NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 26TH MAY 2025

*PUNCH*

Eno pledges N50m to education foundation

Edo APC gets new exco

Nasarawa eyes gains from lithium reserves

Bandits kill Katsina security agents, burn patrol vehicle

Tax bills scrutiny showed N’Assembly not Tinubu’s rubber stamp — Bamidele

N38bn generated from mining sector in 2024 – Alake

Aregbesola rules out alliance for Osun 2026 poll

UTME resit: 200,000 score above 200

Reps to criminalise commercial surrogacy

Aregbesola now part of Atiku’s anti-Tinubu coalition – Ally

Shadow govt: My plan not to overthrow Tinubu, says Utomi

Take interest in politics, Abe urges students

Kwara Smart City to house 540,000 – AbdulRazaq

2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi court northern power bloc

Boundary commission deploys drones for border mapping

Kinsmen back Oyebanji for second term

Kwara uncovers fraud in pensioners payroll

Navy commissions three ships, helicopters to mark anniversary

Police raid kidnap den in Yobe, free two, seize AK-47

N'Assembly may pass harmonised tax bills Tuesday

NCC orders telecoms to alert consumers of major outages

FG turns back eight foreigners without valid visas

National Assembly not a rubber stamp, Senate leader faults opposition

Osun 2026: No alliance with any group, individuals, says Aregbesola

Oluremi Tinubu plans N200,000 grants for PWDs

FG unveils intra-african air cargo corridor with 50% discount

FG begins demolition of structures under Lagos bridge

Uba Sani’s two years as gov marked by development — Aide

NAF airstrikes destroy over 100 illegal refineries in Ondo, others

Payroll fraud, data gaps delay Kwara pensioners' N70,000 minimum wage

Presidency debunks fake White House invitation rejection statement

Mining reforms attracted $800m investments in 2024 - FG

*VANGUARD*

PDP beams searchlight on Otti’s handling of Abia funds

North can transform Nigeria, says Peter Obi

NCC mandates service providers to inform consumers about major outages on networks

FG turns back 8 foreigners without visas

Port Harcourt Refinery: PETROAN urges NNPCL to complete rehabilitation within 30 days

‘He’s performed,’ Enugu Reps caucus scores Gov Mbah high at midterm

Gov Idris resolves Kebbi health crisis with 890 medical staff

*Igbo won’t support you in 2027, MASSOB tells Tinubu*

SAN to Tinubu: Order release of detainees held without trial

Couple, 2 others injured as drunken Danfo driver rams into streetlight in Lagos

*Wike’s agreements not binding on party – PDP*

2027: Provision of dividends of democracy will encourage voter participation – NNPP

PDP Crisis: I’ll fight on, Wike declares

*Osun 2026: We’re not aligning with anyone — Aregbesola tells supporters*

*May 30th is Biafra heroes day, not Igbo Day — IPOB*

Jungle Justice: Kinsmen kill father of eight in Imo, group petitions Police Commissioner

Police kill 5, arrest 147 suspects, rescue 7 kidnap victims in Imo

Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai coalition fueled by ambition, can’t unseat Tinubu – Senator Husain

Senate faults opposition for labelling NASS rubber stamp

Nigeria a difficult place for good people to govern – Peter Obi

Rivers will emerge stronger despite challenges — Ibas

Tinubu reappoints Aremu as Director General of MINILS

ADC’s coalition talks to conclude within two weeks — Nwosu

*THE NATION*

NCC orders telecom operators to notify consumers of major network outages

NAF jets destroy 100 illegal refineries in five months

Gateway Games: Team Ogun beats Golden Eaglets to reach football final

Enugu bags 2025 NAFEST hosting rights

Coalition: Atiku, El-Rufai, Obi driven by old grudges, not vision —Senator Husain

Bamidele slams opposition over 'rubber-stamp' label, defends NASS' independence

Police hunt Ikorodu kidnappers, comb creeks

I’m not leaving APC, Governor Alia declares 

Leave Edo or face wrath of law, Edo CP tells criminals

Lagos taskforce cracks down on criminal hideouts, arrests 277 in statewide raid

Insecurity: Police deploy personnel to worship centres in Ondo

Edo APC appoints two state officers

2025 UTME result ranks best in 12 years despite technical glitches

Police dismantle kidnapping syndicates, neutralises IPOB/ESN terrorists in Imo

Abducted Rivers WASSCE students still in pirates' den 20 days after incident 

NAPTIP secures two life imprisonment sentences, supports over 5000 via VAPP Act

*10 cheapest states to live in Nigeria in 2025*

Appeal Court dismisses CBN's objection to N63.7m, $10000 awarded unlawfully detained German

