Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 8 May 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

New York governor bans ICE agents from wearing masks

Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup

Primary elections: APC consensus push faces resistance in states

APC governors remove Hope Uzodimma as PGF chairman

Eid-el-Kabir:Oyo warns againstsales of cows, rams on major roads

Army investing in drones to enhance operations COAS

Senate passes N2.285tn FCT budget, earmarks 76% for capital projects

Northern Christian leaders tackle Wike over Jabi Lake remarks

One killed as gunmen attack police team in Plateau

Windstorm destroys over 1000 houses in Niger

FG hails Elias election to UN International Law Commission

Obidient movement disowns parallel structures, warns against hijack

Decomposing body found in apartment, Osun police begin probe

Senate bows to pressure, withdraws disputed rules amendment

Misinformation no longer merely a political problem Lai Mohammed

FG tightens monitoring, blocks fake drugs from free trade zones

Bagudu tasks LG chairmen on grassroots development initiatives

Madrid head into Clasico amid Mbappe criticism, dressing room chaos

Police bust illegal security outfit, arrest five in Rivers

Police kill suspect, arrest two in foiled Oyo robbery

2027:Ex-lawmaker backs direct primaries, submits APC nomination form

IOC eases restrictions on Belarus, Russia remains banned Official

NECO to commence computer-based exams in 2026 FG

WHO confirms five Hantavirus cases linked to cruise ship outbreak

Adopt technology to defeat ethnicity, insecurity, don urges FG

King Charles receives Nigerian high commissioner Dalhatu at St Jamess Palace

2027: Court to hear suit barring Jonathan Friday

Atiku raises the alarm over renewed killings in Plateau

Betty Akeredolu buys LP Senate forms, targets Imo East seat

Reps pass N2.29tn FCT, N1.75tn NDDC budgets for 2026

Rivers man in police net over defilement of neighbours teenage daughter

12.3 million Nigerians linked to social register through NIN says NASSCO

THISDAY    

Nigeria Records 10% Growth in Passenger Traffic as IATA Predicts 6% Performance for Africa

Stock Market Drops by N1.9trn on Sell-off in Dangote Cement, Others

Report: Despite Global Economic Challenges, Nigeria’s Manufacturing, Agriculture, Output Grew in April

Police Storm SDP Headquarters After Adebayos Screening

Nigerian Elected Into International Law Commission, Jimoh Ibrahim Congratulates Tinubu

Radda Declares War on School Violence, Launches Katsina Safe Schools Policy

Fani-Kayode Redeployed to South Africa as Nigerias Ambassador

Alleged $1.5m Fraud: Court Rejects Investment Firm Boss Bail, Orders Accelerated Trial

NECO Celebrates 25 Years, Unveils Plans for Global Expansion

2027: Jonathan to Supporters: Ive Heard You, I Will Consult Widely

Court Finds Ex-Power Minister Mamman Guilty in Alleged N33.8bn Fraud

Utomi Rallies Big Tent Members for Massive Obidient Connect Registration

FG Targets November Completion of Coastal Highway Section 2

2027: Insecurity Poses Threat to Free, Fair Elections, Says Amupitan

Tinubu Support Group Announces Mega Prayer Rally Ahead of 2027 Elections

Credit Direct Moves to Tackle SMEs Cash flow Mgt Challenge

HouseMoves to Enforce Gas Station Siting Rules after Apapa Explosion

Oborevwori Flags Off Construction of N29.8bn Aboh-Akarai Road Project

Ogun Ministry Hosts Workshop on New Planning, Building Regulations

Gunmen Strike again in Plateau, Attack Mourners during Mass Burial

Ogun East 2027: Abioduns Scorecard Trumps Daniels Return Bid

NUPRC: MEast Crisis Opens 10 Million bpd Oil Supply Window for Nigeria, African Countries

SUN       

Senate approves federal court jurisdiction for pre-election matters

Senate approves N2.2tn FCT budget, earmarks N1.7tn for capital projects

Wike defends FCT land allocations to media houses

NECO to launch computer-based exams to curb malpractice

Senate reverses on procedure for electing presiding officers

Delta police investigate viral Asaba shooting claim

Ex-Power minister Saleh Mamman convicted of money laundering

NITDA lists protection steps as DeepLoad malware targets Nigerian users

Mutfwang links Plateau terror attacks to organised networks, decries scale of destruction

