Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. NDC releases timetable, pegs presidential form at N60 million
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has released its timetable for the sale of forms, screening, and primary elections ahead of the 2027 polls. The party has pegged its presidential form at N60 million—comprising N20 million for the Expression of Interest form and N40 million for the nomination form .
2. Gov Mutfwang pledges commitment to tackling Plateau security challenges
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has expressed his administration’s commitment towards tackling the current security challenges in the state. Mutfwang said this when students of the Senior Course 48 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, visited him on Tuesday .
3. Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo dies at 40 after cancer battle
The Nigerian entertainment industry was on Tuesday thrown into mourning following the reported death of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who died at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Family sources said the actor passed away on Monday, May 11 .
4. Wike visits APC National Chairman amid Rivers political tension
Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday visited the National Chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, at his Abuja residence. The meeting comes against the backdrop of heightened tension in Rivers State following the party’s screening of aspirants for the State House of Assembly elections .
5. Makinde to declare presidential ambition on Thursday at Mapo Hall
Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, May 14, during a major political rally scheduled to hold at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026”, will serve as the official launch of Makinde’s anticipated 2027 presidential bid .
6. APC appeal panel receives 16 petitions from Rivers uncleared aspirants
The APC Appeal Panel for the Rivers State House of Assembly primary has received 16 petitions from aggrieved uncleared aspirants. Prominent among those who submitted petitions was Victor Oko-Jumbo, an expelled member of the House of Assembly and a loyalist of Governor Siminalayi Fubara .
7. Lagos Speaker Obasa declares intention to contest Agege Federal Constituency seat
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his intention to contest for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Obasa made the announcement on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, saying APC leaders urged him to join the race .
8. Edo Police arrest 55 suspected kidnappers, rescue 58 victims in three months
Commissioner of Police, Edo State Police Command, Monday Agbonika, on Tuesday said that 55 suspected kidnappers were arrested and 58 victims were rescued between March and May 2026. The results were achieved in a major crackdown on violent crimes across the state .
9. Nigeria can no longer rely mainly on borrowing – Finance Minister
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Tuesday said Nigeria could no longer rely mainly on borrowing to fund development, warning that the country must build a sustainable fiscal system capable of supporting critical sectors of the economy. He spoke at the 28th Annual Tax Conference of CITN in Abuja .
10. Rep Obika says he joined NDC due to Peter Obi’s political direction
The member representing AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency, Chinedu Obika, has said his decision to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress was driven by the political direction of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Obika said he remained in the Labour Party despite its prolonged crisis because of his loyalty to Obi .
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