{"id":33115,"date":"2026-05-05T05:47:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T05:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33115"},"modified":"2026-05-05T05:47:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T05:47:50","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-5-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33115","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 5 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

US downs Iran missiles, drones, destroys six of Tehrans boats<\/p>\n

Iranian attacks caused no major damage in Hormuz, says Trump<\/p>\n

Soldier assaults TheCable journalist in Lagos traffic altercation
\nConsensus coup: Govs tighten grip on senate tickets, displace incumbents<\/p>\n

Wike PDP bloc rejects Makinde interim NWC, primaries schedule<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: FG seeks justice for slain Nigerians<\/p>\n

Hantavirus scare: WHO reports three deaths, launches emergency response<\/p>\n

FG loans N11.8bn to 6,842 tertiary institution workers
\nFinTech unveils Bitcoin-powered naira settlement platform<\/p>\n

Experts promote rabbit value chain investment<\/p>\n

FG seeks joint action against disinformation, misinformation<\/p>\n

Two dead as aircraft crashes into building in Brazil<\/p>\n

American pop star Britney Spears admits to reckless driving<\/p>\n

Lebanese president insists on ceasefire before Israel meeting<\/p>\n

Dickson defends NDC registration, dismisses irregularities allegations<\/p>\n

Evidence shows West African citizens reject military rule Abbas<\/p>\n

World Bank selects Abia for $700m water project<\/p>\n

South Africa hikes fuel prices as global oil crisis deepens<\/p>\n

Doctors threaten strike over colleagues abduction<\/p>\n

Kano gov to swear in new deputy governor Tuesday<\/p>\n

NDC elects CRiver executives, backs Obi, Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Makinde-backed PDP releases timetable for 2027 elections, candidate nomination<\/p>\n

Return home, cancel trips, protect Nigerians in SAfrica, Ezekwesili tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Xenophobic attacks: FG seeks justice, safety for Nigerians in South Africa<\/p>\n

EFCC arraigns ex-Skye Bank chair over alleged N15.6bn fraud<\/p>\n

NNPC signs China MoU to restart, expand Port Harcourt, Warri refineries<\/p>\n

German mother jailed after locking daughter away for seven years<\/p>\n

Sowore tackles Elumelu for using police to arrest content creators<\/p>\n

NDA warns Kaduna residents ahead of live-fire exercise<\/p>\n

Canada targets 20,000 workers for permanent residence in 2026<\/p>\n

THISDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Xenophobia: Nigeria Tightens Diplomatic Pressure on South Africa Over Protests<\/p>\n

NUPRC: 300 Firms Jostling for 50 Oil Blocks in Ongoing Licensing Round<\/p>\n

To Revive Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries NNPC Signs MoU with Two Chinese Firms<\/p>\n

ALAT at 9: Wema Bank Celebrates Nine Years of Redefining Digital Banking in Nigeria<\/p>\n

DSS Arraigns Chidiebere Justice Mark for Alleged Cybercrime<\/p>\n

PDP NEC Returns Turaki, Arapaja as Interim Leaders, Is-sues Election Guidelines<\/p>\n

Again, APC Extends Deadlines for Sale and Forms Submission, Adjusts Screening Dates<\/p>\n

2023 Elections: Court Rules against INEC, Upholds Voter\u2019s Right to \u2018Vote Must Count\u2019<\/p>\n

EFCC Arraigns Ex-SKye Bank MD, Tunde Ayeni, over Alleged N15.6bn Fraud<\/p>\n

NNPC Signs MoU for Restart, Expansion of Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries<\/p>\n

Five Kwara PDP Guber Aspirants Agree on Consensus Arrangement<\/p>\n

Group Queries FGs Failure to Upload 2026 Budget, Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum<\/p>\n

Gov Eno Creates Aviation and Airport Devt Ministry<\/p>\n

DSS Arraigns Chidiebere Justice Mark for Alleged Cybercrime<\/p>\n

Anyaoku Leads Conversations on Crisis Mgtat the Dukes Masterclass<\/p>\n

Alleged False Claim: DSS Asks Court to Dismiss Sowores No-Case Submission<\/p>\n

SUN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visa approval for Nigerians not final US explains security vetting<\/p>\n

