{"id":33179,"date":"2026-05-17T01:01:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T01:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33179"},"modified":"2026-05-17T01:01:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T01:01:20","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-17-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33179","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 17 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

US Releases Footage of Operation That Killed ISIS Number Two Man<\/p>\n

Killed ISIS Commander: Identical Names Common Among Terrorists DHQ<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Tinubu Urges Accelerated Delivery of Attack Helicopters<\/p>\n

DHQ: No Foreign Soldier involved in Ground Battle Against Al-Minuki<\/p>\n

5 dead, 10 rescued as building collapses in Abuja<\/p>\n

Semenyo winner leads Manchester City to FA Cup title<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: How Yusuf Buhari defeated ex-DSS DGs son<\/p>\n

Presidency admits militarys error in 2024 claim of ISIS Commanders death<\/p>\n

Ndume: 42 students abducted in Borno school attack<\/p>\n

Kadpoly Is Centre Of Tech Excellence Uba Sani<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Angry youths force APC Chairman into waiting vehicle as primaries end in disarray<\/p>\n

Reverse refinery deal with Chinese firms, Church tells FG<\/p>\n

Kwara: 8 Aspirants in Race for Kaiama APC Reps Ticket as Consensus Fails<\/p>\n

Katsina: Lone female aspirant wins APC reps ticket<\/p>\n

Lagos: Hoodlums attack APC leaders at venue of primaries<\/p>\n

Obi: Trump got billion-dollars deals from China, what did Tinubus trips achieve<\/p>\n

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

Late arrival, hijacking of materials disrupt Benue APC NASS primaries<\/p>\n

Federation oil earnings slump by N78.7bn despite rising prices<\/p>\n

Mothers wail as terrorists abduct over 45 Oyo pupils<\/p>\n

NRS denies blanket waivers as port agents protest delays<\/p>\n

Oborevwori, deputy hail peaceful APC primaries in Delta<\/p>\n

Alonso set for appointment as Chelsea manager Reports<\/p>\n

Buharis son Yusuf clinches APC Reps ticket in Katsina<\/p>\n

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso warn NDC aspirants against greed, vote-buying<\/p>\n

Abbas secures APC House of Reps ticket for fifth term<\/p>\n

Elumelu defeats Okolie in Delta APC Reps primary<\/p>\n

Abejide sweeps all 34 wards in Kogi APC Reps primary<\/p>\n

Obi condemns school attacks, says children pawns in ransom economy<\/p>\n

Israel explores future without US military aid dependence<\/p>\n

Presidency confirms Al-Manuki killing, says 2024 report was mistaken identity<\/p>\n

Abuja building collapse kills five, 10 rescued as search continues<\/p>\n

Kano to strengthen collaboration with FG, partners on education<\/p>\n

Big Brother Naija opens Season 11 auditions, announces registration dates<\/p>\n

Iheanacho inspires late Celtic comeback to clinch Scottish Premiership<\/p>\n

World Hypertension Day: Experts warn of rising cases, poor treatment access<\/p>\n

42 students abducted in Borno school attack Ndume<\/p>\n

Abia APC convenes emergency meeting over primary election<\/p>\n

Ekiti APC aspirant alleges intimidation during primary<\/p>\n

Presidency tackles Peter Obi over Tinubus foreign trip criticisms<\/p>\n

Obasanjo urges healthy living, says hes managed diabetes for 40 years<\/p>\n

PFN declares three-day nationwide fast over insecurity, 2027 elections<\/p>\n

APC adopts direct primaries for National Assembly elections in Bayelsa<\/p>\n

France arrests six for hosting Palestinian flag on Eiffel Tower<\/p>\n

Obi knocks Tinubus UK visit, questions economic gains<\/p>\n

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

DHQ Clarifies Reported Killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki in 2024, Says Terrorist Leaders Adopt Similar Names to Obscure Their Identities<\/p>\n

Police Mourn 17 Officers Killed by Terrorists at Army Special Forces School in Yobe<\/p>\n

