Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday 5 May

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. The real reason I left ADC for NDC –Peter Obi

Former Labor Party presidential candidate and African Democratic Party (ADC) chairman Peter Obi gives reasons for his recent decision to leave the party and join the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDC).Read more

2. Dickson rejects ‘propaganda’ regarding the NDC, saying party registration started in 2017

Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, has rejected criticism surrounding the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that the party’s registration process has been long-standing, transparent and well-documented.Read more

3. The Accord Party is fighting to get INEC to cancel its registration

Amid attempts to cancel the registration of several political parties, the Accord Party has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot cancel its registration.Read more

4. Bauchi govt Mohammed reassigns roles of cabinet members following resignation

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has reassigned his portfolios to members of the State Executive Council (SEC) to fill the gap created by the exit of a number of cabinet members.Read more

5. Nigerians demand justice and stronger protection for citizens amid the xenophobic crisis in South Africa

The Federal Government has stepped up diplomatic pressure on South Africa, demanding accountability for the deaths of two Nigerians and rising anti-foreigner hostility, and warning that the situation could worsen bilateral relations and endanger its citizens.Read more

6. Niger doctor issues 72-hour ultimatum, threatens to close office because colleague was kidnapped

Doctors in Niger State have warned of a strike if authorities fail to secure the release of their kidnapped colleagues, raising concerns over the safety of health workers in the region.Read more

7. NGX: Investors gained N64 billion as equity markets started the week on a positive note

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N56 billion at the close of trading on Monday.Read more

8. Naira extends recovery against dollar at official window, gaining N9.70

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, appreciated further against the US dollar at the official window on Monday.Read more

9. Protests erupt at Abuja court over move to cancel registration of opposition party

Tension gripped the Federal High Court building in Abuja on Monday as protesters gathered to oppose ongoing legal efforts to deregister several opposition parties.Read more

10. For speaking ill of Fela, I have a grudge against Wizkid for the rest of my life –Seun Kuti

Seun Kuti, the descendant of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, revealed that he has had a lifelong grudge against Afropop star, Wizkid for speaking ill of his late father.Read more