{"id":33176,"date":"2026-05-16T06:33:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T06:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33176"},"modified":"2026-05-16T06:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T06:33:46","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-16-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33176","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 16 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US, Nigerian forces kill ISIS commander in Sokoto, says Trump<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a lie to blame insecurity in Nigeria on foreign terrorists \u2013 Governor Radda
\n2027: Court rebukes plaintiff, lawyer in suit against Jonathan<\/p>\n

Police dismiss officers for robbing victims of N19m in phone-point heists<\/p>\n

Mobile Network Operators invest N2.13trn in infrastructure upgrade in 2025 \u2013 NCC<\/p>\n

Nigeria earns fresh global confidence as S&P upgrades credit rating to \u2018B\u2019<\/p>\n

How OK Movement is reshaping political dynamics of Southeast States<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s best domestic players are not in NPFL\u2013 Oliseh<\/p>\n

\u2018Beneficiaries of dysfunctional country are fighting reforms\u2019<\/p>\n

Dissecting NECO\u2019s 25 years of persistence in exams transformation<\/p>\n

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

Illegal mining now major security threat, says NSCDC<\/p>\n

Kidnappers killed 18 victims during my nine months in captivity \u2014 Bizman<\/p>\n

Hospital raid: EFCC bows after backlash over rights abuse<\/p>\n

Teacher killed, pupils, staff abducted as gunmen attack schools in Oyo<\/p>\n

Three Anambra security operatives arraigned over illegal firearms<\/p>\n

Worlds oldest dog contender dies in France aged 30<\/p>\n

Gombe varsity finds day-old baby in female hostel, begins investigation<\/p>\n

China urges stronger tourism, cultural ties with Nigeria<\/p>\n

Nigeria grants Rwandan nationals 30-day visa-free entry<\/p>\n

Ill designate bandits, kidnappers as terrorists if elected president Hayatu-Deen<\/p>\n

CAN distances self from political endorsements, seeks credible poll<\/p>\n

APC disqualifies four Fubara loyalists, clears 21 for Rivers Reps primaries<\/p>\n

You cant demand development without paying tax, says Tinubu<\/p>\n

UUTH raid: EFCC denies assault allegations, begins probe<\/p>\n

APGA clears 48 National Assembly, 107 assembly aspirants for primaries<\/p>\n

Local arms manufacturers seek full implementation of DICON Act<\/p>\n

CBN unveils new forex manual to boost market liquidity<\/p>\n

UNICEF donates infection prevention materials to 200 health facilities in Borno<\/p>\n

Food, transport costs drive inflation to 15.69% in April<\/p>\n

Itsekiris set to endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori in rally<\/p>\n

UTME: JAMB activates change of institution, begins result slip printing Monday<\/p>\n

Court fines plaintiff 1m over delay in Jonathan eligibility suit<\/p>\n

Bayelsa-owned airline secures NCAA certification, begins flight operations May 25<\/p>\n

Many pupils feared abducted as terrorists attack Borno school<\/p>\n

Nigerian-born politician elected UK partys leader<\/p>\n

Influencer Blessing CEO remanded over N36m fraud<\/p>\n

NJC suspends two judges, recommends elevation of 12<\/p>\n

Bandits still holding my wife despite N20m ransom payment, Kwara pastor<\/p>\n

Five Rivers police inspectors kicked out for armed robbery<\/p>\n

All 22 political parties submit membership registers to INEC<\/p>\n

TCN reports 40 vandalism cases in five months<\/p>\n

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

House Committee Intensifies Oversight Drive, Engages SURCON, NITT on Compliance, Reforms<\/p>\n

Soaring Food, Energy Costs Push Inflation to 15.69%<\/p>\n

INEC: 22 Registered Political Parties Have Submitted Membership Registers<\/p>\n

ADC Unveils Manifesto, Promises Independent Electoral Body, Zero-impunity Governance<\/p>\n

