The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday, May 21

Here are the 10 top stories that become headlines throughout the country today.

1. CBN MPC has an interest rate at 27.5% in the middle of the signs of ease of inflation, economic stabilization

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained a monetary policy level (MPR) of 27.5% for the second time in a row in 2025, signifying a careful attitude but optimistic towards the Nigerian economic path. Read more

2. Dangote Refinery Credit Naira-For-Crude Policy to stabilize the price of gasoline

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has linked the recent price reduction of gasoline prices with the initiative of the Naira-For-Crude Federal government, noting that the agreement allows it to handle the impact of global oil price volatility and provide affordable fuel to Nigeria.

3. Southeast leaders will unite behind Tinubu in 2027-Umahi

The Minister of Work, Dave Umahi, has stated that the governor’s confidence in Southeast will support the Tinubu Bola President in the 2027 Presidential Election. Read more

4. The Nigerian government to sell 753 residential units that were restored from Emefiele

The federal government has decided to sell 753 housing units found from the former Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, as a result of crime. Read more

5. The court rejects Verydarkman’s objection to Falana’s defamation lawsuit

Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, on Tuesday rejected the initial objection submitted by Instagram celebrities, Martins Otse, also known as Verydarkman (VDM). Read more

Also read: Top 10 Stories from All Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, May 20

6. Peter Obi increases alarm because of insecurity in Borno, urges fast federal intervention

Labor Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the increasing security crisis at Marte, the state of Borno, described it as a national emergency that demanded immediate federal attention. Read more

7. Faction led by the Labor Party threatened to expel representatives, starting the withdrawal

The labor party faction led by Julius on Tuesday threatened to expel members of the House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, and began the withdrawal process from parliament. Read more

8. Wife, Mother of Bandit Leader, Ado Aliero was arrested while hiding in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian authorities reportedly have arrested the wife and mother of the famous Kingpin bandit, Ado Aliero, who hid in the country under a false identity. Read more

9. Jamb to release the results of 379,000 UTME candidates who are scheduled to be back in the middle of supervision

The Joint Acceptance and Matriculation Council (Jamb) has announced that they will release the results of 379,000 candidates who sit for the Tertiafik Tertiary Matriculation Examination

10. Aruna Powers to the fourth round in Doha

Quadri Aruna underlined the status of her elite at the ITTF 2025 World Championship with a 4-2 victory that was thrilling over Benedikt Duda from Germany, securing his place in the fourth round of the men’s single in Lusail Hall in Doha, Qatar.https: //wwwwwwwww.ripplesnigeria.com/round-Do-LoundSPSP: //wwww.ripplesnigigeria.com/round-do-doundsproure.

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