10 things to know from Nigerian newspapers today, Sunday, May 10, 2026

Here are 10 key things to know from the Naija News headlines for Sunday, May 10, 2026:

1. PDP dismisses Jonathan 2027 posters
   The PDP says campaign posters showing Goodluck Jonathan as a 2027 presidential candidate are fake and urges Nigerians to ignore them.

2. NDC zones 2027 presidency to the South
   The Nigeria Democratic Congress announced its 2027 presidential ticket will go to the South for one term, then shift to the North in 2031.

3. Adebayo becomes SDP presidential candidate
   Adewale Adebayo emerged unopposed as SDP’s 2027 candidate and says he’s ready to challenge President Tinubu.

4. Kwankwaso backs NDC zoning decision
   Rabiu Kwankwaso supports the South getting the 2027 ticket, calling it fair and consistent with power rotation.

5. Fubara cleared for APC governorship primary
   Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been approved to contest in the APC governorship primary.

6. Hamzat cleared for Lagos APC primary
   Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has also been cleared to participate in the APC governorship race.

7. Sowore calls for probe into Dadiyata’s disappearance
   He wants top former officials investigated and is pushing for a judicial inquiry into the long-standing case.

8. EFCC declares ex-minister Sadiya Farouk wanted
   She is accused of misappropriating over $1.3 million and ₦746.6 million linked to a social programme.

9. Police release Ilebaye’s father after dispute
   He was briefly detained over a family altercation; the situation is tied to an ongoing domestic conflict.

10. Man City win to keep title hopes alive
    Manchester City beat Brentford 3–0, closing the gap on league leaders Arsenal.