chemist bags US fellowship for pollution research
Baptist church calls for emergency on education
Emefiele loses bid to reclaim 753-duplex estate
Wanted CBEX promoter surrenders to EFCC
Kebbi court convicts 48-year-old man over sexual exploitation
Niger curfew takes toll on traders
Hausa music star weds popular Kannywood actress in Maiduguri
Man kills self over second wife’s death
Kano CP highlights dangers of financial crimes on economic stability
Bauchi senator, NGO, train 250 youth in shoe-making
Women journalists urged to champion democratic reforms
Zamfara varsity first female registrar assumes office
Foundation empowers 450 women, inaugurates centre in Adamawa
Bauchi votes N4bn to revamp tourism sector
Ganduje commissions Kano mosque built by FCT minister
US envoy engages Miyetti Allah leaders on security challenges
Sokoto targets 1m children for polio vaccination
Naira redesign: N1bn suit against Buhari, Emefiele struck out
Japa: FG excited over 115,000 annual nursing school enrolments
Tinubu’s reforms stabilising economy, reducing poverty — Shettima
MACBAN urges Fulani youths to acquire skills, shun crimes
Nigeria’s insecurity complex, says Bauchi gov
Hurricane Tinubu: More govs will join APC, Ganduje boasts
Alleged fraud: Court orders businesswoman Achimugu’s appearance
Papal elections guided by Holy Spirit, not politics – Archbishop
FG directs WAEC, NECO to adopt CBT by 2026
EFCC probes $86,500, 305,150 Riyals seized at Kano airport
Diaspora voting: INEC pushes for constitutional amendment
NFIU warns against fraudulent wire transfer petitions
Anambra trader demands N22m compensation from NAFDAC for alleged looting
Court rejects Emefiele’s bid to reclaim forfeited 753 duplex estate
FIRS orders banks to close unauthorised tax collection accounts
Pastor Abioye starts new church after retirement from Winners Chapel
Putin offers Nigeria weapons, expertise to counter insurgency
Zelensky rejects Putin’s ceasefire proposal
Borno gov appoints new accountant general
BRICS diplomats meet in Brazil to counter Trump’s tariff
Nigeria loses 45% of tomato harvest annually -Minister
NDLEA seizes N2.6bn drugs in Jigawa, arrests three suspects
Abia begins 10,000 capacity modular refinery construction May
Reps seek youth inclusiveness in governance
Stakeholders urge UK to probe British officer arrested over arms plot
‘Where is Dad?’ Sunny Ade’s children battle over music icon’s whereabouts, well-being
Iran blames negligence for port blast that killed 70
Tinubu hails Mike Adenuga on birthday
Nigeria’s non-oil exports surged by 24.75% in Q1 2025
28th April 2025
Wanted CBEX promoter surrenders to EFCC
ASUP slams rectors over trade union act misinterpretation
Ogun warns Hajj pilgrims against banned items, sets airlift date
NLNG unveils new scheme, pledges $1,300 each to 50 Rivers beneficiaries
Jigawa gov names committee for 2025 Hajj
Ondo farm worker remanded for killing employer’s husband
Edo directs security agencies to uncover killers of 42-year-old businessman
Murder: I didn’t report Ataga’s death due to fear, says Chidinma
Police confirm deaths of four suspected Benue cultists
FRSC blames speeding as eight killed in Anambra car crash
Refund customers’ investments in transformers, FCCPC orders Disco
Varsity unveils Lagos study centre to boost learning
Govt plans five-month wage award arrears payment
Ajayi’s exclusion of key leaders cost PDP Ondo governorship poll – Senator Tofowomo
Amusan continues Diamond League chase in Shanghai
T’tennis: Abdulfatai, Udoaka top seeds for 2025 National Champs
Adesanya wants Strickland rematch
Skales relishes Copa del Rey experience after ‘Shake Body’ goes viral
Editorial: Outrageous estimated electricity bills
Uses of irony: Learning from Soyinka’s latest example
Social media ‘terrorists’: Sultan abandoning leprosy for ringworm
Gender parity: Are we making progress?
