{"id":33201,"date":"2026-05-21T05:37:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33201"},"modified":"2026-05-21T05:37:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:37:39","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-21-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33201","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 21 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Ebola Outbreak: WHO Records 500 Suspected Cases, 130 Deaths in DRC<\/p>\n

Hormuz: FAO Calls for Alternative Trade Routes to Avert Imminent Global Food Crisis<\/p>\n

Fubara Withdraws from APC Guber Primary, Says Decision Difficult But Necessary<\/p>\n

Unfazed by New Inflationary Concerns, CBN Retains MPR at 26.5%<\/p>\n

$5bn NLNG Train 7 Hits 92% Completion, Nears Pre-commissioning as Local Capacity Grows<\/p>\n

Over 7.6m Workers Have Enrolled in Social Insurance Scheme, Says NSITF<\/p>\n

Presidency Identifies RegTech as Instrument for Financial Inclusion, Trusted Digital Economy<\/p>\n

FG: Telecoms Policy Review Will Bridge Digital Gap, Enhance Public Service Delivery<\/p>\n

NAF Destroys Terrorists\u2019 Hideouts in Southern Tumbuns, Mandara Mountains<\/p>\n

Presidency Identifies RegTech As Instrument For Financial Inclusion, Trusted Digital Economy<\/p>\n

Obi: Im Not Worried About Jonathans Presidential Bid, Focused on Rebuilding Nigeria<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: Dangerous Erosion of Democratic Values<\/p>\n

Rivers Cannot Afford to be in bondage for Another Four Years Dagogo<\/p>\n

Rotimi Amaechi: I Didnt Purchase ADC Form to Be VP to Anybody<\/p>\n

Rockefeller Foundation Awarded $350M+ to Reach 731 Million People<\/p>\n

Maturing Securities: N3tn Liquidity Boost May Pressure Yields Further This Week<\/p>\n

Budget Deficit: FG Raises N3.6trn via Bond Market in Five Months<\/p>\n

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

World Cup: FIFA, US hotels clash over canceled booking reservations, pricing<\/p>\n

Policewoman, pedestrian die in Gombe highway crash<\/p>\n

ASUU tackles FG, Lagos over unpaid allowances, salary arrears<\/p>\n

Delta speaker, deputy, others clinch APC assembly tickets<\/p>\n

Your votes will count, INEC boss assures Ekiti electorate<\/p>\n

2027: APC reverses mass disqualification, clears all Kwara assembly aspirants<\/p>\n

Coup trial: Accused colonel rejects military court<\/p>\n

Kaduna NDC backs ObiKwankwaso ticket for presidency<\/p>\n

Kidnappers abduct two cocoa institute workers in Oyo, police arrest two<\/p>\n

FULL LIST: Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi, Ndidi make Chelles squads for Unity Cup, friendlies<\/p>\n

Kano ASUU condemns partial implementation of 2025 agreement<\/p>\n

Im impressed, Gbajabiamila hails Lagos APC primaries as Elliott claims intimidation<\/p>\n

EU unveils 4.5m conflict prevention, resilience project in Sokoto<\/p>\n

Kwankwaso indirectly working for Tinubus re-election Kano gov aide<\/p>\n

VIDEO: Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary, alleges intimidation<\/p>\n

Peter Obi visits Kwankwaso after presidential screening, clearance<\/p>\n

Four die in Kano as vehicle plunges into dam<\/p>\n

Abia APC assembly aspirant denies support for Otti, LP<\/p>\n

BREAKING: CBN retains interest rate at 26.5%<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: Dangote hosts Otedola, First HoldCo executives at refinery<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Nigerians have constitutional right to self-defence Bwala<\/p>\n

Stop spreading false security information, Oyo warns residents<\/p>\n

WHO says Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide<\/p>\n

FG commences payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to BEA scholars abroad<\/p>\n

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

NDLEA arrests Nigeria-Mexico drug syndicate, seizes N480bn drugs in Ogun<\/p>\n

Iran Guards warn of war beyond Mideast as Trump repeats threats<\/p>\n

ASUU urges FG to address delays in implementation of 2025 agreement<\/p>\n

Tinubu doesnt fully trust me because I supported Peter Obi Cubana Chief Priest<\/p>\n

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

FG worried over vandalism of power infrastructure<\/p>\n

Bwala defends Tinubu, labels Peter Obi dictatorial<\/p>\n

FG condemns excessive bureaucracy in public service<\/p>\n

Tinubu: No policy, however sound, can succeed without capable, disciplined and highperforming Civil Service<\/p>\n

FG starts payment of 2025 BEA scholars allowances<\/p>\n

Nigeria now produces 10,000 passports per hour, decades of delay ended with centralised system Minister<\/p>\n

Nigerians have right to bear arms for self-defence Bwala<\/p>\n

Nigeria cannot achieve development goals wiithout women, says Bala Usman<\/p>\n

Again NAF bombards terrorists stronghold in southern Tumbuns, Mandara mountains, kill scores<\/p>\n

President Tinubu must intervene in Delta APC dispute Ned Nwoko<\/p>\n

Abia guber: Ex-commissioner Opara unveils agenda, promises to abolish security vote<\/p>\n

Delta APC primaries manipulated by state government Ned Nwoko<\/p>\n

2027: Zoning battle could hand Tinubu easy victory Dele Momodu<\/p>\n

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

2026 World Cup: African stars Nigerians will be watching closely<\/p>\n

FGN bonds undersubscribed despite N516bn demand<\/p>\n

Nigeria boosts maritime security capacity with 177 new graduates<\/p>\n

Family raises alarm as abducted UniUyo student still in captivity after N500,000 ransom<\/p>\n

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

Fubara, others withdraw from guber race, cite party unity, irregularities<\/p>\n

Abduction fears trigger panic in South-West schools, communities<\/p>\n

Capitalisation dips by N1.6 trillion, amid selloff in bluechips
\nThugs now fly first class in Nigeria, says Jonathan<\/p>\n

Nigeria to halt $850m capital flight<\/p>\n

Nigerian schools unprepared for CBT transition, NUT warns<\/p>\n

FG to implement trust scheme for oil-producing communities<\/p>\n

Dangote says Refinery to hold 10% of U.S. refining capacity as IPO targets retail investors<\/p>\n

How Africa\u2019s misaligned gas commercial model hurts its economies<\/p>\n

Tinubu pledges to implement NADECO\u2019s demand if re-elected<\/p>\n

Al-Mustapha Calls for Political Reset, Says Nigeria Must Break Cycle of Deception<\/p>\n

CBN retains lending rate at 26.5% as Cardoso bets on rising confidence<\/p>\n

Nigerian, eight other deportees from U.S. land in Sierra Leone<\/p>\n

“The allegations are false”- Frank Edoho says amidst marital issues
\nOtedola stakes $100m in Dangote Refinery as investor demand exceeds $2b<\/p>\n

NDLEA dismantles Nigerian-Mexican meth syndicate, seizes drugs worth N480b<\/p>\n

Seplat targets $1 billion dividend payout, eyes 200,000 bpd production<\/p>\n

WAEC calls for better teachers, facilities to boost students\u2019 performance<\/p>\n

Can private clubs rival govt-backed \u2018giants\u2019 in new-look NPFL?<\/p>\n

Can you date a man in entertainment? 80% of women say they wouldn\u2019t<\/p>\n

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

Stop kidnappings, protect our children now, NLC tells FG<\/p>\n

Otedola to invest $100m in Dangote refinery<\/p>\n

CBN retains monetary policy rate at 26.5%<\/p>\n

2027: I\u2019ll replace indigeneship with citizenship \u2014 Amaechi<\/p>\n

APC clears governorship aspirants for primaries in Oyo<\/p>\n

Tinubu borrows to build infrastructure across Nigeria Umahi<\/p>\n

2027: Kwankwaso working for Tinubu behind scenes Kano govt<\/p>\n

Nigeria doesnt need experiments, but tested leadership Atiku<\/p>\n

NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, seizes N480bn drugs, arrests 3 Mexicans<\/p>\n

Lagos arraigns NURTW chieftain for alleged killing of dispatch rider<\/p>\n

Nigerians, others deported by US arrive in Sierra Leone<\/p>\n

Makinde signs executive order to regulate vigilante, community security groups in Oyo<\/p>\n

FG assures no Ebola case in Nigeria, boosts national preparedness<\/p>\n

ASUU warns FG: Failure to implement 2025 agreement poses threat to university peace<\/p>\n

Iran jails ex-national team goalkeeper after anti-Khamenei post<\/p>\n

Obi meets Kwankwaso after securing NDC presidential primary clearance<\/p>\n

DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp amid Ebola fears<\/p>\n

Atiku appears before ADC screening panel, promises security reforms<\/p>\n

Im impressed Gbajabiamila speaks on APC primaries in Surulere<\/p>\n

Aviation financing under pressure from forex, customs issues Keyamo<\/p>\n

FG begins payment of outstanding BEA scholarships<\/p>\n

Oyo school abduction: Rescue efforts ongoing Husband of kidnapped principal<\/p>\n

Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde set to enjoy first outing on global stage<\/p>\n

Era of manual inefficiency must end in Nigerias civil service Tinubu<\/p>\n

Gunmen abduct two travelers along Idi AyunreIjebu Ode road in Oyo<\/p>\n

Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf says US seeks to start new war<\/p>\n

I used to cry in Don Jazzys room during difficult moments Tiwa Savage<\/p>\n

Four die, several rescued after vehicle plunges into dam in Kano<\/p>\n

Why Nigeria prioritises non-formal education FG<\/p>\n

NAFDAC crushes N1.8bn fake drugs, counterfelt products in Abuja crackdown<\/p>\n

Child Trafficking: Two minors sold for 18,000 each, rescued after 4 months<\/p>\n

Insecurity: You have right to defend yourselves, Bwala tells Nigerians<\/p>\n

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

Votes Will Count, Says INEC Chairman Amupitan Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election<\/p>\n

Dangote Cement Gboko Rolls Out Multi-million Naira Empowerment Programmes For 6 Benue Host Communities<\/p>\n

Economist Supports CBN\u2019s Rate Hold, Cites Strengthened Policy Maturity, Economic Stability<\/p>\n

Stocks Slip 1.02% As Investors Lose By N1.62trn In Midweek Trading<\/p>\n

Saka Fires Back At Arsenal Critics After Historic Premier League Triumph<\/p>\n

Federation Cup: Shocking Upsets As Katsina Utd, Tornadoes, Lobi Stars Suffer Round Of 64 Exit<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: Benue Speaker Secures Return Ticket For Makurdi North<\/p>\n

INEC Presents Register of 1,059,360 Voters For Ekiti Governorship Election<\/p>\n

No Ebola Case In Nigeria, Airports On Alert, FAAN Assures Travellers<\/p>\n

Jonathan\u2019s Aide Disowns PDP Presidential Nomination Speculations<\/p>\n

Investors Turn To Money Market Funds Ahead Of Anticipated Dangote IPO \u2013 Analysts<\/p>\n

N50 Stamp Duty Not A Bank Levy, Says CBN<\/p>\n

\u200eGovernment Should Move Beyond Condolence Speeches \u2013 Kehinde Bankole Speaks On Rising Insecurity<\/p>\n

NDC Targets 1.5m Members In Kaduna<\/p>\n

NUT Rejects Federal Education Policy, Threatens Strike Over Welfare
\n12 hours ago
\nShehu Buba Withdraws From Bauchi APC Governorship Race Over Alleged Irregularities<\/p>\n

30% Of Nigerians With Diabetes Have Retinopathy \u2013SightSavers<\/p>\n

Xi, Putin Present United Front Against US During Beijing Summit<\/p>\n

CBN Says Inflation Spike Temporary, Sees Return to Disinflation<\/p>\n

Tinubu Orders Full Digitisation Of MDAs, Declares End To Manual Inefficiency<\/p>\n

Federal Government Begins Payment Of Outstanding 2025 Foreign Scholarship Allowances<\/p>\n

Mass Defection May Hit Rivers APC Before 2027<\/p>\n

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

Disqualified Lawmakers reinstated as Kwara APC Reverses Controversial Screening<\/p>\n

Fallout of Primaries: We know how to resolve our differences – APC Chair<\/p>\n

Easy ride for Wike’s man as all Rivers guber aspirants step down<\/p>\n

Votes will count, says Amupitan<\/p>\n

Policewoman killed as truck rams into shops in Gombe<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: Ex-NPHCDA Boss Wins Senatorial ticket in Nasarawa<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Desmond Elliot Withdraws from Primary, alleges intimidation<\/p>\n

American who tested positive for Ebola in DRC flown to Germany for treatment<\/p>\n

Nigerian pastor under fire for saying Arsenal cant win EPL<\/p>\n

CBN Retains Interest Rates at 26.5%<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: Atiku appears before ADC screening committee<\/p>\n

Singer Chike drops new song Pity My Soul amid controversy with Frank Edoho<\/p>\n

NDLEA smashes cartel, arrests Mexicans, seize N480bn worth drugs<\/p>\n

2026 Hajj: Temperature may hit 47C, Saudi warns pilgrims<\/p>\n

Cubana Chief Priest: Tinubu doesnt trust me because of Obi<\/p>\n

Banditry: Were ready to deploy warriors Gani Adams<\/p>\n

NAHCON deploys cloud-based call centre for pilgrims<\/p>\n

2027 Presidency: Obi downplays Jonathan factor, says Nigeria is his focus<\/p>\n

APC Primaries: Incumbent Senators Lose return tickets in Ondo<\/p>\n

Lalong survives as other Plateau senators, 4 reps lose return tickets<\/p>\n

Father: Ill never forgive teacher who raped my daughters<\/p>\n

Nigeria and the crisis of performative patriotism<\/p>\n

Police officer killed in Kano thugs clash months before retirement<\/p>\n

2027: Grassroots movement endorses Tinubu<\/p>\n

Nigeria-US joint strikes kill 175 ISIS fighters, top commanders DHQ<\/p>\n

No terrorist base in South-West forests, school attack isolated DHQ<\/p>\n

ASUU urges federal, state govts to fulfil 2025 agreement<\/p>\n

FG: Tax reform anchored on fairness, equity<\/p>\n

How EFCC arrested convicted ex-minister, Mamman<\/p>\n

Ill never forgive schoolteacher for allegedly raping my daughters<\/p>\n

You Must Reject Corruption, NBA Committee Chair Warns lawyers<\/p>\n

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

Gunmen abduct 2 CRIN staff in Oyo<\/p>\n

Nigeria: Tinubu orders full digitalisation of MDAs<\/p>\n

Aig-Imoukhuede calls for smarter, transparent, results-driven collaboration between government, private sector<\/p>\n

Nigerias internal security architecture undergoing most ambitious transformation in decades Interior Minister<\/p>\n

2027 presidential election: Labour Party scribe petitions screening committee over aspirants eligibility<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Kaduna assembly speaker, deputy, majority leader secure APC consensus tickets<\/p>\n

2027 elections: Jock scores 6,206 votes to emerge PDP flag bearer for Jaba\/Zango-Kataf Reps seat<\/p>\n

42 years after, UN envoy Jimoh Ibrahim directs Nigerian mission to open account with UBA in New York<\/p>\n

2027 election: Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary in Lagos<\/p>\n

Presidency pushes RegTech as tool for financial inclusion, trusted digital economy<\/p>\n

Yobe governorship aspirant dismisses withdrawal rumours, vows to stay in APC race<\/p>\n

2027 election: Uduaghan emerges APC candidate for Warri North constituency<\/p>\n

BN retains interest rate at 26.5%<\/p>\n

Group plans campus outreach to promote Renewed Hope Agenda<\/p>\n

Edo NUJ threatens legal action over alleged 100m bribery report<\/p>\n

2027 presidential election: Hayatudeen, Atiku speak ahead of ADC primaries<\/p>\n

Navy intensifies anti-oil theft operations, recovers over 531,000 litres of illegal crude<\/p>\n

NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth syndicate, seizes N480bn drugs<\/p>\n

Osimhen returns, NPFL stars in as Chelle names Super Eagles for Unity Cup, Portugal, Poland<\/p>\n

ICPC, stakeholders advocate anti-corruption studies in Law training<\/p>\n

Group kicks against sachet alcohol ban<\/p>\n

FG not committed to tackling challenges confronting Nigerian universities ASUU<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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