{"id":33252,"date":"2026-05-31T04:17:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T04:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33252"},"modified":"2026-05-31T04:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T04:17:40","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-31-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=33252","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 31 May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BLUEPRINT\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n

\n2026 World Cup: US bans drones over stadiums, fan zones<\/strong><\/div>\n

\nS<\/strong>upreme Court okays NIMASAs appeal against initial judgement in case transfer<\/p>\n

FG unveils 145 ambulances to boost emergency healthcare nationwide<\/p>\n

Nigerian equities market returns to bullish run, gains N414bn<\/p>\n

Breaking: Makinde emerges APM presidential candidate, receives certificate of return<\/p>\n

Breaking: Turaki-led PDP faction names Jonathan presidential candidate for 2027 elections<\/p>\n

2026 FIFA U20 World Cup: Nigerias Flamingos seek to complete job vs Guinea in Ikenne<\/p>\n

2026 World Cup: Iran raises fresh alarm over visa delay<\/p>\n

Increase minimum wage to N100,000, Nigerian governors appeal to Tinubu<\/p>\n

Yobe: How Bunis administration transformed agriculture, security, infrastructure in 7 years SSG<\/p>\n

Lagos: Lone crash k!lls driver on Oshodi -Apapa expressway<\/p>\n

Ogbomoso school attack: Oyo NUT plans school shutdown, statewide rallies<\/p>\n

Independent assessment ranks BPP among Nigerias top reform agencies, hails Adedokun<\/p>\n

Lawmakers, Niger Delta leaders seek national honour for Tompolo, pass confidence vote on Tantita<\/p>\n

Breaking: Atikus ex-aide, Abbas emerges ADP presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Build a nation where citizens live peacefully, prosper, Oba Olaitan tells leaders<\/p>\n

2027 elections:Anambra taxes Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others N50m before displaying campaign posters<\/p>\n

Police uncover kidnap network, recover ransom bag in Seriki fulanis compound<\/p>\n

3 lives lost in separate Kano well mishaps<\/p>\n

Fresh counter-terror gains show Tinubus resolve Group<\/p>\n

Insecurity: APC blasts Makinde over comment on state police establishment<\/p>\n

Ghana parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ bill<\/p>\n

2027: Anambra imposes N50m campaign permit fee on presidential candidates<\/p>\n

Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese builds 20 solar-powered houses for banditry victims<\/p>\n

Three years on, Mbahs tomorrow is here mantra gains traction in Enugu Nwaokobia<\/p>\n

Nigeria deepens trade and security ties with Cte dIvoire<\/p>\n

Health: Tinubu commissions landmark projects across Nigeria<\/p>\n

Tinubu defends reform at third anniversary celebration<\/p>\n

Trump to feature on proposed new $250 note<\/p>\n

WAEC disowns fake letter on deployment of security personnel for WASSCE<\/p>\n

Insecurity: Wike warns hotel owners, event centres, others against illegal businesses<\/p>\n

Relief as NCDC reports drop in Lassa fever cases<\/p>\n

Third anniversary: Tinubu has demonstrated purposeful leadership despite challenges NCPC boss<\/p>\n

Tinubu commissions ultra-modern healthcare complex at FMC Abuja<\/p><\/div>\n

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LEADERSHIP\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nNDC Affirms Obi Presidential Candidate For 2027 Polls Amid Drama<\/div>\n
\nDangote Refinery Reduces Petrol To N1,250, Diesel N1,700<\/p>\n

Oil Prices Record Sharp Weekly Decline on US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes<\/p>\n

Obi Nominates KwanKwaso As Running Mate<\/p>\n

NAFDAC Shuts 16 Sachet Water Factories in Rivers Over Unwholesome Practices<\/p>\n

ADC Calls El-Rufai Prisoner Of Conscience, Demands His Released<\/p><\/div>\n

\nTinubu Has Turned Nigerians Into Beggars, Says Zamfara NLC Chairman<\/p>\n

FUTO Student\u2019s Death In Man O\u2019 War Custody Triggers Campus Protests<\/p><\/div>\n

