Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 16 May 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 GUARDIAN    

US, Nigerian forces kill ISIS commander in Sokoto, says Trump

It’s a lie to blame insecurity in Nigeria on foreign terrorists – Governor Radda
2027: Court rebukes plaintiff, lawyer in suit against Jonathan

Police dismiss officers for robbing victims of N19m in phone-point heists

Mobile Network Operators invest N2.13trn in infrastructure upgrade in 2025 – NCC

Nigeria earns fresh global confidence as S&P upgrades credit rating to ‘B’

How OK Movement is reshaping political dynamics of Southeast States

Nigeria’s best domestic players are not in NPFL– Oliseh

‘Beneficiaries of dysfunctional country are fighting reforms’

Dissecting NECO’s 25 years of persistence in exams transformation

PUNCH    

Illegal mining now major security threat, says NSCDC

Kidnappers killed 18 victims during my nine months in captivity — Bizman

Hospital raid: EFCC bows after backlash over rights abuse

Teacher killed, pupils, staff abducted as gunmen attack schools in Oyo

Three Anambra security operatives arraigned over illegal firearms

Worlds oldest dog contender dies in France aged 30

Gombe varsity finds day-old baby in female hostel, begins investigation

China urges stronger tourism, cultural ties with Nigeria

Nigeria grants Rwandan nationals 30-day visa-free entry

Ill designate bandits, kidnappers as terrorists if elected president Hayatu-Deen

CAN distances self from political endorsements, seeks credible poll

APC disqualifies four Fubara loyalists, clears 21 for Rivers Reps primaries

You cant demand development without paying tax, says Tinubu

UUTH raid: EFCC denies assault allegations, begins probe

APGA clears 48 National Assembly, 107 assembly aspirants for primaries

Local arms manufacturers seek full implementation of DICON Act

CBN unveils new forex manual to boost market liquidity

UNICEF donates infection prevention materials to 200 health facilities in Borno

Food, transport costs drive inflation to 15.69% in April

Itsekiris set to endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori in rally

UTME: JAMB activates change of institution, begins result slip printing Monday

Court fines plaintiff 1m over delay in Jonathan eligibility suit

Bayelsa-owned airline secures NCAA certification, begins flight operations May 25

Many pupils feared abducted as terrorists attack Borno school

Nigerian-born politician elected UK partys leader

Influencer Blessing CEO remanded over N36m fraud

NJC suspends two judges, recommends elevation of 12

Bandits still holding my wife despite N20m ransom payment, Kwara pastor

Five Rivers police inspectors kicked out for armed robbery

All 22 political parties submit membership registers to INEC

TCN reports 40 vandalism cases in five months

THISDAY    

House Committee Intensifies Oversight Drive, Engages SURCON, NITT on Compliance, Reforms

Soaring Food, Energy Costs Push Inflation to 15.69%

INEC: 22 Registered Political Parties Have Submitted Membership Registers

ADC Unveils Manifesto, Promises Independent Electoral Body, Zero-impunity Governance

Many Pupils Missing as Terrorists, Gunmen Invade Borno, Oyo Schools

Herdsmen Attack FUTO Community, Kidnap Many, Injure Scores in Imo

Africa Legacy Summit Begins Yesterday Amid Calls For Stronger Collaboration in Hospitality Sector

ADC Unveils Manifesto, Promises Independent Electoral Body, Zero-impunity Governance

SUN       

Boko Haram abducts dozens of students in Borno schools

NJC moves against 256 judicial officers, suspends two judges over misconduct

Court jails female arms courier for 20 years

Tinubus directive on party unity prompted my attending Abia APC stakeholders meeting Sen Kalu

Inflation rises to 15.69% in April

Dangote drags FG to court over fresh petrol import licences

CBN launches revised forex manual to deepen FX market liquidity

NEITI raises alarm over criminal networks, revenue leakages in mining sector

Nigeria needs $100bn yearly to fix crumbling infrastructure ICRC DG

CBN, NiMet seal data-sharing pact to bolster economic planning, food security

MPC backs expanded naira-for-crude deal to ease fuel pressure

 

VANGUARD       

 Strait of Hormuz is closed only to our enemies Iran

Gunmen kill teacher, abduct pupils in Oyo school attack

APC Tickets: Govs, aspirants at war over alleged imposition

2027: Court fines plaintiff N1m in suit seeking to stop Jonathans bid

Africa turns to cooperative housing as costs deepen ownership crisis Report

Kwara ECWA members kidnappers want N300m after collecting N20m, rice, oil, petrol

