The Informant247 Nigeria News has compiled a list of the top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, May 22, 2023.
Buhari enjoyed global respect in 8 years – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari enjoyed the respect of world leaders during his eight-year tenure.
2 injured as bus rams into Petroleum tanker in Kogi
Two persons were on Sunday got injured when a Toyota Hiace Bus rammed into an Abuja-bound Petroleum Tanker in Kogi State.
Four killed in Sokoto gas explosion
No fewer than four persons have been killed following an explosion caused by a gas cylinder in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Blasphemy: Followers of Kano Cleric, Kabara allege gang-up against death sentence appeal
The followers of Kano cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, who was sentenced to death for blasphemy, have alleged gang up against an appeal filed in respect of his case.
FG appoints Mohammed as Managing Director, FAAN
The current Manager, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Kabir Mohammed, has been appointed as the new FAAN managing director by the Federal Government and he is expected to assume duty next week.
UK to ban Nigerian, other foreign students from bringing family – Report
The United Kingdom is set to announce new restrictions that will most likely stop Nigerian students, and other nationalities studying in the UK from bringing their families over.
NDLEA intercepts N567m UK-bound meth at Lagos Airport
A large consignment of methamphetamine concealed in powdered custard containers as part of a consolidated cargo going to London, United Kingdom has been intercepted by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos.
Terrorists take over Kainji National Park, establish camp in Niger
Kainji National Park, New Bussa, Borgu local government area of Niger state, have been taken over by terrorists and equally established camp inside the park.
Doctors strike: NMA, NERD sign MoU with FG
The Federal Government has reached an agreement with the striking doctors on the ongoing industrial action.
10th NASS: Respect Tinubu, APC’s decision, Wike tells aspirants
Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers has urged aggrieved aspirants vying for the leadership position of the National Assembly should respect the decision of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Lagos Police confirm electrocution of 2 EKEDC staff
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the electrocution of two members of staff of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) in Lagos State.