Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Uzodimma promises to halt maternal, child mortality
OPay’s security questions back, smarter
Tinubu eulogises ex-Plateau Governor Lalong on 62nd birthday
UK to restrict visa applications from Nigeria, Pakistan, others
Russia, Ukraine exchange missile attacks
Merz wins second ballot to be Germany’s chancellor
Trump refuses to drop ‘51st state’ threat in meeting with Canada PM
Ponmo sauce and wine take down
Ekiti backs Tinubu’s inclusive education plan
Adeleke, House of Assembly get seven-day ultimatum to sign bill on rent
PDP constitutes Edo caretaker committee
803 firms jostle for NRC contracts
NECA, MAN: Nigeria First policy good for economy
Cardinals enter Conclave to elect 267th Pope
More PDP bigwigs desert opposition party for APC
Building collapse: Experts seek strict regulations, innovation
Council poll: APC working on consensus candidates ahead of primaries
Council polls: Sanusi meets Ojokoro APC leaders
Adesina not a threat to Tinubu’s administration — Presidency
Adelabu directs power sector overhaul
Nigerian researcher develops cheaper catalyst for Green Hydrogen production
Minister, APC chairmen partner on road project supervision
Tinubu hails young Nigerian for setting new record with world’s smallest GPS device
I remain most formidable opposition figure, Atiku replies Bwala
PDP constitutes Edo caretaker committee
Secure data sharing key to Africa’s growth, says VP Shettima
Senate to consider report on tax reform bills on Wednesday
Ndume lauds Tinubu over ban on importation of foreign goods
Anambra gears up for Tinubu’s visit as government, security agencies finalise preparations
I will return to my welding job after my tenure, says Governor Sule
Ribadu urges effective ECOWAS measures to counter IED threats
PETROAN: Ban on import of foreign products mustn’t affect energy security
Nigeria boosts defence capability with China ammunition deal
Iyabo Ojo confirms invitation from EFCC after daughter’s wedding celebration
First Lady, Marwa urge state govts to tackle drug abuse at grassroots level
Tinubu hails Lalong on birthday, praises legacy of service
Tinubu mourns former Plateau deputy Gov, Prof. Tyoden
How notorious Bayelsa cult leader Omubo was killed, by Police CP
Aiyedatiwa denies supporting illegal forest occupants
Air fare in West Africa remains highest globally – ECOWAS
‘Nigeria First’ is long overdue — Tinubu’s foreign affairs aide Oshodi explains
Tinubu meets Oborevwori amid defection drama
Veekee James opens up on marital ‘discovery’
I don’t like to be identified as a rapper, says Lil Kesh
Iyabo Ojo confirms invitation from EFCC after daughter’s wedding celebration
Ayra Starr earns platinum certification in UK with ‘Rush’
Why I don’t have too many friends, by Simi
KieKie, Ruth Kadiri, others emerge YouTube’s top Nigerian female creators
“Turning Bible Verses into Songs is My Way of Reaching This Generation” — Gospel Artist Min. Adeoluwa (Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye) Talks Scripture Singing, Faith, and His Latest Release Mary’s Praise
PDP governors are working to rebuild our party, says Makinde
Labour Party now a failing enterprise, says Ozigbo
Football fans hail MTN for hosting watch party in Akwa Ibom
AFCON U20: Flying Eagles will start ‘fast and furious’ against Kenya, says Zubairu
Dessers excited for ending Old Firm’s goal drought
Envoy outlines merits of South African Golf Cup in Nigeria
Edo ready to partner with ‘progressive’ Nigeria National League
African startups raise $343m in April
PETROAN: Foreign products ban must respect energy security
NIMC unveils NIN authentication app to strengthen data security
803 firms jostle for NRC contracts
Lagos’ agric initiatives reach over 2m households
EDITORIAL: Ageing diseases
A peculiar payroll fraud
The ECOWAS education question: CSR (2)
Atiku’s unfulfilled Nunc Dimittis
Beneficiaries of terrorism
Torpedo Atiku
The Punch
UTME mass failure proof anti-malpractice measures working — Minister
N4.7tn debt: Gencos demand date to meet Tinubu
Rising insecurity: NASS, ex-generals demand urgent military re-armament
Lawyer laments hurdles securing VeryDarkMan’s bail
FG kicks as Pat Utomi forms shadow govt
Defections: Okowa denies N500bn refund as Oborevwori visits Tinubu
Benue, Zamfara assemblies reject Reps’ summons
Ganduje welcomes Edo Speaker, other PDP defectors to APC
