Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Court orders interim forfeiture of nine properties linked to Timipre Sylva
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties linked to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, to the Federal Government. Justice Obiora Egwuatu made the order after EFCC counsel moved an ex-parte motion .
2. Senate confirms Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mr Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power following his successful screening at plenary. Senators noted that Nigeria’s installed generation exceeds 13,000MW yet actual supply rarely surpasses 4,500MW because transmission and distribution systems remain weak .
3. Drama as Akpabio, Oshiomhole engage in heated exchange in Senate
There was drama on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated exchange in the Senate chamber. The drama began when Oshiomhole attempted to raise a point of order while Akpabio called for approval of Votes and Proceedings .
4. Wike knocks Fubara, accuses him of placing second-term ambition above governance
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike knocked Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of placing his second-term ambition above governance. Wike expressed shock that Fubara has failed to present a budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly .
5. El-Rufai to appear in court today for trial continuation
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is expected to appear today before the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the continuation of his trial over alleged corruption and abuse of office. He is being prosecuted by the ICPC .
6. Court grants El-Rufai permission to seek medical treatment in Abuja
The Federal High Court in Kaduna on Wednesday granted former Governor Nasir El-Rufai permission to seek medical treatment in Abuja. The approval followed an application by the defence, according to a statement by ICPC’s head of media .
7. APC waives screening requirement for President Tinubu
The National Working Committee of the APC has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu, declaring him cleared to participate in the party’s primary elections without appearing before a screening committee. The decision was taken at the NWC’s 188th meeting .
8. Wike challenges PDP Turaki faction to open secretariat in Abuja
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike challenged the Tanimu Turaki faction of the PDP, daring it to open an official party secretariat in Abuja and a bank account if they genuinely believe they control the opposition party. He promised to seal any such office the moment it is established .
9. More defections rock ADC in Edo as Owie, Aguebor quit
The defections rocking the African Democratic Congress continued in Edo State on Wednesday as prominent members including former Senate Chief Whip Sir Rowland Owie and founding member Sunny Aguebor quit the party to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress .
10. Court fixes Friday for hearing in Gombe’s suit against David Mark, others
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday, May 8, for hearing in the suit filed by Mr Nafiu-Bala Gombe against Sen. David Mark and others over the leadership dispute in the ADC. Justice Nwite fixed the date following an application by counsel to the plaintiff .
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