Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 31 May 2026

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines
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2026 World Cup: US bans drones over stadiums, fan zones

S
upreme Court okays NIMASAs appeal against initial judgement in case transfer

FG unveils 145 ambulances to boost emergency healthcare nationwide

Nigerian equities market returns to bullish run, gains N414bn

Breaking: Makinde emerges APM presidential candidate, receives certificate of return

Breaking: Turaki-led PDP faction names Jonathan presidential candidate for 2027 elections

2026 FIFA U20 World Cup: Nigerias Flamingos seek to complete job vs Guinea in Ikenne

2026 World Cup: Iran raises fresh alarm over visa delay

Increase minimum wage to N100,000, Nigerian governors appeal to Tinubu

Yobe: How Bunis administration transformed agriculture, security, infrastructure in 7 years SSG

Lagos: Lone crash k!lls driver on Oshodi -Apapa expressway

Ogbomoso school attack: Oyo NUT plans school shutdown, statewide rallies

Independent assessment ranks BPP among Nigerias top reform agencies, hails Adedokun

Lawmakers, Niger Delta leaders seek national honour for Tompolo, pass confidence vote on Tantita

Breaking: Atikus ex-aide, Abbas emerges ADP presidential candidate

Build a nation where citizens live peacefully, prosper, Oba Olaitan tells leaders

2027 elections:Anambra taxes Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others N50m before displaying campaign posters

Police uncover kidnap network, recover ransom bag in Seriki fulanis compound

3 lives lost in separate Kano well mishaps

Fresh counter-terror gains show Tinubus resolve Group

Insecurity: APC blasts Makinde over comment on state police establishment

Ghana parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ bill

2027: Anambra imposes N50m campaign permit fee on presidential candidates

Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese builds 20 solar-powered houses for banditry victims

Three years on, Mbahs tomorrow is here mantra gains traction in Enugu Nwaokobia

Nigeria deepens trade and security ties with Cte dIvoire

Health: Tinubu commissions landmark projects across Nigeria

Tinubu defends reform at third anniversary celebration

Trump to feature on proposed new $250 note

WAEC disowns fake letter on deployment of security personnel for WASSCE

Insecurity: Wike warns hotel owners, event centres, others against illegal businesses

Relief as NCDC reports drop in Lassa fever cases

Third anniversary: Tinubu has demonstrated purposeful leadership despite challenges NCPC boss

Tinubu commissions ultra-modern healthcare complex at FMC Abuja

LEADERSHIP      
NDC Affirms Obi Presidential Candidate For 2027 Polls Amid Drama
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol To N1,250, Diesel N1,700

Oil Prices Record Sharp Weekly Decline on US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes

Obi Nominates KwanKwaso As Running Mate

NAFDAC Shuts 16 Sachet Water Factories in Rivers Over Unwholesome Practices

ADC Calls El-Rufai Prisoner Of Conscience, Demands His Released

Tinubu Has Turned Nigerians Into Beggars, Says Zamfara NLC Chairman

FUTO Student’s Death In Man O’ War Custody Triggers Campus Protests

JUST-IN: Ex-DHQ Spokesman Kidnapped In Katsina

Goodluck Jonathan Disowns Fake Instagram Account

Cholera Deaths Hit 37 In Borno, Over 3,000 Cases Recorded

Army’s Ban On Biafra Memorial Prayers Provocative — Ejimakor

NSC, EFCC Join Forces To Champion Integrity In Nigeria’s Sports

FG Implements Harmonisation Of Pension

JUST–IN: Jonathan Named PDP Faction’s Presidential Candidate In Absentia

33 Suspects Arraigned Over Alleged Beheading Of 4 Villagers In Ebonyi

HURIWA Gives Tinubu 24-Hour Ultimatum To Rescue Abducted Oyo Pupils,Teachers

PUNCH       
Obi accepts NDC ticket, vows to end insecurity, fix power
Bandits kill councilor, director for allegedly paying Lakurawa terrorists

