Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines You Need To Know This Monday, May 11, 2026

Political tension dominated headlines on Sunday after Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, reportedly walked out of the All Progressives Congress screening venue in Abuja. The governor, who arrived after being absent during the initial exercise, spent only a short time inside before leaving visibly upset and declining to speak with journalists.

In another major political development, sources close to former President Goodluck Jonathan said he is considering a return to the presidential race under the Peoples Democratic Party. Support groups are reportedly mobilising to secure the party’s ₦100 million nomination form ahead of the submission deadline.

Security concerns also remained in focus after a military airstrike reportedly struck a community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving at least 12 civilians dead. Residents said the victims were among people fleeing attacks by armed groups in the area.

Meanwhile, troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a late-night assault by Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists on a military base in Goniri, Yobe State, after detecting the insurgents’ movement in advance.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency announced one of its largest recent operations, recovering illicit drugs valued at more than ₦5.8 billion from a mansion in Lekki, Lagos. Several suspects were arrested, including three persons living with disabilities in separate anti-narcotics operations across the country.

In Taraba, Bello Bodejo, who is also President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, was transferred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after his arrest in Jalingo. His aides said the reason for his detention had not been disclosed.

Entertainment personality Priscilla Ojo opened up about rumours surrounding her husband, Juma Jux, revealing that some people in Tanzania once speculated he was impotent because he had no children despite his fame and wealth.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command confirmed that Ilebaye Odiniya and her two younger brothers have been placed under protective custody following a family altercation involving their father. Police said the siblings received medical treatment and are currently safe.

In football, Arsenal F.C. boosted their Premier League title hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over West Ham United F.C., courtesy of a late goal from Leandro Trossard.

Elsewhere, José Mourinho dismissed reports linking him with a return to Real Madrid CF, insisting no contact has been made despite growing speculation in Europe.