News Headlines May 2, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines May 2, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Firm celebrates women
Woman leader hails council chair
Company strengthens ties with providers
Alumni gives drugs, diapers to the elderly
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare in May Day message
NJC hammer falls on three judges
Banks raise SMS alert charges by 50%
NASFAT Women begins 6th Biennial Conference
Ex-Isolo monarch’s sister joins chairmanship race
Customs CG Adeniyi to deliver NIJ’s 7th convocation lecture
‘Only CAN president can speak on national issues’
Court clears father of assault charge, to hear custody case
Matawalle: what Nigeria needs from US to end terrorism
S/Arabia to fine unauthorised Hajj pilgrims, facilitators
Tinubu to commission project in Anambra May 8, says Soludo
Tinubu celebrates Akinyelure at 80
Two reportedly die as landgrabbers clash in Osun
NELFUND denies mismanagement of student loan
Wike off to China for water in FCT satellite towns
Gunmen kill Osun Amotekun operative in ambush, colleague missing
NLC, TUC pass vote of confidence on Gov Eno
NIMC hikes fees for products, services
JAMB disowns site requesting payment from candidates who missed 2025 UTME
Anti-corruption coalition disowns Matazu over U-turn on Kyari allegations
Adamawa civil service overstretched, ill-equipped, says NLC
Saudi Arabia imposes hefty fines for unauthorised Hajj entry
Minister sets agenda for development commissions
Workers’ Day: We implemented N72,000 minimum wage despite inherited debt – Gov Sani
Oyetola vows better welfare, security for maritime workers
Top 10 countries with highest number of international visitors
Yusuf okays N15.6 billion gratuities for 3,000 ex-political holders
Beyond football, Afrobeats: 10 Nigerian boxers making waves in boxing world
LASEPA shuts down churches, hotels, businesses over environmental violations
We have traced CBEX funds to four countries – EFCC
Tinubu heads to Katsina for two-day visit
UK media coined ‘Afrobeats’ to label West African music, says Davido
Tinubu celebrates Archbishop Daniel at 65
I sought therapy after online mockery – Funke Akindele
You are ‘perfection in human form’, Moses Bliss tells wife
Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, others to feature on ‘F1’ movie soundtrack
Why I’ve never been heartbroken – Falz
I’m not a crossdresser, says Zicsaloma
Odumodublvck hails Davido as ‘lesson teacher’ in music, romance
Fathia Balogun my benefactor, says Tope Adebayo
PDP: Can the centre still hold?
Nigeria will remain great, says Oyo APC aspirant
Oborevwori’s defection and the changing political map
Tinubu-Shettima relationship excellent, says Baba-Ahmed
Barau and APC membership drive in Kano
Galatasaray reinforce desire to keep Osimhen permanently
NDIC reaffirms innovative digital commitment, scoops top prizes at 2024 federal innovation competition
Enabling environment will reduce ‘Japa’ syndrome, says Hadi
Biola Alabi joins Pulse Africa Board to boost strategic growth
EDITORIAL: Justice for Osinachi
Jola Ogunlusi (1934-2025)
Rising insecurity and imperative of state police
The joyless parable of Mr. Whiner
Wolf cry over one-party state
Nipco: Laying the facts bare

