News Headlines May 14, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
Labour Minister Ngige Drops Presidential Ambition to Stay in Office
News in Photographs: Buhari Holds Valedictory Session with Outgoing Ministers
24-Hours After Presidential Directive to Political Appointees to Resign, Emefiele Meets Buhari
Questions Mount over MTN’s Alleged Payment of N618.7bn Taxes to FIRS
2023: APC Presidential Aspirants Walking on Landmines
Bolaji Tunji Picks OYSHA Forms
Buhari Mourns UAE President, Sheikh Zayed
2023: Senator Mustapha, Others Dump Amosun, Join Abiodun
FRCN, NTA, DAAR, ASO Radio/TV Endorse Nigerian Broadcasting Awards
PDP Gives Certificate of Qualification to Ikenga
UBEC Announces Plans to Upgrade 2018 Data of School Enrollment, Personnel,…
OAU Students Protest Extended ASUU Strike
HOW TO GET NIGERIA OUT OF THIS MESS
Rolls-Royce Infuses new Expression in Phantom Series II
CFAO Motors’ LOXEA Nigeria to Provide Lease, Fleet Management Solutions
16th Lagos Motor Fair, Autoparts Expo Africa Set to Hold
PDP Presidential Ticket: X-raying the Top 5 Gladiators
Lucky Igbokwe: My Desire is to Make Abia State Great
PLATEAU STATE AND APC’S IMPENDING IMPLOSION
Olufemi Oguntamu: I Help Talents Understand Target Audience
Sharon Ooja: I’m Not One of Those that Thrive on Controversy
OCP Africa Seeks More Agric Revenue to Boost Economic Growth
Nigerian Idol Climaxes May 22
Ekweremadu@60: Garlands for Soldier of Democracy
Tosin Adarabioyo Will He Join Three Lions’ Party to Qatar?
Edo Set to Host 2022 Super Six Tournament
Yemi Idowu: Unprecedented Passion for Grassroots Sports
Bassey Craves to Crown Season with Europa League Trophy
Moses Simon: Still in Dream Land⁶
Liverpool, Chelsea Go for Broke in Wembley Showdown
Robert Clarke’s Toxic Tenure Elongation Idea
Of Outrageous Nomination Fees and All-comers’ Race
The President Nigeria Doesn’t Need
The Nation
APC primary: Akeredolu denies plot to impose candidate
Ayu overrules disqualification of Imo Rep aspirant
2023: Mustapha, others dump Amosun camp, join Abiodun
Drama as Police carry detained Rep Dagogo to court on stretcher
PDP’s decision on zoning sacrosanct, says Diri
Confusion as Ngige drops ambition after Buhari’s valedictory meeting…
Blasphemy killing: Buhari demands thorough, impartial investigation
With me as President, Nigeria will conquer banditry – Tinubu
APC ticket: Tinubu, Osinbajo, Adesina, 22 other presidential…
Buhari mourns UAE President
Ebonyi PDP primary: 13 aspirants jostle for gubernatorial ticket
2023: Abiola’s divided house
Yahaya Bello still in presidential race – Campaign…
Jonathan goes AWOL
Amid wide speculations during the week that the former President Goodluck Jonathan was poised to…
2023: A crowded presidential race
The Punch
Blasphemy: Deborah’s killing in Sokoto deeply distressing, says Osinbajo
Nomination forms: EFCC writes INEC, demands APC, PDP, other aspirants’ bank details
It’s unfair for northerner to succeed Buhari, say Nwodo, others
Agreement reached with ASUU, others, strike ends soon –FG
Group sues Jonathan, claims ex-president can’t contest again
Nomination forms: EFCC writes INEC, demands APC, PDP, other aspirants’ bank details
It’s unfair for northerner to succeed Buhari, say Nwodo, others
Fire guts petrol-laden tanker in Delta
Child abuse: Protesters storm Lagos gov’s office, accuser’s aides ‘arrested’
One burnt to death as vehicle catches fire on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Gunmen kill four in two separate attacks in Bauchi
Nigeria’s oil production falls over poor maintenance, says World Bank
Emirates joins list of companies to adopt BTC
BDC operators demand new forex window amid weakening naira
Taraba residents knock Chinese firm over poor road rehabilitation
Oil tycoon, Jack-Rich, declares for Presidency, submits N100m APC form
God sent me to rescue Abia, says gov aspirant
It’s time to fix Nigeria -Peter Obi
Njoku not APGA chairman, party insists
Dennis doubtful for Eagles’ Mexico, Ecuador clash
I was racially abused for defending Iwobi – Kelechi Anyikude
Dessers wins Feyenoord Player of The Month award
NPFL signs sponsorship deal with fintech company
Dear Nigerian moralists
Chukwuneta Oby
Mr. President, I sleep on $9.8 million