Many Pupils Missing as Terrorists, Gunmen Invade Borno, Oyo Schools<\/p>\n

Herdsmen Attack FUTO Community, Kidnap Many, Injure Scores in Imo<\/p>\n

Africa Legacy Summit Begins Yesterday Amid Calls For Stronger Collaboration in Hospitality Sector<\/p>\n

ADC Unveils Manifesto, Promises Independent Electoral Body, Zero-impunity Governance<\/p>\n

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

Boko Haram abducts dozens of students in Borno schools<\/p>\n

NJC moves against 256 judicial officers, suspends two judges over misconduct<\/p>\n

Court jails female arms courier for 20 years<\/p>\n

Tinubus directive on party unity prompted my attending Abia APC stakeholders meeting Sen Kalu<\/p>\n

Inflation rises to 15.69% in April<\/p>\n

Dangote drags FG to court over fresh petrol import licences<\/p>\n

CBN launches revised forex manual to deepen FX market liquidity<\/p>\n

NEITI raises alarm over criminal networks, revenue leakages in mining sector<\/p>\n

Nigeria needs $100bn yearly to fix crumbling infrastructure ICRC DG<\/p>\n

CBN, NiMet seal data-sharing pact to bolster economic planning, food security<\/p>\n

MPC backs expanded naira-for-crude deal to ease fuel pressure<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>Strait of Hormuz is closed only to our enemies Iran<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill teacher, abduct pupils in Oyo school attack<\/p>\n

APC Tickets: Govs, aspirants at war over alleged imposition<\/p>\n

2027: Court fines plaintiff N1m in suit seeking to stop Jonathans bid<\/p>\n

Africa turns to cooperative housing as costs deepen ownership crisis Report<\/p>\n

Kwara ECWA members kidnappers want N300m after collecting N20m, rice, oil, petrol<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: INEC absent as court defers hearing in case against Jonathan<\/p>\n

2027: Daniel challenges Abiodun to live debate over Ogun East ticket<\/p>\n

Equities market loses N1.23trn as profit-taking persists<\/p>\n

Lagos NMA condemns EFCC raid on UUTH, threatens solidarity strike<\/p>\n

All 22 registered political parties have submitted membership registers INEC<\/p>\n

Ayra Starr recalls selling tomatoes, living without electricity as child<\/p>\n

DELSUTH: Doctors threaten strike over rotting facilities, staff exodus<\/p>\n

Lagos 2027: Meet leading governorship aspirants Hamzat, SMA Gold<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Inflation rises to 15.69% in April<\/p>\n

Woman arrested by DSS with 302 live ammunition jailed 20 yrs<\/p>\n

Police arrest 8 officers for kidnapping, armed robbery, other offences<\/p>\n

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

Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc In Lokoja<\/p>\n

ADC Vows To Hold Politicians Accountable For Promises<\/p>\n

Police Nab 13 Over Human Trafficking, Rescue 30 Malians<\/p>\n

We Have No Preferred Candidate Or Party \u2014 Kwara CAN<\/p>\n

Nigeria To Get Foreign Partnership On Economic Reforms<\/p>\n

Troops Rescue 63 Kidnap Victims, Kill 16 Terrorists \u2014 DHQ<\/p>\n

JAMB Begins Institution, Course Changes For UTME Candidates<\/p>\n

Nigeria Records Highest Burden Of Malnutrition Among 77 Countries \u2014 Report<\/p>\n

I Was Prepared For Resistance After Taking Difficult Decisions \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Ebola Outbreak Kills 65 In DR Congo<\/p>\n

Enugu Town Unions, 583 Communities Endorse Mbah For Second Term<\/p>\n

Tinubu Pursuing Critical Reforms Avoided By Past Govts, Says Minister<\/p>\n

20 National Assembly Lawmakers Shun Re-election<\/p>\n

Mining Marshals Seek International Support To Combat Illegal Mining, Terror Financing<\/p>\n