\nJUST-IN: Ex-DHQ Spokesman Kidnapped In Katsina<\/p>\n

Goodluck Jonathan Disowns Fake Instagram Account<\/p>\n

Cholera Deaths Hit 37 In Borno, Over 3,000 Cases Recorded<\/p>\n

Army\u2019s Ban On Biafra Memorial Prayers Provocative \u2014 Ejimakor<\/p>\n

NSC, EFCC Join Forces To Champion Integrity In Nigeria\u2019s Sports<\/p>\n

FG Implements Harmonisation Of Pension<\/p>\n

JUST\u2013IN: Jonathan Named PDP Faction\u2019s Presidential Candidate In Absentia<\/p>\n

33 Suspects Arraigned Over Alleged Beheading Of 4 Villagers In Ebonyi<\/p>\n

HURIWA Gives Tinubu 24-Hour Ultimatum To Rescue Abducted Oyo Pupils,Teachers\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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PUNCH\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nObi accepts NDC ticket, vows to end insecurity, fix power<\/div>\n
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Bandits kill councilor, director for allegedly paying Lakurawa terrorists<\/p>\n

Atiku slams Tinubu, Wike over blocked PDP event in Abuja<\/p>\n

Ex-England star Sterling arrested on drug-driving allegation<\/p>\n

(UPDATED): PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties<\/p>\n

Police arrest robbery, cult suspect in Enugu, recover fake gun, others<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu leads APC flag bearers to Tinubu, pledges grassroots mobilisation<\/p>\n

NNPP shelves presidential ticket, eyes opposition alliance<\/p>\n

ADC demands El-Rufais release, declares him prisoner of conscience<\/p>\n

2027: ZLP presidential candidate vows to crush insecurity, end corruption<\/p>\n

Police arrest two over attempted theft of two-week-old baby in Abia<\/p>\n

Two die as car plunges into Oyo river<\/p>\n

Osun NNPP concedes 50% of legislative tickets to female candidates<\/p>\n

2027: Action Alliance picks presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Anambra directs mortuary operators to register, renew licences<\/p>\n

Makinde emerges APM presidential candidate<\/p>\n

UCL final: Meet the referee, others as PSG, Arsenal confirm starting line up<\/p>\n

Nigerians seeking credible alternative, ADC must not fail them David Mark<\/p>\n

Kalu applauds Tinubus courage, rallies support for Renewed Hope agenda<\/p>\n

MASSOB hails South-East sit-at-home compliance for Biafra Day<\/p>\n

Tinubu kept subsidy removal plan top secret to avoid persuasion Shettima<\/p>\n

PSG attack meets Arsenal defence in UCL final showdown in Budapest<\/p>\n

NNPC revenue hit N4.97tn in April<\/p>\n

Abia monarch sues for peace after final-year student nurse death<\/p>\n

No official announcement yet, NDC dismisses fake Enugu primary results<\/p>\n

Navy completes abandoned housing project in Lagos<\/p>\n

Ndigbo need Nigerians, Nigerians need Ndigbo Soludo<\/p>\n

Sri Lankas top monk suspended over alleged child sex abuse<\/p>\n

Opposition, Edo trade words over stampede at Childrens Day event<\/p>\n

French philosopher Edgar Morin dies at 104<\/p>\n

Borno records 37 deaths, over 3,000 cholera cases<\/p>\n

We expected riots, NGF chairman recalls anxiety over Tinubus subsidy removal<\/p>\n

Amnesty trains 30 youths to defend human rights in Cross River<\/p>\n

JUST IN: PDP faction declares Jonathan presidential candidate in absentia<\/p>\n

Uzodimma rates Tinubu 100%, says administration saved Nigeria from collapse<\/p>\n

Nigerian Catholic priest convicted in US for sexually assaulting women under spiritual care<\/p>\n

NUT urges swift rescue of kidnapped Oyo teachers, students<\/p>\n

Govs considering N100,000 new national minimum wage NGF<\/p><\/div>\n

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THISDAY\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
Regimental Discipline Fatality: Navy Dismisses Social Media Narrative, Warns Against Misinformation<\/div>\n
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IGP Approves Promotion Of 17,952 Officers Nationwide
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N5.7m Cyber Fraud: NPF-NCCC Apprehends Suspect, Aliyu Mohammed<\/p>\n

WAEC Disowns Fake Letter on Deployment of Security Personnel to Examination Centres<\/p>\n

Troops Eliminate Five Terrorists, Rescue 31 Abducted Victims in Zamfara, Katsina<\/p>\n

