The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Monday, May 19

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

1. Tinubu reiterates Nigeria’s commitment to unity, global peace in the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

The Ball President Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s dedication to encourage unity and peace throughout the lines of religion, racial, and continents, describing it as important for global progress and collective humanitarian welfare. Read more

2. China obtained the approval of the Nigerian government to launch an electric vehicle factory, deepening the mining ties

China has received a green light from the Nigerian government to start establishing an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Nigeria, a step that is expected to significantly deepen bilateral bonds and support the country’s push for industrialization and clean energy. Read more

3. Absorption urges the new NNPC CEO, Ojulari, to invite EFCC, ICPC to investigate the missing N500BN

The Socio-Economic and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Bayo Bashir Ojulari, Chief Executive Officer of Group from the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) Limited “to explain and explain the existence of lost N500 billion, revealed by NNPCL.

4. Nimet estimates a national storm, cloudy weather from Sunday

The Nigerian Meteorology Agency has estimated a mixture of lightning storms, sunny and cloudy weather conditions in various parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday. Read more

5. Kwankwaso denies the planned consisting report to APC

Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied the rumors that he had completed plans to defect to the Congress of All Progressive (APC), or made comments that support any political alignment in the country. Read more

Also read: Top 10 Stories from All Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, May 18

6. Race to Capture Most Wanted: Does CDS Moses have what is needed to end bandits in Nigeria?

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Nigerian Defense Chief of Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, made a promise that was often repeated that it was only a problem before the insecurity that had damaged the country was labeled. Read more

7. The Nigerian government is targeting 2m barrels of oil per day with exploration of collusion oil basins

State Minister for Oil (Oil and Gas), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has revealed that the Federal government is targeting two million barrels of crude oil per day, more and more reasons for intensifying oil and gas exploration throughout the country. Read more

8. Fresh Violence in Benue: 15 Traders Killed in Agatu Attacks, Sorrow Communities

Fifteen traders were reported to have been killed in a wave of new violence in the regional government of the Benue state, when armed attackers ambushed the population returning from the local market. Read more

9. Trymerdown Army on oil theft is increasingly intensive, the arrest of 38 suspects, destroyed 28 illegal refineries throughout the Delta Niger

In the operation of sweeping on crude oil theft and illegal purification activities, the 6 Nigerian Army Division troops have arrested 38 suspects and dismantled 28 illegal refineries throughout the Niger Delta. Read more

10. Osimhen shines during Galatasaray Clinch 25th League Title

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was right on target for Galatasaray in their 3-0 win over Kayserispor on Sunday. Read more

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