Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday 16 May

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. The Wike-led PDP presidential candidate praised Tinubu’s economic policies

A presidential candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to Nyesome Wike, Sandy Onor supports the removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a bold move that releases funds for national development.Read more

2. Gbajabiamila opens up about Obasa crisis Desmond Elliot says almost cost him chief of staff position

President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed how the political turmoil surrounding the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly almost cost him his position in the presidency over allegations linking actor-turned-lawmaker Desmond Elliot to the controversy.Read more

3. Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.67% in April

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69 percent in April 2026, from 15.38 percent recorded in March 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS$.Read more

4. Oyebanji temporarily suspended his aide who was arrested for alleged thuggery

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the temporary suspension of one of his aides, Dayo Ibijowo.Read more

5. NGX: Equity markets plunge further, as investors lose N1.2tr

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N1.2 trillion at the close of trading on Friday. This follows a decline…Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N1.2 trillion at the close of trading on Friday.Read more

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6. The Wike-led PDP presidential candidate praised Tinubu’s economic policies

A presidential candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to Nyesome Wike, Sandy Onor supports the removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a bold move that releases funds for national development.Read more

7. APGA graduated 155 candidates in Anambra

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has approved 155 candidates for the Anambra primary.Read more

8. EFCC charges CEO Blessing for alleged N36m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 on Friday charged a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also known as Blessing CEO).Read more

9. The woman mentioned in Frank Edoho’s affair story hit back and vowed legal action

Lifestyle influencer Diane Okeke has publicly denied allegations that she had an affair with veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho, describing the claims as “false and baseless” while threatening legal action against those who spread them online.Read more

10. Flying Eagles boss Maikaba invites 35 players to WAFU B tournament

Newly appointed Flying Eagles coach Abdul Maikaba has invited 35 players to the team camp to begin Preparations for the WAFU B U20 Championship in Ivory Coast in July.Read more

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