The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Monday, May 26

Here are the 10 top stories that become headlines throughout the country today.

1. Disorders as a delegation Jigawa triggers chaos in Atiku, Obi, Amaechi’s coalition meeting

Tensions flared on Sunday when the meeting of the high profile coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi from the Labor Party, and former Governor Rotimi Amaechi Rotimi was thrown into chaos by delegates from Jigawa states. Read more

2. absorbing the CBN to court because it failed to express payment to LGA, the River Council

The Socio-Economic and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian Central Bank (CBN) to submit “to express the details of direct payments to 774 Regional Government Councils in Nigeria including the amount sent to each council.” Read more

3. PDP postponed the 99th NEC meeting to enable reconciliation efforts

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC), which was originally scheduled for May 27, 2025, at the National Secretariat in Abuja.

4. Nass to pass the tax bill that is harmonized on Tuesday after an intensive review

The National Assembly has indicated a plan to pass the tax reform bill that is harmonized on Tuesday, following the success of the resolution of the problem debated in the proposed law. Read more

5. Umahi ordered the demolition of illegal structures under the Lagos bridge in the midst of fear of safety

The Minister of Work, David Umahi, has ordered an immediate transfer and demolition of illegal structures under the Iddo Bridge in Lagos, citing urgent security issues and the risk of potential collapse. Read more

Also read: Top 10 Stories from All Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, May 25

6. Solid mineral income is examined by N32BN in 2 years- Alake

Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dr. Dele Alake has revealed how the income for OM surged from N6 billion in 2023 to more than N38 billion at the end of 2024. Read more

7. Complete list of documents you need to buy land in Lagos

Buying land in Lagos can be a useful step – whether you plan to build a house, invest in the future, or start a commercial project. Read more

8. Jamb released scheduling results for 2025 UTME Exams

The Joint Revenue and Matriculation Council (Jamb) on Sunday released the results of the UTME 2025 examination which is scheduled to re -re -newly carried out in several parts of the state.

9. Ruggedman harmed the alleged arrest of the police, saying ‘Fake News’

Veterans Rapper Nigeria Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, who is famous among music as a rough person, has denied the report made a round that he had been arrested.

10. Chelsea qualify for the Champions League as Forest, Villa Miss Out

Chelsea had sealed their place in the UEFA Champions League next season after they defeated Nottingham Forest on the last day of the Premier League.

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