Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Peter Obi, Kwankwaso formally join Nigeria Democratic Congress
Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Both politicians were officially registered as members on Sunday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja .
2. ADC releases timetable, sets presidential primary for May 25, N100m form fee
The African Democratic Congress has released its timetable for the 2026 primary elections, setting May 25, 2026, for its presidential primary and pegging its nomination form at N100 million. The timetable outlines guidelines for nomination of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections .
3. FG says no Nigerian killed, property destroyed in South Africa protests
The Federal Government has said that no Nigerian was killed and no Nigerian-owned property was destroyed during recent anti-foreigner protests in parts of South Africa. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed this in a situation report on her X handle .
4. APC criticises Peter Obi over frequent party changes
The All Progressives Congress has criticised former presidential candidate Peter Obi over his political realignments, accusing him of frequently changing party platforms instead of contributing to long-term party development. National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka questioned Obi’s pattern of political affiliations on X .
5. Labour Party fixes N50 million for presidential forms
The Labour Party has fixed N50 million as the cost of expression of interest and nomination forms for aspirants seeking its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was contained in a press release issued by the party’s National Secretariat on Sunday .
6. Benue APC reconciliation meeting ends in deadlock – Report
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Sunday convened a high-level reconciliation meeting of APC stakeholders, including SGF Senator George Akume, as part of efforts to unite the party ahead of 2027. Reports alleged that the meeting ended in deadlock .
7. Obi urges NDC members to shun litigation and internal disputes
Peter Obi on Sunday urged members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to shun litigation and internal disputes, warning that court battles could undermine efforts to build a viable political alternative ahead of the 2027 general elections. He spoke shortly after receiving his NDC membership card .
8. UBA dismisses viral claims of Tony Elumelu’s divorce
The United Bank for Africa has dismissed as false and defamatory a viral social media claim alleging that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife, Awele. The bank described the publication as “fabricated, reckless, and malicious” in a notice by Group Head of Brand, Alero Ladipo .
9. Suspected armed herders kill four in Benue community
Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed four people in a fresh attack on Aila Odugheho in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident happened on Sunday morning when the victims were walking along the road to a nearby village, according to a local source .
10. PDP BoT summons emergency NEC meeting for Monday
The Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, led by Sen. Adolphus Wabara, has summoned an emergency National Executive Committee meeting for Monday. Wabara said the decision became necessary to prevent a leadership vacuum following recent developments within the party .
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