News Headlines May 4, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines May 4, 2025. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Rejecting baseless allegations of any involvement in anti-Sole Administrator protests at First Lady’s event
Tinubu will harness knowledge and experience of former legislators for national growth, says Reps Deputy Speaker
Shettima, African leaders attend inauguration of Gabon’s President
Flight delays, cancellation due to safety concerns, not aircraft shortages, says Air Peace
Alleged N8b deals: Aisha Achimugu yet to meet EFCC’s bail conditions
FULL LIST: Countries that offer Nigerians five-year multiple entry visa
Insecurity: How we’ll recover lost territories from bandits – Tinubu
Obasanjo, Osinbajo, govs, others bid Ayo Adebanjo farewell
NOA pledges support for Operation Safe Corridor
UNICEF boosts immunization in Imo with 425 solar-powered refrigerators
President Tinubu to flag off construction of Abia Airport
TVC to air TheCable’s documentary on Malabu scandal Sunday
Alleged N8b deals: Aisha Achimugu yet to meet EFCC’s bail conditions
Rivers police search for missing 66-yr-old woman, two children
95 suspected cultists arrested, firearms recovered in Benin raids
Fallout from Delta defections
Police arrest 95 suspected cultists in Edo
The worker, reformer and road ahead
CAN supports US envoy on peace talks with MACBAN
Eight degrees that can land you a high-paying UK job
Shettima, African leaders attend inauguration of Gabon’s President
Mother in distress over missing Babcock student, demands answers
Quitting Nigeria does not absolve Meta of liabilities, says FCCPC
Oyo, Osun blame NBC for Ibadan, Iwo boundary disputes
BBNaija organisers announces audition date for 10th season
Let your results speak for you, Tinubu urges Governors
Only God Almighty will chose my successor – Sule
Tinubu vows security overhaul to reclaim forests from bandits
‘A’Ibom will benefit more if Eno defects to APC’
500 Rivers women receive support from SDG office, RHI
Burna Boy releases ‘Sweet Love’ ahead eighth studio album
Resemblance between late son Ifeanyi, new son ‘scary’ – Davido
Dunsin Oyekan seeks help to remove unauthorised song
Singer Rarara serenades Tinubu with “Omo Ologo” during Katsina visit
Trump sparks online frenzy with AI image of self as Pope
Wike faults sponsored walkout on First Lady in Rivers
Bribe, torture allegations against Seyi Tinubu unfounded – Group
Labelling Tinubu’s administration ‘Yoruba government’ attempt to scuttle second term – Afenifere
Shettima to represent Nigeria at Gabon President-elect’s inauguration
Air Peace says flight cancellations, delays due to safety considerations
RMD: The man with a ‘Radio Voice’
George ‘Geobek’ Beke: My role as manager for Harmonize
Davido’s TOP TEN
How a heartbreak activated my villain traits – Ruger
BBNaija organisers announces audition date for 10th season
Be sure before venturing into music, Wande Coal tells upcoming artists
Don’t take advances if you’re not ready, Odumodublvck advises upcoming artists
‘Political parties, ideology and good governance’
Ahmad Sokoto and leadership
Ekiti’s digital platform sets new standard for good governance
WILFRED NDIDI: Leicester’s relegation makes me feel terrible
‘Palace 100% confident of winning FA Cup’
The sunny side of OLA AINA
Abia inaugurates committees for International, Africa Para Badminton Championships
GOtv to air live top five race EPL matches
Fiscal Transparency Centre hails NUPRC as Reps Demand $4million remittance from oil firm
Excitement as Air Peace surprises passengers with Tecno Camon 40 phones
Customs boss commissions school, clinic in Lagos
We have made Ogun haven of industries – Abiodun
EDITORIAL: Look inward
Nasir el-Rufai’s vitriol, logic
Delta eruptions: Rethinking Atiku’s 2023 defeat
Burkin Faso’s malevolent propaganda
Between apotheosis and Apoti Osi

