Top 10 Headlines You Should Know Today
Ahead of the 2027 elections, Peter Obi and some South-East leaders held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Monday. The outcome of the meeting has not been made public.
The Labour Party Nigeria is set to hold its national convention today in Umuahia, Abia State, under the caretaker leadership of Nenadi Usman. The event comes amid an ongoing leadership dispute with a faction loyal to Julius Abure.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 Lagos governorship election following a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina.
The court martial over last year’s failed coup attempt in Nigeria is set to resume on May 8, according to the Defence Headquarters. About three dozen military officers are facing trial over alleged plans to overthrow the government.
The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has confirmed the killing of two Nigerians—Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew—amid rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa. One of the victims reportedly died after being assaulted by members of the South African National Defence Force.
Shock and outrage followed the death of a 10-year-old girl in Igando, Lagos, allegedly beaten to death by her adoptive parents, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna. Reports say the child had been subjected to prolonged abuse and harsh treatment.
Gunmen have abducted a farm manager, Afolabi Ajayi, in the Imafon community of Akure North, Ondo State. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday morning as the victim arrived at his poultry farm.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Edo State has intercepted 748.02kg of controlled drugs, including tramadol, along the Benin-Lagos Expressway, marking a major operational success.
The Accord Party Nigeria has denied involvement in any opposition coalition aimed at producing a single presidential candidate for 2027, describing reports linking it to the Ibadan summit as misleading.
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Rivers State has announced plans to begin the claims and objections phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, as part of preparations for upcoming elections.
