Tension in APC as 150 Aspirants Are Disqualified Ahead of Elections in Nigeria

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:01][music] >> Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the newspaper review. I am Kasito and I'll be taking you through this segment.

[00:00:09]First, we'll start with the New Telegraph. Boldly written on page two and seven of the newspaper, Homeland security will create tension within presidency command control structure. At the top of the newspaper, Nigerian manufacturers struggle as rising costs currency woes eat into profit. You get that on page four of the newspaper.

[00:00:35]Reforms boosted Nigeria's revenue by 41% to 28 trillion naira in three years. You get that on page 25 of the newspaper.

[00:00:46]Still in the newspaper, NAS reviews data protection act to tackle emerging threats. You get the full gist on page four of the newspaper. Still in the same newspaper, on the foreign scene, work not over, WHO chief says after hantavirus evacuation. You get that on page five of the newspaper. Work not over, WHO chief Gebreyesus says after hantavirus evacuation. You get that on page five of the newspaper. Still in the same newspaper, US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war. You get that on page five of the newspaper.

[00:01:33]And security, troops seize over 400 satellite internet devices used by terrorists in northeast. You get that on page four and 29 of the newspaper. Then in Rivers State, Wike meets APC national chairman Hilliard behind closed doors. You get that on page seven of the newspaper. and then on page five and six of the newspaper probe remove governors using public funds for campaign action aid. Moving away from that newspaper to the Daily Trust.

[00:02:10]Boldly written on page three of the newspaper over 100 killed in Zamfara market airstrike. At the top of the newspaper hurdles before second term APC governors. You get that on page four of the newspaper. 11 months blackout cripples businesses in FCT communities.

[00:02:30]You get that on page 12 of the newspaper. Gunmen attack Kano community, kill five. You get the full story on page five of the newspaper. At the bottom of the newspaper, wife sets husband, co-wife, children ablaze. You get that on page six of the newspaper. Still in the same newspaper, why Kano Central APC Senate ticket has defied consensus.

[00:02:56]You get that on page 10 of the newspaper. Then in page 13 of the newspaper, eight years after court jails cult leader, five others in Kwara.

[00:03:07]Moving away from that newspaper to the Vanguard. Boldly written 30 governors, 88 senators, 242 reps, 2,620 others not fit today. You get that on page five of the newspaper. Then at the top of the newspaper, this is about entertainment. It's a very sad story here. Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo dies at 40 after battle with liver cancer. You get that on page six of the newspaper.

[00:03:38]Then on page 20 of that newspaper, petrol consumption jumps 10. 8% 8% to 52.4 million despite higher pump price. You get that on page 20 of the newspaper.

[00:03:53]Still in the same newspaper on politics 2027 polls, Makinde to declare presidential ambition, unveil PDP to APM alliance. Then on page eight of the newspaper, British government has no preferred candidate in Nigeria's election, says Conver.

[00:04:14]Then at the bottom of the newspaper, over 72 killed as military bombs Zamfara market. You get that on page seven of the newspaper. Still in politics on page nine, article faults Tinubu's security strategy as ex-lawmaker dies in captivity.

[00:04:34]Still in politics, article faults Tinubu's security strategy as ex-lawmaker dies in captivity. You get that on page nine of the newspaper. Then in page nine of the newspaper as well, xenophobic attack, Nigerian lives more important than investment coming from Oshiomhole. Still in the same newspaper, NUT rejects federal government's UTME waiver for NCE admission. You get that on page eight of the newspaper. Then on page 31 coming from Guwon, why I finally wrote my story after decades. Moving away from that newspaper to the Daily Sun. Boldly written on page six of the newspaper, military bombs Zamfara market where suspected terrorists trade.

[00:05:23]Over 72 killed.

[00:05:25]Amnesty puts figure at over 100. At the top of the newspaper on page 28, confusion heightens in Ebonyi agric college, three provosts appointed, removed in one week. You get that on page 28 of the newspaper. Then on page six of the newspaper where you get the full story and you'd see expresses concerns over federal government's UTME waiver for NCE candidates. At the bottom of the newspaper on page six, NAS moves to strengthen data protection against emerging cyber threats. NAS moves to strengthen data protection act against emerging cyber threats. Then on page 25 of the newspaper, Nigeria's tax reforms key to economic growth coming from minister. Then on page four of the newspaper, two family members killed in fresh attack in a in Plateau. That's a very sad story. Two family members killed in fresh attack in Plateau state.

[00:06:32]Then on page six of the newspaper coming from Okpebholo, Edo become modern state before end of my first term. Let's see how that goes. Moving away from that newspaper to the leadership. Boldly written on page four of the newspaper, controversy trails airstrike on Zamfara market that killed scores. At the top of the newspaper, 100 and At the top of the newspaper, 1,347 killed as road crashes rise nationwide in Q1 2026. You get that on page 26 of the newspaper. Then on page 18 of the newspaper, have been insulted, humiliated, deprived because of the way Allah created me. That's a very sad story coming from Sadiq Baba.