Atiku slams Tinubu, Wike over blocked PDP event in Abuja

Ex-England star Sterling arrested on drug-driving allegation

(UPDATED): PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties

Police arrest robbery, cult suspect in Enugu, recover fake gun, others

Sanwo-Olu leads APC flag bearers to Tinubu, pledges grassroots mobilisation

NNPP shelves presidential ticket, eyes opposition alliance

ADC demands El-Rufais release, declares him prisoner of conscience

2027: ZLP presidential candidate vows to crush insecurity, end corruption

Police arrest two over attempted theft of two-week-old baby in Abia

Two die as car plunges into Oyo river

Osun NNPP concedes 50% of legislative tickets to female candidates

2027: Action Alliance picks presidential candidate

Anambra directs mortuary operators to register, renew licences

Makinde emerges APM presidential candidate

UCL final: Meet the referee, others as PSG, Arsenal confirm starting line up

Nigerians seeking credible alternative, ADC must not fail them David Mark

Kalu applauds Tinubus courage, rallies support for Renewed Hope agenda

MASSOB hails South-East sit-at-home compliance for Biafra Day

Tinubu kept subsidy removal plan top secret to avoid persuasion Shettima

PSG attack meets Arsenal defence in UCL final showdown in Budapest

NNPC revenue hit N4.97tn in April

Abia monarch sues for peace after final-year student nurse death

No official announcement yet, NDC dismisses fake Enugu primary results

Navy completes abandoned housing project in Lagos

Ndigbo need Nigerians, Nigerians need Ndigbo Soludo

Sri Lankas top monk suspended over alleged child sex abuse

Opposition, Edo trade words over stampede at Childrens Day event

French philosopher Edgar Morin dies at 104

Borno records 37 deaths, over 3,000 cholera cases

We expected riots, NGF chairman recalls anxiety over Tinubus subsidy removal

Amnesty trains 30 youths to defend human rights in Cross River

JUST IN: PDP faction declares Jonathan presidential candidate in absentia

Uzodimma rates Tinubu 100%, says administration saved Nigeria from collapse

Nigerian Catholic priest convicted in US for sexually assaulting women under spiritual care

NUT urges swift rescue of kidnapped Oyo teachers, students

Govs considering N100,000 new national minimum wage NGF

THISDAY   
Regimental Discipline Fatality: Navy Dismisses Social Media Narrative, Warns Against Misinformation
IGP Approves Promotion Of 17,952 Officers Nationwide
Nigeria

N5.7m Cyber Fraud: NPF-NCCC Apprehends Suspect, Aliyu Mohammed

WAEC Disowns Fake Letter on Deployment of Security Personnel to Examination Centres

Troops Eliminate Five Terrorists, Rescue 31 Abducted Victims in Zamfara, Katsina

Community Raises Alarm Over Impending Flood, Asksfor Govts Intervention

Nigerian Correctional Service Denies Alleged Robbery of Kuje Inmate

FG Unveils Polio Emergency Operations Centre in Katsina

Nigeria Backs Trumps Trade-Driven Economic Partnership, Says Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim

SUN       
Procurement inflated quotations draining FGs budget CPA

FG confirms Adesokan as substantive NCAN president

Arsenal vs PSG: Five key talking points ahead of Champions League showdown

Elite clubs win UCL Jamie Carragher challenges Arsenal ahead of PSG clash

You cant determine which organisation is illegal Atikus aide tells Wike

Team offered 400m for Messi Ex-Barca president

Tinubu commissions record health facilities across Nigeria as part of thirdanniversary programme

LP celebrates Gov. Otti, says he remains best leader ever

Three years after, Tinubu yet to convince Nigerians of recovery despite reforms Denga

Take ownership of our achievements, Gov Mbah charges Enugu people

Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era Gbenga Hashim

Unity Cup Final: Chelle confident of Nigeria retaining trophy

Farouk Arisekola-Alao fetes 3SC on CAF Confederation Cup qualification

FG commissions Rolling Energy high-capacity CNG booster station in Abuja

NAMA defends MD over retirees entitlements, misconduct allegation

Oyo terror attacks: Negotiate with our kidnappers, abducted principal begs Tinubu, Makinde in fresh video

Tinubu: Fuel subsidy removal averted Nigerias bankruptcy

Father of Calabar explosion survivor cries for help

Insecurity: CAN urges Nigerians not to lose hope, backs Tinubus efforts

Cross River: Obidient Movement raises the alarm over plot to scuttle zoning arrangement

FCTA threatens to revoke titles of event centres, hotels used by illegal organisations

Women group commits to better life for vulnerable people

CISLAC: Tinubus three years marked by necessary reforms but

Otuaro: Tinubu has set Nigeria on path of economic recovery

Adamawa police rescue kidnap victim, kill two suspects, recover AK-47 rifles

15-year-old girl goes missing at Umuahia estate

Insecurity in South West: We need governors approval to fight bandits -Gani Adams

Ogun: Fulani leader, son nabbed for kidnapping, others escape

 VANGUARD  
         
NDC confirms Peter Obi as presidential candidate; ADC declares El-Rufai prisoner of conscience
2027 Presidency: Peter Obi picks Kwankwaso as running mate