2027 Presidency: INEC absent as court defers hearing in case against Jonathan

2027: Daniel challenges Abiodun to live debate over Ogun East ticket

Equities market loses N1.23trn as profit-taking persists

Lagos NMA condemns EFCC raid on UUTH, threatens solidarity strike

All 22 registered political parties have submitted membership registers INEC

Ayra Starr recalls selling tomatoes, living without electricity as child

DELSUTH: Doctors threaten strike over rotting facilities, staff exodus

Lagos 2027: Meet leading governorship aspirants Hamzat, SMA Gold

UPDATED: Inflation rises to 15.69% in April

Woman arrested by DSS with 302 live ammunition jailed 20 yrs

Police arrest 8 officers for kidnapping, armed robbery, other offences

   LEADERSHIP        

Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc In Lokoja

ADC Vows To Hold Politicians Accountable For Promises

Police Nab 13 Over Human Trafficking, Rescue 30 Malians

We Have No Preferred Candidate Or Party — Kwara CAN

Nigeria To Get Foreign Partnership On Economic Reforms

Troops Rescue 63 Kidnap Victims, Kill 16 Terrorists — DHQ

JAMB Begins Institution, Course Changes For UTME Candidates

Nigeria Records Highest Burden Of Malnutrition Among 77 Countries — Report

I Was Prepared For Resistance After Taking Difficult Decisions — Tinubu

Ebola Outbreak Kills 65 In DR Congo

Enugu Town Unions, 583 Communities Endorse Mbah For Second Term

Tinubu Pursuing Critical Reforms Avoided By Past Govts, Says Minister

20 National Assembly Lawmakers Shun Re-election

Mining Marshals Seek International Support To Combat Illegal Mining, Terror Financing

FG Charges Saipem, Directors Over Alleged N66.4bn, $938,080 Tax Fraud

Police Arrest 13 Over Transnational Human Trafficking, Rescue 30 Malians

EFCC Orders Probe Into Alleged Incident At Uyo Teaching Hospital

Kano Police Bust Drug Syndicate, Recover 879 Parcels Of Cannabis

Akpabio Never Threatened Northerners Over 2027 Elections — Senate Office

Tinubu Arrives Lagos After France, Kenya, Rwanda Trips

APC Primaries: Stakeholders Warn Against Imposition In Ondo Constituency

Boko Haram Kills 6 In Fresh Chibok Attack

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Nigeria’s Place In Global Community

Stakeholders Seek Inclusion Of PWDs In Petroleum Industry Act Amendment

Dangote Returns to Court to Challenge Fuel Import Licences

2 Killed As Gunmen Abduct School Principal, Students In Oyo Attack

 DAILY TRUST     

Iran: Strait of Hormuz closed only to our enemies

Inflation rises to 15.69%

High cost of tests, consultations shuts out patients from hospitals

As consensus flops: APC opts for direct primaries

Tinubu has removed poverty as barrier to education, says Minister

Female arms courier arrested by DSS bags 20-year jail term

Fresh Gas leak at Ogun school, students, teachers hospitalised

Court orders arrest of NSCDC officers for allegedly beating up lawyer in Kwara

JUST IN: Boko Haram raids Borno school, abduct pupils

Alleged N36m fraud: Blessing CEO remanded in EFCC custody

Flood: South South zone worst hit NEMA

Police Dismiss 5 Inspectors over Alleged Kidnapping, Robbery

Hybrid Motors, Chinese firm sign deal for 70,000-Unit EV production

PDP crisis: Anyanwu seeks Wabara, Turakis prosecution over alleged impersonation

Flood: C/River gov seeks FGs intervention

Adopt ranching, modern livestock farming, FG urges pastoralists

APM Terminals pledges fresh $600m investment in Nigeria

How we retained our doctors UDUTH CMD

FG to complete digital broadcasting transition after years of delay

Gunmen raid Oyo schools, kill teacher, abduct principal, students

FG approves 30-day visa free entry for Rwandans

Tinubu to Nigerians: You must pay taxes if you want development

Reps: APC Panel Disqualifies Fubaras Loyalists, Clears allies of Wike

2027: Court fines plaintiff N1m for delaying Jonathans eligibility suit

Bandits kill one, injure three in Zamfara community

Judicial misconduct: NJC suspends 2 judges for one year without pay

EFCC Denies Assaulting Uyo Teaching Hospital Staff

BLUEPRINT           

Boko Haram invade another Borno school, kidnap many school children

2027: ADC to unveil policies thrust on fuel subsidy, INEC, security, others Lukman

Special Kaduna Reps aspirant Buba faces age falsification allegations

Breaking: Gunmen invade Oyo school, shoot teacher, abduct principal, students

Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

Panic as fresh Ebola outbreak leaves 65 dead

NJC suspends 2 judges over misconduct, recommends 12 for Appeal Court

Peter Obi condoles Datti Baba-Ahmed over brothers dath

Again, suit seeking to stop Jonathan from 2027 presidential race suffers setback

Troops foil attack on NIS facility in Sokoto, kill 2 Lakurawa terrorists

Xenophobia: Foreign affairs, NASS, NiDCOM kick as immigrants face new evacuation deadline

                           

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