Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 21 May 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY    

Ebola Outbreak: WHO Records 500 Suspected Cases, 130 Deaths in DRC

Hormuz: FAO Calls for Alternative Trade Routes to Avert Imminent Global Food Crisis

Fubara Withdraws from APC Guber Primary, Says Decision Difficult But Necessary

Unfazed by New Inflationary Concerns, CBN Retains MPR at 26.5%

$5bn NLNG Train 7 Hits 92% Completion, Nears Pre-commissioning as Local Capacity Grows

Over 7.6m Workers Have Enrolled in Social Insurance Scheme, Says NSITF

Presidency Identifies RegTech as Instrument for Financial Inclusion, Trusted Digital Economy

FG: Telecoms Policy Review Will Bridge Digital Gap, Enhance Public Service Delivery

NAF Destroys Terrorists’ Hideouts in Southern Tumbuns, Mandara Mountains

Presidency Identifies RegTech As Instrument For Financial Inclusion, Trusted Digital Economy

Obi: Im Not Worried About Jonathans Presidential Bid, Focused on Rebuilding Nigeria

APC Primaries: Dangerous Erosion of Democratic Values

Rivers Cannot Afford to be in bondage for Another Four Years Dagogo

Rotimi Amaechi: I Didnt Purchase ADC Form to Be VP to Anybody

Rockefeller Foundation Awarded $350M+ to Reach 731 Million People

Maturing Securities: N3tn Liquidity Boost May Pressure Yields Further This Week

Budget Deficit: FG Raises N3.6trn via Bond Market in Five Months

PUNCH       

World Cup: FIFA, US hotels clash over canceled booking reservations, pricing

Policewoman, pedestrian die in Gombe highway crash

ASUU tackles FG, Lagos over unpaid allowances, salary arrears

Delta speaker, deputy, others clinch APC assembly tickets

Your votes will count, INEC boss assures Ekiti electorate

2027: APC reverses mass disqualification, clears all Kwara assembly aspirants

Coup trial: Accused colonel rejects military court

Kaduna NDC backs ObiKwankwaso ticket for presidency

Kidnappers abduct two cocoa institute workers in Oyo, police arrest two

FULL LIST: Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi, Ndidi make Chelles squads for Unity Cup, friendlies

Kano ASUU condemns partial implementation of 2025 agreement

Im impressed, Gbajabiamila hails Lagos APC primaries as Elliott claims intimidation

EU unveils 4.5m conflict prevention, resilience project in Sokoto

Kwankwaso indirectly working for Tinubus re-election Kano gov aide

VIDEO: Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary, alleges intimidation

Peter Obi visits Kwankwaso after presidential screening, clearance

Four die in Kano as vehicle plunges into dam

Abia APC assembly aspirant denies support for Otti, LP

BREAKING: CBN retains interest rate at 26.5%

PHOTOS: Dangote hosts Otedola, First HoldCo executives at refinery

Insecurity: Nigerians have constitutional right to self-defence Bwala

Stop spreading false security information, Oyo warns residents

WHO says Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide

FG commences payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to BEA scholars abroad

APC primaries: Governorship aspirants shun consensus deal in 10 states

NDLEA arrests Nigeria-Mexico drug syndicate, seizes N480bn drugs in Ogun

Iran Guards warn of war beyond Mideast as Trump repeats threats

ASUU urges FG to address delays in implementation of 2025 agreement

Tinubu doesnt fully trust me because I supported Peter Obi Cubana Chief Priest

SUN           

FG worried over vandalism of power infrastructure

Bwala defends Tinubu, labels Peter Obi dictatorial

FG condemns excessive bureaucracy in public service

Tinubu: No policy, however sound, can succeed without capable, disciplined and highperforming Civil Service

FG starts payment of 2025 BEA scholars allowances

Nigeria now produces 10,000 passports per hour, decades of delay ended with centralised system Minister

Nigerians have right to bear arms for self-defence Bwala

Nigeria cannot achieve development goals wiithout women, says Bala Usman

Again NAF bombards terrorists stronghold in southern Tumbuns, Mandara mountains, kill scores

President Tinubu must intervene in Delta APC dispute Ned Nwoko

Abia guber: Ex-commissioner Opara unveils agenda, promises to abolish security vote

Delta APC primaries manipulated by state government Ned Nwoko

2027: Zoning battle could hand Tinubu easy victory Dele Momodu

Ronaldo breaks World Cup record as Portugal unveil squad

2026 World Cup: African stars Nigerians will be watching closely

FGN bonds undersubscribed despite N516bn demand

Nigeria boosts maritime security capacity with 177 new graduates

Family raises alarm as abducted UniUyo student still in captivity after N500,000 ransom

