Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday 8 May

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. 50% of you don’t have voter cards but you ask me to participate, Jonathan said to the pro group

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged young Nigerians to actively participate in the electoral process, particularly by getting their voter cards, noting that voter apathy remains a major challenge in the country.Read more

2. DPR records more defections due to El’ Rufai’s son, others dump APC, PDP

The House of Representatives on Thursday recorded more defections with five lawmakers dumping the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Party (ADC).Read more

3. Ahead of the primaries, the APC ruled out vetting for Tinubu

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu, and granted him permission to participate in the upcoming party primaries without having to appear before the screening committee.Read more

4. 2027 Polls: Opposition rejects military presence as INEC raises new security concerns

New concerns have emerged regarding the conduct of the 2027 elections after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned that worsening insecurity across the country could threaten the credibility and smooth conduct of the elections.Read in full

5. Fani-Kayode was transferred to South Africa following the ambassador’s posting to Germany

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Africa.Read more

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6. ‘Wike’s show of shame is not worthy of response’, says PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to comments made by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesome Wike by stating that “such a show of shame is not worthy of response”.Read more

7. The Naira earned N1.48 to the dollar at the official window

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, recovered further against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday.Read more

8. Police uncover ₦713.9 million bank fraud syndicate, arrest suspect

The Nigerian Police say the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), has uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate responsible for diverting over Seven Hundred and Thirteen Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira (₦713,900,000) from customer accounts.

9 Troops kill 3 suspected terrorists in Zamfara

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have killed three suspected terrorists and discovered a stash of arms and ammunition during a combat patrol in Zamfara State.Read more

10. More than 1.3 million people registered to run in the 2027 London Marathon

The 2027 London Marathon has received an unprecedented number of entries through public voting, setting a new participation record.Read more