{"id":33138,"date":"2026-05-11T05:23:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33138"},"modified":"2026-05-11T06:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:12:43","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-11-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33138","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 11 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Iran Responds to U.S. Proposal for Ending War, Trump Says Terms Unacceptable<\/p>\n

FT: Dangote Eyes Kenya for New $17bn 650,000-barrel-a-day Refinery<\/p>\n

Tinubu Pays Tributes to Pa Fasoranti at 100<\/p>\n

Tinubu Arrives Nairobi For a Two-day Africa Forward Summit<\/p>\n

Police Raid IPOB\/ESN Enclave in Imo State, Recover Weapons and Surveillance Drones<\/p>\n

Petralon Energy Raises Oil Production on Dawes Island By 2,800 Bpd<\/p>\n

Food Security: FG Undertakes Livestock Baseline Study to Harness Sector Potential, Others<\/p>\n

Alleged PIA Funds Mismanagement: Esit Eket Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders Threaten Anti-Graft Probe, Give 7-Day<\/p>\n

Troops Kill Three Terrorists, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Katsina Ambush<\/p>\n

APC Leaders Back Paddy Iyamu, Billy Osawaru For Reps Tickets In Edo<\/p>\n

Lagos Deepens Smart Regulation, Strengthens Lagos Electricity Market Through LASERC<\/p>\n

Fresh Killings in Barkin Ladi Spark Outrage as Groups Decry Deteriorating Security, Weak Humanitarian Response<\/p>\n

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

Soludo vows crackdown on fake pastors in Anambra<\/p>\n

Military airstrike kills terrorists, informants in Niger Commissioner<\/p>\n

N10,000 feeding satement based on rural context Tinubus aide<\/p>\n

Police confirm release of missing Abuja corps member, begin investigation<\/p>\n

Police to probe death of FUTA student found in bush<\/p>\n

Kano donates 200 riyals to each intending pilgrim<\/p>\n

CBN urges states to curb reliance on short-term borrowing<\/p>\n

US need only two weeks to hit all Iran targets Trump<\/p>\n

Army kills three terrorists, busts drug ring in Katsina<\/p>\n

FG mandates drug tests for secondary school students<\/p>\n

Another suspect charged over killing of UK-based Nigerian teenager<\/p>\n

States\u2019 capital spending plunges 58% as 2027 politics intensifies<\/p>\n

INEC deadline: Opposition parties rush to submit membership registers<\/p>\n

Vehicle imports jump 67% in three months<\/p>\n

3,715 PHCs inactive in 19 states, FCT<\/p>\n

2027 Rivers governorship: Drama as APC committee screens Fubara, Wike allies<\/p>\n

Police impound 22 vehicles, arrest three suspects in Delta<\/p>\n

2027: Uzodimma joins Imo West senatorial race<\/p>\n

Group rejects insecurity claims in Kwara South ahead of election<\/p>\n

IPOB declares May 30 sit-at-home to honour fallen Biafran heroes<\/p>\n

Communications minister urges telecom operators to fix persistent network challenges<\/p>\n

Police arrest suspected arms dealer, recover three AK-47 rifles in Kano<\/p>\n

FEC approves transport data bank, Onne, Apapa power projects<\/p>\n

Falana demands prosecution in high-profile murder cases<\/p>\n

Police begin disciplinary action against officer filmed rolling on ground in viral Ekiti video<\/p>\n

Drones target Gulf vessels as Iran warns US<\/p>\n

Police raid suspected IPOB camp, recover arms in Imo<\/p>\n

Gunmen attack Rivers vigilante office, injure personnel<\/p>\n

Atikus Morocco trip for wedding, not politics Aide<\/p>\n

Police intercept vehicle conveying suspected Indian hemp in Kogi<\/p>\n

Police arrest two over vandalism, theft at Ondo hospital<\/p>\n

NDDC trains 500 youths, distributes buses, tricycles in Cross River<\/p>\n

Our participation will stop men chairing women affairs committee Borno APC aspirant<\/p>\n

Ensure probe into Dadiyata disappearance is credible, Amnesty tells IG<\/p>\n

Customs intercept stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, others smuggled from Canada to Nigeria<\/p>\n

