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

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Tinubu appointed Darma as Minister of Public Housing

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. Reports name Nigeria among the 10 countries hosting the world’s most hungry people

Nigeria is on the list of ten countries that are home to two-thirds of the population facing acute food insecurity globally.Read more

3. EFCC arrests former Skye Bank chairman, Tunde Ayeni, over alleged N36 billion and $30 million fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Chairman of the Board of defunct Skye Bank Plc Plc, Tunde Ayeni, on suspicion of money laundering, misappropriation and diversion of funds.Read more

4. Police, FRSC cannot impose fines on third party vehicle insurance, Court rules

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ruled that the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) do not have the authority to impose fines on motorists for third party vehicle insurance without a court order.Read more

5. Midnight Siege Foiled: 24 rebels neutralized as troops repel attack on Yobe

In a demonstration of superior tactical strength, frontline troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully crushed a midnight attack launched by suspected insurgents.Read more

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6. Highland Murders: Court orders 4 suspects returned to DSS custody, sets arraignment dates

The High Court in Jos has ordered the detention of four suspects linked to the Angwa Rukuba massacre in March 2026, stating that they remain in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) pending formal arraignment on April 30, 2026.Read more

7. Flutterwave rejects $75 million government investment, and distances itself from IPO claims

Flutterwave 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 effort towards a public listing.Read more

8. The US places a $10 million bounty on Iraqi militia leaders 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 key figures in Iraqi armed groups allied with Iran.Read more

9. Oyo government confirms 5 cases of Lassa fever, one death

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

10. EFCC arrests Cameroonian over alleged N1.5 billion 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