Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 15 May 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

BLUEPRINT           

U.S, China agree on open Strait of hormuz

Usyk gets WBA permission to defend Super heavyweight title

Xi to Trump: Let China, US be partners, not rivals

Visa delay puts Irans 2026 World Cup in uncertainty

NLC demands probe into lower basin development authority

Nigeria police extradite wanted cyber fraud suspect to US

One year anniversary: Ogbemudia, Bosso make NIS committee

Amaechi submits ADC presidential nomination forms ahead of 2027 election

Nigerians stranded as another ponzi scheme collapses

Family, associates fault judgment 75-year jail term judgement on ex-power minister Mamman

2027: Atiku submits ADC presidential nomination forms

Wike speaks on Makindes presidential ambition, PDP-APM alliance

Senate: Nasarawa governor Sule solicits for APC members votes ahead primary

2027 elections: El-rufai ally enters ADC governorship race in Kaduna

Sokotos growing partnerships in confronting malnutrition, child healthcare

Lagos expects participants from 50 countries for Invest Summit

2027: Im contesting to give Oyo good governance Adelabu

2027 elections: PDP disowns APM, Makinde

Grammy confirms 2027 award schedule

How NLIN will eradicate miracle centers, track learners progress, employment Education minister

Pursue global standards, Chidoka tells Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Breaking: Makinde declares ambition to contest 2027 presidential election

Actress Foluke Daramola enters APC race for House of Representatives seat

Former IGP pulls out of 2027 governorship race

Residents of Kabo, Gwarzo, Karaye in Kano decry decades of neglect over dilapidated road

Over 76,000 children suffering complications linked to malnutrition MSF

Dangote rejects NNPCs bid to increase stake in refinery

Why living in hotels is better than owning mansions abroad Dangote

Pulisic speaks on breakup with girlfriend golfer Alexa Melton

Onyeka nominated for Championship Player of the Month award

Nigerian professor jailed in US over $1.4m fraud

ADC faction disagrees with Abdullahi over alleged N800bn FAAC deductions for election

AIG Akpanudom advocates stronger inter-agency cooperation to address security threats

Delta first lady, Fidelity Bank empower 500 women with N20m, sewing machines

Researchers demand greater investment in African innovation, scientific development

Gun to my head, I wont stay beyond four years Peter Obi

 

PUNCH       

Supporting Dangote refinery was a strategic decision Tinubu

EFCC operatives assaulted hospital workers, dragged me into van — UUTH doctor

2027: Atiku, Amaechi submit ADC presidential forms

2027 poll spending may trigger inflation, MPC warns

2,000 police stations not enough to protect 200m Nigerians IG

Nigeria, Germany seal 365m development, investment partnership

UK envoy ends Kwara visit, seeks stronger ties

Dont wreck the boat, Tinubu urges APC unity as primaries begin

Ex-Cross River APC chairman dumps party, returns to PDP

WBank restricts Instagram comments over Nigerias $1.25bn loan backlash

IFC dispatches team to explore Nigeria for livestock, energy investment

NBC appeals court order restraining sanctions against broadcasters

NANS seeks sanctions against officers for attacking OGITECH students

Police extradite romance scam suspect to US over $1.5m fraud

VIDEO: Amaechi threatened to quit coalition over alleged preference for Obi, says ADC Spokesman

Police have kept this country together despite challenges IG

Makindes presidential ambition dead on arrival, says Wike

Why I walked away from buying Arsenal Dangote

Police probe harassment claims after man falls into well in Delta

No visa issued yet for Iran players Official

PAP sends 15 more scholars to UK for postgraduate studies

Obi condemns EFCC raid on Uyo teaching hospital, decries teargas use

EPL: Emery admits frustration over Elliotts failed loan at Villa

Oyo monarch faults Obas over no-confidence move

Iraq parliament approves new government in confidence vote

Atiku submits ADC presidential nomination forms, vows to rebuild Nigeria

APM Terminals to invest $600m in Nigeria after talks with Tinubu

FG unveils northern CNG, electric vehicle corridor in Kano

NHRC queries NAF over market bombings in Yobe, Niger, Zamfara

UK minister quits ahead of possible challenge to Starmer

PHOTOS: WAEC workers protest victimisation, unfair labour practices

UNIBEN unveils N100bn fund for infrastructure development

From Personal Loss to Community Health Advocacy: The Story of Great George Otosin