Tunji Ajibade
Party primaries: Projections and permutations
Ayo Olukotun
US Ambassador celebrates America-Nigeria cultural ties
Odunlade Adekola, Broda Shaggi, others celebrate RevolutionPlus at eight
Kcee, I Go Save, others thrill guests at talent hunt finale
Celebs who have battled mental health issues
Leadership
2023: Buhari Has A Preferred Presidential Candidate – Adesina
2023: I’m The Only One In Presidential Race –Tinubu
2023: The Real Work Starts After Primaries
COVID-19: North Korea Announces First Death
32 States Risk Flood Disaster, Minister Warns
Nigeria To Collaborate With South Sudan On Insurgency – Buhari
2023: NSA Puts Top Politicians, Thugs On Watch list
Police Arrest Killers Of Zamfara Gov’ship Aspirant, Hamidu
EDITORIAL: Needed: New Funding Model For Tertiary Education
How Buhari Forced Out Ministers Hesitant To Resign From Cabinet
Presidency: Buni, Uzodimma Return Lawan’s Nomination Forms
Secret Army Memo Targets Double Agents Aiding Bandits
Katsina 2023: Religious Leaders, CSOs, Others Back SMEDAN DG, Radda, To Succeed Masari
2023: Fayemi In Borno, Yobe, Woos Delegates With Promise To End Insurgency
Condolence Register Opens In Abuja As UAE President Dies At 73
Alleged Blasphemy: Buhari Demands Impartial, Extensive Probe Of Deborah’s Murder
32 States Risk Flood Disaster, Minister Warns
We’ve Reached Reasonable Agreement With ASUU – Federal Govt
The Abominable Slaughter Of A Martyr Called Deborah
Rivers High Court Remands PDP Guber Aspirant In Correctional Centre
JUST-IN: Olawepo-Hashim Withdraws From 2023 Presidential Race
APC: Delicate Primaries
Sack Political Appointees With Political Ambition, ZLP Urges Buhari
2023: Horse Trading As Contenders Fight For Benue APC Guber Ticket
South East To Dump PDP After 23 Years Of Party Loyalty
Crown Flour Mill’s Economic Contribution Gets Presidential Recognition
Positioning Nigeria As Leader In Maize Production
Firm Raises $23m To Build Africa’s Portal To Crypto Economy
BDC Operators To Salvage Naira As Rate Hits N590/$
COVID-19: North Korea Announces First Death
FIFA Upholds 2 Years Ban On Nigerian Footballer, Chizoba
NWFL Super 6: Govt Increases Cash Rewards For Bayelsa Queens
Why PMB Suspends Nigeria From Int’l Basketball Competitions – FG
Injured Flying Eagles Star, Abdullahi Recovers, Out Of WAFU B Cup
The Sun
Zoning: Afenifere, YCE allege conspiracy against South
PDP: No going back on dumping of zoning–Gov Diri
2023 Election: NSA, INEC express worry over insecurity
Ngige withdraws from presidential race
Osinbajo, Tinubu, Lawan, Adesina, Onu, other aspirants beat APC deadline
Why I rejected several suitors –Temidayo Babatunde
2023: Igbo leaders reject PDP’s open contest, step up lobby
Buhari to ex-ministers: You are sufficiently qualified to be my successor
Abians gave me mandate to contest governorship seat-Bishop Onuoha
Insecurity: Yoruba group raises alarm over influx of non-Nigerians into S/West
TRCN charges teachers to transform education sector
Kaduna: Police arrest councillor for gun-running
Ngige withdraws from presidential race
FG’s efforts at tackling insecurity fall below acceptable standards – Kunle Olajide, YCE Secretary •Says, Nigeria can’t move forward without restructuring
Buni, Uzodimma return Lawal’s presidential forms
Abia guber: Ikpeazu’s lobby team targets PDP NWC members over 3-man adhoc delegates
Olawepo-Hashim withdraws from 2023 presidential race
Nigerians kick as Emefiele defies Buhari on resignation
Super Eagles invitation: Maikaba tasks Rangers players to work harder
No Arsenal, Man Utd move for Osimhen
India 2022 qualifier: Namibian officials to handle Ethiopia Nigeria clash
D’Tigers, D’Tigress out of FIBA World Cups
Edo set to hosts 2022 Super Six Tournament
LMC, Bitnob firm up multi-year sponsorship
Suspension of basketball in Nigeria: Stakeholders fault Buhari
Chelsea, Liverpool in FA Cup battle
Injured Abdullahi recovers in hospital, out of WAFU B Championship
Iyikwobe banned worldwide for two years
Clubs hail NLO secretariat for prompt sanctions on erring teams
Zenith Bank Meet: 75 swimmers battle for honours at Ikoyi Club
When oil magnate, Ngozi Ekeoma was feted to golden bash
Why Allen Onyema keeps beating the odds
