{"id":33159,"date":"2026-05-14T01:26:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33159"},"modified":"2026-05-14T01:26:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:26:23","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-14-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33159","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 14 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Strait of Hormuz: US doesnt need Chinas help Trump<\/p>\n

Gunmen strike again in Plateau, kill pregnant woman, husband<\/p>\n

I came out of Wura poorer Actor Lanre Adediwura<\/p>\n

It was planned, Ilebayes mum reacts to viral audio of disowning BBNaija star<\/p>\n

Super Eagles Adams fires Sevilla to comeback win over Villarreal<\/p>\n

19 teams that have qualified for 2026\/2027 Champions league [Full List]<\/p>\n

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings: Top 10 favourites to win the trophy<\/p>\n

NDLEA seizes N10.4bn worth of Canadian Loud at Lagos Port<\/p>\n

Terrorists kidnap 2 UDUTH staff on Abuja-Sokoto route, demand N20m ransom<\/p>\n

Breaking: EFCC arrests energy commission DG for allegedly laundering N500bn<\/p>\n

General overseer bags life imprisonment in Kwara for defiling minors<\/p>\n

My wife left after I had child elsewhere Sports journalist Akatugba<\/p>\n

Navy impounds 6,000 ltrs of smuggled fuel in Lagos<\/p>\n

Elections should end at polling units, not courts Obis aide<\/p>\n

NUC signs $65m with World Bank to upgrade varsities, train 24,000 Nigerians<\/p>\n

Meta rolls out WhatsApp Incognito AI chats to improve privacy<\/p>\n

FG to launch nationwide free digital TV platform June 17<\/p>\n

WhatsApp reacts after users complain they can see unsaved numbers status<\/p>\n

Court voids suit seeking to award blue silk rank on Nigerian lawyers<\/p>\n

No delay at ports, Apapa Customs comptroller warns officers<\/p>\n

Piracy eliminated in Nigerian waters, Tinubu declares at Africa Summit<\/p>\n

Why I visited APC chairman Wike<\/p>\n

Troops apprehend five suspected railway vandals in Kaduna<\/p>\n

No Water, No Vote Youths protest water scarcity in Plateau community<\/p>\n

After 8-year break, Genevieve Nnaji lands major role in BBCs Wahala<\/p>\n

Countdown 2026 World Cup: The United States most complete gen targets glory on home soil<\/p>\n

PDP slams Otu over Cross Rivers shambolic health sector<\/p>\n

Purchasing forms from Mark group violates court order, ADC state chairmen warn<\/p>\n

Nigerians react as 27-year-old PhD holder protests unemployment in Abuja<\/p>\n

U.S-based Nigerian pleads guilty to laundering funds in $927,000 email scam<\/p>\n

False kidnapping: Police rescue medical doctor from mob attack<\/p>\n

FG approves 40% peculiar allowance for civil servants after showdown threat<\/p>\n

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

FG to overhaul rehabilitation system after WHO assessment exposes weaknesses<\/p>\n

Club sets agenda for vulnerable people in N\u2019Delta<\/p>\n

Appeals loom as Delta APC disqualifies 36 aspirants<\/p>\n

Rivers Assembly: Anxiety as appeal panel ends sitting, aspirants await report<\/p>\n

Nigeria is Chinas largest engineering contracting market in Africa official<\/p>\n

Court adjourns 19m IVF fraud, embryo theft trial against Abuja doctor<\/p>\n

I started Silverbird with N20,000 loan from siblings, says Murray-Bruce<\/p>\n

Wike defends visit to APC chairman, dismisses political speculations<\/p>\n

Return to work, end strike, UUTH CMD urges doctors<\/p>\n

Humanitarian funding cuts threatening Nigerias health response MSF<\/p>\n

APC primaries: Gombe gov warns against violence<\/p>\n

Delta swears in 11 permanent secretaries, warns against corruption<\/p>\n

Pragmatic Play Company History: From Startup to 500+ Slots and a Global Live Casino in Under 10 Years<\/p>\n