GUARDIAN    

Fubara, others withdraw from guber race, cite party unity, irregularities

Abduction fears trigger panic in South-West schools, communities

Capitalisation dips by N1.6 trillion, amid selloff in bluechips
Thugs now fly first class in Nigeria, says Jonathan

Nigeria to halt $850m capital flight

Nigerian schools unprepared for CBT transition, NUT warns

FG to implement trust scheme for oil-producing communities

Dangote says Refinery to hold 10% of U.S. refining capacity as IPO targets retail investors

How Africa’s misaligned gas commercial model hurts its economies

Tinubu pledges to implement NADECO’s demand if re-elected

Al-Mustapha Calls for Political Reset, Says Nigeria Must Break Cycle of Deception

CBN retains lending rate at 26.5% as Cardoso bets on rising confidence

Nigerian, eight other deportees from U.S. land in Sierra Leone

“The allegations are false”- Frank Edoho says amidst marital issues
Otedola stakes $100m in Dangote Refinery as investor demand exceeds $2b

NDLEA dismantles Nigerian-Mexican meth syndicate, seizes drugs worth N480b

Seplat targets $1 billion dividend payout, eyes 200,000 bpd production

WAEC calls for better teachers, facilities to boost students’ performance

Can private clubs rival govt-backed ‘giants’ in new-look NPFL?

Can you date a man in entertainment? 80% of women say they wouldn’t

VANGUARD        

Stop kidnappings, protect our children now, NLC tells FG

Otedola to invest $100m in Dangote refinery

CBN retains monetary policy rate at 26.5%

2027: I’ll replace indigeneship with citizenship — Amaechi

APC clears governorship aspirants for primaries in Oyo

Tinubu borrows to build infrastructure across Nigeria Umahi

2027: Kwankwaso working for Tinubu behind scenes Kano govt

Nigeria doesnt need experiments, but tested leadership Atiku

NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, seizes N480bn drugs, arrests 3 Mexicans

Lagos arraigns NURTW chieftain for alleged killing of dispatch rider

Nigerians, others deported by US arrive in Sierra Leone

Makinde signs executive order to regulate vigilante, community security groups in Oyo

FG assures no Ebola case in Nigeria, boosts national preparedness

ASUU warns FG: Failure to implement 2025 agreement poses threat to university peace

Iran jails ex-national team goalkeeper after anti-Khamenei post

Obi meets Kwankwaso after securing NDC presidential primary clearance

DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp amid Ebola fears

Atiku appears before ADC screening panel, promises security reforms

Im impressed Gbajabiamila speaks on APC primaries in Surulere

Aviation financing under pressure from forex, customs issues Keyamo

FG begins payment of outstanding BEA scholarships

Oyo school abduction: Rescue efforts ongoing Husband of kidnapped principal

Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde set to enjoy first outing on global stage

Era of manual inefficiency must end in Nigerias civil service Tinubu

Gunmen abduct two travelers along Idi AyunreIjebu Ode road in Oyo

Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US seeks to start new war

I used to cry in Don Jazzys room during difficult moments Tiwa Savage

Four die, several rescued after vehicle plunges into dam in Kano

Why Nigeria prioritises non-formal education FG

NAFDAC crushes N1.8bn fake drugs, counterfelt products in Abuja crackdown

Child Trafficking: Two minors sold for 18,000 each, rescued after 4 months

Insecurity: You have right to defend yourselves, Bwala tells Nigerians

  LEADERSHIP         

Votes Will Count, Says INEC Chairman Amupitan Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election

Dangote Cement Gboko Rolls Out Multi-million Naira Empowerment Programmes For 6 Benue Host Communities

Economist Supports CBN’s Rate Hold, Cites Strengthened Policy Maturity, Economic Stability

Stocks Slip 1.02% As Investors Lose By N1.62trn In Midweek Trading

Saka Fires Back At Arsenal Critics After Historic Premier League Triumph

Federation Cup: Shocking Upsets As Katsina Utd, Tornadoes, Lobi Stars Suffer Round Of 64 Exit

APC Primaries: Benue Speaker Secures Return Ticket For Makurdi North

INEC Presents Register of 1,059,360 Voters For Ekiti Governorship Election

No Ebola Case In Nigeria, Airports On Alert, FAAN Assures Travellers

Jonathan’s Aide Disowns PDP Presidential Nomination Speculations

Investors Turn To Money Market Funds Ahead Of Anticipated Dangote IPO – Analysts

N50 Stamp Duty Not A Bank Levy, Says CBN

‎Government Should Move Beyond Condolence Speeches – Kehinde Bankole Speaks On Rising Insecurity