JAMB to set 2026 UTME cutoff marks Monday<\/p>\n

Lagos residents lament low purchasing power despite drop in food prices<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria targets $100bn in tourism sector by 2030<\/p>\n

Wikes wife seeks hard measures for rape, child sexual abuse<\/p>\n

16 killed, 5 abducted in fresh Plateau attacks<\/p>\n

Court orders NUPRC to act on PIA<\/p>\n

Taraba: APC clears Kente for 2027 guber race<\/p>\n

2027: Hayatu-Deen visits Jonathan, formally declares ADC presidential bid<\/p>\n

Senate: Okun leaders push for competence, experience<\/p>\n

Group unveils $30,000 prizes for African innovators, scientists, others<\/p>\n

Ekiti guber: My ambition not worth blood of citizens Oyebanji<\/p>\n

IPAC charges parties to comply with INEC guidelines<\/p>\n

Victor Osimhens brace seals Galatasarays 26th league title<\/p>\n

Lagos leather fair targets value chain growth, export readiness<\/p>\n

Faulty aircraft cause of disruption on LagosLondon Gatwick route, Air Peace says<\/p>\n

Retiring executive set to fight youth drug crisis with N1.2bn<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria should reduce dependence on foreign medical treatment Jain, Indian-born businessman<\/p>\n

Counterfeit, expired products flood market<\/p>\n

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

Ceasefire: Iran playing games with U.S., says Trump<\/p>\n

Power crisis defies 300% tariff hike as consumers pay more for less<\/p>\n

Obi predicts credible poll as Hashim faults INEC timetable ahead of 2027<\/p>\n

Civilians feared dead in fresh airstrike targeting bandits in Niger<\/p>\n

Gunmen attack vigilante office in Rivers, injure operative<\/p>\n

Customs intercepts seven stolen luxury vehicles smuggled from Canada<\/p>\n

AfDB approves $61m support for women-led businesses in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Naira falls by 0.22 per cent as FX demand intensifies<\/p>\n

Equities market volume soars by 24 per cent on rising liquidity<\/p>\n

National Assembly\u2019s shrinking sittings and challenge of governance<\/p>\n

Debtor countries finally have a group of their own<\/p>\n

Telephone service quality: Minister sets clear mandate for operators<\/p>\n

NDLEA arrests three PWDs for drug trafficking, seizes N5.8b cannabis in Lagos raid
\nFG proffers PPP solution for infrastructure gaps<\/p>\n

IPOB declares May 30 as sit-at-home to commemorate Biafra Day<\/p>\n

Unity Schools alumni protest planned concession of FGC Kano land<\/p>\n

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

NMA confirms release of kidnapped doctor in Anambra<\/p>\n

Customs hands over stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, others smuggled from Canada<\/p>\n

Aircraft pilots, engineers raise concern over flight safety, jobs<\/p>\n

Rivers guber: APC screens Fubara; sources dismiss poor reception claims<\/p>\n

RCCG pastor debunks N60,000 charge to see Adeboye<\/p>\n

SSANU, NASU reaffirm suspension of planned strike<\/p>\n

Troops foil security breach, nab spy, impostors in Abuja<\/p>\n

Aviation fuel crisis: Pilots raise concerns of elevated fatigue level<\/p>\n

IPoB declares May 30 sit-at-home to honour Biafra heroes<\/p>\n

Civilians feared dead in Niger as airstrike targeted at bandits misses<\/p>\n

Davidos offer meant a lot, but we chose ownership over hype Ameen, Krizbeatz<\/p>\n

Screening: Fubaras fate hangs as APC fails to confirm govs fate<\/p>\n

Iran responds to US peace proposal as drones hit Gulf<\/p>\n

NPA cargo throughput hits 32.38m tons, vessel tonnage up 19.5%<\/p>\n

Iran war not over, uranium must be removed Netanyahu<\/p>\n

Jet-A1 crisis threatens flight safety, jobs NAAPE<\/p>\n

Missing NYSC member, lawyer found in Abuja after disappearing for 4 days<\/p>\n

Nigerian teen trafficked to Ivory Coast for prostitution loses womb<\/p>\n

Again, scores of Boko Haram\/ISWAP terrorists killed in foiled attack<\/p>\n

NDLEA uncovers Lekki mansion used as drug stash house<\/p>\n

Lagos shuts Eko Bridge indefinitely for safety, repairs<\/p>\n

2027: Campaign council condemns arrest of Miyetti Allah president in Taraba<\/p>\n

