Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Gov Yusuf tackles Kwankwaso over ‘frequent attacks’
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has tackled Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over “frequent attacks” against him, saying his silence should not be misinterpreted as fear. Addressing party supporters during the affirmation of Sulaiman Kawu Sumaila as APC senatorial candidate for Kano South, Yusuf said he would soon start ‘talking’ if pushed to the wall .
2. NDC closes presidential form sales, only Peter Obi bought forms
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi bought the forms. The party extended by one week the deadline for other elective positions .
3. Court fixes May 26 for judgment on Jonathan’s eligibility for 2027
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled judgment for May 26 on a suit querying ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu confirmed the date after listening to arguments from lawyers to parties in the suit filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi .
4. AFRICOM confirms additional airstrikes against ISWAP in Northeast
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed additional airstrikes against Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in the Northeast. In a statement on its X handle, the combatant command said U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out further strikes on ISWAP targets on Sunday .
5. Police rescue 30 foreign nationals, arrest 13 in transnational crime bust
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday said it has rescued 30 foreign nationals and arrested 13 suspects in a transnational organised crime bust. This followed the dismantling of a human trafficking and fraudulent syndicate operating in the FCT and neighbouring communities .
6. Court grants El-Rufai N100 million bail, family alleges DSS re-arrest
The Federal High Court in Abuja granted N100 million bail to detained former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, facing trial over alleged unlawful interception of NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s phone communications. However, his family raised the alarm that the DSS allegedly took him into custody .
7. Naira depreciates to N1,395 per dollar in parallel market
The Naira on Monday depreciated to N1,395 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,390 per dollar last Friday. Likewise, the local currency depreciated to N1,373.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) .
8. Four Nigerians arrested in India over alleged fraud
No fewer than four Nigerians have been arrested in India over alleged fraud and impersonation offences. According to reports by the Times of India on Monday, three suspects identified as Chinedu, Sunday and Jules were arrested by Gurugram police over alleged social media fraud involving impersonation of women to deceive victims .
9. Shehu Sani wins APC Kaduna Central senatorial primary
Senator Shehu Sani has emerged winner of the APC primary election for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District. Sani defeated former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, and another aspirant in the APC senatorial primary conducted on Monday .
10. Oyo teachers protest, demand release of abducted colleagues and students
Teachers in some public schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday staged a peaceful protest, calling on government and security agencies to ensure the safe release of their abducted colleagues and students. The protesters carried placards and chanted solidarity songs while urging intensified rescue efforts .
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