Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday May 5

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Real reason I left ADC for NDC –Peter Obi

A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC) Peter Obi has offered reasons for his recent decision to dump the party for the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDC).Read more

2. Dickson dismisses ‘propaganda’ over NDC, says party registration dates back to 2017

Former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has pushed back against criticisms surrounding the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that the party’s registration process is longstanding, transparent, and well documented.Read more

3. Accord Party fights move to make INEC deregister it

Against the backdrop of moves to de-register some political parties, the Accord Party has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot deregister it.Read more

4. Bauchi gov, Mohammed, reassigns roles to cabinet members following resignations

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

5. Nigeria demands justice, stronger protection for citizens amid South Africa xenophobia crisis

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

6. Niger doctors issue 72-hour ultimatum, threaten shutdown over abducted colleague

Medical doctors in Niger State have warned of an imminent strike if authorities fail to secure the release of a kidnapped colleague, escalating concerns over the safety of healthcare workers in the region.Read more

7. NGX: Investors gain N64bn as equities market begins week on positive note

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

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

The Nigerian currency, the naira, appreciated further against the U.S. dollar at the official window on Monday.Read more

9. Protest erupts at Abuja court over moves to deregister opposition parties

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

10. For talking bad about Fela, my grudge with Wizkid is on for life –Seun Kuti

Seun Kuti, scion of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti has disclosed that his grudge against Afropop star, Wizkid is on for life for talking bad against his late father.Read more

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