10 things to know from Nigerian newspapers today, Thursday, May 14, 2026

1. President Bola Tinubu arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th Africa CEO Forum, where African leaders and investors are expected to discuss economic growth, regional partnerships and investment opportunities across the continent.

2. A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to a combined 75 years in prison over a ₦33.8 billion fraud linked to the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric projects, with security agencies ordered to arrest him.

3. Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara dismissed rumours of leaving the APC, insisting he remains loyal to the ruling party despite speculations circulating on social media.

4. ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi revealed that opposition leaders are still working towards presenting a single presidential candidate to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

5. A PDP faction led by Kabiru Turaki announced a new political alliance with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), saying more coalition partnerships are expected ahead of the 2027 general elections.

6. Doctors in Akwa Ibom State began an indefinite strike after EFCC operatives allegedly assaulted, arrested and detained medical workers at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital during an operation that caused panic in the facility.

7. The family of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo confirmed he died from complications related to advanced metastatic kidney cancer after battling the illness at Evercare Hospital.

8. Nollywood actor Lanre Adediwura said starring in the TV series “Wura” left him financially worse off, claiming the project limited his chances of taking other movie roles before YouTube productions later helped him recover.

9. Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was cleared of wrongdoing after an Italian court dropped a betting fraud investigation against him following the withdrawal of a complaint by betting operator Snaitech.

10. CAF announced new regulations following the controversial AFCON 2025 final in Morocco, with president Patrice Motsepe admitting that poor officiating and match management contributed to the chaos surrounding the game.