{"id":33129,"date":"2026-05-09T01:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33129"},"modified":"2026-05-09T01:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:02:10","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-9-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33129","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 9 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US fires on Iranian tankers as peace talks hang in balance<\/p>\n

Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire<\/p>\n

World peace endangered by international tensions, says Pope Leo<\/p>\n

Communities stranded after terrorists destroy police stations<\/p>\n

Nigerian to pay $1m fine for cutting trees<\/p>\n

Security forces kill five bandits, rescue 32 kidnap victims in Katsina<\/p>\n

Dont drag Otti into APC internal crisis, Abia LP warns<\/p>\n

Cut your coat according to size, Tinubus aide tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

13 arrested suspects innocent, says assaulted Rivers journalist<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspect as abducted Osun herdsman regains freedom<\/p>\n

NCDC intensifies surveillance as Hantavirus outbreak sparks global concern<\/p>\n

18 APC govs back Uzodimma, dismiss replacement speculation<\/p>\n

APC set to screen Senate, Reps aspirants in Abuja<\/p>\n

Fubara remains focused on governance, not 2027 politics Govt<\/p>\n

FRSC recorded 12% drop in road crash deaths in Q1 2026<\/p>\n

Nigeria safer from phone snatching than UK, Cameroon, Tinubus aide claims<\/p>\n

Nigeria may reject World Bank loans over delays Accountant General<\/p>\n

FG begins repayment of power sector debts, says Transcorp CEO<\/p>\n

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From volleyball to golf: New data reveals worlds 10 most-watched sports<\/p>\n

Mbappe, Tchouameni join Real Madrid training ahead of Clasico<\/p>\n

EPL: Arteta urges Arsenal focus on West Ham clash<\/p>\n

Zimbabwe to return land Mugabe seized from white farmers<\/p>\n

Police, JAMB bust tech-driven UTME fraud syndicate in Delta<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia denies US access for fresh Hormuz operation<\/p>\n

Federal High Court CJ approves 14 new judgesposting<\/p>\n

APC, Adeleke camps trade blame over billboard vandalism<\/p>\n

2027 eligibility: Court adjourns Jonathan disqualification suit to May 11<\/p>\n

Portable says he survived auto crash ahead of sons naming<\/p>\n

FCT CP promises confidentiality as personnel mental health assessment begins<\/p>\n

Collect your PVCs, NDDC boss urges students<\/p>\n

INEC opens online accreditation for June 20 bye-elections<\/p>\n

Oborevwori reshuffles cabinet as two commissioners resign<\/p>\n

Middle Belt stakeholders demand end to killings<\/p>\n

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

N20.3bn Dividend at 20th AGM<\/p>\n

11 Killed in Fresh Attack on Plateau Community<\/p>\n

Mbah, Other Stakeholders Hail Enugu Governorship Zoning Arrangement Since 1999<\/p>\n

Two Soldiers, Scores of Insurgents Killed as Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on Military Base in Magumeri<\/p>\n

ADC: Court Adjourns Gombe\u2019s Suit against David Mark-led Leadership Indefinitely<\/p>\n

Shettima: FG\u2019ll Support Speedy Passage Of Bill Seeking To Expand ICSAN\u2019s Mandate<\/p>\n

Court Dismisses Sowore\u2019s No-Case Submission in Cyberbullying Trial, Fixes May 19 to Open Defence<\/p>\n

Advocacy Group Faults Claims Linking Wunti to Senate Probe<\/p>\n

2027: APC Begins Screening of NAssembly Aspirants Ahead of Party Primaries<\/p>\n

Over 35m Candidates Wrote NECO Exams in 25 Years, As Ojerinde Bags Lifetime Achievement Award<\/p>\n

PCRC at 42: IGP Calls for Deeper Collaboration, Smarter Engagement to Enhance National Security<\/p>\n

Refineries: NUPENG Lauds NNPCs MoU With Chinese Firms, Seeks Openness<\/p>\n

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen Picks ADC Presidential Form, Promises End to Insecurity, Unemployment<\/p>\n

