Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, April 15

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. PDP CRISIS: The Supreme Court scheduled an important appeal hearing for April 22

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has set April 22 to hear a series of appeals related to the ongoing leadership dispute within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).Read more

2. LEADERSHIP CRISIS: Tinubu’s aide Onanuga lashes out at Obi for hinting he would dump ADC

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga slammed former Labor presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing him as the most opportunistic and inconsistent politician in Nigerian history.Read more

3. The ADC accused Wike of threatening the convention venue owner to cancel the contract

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the owners of the Rainbow Event Center in Abuja, which was slated to host the party’s national convention, of revoking permission previously granted to the party to use the facility.Read more

4. ADC CONVENTION: Atiku calls threats against venue owners ‘cowardly abuse of power’

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemned alleged plans to bar the African Democratic Party (ADC) from using the proposed location for its national convention scheduled for today (Tuesday.Read more

5. Court granted bail of N200 million to El-Rufai, order continued ICPC detention pending compliance

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has admitted former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to bail in the sum of N200 million on corruption charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC).Read more

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6. The IMF lowers its global growth forecast amid the Middle East crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects global economic growth to be slightly weaker than previously estimated and warns that rising geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions are weighing on activity.Read more

7. The Naira earned N12.42 to the dollar at the official window

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, appreciated against the United States dollar at the official window on Tuesday.Read more

8 EBONYI: Confusion, threats at the College of Agric as two rectors emerge

Confusion reigns at the Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State following the emergence of two chancellors for the institution.Read more

9. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted Fela Kuti in Africa’s historic first

Nigerian music icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first African artist to receive the prestigious honor.Read more

10. Lookman’s goal knocks Barca out as Atletico, PSG advance to UCL semifinals

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico as they fought back to beat Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final clash on Tuesday night.Read more