US, Yemen rebels agree ceasefire
Rising insecurity: NASS, ex-generals demand urgent military re-armament
Nigeria has all it takes to succeed – Obasanjo
FG kicks as Pat Utomi forms shadow govt
Senate to pass Tinubu’s tax bills today
Otti urges mothers to prioritize children immunization
Miner hails Nwifuru over friendly environment
Anambra community tackles Enugu DisCo over outrageous bills
Air Force urges S’West, S’East youths to enlist for national unity
Japa: UK considers tighter visa rules for Nigerians, Pakistanis
Defections: Okowa denies N500bn refund as Oborevwori visits Tinubu
Kanu behind formation of Eastern Security Network – Witness
Corruption in govt discouraging honest living, says Obi
Mbah lauds ex-Enugu Commissioner over elevation to NIS Fellow
Police disburse N20bn to families of late officers
Uzodimma pays tributes to late Gen. Ogbonna
LASUTH advocates increased awareness on asthma
Anambra tricycle operators petition lawmakers over multiple levies
Children’s home begs Otti to fix roads, dilapidated buildings
SEDC plans modern rail system in S’East region
SCOAN plans revival in South Africa
Bandits frustrating resettlement of Plateau attack victims — Panel
IOM, NiDCOM strengthen ties on safer migration
Why Remo won’t support Ijebu State creation – Committee
Oil spill: HYPREP screens Ogoni people for cancer, others
Zero borrowing: Ekiti slams ‘ignorant’ critics
Governors’ wives lead measles-rubella immunisation campaign
DSS delists IPC’s Arogundade from watchlist after 40 years
Bamidele heads Senate panel to oversee Rivers administrator
Plateau community decries security lapses as fresh attack claims six
Three politicians pushing sons to contest Lagos LG poll – GAC chair
Abia partners BoI on N10bn SME fund
APROCON demands counsellor deployment to Abia schools
Enugu monarch charged to lead community with fear of God
Anambra CP bags crime fighting award
Sanwo-Olu flags off 1.3km Ikorodu road project
NELFUND targets technology to improve student loan access
LASG supports pupils with eco-friendly bags, books
Enugu festival to position state in global tech hub
Cardinals begin voting Thursday to pick new Pope
Diri urges African unity to drive regional integration
CUPP urges action on poverty crisis
FG unveils N5.7bn Yobe water scheme
Adesina not threat to Tinubu’s administration — Presidency
Tinubu celebrates Nigerian innovator for creating world’s smallest GPS device
Over 90,000 jobs created, 116,661 entrepreneurs empowered in Q1 — SMEDAN
Canada ‘never for sale’, Carney tells Trump
Okowa denies returning N500bn to Delta
PWAN not licensed to operate in Nigeria, SEC warns investors
Tinubu presents ₦1.78trn FCT budget to N’Assembly
Kogi assembly threatens to arrest KOSSIPA boss
Nigerians can migrate to US without job offer – Expert
Bayelsa PDP caretaker committee plans to pursue reconciliation
FG unveils first data protection virtual academy
Many states still without drug control committees, Marwa laments
Senate to hold national security summit amid rising insecurity
$400m steel factory to take off soon in Ogun — Investor
Sustain reconciliation, avoid crisis, ex-LP gov aspirant urges Fubara
Pregnant woman found hanging from tree in Anambra
Iyabo Ojo Quizzed by EFCC Over Currency Spraying at Daughter’s Wedding
Oba of Lagos condemns ‘get-rich-quick’ syndrome, cites Bible, Quran
Lawyer laments hurdles securing VeryDarkMan’s bail
Oyo community shuns river over ‘evil spirit’, hail student’s well donation
Bayelsa cult leader killed by gang members, police reveal
‘Lunatic’ arrested with 27 SIM cards in Lagos
N4.7tn debt: Gencos demand date to meet Tinubu
Three Nigerians elected into IFATCA
NAMA MD bags leadership award
Tinubu’s performance fueling defections to APC – Nasarawa gov
PDP reconstitutes Edo caretaker committee
Edo Assembly Speaker, others dump PDP for APC
I don’t need validation from political opportunists, Atiku replies Bwala
Eight Rep members defect to APC, PDP
FULL LIST: 13 goals Inter vs Barca thriller joins UCL’s highest-scoring knockout ties
UCL: Frattesi fires Inter past Barca in extra-time 4-3 thriller
Records threatened as over 2,000 athletes compete in MTN CHAMPS Grand Final
YouTube celebrates Ruth Kadiri, Kiekie, others
Tems, Burna, Adichie turn heads at 2025 Met Gala
Editorial: Senate, prove yourself
Penkelemesi’s turn as Oyo governor?