Navy builds health facility in Rivers community

Top 5 foods that can help lower blood pressure naturally

Tinubu’s mining reforms deliver N38bn revenue surge in 2024, says Alake

Eno flags off reconstruction of Ibom convention centre to boost tourism

Rivers will emerge stornger, more united, says Ibas 

JUST IN: PDP crisis deepens as Wike 'pulls out of all agreements'

NASS may pass harmonised tax reform bills this week

Troops destroy 19 illegal refineries, seize 589,000 litres of stolen products 

PenCom bans pension operators from doing business with non-compliant vendors

Wanted: A unified air security strategy to curb terrorism, others 

Arthur Eze hails Tinubu as "God's gift to Nigeria"

Why I want to be Ondo APC chairman, ex-Commissioner

Traditional council raises concerns over amended Obas, chiefs council bill in Oyo

FULL LIST: Delta tops NSF medal table with 103 medals

Japa: Founder preaches patriotism as Osun College of Health matriculates 305 students 

FIDA launches nationwide advocacy for reserved seats for women in parliament

*THISDAY*

Alake: Tinubus Mining Reforms Yield Six-fold Increase In Revenue, $800m Foreign Investment

IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

Tinubu Is Gods Gift To Nigeria, Says Arthur Eze

SEC: Nigerian Listed Companies Paid N1.1trn Dividends in 2024

JAMB Releases Results of 2025 UTME Resit Exams

Obi: Making Positive Impact Doesnt Require Long Stay in Governance

Kwara Plane Crash: NSIB Begins On-the-spot Investigation

Shell Nigeria Gas, Stakeholders Move to Deepen Gas Distribution for Power Generation

N56.85bn Disbursed as NELFUND Marks One Year

Humanitarian Crisis Looms as Armed Herdsmen Renew Attacks in Taraba Communities

Oborevwori,Mutfwang, David Mark Urge Nigerians to Live in Peace

2027: Atikus Coalition Must Ensure Zoning ofPresidency To South, Says Group

Adeleke Relaxes Curfew in Three Osun Warring Communities

TCN Apologises over Disruption in Electricity Supply

2027: Obi Shrugs off Coalition, Says He Will Contest on Labour Partys Platform

Adeniyi: Tinubus Reforms Push Customs Revenue to N1.3tn in Q1 2025

Foreign, Domestic Investors Drive Nigerian Stock Market Transactions to Record N2.7tn in Four Months

Tinubu Appoints Anyim, Nnamani, Shema, Aremu, Shaibu, 17 Others into Federal Parastatals

Unfazed by FGs Criminal Charges, Natasha Vows to Respond to Defamation Suit with Evidence

Sultan Urges Nigerians to De-emphasise Religious, Ethnic Differences

How Capital Hotel Grew Revenue By 128% in 2024 Through Strategic Investments, Cost Management

First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Expands National Food Security Initiative to Vulnerable Groups Nationwide

At North-central Zonal Congress, Moro Says Nigeria Wont Slip into One-party State, PDP Not Collapsing

NNPC Shuts down Port Harcourt Refinery for Planned Maintenance

South East Development Commission Eyes $1bn Asset Base

FG to Nigerians: Avoid Scammers, Seized Abuja Estate Not on Sale Yet

Sierra Leone Reports More than 3,000 Mpox Cases, 14 Deaths

Attention Shifts to AppealCourt on Edo Election

2027 Politics: Ben Kalus NeedlessBattles With South-east Governors

Oyo Assembly Breeds Bad Blood Among Monarchs

Who Will Fund Atikus Presidential Elections

Poetry Meets Mentorship at IntlBoy Childs Day Celebration

An Artists Captivating Story in A Confessional Painting

A Fabric of ResilienceWoven with Passion

Loud Whispers

Lanre Onanuga Hooks Senator Abirus Daughter, Fadekemi

Remembering Otunba Michael Balogun Two Years After

Celebrating Elizabeth Jack-Rich as She Turns a New Year

Charles Akinola: Right Peg in Right Hole

Assessing FMBNs Mortgage

Waiting for Impact ofEconomic Reforms

Building Inclusive African Economies for Sustainable Growth

2027: Are We Set for Upset or Coronation

The Trouble with Nwaebonyi and NwaNigeria

Defections, Tinubus Endorsement, and 2027 Elections

Prosperity Cup:Battles for N10m Prize Money Gets Tougher

Djokovic Makes Another TennisHistory, Wins 100th ATP Singles Title

Super Eagles Set to Fly Out to London Today for Unity Cup

Kano Govt Celebrates Sanusis First Anniversary as 16th Emir

Total Payouts Hit N23bn as IG Disburses N2.8bn to Police Families of Fallen Officers

