Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. 12 APC governors escort Shettima to submit Tinubu’s nomination forms
Twelve Governors elected on the platform of the APC on Thursday escorted Vice President Kashim Shettima to formally submit President Bola Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to party national officers in Abuja. Governors present included those from Plateau, Ogun, Niger, Kaduna, Ondo, Katsina, Borno, Cross River, Taraba, Yobe, Nasarawa and Bayelsa .
2. Court to hear suit seeking to stop Jonathan from contesting 2027 election
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday, May 8, to hear a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case was filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, asking the court to declare Jonathan constitutionally ineligible to run for the presidency again .
3. Fani-Kayode appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa
Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has announced his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa following approval by President Bola Tinubu. Fani-Kayode said the appointment came after he formally requested a redeployment from an earlier posting to Germany, citing personal and professional considerations .
4. Court convicts former Power Minister Saleh Mamman of N33.8bn money laundering
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman on a 12-count money-laundering charge involving the diversion of about N33.8 billion in public funds. Justice James Omotosho held that the EFCC proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt .
5. Senate rescinds controversial amendments to Standing Orders 2026
The Senate on Thursday rescinded controversial amendments to its Standing Orders 2026 following concerns that some provisions were inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution. The reversal came barely days after the upper chamber amended portions of its rules, which had triggered sharp exchanges among senators .
6. Hope Uzodimma removed as Progressive Governors Forum Chairman
Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma has been relieved of his position as Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, just hours after he represented APC governors at the submission of Tinubu’s nomination forms. The decision was announced at an extraordinary meeting of about 20 progressive governors held in Abuja on Thursday night .
7. Oyo Police foil robbery, rescue abducted farmer
The Oyo State Police Command recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against violent crime, foiling an attempted robbery attack in Iseyin and rescuing an abducted farmer in the Irawo area. One robbery suspect was killed, two others arrested, while four suspected kidnappers were also apprehended .
8. FG announces NECO will commence computer-based exams this year
The Federal Government has announced that the National Examinations Council (NECO) will commence computer-based examinations this year as part of efforts to curb examination malpractice and modernise Nigeria’s assessment system. Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed this during NECO’s 25th anniversary celebration in Abuja .
9. Troops rescue nine orphanage victims, foil terrorist logistics operation in Kogi
Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued the remaining nine victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Zariagi, Lokoja, Kogi State, while also foiling an alleged terrorist logistics operation in separate coordinated operations .
10. Bala Mohammed picks APM nomination form for Bauchi South Senatorial seat
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has formally picked up the nomination form of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) to contest the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections. He received the form during the APM National Executive Committee meeting on Thursday .
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