Plateau unveils committee to harmonise security agenda<\/p>\n

FG fixes June 17, 2026 for nationwide digital switch over rollout<\/p>\n

JUST IN: EFCC arrests energy commission DG over N500bn fraud allegations<\/p>\n

Ondo seeks peaceful APC primaries, urges unity<\/p>\n

Alexx Ekubo: Things to know about metastatic kidney cancer<\/p>\n

CAF introduces new rules after 2025 AFCON final controversy<\/p>\n

Pastor bags life jail for sexually assaulting minors in Kwara<\/p>\n

US congressman seeks Sharia renunciation for religious immigrants<\/p>\n

Soludo submits second batch of commissioner-nominees to Assembly<\/p>\n

FIFA expands anti-doping programme for 2026 World Cup<\/p>\n

IG seeks international support for police reforms<\/p>\n

Ondo varsity SUG president appoints 40 aides, special advisers<\/p>\n

Comedian AY mourns Alexx Ekubo, says celebrities hide pain behind smiles<\/p>\n

Police recover stolen vehicles, arrest two suspects in Ogun<\/p>\n

COEASU faults FGs UTME waiver for NCE candidates<\/p>\n

Driver kills employer in Delta, flees with vehicle to Anambra<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Tinubu arrives Rwanda for Africa CEO Forum<\/p>\n

Osimhen names Bassey, Romero among careers toughest opponents<\/p>\n

Police raid secessionist camp, recover heavy arms in Anambra<\/p>\n

NDLEA intercepts 10.4bn Canadian Loud at Lagos port<\/p>\n

EPL: Carrick set to be recommended as Man United manager Report<\/p>\n

Why I want to run for Senate Ex-Ebonyi female lawmaker<\/p>\n

NUC, World Bank sign $65 m deal to boost varsity governance standards<\/p>\n

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

NiMet, CBN Sign Landmark MoU On Data Sharing To Improve Economic Decision-Making<\/p>\n

FG, IOCs Raise Crude Supply to Dangote Refinery, Others by 103% in 4 Months<\/p>\n

Ecobank, Others Commit $3bn to Drive Vision of Africa-France Impact Coalition<\/p>\n

FG: 24,000 Nigeriansll Benefit From $65m World Bank Funding<\/p>\n

Heirs Insurance Group Launches Multi-Language AI Assistant to Deepen Insurance Access in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Former Power Minister, Mamman Saleh, Bags 75 Years Imprisonment for Fraud<\/p>\n

Six Council Chairmen Endorse Kekemeke for Ondo South Senate Seat<\/p>\n

Three Killed as Gunmen Attack Kano Community<\/p>\n

Coronation Asset Management Unveils Equity Fund to Tap Rally in Nigerian Stocks<\/p>\n

LASEPA Seeks Stakeholders Collaboration as Noise Complaints Rise in Lagos<\/p>\n

Atikus Selective Memory on Zoning, Coalition-Building and Competence Exposed<\/p>\n

NBA-SBLs 20th Anniversary Conference to Focus on Measuring Policy Impact<\/p>\n

Stock Market Gains N1.52trn in One Day to Lift Capitalisation Above N161tn<\/p>\n

NPA: FGs Reform Powers Trade Growth in Q1 2026<\/p>\n

FX Market Turnover Hits $8.51bn, N1.06tn Maturities to Boost Banking Liquidity This Week<\/p>\n

Negotiation, Only Viable Path to a Stable Nigerian Union<\/p>\n

13 Years After, Mourinho in Final Talks to Return to Real Madrid<\/p>\n

Tinubu Approves Nigerias Hosting of CAF Awards, CAF Ordinary Congress<\/p>\n

Expert Advocates Bold Reforms, Evidence-based Policymaking to Boost Healthcare Coverage<\/p>\n

Tinubu Seeks Global Financial Reforms to Accelerate Africas Growth<\/p>\n

Nigeria Loses $1bn Yearly to Marine Litter, as Environment Ministry, PROTEGO Launch Policy Brief<\/p>\n

Shettima: Amid Tax Reforms, Debt Service Burden Slumped to 68% in 2025 from 120% in 2022<\/p>\n

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

Insecurity: MASSOB wants NYSC members deployed in their States of origin<\/p>\n

Oba of Lagos commends Navys commitment to maritime security<\/p>\n

Food security key to Nigerias stability Akpabio<\/p>\n

CJ warns against abuse of court processes in bank liquidation cases<\/p>\n

DHQ denies civilian deaths in Zamfara airstrike<\/p>\n

Mamman: Ex-minister sentenced to 75 years imprisonment over N33.8bn fraud<\/p>\n

Atiku cannot be bullied out of 2027 presidential race Dele Momodu<\/p>\n

Energy Commission DG arrested by EFCC over alleged 500bn fraud<\/p>\n

Africa cannot keep exporting raw materials, Tinubu tells world leaders<\/p>\n

NDC sets N60m for presidency, governorship N30m, Senate N8m, Reps N6m<\/p>\n

Senate: Ogun East APC presents Abiodun as consensus candidate<\/p>\n

Anambra APC expels 30 members, inaugurates 21 LG chairmen<\/p>\n

INEC seeks stakeholders, journalists support for free, fair election<\/p>\n

NDC begins sale of nomination forms, to hold presidential primaries May 29<\/p>\n