Tinubu, NASS Urged to Ratify Malabo Protocol to Strengthen Fight against Terrorism, Others<\/p>\n

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

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 100th Saudi Pro League goal<\/p>\n

Police, JAMB bust sophisticated UTME malpractice syndicate in Delta<\/p>\n

Retirement future of civil servants in 23 states uncertain, says PenCom<\/p>\n

FG urges World Bank to fast-track loan approvals for Nigeria<\/p>\n

SARS no longer exists in any form AIG Jimoh<\/p>\n

Practical solutions key to ending banditry Lawal<\/p>\n

2027: If they try to rig my votes, Ill go underground Aisha Yesufu<\/p>\n

Senate: Akpabio lacks moral ground for 8-year rule Oshiomhole<\/p>\n

2027: Im not leaving activism, advocacy Aisha Yesufu<\/p>\n

2027: North West govs bank on Tinubus infrastructural footprints<\/p>\n

Edo lawmakers join NDC, Dickson warns against transactional politics<\/p>\n

PSG tables 75millon for Osimhen<\/p>\n

IOC lifts ban on Belarus but Russia still suspended<\/p>\n

IMF fears AI cyber attacks could cripple global financial system<\/p>\n

FG launches ward-level plan to tackle economic crisis<\/p>\n

Customs, Yakubu Gowon University renew alliance to boost research, capacity building<\/p>\n

Investment concerns rise as Nigeria logs 280,000 data breaches in Q1<\/p>\n

Why we withheld dividend despite N1trn profit Access Holdings<\/p>\n

DMO: Total subscription for NTBs hit N2.41trn amid uncertainties<\/p>\n

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

ADC raise alarm over indefinite adjournment<\/p>\n

APC governors reaffirm support for Uzodimma amid leadership crisis<\/p>\n

Cross River Police disband RRS, set up new crack squad<\/p>\n

Plateau: Amnesty urges FG to end killings, terrorist attacks<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Military aware of Nigerians’ concerns, anxieties, expectations, says DHQ<\/p>\n

Nigeria risks digital exclusion without resilient tech ecosystem \u2014 CPN<\/p>\n

Police, JAMB bust UTME malpractice syndicate in Delta<\/p>\n

Court reaffirms $100m award against Chinese oil giant in OPL 471 dispute<\/p>\n

Prof. Abubakar seeks compulsory entrepreneurship curriculum for pupils<\/p>\n

Ogun targets 24-hour power, begins consumption audit<\/p>\n

Davido to be inducted into black music and entertainment walk of fame<\/p>\n

Nigeria dumps 3G network as China routes Internet traffic via country<\/p>\n

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

Ronaldo scores 100th Saudi goal as Al Nassr edge closer to league title<\/p>\n

US plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship<\/p>\n

\u2018Come seal our office if you can\u2019 \u2013 Turaki faction tells Wike<\/p>\n

APC govs divided over removal of Uzodimma as PGF Chairman<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Military eliminates terrorists, rescues 25 kidnapped victims<\/p>\n

Soaring jet-A1 costs push Rano Air to suspend routes<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: South Africa yet to sign Nigerians safety pact after six years Dabiri-Erewa<\/p>\n

7 best folding smartphones ranked<\/p>\n

Davido set to become Black Music Walk of Fame inductee<\/p>\n

Obis exit painful, but ADC is forging ahead Ndubuisi Nwobu<\/p>\n

Court adjourns ADC leadership suit indefinitely amid Gombes plea for case transfer<\/p>\n

NLC rallies South African labour leaders against xenophobic attacks<\/p>\n

2027: Reps deputy speaker never endorsed Otti Abia APC<\/p>\n

Police, JAMB smash UTME malpractice syndicate in Delta<\/p>\n

Bianca Ojukwu assumes office as foreign affairs minister<\/p>\n

Anti-Tinubu Post: Youve a case to answer, court tells Sowore<\/p>\n

Lagos Assembly moves to harmonise taxes, end levy collection<\/p>\n

Buratai backs sons political ambition, says youth should realise their dreams<\/p>\n

