{"id":33196,"date":"2026-05-20T03:55:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T03:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33196"},"modified":"2026-05-20T03:55:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T03:55:50","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-20-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33196","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 20 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Wizkid becomes first African artiste to hit 11 billion Spotify streams<\/p>\n

Obi arrives NDC headquarters for screening<\/p>\n

APC primaries: Governorship aspirants shun consensus deal in 10 states<\/p>\n

Oyo abduction: Police intensify rescue as panic spreads<\/p>\n

Banditry: LAUTECH dismisses claims on reported closure of institution<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP faction grants Jonathan waiver, clears him for presidential race<\/p>\n

FCC threatens sanctions against MDAs over illegal recruitment<\/p>\n

Osun politics heats up as Oyetolas aide replies Davido<\/p>\n

UK trade minister hopes Britain will rejoin EU<\/p>\n

Oyo kidnap: Igboho seeks FG, govs approval to tackle criminalities<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Asake nominated for 2026 BET Awards<\/p>\n

My love for Nigeria is beyond question, says Gowon<\/p>\n

Nigeria, US kill 175 ISIS terrorists in joint airstrikes DHQ<\/p>\n

Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m at Gowon autobiography unveiling<\/p>\n

EFCC releases mugshots of ex-power minister Mamman after arrest<\/p>\n

Jonathan has bought 2027 PDP presidential form Party chieftain<\/p>\n

Police kill kidnapper, recover weapon in Delta<\/p>\n

How El-Rufai revoked Gowons Abuja land Bishop Kukah<\/p>\n

Two jailed for illegal refuse dumping in Lagos<\/p>\n

TY Danjuma hails Gowons no victor, no vanquished slogan for civil war healing<\/p>\n

Some people warned Tinubu against wearing clothes I gave him Shettima<\/p>\n

Terrorists have no operational base in South West DHQ<\/p>\n

Primaries: Delta APC appeal panel receives five petitions<\/p>\n

Family laments UNIUYO students whereabouts since December<\/p>\n

Bayelsa East PDP zones 2027 senatorial ticket to Brass II<\/p>\n

Police arrest man with 339 wraps of suspected Indian hemp in Kogi<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Actress Funke Akindele solicits support for evicted special-needs children in Lagos<\/p>\n

Ronaldo breaks new World Cup record as Portugal name squad<\/p>\n

Stop desperation, end do-or-die politics, Gowon urges politicians<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: Top 10 countries with highest World Cup appearances<\/p>\n

Kaduna APC primaries crisis deepens as aggrieved senatorial aspirants protest<\/p>\n

How Obasanjo defied my orders to serve under Murtala during civil war Gowon<\/p>\n

Police dismiss bandit attack rumour in Oyo communities<\/p>\n

El-Rufai: NSA, ICPC chair confirmed tapped conversation Prosecution Witness<\/p>\n

Oyo abduction: SWest govs ignored security proposals for two years Gani Adams<\/p>\n

UNIOSUN gets full accreditation for 29 programmes<\/p>\n

Experts raise the alarm over rising terror in Sahel<\/p>\n

Kwara gov endorses APCs Yahaya Seriki for 2027 governorship race<\/p>\n

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

Ned Nwoko Cautions Against Celebrating Okowas Victory, Says Only APC NWC Can Announce Results<\/p>\n

Ondo APC Primaries: Group Scoffs at Critics, Affirms Aiyedatiwas Neutrality<\/p>\n

Nigerian Extradited to U.S. as FBI Cracks Alleged International Romance Scam Network Targeting Elderly Americans<\/p>\n

Nigeria-US Joint Air Interdictions on ISIS\/ISWAP Enclaves Eliminate 175 Terrorists, DHQ Reveals<\/p>\n

No Permanent Terrorist Operational Base Within South-West, Military Clarifies<\/p>\n

2-year-old Girl Among 45 Abducted in Oyo<\/p>\n

Pressure Mounts on Tinubu Over Audit Bill as CSOs Warn Nigeria Risks Deepening Corruption Crisis<\/p>\n

NESREA Shuts Kano Rice Plant Over Environmental Violations<\/p>\n

DSS Accuses El-Rufais Family of Inciting Public Against Judiciary<\/p>\n

Climate Caravan Sweeps Across Africa as Nigeria Mobilises Youth for Green Revolution<\/p>\n