The Punch

Kwara to construct 15 schools
Lagos warns against malpractices in WASSCE
FG, VCs under fire over N100bn student loan controversy
May Day: Labour pushes for tax cut, pension overhaul in fresh 20-point demand
Workers are nation’s engine, not tools, Atiku tells FG
May Day push: Labour demands wage review to ease cost-of-living crisis
CBEX resumes operations despite SEC ban, N1.2tn EFCC probe
FG, VCs under fire over N100bn student loan controversy
Otti plans $1.3bn medical city
Gunmen abduct Kebbi farm manager
$79.5bn suit: FG, Binance clash over court papers’ exchange
EFCC chair denies targeting Tinubu’s political opponents
Ibas, group clash over vehicles retrieval from suspended deputy gov
Nigeria, UK partner against cross-border financial crime
RMAFC proposes five-yearly revenue allocation formula review
Okomu oil trains community leaders
Boko Haram resurgence: North-East govs rally security chiefs for joint response
Anyaoku mobilises five ex-govs for new Constitution campaign
Don urges PR practitioners to embrace digital tools
LG crisis: Osun labour factions hold separate May Day rallies
Normalcy returns to Maiduguri after military barracks explosions
CAN bars zonal leaders from speaking for association
2027: Atiku, Obi ready to work together, says ex-VP’s ally
Army armoury explosions caused by extreme heat – Borno
Bago promises Niger workers subsidised electric cars
Labour commends Okpebholo over N75,000 minimum wage
Ohanaeze president, Daniel, Tallen, Ighodalo pay tributes to Clark
Political showdown looms over FBI’s Tinubu file release
Wike, Fubara to begin dialogue after Osoba’s mediation
Afenifere, Ohanaeze counter ACF’s claim of northerners’ maltreatment in South
Wike allies slam Diri over sacking of 27 political appointees
Community backs female LG chair aspirant
Uzodimma bows to NJC, reverses acting CJ’s appointment
May Day: Fubara, Ibas compete for workers’ loyalty
Kwara leaders hail Tinubu over indigenes appointments
New Zone 3 AIG assumes office, tasks CPs on security
Fintiri setting stage for religious disharmony in Adamawa – Ex-Senator Abbo
NGO trains over 400 almajiris in Kebbi
Akpabio: I don’t owe you evidence, Natasha slams Agbakoba
Lagos CJ seeks enforcement of ECOWAS court judgments
How Gombe camp empowers ex-insurgents with skills
Kebbi monarch pledges improved welfare for Hajj pilgrims
NDLEA arrests five alleged drug barons in Adamawa
Why I resigned from Tinubu’s govt – Baba-Ahmed
LASG approves overseas study tour for youth leaders
Sokoto commissioner urges nursing college to uphold standards
Yobe unveils 11th N’East Governors Forum
LASTMA dismisses 12 officers, demotes 19 for misconduct
Activist demands arrest of officials behind N71.2bn student loan fraud
May Day: PDP govs hail workers’ commitment to nation building
Water supply: Wike heads to China for talks
Uzodimma to replace acting CJ after NJC’s directive
Why I won’t return to Tinubu govt — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
EFCC arrests Kaduna electric staff over employment scam
Nigerian surgeon, others perform life-saving surgery for girl with heart outside chest
Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover ammunition in Anambra
Protesters withdraw corruption allegations against ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari
NIMC adjusts fees for identity services, cites rising costs
Lagos generated N582.45bn in Q1 – Report
US protesters mark May Day with hundreds of anti-Trump rallies
Ebonyi gov announces N10,000 May-Day gift for workers
Rivers TUC boycotts May Day celebration over emergency rule
E-Money warns Nigerians against spraying Naira at parties after EFCC arrest
Workers Day: A’Ibom workers demand new minimum wage
IEMA appoints Olatunji Onaseso to advisory board
Wike orders council chairmen to pay minimum wage arrears, confirms N4.16bn approval
May Day: Delta workers demand enforcement of labour laws amid economic hardship
North-East govs to adopt multi-dimensional approach to tackle insurgency
No worker earns below N72,000, salary adjustment coming – Kaduna gov
May Day: Kwara workers urge govt to tackle rising cost of living
May Day: We value labour union leaders’ constructive dialogue – APC
Two killed as gunmen abduct businessman in Ogun
Bayelsa residents demand probe after abduction of four women
Petrol landing cost now N870, higher than Dangote’s price
NESG, Foundation partner on socioeconomic devt in Borno
AfDB launches $650m yearly economic support for Nigeria
Sexual Harassment: I will never withdraw suit against Akpabio, Natasha replies Agbakoba
Aribo on Göztepe radar
FA bans transgenders from women’s football
Mid-season momentum fuelled our NPFL title dream – Remo captain Nduka
VIDEO: I cried, sought therapy after online bullying — Funke Akindele
VIDEO: I’m glad I went into politics, I’ll do it again — Funke Akindele
She’s my benefactor, Tope Adebayo explains close bond with Faithia Balogun
Editorial: IG must enforce PMF withdrawal order
Neighbour, neighbour, how is the suspended governor?
Lessons for Nigeria in Real Madrid’s impunity
Kwara to construct 15 schools
Lagos warns against malpractices in WASSCE
Community laments decay in Kano primary school
NUC issues licenses to 11 new private universities