Community Raises Alarm Over Impending Flood, Asksfor Govts Intervention<\/p>\n

Nigerian Correctional Service Denies Alleged Robbery of Kuje Inmate<\/p>\n

FG Unveils Polio Emergency Operations Centre in Katsina<\/p>\n

Nigeria Backs Trumps Trade-Driven Economic Partnership, Says Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim<\/p><\/div>\n

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SUN\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nProcurement inflated quotations draining FGs budget CPA<\/p>\n

FG confirms Adesokan as substantive NCAN president<\/p>\n

Arsenal vs PSG: Five key talking points ahead of Champions League showdown<\/p>\n

Elite clubs win UCL Jamie Carragher challenges Arsenal ahead of PSG clash<\/p>\n

You cant determine which organisation is illegal Atikus aide tells Wike<\/p>\n

Team offered 400m for Messi Ex-Barca president<\/p>\n

Tinubu commissions record health facilities across Nigeria as part of thirdanniversary programme<\/p>\n

LP celebrates Gov. Otti, says he remains best leader ever<\/p>\n

Three years after, Tinubu yet to convince Nigerians of recovery despite reforms Denga<\/p>\n

Take ownership of our achievements, Gov Mbah charges Enugu people<\/p>\n

Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era Gbenga Hashim<\/p>\n

Unity Cup Final: Chelle confident of Nigeria retaining trophy<\/p>\n

Farouk Arisekola-Alao fetes 3SC on CAF Confederation Cup qualification<\/p>\n

FG commissions Rolling Energy high-capacity CNG booster station in Abuja<\/p>\n

NAMA defends MD over retirees entitlements, misconduct allegation<\/p>\n

Oyo terror attacks: Negotiate with our kidnappers, abducted principal begs Tinubu, Makinde in fresh video<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Fuel subsidy removal averted Nigerias bankruptcy<\/p>\n

Father of Calabar explosion survivor cries for help<\/p>\n

Insecurity: CAN urges Nigerians not to lose hope, backs Tinubus efforts<\/p>\n

Cross River: Obidient Movement raises the alarm over plot to scuttle zoning arrangement<\/p>\n

FCTA threatens to revoke titles of event centres, hotels used by illegal organisations<\/p>\n

Women group commits to better life for vulnerable people<\/p>\n

CISLAC: Tinubus three years marked by necessary reforms but<\/p>\n

Otuaro: Tinubu has set Nigeria on path of economic recovery<\/p>\n

Adamawa police rescue kidnap victim, kill two suspects, recover AK-47 rifles<\/p>\n

15-year-old girl goes missing at Umuahia estate<\/p>\n

Insecurity in South West: We need governors approval to fight bandits -Gani Adams<\/p>\n

Ogun: Fulani leader, son nabbed for kidnapping, others escape<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>VANGUARD\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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\nNDC confirms Peter Obi as presidential candidate; ADC declares El-Rufai prisoner of conscience<\/div>\n
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2027 Presidency: Peter Obi picks Kwankwaso as running mate<\/p>\n

Breaking: PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title<\/p>\n

AIG Zone 9, Kanayo Uzuegbu, dies after battle with cancer<\/p>\n

Gov Otti emerges unopposed for 2nd term<\/p>\n

Convention chaos: Turaki-led PDP alleges intimidation<\/p>\n

Abaribe secures LP ticket for 6th term bid; Nwokocha, Ogah, others emerge<\/p>\n

ADC declares El-Rufai prisoner of conscience, demands immediate release<\/p>\n

Labour Party adopts Okereke as 2027 presidential candidate<\/p>\n

US deports new group of West Africans to Ghana<\/p>\n

Osun 2026: APC didnt authorise insults against civil servants National Scribe<\/p>\n

Monthly sanitation exercise has come to stay Lagos govt declares<\/p>\n

NUT urges speedy rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N1,250\/litre<\/p>\n

Court sustains nullification of APC congresses that produced Okocha, others<\/p>\n

NNPCL revenue jumps to 4.971trn in April<\/p>\n

Biafra Day: Onitsha, Nnewi record widespread compliance with sit-at-home<\/p>\n

Oyo kidnap: Federal control of security has left me incapacitated Makinde<\/p>\n

NDC debunks fake primary election results circulating on social media<\/p>\n

Thugs invade PDP convention, assault journalists; Jonathan named presidential candidate<\/p>\n