TUC Expels 11 Erring Members, Places 14 Others on Suspension<\/p>\n

Tinubu Urged to Expedite Take-off of Oron Maritime University<\/p>\n

Catholic Church Charges Media to Uphold Truth, Amplify Unheard Voices<\/p>\n

Nigeria Better Without Crude Oil, Renowned Environmentalists Insists<\/p>\n

Police Rescue 30 Foreign Nationals, Dismantle Cross-Border Human Trafficking Syndicate<\/p>\n

FG Signs over N690bn Contracts for Road Construction in South-west, North-west<\/p>\n

Weak Regulation, Entrenched Interests Stall FGs Six-month Oil Contracting Directive<\/p>\n

NSDC: Sugar Industry Can Boost Economy, Tackle Unemployment, Insecurity<\/p>\n

Nigeria Urged to Get New Buyers as UAE Exit Threatens Oil Market Stability<\/p>\n

FG to Upgrade Makoko, Gishiri Slums in Lagos, Abuja<\/p>\n

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

Terrorism: Joint Nigeria-US airstrike kill 175 ISIS terrorists DHQ<\/p>\n

Tinubu hails Gowon memoir as compass for Nigeria<\/p>\n

Delta urges BEDC to restore power in Kwale, Isoko, other communities<\/p>\n

Sowore fails to enter defence in cyberbullying trial, accuses judge of bias<\/p>\n

No permanent terrorist operational base in the South-West DHQ<\/p>\n

Police hold memorial parade for 17 officers killed in Yobe<\/p>\n

El-Rufai interview played in court over Ribadu claim<\/p>\n

Oyo school attack: Gani Adams calls for regional security collaboration<\/p>\n

JAMB clarifies delay in 2026 UTME result slip printing<\/p>\n

VON signs strategic MoU on media cooperation, language development with Chinese Govt<\/p>\n

Wamakko, Ajiya, others emerge Sokoto APC Senatorial candidates<\/p>\n

Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar top list of footballers with most social media influence in 2026<\/p>\n

EFCC moves to sanction officers over UUTH raid<\/p>\n

Ex-minister Sadiya Umar Farouq in Egypt, claims medical unfitness<\/p>\n

Police dismantle human trafficking syndicate, rescue 30 foreigners in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

2027: Align with APC or face defeat, Basiru warns ambitious politicians<\/p>\n

Samuel Etoo, Jay Jay Okocha dominate as Nigerians debate greatest African footballer<\/p>\n

Atikus camp debunks report of ill health<\/p>\n

2027: Peter Obi emerges as NDCs presidential aspirant<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Nigerians consuming tragedy briefly, moving on Peter Obi<\/p>\n

Eligibility: Jonathan, AGF ask court to dismiss suit, lawyer seeks recusal of judge<\/p>\n

NDC begins screening of candidates, extends deadline for purchase of nomination forms<\/p>\n

2027: Cracks in Oyo APC over Reps primaries<\/p>\n

FG offers N600bn bonds as borrowing costs drop<\/p>\n

N130trn credit gap choking 39m MSMEs, threatening growth Oye<\/p>\n

FG launches free tax dispute resolution platforms for Nigerians<\/p>\n

Lagos to enjoy 24\/7 electricity supply soon NDPHC boss<\/p>\n

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

WTO secures N295m to support trade in developing economies
\nNESREA seals Kano Rice Plant for non-compliance with environmental regulations<\/p>\n

\u2018How Nigerian manufacturers can tap into Africa\u2019s single market\u2019
\nNigeria\u2019s N130tr credit gap hurting 39m MSMEs, Oye insists<\/p>\n

Man seeks justice after neighbour\u2019s machete attack in Lagos
\nUnmanned aerial vehicle market to exceed $160 billion by 2034<\/p>\n

Nigeria pushes for regional ports expansion as investment hits $27b<\/p>\n

DMO offers N600 billion bonds<\/p>\n

Rivers State Cannot Afford Another 4 Years of Bondage \u2014 Farah Dagogo<\/p>\n

Stakeholder seeks end to Nigeria\u2019s drug import dependency<\/p>\n

FG intensifies girls\u2019 education drive through $1.2b AGILE project<\/p>\n

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

Sudden Death: Lagos govt charges pilgrims to prioritise health ahead of Hajj<\/p>\n

