Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Supreme Court to deliver judgment on PDP, ADC leadership crises today
The Supreme Court will today deliver judgments that will shape the fate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. This comes as an Abuja Federal High Court on Wednesday barred INEC from recognising recent congresses conducted by the Mark-led NEC .
2. David Mark assures ADC will be on 2027 ballot despite legal challenges
National Chairman of the ADC, David Mark, has assured party members that the ADC will be on the ballot for all elections in 2027, despite ongoing legal challenges. He spoke after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on the recent Federal High Court judgment .
3. Tinubu appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of Foreign Affairs
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. She previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs .
4. IGP orders disciplinary action against officers over Delta shooting death
The Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Olutunji Disu, has ordered immediate disciplinary action against officers involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State. The IGP made this known during a press briefing at Force Headquarters on Wednesday .
5. Petrol prices nearing N1,400 per litre as Middle East crisis lingers
The pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) are nearing N1,400 per litre in many parts of the country as the US and Iran fail to agree on a ceasefire for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Prices have continued to rise amid the lingering Middle East crisis .
6. Katsina Police foil banditry attack, rescue two injured residents
The Katsina State Police Command foiled a banditry attack on communities in Dandume Local Government Area, arrested one suspected bandit, and rescued two injured residents. The incident occurred late Tuesday when heavily armed bandits invaded Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages .
7. SDP fixes May 9 for national convention in Bauchi, defying INEC
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Wednesday fixed May 9 for its national convention in Bauchi State, defying INEC amid a festering leadership dispute. Embattled National Chairman Prof Sadiq Gombe announced the date at a press conference in Abuja .
8. Adeleke accuses APC of plotting to disrupt Osun governorship election
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke accused some elements within the APC of orchestrating moves to disrupt the August 15, 2026 governorship election out of fear of defeat. He alleged that elements in Osun APC were bent on subverting the will of the people .
9. Shettima urges APC leaders to embrace unity ahead of 2027 elections
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged leaders and aspirants of the APC to embrace unity and restraint ahead of primaries and the 2027 general elections. In a statement titled “2027: Don’t Pull Down the Roof,” he warned that internal divisions could weaken the party’s chances .
10. Naira appreciates to N1,379.46 per dollar at official market
The Naira on Wednesday appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,379.46 against the US dollar. According to CBN data, the Naira gained N1.24 .
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