ThisDay

I’m Ready To Give Account Of Myself, Says Mele Kyari
In Katsina, Tinubu Vows To Secure Forests, Enhance Surveillance In North-West
Zenith Bank, Nine Others Begin 2025 On Positive Momentum, Report N1.83 Trillion Profit In Q1
Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Obi, Abiodun, Daniel, Amosun, Cardoso, Others Bid Farewell To Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo
Exiting Nigeria Does Not Absolve Meta Of Liabilities, FCCPC Insists
Antimicrobial Resistance Deadlier Than HIV, TB, Malaria, NCDC Warns
Exiting Nigeria Does Not Absolve Meta Of Liabilities, FCCPC Insists
Antimicrobial Resistance Deadlier Than HIV, TB, Malaria, NCDC Warns
Oyedele: Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Benefited Nigerian Workers, Exempted Earners Of N1.3m Annually
Aiyedatiwa: How I Reduced Ondo Domestic Debt To N12bn
Rivers Women Did Not Walk Out On Mrs Tinubu, RHI Coordinator Tells Wike
IMF Warns Of Structural Risks, Nigeria Sees Recovery
Adenuga’s Crown Of Glory Shines Brighter @72
NCAA Urges Air Peace To Trim Destinations To Match Existing Fleet
Ethiopian Airlines To Boost Tourism Into Nigeria
Katsina Govt To Alllocate 30% Of Budget To Climate Resilience
Lexus Unveils All-New ES At World Premiere In Shanghai
SGX Mobility, Bolt Partner On Green Driving
Chisco Transport Partners Ghana To Return Victims Of Human Trafficking To Nigeria
Epic Drama ‘Adunni Ogidan Bírin’ Premiered
Steering Away From One-Party State
As Kwankwaso’s Defection Rumour Unsettles Kano APC
NEC Treats State Police With Levity
Insecurity And Worrisome Clamour For Self-Defence
Before Damagum Embarks On A Futile Journey
Fearless Leadership, Followership As Catalyst For Sustainable Development
The Visible And The Invisible
An Afternoon Of Classical Brilliance And Echoes Of Excellence
National Gallery Of Art Plans Digital Reforms For Art Preservation
Tewa Moda Unveils First Book In Lagos
Davido Stuns Wife, Chioma With Surprise 30th Birthday Celebration
Nollywood Actor, Ijebu, Set To Hold 2 In 1 Celebration This May
Hannatu Musawa: We Want To Use Culture, Tourism To Reposition Nigeria
Cog In Wheel, Not ‘Clog’
NCDC Warns Against Cholera Outbreak, As Rainy Season Approaches
APHPN Plans Virtual Training Programme For Primary Healthcare Workers
Fashanu: Give Former Sportsmen Chance To Run Nigerian Sports
Gov Mbah Runs 10km As East Africans
Gusau: ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu Can Never Be Forgotten
Mofi Atilola, Isah Yahaya Emerge Most Outstanding Players
Joe Aribo Lord Of The Manor?
Dual Mandate: FG Implements Policy Across Federal Colleges Of Education
Miva Open University Tackles Nigeria’s Admission Crisis With AI-Powered Blended Learning
Of Doctor Shortage And Sequential Diagnosis
Are We Witnessing PDP’s Final Rites?
Nigeria’s Partner Membership Of The BRICS: The Strategic Autonomy Linkage
In Pursuit Of Media Integrity: A Personal Journey Through The Storm
EDITORIAL: WANTED: CREDIBLE POLITICAL PARTIES!
Of Doctor Shortage And Sequential Diagnosis

