Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 23 May 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH       

Trump directs Nigerians, others applying for green cards to visit home countries

US intelligence chief resigns, cites husbands cancer diagnosis

Yobe philanthropist sponsors 100 couples mass wedding

Oyo schools kidnap: Terrorists open talks, give condition

Why we want Nigerians in American politics – US community leader

Resignation gamble backfires for ex-ministers Adelabu, Tuggar, Alkali

Peter Mbah emerges Enugu APC governorship candidate

2027: IPAC hails courts nullification of INEC deadlines

Akume warns against divisions after APC primaries in Benue

ADC claims intimidation as ICPC denies Aregbesola, party leaders access to El-Rufai

Anambra APC pledges strong turnout for presidential primary

Fubara says political developments wont stop Rivers projects

Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara, Plateau farmers get credit support to boost yields

Court sentence man to death for killing 62-year-old woman in Osun

FG pushes for stronger implementation of Nigerias migration policies

TCN seeks community collaboration to tackle vandalisation of power infrastructure

Soldiers foil militia attack on Benue APC primaries, arrest suspect

NDC unveils 20-member panel for governorship, NAssembly primaries

Oborevwori rallies Delta APC to deliver votes for Tinubu

FIFA introduces sign language broadcasts for 2026 World Cup match

THISDAY    

NPA Boss Raises Concern Over Outdated Port Infrastructure in West, Central Africa

Lawyers Say Court Nullification of INEC Timetable Opens Defection Opportunity

Opah, Galadima, Salihu, Wadada Win Abia, Adamawa, Kwara, Nasarawa APC Guber Tickets

Supreme Court Voids Parts of NIWA Act, Restrains FG from Controlling Waterfront Lands in States

In Fuel Import Licence Dispute, NNPC Accuses Dangote Refinery of Seeking Monopoly

FG Allays Fears of AI Public Service Job Displacements

Financial Times Recognition: Heirs Holdings Scaling Global Validation of African Corporate Excellence

Ijaws, Urhobos Laud INEC Over Final Warri Delineation

APC Releases Procedures for Presidential Primary

Obanikoro: Well Hold Transparent APC Guber Primary in Kwara Today

NEMA Launches Disaster Preparedness Campaign in Bauchi

Nigeria Seeks Stronger Cross-Border Cooperation to Tackle Regional Crimes, Boost Integration

Report: Current Govt Added More Debt in Two Years Than Nigeria Accumulated in 55 Years

UK Special Envoy Concludes Nigeria Visit, Calls for Greater Religious Tolerance

Eko, Ikeja, Abuja Lead as Discos Meter 241,590 Customers in 2 Months

PIA: NMDPRA Engages Stakeholders on Operationalisation of MHCDT for Sustained Host Community Development

NIMASA: FG Boosts Blue Economy with New 492 Maritime Security Personnel

Cuba Condemns U.S. Accusation Against Ral Castro, Defends 1996 Airspace Action

NLNG Train 7: Catalyst for Nigerian Content, Industrial Growth, Says Falade

Tinubu to Flag-off AU Combined Maritime Task Force to Strengthen Maritime Security in Gulf of Guinea

UNESCO Cultural Diversity Day: Nigeria, Korea Deepen Cultural Ties as Stakeholders Urge Youths to Preserve Heritage

IEI Floats N17.5bn Public Offer to Boost Capital Base, Operations, Others

Peter Obi: We Need to Be Decisive to Secure Schools, Society from Terrorism, Others

PDP Denies Preventing Presidential Aspirants from Picking Nomination Forms

Report: Broader AI Adoption Could Boost Nigerias GDP by $22bn by 2035

SUN           

Nigerian Navy to deploy high-tech surveillance to combat piracy, oil theft

ADC: Court strikes out suspension suit against Kingibe

More reactions trail judgment on INEC timetable nullification

FG verifies over 200 constituency projects across Nigeria

Lagos records 61.5% WASSCE pass rate, spends 1.4bn on student fees

ASUU Nsukka warns FG against further delay in implementing 2025 deal

National Assembly regulating 2027 elections was a mistake Tietie

FG urged to review pipeline deal over valuation concerns

Nigerian Navy builds five vessels to curb maritime crime

Peter Obi calls for decisive action to secure schools, society

Fubara made mistake buying second-term form Okolugbo

345,375 Delta APC members affirm Oborevwori as 2027 guber candidate

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Super Eagles face tough road, but well qualify Eguavoe

