{"id":33185,"date":"2026-05-18T02:55:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T02:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33185"},"modified":"2026-05-18T02:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T02:55:26","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-18-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33185","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 18 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump warns wont be anything left of Iran unless it agrees to deal<\/p>\n

87 abducted in Borno, Oyo: Senate vows to fast-track state police<\/p>\n

Planned shipping charge hike will worsen inflation IMAN<\/p>\n

Tinubu borrowing binge reckless, opaque, economic vandalism Atiku<\/p>\n

Policeman killed in Third Mainland bridge crash<\/p>\n

Akumes wife, Marks daughter win as Alias camp sweeps Benue APC Reps primaries<\/p>\n

Our reforms, Tinubus sacrifices yielding results, paving way for prosperity Yilwatda<\/p>\n

APC disqualifies Wikes former deputy, Jack-Rich, others from Rivers Senate race<\/p>\n

Niger Delta stakeholders demand audit, cleanup of abandoned oil wells<\/p>\n

Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant<\/p>\n

Jonathan deserves respect, diaspora group slams VeryDarkMan<\/p>\n

Oyo school abduction: We could only watch as gunmen carted away our children Parents<\/p>\n

Ogun confirms full recovery of victims in Ijebu-Ode gas incident<\/p>\n

Al-Minukis death, turning point in anti-terror war Ex-Army spokesman<\/p>\n

One killed at Plateau APC primary election venue<\/p>\n

Bauchi perm sec dies in Saudi Arabia during Hajj<\/p>\n

Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah calls talks dead end<\/p>\n

Jumbo pension looms for police as PenCom pushes lifetime full-pay retirement<\/p>\n

Timi Frank seeks US intervention over El-Rufai, Ayeni detentions<\/p>\n

APC primaries: Gagdi loses third term bid in Plateau reps contest<\/p>\n

WHO declares intl emergency as Ebola kills over 80 in DR Congo<\/p>\n

BPP clamps down on contract padding: new rules force central review of all variation requests<\/p>\n

Telcos yet to lift suspension on airtime loan services despite court order<\/p>\n

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

Senate condemns abduction of 87 students, teachers in Borno, Oyo<\/p>\n

Why I dumped PDP APM Lagos gov candidate<\/p>\n

Akumes wife, Marks daughter pick Benue APC Reps tickets<\/p>\n

How Herbert Wigwes passing almost stopped Bayelsa power project Diri<\/p>\n

Abducted students will be rescued, Oyo deputy gov assures communities<\/p>\n

Dangote receives heros welcome in Ethiopia, raises fertiliser investment to $4bn<\/p>\n

Adeleke orders revival of Safe School Initiative after Oyo kidnappings<\/p>\n

LP warns aspirants against buying nomination forms from Abure<\/p>\n

APC clears Yahaya Bello, others to run for senatorial ticket<\/p>\n

Imo APC opens petition window for House of Reps primary complaints<\/p>\n

Lagos warns residents against consumption of spoiled tomatoes<\/p>\n

APC appeal committee promises fairness, neutrality in Delta<\/p>\n

Drone strike starts fire outside UAE nuclear plant<\/p>\n

Xenophobia: Atiku faults FGs handling of South Africa crisis<\/p>\n

Sugar industry can create one million jobs, boost security NSDC boss<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Our community bleeding, angry youths reject political activities over Benue killings<\/p>\n

NCDC raises surveillance as Ebola resurfaces in Congo, Uganda<\/p>\n

FG moves to curb contract inflation, bans variations without BPP clearance<\/p>\n

Police warn Anambra residents against resisting arrest<\/p>\n

Police rescue two children, arrest three women for child theft in Abia<\/p>\n

Reps primary: Youths protest marginalisation in Kwara<\/p>\n

I dont want a woman to be cause of my death Frank Edoho<\/p>\n

Police arrest six suspected one chance robbers in Lagos, recover tricycle, fake gun<\/p>\n

CAF to hold AFCON 2027 qualifying draw Tuesday<\/p>\n

I withdrew, never participated in APC primary, says Cubana Chief Priest<\/p>\n

NDLEA seizes cocaine bound for UK, Australia, destroys 65,000kg skunk in Delta<\/p>\n

Obi decries insecurity, neglect of boy child<\/p>\n

Oyo school attack: Yorubaland now under siege, says Afenifere<\/p>\n

Timi Frank urges fair treatment of El-Rufai in detention<\/p>\n

Probe N800bn FAAC diversion for campaign funding, SERAP urges INEC<\/p>\n

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

Trump, Tinubu Confirm Killing of ISIS Leader, Al-Minuki by Joint US, Nigerian Forces<\/p>\n

Afenifere Horrified by Terrorists\u2019 Invasion of Schools in Oyo, Attacks in Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Kwara<\/p>\n

External Reserves Rebound to $48.54bn After Week-long Rally, Up $10.2bn YoY<\/p>\n