Protesters storm Federal High Court over deregistration of opposition parties<\/p>\n

Tinubu okays deployment of four new perm secs to key offices<\/p>\n

NYSC releases passing-out date for Batch A Stream II<\/p>\n

World Press Freedom: Journalists are indispensable partners in womens rights, welfare minister<\/p>\n

Why my rift with Wizkid is for life Seun Kuti<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>GUARDIAN\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

NDLEA cracks down on drug rings around BUK, arrests six<\/p>\n

Poor diagnosis, soaring inhaler costs, pollution trigger deadly asthma surge<\/p>\n

\u2018Obi\u2019s entry into NDC will strengthen efforts to dislodge APC\u2019<\/p>\n

Stakeholders seek coal-powered electricity supply in Enugu<\/p>\n

Ijaw, Urhobo threaten to disrupt elections in Warri over ward allocation row<\/p>\n

Ground handlers issue final 72hrs notice to airlines over N9b debt<\/p>\n

Kidnappers torture 13 abducted Cross River youths, demand N10m ransom<\/p>\n

2027: APC Lawmakers battle rejection amid consensus arrangement in Kano<\/p>\n

PDP: Why Lamido tagged Supreme Court victory painful<\/p>\n

Telcos explain service disruptions as Nigerians consume 4m terabytes of data<\/p>\n

VANGUARD\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz<\/p>\n

FG, SSANU, NASU meeting ends in deadlock, continues Tuesday<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: FG demands probe into killing of Nigerians in S\u2019Africa<\/p>\n

Video: Plotters admit to planning coup against Tinubu in court<\/p>\n

\u2018NDC updated earlier application; ignore propaganda,\u2019 Dickson tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

FG, striking varsity workers\u2019 talks deadlock as shutdown worsens nationwide<\/p>\n

Chinese firms to operate Warri, Port Harcourt refineries \u2014 NNPC<\/p>\n

16 killed in attacks on Katsina villages, Plateau communities<\/p>\n

How disgruntled colonel built secret military network in failed coup plot against Tinubu
\nVideo: Plotters admit to planning coup against Tinubu in court<\/p>\n

A war in Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a choke point so critical that one misstep could rattle every economy on
\nStrait of Hormuz impasse: Iran warns seafarers amid US effort to escort stranded ships<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: FG demands probe into killing of Nigerians in S\u2019Africa<\/p>\n

Registration: Dickson kicks as Ardo vows court action, faults INEC on NDC<\/p>\n

Troops intercept ammunition courier, recover 250 rounds in Abuja<\/p>\n

Lagos Trade Fair complex shut as one dies, 3 injured during fracas<\/p>\n

Heavy rain disrupts power supply in Enugu, MEDL apologises<\/p>\n

UAE announces all schools returning to remote learning<\/p>\n

NDC updated earlier application; ignore propaganda, Dickson tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

Accord tackles AGF over de-registration push<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: Senate Leader defends consensus option<\/p>\n

At 86, Westerhof wishes to be 100<\/p>\n

Former NUJ Chairman emerges Nasarawa NDC Chairman<\/p>\n

US forces destroy six Iran boats, down missiles and drones US admiral<\/p>\n

SSANU, NASU strike grounds varsities nationwide, Unimaid postpones exams<\/p>\n

BOOT Party fixes N5m presidential form, unveils Trust Before Ticket system<\/p>\n

Abaribe reportedly defects from ADC to Labour Party<\/p>\n

FG raises alarm over fake news, seeks stronger media collaboration<\/p>\n

2027 polls: Why Nwoko is better representing Delta North than Okowa Oganah<\/p>\n

Alleged 15.66bn Fraud: Ex-Skye Bank chairman remanded in Kuje prison<\/p>\n

FG demands probe into deaths of Nigerians in South Africa<\/p>\n

2027: Tinubu rejects lobbyists pushing for Desmond Elliots 4th term Sources<\/p>\n

