Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, March 26

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Salami faults Obi’s 2023 candidacy, blaming judicial irregularities for controversial decision

Former Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal, Isa Ayo Salami, has sparked fresh debate over the 2023 general elections, by stating that Peter Obi should not be allowed to contest the presidential election under the Labor Party.Read more

2. Southern Presidency, state police: SMLF demands table for 2027

Leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have called on political parties to apportion their presidential tickets for the 2027 elections to Southern Nigeria, citing the need for justice, national stability and adherence to the established principle of rotation of power in Nigeria.Read more

3. Political parties raise concerns over INEC’s draft regulations, and say 2027 elections are at risk

Political parties have expressed deep objections to the proposed 2026 election regulations introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and warned that some provisions could jeopardize the integrity of the 2027 elections.Read more

4. Dickson urges ‘disgruntled politicians’ to join NDC

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday urged “disgruntled members” of other political parties in the country to join the National Leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).Read more

5. The court rejected the challenging party’s nomination fee claim

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a lawsuit filed by human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, and challenged the exorbitant nomination fees of political parties.Read more

6. The court annulled the dissolution of Union Bank’s management and administrators at CBN

The Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday in a landmark ruling overturned the dissolution of the board and management of Union Bank of Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).Read more

7. Naira lost N4.07 against the dollar in the official market

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, slumped against the United States dollar at the official window on Wednesday.Read more

8. Court orders final forfeiture of $13 million related to socialite Aisha Achimugu

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a final confiscation order of $13 million relating to businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, and her company Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd.Read more

9. Putri criticized Biola Adebayo for being ‘insensitive’ in her handling of Baba Ijesha’s interview

Nigerian comedian and actress Damilola Adekoya, known as Princess, has publicly criticized actress Biola Adebayo over her recent apology video following a podcast interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka James, known as Baba Ijesha.Read more

10. A diesel tanker hit a motorist and killed him in Lagos

A diesel tanker rammed a delivery driver to death in Lagos on Wednesday.Read more