Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 17 May 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST    

US Releases Footage of Operation That Killed ISIS Number Two Man

Killed ISIS Commander: Identical Names Common Among Terrorists DHQ

Insecurity: Tinubu Urges Accelerated Delivery of Attack Helicopters

DHQ: No Foreign Soldier involved in Ground Battle Against Al-Minuki

5 dead, 10 rescued as building collapses in Abuja

Semenyo winner leads Manchester City to FA Cup title

APC Primaries: How Yusuf Buhari defeated ex-DSS DGs son

Presidency admits militarys error in 2024 claim of ISIS Commanders death

Ndume: 42 students abducted in Borno school attack

Kadpoly Is Centre Of Tech Excellence Uba Sani

BREAKING: Angry youths force APC Chairman into waiting vehicle as primaries end in disarray

Reverse refinery deal with Chinese firms, Church tells FG

Kwara: 8 Aspirants in Race for Kaiama APC Reps Ticket as Consensus Fails

Katsina: Lone female aspirant wins APC reps ticket

Lagos: Hoodlums attack APC leaders at venue of primaries

Obi: Trump got billion-dollars deals from China, what did Tinubus trips achieve

PUNCH      

Late arrival, hijacking of materials disrupt Benue APC NASS primaries

Federation oil earnings slump by N78.7bn despite rising prices

Mothers wail as terrorists abduct over 45 Oyo pupils

NRS denies blanket waivers as port agents protest delays

Oborevwori, deputy hail peaceful APC primaries in Delta

Alonso set for appointment as Chelsea manager Reports

Buharis son Yusuf clinches APC Reps ticket in Katsina

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso warn NDC aspirants against greed, vote-buying

Abbas secures APC House of Reps ticket for fifth term

Elumelu defeats Okolie in Delta APC Reps primary

Abejide sweeps all 34 wards in Kogi APC Reps primary

Obi condemns school attacks, says children pawns in ransom economy

Israel explores future without US military aid dependence

Presidency confirms Al-Manuki killing, says 2024 report was mistaken identity

Abuja building collapse kills five, 10 rescued as search continues

Kano to strengthen collaboration with FG, partners on education

Big Brother Naija opens Season 11 auditions, announces registration dates

Iheanacho inspires late Celtic comeback to clinch Scottish Premiership

World Hypertension Day: Experts warn of rising cases, poor treatment access

42 students abducted in Borno school attack Ndume

Abia APC convenes emergency meeting over primary election

Ekiti APC aspirant alleges intimidation during primary

Presidency tackles Peter Obi over Tinubus foreign trip criticisms

Obasanjo urges healthy living, says hes managed diabetes for 40 years

PFN declares three-day nationwide fast over insecurity, 2027 elections

APC adopts direct primaries for National Assembly elections in Bayelsa

France arrests six for hosting Palestinian flag on Eiffel Tower

Obi knocks Tinubus UK visit, questions economic gains

THISDAY    

DHQ Clarifies Reported Killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in 2024, Says Terrorist Leaders Adopt Similar Names to Obscure Their Identities

Police Mourn 17 Officers Killed by Terrorists at Army Special Forces School in Yobe

Ex-Kwara Govs Aide, Ajakaye, Wins APC Federal Constituency Ticket

Nigerian Navy Uncovers, Dismantles Illegal Refined Petroleum Products Depot in Rivers

2027: Dont Stake Your Childrens School Fees on Primaries, Uzodimma Tells Imo APC Aspirants

Tinubu Assures Nigerians in Rwanda: Ill Continue To Work Hard Till We Realise Our Dreams

PINL Attributes Increase in Nigerian Oil/Gas Outputs To Surveillance Firms Community Cooperation,

NDDC Postpones 2026 High Impact Conference to June 6

Civil Society Groups Demand Fresh Data, Stronger Policies, Increased Education Funding for Nigerian Boys

Cuba Blames US Sanctions for Deepening Energy Crisis, Responds Cautiously to Reported $100m Aid Offer

GUARDIAN    

How slain ISIS commander built fortified terror enclave in Borno — Army

Attacks, kidnappings of students threats to Nigeria’s future – Peter Obi

Navy discovers hidden creek camp after suspicious boat movement in Rivers–Bayelsa axis

Brewing industry raises fresh concerns as Customs pushes ahead With tax reform discussions

Six terrorists killed in own bomb blast in Borno

Police lose 17 officers in deadly terror ambush at military training facility in Yobe

FG intervention drives massive UCTH upgrade, expands 850 bed capacity

Prof. Ize-Iyamu tasks Nigerians on improved oral hygiene for healthy living

Tinubu or Wike: Where does Governor Monday Okpebholo’s alliance lie?