Two Persons Hospitalised as Training Aircraft Crash-lands in Ilorin

Minister Condemns WASSCE Night Exam with Torchlight in Delta, Seeks WAECs Investigation

Gombe, Bauchi Officials Meet NNPCL, AOML to Resolve Operational Concernsover Kolmani Oil Field

Ndume Makes U-turn, Commends Tinubu for AppointingNortherners into Federal Agencies

Trump, Malema, Ramaphosa and the Oval Office Grill

Badaru Playing Politics With Insecurity

Reviewing Crackdown on Criminals Hideouts in Edo

Aiyedatiwa in Tenure Elongation Web

When INECs Silence is Not Golden

*DAILY TRUST*

Drama as delegates disrupt Atiku, Obi coalition meeting

Team Ogun knocks out Golden Eaglets, qualifies for NSF football final

Im inspired to support growth and development with my doctorate degree Oduntan

Herder killed in fresh Plateau attack

Kaduna: Uba Sani a God-Fearing Leader

Minister applauds Kano-based tech hubs innovation, pledges federal support

Kaduna: Environmental agency Seeks Cleaner state Through Waste Management Strategy

North West Govs hailed over planned Summit to Tackle Drug Abuse

PDP crisis worsens as Wike pulls out of agreements, blames Makinde

IPI demands recall of Channels TV crew barred from Akwa Ibom Govt. House

Babachir Lawal: Even if all governors join APC, anti-Tinubu coalition wont be affected

From the Golden Age to the Gilded Age: The Era of Economic Discontent in Nigeria and What We Can Do About It

Gov Uba Sanis Leadership Has Been Transformative Aide

Two Britons detained as NDLEA intercepts opioids worth N6.5bn in Lagos, Rivers ports

Banditry: Village Head arrested in Niger

Family: How police collected over N150m to release our son detained illegally

I had opportunity to be minister but turned it down Pat Utomi

JAMB releases results of resit UTME

How Ganduje is strengthening APCs fortune ahead of 2027

Air chief seeks closer ties among African Air Forces to fight terrorism

Trump, Malema, Ramaphosa and the Oval Office Grill

Security sector scorecard for Tinubus first two years

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Anambra JTF Destroys Bomb Factory In Ihiala

Insecurity: Police IG Launches Safe School Initiative In Benue

Kogi Speaker Urges Constituents To Return Home

Edo APC Appoints New Acting Deputy State Chairman, Vice

Police, Amotekun Deploy Security Personnel To Religious Centres In Ondo

Nadal Honoured In Roland Garros Farewell As 2025 French Open Begins

Sarah Martins Throws Shade At Judy Austin Over Daughters Name

Peller Reacts To Pastor Esisis Criticism

Enabulele Congratulates Shaibu On NIS Appointment

2027: Drama As Atiku, Obi Coalition Meeting Ends In Gridlock

NAPTIP, Bayelsa Surveyor-General, Others Back AWAGBV

NEITI Unveils Energy Transition, Climate Accountability Framework

NSITFs CSR Initiatives Bring Renewed Hope Foundation

Father Of Rape Victim Cries For Help

Pasuma Breaks Silence Amid Attack In Osun

2027 Election: PDP Elects New NCentral Executives

2027: Shun Religious, Tribal Interests, Vote For Competence Obi

You Have No Moral Right To Link IPOB To Terrorism, AVID Challenges Ribadu

Okpebholo Approves Rehabilitation Of Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo Federal Road

