DDNews Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 20th, of May, 2026.
Nigeria NewsPDP Waives Screening for Goodluck Jonathan Ahead of Presidential PrimaryThe Peoples Democratic Party says it has waived screening requirements for former President Goodluck Jonathan amid claims he obtained the…
BREAKING NEWS: EFCC Arrests Convicted Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman in Kaduna
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, just days after his conviction on massive fraud charges. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede confirmed the…
Peter Obi Condemns Brutal Killing of Teacher and Rape-Murder of Elderly Woman, Decries Deepening Moral Collapse in Nigeria
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a teacher and the rape and murder of an elderly woman, describing the…
Wizkid Makes History Again as First African Artist to Surpass 11 Billion Streams on Spotify
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has once again etched his name in the record books as the first African artist to surpass 11 billion total streams…
Aare Gani Adams Laments South-West Governors’ Silence on Joint Security Proposals
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has expressed deep frustration over the lack of response from South-West governors to his repeated calls for a collaborative approach to tackle rising…
Jimoh Ojugbele Wins APC Ticket for Ogun West Senate, Pledges to Build on Yayi’s Legacy
Former three-term member of the House of Representatives, Jimoh Ojugbele, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ogun West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. Ojugbele…
Three Killed in Shooting at San Diego Mosque as Attackers Die at Scene, Investigated as Hate Crime
Two teenagers shot and killed three people on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in San Diego County, in an incident being investigated as a…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Aviation Fuel Price to N1,650 per Litre, Introduces Interest-Free Credit Facility
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) from N1,750 to N1,650 per litre in a significant move aimed at easing cost pressures on…
“I Signed Obasa Impeachment Document Thinking It Had Presidential Backing” – Desmond Elliot Breaks Silence
Lagos State lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I, Desmond Elliot, has explained his involvement in the attempted impeachment of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa in January 2025, saying he acted based on a…
Kwankwaso Eyes Vice Presidential Ticket in NDC, Says It Will Open Door for Kano to Produce President
Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed strong confidence in securing the vice-presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. According…