Despite Fintech Competition, Four Banks Record N570.17tn Electronic Transactions<\/p>\n

Obi Queries Benefits of Tinubus Foreign Trips, Says Trump Got Billions of Dollars Deals from China<\/p>\n

Speaker Abbas, Kalu, Elumelu, Buharis Son Win APC Primaries, House Majority Leader, Ihonvbere Loses<\/p>\n

Six ISWAP Bomb Makers Killed in Borno IED Explosion<\/p>\n

Ndume Confirms 42 Abducted after School Invasion in Borno Village<\/p>\n

Oyo School Abduction Exposed Major Intelligence Gap, Says Makinde, Inaugurates Violent Crime Response Unit<\/p>\n

ADC Postpones Screening of Presidential, Governorship Aspirants<\/p>\n

Tinubu Hails Aircraft Maker, Airbus Move to Establish Hanger, Maintenance Facilities in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Obidient, Kwankwasiyya Movements Push for Consensus NDC Presidential Ticket, Raise Funds<\/p>\n

AfDB Approves $200m Financing Facility for BOI to Boost Nigerian SMEs<\/p>\n

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

Presidency, Oyedele Attribute S&P Rating Upgrade to Growing International Confidence in Tinubus Reforms<\/p>\n

Tambuwal: ADC Structure Not Built for Atiku; Obi, Kwankwaso Defected to Test Popularity Elsewhere<\/p>\n

At 89, I Still Exercise, Manage Diabetes with Discipline, Says Obasanjo<\/p>\n

2027: Its Abians Against Opposition, Not Otti, Youth Advocate Reiterates to Abians<\/p>\n

LCCI Urges Tinubu-led Administration to Deepen Reforms as Inflation Climbs to 15.69%<\/p>\n

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

APC dismisses claims of rift with governors over primaries<\/p>\n

2027: APC names Amaewhule, Wike allies winners in Rivers primaries<\/p>\n

APC presidential race: Tinubus incumbency means nothing Osifo<\/p>\n

Tinubu backs Airbus plan for aircraft maintenance hub in Nigeria<\/p>\n

ISIS: Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki killed in 2026 operation, not 2024 DHQ<\/p>\n

Ronaldos trophy wait continues as Gamba Osaka stun Al Nassr<\/p>\n

Anxiety over APCs make-or-break primaries<\/p>\n

2027: SDP writes INEC, submits Adebayos details as presidential candidate<\/p>\n

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

LP disowns Abure\u2019s nomination forms, warns aspirants against \u2018political scam\u2019<\/p>\n

Abducted Ogbomoso school principal, teacher beg Makinde, CAN for help<\/p>\n

HURIWA demands probe as World Bank alleges N34.53tn revenue diversion<\/p>\n

Tinubu\u2019s Debt Addiction Is Economic Vandalism \u2014 Atiku<\/p>\n

Boko Haram bomber Kabiru Sokoto appeals life sentence<\/p>\n

Tragedy in Enugu communities as three females are macheted<\/p>\n

I Want To Inspire The Next Generation of Nigerian Rugby Players- Grandidier-Nkanang<\/p>\n

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda global health emergency<\/p>\n

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

Doctors Continue Strike At UUTH Over EFCC Shootings Incident<\/p>\n

Baba-Ahmed Insists APC Defeat Possible In 2027 Elections<\/p>\n

Southern Kaduna CDAs Reject Division Plan, Assure Peaceful 2026 SKFEST<\/p>\n

Kaduna APC Senatorial Aspirant Shettima Withdraws From Race<\/p>\n

One Feared Dead In Violent APC Primary In Plateau<\/p>\n

Kano Empowers Women Entrepreneurs With Processing Equipment<\/p>\n

\u200eDavido Returns To Babcock University, Pledges Music Dept Upgrade 11 Years After Graduation \u200e<\/p>\n

Makinde-backed PDP To Screen 3,181 Aspirants For 2027 Elections<\/p>\n

NCDC Intensifies Surveillance Over Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo, Uganda<\/p>\n

Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Fresh $1.25bn World Bank Loan, Calls Borrowing Addiction \u2018Economic Vandalism\u2019<\/p>\n

Nigerian Banks Lose N2.5tn Annually To High CRR- Report<\/p>\n

Customs Insists On Credible Data In Tax Stamp Policy Debate<\/p>\n

IMF Members Back Open Leadership Selection Reform
\nAFCON 2027 Qualifying Draw Holds In Cairo On Tuesday<\/p>\n

Michael Jackson Was Sexually Abused As A Child, Friend Claims<\/p>\n

Monetary Policy: CPPE Cautions Against Tightening<\/p>\n

2027: Obidients, Kwankwasiyya Launch \u20a660m Fundraising Push For Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance<\/p>\n

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

Police Officer Killed in Auto Crash on Third Mainland Bridge<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP faction to screen over 3,000 aspirants<\/p>\n

