Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Sunday, May 4, 2025 | Startsmart Nigeria

Nigerian newspaper headlines May 4 2025. Stay informed with Startsmart Nigeria as we bring you a round-up of the major stories making the front pages of national newspapers across Nigeria for today, Sunday, May 4, 2025.

🔵 Nigerian newspaper headlines May 4 2025. PDP Governors & Wike Move to Reunite Party Before 2027 Elections

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be reaching a consensus with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as efforts are underway to unify the party before the 2027 presidential elections.

According to a reliable insider cited by Sunday PUNCH, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State reportedly met with Wike in Lagos last week on behalf of the PDP Governors Forum. The meeting signals potential reconciliatory moves and concessions from both camps in an effort to solidify the PDP ahead of the polls.

🔴 Nigerian newspaper headlines May 4 2025. 227 Killed in Northeast: Renewed Attacks by Terrorists

Terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP have reportedly resumed intensified attacks across parts of the Northeast, particularly in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa States.

A recent analysis by Sunday Vanguard shows that at least 227 Nigerians have lost their lives to terrorism-related incidents in the last four months. Borno State remains the worst hit, with escalating violence and continued displacement of residents.

⚖️ Nigerian newspaper headlines May 4 2025. EFCC Probes Ex-NNPC CEO Mele Kyari

Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has declared that he is ready to defend his tenure as investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intensify.

Kyari’s statement comes as part of a wider anti-corruption probe into recently sacked top executives within NNPC, raising public interest in the transparency and accountability of Nigeria’s oil sector.

🛡️ Nigerian newspaper headlines May 4 2025. Tinubu Announces Use of Technology in Fight Against Terrorism

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ending terrorism and banditry by leveraging advanced surveillance and military technology.

Speaking during a state dinner in Katsina on Friday night, the president disclosed plans to reclaim forest territories currently under the control of terrorists. He emphasized that a coordinated inter-governmental response is being developed to tackle the growing menace of gunmen nationwide.

📌 Summary of Key Headlines – May 4, 2025

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That wraps up today’s major highlights from the Nigerian press for Sunday, May 4, 2025. From PDP reconciliation efforts to renewed security concerns, it’s clear that both political and national issues remain at the forefront of public discourse.