Why I turned down INEC youth ambassador role Gov Amuneke<\/p>\n

Iran Guards deny any commercial ships crossed Strait of Hormuz<\/p>\n

PDP will produce next president Makinde<\/p>\n

ADC fixes May 24 for presidential primary<\/p>\n

Senate holds Public Hearing on Revenue Institute Bill<\/p>\n

Xenophobic attacks in South Africa constitute infringements on rights of Nigerians<\/p>\n

Finding fuel was a problem Davido explains after missing show<\/p>\n

Court okays hearing of suit seeking reopening of probe into Mohbads death<\/p>\n

Protests rock Calabar over death of UNICROSS students, driver<\/p>\n

Iran threatens to attack US forces in Hormuz after Trumps escort plan<\/p>\n

\u00a0 <\/strong>LEADERSHIP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Iran Strikes Ships, Sets UAE Oil Port Ablaze Amid Hormuz Escalation<\/p>\n

Africa Must Act Fast Against Xenophobia In South Africa\u2013ADSC<\/p>\n

We won\u2019t Surrender Party structure To Kwankwaso \u2014 Kano NDC chairman<\/p>\n

Family Begs Tony Elumelu To Forgive Teen Arrested Over False Post<\/p>\n

Ayade Kicks As Tinubu \u2018Asked Him To Step Down\u2019 From 2027 Senate Race<\/p>\n

NNPC Signs MoU with Chinese Firms for Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries Restart<\/p>\n

Telecom Firms Credit Subscribers Amid Lingering Network Crisis<\/p>\n

Federal Gov\u2019t Kicks Over Rising Xenophobic Tensions Against Nigerians In South Africa<\/p>\n

NGX Regulation Recovers Over N500m For Investors<\/p>\n

\u200eCourt Okays Hearing Of Suit To Reopen The Probe Of Mohbad\u2019s Death \u200e<\/p>\n

Wike-backed PDP Dismisses Makinde-Supported NEC Meeting<\/p>\n

NNPC\u2019s Federation Account Remittance Rises 60% To N2.88trn In March<\/p>\n

Atiku\u2019s Media Aide Shaibu Alleges Funding Bwala\u2019s Lifestyle, Threatens To Expose Earnings<\/p>\n

2027: Turaki Says PDP Will Field Presidential Candidate Who\u2019ll Win for Nigeria<\/p>\n

Makinde Defends PDP NEC Meeting, Says Turaki-Led Interim Committee Is Legitimate<\/p>\n

Ex-IGP Alkali-Baba Returns APC Governorship Forms for Yobe, Pledges Security<\/p>\n

\u2018PDP Will Produce Nigeria\u2019s Next President\u2019, Says Makinde<\/p>\n

Activists Protest, Demand Release Of Blogger \u2018Justice Crack\u2019 Over Cybercrime Charges<\/p>\n

Ekiti 2026: INEC Tells Voters To Resist Vote-buying<\/p>\n

Political Thugs Disrupt NDC Congress In Enugu<\/p>\n

Cash Outside Banks Decline to N5.19trn<\/p>\n

APC Subjected Nigerians To Worst Kind Of Hardship, Says Wabara-led PDP<\/p>\n

Iran Claims Strike On US Warship, America Denies Strait Incident<\/p>\n

Delta APC Disowns \u2018Fake\u2019 Consensus Candidates List, Warns Against Misinformation<\/p>\n

NDC Constitutes Adamawa Executive Council, Appoints Komsisiri As Chairman<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Policy Reforms Target Ports Dev\u2019t To Boost Regional Cargo Flows<\/p>\n

PDP Crisis: Turaki Group Emerges Interim Working Committee, Makinde Pledges Support<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s Ports Handle Just 25% of West Africa\u2019s Cargo Despite 60% GDP Share<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

After $2.39bn flop, NNPCL signs fresh contract for completion of PH, Warri refineries<\/p>\n