Real Madrid Appoints Alonso As New Head Coach

Tinubu Demonstrates Commitment To Inclusivity Eze

2027: Atiku, Obi Arrive Abuja For Consultative Group Meeting

Ibas Preaches Unity As Rivers Marks 58 Anniversary

Well Conclude Coalition Talks Within Two Weeks Nwosu

Nigeria Hails Jordan On Independence Anniversary

Closer Pictures Named Nigerian Delivery Partner At EMHP

HEDA Sues FG, Oil Giants Over Alleged Unlawful Oil Licence Transfer

NLNG MD: Gas Must Replace Dirtier Fuels To Drive Energy Transition In Africa

Tinubus Reforms Attract $800m Foreign Investments Alake

Repair PH Refinery On Schedule, PETROAN Urges NNPCL

FG Intensifying Efforts To Curb Insecurity In Benue Udende

Garnacho Eyes Real Madrid Move Amid Man United Exit Reports

NSF: Team Benues George Iniobong Wins Silver Medal

2027: Obi Cant Diminish Tinubus Re-election Alone Primate Ayodele

NDPHC Invests Over N500b In Transmission Projects MD

Im Inspired To Support Growth Devt With My Doctorate Degree Oduntan

Nasarawa Govt Mulls Establishment Of First Electric Vehicle Battery Factory

Africa Day: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To AUs Agenda 2063

PDP Crisis: Ill Fight On, Wike Insists

Nasarawa SWAN Hails Amazons For Reaching President Cup Final

2027: Alia Denies Plot To Dump APC Amid Party Crisis

Gunmen Shoot Catholic Priest In Benue

Nnadiekwe Suffers Internal Bleeding After Kick From Zubby Michael

Knights Of St John Intl Visit OkoPoly Rector

TETFund-Sponsored Solar To Be Installed At Federal Poly Oko

EPL Finale: Champions League Battle Heats Up As Liverpool Lift Title

KWSG Says 73.2% Of Pensioners Yet To Register With KWSRRA

Community, Political Leaders Celebrate Idanre Kingmaker

Okopoly Rector Inspects New Gemade Medical Centre

OkoPoly Rector Resuscitates Moment FM

Makinde Assures NSE Of Stellar Hosting For 2025 Intl Engineering Conference

Niger Begins 20-Year Devt Plan To Transform Bida Into Modern City

LASG Partners Navy To Clean Up Apapa

Customs Facilitates N230b Revenue With New Technology At PTML

Cardoso, CBN Shine At Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards

NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Concealed In Plantain Chips

Alternative Bank Secures $15m Financing Line To Power Nigerias Non-Interest Finance Growth

PDP To Aiyedatiwa: Face Governance, Forget Tenure Elongation

Family Planning, Skilled Birth Attendants Key To Preventing Obstetric Fistula Tore

*THE SUN*

Alia condemns shooting of priest, order security to apprehend perpetrators

Nigerian Navy marks 69th Anniversary with commissioning of ships, helicopters

Nigerias mining sector booms: 38bn revenue gene, $800m FDI under Tinubus reforms Alake

Arthur Eze hails Tinubu as Gods gift to Nigeria for leadership and inclusivity

Kwara Diamond plane crash: NSIB begins investigation

FG open to proposals for investment in national carrier Keyamo

Man gets 7-day ultimatum to withdraw defamatory claims against Alo

N600bn debt crippling our operations, cries NDPHC MD

Hes performed, Enugu Reps Caucus scores Gov Mbah high at midterm

Nigerias rice industry under threat, stakeholders warn

2025 UTME: How to check JAMB resit results

JAMB releases 2025 UTME re-sit results

Modric picks best Real Madrid match in emotional farewell

EPL: Supercomputer predicts top five teams

Pat Utomi speaks from US: Reveals identities of Shadow Government members

Peter Obi confirms 2027 presidential ambition under Labour Party

Theres nothing to show theres government in Nigeria Damagun

Nigeria not fair to Igbo Bitrus Kaze, former House of Reps member

Nigeria running mafia government Bucknor-Akerele

Opposition to Tinubus visit to Abia outdated political strategy Onuma

Dont play God with 2027: Farounbi warns Makinde on successor agenda

Unity Cup: Home-based players depart for London today

Osimhen insider shuts down Al-Hilal rumours

LALIGA EA: European and relegation positions to be decided

27th memorial: Onigbinde extols Thunder Baloguns wifes virtues

GTI congratulates 2025 President Federation Cup finalists

Ogun Gateway Games: Team Edo official raises concern over medal collation, table

Gateway Ganes 2024 cements Oguns status as sporting powerhouse -Alowonle

NFF congratulates Comrade Philip Shaibu on appointment as DG, NIS

Keystone Bank chairman, Lady Ada Chukwudozie, bags honorary doctorate degree

Capital Hotel Plc reaps from strategic investment cost management

Tinubus reforms propelled Customs revenue to hit N1.3trn in Q1 2025 Adeniyi

Customs seizes 49,000 litres of fuel, tightens noose on smugglers

Sanwo-Olu, minister urge implementation of policies to grow SMEs

Nigerian Shippers Council rallies more shipping firms to halt deposit charges on Nigerian consignments