NDC Targets 1.5m Members In Kaduna

NUT Rejects Federal Education Policy, Threatens Strike Over Welfare
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Shehu Buba Withdraws From Bauchi APC Governorship Race Over Alleged Irregularities

30% Of Nigerians With Diabetes Have Retinopathy –SightSavers

Xi, Putin Present United Front Against US During Beijing Summit

CBN Says Inflation Spike Temporary, Sees Return to Disinflation

Tinubu Orders Full Digitisation Of MDAs, Declares End To Manual Inefficiency

Federal Government Begins Payment Of Outstanding 2025 Foreign Scholarship Allowances

Mass Defection May Hit Rivers APC Before 2027

  DAILY TRUST     

Disqualified Lawmakers reinstated as Kwara APC Reverses Controversial Screening

Fallout of Primaries: We know how to resolve our differences – APC Chair

Easy ride for Wike’s man as all Rivers guber aspirants step down

Votes will count, says Amupitan

Policewoman killed as truck rams into shops in Gombe

APC Primaries: Ex-NPHCDA Boss Wins Senatorial ticket in Nasarawa

JUST IN: Desmond Elliot Withdraws from Primary, alleges intimidation

American who tested positive for Ebola in DRC flown to Germany for treatment

Nigerian pastor under fire for saying Arsenal cant win EPL

CBN Retains Interest Rates at 26.5%

2027 Presidency: Atiku appears before ADC screening committee

Singer Chike drops new song Pity My Soul amid controversy with Frank Edoho

NDLEA smashes cartel, arrests Mexicans, seize N480bn worth drugs

2026 Hajj: Temperature may hit 47C, Saudi warns pilgrims

Cubana Chief Priest: Tinubu doesnt trust me because of Obi

Banditry: Were ready to deploy warriors Gani Adams

NAHCON deploys cloud-based call centre for pilgrims

2027 Presidency: Obi downplays Jonathan factor, says Nigeria is his focus

APC Primaries: Incumbent Senators Lose return tickets in Ondo

Lalong survives as other Plateau senators, 4 reps lose return tickets

Father: Ill never forgive teacher who raped my daughters

Nigeria and the crisis of performative patriotism

Police officer killed in Kano thugs clash months before retirement

2027: Grassroots movement endorses Tinubu

Nigeria-US joint strikes kill 175 ISIS fighters, top commanders DHQ

No terrorist base in South-West forests, school attack isolated DHQ

ASUU urges federal, state govts to fulfil 2025 agreement

FG: Tax reform anchored on fairness, equity

How EFCC arrested convicted ex-minister, Mamman

Ill never forgive schoolteacher for allegedly raping my daughters

You Must Reject Corruption, NBA Committee Chair Warns lawyers

BLUEPRINT       

Gunmen abduct 2 CRIN staff in Oyo

Nigeria: Tinubu orders full digitalisation of MDAs

Aig-Imoukhuede calls for smarter, transparent, results-driven collaboration between government, private sector

Nigerias internal security architecture undergoing most ambitious transformation in decades Interior Minister

2027 presidential election: Labour Party scribe petitions screening committee over aspirants eligibility

2027 elections: Kaduna assembly speaker, deputy, majority leader secure APC consensus tickets

2027 elections: Jock scores 6,206 votes to emerge PDP flag bearer for Jaba/Zango-Kataf Reps seat

42 years after, UN envoy Jimoh Ibrahim directs Nigerian mission to open account with UBA in New York

2027 election: Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary in Lagos

Presidency pushes RegTech as tool for financial inclusion, trusted digital economy

Yobe governorship aspirant dismisses withdrawal rumours, vows to stay in APC race

2027 election: Uduaghan emerges APC candidate for Warri North constituency

BN retains interest rate at 26.5%

Group plans campus outreach to promote Renewed Hope Agenda

Edo NUJ threatens legal action over alleged 100m bribery report

2027 presidential election: Hayatudeen, Atiku speak ahead of ADC primaries

Navy intensifies anti-oil theft operations, recovers over 531,000 litres of illegal crude

NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth syndicate, seizes N480bn drugs

Osimhen returns, NPFL stars in as Chelle names Super Eagles for Unity Cup, Portugal, Poland

ICPC, stakeholders advocate anti-corruption studies in Law training

Group kicks against sachet alcohol ban

FG not committed to tackling challenges confronting Nigerian universities ASUU

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