Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday 28 May

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. ‘Our sacrifices have resulted in a stable economy’, Tinubu said in Sallah’s message

President Bola Tinubu said “the sacrifices and efforts we have made over the last three years have resulted in a more stable economy, making our country a preferred investment destination that will drive job creation and economic growth”.Read more

2. ADC moves to ease the tension as Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen challenge the main process

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked aggrieved presidential candidates, Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to air their grievances through the party’s internal dispute resolution channels rather than making public accusations regarding the presidential primaries.Read more

3. Wike-led PDP named Senator Onoh as 2027 presidential candidate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, confirmed former member of the National Assembly, Senator. Sandy Onor, as consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.Read more

4. US report raises concerns over 30,000 armed Fulani militants operating across Nigeria

A new report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reveals that approximately 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, increasing insecurity and contributing significantly to religious violence in several regions of the country.Read more

5. During Eid al-Fitr, Tinubu called for tolerance and unity among Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called on Nigerians to use the Eid celebrations to deepen the values ​​of tolerance, generosity and peaceful coexistence.Read in full

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6. The court fixed July 6 to decide on the confiscation of 57 properties of former minister Malami

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday fixed July 6 for judgment in the forfeiture lawsuit filed by the EFCC against 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).Read more

7. Police arrest three members of a criminal syndicate in Lagos

Police agents attached to the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, have arrested three members of a criminal syndicate who stole motorbikes in Lagos and Ogun States.Read more

8. The police arrested 3 suspected kidnappers who were identified by the victim at the market

Nemesis managed to arrest three suspected kidnappers in Edo State when they were arrested after one of the victims identified them at a market in Jattu market, in Etsako West Local Government Area of ​​Edo State.Read more

9. WHO confirms 1,000 Ebola cases, 220 deaths in Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had reported nearly 1,000 cases and 220 deaths.Read more

10. Crystal Palace won the Europa Conference League title

Crystal Palace clinched their first European title after beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the 2025/26 UEFA Europa Conference League final played in Leipzig on Wednesday.Read more