Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday May 2

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. 2027: Hope for Mark-led ADC, as INEC includes party in updated list on website

There seems to be renewed hope that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may still take active part in the forthcoming 2027 general elections if it puts it’s house in order before then.Read more

2. Universities to be grounded, as SSANU, NASU commence strike

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have directed their members in universities around the country to commence “a total and comprehensive strike action” begining May 1, 2026.Read more

3. Nigeria adopts 112 as emergency number nationwide

The National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima has endorsed 112 as Nigeria’s unified national emergency number to better coordinate response to disasters and security incidents across the country.Read more

4. INVESTIGATION: As Enugu govt turns to smart schools, existing public schools left in unsafe and degrading conditions (Part I)

While the Enugu State government is committing billions of naira to the construction of new “Smart Schools,” pupils and teachers in existing primary schools continue to learn in unsafe and degrading conditions.Read more

5. Buhari’s son picks APC automatic ticket for Rep seat

Yusuf Buhari, son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections.Read more

READ ALSO: Wike-faction dismisses claim of leadership vacuum in PDP

6. INEC fixes by-elections for June 20

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that by-elections into the Senate, House of Representatives and Kebbi State House of Assembly will hold on Saturday, June 20.Read more

7. Wike-faction dismisses claim of leadership vacuum in PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of a leadership vacuum within its ranks following the Thursday Supreme Court judgment.Read more

8. ‘REWARD ME OR KILL ME’, man storms APC Abuja secretariat, says he ‘s in debt over work he did for party

An unidentified man has stormed the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja asking the party to reward him or kill him.Read more

9. Labour to renegotiate minimum wage in July

The Organised Labour will begin the process for renegotiating the National Minimum Wage in July.Read more

10. Police arrests 4 suspected cattle rustlers in Katsina

Police operatives in Katsina have arrested four suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 18 stolen cows at Tudun Iya Village in Funtua Local Government Area of the state.Read more

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