Desideratum of fair treatment of Nigerian workers
Like sorcerers, like political master strategists
Why you shouldn’t say ‘Don’t wicked me’
My bachelor’s degree cost less than a dollar
Rivers: When power beclouds reasoning
Constitution made in a hurry, error
Mastercard to digitalise Africa’s informal economy – Country Manager
I thought my problems were over when Nigeria’s First Lady promised to help me – Sickle cell patient
Stress causing surge in mental illness – Isolo Hospital MD
SAPZ implementation will transform Nigeria’s economy — Prof. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka
FG, Cavista plan tourism data hub
Giv.ng partners foundation to fund cancer treatment
Nigeria ready to lead Africa’s tech revolution – NITDA
ThisDay
With $75 Budget Benchmark, Concerns Mount As Oil Price Hovers Around $60
•Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Morgan Stanley slash forecast •NACCIMA, CPPE advise FG to review budget projections •Analysts: Lower oil price puts economy at risk, creates appetite for borrowing
MAN, NECA, Ndume Hail FG’s Nigeria First Policy
NUPRC Pledges Support As ExxonMobil Commits To $1.5bn Deepwater Investment
NLNG May Raise Gas Supply By 12% After Deal With Seplat
$400m Steel Factory Set To Commence Operation In Ogun
Shettima: Lawful Sharing Of Secured Data Will Make Africa’s Economy Thrive
After Disastrous Local Polls, Tory MPs Meet To Discuss Ousting Kemi Badenoch
Senate Begins Tax Reform Bills’ Consideration Today As Finance Panel Submits Report
NELFUND Assures Of Easier Access To Loans Through Tech-Driven Platform
Market Cap Adds N1.05trn In One-Day On Demand For ETI, Others
Africa Poised To Become A Global Leader In Carbon Markets, Says New Report
AMMC Begins Reclamation Of Abuja Waterways
Of NAICOM Failure And Policy Holders’ Recourse To Vudu
Digging Deeper: The Case For Responsible Mining In Africa
At -13.20%, NGX Oil & Gas Index Remain Worst Performing Indicator
LASG, BOI, Sterling Bank To Accelerate SMEs’ Access To Finance
LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc Declares N981.20m Profit
Sanlam Celebrates Sales Champions At Annual Awards
BATTLE FOR EDO CENTRAL SENATORIAL SEAT
EDWIN K. CLARK (1927 – 2025)
Bellazir Energy Launched, To Bridge Fuel Delivery Gaps
AFWL Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Empowers Over 1,000 Fashion Talents In Africa
A Historic Season Of Firsts For Women In The Nigerian Army, Air Force
Yemisi Shyllon Museum Of Art Partners Toledo Museum Of Art To Boost Museum Expertise
From Challenges To Change: How Digital Innovation Is Rewriting Healthcare In Nigeria
NCDC Warns Against Cholera Outbreak, As Rainy Season Approaches
Inter Milan Win Final Ticket, To Face PSG Or Arsenal
Two Arab Teams Agree To Pay Osimhen’s Transfer Clause
Gov Abiodun: Gateway Games Will Be New Benchmark For National Sports Festival
Delta Governor Receives National Sports Festival ‘Torch Of Unity’
Cancer Survivors, Others Swing Against The Scourge In Lagos
NPFL Effects Time Adjustment For Remo Stars Vs Ikorodu City
MTN CHAMPS Grand Final Kicks Off In Style In Uyo
FOSTERING AND PROTECTING NELFUND
OOU Pharmacy Students Bemoan Delayed Induction, As Dean Seeks Patience
Lamido In His Own Words
Pope Trump, Adebanjo And Other Stories
FDI, Judicial Process And S&CPA’s Repugnant Section 84
Nigeria’s Partner Membership Of The BRICS: The Strategic Autonomy Linkage
In Pursuit Of Media Integrity: A Personal Journey Through The Storm
Six Delta Reps Dump PDP For APC
Breaking: Edo Assembly Speaker, Other PDP Members Defect To APC
EDITORIAL; AS BOKO HARAM REGROUPS…Security Agencies Could Do More To Contain The Violence
