The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Thursday, May 22

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

1. Borno Gov Zulum accused politicians, the army was colluding with Boko Haram

The Governor of the State Borno Babagana Zulum has made a surprising accusation that certain Nigerian politicians and armed forces acted as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram rebels. Read more

2. Northern Leader Back Tinubu for 2027, Economic Efforts, Security Reform

The Northern Bridge Builders Forum (NBBF), a coalition of stakeholders from 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Region, has expressed its support for the administration of Ball President Ahmed Tinubu. Read more

3. Clerk Jamb refused to bias in the middle of the Troutcry Glitch Utme Tent

Registrar of the Joint Acceptance and Matriculation Council (Jamb), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede firmly rejected the targeted conspiracy accusation of candidates from the Southeast, after more technical problems during 2025 Integrated Tertiary Matriculation Test (UTME).

4. Boko Haram: Senate demands the establishment of a military base in Hong, Adamawa

Senate on Wednesday called for the establishment of a military base in the Hong Regional Government in Adamawa to overcome the rise of Boko Haram activities in the area and other northeast countries. Read more

5. Jamb to hold a release test for UTME candidates who are absent

The Joint Revenue and Matriculation Council (Jamb) has decided to conduct additional examinations for candidates who missed the Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) this year. Read more

Also read: Top 10 Stories from All Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, May 21

6. The nafdac call senate for the use of chemicals to accelerate fruit maturation

Senate on Wednesday summoned the National Agency for the administration and control of drugs and control of drugs (nafdac) to explain the use of hazardous chemicals that were not checked by fruit sellers to accelerate the maturation of fruit in the country. Read more

7. Nigerian Govt Collecting Oil Companies to Supply Production

The Minister of State Oil Resources (Gas), Head of Ekpo Experts, on Wednesday urged oil and gas stakeholders to collaborate to meet the quota approved by the Petroleum Exporting State Organizations (OPEC). Read more

8. Dangote urges the government to support local investors as catalysts for economic growth

The richest African person and dangote group president, Aliko Dangote, on Wednesday, asked the Federal and state government to prioritize domestic investors as a strategic path to attract direct foreign investment (FDI) and encourage sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. Read more

9. Congo Dr. Ex-Prime Minister was sentenced to 10 years in prison for embezzlement in an agricultural project

The Constitutional Court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has punished the former Prime Minister of the State, Matata Ponyo Mapon, to 10 years in prison for embezzling millions of failed agricultural efforts in the giant Central African state. Read more

10. Tottenham defeated Man Utd to win the European League – their first trophy since 2008

Tottenham Hotspur has emerged as the winner of the European League 2024-25 after defeating Manchester United in the final on Wednesday night. Read more

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