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The Punch

UK court fixes June 3 for trial of Nigerian teenager’s killer
How US Yoruba village sparked row between Alaafin, Ooni
Why one in 10 new mothers suffers postpartum depression – Gynaecologists
2027: PDP govs strike deal with Wike
Why 10th National Assembly is not opposing executive – Eshilokun
I thought my problems were over when Nigeria’s First Lady promised to help me – Sickle cell patient
Mother cries out over missing Babcock student
80-year-old Colombian dies after four months in Lagos hotel
95 suspected Edo cultists arrested after clashes
Ban on firearms in force, says police
FG repatriates over 2,000 stranded Nigerians in Libya
Four soldiers feared killed as Army battles terrorists in Yobe
NLC shelves planned invasion of LP secretariats
Group empowers 100 youths with tech, business skills in Ogun community
NESG, Borno foundation partner to rebuild North-East
Three policemen detained as Bauchi suspect dies in custody
Zamfara, others vulnerable to kidnap-for-ransom – NFIU
OPEC+ to hike oil production in June
Tinubu vows to reclaim communities from terrorists
Nigerians obtain N2tn loans amid tight credit market – Report
Health firm decries shortage of doctors
Yiaga urges youths participation in politics
$220m fine: Meta can’t flee from justice, says FCCPC
Fresh storm hits Wike-Fubara peace talks
20,000 asylum seekers await registration in Nigeria — Report
Obasanjo, Osinbajo lead tributes at Adebanjo’s burial
2027: PDP govs strike deal with Wike
Anambra redirects traffic as Tinubu visits state Thursday
Rainstorm destroys Akwa Ibom unity college
Osun group supports Adeleke
School alumni resolve dispute
Insecurity: CAN backs peace talks to end Middle Belt violence
Shettima joins African leaders at Nguema’s Gabon inauguration
Rainstorm forces postponement of resumption at A’Ibom school
Exit threat won’t nullify liabilities, FCCPC tells Meta
Students’ union dismisses NANS allegations against FUOYE VC, Governing Council
Police detain three officers in Kebbi over suspect’s death
Gombe Police arrest 27-yr-old suspect contracted to fight in Plateau
Early morning fire destroys goods worth millions in Ibadan
Military nabs security personnel colluding with terrorists
21 vehicles recovered as police arrest 1,600 suspects in Abuja
Farmers haven’t received FG’s promised tractors – AFAN
Telcos’ $1bn network investment to boost GDP, operators say
Poverty rate among rural Nigerians now 75% – W’Bank
Why 10th National Assembly is not opposing executive – Eshilokun
Adeleke dismisses APC failed defection claim
Ex-PDP deputy gov candidate, others defect to APC in C’ River
Buhari, CPC bloc won’t leave APC -Nasarawa gov
Igbo’ll give Tinubu over 70% votes in 2027 – Kalu
Ofili third in $100,000 Grand Slam Track debut
Amusan’s world record under threat
Ikorodu City, Rangers reach Federation Cup semis
Editorial: Non-vaccination epidemic: Save the Nigerian child
Mixed Metaphors: Tinubu’s eight years of misery, famine and blood?
How to manage menstrual irregularities
Health benefits of socialising (2)
Strengthen your relationship through honest mental health conversations
Tinubu’s pep talk at the frontline, wedding performance in Katsina
Experts warn against devastating effects of mining pollution
From victims to prisoners: How corrupt cops destroy innocent lives with lies
How I lost my parents, daughter, sister in gas explosion – Lagos fashion designer
Attacks on Plateau people organised crime – Information commissioner
Entertainers who are outspoken about their faith
Nigeria’s problem is implementation, not policies – Bankole Oloruntoba
Working with talents has taught me patience — Peller’s manager, Bosa Lee
Davido reassures wife with emotional tribute on 30th birthday