Ex-Kwara Govs Aide, Ajakaye, Wins APC Federal Constituency Ticket<\/p>\n

Nigerian Navy Uncovers, Dismantles Illegal Refined Petroleum Products Depot in Rivers<\/p>\n

2027: Dont Stake Your Childrens School Fees on Primaries, Uzodimma Tells Imo APC Aspirants<\/p>\n

Tinubu Assures Nigerians in Rwanda: Ill Continue To Work Hard Till We Realise Our Dreams<\/p>\n

PINL Attributes Increase in Nigerian Oil\/Gas Outputs To Surveillance Firms Community Cooperation,<\/p>\n

NDDC Postpones 2026 High Impact Conference to June 6<\/p>\n

Civil Society Groups Demand Fresh Data, Stronger Policies, Increased Education Funding for Nigerian Boys<\/p>\n

Cuba Blames US Sanctions for Deepening Energy Crisis, Responds Cautiously to Reported $100m Aid Offer<\/p>\n

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

How slain ISIS commander built fortified terror enclave in Borno \u2014 Army<\/p>\n

Attacks, kidnappings of students threats to Nigeria’s future – Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Navy discovers hidden creek camp after suspicious boat movement in Rivers\u2013Bayelsa axis<\/p>\n

Brewing industry raises fresh concerns as Customs pushes ahead With tax reform discussions<\/p>\n

Six terrorists killed in own bomb blast in Borno<\/p>\n

Police lose 17 officers in deadly terror ambush at military training facility in Yobe<\/p>\n

FG intervention drives massive UCTH upgrade, expands 850 bed capacity<\/p>\n

Prof. Ize-Iyamu tasks Nigerians on improved oral hygiene for healthy living<\/p>\n

Tinubu or Wike: Where does Governor Monday Okpebholo’s alliance lie?<\/p>\n

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

APC Primaries: Thousands stranded in Abuja South over consensus row<\/p>\n

Ihonvbere, House of Reps Majority Leader loses return bid<\/p>\n

Buharis son Yusuf wins APC Reps ticket in Katsina<\/p>\n

2027: Obi urges aspirants to embrace integrity, selfless service<\/p>\n

Five dead, 11 hospitalised as 3-storey building collapses in Abuja<\/p>\n

Police mourn 17 officers killed during attack on Army school<\/p>\n

Students Abduction: Were working with security agencies, says Makinde<\/p>\n

Skills, not just certificates, will drive Nigerias future Tinubu<\/p>\n

At 89, I still exercise, manage diabetes with discipline Obasanjo<\/p>\n

ADC postpones presidential, governorship screening<\/p>\n

74 aspirants cleared as APC declares Oyo reps primaries peaceful, transparent<\/p>\n

Nigerians now treat insecurity, killings as normal Jonathan<\/p>\n

Crisis mars Lagos Mainland APC Reps Primary Election<\/p>\n

Cardiovascular surgeons condemn hospital invasion by EFCC<\/p>\n

No vaccine for latest Ebola outbreak, DRC warns as as toll hits 80<\/p>\n

Full list: APC unveils names of disqualified Reps aspirants<\/p>\n

Nwifuru dismisses pararrel APC primaries in Ebonyi<\/p>\n

European countries with the highest and lowest salaries<\/p>\n

Lagos APC primaries peaceful, evidence of internal democracy Obasa<\/p>\n

BBNaija season 11 audition begins May 22<\/p>\n

APC Plateau primaries: Members anxious as several aspirants withdraw<\/p>\n

Reps primaries: APC disqualifies 4 Fubara loyalists, 10 others<\/p>\n

APC distributes materials for Benue NASS primaries, pledges credible exercise<\/p>\n