FG Charges Saipem, Directors Over Alleged N66.4bn, $938,080 Tax Fraud<\/p>\n

Police Arrest 13 Over Transnational Human Trafficking, Rescue 30 Malians<\/p>\n

EFCC Orders Probe Into Alleged Incident At Uyo Teaching Hospital<\/p>\n

Kano Police Bust Drug Syndicate, Recover 879 Parcels Of Cannabis<\/p>\n

Akpabio Never Threatened Northerners Over 2027 Elections \u2014 Senate Office<\/p>\n

Tinubu Arrives Lagos After France, Kenya, Rwanda Trips<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: Stakeholders Warn Against Imposition In Ondo Constituency<\/p>\n

Boko Haram Kills 6 In Fresh Chibok Attack<\/p>\n

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Nigeria\u2019s Place In Global Community<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Seek Inclusion Of PWDs In Petroleum Industry Act Amendment<\/p>\n

Dangote Returns to Court to Challenge Fuel Import Licences<\/p>\n

2 Killed As Gunmen Abduct School Principal, Students In Oyo Attack<\/p>\n

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

Iran: Strait of Hormuz closed only to our enemies<\/p>\n

Inflation rises to 15.69%<\/p>\n

High cost of tests, consultations shuts out patients from hospitals<\/p>\n

As consensus flops: APC opts for direct primaries<\/p>\n

Tinubu has removed poverty as barrier to education, says Minister<\/p>\n

Female arms courier arrested by DSS bags 20-year jail term<\/p>\n

Fresh Gas leak at Ogun school, students, teachers hospitalised<\/p>\n

Court orders arrest of NSCDC officers for allegedly beating up lawyer in Kwara<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Boko Haram raids Borno school, abduct pupils<\/p>\n

Alleged N36m fraud: Blessing CEO remanded in EFCC custody<\/p>\n

Flood: South South zone worst hit NEMA<\/p>\n

Police Dismiss 5 Inspectors over Alleged Kidnapping, Robbery<\/p>\n

Hybrid Motors, Chinese firm sign deal for 70,000-Unit EV production<\/p>\n

PDP crisis: Anyanwu seeks Wabara, Turakis prosecution over alleged impersonation<\/p>\n

Flood: C\/River gov seeks FGs intervention<\/p>\n

Adopt ranching, modern livestock farming, FG urges pastoralists<\/p>\n

APM Terminals pledges fresh $600m investment in Nigeria<\/p>\n

How we retained our doctors UDUTH CMD<\/p>\n

FG to complete digital broadcasting transition after years of delay<\/p>\n

Gunmen raid Oyo schools, kill teacher, abduct principal, students<\/p>\n

FG approves 30-day visa free entry for Rwandans<\/p>\n

Tinubu to Nigerians: You must pay taxes if you want development<\/p>\n

Reps: APC Panel Disqualifies Fubaras Loyalists, Clears allies of Wike<\/p>\n

2027: Court fines plaintiff N1m for delaying Jonathans eligibility suit<\/p>\n

Bandits kill one, injure three in Zamfara community<\/p>\n

Judicial misconduct: NJC suspends 2 judges for one year without pay<\/p>\n

EFCC Denies Assaulting Uyo Teaching Hospital Staff<\/p>\n

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

Boko Haram invade another Borno school, kidnap many school children<\/p>\n

2027: ADC to unveil policies thrust on fuel subsidy, INEC, security, others Lukman<\/p>\n

Special Kaduna Reps aspirant Buba faces age falsification allegations<\/p>\n

Breaking: Gunmen invade Oyo school, shoot teacher, abduct principal, students<\/p>\n

Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman<\/p>\n

Panic as fresh Ebola outbreak leaves 65 dead<\/p>\n

NJC suspends 2 judges over misconduct, recommends 12 for Appeal Court<\/p>\n

Peter Obi condoles Datti Baba-Ahmed over brothers dath<\/p>\n

Again, suit seeking to stop Jonathan from 2027 presidential race suffers setback<\/p>\n

Troops foil attack on NIS facility in Sokoto, kill 2 Lakurawa terrorists<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: Foreign affairs, NASS, NiDCOM kick as immigrants face new evacuation deadline<\/p>\n

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