ThisDay

In May Day Speech, Tinubu Pledges To Address High Living Cost, Fight Corruption
•Recommits to workers’ welfare, says they’re engine of nation’s economy, secret to her growth •First Lady declares workers nation’s backbone •Govs, Barau, Abbas, others hail workers, as labour seeks fresh salary adjustment
Oil Posts Steepest Monthly Fall Since 2021, Dangote Says ‘Okay’ With Trump’s Tariff On Urea
Nigeria Risks Perpetual Economic Stagnation Without Reliable Power, Adesina Warns
Insurgency: North-East Governors Call For Reappraisal Of Strategies
NiMet, ACReSAL Partner On Digital Climate Data Delivery To Farmers
Alleged Discrepancies In Student Loan Disbursement: ICPC Extends Investigation To Institutions, Students
Canon Central And North Africa Unveils Women Who Empower Season 2
Tinubu Tasks Christians, Muslims On Peaceful Co-Existence, National Consensus
OKOBI Is Imo Govt’s Gameplan To Tackle Unemployment, Boost Economy, Says Prof. Amaeshi
CBN Emphasizes Financial Inclusion
Ogun To Boost IGR With ARISE IPR $400m Initial Investment
OECD: Development Assistance To Africa Stood At $42bn In 2024
Miele Unveils State-Of-The-Art Experience Centre In Lagos
Stakeholders: Collaboration, Intelligence Sharing Will Improve Security At Nation’s Airports
Onyema Rallies Stakeholders On Aviation Security
Emirates, Nigerian Ministry Of Art Sign MoU On Inbound Tourism
NANTA Set To Train Executives In Gambia
PR Firm Makes Final In 2025 SABRE EMEA Awards
2027: What’s In The Offing For Saraki?
Barau And APC Membership Drive In Kano
Dr. Muhammad Dogo-Muhammad: Championing Unique Perspective On Healthcare Leadership, Innovation, Policy
Nigerian Media Leaders Set To Power Up Audience Connections, Innovation In AI Age
Stay Focused And Strive For Excellence, GOC 81 Division Charges Future Military Leaders
CFSF, RDI Raise The Alarm Over Imminent Flood Disaster In Borno As FG Delays Alau Dam Repairs
A Tribute To A Transformational Leader: Major General Aniedi Effiong Edet’s Remarkable Legacy At DICON
Revolutionising Irrigation Farming In Katsina
Codix Bio To Revolutionise Diagnostics In Africa With Nigeria’s First Large-Scale RDT Manufacturing Facility
Harnessing Children’s Talents: KidsMO Rebrands, Returns With A Bang
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Collaborates With Yabatech For Talent Growth
Health Stakeholders Unite At UNILAG To Combat Malaria
Healthcare Delivery: Nasarawa Commences Revitalisation Of Primary Health Facilities
NSC To Pay Super Eagles Coach Wages Upfront Till October
Flying Eagles Open U20 AFCON Campaign With Win Against Tunisia
Ogun Upgrades Facilities, Ready To Host National Sports Festival
N-YLC Congratulates Remo Stars On Historic Victory
Afenifere: Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow (In Memory Of Chief Ayo Adebanjo)
For The Abolition Of Poverty
RATIONALE FOR SELF-DEFENCE
EDITORIAL: OF DISCOS AND AVOIDABLE DEATHS