Breaking: PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title

AIG Zone 9, Kanayo Uzuegbu, dies after battle with cancer

Gov Otti emerges unopposed for 2nd term

Convention chaos: Turaki-led PDP alleges intimidation

Abaribe secures LP ticket for 6th term bid; Nwokocha, Ogah, others emerge

ADC declares El-Rufai prisoner of conscience, demands immediate release

Labour Party adopts Okereke as 2027 presidential candidate

US deports new group of West Africans to Ghana

Osun 2026: APC didnt authorise insults against civil servants National Scribe

Monthly sanitation exercise has come to stay Lagos govt declares

NUT urges speedy rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N1,250/litre

Court sustains nullification of APC congresses that produced Okocha, others

NNPCL revenue jumps to 4.971trn in April

Biafra Day: Onitsha, Nnewi record widespread compliance with sit-at-home

Oyo kidnap: Federal control of security has left me incapacitated Makinde

NDC debunks fake primary election results circulating on social media

Thugs invade PDP convention, assault journalists; Jonathan named presidential candidate

2027: Ogun needs leader with deep roots, genuine commitment Adebutus camp

Ogun 2027: Ill run all-inclusive, transparent, people-driven govt APMs Babajide

Political parties failing democratic standards in primaries PAACA

Divorce was made under duress, man asks Sharia Court to return ex-wife

2027: Makinde gets nod from Swest states for APM presidential ticket

Nigerian Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in US

Atikus ex-aide Abbas emerges ADP presidential candidate

Ex-President Jonathan warns against fake Instagram account

Bode George, others suspension necessary to protect PDP identity Party chairman

Borno: Cholera outbreak kills 37, 3000 infected

No plans to affirm Jonathan as presidential candidate Wike-backed PDP

Operatives arrest kidnap plotter, terror suspect in Plateau

Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: The Chivalrous Knights of Jordan ready for global stage

US sanctions Iranian buyers of military technology

DAILY TRUST     
US jury finds Nigerian priest guilty of sexual assault

PSG beat Arsenal to retain Champions League title

Hardship: Were considering N100,000 Minimum Wage Governors

Yusuf Buhari Showers Praises On Mother

How Kidnappers abducted retired General, Wife in broad daylight

PHOTOS: How police barricaded proposed venue of Jonathans ratification after Wikes threat

Battle line drawn: Ex-Dep. Gov. vows to unseat Gov. Yusuf

Jonathan absent as Turaki-led PDP ratifies him presidential candidate

Makinde clinches APM presidential ticket

Man Who killed Okada Rider Arrested in Edo

We Remain Committed to Protecting Nigeria Defence Minister

Gov Yusuf approves N21.9bn for rehabilitation of water plants

JUST IN: Why I allowed NDC Offer Gawuna My Ticket Kano Senator

Police recover stolen motorcycles, rustled cattle in Jigawa

Troops kill 5 bandits, rescue 31 victims in Zamfara, Katsin

Appeal Court Sacks Wikes Backed APC Exco in Rivers

Tinubu launches 145 tricycle ambulances, others for emergency services

Oyo kidnapping: Peace Corps seeks officers deployment to schools

Nafiu-Bala Gombes case against Mark, Aregbesola reassigned to another judge

FG distributes 1.9m bags of fertiliser, others to farmers

Trial before polls: Primaries deepen 2027 concerns

FG holds onto tractors as hiring cost soar

16 feared dead as bandits attack Katsina village

A country without electricity

Babbar Ruga, where leprosy patients find succour

Mbahs Tomorrow Is Here Agenda Yielding Results in Enugu Nwaokobia

Direct primary is a boost to our democracy

INEC should be empowered to reject flawed primaries to save democracy Dukawa

Kogi Federal University secures N3bn to boost tech, academic excellence

PDP faction to ratify Jonathan as presidential candidate today

2027: DLA announces Samuel Memeh as presidential candidate

Katsina gets upgraded public health emergency centre

2027: Sokoto NDC Affirms Haido as guber candidate

Anger As Defence Minister Rates Tinubu 70% On Security

Uba Sani Chairs APC Governorship Campaign Council in Ekiti

Tinubu: Fuel subsidy removal saved Nigeria from Bankruptcy

Retired comptrollers sue interior Minister over unpaid entitlements

Alleged Assault: NBA Rejects Kwara NSCDC Officers Apology

2027 Poll: NRM picks female as presidential candidate

Yoruba Ronu Forum Knocks Tinubus Anniversary Speech, Demands Credible 2027 Polls

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