NPA pensioners still receive N30,000, ex-workers lament<\/p>\n

85% of those accusing Wike have joined APC Bauchi PDP Gov aspirant<\/p>\n

2027 timetable could trigger crisis Gbenga Hashim warns INEC<\/p>\n

Traditional institutions key to nations peace, security Tinubu<\/p>\n

Probe alleged N26.9bn USPF scandal, SERAP tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Gunmen raid Kanam community in Plateau, kill 2, abduct 5 persons<\/p>\n

Police probe disappearance of NYSC member, lawyer in Abuja amid N20m ransom claim<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>2027 Presidency Must Remain In South, Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Say<\/p>\n

DHQ Denies Civilian Casualties In Niger, Insists Airstrike Killed 70 Terrorists<\/p>\n

Windstorm Kills 4, Destroys Over 1,200 Houses In Borno<\/p>\n

188 APC Senators, Reps May Secure Return Tickets<\/p>\n

Power: Manufacturers, LCCI, Others Urge Tegbe To Tackle Liquidity Crisis, Grid Failures<\/p>\n

Governor Lawal Hails Troops Over Successful Operations Against Bandits Across Zamfara<\/p>\n

Rivers: Police Restrict Movement Of Tricycles Over Rise In \u2018One-Chance\u2019 Robberies, Kidnappings<\/p>\n

4 Killed As Windstorm Wreaks Havoc On 1,200 Homes In Borno<\/p>\n

Troops Neutralise 1 Terrorist, Recover Arms In Kogi Ambush<\/p>\n

APC Screens 98 Aspirants For Rivers Assembly Ahead Of 2027 Polls<\/p>\n

Don Jazzy Names Johnny Drille As Nigeria\u2019s \u201cBest Musician\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Eazi Explains Why He Avoids Listening To Burna Boy\u2019s Music<\/p>\n

Ned Nwoko Celebrates Regina Daniels, Other Mothers Of His Children On Mother\u2019s Day<\/p>\n

Benue: Four PDP Governorship Aspirants Reject Ex-Justice Minister as Consensus Candidate<\/p>\n

NECA Raises Alarm Over Nigeria-China Refinery Deal, Questions $25bn Past Spending<\/p>\n

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

Charge Bodejo or Release Him, Amnesty tells Security Agencies<\/p>\n

2027: Door closes on aspirants, intending defectors<\/p>\n

Allocations triple, hardship widens across states<\/p>\n

PDPs Chindas Appearance At APC Governorship Screening sparks reactions<\/p>\n

Windstorm kills 4, destroys over 1,200 houses in Borno<\/p>\n

Three herders killed in Plateau<\/p>\n

Nigeria Records Decline in HIV Cases as Demand Rises for Prevention Injection<\/p>\n

Army, Mining Marshals Tighten Noose on Illegal Mining in Kuje<\/p>\n

Gunmenkill two, abduct women, children in Plateau<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Fubara walks out of APC screening, shuns journalists<\/p>\n

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

ACF BoT rejects Bashir Dalhatus suspension<\/p>\n

Mbah charges professionals on ethical conduct<\/p>\n

Yobe marks Bunis 7th anniversary, rallies support for APC consensus candidate<\/p>\n

FG, UNDP begin zonal validation of regional development policy<\/p>\n

Afenifere leader Fasoranti turns 100<\/p>\n

Troops neutralise 3 terrorists, recover 175 rustled cattle in Katsina<\/p>\n

FirstBank targets youth unemployment with vocational training initiative<\/p>\n

Aviation fuel: Supply disruptions pose serious risks to flight safety NAAPE<\/p>\n

Middle East: Bonny Light gains as oil market bets on diplomatic breakthrough<\/p>\n

No cause for alarm as tier1 Banks total gross earnings hit N18.2trn in 2025<\/p>\n

Hantavirus: Passengers disembark cruise ship off Spains Canary Islands<\/p>\n

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