Wike has no role in Rivers APC screening exercise Party<\/p>\n

Tinubu approves Nigerias hosting of CAF General Assembly, Awards<\/p>\n

NSC commends Team Nigerias impressive outing at 17th Africa Aquatics Championships<\/p>\n

NFF hands referee indefinite ban over controversial Rangers penalty<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldos first Saudi league crown delayed after dramatic draw<\/p>\n

NBA mourns as Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29<\/p>\n

FCMB, partners pool $188m to expand renewable energy access in Nigeria<\/p>\n

New tax regime: FG plans to reduce CIT from 30% to 25%, says Shettima<\/p>\n

Air Peace didnt abandon passengers in London -Najomo, NCAA boss<\/p>\n

Bagudu woos German investors, says FGs reforms unlocking new growth trajectory for Nigeria<\/p>\n

60,000 families to benefit as FG targets 15,000 houses in 3 months<\/p>\n

NIMC launches WhatsApp, live chat support for NIN enquiries<\/p>\n

Lagos targets N4trn inflows as global investors, Commonwealth leaders converge for Invest Lagos 3.0<\/p>\n

NUT expresses concerns over FGs UTME waiver for NCE candidates<\/p>\n

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

Obi courts UK investors, pushes MSME-led growth agenda in London talks<\/p>\n

Lagos provides N900m grants to 155 researchers, startups to drive innovation<\/p>\n

Fraud: Court freezes convicted ex-AGoF\u2019s muilti-billion naira assets, investments<\/p>\n

Navy tightens grip on border PMS trade, intercepts 6,000 litres in Badagry<\/p>\n

EFCC arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged N500bn Money Laundering<\/p>\n

No library renovated despite budget document shows N323m was spent<\/p>\n

Police rescue US-based doctor from mob attack over false kidnapping alarm<\/p>\n

Five tier-one banks\u2019 assets hit N161.4 trillion<\/p>\n

Europe\u2019s jet fuel crisis lifts Dangote Refinery\u2019s exports by 75%<\/p>\n

Monthly petrol spending hits N2tr as Dangote receives 39.2m barrels of crude<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s share of African upstream FIDs rises to 40% in two years<\/p>\n

Forum of Directors of Sports throws lights on \u2018reduction\u2019 of sports for Coal City Games<\/p>\n

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Custom Seized $800,575, \u20ac651,505 From Austrian At Lagos Airport \u2014 Witness<\/p>\n

Kwankwasiyya Dismisses PRP Chairman\u2019s Claim Of Alliance Talks With Obi, Kwankwaso<\/p>\n

Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler Hidden In Sack Bag In Delta<\/p>\n

2027: Oyo APC Leaders Adopt Alli As Consensus Governorship Candidate<\/p>\n

2027: SDP Submits Adebayo\u2019s Details To INEC As Party\u2019s Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

Kaduna APC Chieftain Defects To ADC, Eyes Reps Seat<\/p>\n

Gunmen Kill Pregnant Woman, Husband In Plateau Attack<\/p>\n

Oshiomhole Blasts Oseni, Defends Call For Action Against South African Firms<\/p>\n

Silent Struggles In A Loud Nation: Nigeria Must Move Beyond Mental Health Talk<\/p>\n

NCAA Issues Air Operating Certificate For Pioneer Airlines\u2019 Operations<\/p>\n

FG, States Forge New Pact On Security, Infrastructure Financing<\/p>\n

CAF Overhauls Rules After Chaotic 2025 AFCON Final<\/p>\n

NHRC Raises Alarm Over Civilian Killings In Military Airstrikes<\/p>\n

Otedola Stakes N43bn in FBN Holdings To Increase Shareholding<\/p>\n

FG Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Mining, Expands Marshals\u2019 Role<\/p>\n