INEC raises security alarm, seeks police collaboration

Rice prices jump 20.5% as 50kg hits 112,000 NBS

FCCPC, NAFDAC sign MoU on consumer protection

PDP focused on winning elections, not fighting Wike Aba

Obi, Kwankwaso coalition wont shake Tinubu in 2027 Prof Yusuf

Alex Ottis governance has changed Abia politics ahead of 2027 Aguocha

Kogi govt secures release of abducted orphanage victims

Labour Party to begin sale of nomination forms soon Aguocha

2027: Akume urges clerics, traditional leaders to promote tolerance

Niger APC chieftain, Vatsa warns against imposition of candidates

PDP: Makinde bloc tackles Wike over party leadership

LP records impressive turnout as it begins sale of nomination forms

Nigeria emerges Africas most spammed country as fraud calls hit 51%

Nigerias manufacturing paradox: Heavy taxes amid mounting challenges

Rising sovereign debt signals growing fiscal strain LCCI

MAN pushes for clear, efficient execution of naira-for-crude deal

Firm targets wider consumers with ready-to-drink innovation

FG leverages $20bn deepwater project to attract global manufacturers

   

GUARDIAN    

Industry faces widening gap between technology potential, U.S. expert warns

Obidient Movement rejects faction, reaffirms commitment to Peter Obi

I am taking activism into politics — Aisha Yesufu

Atiku raises alarm over fresh Plateau killings

Funsho Doherty dumps ADC for NDC

Developer plans estate for diaspora-friendly investment hub in Abuja

Companies decry NPA’s charges, pay $111.9m on daily anchorage

Burna Boy, Shakira team up for FIFA World Cup 2026 official song “Dai Dai”

VANGUARD         

Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup

NiMet warns of flooding in Lagos, Delta, Rivers, 16 other states

US trade court rules against Trump’s global 10% tariff

Oshiomhole calls for Akpabio’s resignation over Senate rule changes
Iran military accuses US of violating truce with attacks on ships

WHO says now five confirmed cruise ship hantavirus cases

Accord Chair, Imumolen, fires back at rival faction, insists Otti endorsement was free

Dangote Refinery denies ex-depot price increase

FRSC inaugurates Africa road safety hub to tackle fatalities

INC leadership crisis: Court stops inauguration of new exco, restrains CITRE

First Bank named Nigerias strongest brand in 2026 by Brand Finance

5m, 10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures opens applications for women entrepreneurs

Wike blasts PDP critics, defends Tinubu alliance as political realism

CRiver: Two police officers in custody over community crisis

Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 15 for ruling on admissibility of witness statement

Shakira announces 2026 World Cup theme song featuring Burna Boy

Recapitalisation: 15 insurers verified,9 still under review

URUS tackles livestock products deficit with innovative solutions

Senate passes N2.2trn FCT 2026 budget

ADC alleges plot to remove judge from Nafiu Bala case

Trump spokeswoman Leavitt welcomes second child

Senate passes 2026 Electoral Act Amendment bill

Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man Utd future

Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Germany keen to rekindle legacy, pedigree

UAE to document Iran attacks to support legal bid

Reps to consider Bill on National Alcohol Control framework

NECOll commence computer-based exams this year Alausa

Senate makes U-turn on 8-year eligibility for presidency contest

Fani-Kayode appointed Nigerias ambassador-designate to South Africa

El-Rufais son dumps APC; three other Reps defect to new parties

Xenophobia: We cant watch our citizens humiliated in your country FG tells South Africa

2027: Presidential race is not computer game; Ill consult widely Jonathan

US to revoke citizenship of naturalised Americans found guilty of fraud

DSS: SERAP condemns Abuja courts 100m judgment in defamation case

Police foil truck hijack, recover rifle in Ogun

NDLEA, US DEA smash global drug laundering syndicate, arrest kingpins

Buratai denies criticising Tinubu, dismisses report as fake news

Breaking: Court convicts ex-power minister Mamman of N33.8bn fraud

Treated like side-chick Keyamo mocks ADC over Obis exit

Businesses are suffocating under rising costs Hayatu-Deen

Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Ex-minister Mamman absent as court set for judgmemt

Israeli army probe soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims in Kogi

US court releases purported Epstein suicide note

                       

LEADERSHIP         

2027: Jonathan Has Constitutional Right to Contest, But Lacks Momentum — Ameh

Police Action At SDP National Secretariat Aimed at Stopping Our National Convention — Gombe

Tinubu Appoints Ogbara-Banjoko To Commodity Exchange Board

Police Arrest 8 Family-member Kidnap Syndicate, Neutralise 1 Other In Nasarawa

NUPENG Backs NNPC, Urges Transparency in Warri, Port Harcourt Refinery Revival MoU

‘Stop Attacking Each Other, It’s Childish’, Ugochinyere Charges ADC, NDC, LP

No Cause For Alarm Over Dividend Pause As Banking Sector Outlook Remains Positive – Analysts

Tension As IED Explosion Kills 6 In Zamfara

2027: Tinubu Submits APC Forms, Seeks Nigerians’ Support For Second Term

Foundation Invests N204m in Education, Empowerment Initiatives

Stocks Market Sheds N1.922trn As Investors Exit Blue-Chip Stocks

Atiku Raises Alarm Over Renewed Plateau Killings, Accuses Federal Gov’t Of Failing To Protect Lives

