Today’s Major News Headlines in Nigeria – Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

Here are major news headlines from Nigerian newspaper today,

1. “Bumpy ride towards domestic refining”

The Punch newspaper delves into the challenges Nigeria faces in achieving self-sufficiency in domestic crude oil refining, highlighting the need for infrastructure investments and policy reforms.

2. “Role of money in Nigeria’s democracy”

Vanguard examines the influence of money in Nigeria’s political landscape, underscoring the necessity for campaign finance reforms and increased transparency.

3. “Nigeria, Ghana disagree over late boxer’s medical clearance”

Thisday reports on the dispute between Nigeria and Ghana over the medical clearance of a late boxer, raising concerns about the transparency and fairness of the process.

4. “Of Wike, Fubara and Rivers of troubles”

The Guardian newspaper delves into the political tensions and crisis in Rivers State, analyzing the roles of key political figures and the impact on the state’s development.

5. “2027: PDP dares Tinubu, says nobody can manipulate Nigerians”

Daily Sun covers the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) declaration that no one, including President Tinubu, can manipulate Nigerians in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

6. “Reps Minority Condemns Killings In Edo”

Leadership reports on the condemnation by the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives over the recent killings of travelers in Edo State.

7. “Coalition: Why SDP as alternative platform is shaky ‘Sources”

Tribune explores the challenges facing the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as an alternative political platform, citing internal tensions and a lack of a strong national structure.

8. “Uromi killings: Edo governor visits victims’ families”

Daily Trust covers the visit by the Edo State Governor to the families of the victims killed in the Uromi incident, as the government promises to ensure justice is served.

9. “Rejoinder: Niger Delta Group insists, Kuku, boyloaf, others behind Blackmail, malicious media attacks Against Otuaro, Tompolo”

Daily Times presents a rejoinder from a Niger Delta group, refuting allegations of blackmail and media attacks against certain political figures in the region.

10. “Why we emphasise training, by Rotary DG”

The Nation highlights the emphasis placed by the Rotary International District Governor on the importance of training and skill development for Rotarians.

11. “Rivers will emerge stronger from political crisis ‘Fubara”

National Mirror quotes the Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, expressing confidence that the state will emerge stronger from the ongoing political crisis.

12. “Five things to know to start your Tuesday”

BusinessDay provides a roundup of the top five business news stories to keep readers informed at the start of the day.

13. “Herdsmen Overrun Farm Settlements, Occupy Homes, Schools In Enugu’s Eha-Amufu Amid Government Silence”

Sahara Reporters reports on the alleged occupation of farm settlements, homes, and schools in Enugu’s Eha-Amufu community by herdsmen, amid the government’s perceived silence on the issue.

14. “Fayemi: Subsidy removal was necessary but the announcement was hastily done”

The Cable features an interview with former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, who discusses the necessity of the fuel subsidy removal but criticizes the hasty announcement by the government.

15. “14 suspects in Edo traveller killings to be interrogated in Abuja”

Daily News 24 reports that 14 suspects involved in the killings of travelers in Edo State will be interrogated in Abuja, as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident.