{"id":33221,"date":"2026-05-23T06:09:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T06:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33221"},"modified":"2026-05-23T06:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T06:09:29","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-23-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33221","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 23 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump directs Nigerians, others applying for green cards to visit home countries<\/p>\n

US intelligence chief resigns, cites husbands cancer diagnosis<\/p>\n

Yobe philanthropist sponsors 100 couples mass wedding<\/p>\n

Oyo schools kidnap: Terrorists open talks, give condition<\/p>\n

Why we want Nigerians in American politics \u2013 US community leader<\/p>\n

Resignation gamble backfires for ex-ministers Adelabu, Tuggar, Alkali<\/p>\n

Peter Mbah emerges Enugu APC governorship candidate<\/p>\n

2027: IPAC hails courts nullification of INEC deadlines<\/p>\n

Akume warns against divisions after APC primaries in Benue<\/p>\n

ADC claims intimidation as ICPC denies Aregbesola, party leaders access to El-Rufai<\/p>\n

Anambra APC pledges strong turnout for presidential primary<\/p>\n

Fubara says political developments wont stop Rivers projects<\/p>\n

Nasarawa, Niger, Kwara, Plateau farmers get credit support to boost yields<\/p>\n

Court sentence man to death for killing 62-year-old woman in Osun<\/p>\n

FG pushes for stronger implementation of Nigerias migration policies<\/p>\n

TCN seeks community collaboration to tackle vandalisation of power infrastructure<\/p>\n

Soldiers foil militia attack on Benue APC primaries, arrest suspect<\/p>\n

NDC unveils 20-member panel for governorship, NAssembly primaries<\/p>\n

Oborevwori rallies Delta APC to deliver votes for Tinubu<\/p>\n

FIFA introduces sign language broadcasts for 2026 World Cup match<\/p>\n

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

NPA Boss Raises Concern Over Outdated Port Infrastructure in West, Central Africa<\/p>\n

Lawyers Say Court Nullification of INEC Timetable Opens Defection Opportunity<\/p>\n

Opah, Galadima, Salihu, Wadada Win Abia, Adamawa, Kwara, Nasarawa APC Guber Tickets<\/p>\n

Supreme Court Voids Parts of NIWA Act, Restrains FG from Controlling Waterfront Lands in States<\/p>\n

In Fuel Import Licence Dispute, NNPC Accuses Dangote Refinery of Seeking Monopoly<\/p>\n

FG Allays Fears of AI Public Service Job Displacements<\/p>\n

Financial Times Recognition: Heirs Holdings Scaling Global Validation of African Corporate Excellence<\/p>\n

Ijaws, Urhobos Laud INEC Over Final Warri Delineation<\/p>\n

APC Releases Procedures for Presidential Primary<\/p>\n

Obanikoro: Well Hold Transparent APC Guber Primary in Kwara Today<\/p>\n

NEMA Launches Disaster Preparedness Campaign in Bauchi<\/p>\n

Nigeria Seeks Stronger Cross-Border Cooperation to Tackle Regional Crimes, Boost Integration<\/p>\n

Report: Current Govt Added More Debt in Two Years Than Nigeria Accumulated in 55 Years<\/p>\n

UK Special Envoy Concludes Nigeria Visit, Calls for Greater Religious Tolerance<\/p>\n

Eko, Ikeja, Abuja Lead as Discos Meter 241,590 Customers in 2 Months<\/p>\n

PIA: NMDPRA Engages Stakeholders on Operationalisation of MHCDT for Sustained Host Community Development<\/p>\n

NIMASA: FG Boosts Blue Economy with New 492 Maritime Security Personnel<\/p>\n

Cuba Condemns U.S. Accusation Against Ral Castro, Defends 1996 Airspace Action<\/p>\n

NLNG Train 7: Catalyst for Nigerian Content, Industrial Growth, Says Falade<\/p>\n

Tinubu to Flag-off AU Combined Maritime Task Force to Strengthen Maritime Security in Gulf of Guinea<\/p>\n

UNESCO Cultural Diversity Day: Nigeria, Korea Deepen Cultural Ties as Stakeholders Urge Youths to Preserve Heritage<\/p>\n

IEI Floats N17.5bn Public Offer to Boost Capital Base, Operations, Others<\/p>\n

Peter Obi: We Need to Be Decisive to Secure Schools, Society from Terrorism, Others<\/p>\n

PDP Denies Preventing Presidential Aspirants from Picking Nomination Forms<\/p>\n

Report: Broader AI Adoption Could Boost Nigerias GDP by $22bn by 2035<\/p>\n

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

Nigerian Navy to deploy high-tech surveillance to combat piracy, oil theft<\/p>\n

ADC: Court strikes out suspension suit against Kingibe<\/p>\n

More reactions trail judgment on INEC timetable nullification<\/p>\n

FG verifies over 200 constituency projects across Nigeria<\/p>\n

Lagos records 61.5% WASSCE pass rate, spends 1.4bn on student fees<\/p>\n

ASUU Nsukka warns FG against further delay in implementing 2025 deal<\/p>\n

National Assembly regulating 2027 elections was a mistake Tietie<\/p>\n

FG urged to review pipeline deal over valuation concerns<\/p>\n

Nigerian Navy builds five vessels to curb maritime crime<\/p>\n

Peter Obi calls for decisive action to secure schools, society<\/p>\n

Fubara made mistake buying second-term form Okolugbo<\/p>\n

345,375 Delta APC members affirm Oborevwori as 2027 guber candidate<\/p>\n

AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Super Eagles face tough road, but well qualify Eguavoe<\/p>\n

Why the 2026 World Cup could break internet records<\/p>\n

CBN gives banks more time as legal hurdles stall recapitalisation<\/p>\n

305th MPC: Why CBN chose rate stability despite global volatility<\/p>\n

IATA to Africa, Europe: Reform aviation policies or risk economic failure<\/p>\n

Keyamo woos global financiers, stakeholders, says Nigeria open for aviation business<\/p>\n

Ebola containment measures now active across all airports FAAN<\/p>\n

DisCos meter 241,590 customers in 2 months NERC<\/p>\n

Centenary City targets global investment, records 47% infrastructure progress<\/p>\n

Nigeria recorded zero piracy incidents in 4 years FG<\/p>\n

FG sells N829bn in treasury bills as investors rush 1-year savings option<\/p>\n

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

How seniority question deepened Nigeria\u2019s 1966 crisis \u2014 Gowon<\/p>\n

Disquiet in APC over outcome of primaries<\/p>\n

Supreme Court sacks Gabam as SDP national chairman<\/p>\n

Why Niger Delta must transition from oil to social impact – Alamieyeseigha<\/p>\n

AFC commits US$100m to accelerate Africa\u2019s digital industrialisation<\/p>\n

\u2018Increased industries\u2019 digitisation could trigger tax revenue by N1.6tr by 2028\u2019<\/p>\n

Delta 2027: Oborevwori consolidates APC ahead of polls<\/p>\n

FG distributes $6m maternal, newborn care equipment to health facilities<\/p>\n

NMA denies rumored suspension of CBA negotiations for health sector<\/p>\n

Telecom policy review may earn FG N1.6tr revenue, create 2m jobs<\/p>\n

Judiciary is the greatest challenge to credible elections in Nigeria \u2013 Izunwa<\/p>\n

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

Right to strike: Labour hails ICJ ruling as a triumph for freedom, justice<\/p>\n

Memoirs: How I confronted Joe Garba on his plot to overthrow me \u2014 Gowon<\/p>\n

Ijaw republic, two states, 24 LGs: INC sets fierce agenda for next 5 years<\/p>\n

EBOLA: Airlines warned against transporting suspected cases<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Yorubaland unsafe, terrorist cells spreading; I have solution \u2013 Gani Adams<\/p>\n

Residents burn Ebola tents after hospital refuses release of victims body<\/p>\n

Gani Adams to S-West govs, monarchs: Time to wage war against kidnapping is now<\/p>\n

You should be more focused on helping a cheating partner Actor Etim Effiong<\/p>\n

Court grants CBN sole ownership of eNaira platform<\/p>\n

NDC unveils 20-member screening cttee for gov, NASS primaries<\/p>\n

Lekki, Lagos Island top crime hotspots in Lagos, 35,000 criminal cases hit courts<\/p>\n

Gunmen Abduct medical worker, wife in Kogi<\/p>\n

Court declines to uphold Senator Kingibes suspension, awards her N20m<\/p>\n

LASCOPA raises alarm over adulterated palm oil across Lagos markets<\/p>\n

Court remands man over alleged forgery of deceased lawyers seal, signature<\/p>\n

Dont rely on certificates; acquire digital skills to excel, Otti tasks Abia youths<\/p>\n

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

Lagos Records 35,461 Cases, Lekki Tops Crime Hotspots In 3 Years<\/p>\n

Troops Arrest Alleged Female Boko Haram Collaborator In Borno<\/p>\n

Court Rejects Bid By Terror Suspect To Travel Abroad For Medical Checkup<\/p>\n

APC In Delta Will Deliver 390,000 Votes For Tinubu \u2013 Oborevwori<\/p>\n

Putin Orders Retaliatory Action After Deadly Drone Strike On Hostel In Luhansk<\/p>\n

ATAF-Backed Tax Audits Yield $907.8m In Assessments<\/p>\n

Youth Party Disowns Court Case Against INEC, Says It Was Unauthorised<\/p>\n

ADC Accuses ICPC of Denying Access To El-Rufai, Warns Against Intimidation<\/p>\n

APC Must Remain One Family, Akume Tells Benue Members<\/p>\n

NDC Reps Ask INEC To Obey Court Ruling On 2027 Timetable<\/p>\n

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

Nigerians affected as Trump orders green card applicants to visit home countries<\/p>\n

ADC Leaders: How ICPC denied us access to El-Rufai<\/p>\n

APC primaries: Nwoko insists he defeated Okowa<\/p>\n

NSCDC arrests 5 suspected motorcycle thieves in Gombe<\/p>\n

IPAC describes verdict on INEC timetable as victory for democracy<\/p>\n

You Lead a Government of Catastrophe, Kenneth Okonkwo blasts Tinubu<\/p>\n

EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N3.5m Job Scam in Gombe<\/p>\n

13 parties sign peace accord ahead of Ekiti govship poll<\/p>\n

No candidate can win presidential election without Northern Region Dalung<\/p>\n

Oil prices rise over stalled US-Iran peace talks<\/p>\n

CBN, banks partner Mastercard, Yellow Card on stablecoin payment<\/p>\n

Assailants kill man 4 months after wedding in Niger<\/p>\n

Navy builds 5 indigenous ships locally<\/p>\n

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

Troops in fierce gun duel with fleeing bandits, several reportedly neutralised in Zamfara<\/p>\n

Troops arrest suspected ISWAP collaborator in Borno<\/p>\n

Hayatu-Deen Challenges Atiku, Amaechi to publicly endorse ADC Code of Ethics<\/p>\n

Ekiti, Osun Governorship elections litmus test for 2027 INEC Chairman<\/p>\n

APC: Momoh seeks unity, massive support for Tinubu ahead of presidential primary<\/p>\n

Araraumes victory at the APC senatorial primary election: A resurgence of political structure in Imo North<\/p>\n

NITDA to Partner NUJ FCT to Counter Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Elections<\/p>\n

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