Leadership
President Submits N1.78trn FCT 2025 Budget To Reps
Falsehood Merchants Behind GMO Controversy – Experts ·
40 Years After, DSS Removes Arogundade’s Name From Watchlist
PICTORIAL: IGP Egbetokun Inspects Locally-made High-tech Security Gadgets In Abuja
Nigerians Cut Back On Data Use Over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike
Army Lauds FG, De-Haryor Barracks Mass Metering Programme
NipCo Commits To Downstream Petroleum Industry Safety Safety
Delta Assures Renaissance Africa Energy Of Collaboration
NLNG To Discuss Nigeria’s Gas Opportunities At China WGC 2025
Downstream Oil Industry Stability Requires Effective PIA Implementation – Experts
CEOs Remain Optimistic, Embrace AI, Business Reinvention – PwC
ECOWAS, Ecobank Champion Alternative Energy Solutions
Jaiz Bank Earmarks N10bn To Ease Hajj Operation
Unity Bank Launches GenFi, Targets Children, Teens
RMRDC, Defence HQ To Boost Food Security
Foreign Exchange Inflow Slows On Global Uncertainty
Group Rejects IMF, World Bank’s 3% Economic Growth Forecast
Expert Reflects On Impact Of Project Management, Business Analysis
OPay Reinvents Security Questions With Smarter, Risk-based Verification To Block Fraud
Schneider Electric Strengthens Partner Relationship With Roadshow
First Asset Surpasses N1trn In AUM
Gas Reserves Now 210.5trn Cubic Feet, To Last 93 Years
Dangote Packaging Increases Output, Eyes African Export Boom
Experts Fault Nigeria’s Power Roadmap, Seeks Policy Review
The Rise Of Nigeria’s Influencer Economy
I Was Misled To Raise Allegations Against Matawalle, Says Northern Group Chair
Kano Govt To Regulate Price Of Water To Fight Exploitation
Dangote, Arthur Eze, Mangal To Be Honoured By Kano Varsity
Poor Infrastructure, Unsafe Practices Responsible For Deaths On Nigerian Roads – ATCN
2025: Yobe Pilgrims Commission Announces First Hajj Flight For May 16
We’re Tackling Root Causes Of Insecurity In N/East – NEDC
Gov Mutfwang Vows To Implement Anti-land Grabbing Law
Sawyerr Promises Inclusive, Faster Loans For Students
Matawalle Engages China To Boost Defence Capabilities
Coalition Faults Organised Protests, Attacks On Kyari
Governor Sule Promises Tax Holidays For Renewable Energy Investors
Adanna Steinacker Takes Over As SSA To Tinubu On Women’s Health
How Nnamdi Kanu Incited Public Against Police – Witness Tells Court
Harnessing Science And Technology For Industrial Growth – The NASENI Roadmap
CIPSMN Kicks Against National Procurement Certification Project
Ndume Praises Tinubu’s Ban On Foreign Goods
eHealth Africa Earns ‘Best Place To Work’ Certification For 4th Consecutive Year
HortiNigeria, NIRSAL Partner To Expand Access To Horticultural Finance
Drug Abuse: Tinubu, Marwa Task States On Grassroots Interventions
Inside Jigawa Executive Council Resolutions
Governor Alia Opens Benue To The World
Gombe: Healthcare Revolution At Grassroots
Inuwa Yahaya Positioning Gombe As North’s Agro-industrial Giant – Chief Of Staff
FUOYE Crisis: NAUS Threatens To Shut Institution
NBA President Tasks Judiciary To Embrace Technology
We’ll Work With Senate To Restore Democratic Order In Rivers Soon –Reps
TGI Engages Stakeholders At Infrastructure Dialogue 2025 For Collaborative Agricultural Financing
Vannin Healthcare Donates £50m Medical Supplies To Boost Africa’s Healthcare
Tinubu Commends Former NSITF Chief For Outstanding Performance
NASS Lacks Powers To Summon Benue Speaker – Lawmakers
Senate Sets Up Committee To Oversee Rivers Administrator
Nigerian Open AI Board Member Under Pressure As Global Campaign Gains Momentum
CSOs Petition Reps Over N6bn Police Uniform Contract
