The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Thursday, May 8

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

1. Atiku challenged Tinubu to exchange escalade with a car made by Nigeria to prove the first ‘Nigeria’ commitment

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the President of the Tinubu Bola to show a sincere commitment to the “Nigeria First” policy which was just approved by his government by replacing his foreign luxury vehicles with cars produced in Nigeria.

2. The court heard a terrible audio footage when the trial of Nnamdi Kanu continued in Abuja

The Federal High Court in Abuja was once again a place of high -risk legal drama, on Wednesday, as a trial Nnamdi Kanu, a forbidden Biafra indigenous community leader (IPOB), continued before judge James Omotosho. Read more

3. Senate passed 2 major tax reform bills

Senate on Wednesday passed two of four tax reform bills.

4. 24 Federal Varsitas in Nigeria Now Running With Solar Power – Minister of Education

Minister of Education, Dr. Supi Alausa, said on Wednesday at the last 24 Federal University in Nigeria is now powered by solar energy as part of the Energy Education Project (EEP) initiated by the Federal Government. Read more

5. Lagos issued a traffic advisor before the preliminary selection of the local council APC

The Lagos state government has issued a traffic advisor ahead of the preliminary election of all progressive (APC) Saturday for the election of local councils in the state.

Also read: Top 10 Stories from All Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, May 7

6. EFCC released very well after six days in custody

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has released social media activists, Martins Otse alias Verdigarkman, from Custody. Read more

7. Naira Sheds N1.96 against the dollar in the official window

The Nigerian currency, Naira, depreciated further on the US dollar on the official market on Wednesday.

8. Foil troops attacks, kill terrorists in Borno

The Hadin Kai operations forces have thwarted coordinated terrorist attacks in their location in Izge, the Gwoza regional government in Borno, neutralizing several rebels and capturing the main combat equipment. Read more

9. Anambra Apprentice who is 18 years old impregnated 10 girls in five months

A 18 -year -old apprentice has been allegedly impregnating 10 girls in just five months, including his master’s daughter and a salesgirl at Anambra State. Read more

10. Flying Eagles advanced to the quarter-finals in the U-20 AFCON

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria has met the requirements for the quarter-finals of 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a 2-2 draw with Kenya in their last group B match on Wednesday night. Read more

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