Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday 7 May

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Nigerian government bans ‘Dr’ title for honorary degree holders, warns of academic fraud

The Federal Government has introduced a new policy prohibiting honorary degree recipients from using the title “Dr,” declaring use of the title a form of academic misrepresentation that will have legal and reputational consequences.Read more

2. Light drama in the Senate when Oshomhole opposed Akpabio

There was mild drama in the Senate on Wednesday, when Senator Adams Oshiomhole who represents Edo North interrupted the Senate President who was addressing the upper house.Read more

3. Senate tightens rules ahead of 2027, steps to rule out incoming political forces

The Nigerian Senate has taken decisive steps to reshape its leadership structure ahead of the 2027 general elections that will usher in the 11th National Assembly.Read more

4. Senate tightens rules ahead of 2027, steps to rule out incoming political forces

The Nigerian Senate has taken decisive steps to reshape its leadership structure ahead of the 2027 general elections that will usher in the 11th National Assembly.Read more

5. The court will hear Bala-Gombe’s lawsuit regarding the ADC leadership crisis on Friday

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Friday for the hearing of the lawsuit filed by members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),! Nafiu-Bala Gombe defies party leadership.Read more

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6. Nigeria records GDP growth of 11.2% in dollar terms by 2026

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, revealed that Nigeria recorded GDP growth of 11.2% in dollar terms last year, a record which he said strengthens the country’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030.Read more

7. Court acquits former Oyo-Ita HoS of N570m fraud charges after six-year trial

The Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, of N570 million money laundering charges leveled against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Read more

8. Police in Anambra charged the incestuous father and four others with sexual crimes and child abuse

The Anambra State Police Command officially arraigned five suspects before a Special Court in Awka to face various charges, including rape, sexual assault and physical abuse of children.Read more

9. Davido stops music for 60 days to lead his uncle’s re-election bid

Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced a temporary break from music, suspending shows and public appearances for 60 days to focus on political mobilization in Osun State.Read more

10. Champions League: PSG beat Bayern 6-5 on aggregate to qualify for Arsenal’s final

Ousmane Dembele scored an early goal in the second leg on Wednesday to help Paris Saint Germain beat Bayern Munich on aggregate in their UEFA Champions League semifinal match.Read more