Loans not achievements, Atiku tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: Akumes wife, David Marks Daughter clinch return tickets<\/p>\n

Plateau: Rep. Gagdi loses return ticket<\/p>\n

David Marks Daughter Wins Benue APC Reps Ticket<\/p>\n

I Wont Step Down for Anyone, Says Nasarawa APC Guber Aspirant<\/p>\n

Angry Youth burn down Kano LG chairs office over insecurity<\/p>\n

Atiku accuses Tinubu of Slow Response to South Africa Crisis<\/p>\n

Ex-Gov Al-Makuras Nephew Clinches Nasarawa APC Reps Ticket<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Man shot dead at venue of APC primaries in Plateau<\/p>\n

Serving senator who was Wikes deputy for 8 years barred from APC primary<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: We are one family in Bayelsa, says Gov Diri<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: 12 House of Reps Members Who Lost Return Tickets<\/p>\n

Kogi: Lawmakers Win Return Tickets, but losers allege Irregularities<\/p>\n

Abubakar Kabir Emerges as APC sole rep Candidate for Bichi, hails Tinubu, Gov. Yusuf<\/p>\n

Rivers: Fubaras men missing as Wikes loyalists emerge APC Reps candidates<\/p>\n

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

FG pledges support for IOM climate migration initiative<\/p>\n

Frank alleges plot to eliminate El-Rufai, calls for release of Tunde Ayeni, seeks US intervention<\/p>\n

President Tinubu, Famadewa and Nigerias Homeland Security<\/p>\n

Sugar industry can create one million jobs, boost security NSDC boss<\/p>\n

NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital provide free medical checks for journalists as journalists kick off press week<\/p>\n

Primaries: Constituents Host Special Prayer Sessions for Senator Musa, Gov Bago, and President Tinubu Ahead of Elections<\/p>\n

DHQ moves to clear confusion over identity of killed terrorist leader<\/p>\n

NCC urges stronger judicial partnership in protecting Telecoms infrastructure<\/p>\n

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

2026 FIFA World Cup: Many desert match tickets as sellers face decline<\/p>\n

2027 election: APC clears Yahaya Bello, 16 others for Senatorial primaries in Kogi<\/p>\n

Sugar industry can create jobs, tackle security challenges NSDC boss<\/p>\n

Tinubus ongoing reforms ll lead to expansive prosperity Yilwatda<\/p>\n

Abducted Oyo vice principal begs for rescue after school attack<\/p>\n

Kaduna: Aspirants regroup, give APC 48-hour ultimatum to cancel primaries<\/p>\n

Yakubu reaffirms Nigerias commitment to One-China principle<\/p>\n

2027 election: Okojie clinches APC House of Representatives ticket in Edo state<\/p>\n

2027: Four aspirants secure tickets unopposed as Gombe Reps APC primaries end peacefully<\/p>\n

2026 Press Week: FCT journalists get free medical consultations, screenings<\/p>\n

Breaking: Serving Reps loyal to SGF Akume lose APC return tickets in Benue<\/p>\n

Breaking: One shot as violence erupts at APC House of Representatives primary venue in Plateau<\/p>\n

We must strengthen Nigerias local defence industry capabilities DIAN chairm<\/p>\n

2027 election: Aspirant sure of clinching APC governorship ticket in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

NTF President salutes NSC, others as national open trials ends<\/p>\n

FRSC inducts 145 special marshals in Enugu<\/p>\n

Kaduna senatorial aspirants sign peace pact ahead of 2026 APC primaries<\/p>\n

What I will do to someone who cheats on me in a relationship Tolani Baj<\/p>\n

2026 childrens day: FG reaffirms commitment to inclusive future young Nigerians<\/p>\n

2027: Philanthropist Onyeaji picks NDC House of Representatives form<\/p>\n

Burna Boy set to own worlds first widebody Bugatti Chiron<\/p>\n

WHO declares Ebola global health emergency as outbreak spreads<\/p>\n

What Seyi Tinubu told Cubana Chief Priest after losing APC House of Representatives ticket<\/p>\n

Oyetola to declare PMAWCA board meeting open as NPA hosts West, Central African port leaders<\/p>\n

Nigeria haul 29 medals, placed 3rd as curtains fall on 2026 African Senior Weightlifting Championship<\/p>\n

ICPC chair calls for bridging policy-practice gap to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms<\/p>\n

Nigeria police mourn 17 officers slain at Army Special Forces School<\/p>\n

SOKAPU disowns Southern Kaduna festival, raises security concerns<\/p>\n

Ife community ecstatic as Prince Ibiyemi rehabilitates road, rallies support for AMBO<\/p>\n

Constituency intervention: Kalu faults budget trackers report on e-learning centre<\/p>\n

Kano our major audience base Radio France<\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup 2026 Fans, fares, fairness & fun-Just 25 days to kick off<\/p>\n

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