SMEs stakeholders advocate support for local businesses

BUA Group donates headquarters building to NWDC

Sanwo-Olu, minister urge implementation of policies to grow SMEs

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints performs groundbreaking for Benin City Temple

Were disappointed in Tinubu, federal workers cry out

NSIB begins investigation into Ilorin crash-landing, recovers data card

Suspected bandits shoot, injure 5 in failed Katsina kidnap bid

Army kills 21 terrorists, recover ammunition in Katsina

Planting Season: Again, Idoma orders herdsmen out of homeland

DSS, police arrest 20 suspects for hacking JAMB 2025 CBT servers

Asogwa, others laud Mbahs ethical leadership at UNN public lecture

Nationwide interfaith prayer key to peace Osun cleric tells FG

APC affirms commitment to One-China principle

No boys' Wetin happen

Wisdom for financial growth (2)

Tinubus Two years scorecard

Relating with a toxic wife

Love is essential

Abubakar Dantsoho : An open door policy that has Renewed Hope forNigerian Port users

Dont blame youths

Badaru: Insecurity and ignorant critics

Employer bears burden of work-related arrests, not guarantor

Trump, Malema, Ramaphosa and the oval office grill

Proposed forest guards: Experts, stakeholders laud, flay initiative

*BLUE PRINT*

NAF destroy 100 illegal refining sites, 53 boats, others in sustained operations

CSOs condemn abduction, murder of 4-year-old in Sokoto

Imo Police operatives dismantle kidnap syndicate, arrest 147 suspects, recover arms

Employment Marginalization: Host community got 45 slots Rivers Education varsity VC

Nigerias problems can be solved from the North Obi

Why Nigeria is affected by trade imbalance despite agric export growth Entrepreneur

Bauchi: Bala swears in new Shira LG chair Maliya

Federal workers kick over delay in paymentof wage award

Ondo committed to FUTA teaching hospital take-off Aiyedatiwa

IPI calls for recall of Channels TV crew expelled from Akwa Ibom government house

Nigeria:FG moves to deepen Lekki channel beyond 16.5m

2025:Amid policy challenges, Nigerias broadband penetration nears 48.15% in April

Listed coys declared N1.1trn dividends to shareholders in 2024 Agama

Nollywood actor hospitalised after on-set kick from Zubby Michael

Pre-defection meetings: AGFs office blasts Atikus aide over false allegations

Lagos: Man gets six months jail terms for Naira abuse

Court frees man accused of manslaughter, 23 years after

Recovered loot: Suit wrongly instituted, Supreme Court tells governors

 Pandemonium as Jigawa delegates disrupt Atiku, Obi coalition meeting

Tinubus mining reforms yielding six-fold increase in revenue, $800m foreign investment Alake

Mining: Nwifuru urges investors on business guidelines

Team Kaduna clinch male, female beach volleyball gold medals in 22nd National Sports Festival

*PDP crisis: Wike pulls out of all agreements*

Our education is about problem-solving, entrepreneurship Provost tells new students

Official: Real Madrid announce Xabi Alonso as Ancelottis replacement

Tinubu is Gods gift to Nigeria Arthur Eze

Lady Ada Chukwudozie: Keystone Bank chairman bags honorary doctorate degree

How insecurity is stalling 25.7bn Oju-Awajir road project Contractor

Benue: Alia speaks on defecting from APC

SWAN hails Kunle Sonames drive to transform Nigerian Sports, Remo Stars maiden NPFL win

22nd National Sports Festival: Team Ogun pip Golden Eaglets, to book final place vs Kwara

Ex-Manchester United star Rafael to Amorim: Sell Hojlund, buy Osimhen

Nnewi North: Anambra LGA commissions drainage systems, bridges to control erosion, flooding

Anambra: Soludo urges symbiotic relationship between academia, private sector in universities

Accountability, fairness vital in building respectful, constructive police-public relationship