Mike Adenuga: Chronicles of African entrepreneurial giant at 72
Africa: The next frontier for global investors
Ayetoro: A drowning Ondo town where schoolchildren pay the price (2)
Ayetoro: A drowning Ondo town where schoolchildren pay the price (1)
Love and diplomacy — Netherlands Consul General, Michel Deelen and wife, Ema, share marital story
MTN to reduce youth unemployment with skills academy
Internet boom creates new opportunities for startups
Ogun lawmaker, tech company partner to empower youths
Digital lender OgaCash debuts to provide loans
Nigerian chemist bags US fellowship for pollution research
Baptist church calls for emergency on education
Research reveals climate change fuelling health crisis
Leadership
Delta Defections: Tinubu, APC Firm Grip On Inherited PDP Structure
DisCos Must Be Accountable For 112 Electricity Deaths In 2024 – CJN
The Urgency Of Implementing The Pension Scheme
Nigeria Needs A Functional State
2027: INEC Asks NASS To Expedite Action On Legal Framework
Tinubu Urged To Pick Northern Christian VP In 2027
New Pope: Cardinals Begin Secret Conclave May 7
Poverty Worsened Under You In Anambra, Sanwo-Olu Blasts Obi
Putin Announces Surprise 3-day Ceasefire
Presidency, NGO Host Conference For Young Women In Leadership
DisCos Must Be Accountable For 112 Electricity Deaths In 2024 – CJN
Bandits Abduct Kaduna District Head’s Wife, Daughter
Court Sentences Osinachi’s Husband To Death By Hanging
HWH Walidation Meeting Seeks Swift Implementation Of Workplace Harassment Policies
Harcher Shines At 17th Headies Awards, Hails Organisers
Group Urges Tinubu To Declare Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Political Crisis
PICTORIAL: 8 Die, 6 Injured As Bus Rams Into Petrol Tanker In Anambra
Terrorists’ IEDs Kill 8 In Borno Explosion
Troops Rescue 50 Kidnap Victims, Recover 32 Cows In Katsina
PenCom Moves To Recover N1.3bn Unremitted Pensions For Journalists
NDDC, Others To Boost Food Production
Naira Redesign: Court Strikes Out N1bn Suit Against Buhari, Emefiele, CBN
Speaker Abbas Harps On Inclusive Democracy
Gunmen Kill 37 Cattle In Plateau Community
Tinubu Hails Mike Adenuga’s Impact On Telecoms, Oil Sectors At 72
My Political Loyalty To Nigeria, Not Individuals Or Parties, Says El-Rufai
David Abioye Opens New Church 7 Months After ‘Retiring’ From Oyedepo’s Winner’s Chapel
Hold Operators Liable For 112 Electricity-related Deaths, 95 Injuries, CJN Tells Judges
Shun Banditry, Criminal Activities, Miyetti Allah Tells Youths
37 Visually Impaired Candidates Sit For 2025 UTME At Bauchi Centre
EFCC Probes Discovery Of $86,500, 305,150 Riyals, €200 Cash At Kano Airport
Defection: You’re Co-owners Of APC, Not Guests, VP Shettima Tells Oborevwori, Okowa, Others
El-Rufai In Kano, Says Defections Of Politicians To APC Exaggerated
Security Agents Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims In Ekiti
Defection: You’re Co-owners Of APC, Not Guests, VP Shettima Tells Oborevwori, Okowa, Others
The Sun
2027: Mass defections to APC looms
Naira redesign: Court strikes out N1bn suit against Buhari, Emefiele, CBN
FG to proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice –IPOB
Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP’s defections: Unprecedented political tsunami –Tinubu
Police confirm 4 deaths in Benue bar shooting
Oborevwori, Okowa, Delta PDP’s defections: Unprecedented political tsunami –Tinubu
Defections to APC driven by Tinubu’s performance, not mere politics –Gov Otu
Osun commissioners dismiss claims of Adeleke’s planned defection to APC
Coalition: Our focus is on opposition political groups, not political parties –El-Rufai
2027: Tinubu’s political masterstroke against North
Reps Caucus backs Enugu Airport concession
NSITF recommits to workplace safety, integrates digitalisation
Minister unveils roadmap for Nigeria’s trade, investment boost amid global standoffs
FG set to pay wage award arrears
FG to proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice –IPOB
Police confirm 4 deaths in Benue bar shooting
Shallipopi slams Headies organisers after stage snub
Barca takes big step in Lookman pursuit
Mikel says Osimhen wants to play for Chelsea
No defence can cage Osimhen in Turkish
Heineken unites Nigeria’s “Hardcore Fans” for Champions League s/final showdowns
Editorial: Ribadu’s assurance on tackling insecurity
Why strong institutions matter
NBA, Do what is ethical
Goodbye governance, welcome politics
Osinbajo/Shettima: Between ice cream vendor and ghost worker
Court finds Osinachi’s husband guilty of culpable homicide
Lawyers demand probe into $4bn refineries spending, others
Our PhD journey
