Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, April 26

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. PDP, ADC and other factions may nominate one candidate in the 2027 presidential election

Leaders of several opposition political parties in the country have decided to collectively field one candidate to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential elections.Read more

2. ‘Political opportunists are more united because of ambition,’ the presidency admonished ADC

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as baseless and politically motivated attacks on the current government.Read in full

3. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, officially announced his candidacy for Bauchi governorship

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has declared his intention to run for governor of Bauchi state in the 2027 general election.Read more

4. Ndume is vying for a fifth term in the Senate, the group raised N38.5 million for the ticket

Senator Muhammadu Ali Ndume representing Borno South district will seek for a fifth term in the Senate, as youth groups from the nine (9) local government areas of the district said on Saturday that they donated N38.5 million for the purchase of expressions of interest and nomination forms for him.Read more

5. ‘In Oyo, judges have to ride buses with criminals’, NBA laments Governor Makinde’s poor funding of the judiciary

The Ibadan, Oyo State branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Saturday deplored what it said was poor funding of the judiciary, and non-functioning of the Charter Courts and Customary Courts in the state.Read more

6. NGX ROUNDUP: Investors enjoyed a profitable trading week, gaining N5.5tr

Investors earned N5.5 trillion as equity market capitalization soared in the just ended trading week.Read more

7. Shekarau received his APC membership card in Kano

Former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, on Saturday received his All Progressives Congress (APC) membership card, following his return to the party.Read more

8. Abuja businessman, Jim-Kamal, contested the Lagos gubernatorial election

An Abuja-based businessman, Mr Olanrewaju Jim-Kamal, on Saturday declared his intention to contest the Lagos State gubernatorial primary election under the All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more

9. The Army found the bodies of a soldier’s spouse killed by suspected IPOB members in 2022

Troops of the 82 Division, Nigerian Army, have dismantled the camp of the notorious Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State and discovered the remains of two soldiers kidnapped and killed in 2022.Read more

10. Gunmen kill the district head and his wife in Benue

Gunmen suspected to be hired attackers have killed the District Head of Olegabulu Community in Agatu Local Government Area of ​​Benue State, Chief Alexander Awodi.Read more