Sule lauds Tinubus economic reforms

Trump, Malema, Ramaphosa and the Oval office grill

APC chieftain lauds Bago over Bida development plan

2027: Benue governor intensifies move to join ADC

Beware of fraudsters, 753-unit housing estate not for sale yet FG

JAMB releases results of 2025 UTME resit exam for 315,763 candidates

1st anniversary: Weve disbursed 56.85bn to students NELFUND

Emefiele: FG speaks on sale of confiscated 753-unit housing estate

Kogi govt reaffirms commitment to security of lives, property

Zamfara Gov. settles outstanding WAEC/NECO debts

Zamfara APC hails Tinubu for appointing Danfulani MD/CEO NAIC

Leganes relegated from La Liga, Espanyol survive

Amorim speaks on Fernandes leaving Manchester United for Saudi club

2027: Peter Obi speaks on re-contesting under Labour Party

Fintiris blueprint for modern Adamawa

OGTV, SWAN NEC parley in Abeokuta

Gateway Games: Team FCT grab 12 medals after day 5

NSF: Golden Eaglets zoom into semi-final

DTigress gear up for Togo basketball battle

Unity Cup: Super Eagles camp opens tomorrow in London

Europa final: Why we ran out of medals UEFA

ATP tour: Djokovic nears 100th career title

Ancelotti rules out coaching another club

22nd National Sports FestivalUkpeseraye bounces back, wins 500m gold

*GUARDIAN*

PDP crisis: My position

MOSOP, OLI unite for Ogoni development, reject oil resumption

9 reasons watermelon is the secret weapon your wellness routine needs

Nigerias FDI inflows in 2024 less than 1% of GDP World Bank

Ooni of Ifes NGO builds free school for seven Lagos communities

Beyond the byline: Women journalists take on security reporting

Delta monarch laments farmers killings as police recover 3m from kidnappers

IPI condemns Channels TV crew expulsion from Akwa Ibom govt house

Kinsmen kill man during jungle justice in Imo

Mining sector stakeholders seek move from exclusive to concurrent list

Africa Day 2025: Igniting the continents promise on the global stage

Ogun records lowest food price rise NBS

NUC approves 17 programmes at Federal University Lafia

Nigeria bears significant share of Africas malaria burden Oborevwori

FG, GIZ partner to boost technical education, productivity

Uganda Air launches Nigeria-East/Southern Africa air cargo corridor

2027: Soludo, others deceiving you, MASSOB tells Tinubu

Tinubu is Gods gift to Nigeria Arthur Eze

Crises: Humanitarian minister, Yilwatda, has failed Plateau communities , says APC North Central

Zubby Michaels kick lands actor Nnadiekwe in hospital with internal bleeding

Road accident claims life of outspoken Kaduna pastor, Rev. Azzaman

COOU confers honorary degree on Keystone Bank chair

*Alia has no plan to dump APC Benue govt*

Rescheduled UTME: 99% of candidates score below 200, says JAMB

What Obi may lose if he joins coalition as VP candidate

NDLEA seizes N6.5b worth of illicit drugs, arrests four over cannabis

Bida ring road project to divert traffic from township Niger gov

SERAP sues CBN over alleged secrecy in LG allocations

Nigerians in Luxembourg seek probe into compatriots death in police custody

eSports makes history at 22nd National Sports Festival

Real Madrid legend Alonso returns as new coach

Shehu Sani slams AI propaganda, social media exaggeration of BFaso leader, Traore

US-based Nigerian develops system for oilfield pump failure detection

Bandits ambush, kill five security operatives in Katsina

Obidients gang-up on Sowore, attack on free speech backed by Peter Obi Adeyanju

More candidates score 250+ in 2025 UTME than any year since 2013 JAMB

Diamond plane crash: NSIB investigators arrive in Kwara, begin probe

JAMB releases UTME resit results

New Prophecy: Primate Ayodele warns voters off Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Makinde in 2027

Hacker group DieNet claims responsibility for X outage

Nigerian film My Fathers Shadow earns special mention at Cannes

Why Osimhen misses out on Napolis Serie A title medal

FULL LIST: Ex-Senate President, SGF, gov, others appointed by Tinubu to head federal agencies

Ive no regrets supporting Peter Obi in 2023 despite being an APC man Babachir Lawal

Failure to act on petitions allowed Wike, others destabilise party Damagum

Lagos advances local govt staff with diploma to level 12

Favour Ashe questions disqualification at Gateway Games, alleges sabotage

Grieving father blames JAMB for daughters death, demands result audit

FG to commission new cancer centres in Katsina, Nsukka, Benin on May 29

Power outage disrupts 10,000m finals at Gateway Games

Scores buried as herdsmen unleashes terror on Taraba village

Man Utd need to change a lot of things: Amorim

Mbappe hits brace as Real Madrid waves goodbye to Ancelotti, Modric

No talks over Spurs future for Postecoglou after Europa glory

Watsons late strike lifts Sunderland into Premier League

FIFA clears Felix Agu to play for Nigerias Super Eagles

14 Lagos students get NIS football scholarships

PRP faults APCs endorsement of Tinubu for second term

Ondo guber tribunal fixes June 4 for judgement

*THE AUTHORITY*

APC, PDP lose ground in Kogi as over 300 members join NNPP

Abia: Disclose cost of projects, IGR, PDP demands accountability from Alex Otti

On Peter Obis Political Strategy and Why It May Not Be Effective Prince Tim Ogwuru