Why the 2026 World Cup could break internet records

CBN gives banks more time as legal hurdles stall recapitalisation

305th MPC: Why CBN chose rate stability despite global volatility

IATA to Africa, Europe: Reform aviation policies or risk economic failure

Keyamo woos global financiers, stakeholders, says Nigeria open for aviation business

Ebola containment measures now active across all airports FAAN

DisCos meter 241,590 customers in 2 months NERC

Centenary City targets global investment, records 47% infrastructure progress

Nigeria recorded zero piracy incidents in 4 years FG

FG sells N829bn in treasury bills as investors rush 1-year savings option

GUARDIAN    

How seniority question deepened Nigeria’s 1966 crisis — Gowon

Disquiet in APC over outcome of primaries

Supreme Court sacks Gabam as SDP national chairman

Why Niger Delta must transition from oil to social impact – Alamieyeseigha

AFC commits US$100m to accelerate Africa’s digital industrialisation

‘Increased industries’ digitisation could trigger tax revenue by N1.6tr by 2028’

Delta 2027: Oborevwori consolidates APC ahead of polls

FG distributes $6m maternal, newborn care equipment to health facilities

NMA denies rumored suspension of CBA negotiations for health sector

Telecom policy review may earn FG N1.6tr revenue, create 2m jobs

Judiciary is the greatest challenge to credible elections in Nigeria – Izunwa

VANGUARD           

Right to strike: Labour hails ICJ ruling as a triumph for freedom, justice

Memoirs: How I confronted Joe Garba on his plot to overthrow me — Gowon

Ijaw republic, two states, 24 LGs: INC sets fierce agenda for next 5 years

EBOLA: Airlines warned against transporting suspected cases

Insecurity: Yorubaland unsafe, terrorist cells spreading; I have solution – Gani Adams

Residents burn Ebola tents after hospital refuses release of victims body

Gani Adams to S-West govs, monarchs: Time to wage war against kidnapping is now

You should be more focused on helping a cheating partner Actor Etim Effiong

Court grants CBN sole ownership of eNaira platform

NDC unveils 20-member screening cttee for gov, NASS primaries

Lekki, Lagos Island top crime hotspots in Lagos, 35,000 criminal cases hit courts

Gunmen Abduct medical worker, wife in Kogi

Court declines to uphold Senator Kingibes suspension, awards her N20m

LASCOPA raises alarm over adulterated palm oil across Lagos markets

Court remands man over alleged forgery of deceased lawyers seal, signature

Dont rely on certificates; acquire digital skills to excel, Otti tasks Abia youths

   LEADERSHIP         

Lagos Records 35,461 Cases, Lekki Tops Crime Hotspots In 3 Years

Troops Arrest Alleged Female Boko Haram Collaborator In Borno

Court Rejects Bid By Terror Suspect To Travel Abroad For Medical Checkup

APC In Delta Will Deliver 390,000 Votes For Tinubu – Oborevwori

Putin Orders Retaliatory Action After Deadly Drone Strike On Hostel In Luhansk

ATAF-Backed Tax Audits Yield $907.8m In Assessments

Youth Party Disowns Court Case Against INEC, Says It Was Unauthorised

ADC Accuses ICPC of Denying Access To El-Rufai, Warns Against Intimidation

APC Must Remain One Family, Akume Tells Benue Members

NDC Reps Ask INEC To Obey Court Ruling On 2027 Timetable

  DAILY TRUST     

Nigerians affected as Trump orders green card applicants to visit home countries

ADC Leaders: How ICPC denied us access to El-Rufai

APC primaries: Nwoko insists he defeated Okowa

NSCDC arrests 5 suspected motorcycle thieves in Gombe

IPAC describes verdict on INEC timetable as victory for democracy

You Lead a Government of Catastrophe, Kenneth Okonkwo blasts Tinubu

EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N3.5m Job Scam in Gombe

13 parties sign peace accord ahead of Ekiti govship poll

No candidate can win presidential election without Northern Region Dalung

Oil prices rise over stalled US-Iran peace talks

CBN, banks partner Mastercard, Yellow Card on stablecoin payment

Assailants kill man 4 months after wedding in Niger

Navy builds 5 indigenous ships locally

AUTHORITY    

Troops in fierce gun duel with fleeing bandits, several reportedly neutralised in Zamfara

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno

Hayatu-Deen Challenges Atiku, Amaechi to publicly endorse ADC Code of Ethics

Ekiti, Osun Governorship elections litmus test for 2027 INEC Chairman

APC: Momoh seeks unity, massive support for Tinubu ahead of presidential primary

Araraumes victory at the APC senatorial primary election: A resurgence of political structure in Imo North

NITDA to Partner NUJ FCT to Counter Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Elections

  

 

                                         

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