{"id":33174,"date":"2026-05-15T05:13:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33174"},"modified":"2026-05-15T05:13:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:13:46","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-15-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33174","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 15 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>U.S, China agree on open Strait of hormuz<\/p>\n<p>Usyk gets WBA permission to defend Super heavyweight title<\/p>\n<p>Xi to Trump: Let China, US be partners, not rivals<\/p>\n<p>Visa delay puts Irans 2026 World Cup in uncertainty<\/p>\n<p>NLC demands probe into lower basin development authority<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria police extradite wanted cyber fraud suspect to US<\/p>\n<p>One year anniversary: Ogbemudia, Bosso make NIS committee<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi submits ADC presidential nomination forms ahead of 2027 election<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians stranded as another ponzi scheme collapses<\/p>\n<p>Family, associates fault judgment 75-year jail term judgement on ex-power minister Mamman<\/p>\n<p>2027: Atiku submits ADC presidential nomination forms<\/p>\n<p>Wike speaks on Makindes presidential ambition, PDP-APM alliance<\/p>\n<p>Senate: Nasarawa governor Sule solicits for APC members votes ahead primary<\/p>\n<p>2027 elections: El-rufai ally enters ADC governorship race in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Sokotos growing partnerships in confronting malnutrition, child healthcare<\/p>\n<p>Lagos expects participants from 50 countries for Invest Summit<\/p>\n<p>2027: Im contesting to give Oyo good governance Adelabu<\/p>\n<p>2027 elections: PDP disowns APM, Makinde<\/p>\n<p>Grammy confirms 2027 award schedule<\/p>\n<p>How NLIN will eradicate miracle centers, track learners progress, employment Education minister<\/p>\n<p>Pursue global standards, Chidoka tells Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Makinde declares ambition to contest 2027 presidential election<\/p>\n<p>Actress Foluke Daramola enters APC race for House of Representatives seat<\/p>\n<p>Former IGP pulls out of 2027 governorship race<\/p>\n<p>Residents of Kabo, Gwarzo, Karaye in Kano decry decades of neglect over dilapidated road<\/p>\n<p>Over 76,000 children suffering complications linked to malnutrition MSF<\/p>\n<p>Dangote rejects NNPCs bid to increase stake in refinery<\/p>\n<p>Why living in hotels is better than owning mansions abroad Dangote<\/p>\n<p>Pulisic speaks on breakup with girlfriend golfer Alexa Melton<\/p>\n<p>Onyeka nominated for Championship Player of the Month award<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian professor jailed in US over $1.4m fraud<\/p>\n<p>ADC faction disagrees with Abdullahi over alleged N800bn FAAC deductions for election<\/p>\n<p>AIG Akpanudom advocates stronger inter-agency cooperation to address security threats<\/p>\n<p>Delta first lady, Fidelity Bank empower 500 women with N20m, sewing machines<\/p>\n<p>Researchers demand greater investment in African innovation, scientific development<\/p>\n<p>Gun to my head, I wont stay beyond four years Peter Obi<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supporting Dangote refinery was a strategic decision Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>EFCC operatives assaulted hospital workers, dragged me into van \u2014 UUTH doctor<\/p>\n<p>2027: Atiku, Amaechi submit ADC presidential forms<\/p>\n<p>2027 poll spending may trigger inflation, MPC warns<\/p>\n<p>2,000 police stations not enough to protect 200m Nigerians IG<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Germany seal 365m development, investment partnership<\/p>\n<p>UK envoy ends Kwara visit, seeks stronger ties<\/p>\n<p>Dont wreck the boat, Tinubu urges APC unity as primaries begin<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Cross River APC chairman dumps party, returns to PDP<\/p>\n<p>WBank restricts Instagram 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Report<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Arraigns Bank MD, 1 Other For Alleged N19m, $30,000, N20m Fraud<\/p>\n<p>Convicted Ex-Power Minister Mamman\u2019s Family Raises Concerns Over Court Judgement, Cites