More trouble for PDP as Wike pulls out of agreements

Arewa group applauds Tinubu over inclusive northern appointments

JAMB releases rescheduled UTME results

ActionAid Nigeria condemns criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

HAJJ: NAWOJ President Calls for Special Considerations for Female Journalists

*LEADERSHIP*

NDLEA Nabs 2 Britons, Intercepts N6.5bn Worth Of Opioids

Northern CAN Mourns Evangelist Azzaman, Says ‘Christianity Has Lost A Soldier Of Christ’

How Tinubu’s Reform Aides Nasarawa’s Transformation – Governor Sule

Kwankwasiyya Storms Kogi As 300 APC, SDP Members Join NNPP

Northern CAN Condemns Wave Of Violent Attacks, Killings In Benue

JAMB Data Shows More Candidates Score Above 300 In 2025 UTME

Poultry Farmers Decry Drop In Egg Purchase

FG Intensifies Support For Equitable Digital Landscape In West Africa

UBA Launches *919# Advance Top-Up Feature To Provide Instant Access To Customers

Senate Leader Faults Opposition For Labelling NASS A Rubber Stamp

Benue Announces Programmes To Mark Gov Alia’s 2 Years In Office

Gatekeepers Or Spectators? National Assembly’s Two-Year Performance Gap

2 Shutdowns Of Port Harcourt Refinery In 5 Months Raise Questions

PDP Crises: Wike Withdraws From Reconciliation Deal, Blames Makinde

Dangote Named Most Admired African Brand, Bags 2 More Awards In Addis Ababa

N6.5bn Opioids Intercepted In Lagos, Rivers Ports As NDLEA Nabs 2 Britons

Police Bust Kidnappers’ Hideout, Rescue Victims In Yobe

Nigerian In Diaspora Petitions IGP, Accuses 4 Policemen Of Abduction, Extortion Of N151m

Army Deactivates 19 Illegal Refining Sites In Niger Delta

*DAILY TIMES*

Security operatives arrest 20 suspects for hacking 2025 UTME server

Umo Eno donates more Patrol Vehicles to boost security in AIbom

Osun Communal Crisis: Adeleke relaxes curfew, warns warring monarchs in the domain

Delta HOS promises capacity building, training for civil servants, warns against laziness

Sultan Abubakar endorses Tinubus religious tolerance promotion for Nigerians

Adamawa APC group passes confidence vote on state leadership

Insecurity: Army arrests 3 foreign Fulanis, 2 Chadians in Plateau

HoR Aspirant supports Gov Sani, empowers disables with tricycles, sewing machines

How Tinubus reforms drive customs revenue to record N1.3trn in Q1 2025Adeniyi

NSIB launches probe after training aircraft crash-lands in Ilorin

Market eyes Dangote Cement as N7.4trn valuation holds ahead of N30 dividend

Wema Bank secures shareholder backing for N50bn private placement

Why Port Harcourt refinery was shutdown-NNPC

Keyamo hails NAF partnership as aviation sector revenue, security soar

Oil prices fall on rising supply fears, US-Iran talks

AI in Newsroom: FG urges Information Officers to safeguard truth in digital age Minister

Tinubu Makes 22 New Appointments Across Key Federal Agencies

Minister Threatens Sanctions Against Airlines Airlifting Passengers Without Entry Visas

Troops neutralize scores of terrorists, overran camps , foils crude oil theft

NNPCL Shut Down PH Refinery Based On Incompetence, PETROAN Alleges

Delta students in Nigerian Law Schools across the country to get financial assistance

Epelle: Tinubu Made History Eroding Rule Of Law

FG moves to resuscitate moribund Steel Company At Ovwian Aladja, Delta

COAS hands over new Armour Tanks to Operation HADIN KAI

Samuel Tosin Ogedengbe has been immortalized as the 235th Certified Global Tech Hero