Leadership

FBI, DEA Fail To Release Dossier On Tinubu, Seek 90-day Extension
Group Dismisses Rumoured Rift Between Gov Bago, Deputy, Says Report Politically-motivated
CAN Clarifies Official Position Amid ‘Misleading Press Statements’ From Regional Blocs, Others
Federal Gov’t Summons Indicted VCs, NELFUND Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud
Legacy Conscious Parenting To Revolutionise How Families Approach Child Upbringing
Property Dispute: Court Fixes May 26 For Ruling On Amended Defence Statement
Wike Visits China Over FCT Satellite Towns Water Project
Trump’s Security Adviser Mike Waltz Resigns After Leaking Yemen Attack Plans
May Day: No Worker Earning Below N70,000 In Kaduna — Gov. Sani
May Day: Ekiti Workers Decry Economic Hardship
May Day: Aiyedatiwa Hails Ondo Workers’ Commitment To Administration’s Success
Kenyan MP Assassinated In Nairobi
Tinubu Celebrates Archbishop Praise Daniel At 65
Don’t Be Tools In hands Of Nation’s Enemies, CDS Charges Corps Members
May Day: Gov Yusuf Unveils Pension, Job Creation Reforms
PICTORIAL: River Workers Shun Parade, Hold Solidarity Rally For Fubara
Workers’ Day: Cross River Gov’t Won’t Shortchange Its Workforce, Gov Otu Pledges
May Day: Okpebholo Raises Minimum Wage For Edo Workers To N75,000
Insecurity: Kwara Assembly Recommends Drug Test For Okada, Tricycle Operators
May Day: Kwara Gov, Speaker Salute Workers
Boko Haram Terrorists Kill 18 Fishermen As Scores Missing In Rivalry Battle With ISWAP

The Sun

NLC urges Tinubu to restore democratic order in Rivers State
Intense heat triggers explosions at Army barracks in Maiduguri
APC, its one-party state mission and 2027 elections
2027: Kano and the dynamics of politics, power
Oil giants scramble for Uyo flights amid capacity crisis
Gala insider: Chelsea, Barcelona, PSG more likely to sign Osimhen
2027: Nigerians will shock Tinubu –Adebayo
NLC urges Tinubu to restore democratic order in Rivers State
Kano NLC endorses Yusuf for second term, cites worker welfare gains
Unease in Bayelsa over Diri’s sack of 27 political appointees
Oil giants scramble for Uyo flights amid capacity crisis
From annual burdens to monthly relief: Stakeholders appraise Lagos rent reform
Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation
‘No stamp duty on property rent below N10m under new tax reforms’
Intense heat triggers explosions at Army barracks in Maiduguri
C’River judge faces NJC probe over gifts, abuse of office
Rep asks INEC to probe minister over alleged forgery of poll results
Alex from Oil and Gas: Nollywood love story with a difference
Kevin Hart to host BET Awards
MTN Best of the Streets: Life-changing opportunity for street singers
MCSN, NCC set to train DJs on copyright
Abductors of Akwa Ibom radio comedian demand N80m ransom by May 2 deadline
Robert De Niro addresses concerns around transgender daughter
Gala insider: Chelsea, Barcelona, PSG more likely to sign Osimhen
U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles pips Tunisia in Group B opener
Benue FA Vice Chairman escapes armed headers attack
Brit Mini-Marathon celebrates 15 years of impact
Editorial: Paschal Dozie (1939-2025)
Wike in China to finalise water supply projects for FCT satellite towns
Tinubu begins two-day working visit to Katsina on Friday
Wabara lauds Tinubu’s vision, praises SEDC establishment
Tinubu, Uzodimma, Ozichukwu urge unity, trust at NIREC meeting in Owerri
Enugu IPAC to release Mbah’s half term scorecard
Ukwa/Ngwa group denies urging Deputy Speaker Kalu to run for Abia governor in 2027
The food basket is hungry!
Bauchi police arrest 16 for robbery, murder, rape
ICPC probes N71.2bn discrepancy in NELFUND student loan disbursements
Alex from Oil and Gas: Nollywood love story with a difference
Kevin Hart to host BET Awards
MTN Best of the Streets: Life-changing opportunity for street singers
MCSN, NCC set to train DJs on copyright
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Daily Trust