Seven Tips On Choosing The Right Career
Make Those Diplomatic Appointments Now
Mulling Over May Day And The Challenges Facing Nigerian Workers
Defection: APC Doesn’t Want One-party State – Sule
Stakeholders Push To End Drug Abuse Among Youths, In Workplaces
African Startups Raise $803m Capital, Signalling Recovery
Kidnappers Kill 1, 7 Others Rescued In Niger
Tinubu Mandates NIN Authentication In MDAs
Inter Milan Edge Out Barcelona To Reach Champions League Final
Foundation Set To Empower Children Living With Disabilities
NNPCL: Ethnic Youth Groups Unite Against Alleged Plot To Smear Kyari’s Name
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Youth Who Built World’s Smallest GPS Tracke
The Sun
Nigeria first policy: Swap your Escalade for Innoson – Atiku to Tinubu
Zamfara: Buratai’s Foundations mark Emir’s 5th anniversary with free medical services
Iyabo Ojo speaks on EFCC invitation over daughter’s wedding
Davido opens up on career success in music industry
Race to Gold: Nasarawa opens camp for 2025 Youth Games
Senate plans national security summit amid spike in killings
Plateau: We’ll recover all lands taken by grabbers –Mutfwang
‘Bwala’s outburst exposes Tinubu camp’s mounting panic over Atiku-led coalition surge’
Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities
Edo Assembly Speaker, LG chairmen, others defect to APC
Inside ticket cartel disrupting port e-call-up system
Naira stabilises at N1,608/$1 amid rising brent crude prices
Marketers oppose proposed petroleum import ban
Reps raise alarm over staff poaching at NCAT
FG commissions 3,200 MLD Gashua Water Supply Scheme in Yobe
UTME: Mass failure shows anti-malpractice measures yielding results – Minister
Senate plans national security summit amid spike in killings
Davido opens up on career success in music industry
Burna Boy stuns at 2025 MET Gala alongside Boateng
Diddy trial: Kanye West, Michael B Jordan, others named amid jury selection
EFCC nabs Kaduna content creator for naira abuse video
Davido joins calls for VeryDarkMan’s release
Race to Gold: Nasarawa opens camp for 2025 Youth Games
We’re going to best ever National Sports Festival –Gov Abiodun
Galatasaray begs Osimhen to stay one more season
Bayelsa State Dep. Gov urges Ogun to be fair host
Editorial: Restoring the glory of unity colleges
The judiciary as final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (8)
Between criminal profiling and ethnic profile of a criminal
Lord Lugard and future of Nigerian unity (1)
Averting the World Bank’s grim forecast
Rains of tears, sorrow
IGP confab: Edo police nab 30 suspected kidnappers, reads riot act
Three arrested in Abuja for illegal trade in endangered wildlife
Senate reshuffles leadership with Lalong as INEC committee chair
Oyo commissioner urges indigenes to unite for Ibadan state creation
Ekiti North backs Oyebanji, Afuye for 2026 re-election
Ibadan serial investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed for 63 years
Oluwo replies Olubadan over Osun/Oyo boundary claim
Sweet memories of old Bende merchants
Yoruba women, living archives of cultural heritage…empower them to touch generations –Adebonojo, Yoruba language advocate
6,000mw of blackout
100 Media CEOs to brainstorm on new directions, growth strategies
Food security: Farmers dare all odds
UTME: Mass failure shows anti-malpractice measures yielding results – Minister
Outrage over candidates’ performance in 2025 UTME results
NELFUND restates commitment to inclusive student loan access
Hand hygiene key to infectious disease control – NCDC
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