Leadership

Tinubu, Abbas, Others Grace Wedding Of Gov Radda’s Daughter
8 Years After Presidential Order, 24-hour Port Operations Still Elusive
$220m Fine: Quitting Nigeria Won’t Absolve Meta Of Liability – FCCPC
Rainstorm Destroys Unity College Hostels In Akwa Ibom
‘Ido Osun Airport Project Will Begin Soon’
CIPSMN Blames Govt For Mismanagement Of Resources
NAF Base In Oyo To Be Commissioned June – Makinde
Ondo Records Highest Domestic Debt Reduction In Nigeria
Implement 2014 Confab Report In Memory Of Adebanjo, Clark, Bode George Urges Tinubu
Army Engages ISWAP In Yobe
Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Obi, Govs Honour Adebanjo At Burial
Borno CSOs Seek Probe Of Blasts At Giwa Barracks
Nigerian Politicians Becoming Unpatriotic – Bafarawa
ASUU Disburses Scholarships To 164 Undergraduates
Parental Resistance To Polio Vaccination Declines In Kano Community
Wherever Kwankwaso Goes, We’ll Follow – Dungurawa
Coalition Backs Jika For Bauchi Guber Race
NILDS DG Tasks Workers On Nation-building
Adaba Lived Selfless, Accommodating Life – Ododo
300 Women, Youths Empowered In Niger
CAN Condemns Attacks In Plateau, Benue, Gombe
NGO Launches Free Medical Outreach In Kaduna
Nasarawa Returns 16,000 Out-of-School Children To Classes
First Lady, SDGs Office Empower 500 Women In Rivers
FG, CSOs Urge States To Domesticate Women’s Empowerment Policy
Rotary Appoints Naija Times Publisher, Ehi Braimah Africa Regional Officer
Governor Uba Sani Has Stabilised Kaduna –Bishop Kukah
Nigeria Gets $191m GAVI Grant To Strengthen Health System
Ex-lawmakers Reservoirs Of Insight –Dep. Speaker
Bishop Tasks Tinubu On Rising Insecurity
Inclusive Leadership Key To Development –Damilola
Effective Taxation Key To Reducing Tobacco Use – CISLAC
PAPSD Flays Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara
Catholic Church Urges Members To Deepen Faith In God
$3bn Refinery Repairs: CSOs Task EFCC On Discreet Probe
Tinubu Assures Katsina Elders Of Security For Sustained Investment
Tunisia Jails Ex-Prime Minister On Terrorism Charges
Shettima Attends Inauguration Of Gabon President
WPD: IPI Nigeria Urges Protection For Press Freedom
Security And Timely Release Of Farm Inputs
Seven Tips On Benefits Of Avocado
Affiliate Marketing As A Side Hustle
Walkout On First Lady Embarrassment For Rivers State–Wike
Why Nigeria Slipped To Africa’s 4th Largest Economy – Analysts
5 Candidates Intensify Campaigns For AfDB Presidency
NMA, NARD Fault Sending Of Medical Team To Tanzania
LEADERSHIP, Azu Bag Omoluabi Royal Icon Awards
FXTM Academy Hosts Cycling Charity Race
‘Northern’ Plot Against Tinubu?
Africa Demands Monetary Independence As Activists Protest Against CFA Franc In Mali
EFCC Probe: Ex-NNPCL Boss Kyari Speaks, Says He Served With Fear Of God
Gov Otti Inaugurates Electricity Board To Pull Abia From National Grid
EFCC Probe: Anti-corruption Group Disowns Petition Against Ex-NNPCL Boss Kyari, Vows Legal Action
Bode George Urges Tinubu To Implement 2014 Confab Report In Memory Of Adebanjo, Clark
Minister Pledges Stronger Policy Framework To Boost Regional Dev’t
VP Shettima, African Leaders Witness Inauguration Of Gabon President
Gov Abiodun, Ibori, Family, Friends, Others Honour Segun Senbanjo At Father’s Burial
Police Arrest Suspected Online Recruitment Scammer
Wherever Kwankwaso Goes, We’ll Follow – Dungurawa
Coalition Backs Jika For Bauchi Guber Race