Train Attack Victim: What Kidnapper Told Me During Hour-Long Discussion
Drama As Train Attack Victim Meets His Abductor At Kaduna Mosque
Bank Customers Weigh Options Over Hike In SMS Alert Charges
E-Money Warns Against Naira Abuse After Arrest
IITA Distributes Input, Farming Equipment To Young Farmers In Oyo
No Funds Mismanaged Under Students’ Loan – NELFUND
Okpebholo Adds N5k To Minimum Wage, Says Increment Will Make Real Difference
Workers’ Day: Economic Hardship, A Global Phenomenon, Tinubu Tells Labour
B’Haram: We Have Sacred Responsibility To Our People, Zulum Tells N’east Govs
Oshiomhole: Atiku Has Defected Multiple Times, He Lacks Moral Justification To Criticise Okowa
MAN, Ports Stakeholders Oppose 4% FOB Levy Reintroduction
After N2trn Losses In 2 Years, MTN Returns To Profitability
ARCON Has Power To Regulate Social Media Advertising
Pa Adebanjo: Nigeria Will Miss A Fiercely Loyal And Courageous Elder Statesman
Mirror On The Wall
Leveraging On Cattle Sub-Sector To End Insecurity, Generate Revenue
Tackling Misinformation To Boost Nigeria’s Immunisation Rates
Editorial::This May Day, Nigerian Workers Deserve More Than Promises
IITA Distributes Input, Farming Equipment To Young Farmers In Oyo
Flood: FCTA To Barricade Access Road To Lokogoma
Traders Worry As Sewage Spills Excreta Into Abuja Market
Constructions Threaten Abuja Water Dam
FCTA Assess Abattoirs, Veterinary Clinics In Abuja
FCTA Builds Skill Centre For Secondary Schools

Tribune

2025 May Day: Tinubu pledges job security, fair treatment for workers
I was victim, not beneficiary of 2019 electoral fraud — Akpabio disowns convicted Prof Ogban
May Day: Workers in Nigeria facing harrowing situation, NLC laments
Top Nigerian leaders set to host national political summit
Chimamanda Adichie, Pastor Jerry Eze, Falz, Moses Bliss, Teni, light up first-ever ‘WithChude Live!
Charles Adeyemi Candide-Johnson appointed Ikoyi Club 1938 Trustee
We have trained over 40,000 technology talents in 18 months in Oyo —Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani
‘5ive’ album, a symbol of hope, grace, change and growth — Davido
Performance of Hajj
ATM 2025 sets new benchmark with over 55,000 attendees, marking 16% year-on-year growth
Kogi under siege: Killer herders, kidnappers on rampage
Painful exit of a political icon
On OGSTEP’s economic survival strategy
NASFAT, cleric link societal vices to poor parenting
Kogi under siege: Killer herders, kidnappers on rampage
Medical doctor, PhD holder, Honorary doctorate awardee: Who deserves the Dr title?
Return of Boko Haram in Borno: The untold story
Beware of scammers demanding N15,700 to reschedule UTME, JAMB warns candidates
SSANU demands immediate payment of withheld allowances to Taraba varsity staff
NELFUND: ICPC uncovers discrepancy in student loan disbursements, begins investigation
Worker’s Day and mental health in the workplace
Another look at Nigeria-Saudi partnership on illicit drugs
Accessing funds for low-cost houses in Oyo State
On the death penalty for kidnapping
Army school honours don for teaching ideal knowledge of Islam
Return of Boko Haram in Borno: The untold story
The JAMB 6:30 a.m. controversy
Zamfara farmers trained in climate-smart agriculture
NUJ FCT chair salutes workers, demands press freedom, fair condition of service
NASFAT UK, cleric blame youth social vices on poor parental upbringing

