Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today – Thursday, May 14, 2026

In a major anti-corruption ruling, Justice James Omotosho sentenced former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman to 75 years imprisonment after finding him guilty on 12 counts of money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric projects. According to court proceedings, the sentence will take effect from the date of his arrest, with security agencies, including Interpol, directed to apprehend him.

Siminalayi Fubara has dismissed reports suggesting he defected from the All Progressives Congress, insisting he remains a committed member of the party. Speaking during the inspection of a newly upgraded general hospital in Rumuigbo, the Rivers governor said social media narratives had misrepresented his political position.

As political calculations intensify ahead of the 2027 general election, Bolaji Abdullahi disclosed that opposition leaders are considering presenting a unified presidential candidate to challenge President Tinubu. He noted that despite setbacks involving the departure of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress, coalition talks remain active.

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Kabiru Turaki has announced a strategic alliance with the Allied Peoples Movement. Party officials indicated that the partnership marks the beginning of broader coalition-building efforts aimed at unifying opposition forces ahead of the next presidential election.

Doctors under the Nigerian Medical Association in Akwa Ibom State have commenced an indefinite strike following the alleged assault and detention of health workers at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The incident reportedly caused panic within the hospital and disrupted medical services.

The family of Alexx Ekubo has confirmed that the Nollywood actor died from complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In a statement posted on his official Instagram page, relatives said he passed away at Evercare Hospital after what they described as a courageous battle with the illness.

Veteran actor Lanre Adediwura revealed that his role in the Wura left him in financial hardship. In a recent interview, he explained that the project prevented him from accepting other acting opportunities and said he later recovered financially through productions on YouTube.

Maduka Okoye has been cleared after an Italian court dismissed a betting-related fraud case involving the Udinese Calcio goalkeeper. The ruling followed the withdrawal of a complaint by betting operator Snaitech, bringing an end to months of legal uncertainty for the Super Eagles star.

The Confederation of African Football has introduced new regulations in the aftermath of the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final. CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the measures were adopted after an internal review identified shortcomings in officiating and match management during the controversial final in Morocco.