Group gathers 60,000 teachers to set Guinness World record
YABATECH: Fertile ground for industry partnership –Karnebeek
Residents commends Gombe gov’t, UNICEF for efforts to end polio, other diseases
WHO hands over newly-built hospital to Borno govt
UNAIDS seeks community collaboration for HIV response in Africa
Endocrinologists raise alarm over rising obesity and diabetes in Nigeria
Daily Trust
How LG Election Exposed Rift Between Niger Gov, Dep
Tinubu Is Isolated, Says Baba Ahmed
We Can Win Without Governors – El-Rufai
Bauchi Gov Charges Army On Multi-Dimensional Strategies To Address Insecurity
LP Ward Chairman Kidnapped In Ed
Troops Arrest Oil Thieves, Deactivate Illegal Refineries In N/Delta
Boko Haram IEDs Kill Many In Borno
TI Nigeria Backs NNPCL Probe, Seeks Comprehensive Oil Sector Audit
Benue ‘Cult’ Violence Claims 20 Lives In 6 Months
Emefiele Loses Bid To Reclaim Forfeited Abuja Estate
My Defection To APC Strategic, Says Okowa
Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Hit $1.7bn In Q1
REA, Developers Sign N1.21tr Solar Electrification Grant
50.1% Of Nigerians’ Monthly Income Spent On Food – Report
IMF, World Bank Report: ActionAid, CISLAC Task FG On Fiscal Discipline, Budget Oversight
Minister Leads NGA, Nigerian Delegations To World Gas Conference 2025
Boko Haram Resurgence: Between Governor Zulum And Mohammed Idris
Enough Of Marching Order
Editorial: Weaponising Citizens Is Key To Anarchy
FCT: How To Stop Crashes At Sloppy Dutsen-Tipper Garage Junction
‘FCT Schools Adapting To 21st Century Demands’
PSN-FCT Urges Increased Funding To End Malaria
Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Working For FCT Residents – Wike
Weeks To Common Entrance Exams, FCT Teachers’ Strike Lingers
Vanguard
Defection to APC: Oborevwori, Okowa created political tsunami not seen before — Tinubu
Unlawful trial of Nnamdi Kanu, an affront to rule of law, natural justice – IPOB
Osinachi: Why court sentenced husband to death
Adopt clever ideas to tackle security threats, Army chief charges troops
FG set to pay five months wage award arrears to workers
CSCS, others harp on infrastructure, inclusive growth to unlock new frontiers of innovation
FCCPC tasks DisCos on fairness, transparency to electricity consumers
Port Security: NIMASA, PFSO advocate comprehensive maritime strategy
PIA implementation comes under knocks
Defection to APC: Oborevwori, Okowa created political tsunami not seen before — Tinubu
Nigeria’s future doesn’t look healthy with APC’s govt — Baba-Ahmed
Unlawful trial of Nnamdi Kanu, an affront to rule of law, natural justice – IPOB
Confusion trails alleged resignation, whereabouts of Niger State Deputy Governor
El-Rufai explains defection to SDP, says Nigeria needs political alternative
Ganduje expects more defections as Oborevwori becomes 22nd APC governor
I won’t join Atiku’s coalition – Kebbi gov Idris
More ladies now go for plantain fibre hair, as cost of human hair chokes
Tears as 11 victims of suspected herdsmen attack in Benue buried
Ten on trial in Paris over 2016 gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian
Real Madrid’s Ancelotti agrees Brazil deal
Feisty Arteta urges Arsenal fans to ‘bring boots’ to PSG Champions League clash
Power outage stops games on clay-courts Madrid Open
Luis Enrique says PSG have improved since October Arsenal loss
10 famous footballers who are twins
Are you man enough to stay with partner who beat breast cancer?
The Guardian
Tinubu hails Okowa, Oborevwori for dumping PDP for APC
INEC proposes to replace PVCs with downloadable voter’s cards
Solar panel import ban may trigger 150% price surge, worsen energy cost crisis.
Enugu Reps caucus backs concession of state airport
LG election : Lagos APC constitutes electoral committee
Eight dead, six injured as bus collides with tanker in Anambra
Police rescue two kidnapped victims in Ekiti
Enugu Reps caucus backs concession of state airport
LG election : Lagos APC constitutes electoral committee
Eight dead, six injured as bus collides with tanker in Anambra
NDLEA arrests three, recovers N2.6b worth of drugs in Jigawa
Tinubu hails Okowa, Oborevwori for dumping PDP for APC
2027: Join us to work for Tinubu, PDP chair tells Bayelsa governor
Judge orders Aisha Achimugu to appear before EFCC in court
Tribunal upholds N190m fine over misleading packaging of Coca-Cola
Court fines Anyanwu for stalling judgment in suit against PDP
2027: INEC moves to strip president’s power to appoint RECs
SDP’s Adebayo urges defectors to uphold party ideology
Three collapse as Shettima hands over APC structures to Oborevweri
NASS, INEC harp on electoral reform for better elections
