Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

Wizkid becomes first African artiste to hit 11 billion Spotify streams

Obi arrives NDC headquarters for screening

APC primaries: Governorship aspirants shun consensus deal in 10 states

Oyo abduction: Police intensify rescue as panic spreads

Banditry: LAUTECH dismisses claims on reported closure of institution

Turaki-led PDP faction grants Jonathan waiver, clears him for presidential race

FCC threatens sanctions against MDAs over illegal recruitment

Osun politics heats up as Oyetolas aide replies Davido

UK trade minister hopes Britain will rejoin EU

Oyo kidnap: Igboho seeks FG, govs approval to tackle criminalities

FULL LIST: Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake nominated for 2026 BET Awards

My love for Nigeria is beyond question, says Gowon

Nigeria, US kill 175 ISIS terrorists in joint airstrikes DHQ

Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m at Gowon autobiography unveiling

EFCC releases mugshots of ex-power minister Mamman after arrest

Jonathan has bought 2027 PDP presidential form Party chieftain

Police kill kidnapper, recover weapon in Delta

How El-Rufai revoked Gowons Abuja land Bishop Kukah

Two jailed for illegal refuse dumping in Lagos

TY Danjuma hails Gowons no victor, no vanquished slogan for civil war healing

Some people warned Tinubu against wearing clothes I gave him Shettima

Terrorists have no operational base in South West DHQ

Primaries: Delta APC appeal panel receives five petitions

Family laments UNIUYO students whereabouts since December

Bayelsa East PDP zones 2027 senatorial ticket to Brass II

Police arrest man with 339 wraps of suspected Indian hemp in Kogi

VIDEO: Actress Funke Akindele solicits support for evicted special-needs children in Lagos

Ronaldo breaks new World Cup record as Portugal name squad

Stop desperation, end do-or-die politics, Gowon urges politicians

FULL LIST: Top 10 countries with highest World Cup appearances

Kaduna APC primaries crisis deepens as aggrieved senatorial aspirants protest

How Obasanjo defied my orders to serve under Murtala during civil war Gowon

Police dismiss bandit attack rumour in Oyo communities

El-Rufai: NSA, ICPC chair confirmed tapped conversation Prosecution Witness

Oyo abduction: SWest govs ignored security proposals for two years Gani Adams

UNIOSUN gets full accreditation for 29 programmes

Experts raise the alarm over rising terror in Sahel

Kwara gov endorses APCs Yahaya Seriki for 2027 governorship race

THISDAY    

Ned Nwoko Cautions Against Celebrating Okowas Victory, Says Only APC NWC Can Announce Results

Ondo APC Primaries: Group Scoffs at Critics, Affirms Aiyedatiwas Neutrality

Nigerian Extradited to U.S. as FBI Cracks Alleged International Romance Scam Network Targeting Elderly Americans

Nigeria-US Joint Air Interdictions on ISIS/ISWAP Enclaves Eliminate 175 Terrorists, DHQ Reveals

No Permanent Terrorist Operational Base Within South-West, Military Clarifies

2-year-old Girl Among 45 Abducted in Oyo

Pressure Mounts on Tinubu Over Audit Bill as CSOs Warn Nigeria Risks Deepening Corruption Crisis

NESREA Shuts Kano Rice Plant Over Environmental Violations

DSS Accuses El-Rufais Family of Inciting Public Against Judiciary

Climate Caravan Sweeps Across Africa as Nigeria Mobilises Youth for Green Revolution

TUC Expels 11 Erring Members, Places 14 Others on Suspension

Tinubu Urged to Expedite Take-off of Oron Maritime University

Catholic Church Charges Media to Uphold Truth, Amplify Unheard Voices

Nigeria Better Without Crude Oil, Renowned Environmentalists Insists

Police Rescue 30 Foreign Nationals, Dismantle Cross-Border Human Trafficking Syndicate

FG Signs over N690bn Contracts for Road Construction in South-west, North-west

Weak Regulation, Entrenched Interests Stall FGs Six-month Oil Contracting Directive

NSDC: Sugar Industry Can Boost Economy, Tackle Unemployment, Insecurity

Nigeria Urged to Get New Buyers as UAE Exit Threatens Oil Market Stability

FG to Upgrade Makoko, Gishiri Slums in Lagos, Abuja

SUN           

Terrorism: Joint Nigeria-US airstrike kill 175 ISIS terrorists DHQ

Tinubu hails Gowon memoir as compass for Nigeria

Delta urges BEDC to restore power in Kwale, Isoko, other communities

Sowore fails to enter defence in cyberbullying trial, accuses judge of bias

No permanent terrorist operational base in the South-West DHQ

Police hold memorial parade for 17 officers killed in Yobe

El-Rufai interview played in court over Ribadu claim

Oyo school attack: Gani Adams calls for regional security collaboration

JAMB clarifies delay in 2026 UTME result slip printing

VON signs strategic MoU on media cooperation, language development with Chinese Govt