HYPREP clears 30 polluted Ogoniland sites, probes 18 high-risk areas

ADC slams FG over Nigerias growing debt burden

Kwara to digitise child protection, unveils software for orphanages

WBA approves Usyks title defence against kickboxer Verhoeven in Egypt

Tinubu invites Guinean President to visit Nigeria

THISDAY    

Xi Jinping to Trump: US, China Should be Partners, Not Rivals

Nigeria Pushes Bold Infrastructure Financing Reform as $2.3tn Deficit Deepens

Study Finds Youth-Led MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa Lag Behind in Digital Maturity

Power Is Temporary, Humanity Must Endure, Says Alege

Group Faults SERAPsClaim of MissingN26.9bnagainst USPF

PDP Begins Screening of Presidential, Governorship Aspirants

2027: APC Yet to Release Screening Results As Primaries Begin Friday

SUN      

Tinubu backs robust military ties, UN reforms to tackle global security threats envoy

Edo: TCN commissions Ihovbor/Ajaokuta 330kV turn-in-turn-out line

Peter Obi slams EFCCs alleged invasion of UniUyo Teaching Hospital

SWDC secures rail licence to power South West economic boom

Police extradite wanted cyber fraudster to US

Global sustainability summit returns to UK Parliament for fifth edition

Abia: TCN compensates farmers in Alaoji-Onitsha transmission line right of way

Biafra: MASSOB declares sit-at-home on May 30

US outlines strict visa rules for 2026 World Cup fans

Nigeria to reciprocate Rwandas 30-day visa-free entry for Nigerians

Oshiomhole: Atiku now APCs best campaign manager ahead of 2027

Gombe governor warns against violence ahead of party primaries

Nigeria hits 99.2% of OPEC quota as PINL commends host communities

NDC gets respite as Court dismisses ADA suit against INEC

PSG beat Lens to seal fifth consecutive league title

 GUARDIAN    

I almost lost my job as because of Desmond Elliot – Gbajabiamila

Nutrition crisis: Economic crunch squeezes poultry farmers, pushes eggs off menus

FG worried as regions receiving 80% education funding record lowest literacy rates
IGP: 2,000 police stations not enough to protect 200m Nigerians

TCN adds 600MW to national grid with new Edo transmission project
World Hypertension Day: About 1.4b persons living with hypertension globally

Troops rescue Six abductees, kill terrorists in sustained North East operations
CSOs raise concerns over defamation judgment against SERAP

Pregnant woman, husband killed in fresh attack in Plateau council

Residents raise alarm over gas seepage, fire outbreak in Rivers community

ADC faults fresh loan, FG’s economic model

Tinubu urges fairness, unity as APC begins nationwide primaries

Many Nigerian sports administrators are contractors, Egbe alleges

‘Beneficiaries of dysfunctional country are fighting reforms’

VANGUARD     

US congressman proposes bill requiring immigrants to reject Sharia law

Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup

UK minister resigns ahead of possible challenge to Starmer

PDP: Police cant interpret S-Court verdict, Turaki NWC fires back at Anyanwu

APC Primaries: Tinubu warns against rancour, urges consensus, fair play

Kwankwaso has PhD, but Nigeria needs wealth creator like me – Obi

NJC okays 12 new Court of Appeal Justices, queries 256 judges

Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since Wednesday

Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands must fight harder

INEC registers 184,064 new voters in Benue as CVR enters final phase

Police extradite wanted cyber-fraud suspect to United States

Abuja pastor remanded over rape of minor

ADC slams FG over fresh loan, says Nigeria running on Ponzi economy

How mafia fought to frustrate $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery -Dangote

ICPC partners NRS to mitigate tax evasion, staff-bullying in Borno

10 highest-paid players set to feature at FIFA World Cup 2026

Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Belgium eyes 2026 glory blending magic and youth

Maikaba, Uwejamomere pick assistants, as U20 boys resume camp on Sunday

Political 419 Wike dismisses Makindes PDP-APM alliance

Illegal dredging worsening pressure on housing LASG

Mimiko joins APC, backs Tinubus reforms

Panic as alleged Ponzi scheme XM Future Music collapses

Primaries: Aggrieved APC aspirants raise alarm over planned violence in Ondo

Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 191 as cases rise

SMutual Benefits pays N13.6bn claims in Q126

One dead, others abducted as herdsmen attack commuters in Imo

Propaganda has expiry date PDP blasts Makinde over Ibadan meeting

Air Peace blames airspace access issue for Lagos-London disruption

Tension in Kwara as APC screens out 105 Assembly aspirants

Access ARM Pensions grows revenue to N42.4bn, declares N2 dividend

Justice Crack bail plea suffers setback as defence lawyers clash in court

Nigerian professor jailed 70 months in U.S for $1.4m school fraud

Gun to my head, I wont exceed 4 years Obi; believe this, believe anything Presidency

