Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Friday 22 May

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Fubara withdrew from the Rivers APC governorship race

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday evening announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary in the state.Read more

2. Oloyede quits as JAMB registrar, as Tinubu appoints 40-year-old Prof Aina to take over

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).Read more

3. Kingsley Chinda voted for APC. Governor’s ticket in Rivers

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday declared Kingsley Chinda as its governorship candidate in the 2027 general election in Rivers State.Read more

4. The Labor Party submitted a petition to the police, DSS on suspicion of illegal distribution of nomination forms

The Labor Party has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) over the alleged illegal distribution of nomination forms by the party’s former national chairman, Julius Abure.Read more

5. ANALYSIS: Nigeria’s economy may not survive with invisible budgets and made up statistics

Nigerians must prepare to start seeking accountability from those in power as the country gradually enters one of the most dangerous phases in its economic history.Read more

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6. After the terror attack, Governor Makinde signed an executive order regarding vigilante, security groups

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has signed into law Executive Order 001 of 2026 on the Regulation of Associations, Groups and Organizations offering Security and Allied Services in the state.Read more

7. The APC candidate who lost the primaries went around town swearing at the party (Video)

A candidate vying for the Oyo State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC) Segun Olaleye, aka Radikal, has escalated his disappointment, after he lost the primaries.Read more

8. NSCDC arrests 7 people for illegal blasting in Ondo

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested seven suspects over illegal explosive activities in Ondo State.Read more

9. Arsenal is eyeing its first Champions League trophy over PSG

While many eyes are starting to turn to this summer’s World Cup, there are still major club trophies to be determined. The biggest is the UEFA Champions League Final, which takes place on Saturday 30 May at the Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary.Read more

10. Ronaldo won Saudi Arabia’s first league title

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr cruised to a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday to secure the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the season.Read more