Wamakko, Ajiya, others emerge Sokoto APC Senatorial candidates

Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar top list of footballers with most social media influence in 2026

EFCC moves to sanction officers over UUTH raid

Ex-minister Sadiya Umar Farouq in Egypt, claims medical unfitness

Police dismantle human trafficking syndicate, rescue 30 foreigners in Nasarawa

2027: Align with APC or face defeat, Basiru warns ambitious politicians

Samuel Etoo, Jay Jay Okocha dominate as Nigerians debate greatest African footballer

Atikus camp debunks report of ill health

2027: Peter Obi emerges as NDCs presidential aspirant

Insecurity: Nigerians consuming tragedy briefly, moving on Peter Obi

Eligibility: Jonathan, AGF ask court to dismiss suit, lawyer seeks recusal of judge

NDC begins screening of candidates, extends deadline for purchase of nomination forms

2027: Cracks in Oyo APC over Reps primaries

FG offers N600bn bonds as borrowing costs drop

N130trn credit gap choking 39m MSMEs, threatening growth Oye

FG launches free tax dispute resolution platforms for Nigerians

Lagos to enjoy 24/7 electricity supply soon NDPHC boss

GUARDIAN    

WTO secures N295m to support trade in developing economies
NESREA seals Kano Rice Plant for non-compliance with environmental regulations

‘How Nigerian manufacturers can tap into Africa’s single market’
Nigeria’s N130tr credit gap hurting 39m MSMEs, Oye insists

Man seeks justice after neighbour’s machete attack in Lagos
Unmanned aerial vehicle market to exceed $160 billion by 2034

Nigeria pushes for regional ports expansion as investment hits $27b

DMO offers N600 billion bonds

Rivers State Cannot Afford Another 4 Years of Bondage — Farah Dagogo

Stakeholder seeks end to Nigeria’s drug import dependency

FG intensifies girls’ education drive through $1.2b AGILE project

VANGUARD           

Sudden Death: Lagos govt charges pilgrims to prioritise health ahead of Hajj

They told Tinubu I planned to kill him, become president after our inauguration

Oyo school abduction: 2-yr-old toddler among 46 victims

APC Primaries: 70 NASS members lose return tickets

Nigeria’s N40trn revenue target under threat from tax leakages —NRS

Atiku’s US lobbyist alleges political intimidation, threatens to brief Trump

Lagos expands climate protection, data-driven governance to boost SDGs

Insecurity: Sunday Igboho demands urgent approval for Iru Ekun security network

Nigerian man extradited to US over alleged romance fraud scheme

2027: PDP clears Jonathan as sole presidential candidate

Apapa ports: Extortion returns to access roads 24hrs after PEBEC enforcement

Nigeria-US joint airstrikes kill 175 ISIS fighters DHQ

Were not closing down because of banditry LAUTECH

Gov Adeleke commended over student inclusion policy

2026 World Cup: Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for record sixth appearance

Nigerians divided over Ahmed Musa-Neymar World Cup call comparison

Some people told Tinubu I charmed him with clothes I gave him Shettima

IG deploys additional detectives as police move to secure release of kidnapped students in Oyo

Togo sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to Africans

No terrorist base in south-west, says DHQ

FIFA, Global Citizen award first education fund grants to 27 grassroots groups worldwide

300-level Theatre Arts UNIUYO student kidnapped in Akwa Ibom

Kwara stakeholders petition APC national chairman over unauthorized primary result

Video: EFCC nabs convicted ex-minister Mamman over N33bn fraud

Phone-tapping charge: Why we took El-Rufai into custody, DSS tells court

Civil War: We turned to Soviets for weapons after US, UK snub Gowon

FGN bonds record 32% oversubscription in May auction

2027: I did not buy ADC form to be vice president Amaechi

Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m at presentation of Gowons autobiography

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Super Eagles draw Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania

NAICOM charges insurers to adopt customer-centric business model

Natashas camp mocks APC over Bellos clearance despite EFCC

Nigerian athlete shot dead days before MBA graduation in US

APC Primaries: No consensus governorship candidate in Lagos, aspirant tackles naysayers

You cannot govern Atiku slams Tinubu over rising killings, abductions

School abduction: 25 pupils, teachers still missing in Oyo Police

Gunmen kill vigilante in fresh attack on Plateau community

Turkey manhunt ends as shooter takes own life after killing 6

                     

LEADERSHIP         

2027: Nigeria Cannot Afford Another Experiment – Northern Economic League

Nigerian Scholar Shot Dead Before MBA Graduation In Ohio

CBN Opens N650bn T-Bills Auction To Mop Excess Liquidity

2027: Jonathan Has Purchased PDP Presidential Nomination Form — Umar Sani

Nigerian Athlete Oluwabukola Pereira Shot Dead In U.S.