Wike Defends Tinubu’s Support As ‘Political Realism,’ Says PDP Can’t Win With Deep Crisis

Nigeria Customs Targets Globally Competitive Administration With New Innovations

2027: We Don’t Have Any Fear Over APC’s Victory, Says Katsina Gov

‘Why I Chose South Africa Over Germany’ — Ambassador-designate Fani-Kayode Speaks

2027: Barau Seeks Return to Senate, Submits APC Forms

Kim Kardashian’s Untold Story Set To Be Unpacked In Explosive New Biography

Portable Offers Free Aso Ebi Ahead Of Son’s Naming Ceremony

ADC Faction Directs Suspension Of Nomination Form Sales Pending Court Ruling

Ex-Police Commissioner, Owoseni, Resigns As Makinde’s Special Adviser On Security

  DAILY TRUST     

Court fixes Friday for Suit Seeking to Bar Jonathan From 2027 Presidential Race

Oshiomhole: If we go by new rule, Akpabio not qualified to be Senate President

Senate reverses amended standing rule, retains previous provisions

Atiku Raises Alarm Over Renewed Killings in Plateau

Fani-Kayode Confirms Redeployment to South Africa, Denies Rejection by Germany

Jonathan: Nigeria has least voter turnout among nations Ive monitored elections

OPay Partners CBN to Advance Youth Financial Literacy at Global Money Week 2026

Bello El-Rufai defects to ADC as 5 reps switch parties

Grid Collapse Will End In Three Months Power Minister

Court convicts ex-Power Minister of N33.8bn fraud

Houses burnt, residents killed as Kogi communities renew hostilities

Ex-Kaduna Speaker rejects APC Consensus Arrangement Favouring Shehu Sani

Court hears Nafiu-Balas suit against Mark, others on Friday

Hajj: Over 6,000 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted in 14 flights

Crude prices slide below $100 as Dangote holds PMS price at N1,275

Dividend pause not performance driven, says Access Holdings

Sycamores N3bn commercial paper offer closes at N6.89bn

ValueJet adds LagosBenin to domestic network

How Nigeria can overtake South Africa, others in network readiness

Subscribers decry data depletion as Reps probe poor services

From rail to resort: NRC elevates Casaverde unveiling experience

Demand for rail transport beyond current capacity NRC MD

Protesters storm MTN office over alleged exploitation, poor services

Gombe magistrate jailed for bribery

Senate confirms Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as ministers

FG plans $500m university research fund

Families demand justice as thugs kill 3 in Kano

20,815 Boko Haram fighters surrendered in 5 years Theatre Commander

Reps fault NCC over poor telecom services, order probe

Meningitis kills 33 children in Sokoto

Why Akpabio, Oshiomhole clashed over Senate leadership rules

Obi, Kwankwasos exit spurs us to work harder David Mark

Suspension: Ireti Kingibe to know fate May 18

Insecurity threatens free, fair polls INEC chairman

To Wike: It is wickedly wicked to convert Wuyes hospital land into private estate

BLUEPRINT       

Police aid Gabam takeover of SDP headquarters after Adebayos screening

Beyond LG autonomy: Should we be concerned

Senate: Shettima alleges consensus plot to weaken Tinubus chances

Oyo 2027: Bakare picks APC forms, pledges service delivery

Attacking each other is childish, stop bickering, Ikenga tells ADC, NDC, LP

17th Africa Aquatics Championship: Nigerian swimmers shine in Algeria

Suspension of Twitter toughest decision I took as minister Lai Mohammed

Shakira announces 2026 FIFA World Cup song featuring Burna Boy

My latest posting to South Africa opportunity to serve Nigerias foreign policy Fani-Kayode

Public health: House of Representatives receive bill on alcohol control

Billionaire drug baron, two female kingpins arrested global crackdown

Senate passes 2026 Electoral Act amendment bill

Coalition decries dangers of ultra-processed foods in Nigeria

Inclusive climate action: SOS unveils phase II Eco champions project

Ranking rule: Senate makes u-turn on 2027 leadership positions

Before the verdict: Unravelling the cracks in Nigerias high-stakes power miinistry trial

Breaking: El-Rufais son, 3 other House of Representatives members defect to new parties

Nigerian Army warns personnel against social media use

Carter Efe challenges Wizkid to celebrity boxing showdown

Nigeria secures CAF grade A coaching convention approval

Gunmen abduct 6 Nasarawa state university students

Nigeria tops Africa as most spammed country Report

Nafiu Bala vs David Mark: Court fixes date to hear ADC leadership dispute

 

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