Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, April 25

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Tinubu swears in Darma as Housing Minister

President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Dr. Muttaqha Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development.Read more

2. Report names Nigeria among 10 countries housing world’s most hungry people

Nigeria has been named among the list of ten countries housing two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity globally.Read more

3. EFCC arrests ex-Skye Bank chairman, Tunde Ayeni, for alleged N36bn, $30m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former board Chairman of defunct Skye Bank Plc Plc, Tunde Ayeni, for alleged money laundering, misappropriation and diversion of fund.Read more

4. Police, FRSC can’t impose fine over third-party motor insurance, Court rules

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ruled that the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have no authority to impose fines on motorists over third-party motor insurance without a court order.Read more

5. Midnight Siege Thwarted: 24 insurgents neutralized as troops repel assault in Yobe

In a display of tactical superior strength, the frontline forces of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully crushed a midnight offensive launched by suspected insurgents.Read more

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6. Plateau Killings: Court orders 4 suspects remanded in DSS custody, fixes arraignment date

A High Court in Jos has ordered the remand of four suspects linked to the March 2026 mass killings in Angwa Rukuba, directing that they remain in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) pending their formal arraignment on April 30, 2026.Read more

7. Flutterwave denies $75m govt investment, distances self from IPO claims

Flutterwave has denied reports that Nigeria’s federal government approved a $75 million investment in the company, casting doubt on claims that the move was part of a broader push toward a public listing.Read more

8. US places $10m bounty on Iraqi militia leader linked to attacks on civilians, American targets

The United States Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for credible information leading to the location or identification of a key figure in an Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group.Read more

9. Oyo govt confirms 5 Lassa fever cases, one death

The Oyo State government has confirmed five cases of Lassa fever outbreak with one fatality in the state.Read more

10. EFCC arrests Cameroonian for alleged N1.5bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 47-year-old Cameroonian businessman over alleged N1.5 billion bank fraud in Lagos.Read more

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