Peter Mbah emerges new PGF Chairman<\/p>\n

Parents protest non accreditation of dentistry programme in UNIUYO<\/p>\n

JAMB extends 2026 DE registration deadline to May 22<\/p>\n

ADC: Nafiu-Bala Gombe seeks transfer of case against Mark, Aregbesola<\/p>\n

Nigerian mother loses 6-yr-old daughter after fall from 28th-floor apartment in Canada<\/p>\n

2027: Jonathan asks court to throw out suit challenging eligibility<\/p>\n

Unpaid Tax: IRS seals Psychiatric Hospital, Basin Authority in Calabar<\/p>\n

2027: Youth group embarks on counter protest against Delta lawmakers anti-protesters<\/p>\n

What to know about court martial over 2025 coup plot<\/p>\n

2027: Nigeria needs unity, not political division Kwankwasiyya movement<\/p>\n

Primaries: APC receives two petitions against Varsity don<\/p>\n

Troops crush terrorists in Zamfara, recover Weapons<\/p>\n

Asaba airport enhances operations with smart parking system<\/p>\n

Richard Akinnola flays CDHR faction over comments on SERAP\/ DSS court judgement<\/p>\n

OAU alumni celebrate Dele Momodu, reinforce educations role in cultural leadership<\/p>\n

Nigerians, South Africans trade words over Ayra Starr, Tyla debate<\/p>\n

Taraba Central: I did not buy nomination forms to step down for anyone Bodejo<\/p>\n

NMA president advocates strategy to check brain drain, promises better deals for doctors<\/p>\n

FG frowns at use of wrong appellation for Tinubu<\/p>\n

SAfrica court overturns vote quashing impeachment proceedings against Ramaphosa<\/p>\n

Mohbads father wants my sons DNA test to return negative Widow<\/p>\n

Come seal our office if you can Turaki faction tells Wike<\/p>\n

Screening: APC receives petition against Ekiti senator<\/p>\n

NNPC-Chinese refinery partnership ll boost energy security CSO<\/p>\n

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

Jonathan Challenges Suit Over His Eligibility For 2027 Election<\/p>\n

Wike-Backed PDP Says Certified True Copy Not Officially Released By Supreme Court<\/p>\n

African Businesses Risk Collapse Without Strong Institutions \u2014 Experts<\/p>\n

Nigeria Calls For Increased Investment In Migrant Protection At UN Forum<\/p>\n

Primary: APC Screens Bago, Alia, Uba, Others For Governorship<\/p>\n

IGP Orders Probe Into Allegations Linking Police Officers To Activist Dadiyata\u2019s Killing<\/p>\n

PIA: Court Declares NBC Sole Authority On Coastal Community Delineation<\/p>\n

What You Need To Know About Hantavirus<\/p>\n

DSS \u2018Arrests\u2019 Taraba Central Senatorial Aspirant Bodejo<\/p>\n

Davido Joins Black Music Walk Of Fame Inductees<\/p>\n

Auditor-General, Others Highlight Importance Of Record Keeping In Nation Building<\/p>\n

2026 UTME: Police Arrest 4 Suspects Involved In High-Tech Exam Fraud<\/p>\n

No Hantavirus Case In Nigeria, Says NCDC<\/p>\n

ADC Says Indefinite Adjournment Of Gombe\u2019s Case Confirms Judicial Manipulation<\/p>\n

AfDB Approves $61m Package To Boost Women-led Businesses In Nigeria<\/p>\n

Wike Defends Judicial Housing Projects, Faults NBA\u2019s Criticism Of Executive Support<\/p>\n

Alleged Forex Fraud: Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Lagos Duplex To Federal Government<\/p>\n

Veteran Actress Joke Silva Speaks On Criticism Over 2026 Africa Magic Viewers\u2019 Choice Awards Nominations<\/p>\n

Fear Grips Kogi Communities As Bandits Abduct Okada Union Chairman, 2 Others.<\/p>\n

