The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Tuesday, May 27

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

1. Representatives withdraw the controversial bill about mandatory voting

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has officially withdrawing a bill that is trying to make a mandatory vote for Nigerians who meet the requirements.

2. The Labor Party distanced itself from the offer of President Peter Obi 2027, the Coalition Discussion

The Labor Party has distanced itself from the 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, because of his new involvement in the coalition talks before the 2027 General Election. Read more

3. 24 hours after Wike swearing to fight, FCTA Seals PDP Secretariat for unpaid leases

Federal Capital Region Administration Officer (FCTA) on Monday sealing Wadata Plaza, the National Secretariat of the Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja for accumulated land that has not been paid and lease rent. Read more

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On Monday, the administration of the Federal Capital Region (FCTA) sealed several high profile properties in Abuja, including the Bank Access branch and the total gas station at Wuse Zone 6, due to arrears in land rent for decades. Read more

5. Saudi Arabia deported Gumi, forbade him to do the pilgrimage

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has deported a controversial Nigerian Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, and is prohibited from participating in the pilgrimage this year despite having a valid visa for religious rituals. Read more

Also read: Top 10 Stories from All Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, May 26

6. Reps demands the appearance of Minister FCT to defend the 2025 budget

Committee of the House of Representatives of the Regional Council of Federal Capital and Additional Problems has summoned the State Minister for FCT, Mariya Bunkure, to appear before that on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to defend the proposed FCT 2025 budget. Read more

7. Türkiye to expand the trading volume of $ 1 billion with Nigeria

The Republic of Türkiye is looking for deeper economic relations with Nigeria, targeting to increase cooperation in the energy, construction and defense sectors.

8. Ekiti Court sentenced life for the rape of stepchildren who were repeatedly

The Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti had sentenced a life imprisonment to Jaiyeoba Oluwafemi who was 56 years old, after finding him guilty for raping his 14 -year -old stepmology. Read more

9. Lagos completed a report on illegal buildings on Pisang Island, promising immediate publication

The Lagos state government has completed its assessment report on illegal buildings on Pisang Island which is marked for demolition and is preparing to immediately release it to the public. Read more

10. Oliseh is respected by the promise of the IFAB meeting

Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has been appointed to the International Football Association (IFAB) Board. Read more

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