2027: Ogun needs leader with deep roots, genuine commitment Adebutus camp<\/p>\n

Ogun 2027: Ill run all-inclusive, transparent, people-driven govt APMs Babajide<\/p>\n

Political parties failing democratic standards in primaries PAACA<\/p>\n

Divorce was made under duress, man asks Sharia Court to return ex-wife<\/p>\n

2027: Makinde gets nod from Swest states for APM presidential ticket<\/p>\n

Nigerian Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in US<\/p>\n

Atikus ex-aide Abbas emerges ADP presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Ex-President Jonathan warns against fake Instagram account<\/p>\n

Bode George, others suspension necessary to protect PDP identity Party chairman<\/p>\n

Borno: Cholera outbreak kills 37, 3000 infected<\/p>\n

No plans to affirm Jonathan as presidential candidate Wike-backed PDP<\/p>\n

Operatives arrest kidnap plotter, terror suspect in Plateau<\/p>\n

Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: The Chivalrous Knights of Jordan ready for global stage<\/p>\n

US sanctions Iranian buyers of military technology<\/p><\/div>\n

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DAILY TRUST\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nUS jury finds Nigerian priest guilty of sexual assault<\/p>\n

PSG beat Arsenal to retain Champions League title<\/p>\n

Hardship: Were considering N100,000 Minimum Wage Governors<\/p>\n

Yusuf Buhari Showers Praises On Mother<\/p>\n

How Kidnappers abducted retired General, Wife in broad daylight<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: How police barricaded proposed venue of Jonathans ratification after Wikes threat<\/p>\n

Battle line drawn: Ex-Dep. Gov. vows to unseat Gov. Yusuf<\/p>\n

Jonathan absent as Turaki-led PDP ratifies him presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Makinde clinches APM presidential ticket<\/p>\n

Man Who killed Okada Rider Arrested in Edo<\/p>\n

We Remain Committed to Protecting Nigeria Defence Minister<\/p>\n

Gov Yusuf approves N21.9bn for rehabilitation of water plants<\/p>\n

JUST IN: Why I allowed NDC Offer Gawuna My Ticket Kano Senator<\/p>\n

Police recover stolen motorcycles, rustled cattle in Jigawa<\/p>\n

Troops kill 5 bandits, rescue 31 victims in Zamfara, Katsin<\/p>\n

Appeal Court Sacks Wikes Backed APC Exco in Rivers<\/p>\n

Tinubu launches 145 tricycle ambulances, others for emergency services<\/p>\n

Oyo kidnapping: Peace Corps seeks officers deployment to schools<\/p>\n

Nafiu-Bala Gombes case against Mark, Aregbesola reassigned to another judge<\/p>\n

FG distributes 1.9m bags of fertiliser, others to farmers<\/p>\n

Trial before polls: Primaries deepen 2027 concerns<\/p>\n

FG holds onto tractors as hiring cost soar<\/p><\/div>\n

\n16 feared dead as bandits attack Katsina village<\/p>\n

A country without electricity<\/p>\n

Babbar Ruga, where leprosy patients find succour<\/p>\n

Mbahs Tomorrow Is Here Agenda Yielding Results in Enugu Nwaokobia<\/p>\n

Direct primary is a boost to our democracy<\/p>\n

INEC should be empowered to reject flawed primaries to save democracy Dukawa<\/p>\n

Kogi Federal University secures N3bn to boost tech, academic excellence<\/p>\n

PDP faction to ratify Jonathan as presidential candidate today<\/p>\n

2027: DLA announces Samuel Memeh as presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Katsina gets upgraded public health emergency centre<\/p>\n

2027: Sokoto NDC Affirms Haido as guber candidate<\/p>\n

Anger As Defence Minister Rates Tinubu 70% On Security<\/p>\n

Uba Sani Chairs APC Governorship Campaign Council in Ekiti<\/p>\n

Tinubu: Fuel subsidy removal saved Nigeria from Bankruptcy<\/p>\n

Retired comptrollers sue interior Minister over unpaid entitlements<\/p>\n

Alleged Assault: NBA Rejects Kwara NSCDC Officers Apology<\/p>\n

2027 Poll: NRM picks female as presidential candidate<\/p>\n

Yoruba Ronu Forum Knocks Tinubus Anniversary Speech, Demands Credible 2027 Polls<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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