Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Monday 11 May

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Jonathan eyes presidential return in 2027 via PDP as groups struggle to get nomination forms

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is set to return to the presidency of Nigeria on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to a Vanguard report.Read more

2. Adebayo appears again as the SDP presidential candidate in the 2027 elections

Adewole Adebayo has once again emerged as the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2027 elections.Read in full

3. HIGHLIGHTS: Yobe government, Buni, says history will repeat itself, as candidates reject consensus option

Governor Mai Buni of Yobe State on Sunday said the All Progressives Congress in the state will hold free, fair and transparent primaries if a consensus candidate fails to emerge.Read more

4. SSANU, NASU postpone national strike plans pending new talks with FG

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Union of Non-Academic Staff of Educational Institutions and Associations have once again confirmed the indefinite suspension of the proposed nationwide strike, which was scheduled to begin on May 11.Read more

5. Atiku’s visit to Morocco is for a wedding ceremony, not a political meeting — Media aide

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media team has denied claims linking his recent trip to Morocco to political negotiations or efforts to build a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.Read more

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6. Security officers arrested 15 suspected illegal miners in raids in Abuja communities

The Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps have launched another coordinated operation against illegal mining activities in the Federal Capital Territory, leading to the arrest of 15 suspects at a mining site in Kuje Area Council.Read more

7. Missing Abuja NYSC member, lawyer released after several days of being held hostage

Eunice Ameh, a lawyer who lives in Abuja and serves as a member of the National Youth Service Corps, has regained her freedom after being declared missing for several days.Read more

8. Police rescue 4 children in Lagos

Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued four children believed to have been kidnapped from their home.Read more

9. Arsenal beat West Ham to get closer to the title

Barcelona have emerged as Spanish La Liga champions after beating arch rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in a thrilling El Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday night. A late goal from Arsenal beat West Ham in a crucial Premier League encounter at the London Stadium on Sunday evening.Read more

10. Champion! Barcelona won the La Liga title with El Clasico victory

Barcelona have emerged as Spanish La Liga champions after beating arch rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in a thrilling El Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday night.Read more