FG Sets June 17 For Landmark Digital Switchover Commissioning<\/p>\n

Fubara Reaffirms APC Membership<\/p>\n

FCT-IRS Expresses Disappointment Over Staff Protest On Welfare, Promotion<\/p>\n

SEC Emphasises on Importance Of Harnessing Data For Smarter Investment In Nigeria<\/p>\n

South Africa Secures $150m OPEC Loan To Fund Infrastructure
\nHeatwaves, Floods Threaten Learning, Healthcare In Gombe, Others \u2014 UNICEF<\/p>\n

Suspected Lakurawa Gunmen Kill 2 Customs Officers In Kebbi
\nJUST IN: Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Jailed 75 Years Over N33.8bn Fraud<\/p>\n

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

Lakurawa Terrorists gun down Customs Officers in Kebbi<\/p>\n

Sokoto approves N1.4bn vehicles for deputy gov<\/p>\n

Im Still in APC, says Fubara<\/p>\n

2027: Barau speaks on consensus, lauds Tinubu<\/p>\n

As Nigerias Chief Marketer attends Africa CEOs Forum<\/p>\n

Bizman arraigned over Customs recruitment scam<\/p>\n

Imposition of consensus candidates will tear APC apart Guber aspirant<\/p>\n

Tinubu Arrives Kigali for Africa CEO Forum<\/p>\n

There are 105 suspected cases of meningitis across 20 LGAs Katsina govt<\/p>\n

Kwara: General Overseer sentenced to life imprisonment for raping minors<\/p>\n

DHQ denies civilian casualties in Zamfara air strike<\/p>\n

Nigerian Pilgrim Dies in Makkah<\/p>\n

N33.8bn Fraud: Ex-power Minister Mamman bags 75 years jail sentence<\/p>\n

We rejected Obi, Kwankwasos request for Presidential ticket PRP Chairman<\/p>\n

APC screening: Nature of court cases will determine aspirants clearance Yobe cttee chair<\/p>\n

Gowon speaks as he releases long-awaited autobiography<\/p>\n

UUTH doctors begin indefinite strike after EFCC raid<\/p>\n

Katsina begins review of proposed light rail master plan<\/p>\n

Troops seize 400 Starlink devices linked to terrorists in North-East<\/p>\n

Teachers fault exemption of CoE candidates from UTME<\/p>\n

1,347 Nigerians died from road accidents in 2026 Q1<\/p>\n

Woman sets husband, co-wife, children ablaze in Kano<\/p>\n

Mother testifies against son in murder case<\/p>\n

Bandits attack Kano community, kill 5<\/p>\n

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

Four Killed as Terrorists Attack Kano Community, Rustle Cattle<\/p>\n

FG, PROTEGO launch marine litter policy as Nigeria loses $1bn annually<\/p>\n

Troops Rescue Woman, Four Children During Ambush Operation in Niger<\/p>\n

Northern group dismisses SERAPs N26.9bn allegation against USPF<\/p>\n

Essiet, Ododo host Armed Forces study tour on community engagement, security<\/p>\n

Opposition must unite against injustice, says SDP flagbearer<\/p>\n

NYSC seeks higher pay for Corp Members on election duty<\/p>\n

2027: Diversion of FAAC for Tinubus re-election criminal, shameful ADC alleges<\/p>\n

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

Court orders final forfeiture of ex-Accountant-Generals assets<\/p>\n

Court rules on suit seeking creation of alternative rank to SAN<\/p>\n

2027: Gombe governor Inuwa gives fresh directive on primary election<\/p>\n

Tinubu arrives Rwanda for Africa CEO Forum<\/p>\n

ADC: Hayatu-Deen submits presidential form<\/p>\n

2026 Africa Senior Weightlifting Championship: Nigerians win 9 gold medals<\/p>\n

Poland 2026: Nigerias Falconets in pot 2 ahead of U20 World Cup holds<\/p>\n

Osimhen ll decide where to play next season Galatasaray<\/p>\n

2025 AFCON final: Morocco files appeal against Senegal<\/p>\n

FG to launch digital switchover nationwide June 17 , Says Idris<\/p>\n

APC screens 115 aspirants for Zamfara assembly<\/p>\n

Senior civil servants wash hands off NUAE\/NLC picketing at River Basin headquarters<\/p>\n

King Charles to open parliament amid Starmer pressure<\/p>\n

NDLEA seizes N10.4bn Canadian loud at Lagos port<\/p>\n

2027 elections: SDP submits Adebayos name to INEC<\/p>\n

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