Victor Ikpeba Raises Stakes As 2026 5-A-Side Tournament Prize Hits N1m

Wizkid Becomes First African Artist To Cross 11 Billion Spotify Streams

Some People Told Tinubu I Wanted To Kill Him, Seize Power –Shettima

PICTORIAL: EFCC Releases Mugshots Of Ex-Power Minister Mamman After Arrest

How El-Rufai Revoked Gowon’s Abuja Land — Bishop Kukah

Turaki-led PDP Clears Jonathan To Emerges Party’s Presidential Candidate

Obi Emerges Sole NDC Presidential Aspirant For 2027

‘Africa Needs Big, Scalable Businesses To Compete Globally’
World Bank Increases Guarantees to Mobilise $23bn Capital For Africa

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Super Eagles To Battle Madagascar, Tanzania, Guinea Bissau

Disquiet Over Planned Demolition On Ajah-Lekki-Eleko Axis

   DAILY TRUST     

DHQ: Joint operation with US led to killing of 175 ISIS fighters, top commanders

Shettima: People told Tinubu I planned to kill him

Gowons Autobiography: Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m Donations

Ondo shuts Schools over APC Assembly Election

BREAKING: People told Tinubu I planned to kill him Shettima

2027: Jonathan Has Obtained PDP Presidential Form, says party Chieftain

BREAKING: EFCC arrests fleeing ex-power minister Mamman

Laughter as Jonathan addresses Emir Sanusi as My good friend

Kano LG chair shuts school over alleged sexual abuse of pupils

Contaminated water in Lagos community inflicts deadly illnesses on children

Beyond Kigali: Africa Must Replace Summit Rhetoric with Real Economic Integration

NIGERIA DAILY: Why Incumbency Failed In APC Primaries As Sitting Lawmakers Lost Their Tickets

You Cannot Govern by Hiding Corpses, Atiku Fires at Tinubu

ADC Primaries: Amaechi declares self more electable, says Atiku may lose

APC makes U-Turn, adds Ben Murray-Bruce to list of cleared aspirants

Another lawmaker donates cash to APC officials in Borno

Tanker crashes into house, kills woman, grandson

2027: Imposition of candidates may affect APCs chances Ondo aspirants

Fake Result, Goje Rejects Gombe Central Senate APC Primaries

Doctors return to work in Akwa Ibom

Nigeria produces only 40% of drugs needed

Arewa Think Tank seeks special grants for medical students

Teacher remanded for allegedly sexually abusing school pupils

Gov. Fintiri opens 5-day training for Adamawa officials

North records lowest literacy rates, despite Alausa

PEBEC pushes digital integration among MDAs

Yobe: APC Aspirant Who Withdrew from Guber Race Emerges Senatorial Consensus Candidate

Gombe, Adamawa Govs Secure APC Senatorial Tickets

Nigeria Defends State Police Plan at UN

BLUEPRINT       

2027 AFCON qualifier: Nigeria battles Madagascar, Tanzania, Guinea-Bissau

FCC to MAs: You ll face prosecution on recruitment if

Breaking: Jonathan emerges sole 2027 presidential aspirant as PDP waves screening

175 ISIS terrorists killed in Nigeria U.S. joint offensive Defence Headquarters

South East youth group congratulates Orji Kalu on APC primary victory

Shettima speaks on charming Tinubu with clothes

Anambra government speaks on new burial law

Wizkid sets new African streaming record with 11bn Spotify plays

Court orders bank to pay firm N256m over breach of contract

Accord party condemns political crisis in Osun state

Identities of Oyo abduction victims revealed *Full List

Man hiding inside Ghana Must-Go bag nabbed at married womans house

Togo removes visa requirement for African nationals

Cirstea becomes oldest woman to debut in Top 20

Nigerian athlete shot dad in US days before MBA graduation

Strait of Hormuz forever ours, Iran declares

Direct party primaries or direct imposition

Oiling US-Nigeria anti-terror pact: ONSAs onerous streak

NDC: Peter Obi emerges sole presidential aspirant

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