Rubio says Cuba leaders must go as US dangles $100m

Weve subsisting court orders not to swear-in new INC exco N-CITRE

CSOs back SERAP, express concern over DSS defamation judgment

How 1983 coup destroyed my concert business Ben Murray-Bruce

Scientists raise alarm over extreme heat threat at 2026 World Cup

LEADERSHIP       

Women Hold Only 22% Leadership Roles in Institutions – Report

EFCC Arraigns Bank MD, 1 Other For Alleged N19m, $30,000, N20m Fraud

Convicted Ex-Power Minister Mamman’s Family Raises Concerns Over Court Judgement, Cites Ill-health

Nigeria, Germany Sign €65m Development Cooperation Agreement

TCN Adds 600MW To National Grid
South West Commission Gets Rail Licence For Regional Transport Services

FG Moves To Deploy Unified Education Data System

Former Ondo Governor Mimiko Joins APC, Backs Tinubu For 2027

Primaries: Tinubu Warns APC Against ‘Do-Or-Die’ Politics

NDIC Sues Wema Bank Over Alleged N125.38bn Banana Island Assets

Nigeria Police Extradites Wanted Cyber Fraud Suspect To United States

Northern Youths Back Military, Warn Against Politicising Security Crisis

Gunshots, Tear Gas At UUTH: EFCC Says Action Was Defensive After Attack

Tinubu’s Directive Is To Extend Infrastructure Beyond Abuja City Centre –Wike

Tinubu Backs Stronger Military Partnerships, UN Security Reforms — Jimoh Ibrahim

Judge Blames Prosecutors, Prison Officials For Custodial Congestion

White House Says Trump, Jinping Oppose Iran Having Nuclear Weapons

Conflict Sensitivity Key to Preventing Recurring Violence in Communities, Says Gen. Agwai

Junaid Takes Over At Guards Polo Club, Sets Agenda For Growth Grassroots Development

Arewa Youth Assembly Backs Military, Urges Citizens To Support Intelligence Gathering

Illicit Mining, Weak Oversight Draining Nigeria’s Mineral Wealth – NEITI

Tinubu Invites Guinea’s President Doumbouya For State Visit To Nigeria
 

DAILY TRUST     

Fresh loan move: FG Running Ponzi Economy, says ADC

2027: Atiku, Amaechi submit forms for ADC presidential ticket forms

Consensus rift, logistics force APC to shift primaries

Lassa fever death toll hits 191 – NCDC

Nigerias Neglected Sons: A National Imperative for Intervention

Presidency: Obi cant be trusted on one-term promise

2027: Tinubu brought this hardship, I dont know why hes contesting Amaechi

Hajj: 54 Nigerian pilgrims hospitalised, 4 dead

JUST IN: Makinde joins 2027 presidential race

Plan Intl: States failure to access UBEC funds worsens out-of-school crisis

El-Rufais ally joins ADC guber race in Kaduna

Presidency: Even with a gun to my head, Ill leave after four years Obi

Despite Tinubus Promise, Over 50 Killed In Plateau

NSCDC arrests 12 vandals, recovers stolen assets in Kaduna

Bolaji Idowu: We ignore people alive, celebrate them in death

Court dismisses ADA suit against INEC

Nasarawa APC guber aspirant vows to resist manipulation

New party, DLA holds convention, faults zoning

Only 2% of JAMB candidates choose colleges, polytechnics COEASU warns of teacher education crisis

NDLEA intercepts N10.4bn worth of illicit drugs at Tincan Island Port

B/Haram: Survivors of Chadian strikes recount ordeals, as death toll hits 80

POS operator arrested over alleged swapping of womans ATM card in Abuja

FCT commuters cry out over rising fuel price, transport fare

FCT minister tasks corps members on community development

Gunmen kill 2 Customs officers in Kebbi

NUC, World Bank sign $65m deal for varsities upgrade, training

AUTHORITY        

Nigerians to Enjoy Improved Calls, Internet as NCC Intensifies Telecom Reforms

Bauchi Gov Mohammed Performs Ground Breaking Of N29.6bn World-Bank Funded Flood, Erosion Control Project

2027: Ill accept partys decision on primary, says Hayatu-Deen

2027: Maku, Abbo, others scramble for LP nomination forms

DHQ fires back at civilian casualty claims over Zamfara airstrike

Group Endorses Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh for Abia State Governorship

Experts push for greater investment in research as WARIMA celebrates 20 years

 

                           

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