Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday 20 May

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. EFCC arrest of former power minister, Saleh Mamman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Electric Power, Saleh Mamman.Read more

2. The PDP led by Turaki proposed Jonathan as a candidate in the 2027 election

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki has decided to nominate former President Goodluck Jonathan as a presidential candidate in the 2027 elections.Read more

3. ‘Battle lines have been drawn’, Kogi senator challenges Governor Ododo (Video)

As the 2027 general elections approach, tensions are rising in Kogi State over who will fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress to represent Kogi East in the Senate.Read more

4. ‘This is a national disgrace’, CAN outraged by terror attacks on schools, urges decisive action

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday deplored the spate of terror attacks on schools across the country, and the kidnapping of students.Read more

5. ANALYSIS: Where is our money? The Federation Account Crisis in Nigeria and the need for reform

Most Nigerians go about their daily lives without knowing that Nigerians, like individuals with personal bank accounts, have a special account called the Federation Account, a constitutional account into which any revenue collected by the federation is supposed to be deposited before being distributed to the federal, state and local governments.Read more

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6. Dangote Refinery reduces Jet Fuel Price to N1,650

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced a reduction in the price of aviation fuel (Jet A1) by N100 from N1,750 to N1,650.Read more

7. Naira lost N0.17 against the dollar at the official window

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, dipped slightly against the United States dollar at the official window on Tuesday.Read more

8. Police kill kidnapping gang leader in Ogun

Police agents in Ogun have killed a suspected kidnapping kingpin in the state.Read more

9. Wizkd became the first African artist to reach 11 billion streams on Spotify

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has become the first African artist to reach 11 billion streams on Spotify.Read more

10. Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years after a draw with Man City

Arsenal emerged as 2025-26 Premier League champions after second-placed Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth in a crucial game on Tuesday night.Read more