Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
- Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Both politicians were registered as members on Sunday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, where they received their membership cards, confirming their entry into the party.
- The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its timetable for the 2026 primary elections, fixing May 25, 2026, for its presidential primary. The party also set its nomination form at N100 million. In a statement released by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC outlined guidelines and requirements for candidate nominations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- The Federal Government has stated that no Nigerian citizen was killed and no Nigerian-owned property was destroyed during the recent anti-foreigner protests in parts of South Africa. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a situation report shared on her X handle on Sunday.
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Peter Obi over his recent political moves, accusing him of frequently switching party platforms instead of contributing to long-term party development. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the remark via a post on X (formerly Twitter), questioning Obi’s political consistency ahead of 2027.
- The Labour Party has pegged its expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 presidential ticket at N50 million. This was contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Secretariat alongside its updated timetable for electoral activities.
- Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Sunday hosted a high-level reconciliation meeting involving APC stakeholders, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, as part of efforts to strengthen party unity ahead of 2027. However, reports indicate that the meeting ended without a clear resolution.
- Peter Obi has urged members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to avoid litigation and internal conflicts, warning that court battles could weaken efforts to build a strong political alternative ahead of the 2027 elections. He made this appeal shortly after receiving his membership card alongside Rabiu Kwankwaso.
- The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has dismissed as false and defamatory a viral claim alleging that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife, Awele. In a statement by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing, and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, the report was described as fabricated and malicious.
- Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed four individuals in a fresh attack on Aila Odugheho in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. A local source revealed that the victims were attacked on Sunday morning while walking along a road leading to a nearby village.
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, has called for an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Monday. Speaking during the 84th meeting of his faction of the board in Abuja, Wabara said the move was necessary to prevent a leadership vacuum following recent developments within the party.