They told Tinubu I planned to kill him, become president after our inauguration<\/p>\n

Oyo school abduction: 2-yr-old toddler among 46 victims<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: 70 NASS members lose return tickets<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s N40trn revenue target under threat from tax leakages \u2014NRS<\/p>\n

Atiku\u2019s US lobbyist alleges political intimidation, threatens to brief Trump<\/p>\n

Lagos expands climate protection, data-driven governance to boost SDGs<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Sunday Igboho demands urgent approval for Iru Ekun security network<\/p>\n

Nigerian man extradited to US over alleged romance fraud scheme<\/p>\n

2027: PDP clears Jonathan as sole presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Apapa ports: Extortion returns to access roads 24hrs after PEBEC enforcement<\/p>\n

Nigeria-US joint airstrikes kill 175 ISIS fighters DHQ<\/p>\n

Were not closing down because of banditry LAUTECH<\/p>\n

Gov Adeleke commended over student inclusion policy<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for record sixth appearance<\/p>\n

Nigerians divided over Ahmed Musa-Neymar World Cup call comparison<\/p>\n

Some people told Tinubu I charmed him with clothes I gave him Shettima<\/p>\n

IG deploys additional detectives as police move to secure release of kidnapped students in Oyo<\/p>\n

Togo sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to Africans<\/p>\n

No terrorist base in south-west, says DHQ<\/p>\n

FIFA, Global Citizen award first education fund grants to 27 grassroots groups worldwide<\/p>\n

300-level Theatre Arts UNIUYO student kidnapped in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Kwara stakeholders petition APC national chairman over unauthorized primary result<\/p>\n

Video: EFCC nabs convicted ex-minister Mamman over N33bn fraud<\/p>\n

Phone-tapping charge: Why we took El-Rufai into custody, DSS tells court<\/p>\n

Civil War: We turned to Soviets for weapons after US, UK snub Gowon<\/p>\n

FGN bonds record 32% oversubscription in May auction<\/p>\n

2027: I did not buy ADC form to be vice president Amaechi<\/p>\n

Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m at presentation of Gowons autobiography<\/p>\n

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Super Eagles draw Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania<\/p>\n

NAICOM charges insurers to adopt customer-centric business model<\/p>\n

Natashas camp mocks APC over Bellos clearance despite EFCC<\/p>\n

Nigerian athlete shot dead days before MBA graduation in US<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: No consensus governorship candidate in Lagos, aspirant tackles naysayers<\/p>\n

You cannot govern Atiku slams Tinubu over rising killings, abductions<\/p>\n

School abduction: 25 pupils, teachers still missing in Oyo Police<\/p>\n

Gunmen kill vigilante in fresh attack on Plateau community<\/p>\n

Turkey manhunt ends as shooter takes own life after killing 6<\/p>\n

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

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

2027: Nigeria Cannot Afford Another Experiment \u2013 Northern Economic League<\/p>\n

Nigerian Scholar Shot Dead Before MBA Graduation In Ohio<\/p>\n

CBN Opens N650bn T-Bills Auction To Mop Excess Liquidity<\/p>\n

2027: Jonathan Has Purchased PDP Presidential Nomination Form \u2014 Umar Sani<\/p>\n

Nigerian Athlete Oluwabukola Pereira Shot Dead In U.S.<\/p>\n

Victor Ikpeba Raises Stakes As 2026 5-A-Side Tournament Prize Hits N1m<\/p>\n

Wizkid Becomes First African Artist To Cross 11 Billion Spotify Streams<\/p>\n

Some People Told Tinubu I Wanted To Kill Him, Seize Power \u2013Shettima<\/p>\n

PICTORIAL: EFCC Releases Mugshots Of Ex-Power Minister Mamman After Arrest<\/p>\n

How El-Rufai Revoked Gowon\u2019s Abuja Land \u2014 Bishop Kukah<\/p>\n

Turaki-led PDP Clears Jonathan To Emerges Party\u2019s Presidential Candidate<\/p>\n

