Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, April 28

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Jonathan, Obi meet privately amid push for unity of opposition candidates in 2027

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi on Monday held a private meeting, triggering ongoing political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections.Read more

2. APC updates 2027 election schedule, announces nomination form payment details

The All Progressives Congress has announced a revised schedule and updated schedule of activities for the 2027 general election, making adjustments to its internal processes, including screening, primaries, and appeals, and disclosing official bank accounts for the purchase of Expressions of Interest and Nomination forms.Read more

3. “The system is after you,” Sowore taunted Malami in the courtroom

Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday openly mocked former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, during his court appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja, making sharp comments about his past role in the Nigerian state government and justice system.Read more

4. The NNPP faction distanced itself from the opposition coalition meeting

A faction of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) led by Dr. Agbo Major has distanced himself from the resolution reached at the summit of opposition political parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State last Saturday.Read more

5. The judge prohibited journalists from covering the trial of the alleged coup perpetrator

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday barred journalists from covering the trial of six alleged coup plotters.Read more

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6. The Nigerian government rejects claims of implementing a new vehicle tax

The Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed an infographic claiming that the Federal Government has introduced a new vehicle tax effective July 1. Read more

7. NGX: Equity markets halt bullish run as investors lose N1.3tr

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N1.3 trillion at the close of trading on Monday thereby halting 17 consecutive days of profit taking.Read more

8. UACN, Union Dicon, NASCON and others lead the stocks to watch this week

Investors in the Nigerian capital market earned N5.5 trillion at the close of trading last week.Read more

9. BBNaija’s Phyna rejects criticism over decision to remain childless

Reality TV star, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, aka Phyna, has defied criticism over her decision not to have children.Read more

10. Man Utd beat Brentford to inch closer to Champions League return

Manchester United secured a 2-1 win over Brentford in an entertaining Premier League encounter at Old Trafford on Monday evening.