VANGUARD           

APC Primaries: Thousands stranded in Abuja South over consensus row

Ihonvbere, House of Reps Majority Leader loses return bid

Buharis son Yusuf wins APC Reps ticket in Katsina

2027: Obi urges aspirants to embrace integrity, selfless service

Five dead, 11 hospitalised as 3-storey building collapses in Abuja

Police mourn 17 officers killed during attack on Army school

Students Abduction: Were working with security agencies, says Makinde

Skills, not just certificates, will drive Nigerias future Tinubu

At 89, I still exercise, manage diabetes with discipline Obasanjo

ADC postpones presidential, governorship screening

74 aspirants cleared as APC declares Oyo reps primaries peaceful, transparent

Nigerians now treat insecurity, killings as normal Jonathan

Crisis mars Lagos Mainland APC Reps Primary Election

Cardiovascular surgeons condemn hospital invasion by EFCC

No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, DRC warns as as toll hits 80

Full list: APC unveils names of disqualified Reps aspirants

Nwifuru dismisses pararrel APC primaries in Ebonyi

European countries with the highest and lowest salaries

Lagos APC primaries peaceful, evidence of internal democracy Obasa

BBNaija season 11 audition begins May 22

APC Plateau primaries: Members anxious as several aspirants withdraw

Reps primaries: APC disqualifies 4 Fubara loyalists, 10 others

APC distributes materials for Benue NASS primaries, pledges credible exercise

Forgery storm trails PDP clearance of Tinubus ex-minister

Crisis rocks Kogi APC as Ola rejects consensus move for Karimi

Slain ISIS commander was involved in 2018 Dapchi schoolgirls kidnap DHQ

Military strikes alone cant end terrorism Gbenga Hashim

30-year-old Buba withdraws from Kaduna Reps race amid age controversy

42 abducted after school invasion in Borno village Ndume

 LEADERSHIP         

Chibok Youth Raise Alarm Over Renewed Boko Haram Attacks, Killings

Borno School Attack: Ndume Confirms Abduction Of 42 Students, Children

Gombe APC Primaries Split As Yahaya Hails Peaceful Conduct

Niger APC Backs Abdullahi As Consensus Candidate For 2027 Reps Race

ISIS Commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki’s Identity Confirmed, No Doubt Over Killing — DHQ

Fire Guts Part Of Federal Secretariat In Nasarawa

8 APC Reps Candidates Emerge Unopposed In Jigawa Primaries

Zaria APC Affirms Speaker Abbas Unopposed For 2027 Reps Ticket

Tension Ahead APC Primary As Ola’s Team Alleges Plot Against Supporters

Police Confirm Death Of 17 Officers In Yobe Terror Attack

2027: Odufowokan Dismisses Daniel’s Claims, Predicts Abiodun’s Victory

Anger At Kaduna APC Primary Leads To Chairman’s Abduction

Big Brother Naija Announces Season 11 Auditions, Registration Dates

APC Holds Peaceful House Of Reps Primaries In Rivers

APC Reps Primaries: Abejide, Abdulkareem, Halims, Ogembe Emerge Winners In Kogi

Northern Lions, Middle-Belt Tigers Kick Off Nigeria Super League With Victories

NLO Probes MC Steve, Beautiful Tours 10-3 Match Result

Aspirants, Supporters Protest Conduct Of APC Reps Primaries In Akwa Ibom

COWA Intensifies Nationwide Campaign Against Climate Change

AFRICOM Drops Video Of Joint Nigeria-US Mission That Took Out ISIS Commander

BLUEPRINT           

Putin set to visit China after Trumps Beijing trip

Crisis hits Libya football as protesters set government building on fire

School attack: Oyo state government exposes where kidnappers of principal, students are trapped

Oyo: APC House of Representatives primary election peaceful, transparent Official

APC primaries: Committee denies presidential list, promises credible election

2027 election: Like Speaker, deputy Kalu secures APC Reps ticket

Let El-Rufai enjoy his full rights

Kwara APC primaries: incumbent Reps member Ismail loses ward to AbdulRazaqs ex-spokesman

17 Police officers confirmed dead in Yobe terrorists attack

Kaduna: Speaker Abbas, Ango Abdullahis son secure tickets as APC announces Reps results

Kaduna: Group preaches calm as results trickle in from APC House of Representatives primaries

Anglican Church to INEC: Be neutral, fair in conduct of 2027 elections.Taiye Odewale, Abuja

BBNaija announces season 11 audition date

Adamawa: APC House of Representatives aspirants protest cancellation of primary

Breaking: Manchester City pip Chelsea to win 2026 FA Cup

Breaking: Tension as Kaduna youths confront APC chairman over disputed Reps primary

Breaking: Many trapped, dead as 3-storey building collapses in Abuja [VIDEO]

Court adjourns rape, incest trial amid legal procedure dispute

Lagos: Police receive operational assets for violent crime response unit launch

FCT Senate: Stakeholders push for Abubakar Abdullahis aspiration

Group urges Tinubu to appoint Kano philanthropist Zaura to restore peace, stability

Slain ISIS commander linked to Dapchi schoolgirls abduction DHQ

 

             

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