Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.
1. Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primary
Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress gubernatorial primaries ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Fubara announced his decision in a statement to journalists on Wednesday, saying his move followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations” with his family, friends and associates .
2. Another Rivers APC guber aspirant withdraws for party unity
A governorship aspirant of the APC in Rivers State, Dr George-Kelly D.A., has withdrawn from the party’s primary election citing the need for party unity and loyalty to the leadership of the APC. In a statement he personally signed, the aspirant said his decision followed consultations with members of his political team and critical stakeholders .
3. APC chairman says party can resolve primary controversies
Following the controversies rocking the ruling APC over ongoing primaries, National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has said the party has what it takes to resolve its differences. The APC chairman said this in a chat with journalists after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Wednesday .
4. INEC chairman assures voters their votes will count in 2027
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, INEC Chairman Prof. Josh Amupitan has assured eligible voters that their votes will count. He said this when he led National Commissioners on a readiness assessment visit to Ekiti State ahead of the June 20 governorship election .
5. CBN retains Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has voted to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5% following its 305th meeting. The decision was reached with 11 members in attendance .
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100millioninDangoterefinery∗∗TheChairmanofFirstHoldCo,FemiOtedola,hasannouncedplanstoinvest100 million in Dangote refinery. He revealed his plans on Wednesday after leading top executives of First HoldCo to the Dangote refinery .
7. SDP elects Abimbola Akeem Atanda as presidential candidate for 2027
The Shehu Gabam-led Social Democratic Party (SDP) has elected Abimbola Akeem Atanda as its presidential candidate for the 2027 polls. His election took place on Wednesday during the 2026 National Convention/Presidential Primary at the Bola Tinubu Conference Centre via a voice vote by delegates from the 36 states and the FCT .
8. Kano government alleges Kwankwaso secretly working for Tinubu’s re-election
The Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, Sunusi Tofa, has made the explosive allegation that former Kano Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is indirectly working towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Tofa made the claim during an appearance on Arise News .
9. FG begins disbursement of outstanding 2025 allowances to BEA scholars
The Federal Government has begun the disbursement of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries abroad. This was announced in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday .
10. 20 workers narrowly escape death as building collapses in Anambra
No fewer than 20 workers narrowly escaped death after a two-storey building under construction collapsed in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. The incident caused panic among residents and passers-by when the structure began caving in after loud cracking sounds were heard from the walls .
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