Obi Emerges Sole NDC Presidential Aspirant For 2027<\/p>\n

\u2018Africa Needs Big, Scalable Businesses To Compete Globally\u2019
\nWorld Bank Increases Guarantees to Mobilise $23bn Capital For Africa<\/p>\n

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Super Eagles To Battle Madagascar, Tanzania, Guinea Bissau<\/p>\n

Disquiet Over Planned Demolition On Ajah-Lekki-Eleko Axis<\/p>\n

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

DHQ: Joint operation with US led to killing of 175 ISIS fighters, top commanders<\/p>\n

Shettima: People told Tinubu I planned to kill him<\/p>\n

Gowons Autobiography: Danjuma donates N3bn, Dangote N500m Donations<\/p>\n

Ondo shuts Schools over APC Assembly Election<\/p>\n

BREAKING: People told Tinubu I planned to kill him Shettima<\/p>\n

2027: Jonathan Has Obtained PDP Presidential Form, says party Chieftain<\/p>\n

BREAKING: EFCC arrests fleeing ex-power minister Mamman<\/p>\n

Laughter as Jonathan addresses Emir Sanusi as My good friend<\/p>\n

Kano LG chair shuts school over alleged sexual abuse of pupils<\/p>\n

Contaminated water in Lagos community inflicts deadly illnesses on children<\/p>\n

Beyond Kigali: Africa Must Replace Summit Rhetoric with Real Economic Integration<\/p>\n

NIGERIA DAILY: Why Incumbency Failed In APC Primaries As Sitting Lawmakers Lost Their Tickets<\/p>\n

You Cannot Govern by Hiding Corpses, Atiku Fires at Tinubu<\/p>\n

ADC Primaries: Amaechi declares self more electable, says Atiku may lose<\/p>\n

APC makes U-Turn, adds Ben Murray-Bruce to list of cleared aspirants<\/p>\n

Another lawmaker donates cash to APC officials in Borno<\/p>\n

Tanker crashes into house, kills woman, grandson<\/p>\n

2027: Imposition of candidates may affect APCs chances Ondo aspirants<\/p>\n

Fake Result, Goje Rejects Gombe Central Senate APC Primaries<\/p>\n

Doctors return to work in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

Nigeria produces only 40% of drugs needed<\/p>\n

Arewa Think Tank seeks special grants for medical students<\/p>\n

Teacher remanded for allegedly sexually abusing school pupils<\/p>\n

Gov. Fintiri opens 5-day training for Adamawa officials<\/p>\n

North records lowest literacy rates, despite Alausa<\/p>\n

PEBEC pushes digital integration among MDAs<\/p>\n

Yobe: APC Aspirant Who Withdrew from Guber Race Emerges Senatorial Consensus Candidate<\/p>\n

Gombe, Adamawa Govs Secure APC Senatorial Tickets<\/p>\n

Nigeria Defends State Police Plan at UN<\/p>\n

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

2027 AFCON qualifier: Nigeria battles Madagascar, Tanzania, Guinea-Bissau<\/p>\n

FCC to MAs: You ll face prosecution on recruitment if<\/p>\n

Breaking: Jonathan emerges sole 2027 presidential aspirant as PDP waves screening<\/p>\n

175 ISIS terrorists killed in Nigeria U.S. joint offensive Defence Headquarters<\/p>\n

South East youth group congratulates Orji Kalu on APC primary victory<\/p>\n

Shettima speaks on charming Tinubu with clothes<\/p>\n

Anambra government speaks on new burial law<\/p>\n

Wizkid sets new African streaming record with 11bn Spotify plays<\/p>\n

Court orders bank to pay firm N256m over breach of contract<\/p>\n

Accord party condemns political crisis in Osun state<\/p>\n

Identities of Oyo abduction victims revealed *Full List<\/p>\n

Man hiding inside Ghana Must-Go bag nabbed at married womans house<\/p>\n

Togo removes visa requirement for African nationals<\/p>\n

Cirstea becomes oldest woman to debut in Top 20<\/p>\n

Nigerian athlete shot dad in US days before MBA graduation<\/p>\n

Strait of Hormuz forever ours, Iran declares<\/p>\n

Direct party primaries or direct imposition<\/p>\n

Oiling US-Nigeria anti-terror pact: ONSAs onerous streak<\/p>\n

NDC: Peter Obi emerges sole presidential aspirant<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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