Wabara-led PDP appoints Turaki interim chair<\/p>\n

2 Killed, 32 Injured as Vehicle Rams into worshippers in Yobe<\/p>\n

Ex-rep Mailantarki declares for PDP govship in Gombe<\/p>\n

2027: Kwara PDP Governorship Aspirants Adopt Consensus<\/p>\n

Rivers: Police raid black spot, arrest 13 after assault on journalist<\/p>\n

Troops kill bandit kingpins Anaruwa, Gomina, 7 Others in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Ex-AGF Aondoakaaemerges PDP govship candidate in Benue<\/p>\n

Primaries: LP pegs presidential forms at 50m,releases timetable<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill five in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n

US lifts visa freeze on Nigerian doctors, others<\/p>\n

Cleric asks FG to Stop killings, ease suffering before 2027 elections<\/p>\n

Dont sell that land, Cleric kneels for Wike over Abuja recreation park<\/p>\n

Fintiri Accepts Calls to Contest Senate Seat, Pledges Continued Service<\/p>\n

Bandits kill 11 in Katsina reprisal attack<\/p>\n

Security Institute Gives Kudos To Kaduna Peace Model<\/p>\n

PDP Crisis: Wabara-led BoT holds NEC today, to appoint caretaker committee<\/p>\n

Flight disruptions rage amidst global jet fuel shortage<\/p>\n

Editors, SERAP urge FG to safeguard press freedom, tackle insecurity<\/p>\n

Bandits abduct 15 women, children in Katsina<\/p>\n

Investigate attacks on journalists, MRA urges FG<\/p>\n

Last minute rush as APC closes sale of forms today<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

ADC’s shadow sneaks into Obi, Kwankwaso’s NDC<\/p>\n

NNPC signs China deal to revive state refineries that swallowed $2.4bn<\/p>\n

Executive order lifts NNPC’s remittances to FAAC by 60%<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s oil wealth masks structural gaps, OPEC data shows<\/p>\n

Telcos recover over N2trn from borrowing crackdown as call restrictions persist<\/p>\n

Solar power ignites economic boom in Nigerian village that oil forgot<\/p>\n

Nigeria banking liquidity jump outpaces private sector credit expansion<\/p>\n

Man City\u2019s title hopes dented after stunning 3-3 draw at Everton<\/p>\n

Nigerian oil trader faces global asset freeze after $40m debt default<\/p>\n

2027: Makinde vows opposition won’t give up on democracy<\/p>\n

Flight cancellations loom as ground handlers shut down services on Thursday<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

2027: Many exit ADC in large numbers, Atikus camp pitch tent<\/p>\n

Firefighters Day: FFS boss tasks lawmakers on establishment of fire stations nationwide<\/p>\n

Ex-governor in pains over directive to drop Senate ambition<\/p>\n

Court fines varsity N5.8m for attempting to downgrade students degree<\/p>\n

Iran threatens attack on US forces in Strait of Hormuz<\/p>\n

Pope Leo set to meet US top official<\/p>\n

Why I declined INEC youth ambassador appointment Governor Amuneke<\/p>\n

Cybercrime: DSS docks Justice Crack over false claims on soldiers feeding<\/p>\n

Mohbad: Court fixes date for fresh probe<\/p>\n

Infidelity: Why I trust my husband Priscilla Ojo<\/p>\n

Ex-FCT task force leader becomes education ministers media aide<\/p>\n

Why I missed Lagos show Davido<\/p>\n

We have met all constitutional requirements Accord clears air on de-registration rumours<\/p>\n

Ogun: NANS elects new leadership amidst internal crises<\/p>\n

UK-based firm opens microfinance bank in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Cyberbullying: Court to rule on Sowores no-case submission<\/p>\n

Muri Ajaka apologises to Yahaya Bello, seeks unity in Kogi<\/p>\n

2027: Adamawa ADC holds stakeholders engagements, says party will be on ballot<\/p>\n

Chamber president urges youth to learn from elders to gain wisdom, preserve culture<\/p>\n

Well expell Bode George if he verbally attack Wike again Doherty<\/p>\n

2027: Again, APC extends deadline for sale, submission of forms<\/p>\n

Terrorists kill 11, abduct 15 women, children in fresh Katsina attacks<\/p>\n

Domestic equities remain bullish, gain 7.33% as market cap hits N155.994trn<\/p>\n

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