Ill-health<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Germany Sign \u20ac65m Development Cooperation Agreement<\/p>\n<p>TCN Adds 600MW To National Grid<br \/>\nSouth West Commission Gets Rail Licence For Regional Transport Services<\/p>\n<p>FG Moves To Deploy Unified Education Data System<\/p>\n<p>Former Ondo Governor Mimiko Joins APC, Backs Tinubu For 2027<\/p>\n<p>Primaries: Tinubu Warns APC Against \u2018Do-Or-Die\u2019 Politics<\/p>\n<p>NDIC Sues Wema Bank Over Alleged N125.38bn Banana Island Assets<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Police Extradites Wanted Cyber Fraud Suspect To United States<\/p>\n<p>Northern Youths Back Military, Warn Against Politicising Security Crisis<\/p>\n<p>Gunshots, Tear Gas At UUTH: EFCC Says Action Was Defensive After Attack<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu\u2019s Directive Is To Extend Infrastructure Beyond Abuja City Centre 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Agwai<\/p>\n<p>Junaid Takes Over At Guards Polo Club, Sets Agenda For Growth Grassroots Development<\/p>\n<p>Arewa Youth Assembly Backs Military, Urges Citizens To Support Intelligence Gathering<\/p>\n<p>Illicit Mining, Weak Oversight Draining Nigeria\u2019s Mineral Wealth \u2013 NEITI<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Invites Guinea\u2019s President Doumbouya For State Visit To Nigeria<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fresh loan move: FG Running Ponzi Economy, says ADC<\/p>\n<p>2027: Atiku, Amaechi submit forms for ADC presidential ticket forms<\/p>\n<p>Consensus rift, logistics force APC to shift primaries<\/p>\n<p>Lassa fever death toll hits 191 \u2013 NCDC<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias Neglected Sons: A National Imperative for Intervention<\/p>\n<p>Presidency: Obi cant be trusted on one-term promise<\/p>\n<p>2027: Tinubu brought this hardship, I dont know why hes contesting Amaechi<\/p>\n<p>Hajj: 54 Nigerian pilgrims hospitalised, 4 dead<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Makinde joins 2027 presidential race<\/p>\n<p>Plan Intl: States failure to access UBEC funds worsens out-of-school crisis<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufais ally joins ADC guber race in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Presidency: Even with a gun to my head, Ill leave after four years Obi<\/p>\n<p>Despite Tinubus Promise, Over 50 Killed In Plateau<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC arrests 12 vandals, recovers stolen assets in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Bolaji Idowu: We ignore people alive, celebrate them in death<\/p>\n<p>Court dismisses ADA suit against INEC<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa APC guber aspirant vows to resist manipulation<\/p>\n<p>New party, DLA holds convention, faults zoning<\/p>\n<p>Only 2% of JAMB candidates choose colleges, polytechnics COEASU warns of teacher education crisis<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA intercepts N10.4bn worth of illicit drugs at Tincan Island Port<\/p>\n<p>B\/Haram: Survivors of Chadian strikes recount ordeals, as death toll hits 80<\/p>\n<p>POS operator arrested over alleged swapping of womans ATM card in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>FCT commuters cry out over rising fuel price, transport fare<\/p>\n<p>FCT minister tasks corps members on community development<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill 2 Customs officers in Kebbi<\/p>\n<p>NUC, World Bank sign $65m deal for varsities upgrade, training<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigerians to Enjoy Improved Calls, Internet as NCC Intensifies Telecom Reforms<\/p>\n<p>Bauchi Gov Mohammed Performs Ground Breaking Of N29.6bn World-Bank Funded Flood, Erosion Control Project<\/p>\n<p>2027: Ill accept partys decision on primary, says Hayatu-Deen<\/p>\n<p>2027: Maku, Abbo, others scramble for LP nomination forms<\/p>\n<p>DHQ fires back at civilian casualty claims over Zamfara airstrike<\/p>\n<p>Group Endorses Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh for Abia State Governorship<\/p>\n<p>Experts push for greater investment in research as WARIMA celebrates 20 years<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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