Boxing: Mbilli to Face Sulcki for Interim WBC Title

F1: Monaco GP Adds Extra Pit Stops

Tottenham Wins 2025 UEFA Europa League

College Football Playoff Expands to 12 Teams

Tennis: 2025 French Open Begins May 25

MLB: Ronald Acua Jr. Returns to Braves

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins 2025 MVP

*PREMIUM TIMES*

Dave, Burna Boys Location certified 5X Platinum in UK

NPFL: Akwa United, El-Kanemi relegated as season ends on dramatic note

JAMB technical officers commend registrar Oloyede

Police order heavy security deployment around Ondo churches, mosques over attack threat

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(PHOTOS) NSF 2024: 10km race winner blames blackout for slower finish - Punch

14 Lagos students get NIS football scholarships - Guardian

27th memorial: Onigbinde extols Thunder Baloguns wifes virtues - The Sun

Aberdeen win Scottish Cup, end Celtic treble bid - Punch

Abiodun charges Team Ogun to increase medal haul - Punch

Adesokan reclaims sports festivals badminton title - Punch

*Arsenal beat Barcelona 1-0 to win womens Champions League - Punch*

Ashe disqualified as Ezeakor wins drama-filled 100m - Punch

Boxing: Mbilli to Face Sulcki for Interim WBC Title - Daily Times

Chaos at bottom as NPFL relegation drama peaks - Punch

College Football Playoff Expands to 12 Teams - Daily Times

Delta, Oyo steal show in Taekwondo - Punch

Djokovic becomes third man to win 100 ATP titles - Vanguard

Djokovic Makes Another TennisHistory, Wins 100th ATP Singles Title - Thisday

Edo sweeps T20 cricket gold - Punch

Edo's Ezeakor, Odumosu win National Sports Festival 100m titles - Punch

EPL final day: 5 matches that could impact European qualification - Vanguard

EPL: Supercomputer predicts top five teams - The Sun

F1: Monaco GP Adds Extra Pit Stops - Daily Times

FIFA clears Felix Agu to play for Nigerias Super Eagles - Guardian

Full list: Delta tops Sports Festival medal chart with 103 - Vanguard

Gateway Ganes 2024 cements Oguns status as sporting powerhouse -Alowonle - The Sun

German-born defender Felix Agu cleared to represent Super Eagles - Punch

GTI congratulates 2025 President Federation Cup finalists - The Sun

Hosts shine in ball games - Punch

I like Rashford, Diaz, theyre fantastic Barca coach Flick - Vanguard

LALIGA EA: European and relegation positions to be decided - The Sun

Leganes relegated from La Liga, Espanyol survive - Vanguard

Man Utd need to change a lot of things: Amorim - Guardian

Mbappe hits brace as Real Madrid waves goodbye to Ancelotti, Modric - Guardian

Mbappe scores double as Real Madrid wave goodbye to Ancelotti, Modric - Vanguard

Messi, Inter Miami fight back for 3-3 draw at Philadelphia - Vanguard

MLB: Ronald Acua Jr. Returns to Braves - Daily Times

Modric picks best Real Madrid match in emotional farewell - The Sun

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins 2025 MVP - Daily Times

NFF confirms Agus eligibility for Nigeria - Punch

NFF congratulates Comrade Philip Shaibu on appointment as DG, NIS - The Sun

No talks yet over Spurs future Postecoglou - Vanguard

Ogun Gateway Games: Team Edo official raises concern over medal collation, table - The Sun

Onigbinde praises Thunder Baloguns wife on 27th anniversary - Punch

Onyedika, Brugge chase Belgian double in league decider - Punch

Osimhen insider shuts down Al-Hilal rumours - The Sun

Premier League: Nottingham Forest chase Champions League dream as Liverpool party - Vanguard

Prosperity Cup:Battles for N10m Prize Money Gets Tougher - Thisday

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PSG win French Cup ahead of Champions League final clash - Punch

Real Madrid announce Xabi Alonso as new manager - Vanguard

Salah crowned Premier League player of the season - Punch

Salah voted Premier League player of the season - Vanguard

Sell Hojlund to buy Osimhen Ex-Man Utd star Rafael advises Amorim - Vanguard

Stuttgart secure Europa league spot with German Cup win - Punch

Sunderland beat Sheffield United 2-1, return to Premier League - Punch

Sunderland promoted to the Premier League - Vanguard

Super Eagles Set to Fly Out to London for Unity Cup - Thisday

Tennis: 2025 French Open Begins May 25 - Daily Times