High profile wedding for auto mogul, Tayo Ayeni’s daughter
The Court of Appeal alternative dispute resolution centre
Appraising CBN’s intervention in critical infrastructure and why more should be done
80 Years of god’s goodie-ness
2023, tenure elongation calls and deluge of aspirants
The Sun Awards: Sound bites from awardees, guests
Glamour, creativity, style at The Sun Awards
The Sun Awards: …And the men also
I’ll reinvent Okpara’s agrarian policy in Abia –Anyaogu, guber aspirant
Why we kidnap benue farmers – suspects
In Nasarawa, scavengers strike gold turning waste to wealth
2023: Looking for credible, competent hand as APC flag-bearer
How pastor stole congregants’ belongings, abducted eight persons –Police
Ohanaeze: 2023’ll determine Igbo position in Nigeria
Daily Trust
Drama As Kwankwaso’s Team Heads To Shekarau’s House After Ganduje’s Departure
Inside The World Of Night Drivers
APC Astronomical Nomination Form Prices And President Buhari’s Fight Against Corruption
Inside The ‘Garbage City’ Of Port Harcourt 1A
I Regret Interfering In Ali Nuhu, Adam Zango Feud – General BMB
Celebrity Couples Who Aired Their Marital Disputes On Social Media
Nigeria’s Billionaire Presidential Aspirants
ASUU Strike: A Pandemic Ravaging Education Sector
Column No.6: The Countdown To Qatar Begins
Tribute To A Genius And Versatile Engineer
Ripples As Ministry Takes Over Payment Of Super Eagles Foreign Coach
Bundesliga Braced For Drama, Haaland Bids Farewell
Thomas Testing Out New Approach To Major Preparations
Moses Orkuma: My Football Tourney Is To Thank God For His Blessings
Rice Price Too High At £150 Million
Rediscovering The Qur’an Book 8 (Knowledge From The Islamic Perspective)
Inside Kaduna Community Where Animals, Residents Drink From Same Stream
Despite Ban, Shisha Smoking Persists In Kano
How Makurdi Residents Survive Without Commercial Taxis
Can PDP Survive Another Four Years Of Opposition In Jigawa?
Jos Residents Jittery Over Resurgence Of Sara-Suka Gangs
Stranger Douses 7-Year-Old Boy With Acid
Man Shot By Gunmen Appeals For Help To Undergo Surgery
Assa Pyramid Makes U-Turn, Says It Never Made N100m Profit
Foundation Enrols 55 Orphans, Vulnerable Children In School
PDP Primary Election: Obi, Hayatu-Deen Canvas Delegates For Votes
Mambilla Hydropower Project: Surveyors Demand Payment To Return To Field
Police Nab Gunrunners Trying To Procure AK47 Riffles
11 Die Of Cholera, 200 Hospitalized
Drama As Kwankwaso’s Team Heads To Shekarau’s House After Ganduje’s Departure
The Space Between Life And Death: Making A Case For Hospices In Nigeria
Malami Pulls Out Of Kebbi Governorship Race
Presidency Wades Into Kano APC Crisis, Summons Ganduje, Shekarau
Ganduje Storms Shekarau’s Residence To Stop Planned Defection
Public Universities Would Have Perished Without ASUU Struggle – UNILAG Chair
Ngige Withdraws Presidential Ambition, Promises To Stay Away From Party Activities
EXPLAINED: Why Buhari’s Resignation Order To Aspirants Excludes Osinbajo
Tongues Wagging As Rurum, Kawu Sumaila, Kofa, Jobe Touch Down With Kwankwaso In Kano
2023 Presidency: I Don’t Know Why People Without Track Record Are Running – Tinubu
We’ve Reduced Malaria In Kwara With N150m Intervention Fund – Abdulrazaq
Olawepo-Hashim Withdraws From 2023 Presidential Race, Says My Day Will Come
Bala Mohammed: Igbos Own Half Of The Country, God Can’t Give You Everything
Uzodimma To Aides: You’re Free To Contest Elections But Don’t Expect My Endorsement
Excitement As Don Jazzy, Ex-Wife Reunite In Lagos After 18 Years
APC Councillors’ Forum Lauds National Assembly Over Law Allowing Them To Vote As Delegates
2023: Tinubu Won’t Get Automatic Ticket If He Joins Us – SDP
Drama As Indian Couple Sues Son, Wife For Childlessness
PDP: We Are Not Aware Of Jonathan’s Defection To APC
ASUU Strike: Protesting Students Disrupt Movement In Ibadan
North Has Legal Basis To Retain Power In 2023 – Youth Group
Malami Pulls Out Of Kebbi Governorship Race
Three Policemen Gunned Down In Niger
UAE Declares 40-Day Mourning As President Diesl
FG, CITN To Launch Initiative To Fish Out Tax Payers
Increase Funding For Agric, Infrastructure Development – BOI MD
Infinity Trust’s Annual Profit Rises To N656 Million
So, Nigeria Is This Rich?