Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday 8 May

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. ‘Speculative’ – Jonathan files a lawsuit to disqualify himself from the 2027 election

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday challenged a lawsuit seeking to bar him from contesting the 2027 presidential election.Read more

2. The emergence of factions in the #OBIDient Movement, when groups issue directives and counter-directions

Fissure lines appear to have emerged within the Obidient movement, as a group claiming leadership on Thursday issued a directive to expel prominent members of the group, while previous leadership had rejected the new group’s actions.Read more

3. After a failed gubernatorial bid, former Republican Senate President, Omo-Agege, is seeking a return to the upper chamber

Former Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the 9th National Assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on Thursday, submitted his nomination form to stand for a chance to return to the Senate.Read more

4. First row: Businessman, Hayatu-Deen chose the ADC president form

Businessman and politician, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has officially expressed his interest in becoming president of Nigeria in 2027 by selecting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination form.Read more

5. 2027: Yobe gubernatorial candidate rejects consensus candidacy, accusing chairman of bias

Six gubernatorial aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in Yobe State have rejected alleged support for a consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election.Read more

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6. ADC blames court for indefinite postponement of leadership crisis lawsuit

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Federal High Court’s postponement of the leadership dispute lawsuit indefinitely as a contradiction to the Supreme Court’s directive.Read more

7. Kano government is angry that loan sellers deducted N1.8 billion from salaries of civil servants

The Kano State Government has expressed displeasure over the activities of private loan vendors in the state following the illegal deduction of N1.8 billion from the salaries of civil servants by the vendors.Read more

8. Naira lost N5.54 against the dollar at the official window

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, slumped again against the United States dollar at the official window on Friday.Read more

9. Accord Party, APC clash over vandalism of campaign billboards in Osun

The Campaign Council of the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun on Friday exchanged words over the vandalism of campaign billboards ahead of the state governorship election on August 15.Read more

10. Portable cheat died because the car brakes failed

Controversial Nigerian street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has escaped a serious car accident after his vehicle reportedly suffered brake failure.Read more