The Sun

George Turnah bombshell: PDP may not field presidential candidate in 2027
George Turnah bombshell: PDP may not field presidential candidate in 2027
Insecurity: Your time is up, Tinubu dares bandits, terrorists, kidnappers
Wike apologises to Tinubu, wife
6,000mw of blackout
Real reasons Oborevwori, Okowa defected to APC
Why Adeleke’s attempt to join our party failed –APC
300 PDP, NNPP ex-members join APC in Gov Sani’s ward
Politics of 2027’ll be polarised, decided along religious lines or North-South divide – Dr Saltlove
Why it’ll be difficult for ongoing coalition to work – Sani, ADP National Chairman
CBN to remit 80% profit as financial instruments hit 24.27trn
We are not moved by threat to leave Nigeria, FCCPC tells Facebook, WhatsApp
Nigeria holds first AfCFTA hackathon to drive intra-African trade
FCCPC unmoved by Meta’s threat to exit Nigeria over $220m fine
Wike apologises to Tinubu, wife
World Safety Day: NIPCO reiterates commitment to safety excellence
Why I didn’t remarry after my husband’s demise -Regina Chukwu
@Priscilla’s wedding: Designers parade elegance, panache
Fascinator swag
My parents didn’t know I was going to pursue music as a career –Zez
Ruger opens up about traumatic first heartbreak
Gov Mbah runs 10km as East Africans clear Elite Prizes in 1st Enugu Int’l Marathon
Osimhen sets new goals record
Arsenal adds Lookman to shortlist of strikers
NFF President hails late Christian Chukwu as unforgettable hero
Editorial: Withdrawal of MPF officers from VIPs
Political parties and cost of indiscipline
“We are going to be drinking and socializing, wear something comfortable and sexy.”
Wisdom keys for progress (4)
I want to defect too…
100 Media CEOs to brainstorm on new directions, growth strategies
Food security: Farmers dare all odds
World Bank poverty prediction: How Nigerians can survive hardship

Tribune

Behind the scenes: How Northern politicians are weighing up Goodluck Jonathan as counterforce
Day Nigeria stood still for Pa Adebanjo
Insecurity: We’ll reclaim ungoverned areas — Tinubu vows
2027: Umahi will deliver Igbo votes to Tinubu – Ohanaeze
High and low moments that shaped 17th Headies awards
Is Nigeria becoming a one-party state?
Tinubu’s government has abandoned the people —Eddy Olafeso
Mele Kyari dismisses rumours of arrest by EFCC
Goose, gander and next Muslim Governor of Lagos
From The Patriots, a befitting farewell for Pa Ayo Adebanjo
Tinubu’s Àjàntálá son
How we survived the Abacha years at TELL —Dare Babarinsa
The CBEX story: A psychological reflection (II)
Behind the scenes: How Northern politicians are weighing up Goodluck Jonathan as counterforce
Umo Eno, Oborevwori and Okowa’s political harlotry
End to open defecation not in sight
How to achieve economic freedom in developing countries
Trust (II)
Have faith? Act faith!
Day Nigeria stood still for Pa Adebanjo
Lack of access to adequate career information contributing to unemployment ―Alabi
National Troupe, African School of Economics sign MoU
Zacch Adedeji: The reformist FIRS boss’s Tax Pro-Max
Corruption charges: Group decries ‘selective process’ against ex-Bauchi AG
US: Trump posts spoof picture of himself dressed as Pope
Insecurity: Group advocates expansion of Benue homeland security
FCT: Police arrest suspected online recruitment scammer
Osun communal clashes: Islamic scholar urges warring communities to embrace peace
Women, girls represent 79% persons displaced by Boko Haram in North-East – RESILAC
Realtor calls for state of emergency on housing in Africa
Nigeria’s external reserves increase as CBN releases 2024 financial results
NCC, stakeholders seek stronger copyright enforcement to protect creators
Tinubu’s government has abandoned the people —Eddy Olafeso
How we survived the Abacha years at TELL —Dare Babarinsa
Behind the scenes: How Northern politicians are weighing up Goodluck Jonathan as counterforce
FUOYE students’ union writes education minister, disowns NANS petition
UK-based NGO raises N30m for out-of-school children in Nigeria
Why we’re not surprised about N100bn student loan controversy — ASUU

Daily Trust

Four Soldiers Gunned Down As Boko Haram Invades Military Base In Yobe
Tinubu Charges Military To End Insecurity
Tinubu: We Must Address Security If We Genuinely Need Investments In Nigeria
‘Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara Ill-Conceived’
Kano: Rival Groups Meet To Tackle Violence, Drug Abuse
How Agencies Can Come Together In The Fight Against Drug Use
Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu, Others Bid Adebanjo Farewell
How Plateau Conflict Cost Herders Over N300m In 2 Months
Is Nigeria Drifting To One-Party State?
Labour Party Crisis Deepens As Gov Otti, Abure Trade Tackles
$400m Investment Will Grow Economy, Create 4,000 Jobs — IPRFZ
Nigerians Excited Over Sterling Bank’s Free Bus Rides
FG Partners Shelter Afrique For Affordable Housing
Reps Panel Gives Oil Firm 5 Days To Pay $4m Royalties
Kia EV5 As Game-Changer