Forgery storm trails PDP clearance of Tinubus ex-minister<\/p>\n

Crisis rocks Kogi APC as Ola rejects consensus move for Karimi<\/p>\n

Slain ISIS commander was involved in 2018 Dapchi schoolgirls kidnap DHQ<\/p>\n

Military strikes alone cant end terrorism Gbenga Hashim<\/p>\n

30-year-old Buba withdraws from Kaduna Reps race amid age controversy<\/p>\n

42 abducted after school invasion in Borno village Ndume<\/p>\n

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

Chibok Youth Raise Alarm Over Renewed Boko Haram Attacks, Killings<\/p>\n

Borno School Attack: Ndume Confirms Abduction Of 42 Students, Children<\/p>\n

Gombe APC Primaries Split As Yahaya Hails Peaceful Conduct<\/p>\n

Niger APC Backs Abdullahi As Consensus Candidate For 2027 Reps Race<\/p>\n

ISIS Commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki\u2019s Identity Confirmed, No Doubt Over Killing \u2014 DHQ<\/p>\n

Fire Guts Part Of Federal Secretariat In Nasarawa<\/p>\n

8 APC Reps Candidates Emerge Unopposed In Jigawa Primaries<\/p>\n

Zaria APC Affirms Speaker Abbas Unopposed For 2027 Reps Ticket<\/p>\n

Tension Ahead APC Primary As Ola\u2019s Team Alleges Plot Against Supporters<\/p>\n

Police Confirm Death Of 17 Officers In Yobe Terror Attack<\/p>\n

2027: Odufowokan Dismisses Daniel\u2019s Claims, Predicts Abiodun\u2019s Victory<\/p>\n

Anger At Kaduna APC Primary Leads To Chairman\u2019s Abduction<\/p>\n

Big Brother Naija Announces Season 11 Auditions, Registration Dates<\/p>\n

APC Holds Peaceful House Of Reps Primaries In Rivers<\/p>\n

APC Reps Primaries: Abejide, Abdulkareem, Halims, Ogembe Emerge Winners In Kogi<\/p>\n

Northern Lions, Middle-Belt Tigers Kick Off Nigeria Super League With Victories<\/p>\n

NLO Probes MC Steve, Beautiful Tours 10-3 Match Result<\/p>\n

Aspirants, Supporters Protest Conduct Of APC Reps Primaries In Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

COWA Intensifies Nationwide Campaign Against Climate Change<\/p>\n

AFRICOM Drops Video Of Joint Nigeria-US Mission That Took Out ISIS Commander<\/p>\n

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

Putin set to visit China after Trumps Beijing trip<\/p>\n

Crisis hits Libya football as protesters set government building on fire<\/p>\n

School attack: Oyo state government exposes where kidnappers of principal, students are trapped<\/p>\n

Oyo: APC House of Representatives primary election peaceful, transparent Official<\/p>\n

APC primaries: Committee denies presidential list, promises credible election<\/p>\n

2027 election: Like Speaker, deputy Kalu secures APC Reps ticket<\/p>\n

Let El-Rufai enjoy his full rights<\/p>\n

Kwara APC primaries: incumbent Reps member Ismail loses ward to AbdulRazaqs ex-spokesman<\/p>\n

17 Police officers confirmed dead in Yobe terrorists attack<\/p>\n

Kaduna: Speaker Abbas, Ango Abdullahis son secure tickets as APC announces Reps results<\/p>\n

Kaduna: Group preaches calm as results trickle in from APC House of Representatives primaries<\/p>\n

Anglican Church to INEC: Be neutral, fair in conduct of 2027 elections.Taiye Odewale, Abuja<\/p>\n

BBNaija announces season 11 audition date<\/p>\n

Adamawa: APC House of Representatives aspirants protest cancellation of primary<\/p>\n

Breaking: Manchester City pip Chelsea to win 2026 FA Cup<\/p>\n

Breaking: Tension as Kaduna youths confront APC chairman over disputed Reps primary<\/p>\n

Breaking: Many trapped, dead as 3-storey building collapses in Abuja [VIDEO]<\/p>\n

Court adjourns rape, incest trial amid legal procedure dispute<\/p>\n

Lagos: Police receive operational assets for violent crime response unit launch<\/p>\n

FCT Senate: Stakeholders push for Abubakar Abdullahis aspiration<\/p>\n

Group urges Tinubu to appoint Kano philanthropist Zaura to restore peace, stability<\/p>\n

Slain ISIS commander linked to Dapchi schoolgirls abduction DHQ<\/p>\n

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