Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday 27 June

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. Peter Obi’s ambitions falter, as court sets aside order for INEC to register NDC

The presidential ambitions of former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi may have been derailed, as the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday overturned an earlier decision directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party.Read more

2. Against widespread support, the PRP warned against the creation of a state police

Against the widespread support that accompanies the movement to establish a state police in the country, the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has warned against such plans.Read more

3. The NDC heads to the Court of Appeal, insisting Lokoja’s decision does not cancel the party’s registration

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a Federal High Court decision that set aside the decision forcing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party, and stated that it would soon challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal.Read more

4. Support for the state police is increasing, along with the role of the Speaker of the DPR, the government and members of parliament

When both chambers of the National Assembly passed a bill to establish state police structures across the country, many governors, state assemblies and political parties supported the move.Read more

5. ‘Every time Nigeria makes progress’, this makes Peter Obi angry. Why?’, Tinubu’s aide Bwala asked

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communications to President Bola Tinubu believes that Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi is not happy whenever Nigeria makes progress. Read more

6. Obi alleges plans to obstruct presidential candidacy in 2027, challenges Tinubu to public debate

Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused the Federal Government of masterminding actions aimed at preventing him from contesting the 2027 presidential election, insisting that no amount of political pressure will stop his ambitions.Read more

7. EFCC, CAC to go after unregistered POS operators

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have expressed concern over the risks posed to businesses and national security due to the activities of unregistered Point of Sale (POS) operators.Read more

8. Actor Akin Olaiya’s wife, Nafisat, explains her reasons for leaving her marital home

Nafisat, wife of Nigerian Yoruba film actor Akin Olaiya, explains why she left their marital home barely a month after their wedding.Read more

9. South Africa is “nothing” without the rest of the continent, MTN Chairman warns, slams state failure

MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas has delivered a strong and unequivocal condemnation of the ongoing anti-foreign sentiment and xenophobic violence in South Africa.Read more

10. Community donations raise ₦7.5 million for Mr. Mother’s widow, children after appeal for emergency aid

The family of late Nollywood comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has received financial support of ₦7.5 million from Nigerians following a public appeal highlighting their struggles with rent, school fees and other basic needs.Read more