Tegbe Denies Promising To Fix Nigeria\u2019s Power Grid In 3 Months<\/p>\n

Iyabo Ojo\u2019s The Return of Arinzo Hits \u20a6333.8 Million At Box Office<\/p>\n

Why I Admire Charlie Boy Despite His \u2018Jaga-Jaga\u2019 Dressing Style \u2013 Obasanjo<\/p>\n

2027: Massive Mobilisation For Obi, Kwakwanso Ticket Begins In S\/E.<\/p>\n

NECO Records 35m Candidates In 25 Years<\/p>\n

Amusan Headlines Nigerian Squad For African Athletics Championships<\/p>\n

FIFA Sets June 2 Deadline For 2026 World Cup Squad Submissions<\/p>\n

Shakira, Burna BoyTease 2026 World Cup Song<\/p>\n

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

5 bandits killed, 32 kidnap victims rescued in Katsina<\/p>\n

Gunmen Raid Kano Community, Kill Herder, Rustle Over 300 Cattle<\/p>\n

Lightning strike kills police inspector in Borno<\/p>\n

16 Killed, Five Injured in Kogi Auto Crash<\/p>\n

Gunmen Raid Kano Community, Kill Herder, Rustle Over 300 Cattle<\/p>\n

Plateau: Court Fixes July 1 for Hearing in Angwan Rukuba Case<\/p>\n

Nigerian airline suspends some routes as aviation fuel crisis worsens<\/p>\n

Ronaldo reaches 100 Saudi League goals in Al Nassr win at Al Shabab<\/p>\n

Atiku Demands Immediate Suspension Of Secretive NNPC Refinery Deal<\/p>\n

Pantami submits governorship nomination form amid protest over consensus arrangement<\/p>\n

Shakira drops teaser of World Cup Song with Burna Boy<\/p>\n

FACT CHECK: Did new Power Minister promise to End Grid Collapse within 3 months<\/p>\n

Zamfara: Troops gun down three bandits in fresh offensive<\/p>\n

Senator Ningi resigns from PDP<\/p>\n

Pregnant Women, others killed in Fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n

Court Remands Ondo Monarch over Alleged Land Grabbing<\/p>\n

Two soldiers, terrorists killed in Borno attack<\/p>\n

Reviving local refineries key to ending fuel crisis NUPENG<\/p>\n

Mass exodus hits Oyo PDP as Makinde plans to unveil new party<\/p>\n

Judges under pressure to abandon our cases ADC<\/p>\n

16 vessels arrive Lagos ports with petrol, crude oil, others<\/p>\n

29 states yet to fully implement pension scheme<\/p>\n

Dangotes 20,000MW power project to transform Africas energy future<\/p>\n

78m Nigerians captured in social register FG<\/p>\n

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

SGF announces Tinubus official title<\/p>\n

Digital age children: Balancing screen time and outdoor plays<\/p>\n

FG urges quick approval,disbursement of World Bank project funds<\/p>\n

Ongoing war in the Middle East and the nexus between nuclear and world peace<\/p>\n

Remi Tinubu support group to inaugurate executives in Kaduna<\/p>\n

FG corrects wrong use of appellation for Tinubu<\/p>\n

As Governor Alia warns illegal miners, appeals to JAMB over kidnapped students<\/p>\n

Nigeria retains position in cricket ranking<\/p>\n

Shakira to feature Burna Boy in 2026 World Cup song<\/p>\n

IOC lift ban on Belarus, retains Russias suspension<\/p>\n

2027: Hayatudeen picks ADC presidential nomination form, harps on job creation, others<\/p>\n

Breaking: Aviation fuel crisis worses as Nigerian airline suspend some routes<\/p>\n

Fight against fake news, hate speech collective responsibility Idris<\/p>\n

16 feared dead in Kogi road crash<\/p>\n

Nigerian passenger sues British Airways over alleged missing luggage<\/p>\n

Breaking: Terrorists kill pregnant women, others in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n

Breaking: Terrorists kill pregnant women, others in fresh Plateau attack<\/p>\n

Atiku demands suspension of NNPCL, Chinese firms refinery deal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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