Vanguard

Terror: Three states record 26 attacks, 227 deaths in four months
Emergency Rule: Tinubu under pressure to reinstate Fubara May 29
$2.96 billion alleged fraud: EFCC expands NNPCL probe
How govt universities can survive amid poor funding – Bichi, Vice Chancellor, FUDMA
Next pope: Why Nigeria’s Cardinal Okpaleke isn’t a front runner
INSIDE THE OLD/NEW DELTA APC: Can Oborevwori stop looming implosion?
Is it Karma? I helped my father cheat against my mum, now my husband cheats
Emergency Rule: Tinubu under pressure to reinstate Fubara May 29
RIVERS: Wike attacks Fubara over ‘walkout’ on Tinubu’s wife
Defections: Support for PDP to sue defectors grows
Traffic schedule adjusted as Anambra prepares for Tinubu’s visit
APC can’t win free, fair election anywhere in Nigeria — Obedient Movement
Defections: Support for PDP to sue defectors grows
No defection plot failed, Adeleke fires back at APC
July 12 LG polls: Lagos APC okays 432 Chairmanship aspirants for primaries
Nigeria should disallow Governors’ defections, by Tonnie Iredia
Headies: Eminent Music celebrates Nasboi’s nomination as rewarding milestone
Having Terry Apala on ‘Big Energy’ makes the song relatable – ESHIN Teeblinks
I feel great combining acting and music – Ruggedman
My so-called ‘controversial’ dress to Priscilla Ojo’s wedding not for clout-chasing – Papaya Ex
NGX: Investors trade N75bn in 4 days
Naira falls by 0.34% against dollar at official market
Scientists discover why waistlines expand in middle age
Study links fatal heart diseases to common household plastics
Study links fatal heart diseases to common household plastics
NFF visits Christian Chukwu’s family
Arsenal suffer Bournemouth defeat ahead of PSG showdown
Leipzig strike late to delay Bayern and Kane’s Bundesliga title party
Luton crash into League One after second successive relegation
Atletico Madrid held at Alaves in dull Liga draw
Her husband’s bit-on-the-side is a randy granny!
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

The Guardian

Obasanjo, Abiodun, Southwest govs, others bid Ayo Adebanjo farewell
Adebanjo, advocate for Nigeria, honoured at funeral
Ajagba, Bakole fight to a stalemate in Riyadh
Securing better job after losing old one
Ibru Ecumenical Centre
I’m ready to account for my stewardship, says Kyari
APC chieftain condemns external gang-up against NAHCON chairman
Police recover 21 stolen vehicles, arrest over 1,600 suspects in FCT
Shettima returns to Aso Rock after Nguema inauguration
Ondo reduces domestic debt by 82.6%, highest among all 36 states
Police arrest man for impersonating senior officer in recruitment scam
SEDC charts new path to revive Okpara’s eastern legacy
Adamawa to create 40,000 jobs with clean energy drive
Police recover 21 stolen vehicles, arrest over 1,600 suspects in FCT
Adamawa to create 40,000 jobs with clean energy drive
Gbajabiamila launches free transport scheme for students, elderly in Surulere
Bayelsa PDP dismisses faction rumour
PDP ex-speakers back legal action against Oborevwori, others
LG polls: Lagos APC clears 432 chairmanship aspirants for primaries
NGO targets enrolment of 8m out-of-school girls
Students’ loan: MAU begins refund of institutional fees to NELFUND beneficiaries
Antimicrobial resistance deadlier than HIV, TB, malaria—NCDC
Villa boost top five bid, Southampton beaten at Leicester
Atletico held in goalless draw at Alaves
Strasbourg beat PSG ahead of Arsenal clash
Leipzig delay Bayern and Kane’s title party

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