The Guardian

FG probes illegal deductions from students loan by 51 varsities, others
‘I left home at 5’ – UTME applicants risk safety for 6:30 am exams
Phase 1 Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway set for January 2026 – FG
Tourba extends carbon farming to Bauchi
GTCO food, drink festival 2025 commences today
Centre floats grant for NGOs in distress
CBN Junior Tennis: Yahaya, Atilola qualify for U-16 semifinals
Ex-IYC leader condemns cult killings in Bayelsa, urges action
Sterling Bank to give customers extra N1m monthly
Be more assertive with errant lawyers, SAN urges NBA
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia announces penalties for illegal pilgrims, facilitators
Onofowokan, Randle advocate team spirit in project development
Court discharges father accused of assault, sets hearing on child custody battle
Association of Non-Indigenes Welfare decries alleged profiling by Anambra govt
Firm trains 30 female truck drivers in Cross River
Niger governor dismisses rumours of rift with deputy
C’River Assembly approves bill for drugs, health commodities agency
JAMB disowns site asking candidates who missed UTME to pay
FG commits to 95% digital literacy by 2030
NIMC approves new fees for services, products
MTN invests N202.4b on network infrastructure, sees 40.5% revenue growth
Families win prizes as Love Bowl Season 2 ends
Hooliganism: NNL’s hammer falls on Akpabio, Barau FC
Man Utd seize control of Europa League semi against 10-man Bilbao
Spurs take control in Europa semi against Bodo/Glimt
Broken dreams: How not to search for greener pastures in sports

Vanguard

May Day: Hunger, unemployment, insecurity real — Tinubu
Govs, Organised Labour differ over hardship
Sexual harassment saga: Natasha damns Akpabio’s lawyer in new letter
Manchester United, Tottenham close to all-English Europa final
Armoury explosions: Commander cautions Borno residents against picking strange objects
Nigeria, UK sign pact against international crime networks
Tension as Tiv farmers protest alleged land grabbing
Rep urges INEC to probe minister over alleged poll result forgery
Chisco, Ghana partner to repatriate trafficking victims
Microplastics hazards: Avoid processed, packaged foods — Experts warn Bauchi residents
How physically challenged David defeated able-bodied competitors
Rep urges INEC to probe minister over alleged poll result forgery
I didn’t do any job; refused to meet Tinubu – Baba-Ahmed
More LP members defect to PDP in
I won’t quit PDP – Adeleke assures Osun stakeholders
Peter Obi won’t join coalition that’s meant to benefit Atiku  —  Wike’s aide
Customs intercept N912bn worth of contrabands, high-tech drones, illegal medicals
‘Respect the currency,’ E-Money tells Nigerians after EFCC arrest
‘What is Akon saying?’ Nigerians slam singer for claiming creation of Afrobeats
I’m glad I went into politics, I learnt a lot – Funke Akindele
I helped create Afrobeats — Akon
Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
FMITI, NGX0 Group to collaborate for economic transformation
Banks’ customers to pay N6 per SMS transaction alert starting today
Chelsea close in on UEFA Conference League final with win 4-1 at Djurgarden
Europa League: Manchester United cruise past 10-man Athletic as Fernandes scores twice
AFCON U-20: Nigeria off to flying start with 1-0 win over Tunisia
Mexico City to host F1 races until 2028
Madrid Open holder Iga Swiatek thrashed by Coco Gauff in semis
10 phones with 6000mAh battery life
NANS seeks TETFund, NELFUND support to tackle student health crisis
Rich people must pay for education of poor ones — Ofuokwu
YABATECH is fertile ground for industry partnership — Royal Frieslandcampina CEO
NGO trains 250 Lagos school counsellors on eliminating bullying

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