[00:07:23]Still in the same newspaper at the bottom, Nigeria must earn, not borrow its way to prosperity. Coming from Oyedele. You get that on page 25 of the newspaper. Still in the same newspaper, shops, goods destroyed as fire raises Kwara market. You get that on page 17 of the newspaper. Moving away from that newspaper to The Blueprint. Boldly written on page eight, "Tax reformed and imperative for efficient revenue generation. Tax reform an imperative for efficient revenue generation." Coming from the federal government. At the top of the newspaper, "UK Prime Minister Starmer under pressure to quit." You get that on page 19 of the newspaper. That's on the foreign scene. Still in the same newspaper on page 32, "Tinubu backs Nigeria to host CAF General Assembly Awards." Still in the same newspaper at the bottom of that newspaper, "Swearing by Quran will sway repentant terrorists from their old ways." You get that on page 19 of that newspaper. ASUU threatens industrial action over non-implementation of newly signed agreement. You get the full gist on page eight of the newspaper. Then on page 22 of the newspaper at the bottom, "Fidelity Bank grows earning up 45% Shareholders funds cross 1 trillion naira mark." Still in the same newspaper, "Nasarawa varsity students regain freedom. Police arrest two kidnap suspects." You get that on page 19 of the newspaper. Then on the foreign scene, "US cost of Iran war nearing 29 billion dollars." Coming from Pentagon.

[00:09:19]Moving away from that newspaper to The Guardian. Boldly written on page six, "Importer groans as Middle East crisis hormones toll strain company." Coming from OPEC.

[00:09:35]"Importers groan as Middle East crisis hormones tall strange supply. You get that on page six of the newspaper. Then on page three of the newspaper at Tinubu Ruto meet as African leaders push credit reforms at Nairobi summit with France.

[00:09:55]Still in the same newspaper on page two, Nigeria ranks third as students abroad search 98% in four years. Then on page three of the newspaper as well, oil output hits 1.66 mbpd as navy intensifies pressure across Greek corridors. You get that on page three of the newspaper. Then on page 31 of the newspaper, repentant Boko Haram meets to swear Quran oaths. Then on page seven of the newspaper, 56 years later Gowon relieves civil war in also bar traffic.

[00:10:35]You get that on page seven of the newspaper. Then in politics on page six of the newspaper, ADC wants allege 800 billion naira FAAC diversion probe as federal government seeks fresh loans. Allege coup court begins trial within trial over defendant statement. You get that on page four of the newspaper. On page four of the newspaper as well.

[00:11:04]Still in page four of the newspaper, monthly petrol spending hits two trillion naira as Dangote receives 39.2 m barrels of crude. Then in the same newspaper as well on politics on page 30, Kwara APC faces fresh tensions over religion 2027 succession battle.

[00:11:26]Health workers shut down services over EFCC raid on UUTH. gather on page eight of the newspaper. Moving away from that newspaper to the Nigerian Tribune.

[00:11:39]Boldly written, APC primaries consensus option Shaki as 101 aspirants eye 28 governed ticket together on page three of the newspaper.

[00:11:52]Mufu Frank bans night mining grazing.

[00:11:56]You get that on page three of the newspaper. At the bottom of the newspaper, insecurity Nigeria under siege coming from Atiku. You get that on page four of the newspaper. Nigeria's petroleum consumption surge to 51.1 million liters per day in April coming from N MDPR A. You get that on page five of the newspaper. Africa loses 89 billion dollar annually to illicit financial flows coming from tax expert. You get that on page five of the newspaper. More hantavirus cases may emerge in coming weeks coming from World Health Organization. You get that on page 15 of the newspaper.

[00:12:41]Away from that newspaper to the Daily Independent. Boldly written, naira appreciates amid 30% effects inflows job beats supply shock. Naira appreciates amid 30% effects inflow job beats supply shock. You get that on page 29 of the newspaper. At the top of the newspaper, tax reforms will boost economic growth global competitiveness coming from the federal government. You get that on page four of the newspaper. NCAA clears air peace of wrongdoing in London flight incident. You get that on page seven of the newspaper. At the bottom of the newspaper, rising cost. Poor roads fuel, tomato, pepper price hikes. You get that on page 29 of the newspaper. ADC raises the alarm over alleged 800 billion naira diversion for Tinubu re-election. You get that on page seven of the newspaper. Nigeria under siege, Tinubu overwhelmed by rising insecurity coming from Atiku. You get that on page 29 of the newspaper. Akwaba doctors suspend services following EFCC raid at UUTH. You get that on page six of the newspaper. Lagos health commissioner warns of 33,000 doctors shortfall. You get that on page seven of the newspaper.

[00:14:11]Tinubu okays Nigeria's hosting of 2026 CAF awards. You get that on page six of the newspaper. Moving away from that newspaper to The Punch. Boldly written, tension mounts as APC panels disqualify over 150 aspirants. You get that on page two of the newspaper.

[00:14:31]At the top of the newspaper, NDC picks presidential form at 60 million naira primaries hold May 29. You get that on page eight of the newspaper. CBN order four banks releases 3 121 181 dormant accounts. You get that on page nine of the newspaper.

[00:14:54]At the bottom of the newspaper, Nigeria misses OPEC oil production quota again.

[00:15:01]You get that on page 19 of the newspaper. Dangote exports 1.66 billion liter fuel amid US-Iran tension.

[00:15:11]You get that on page 26 of the newspaper. Federal government orders varsities to suspend drug offenders. You get that on page seven of the newspaper.

[00:15:21]Moving away from that newspaper to the first daily. What living federal government seeks fresh 1.25 billion dollar World Bank loan amid debt concerns. At the top of the newspaper, US raises alarm over ISIS resurgence in West Africa. Still in the same newspaper, police arrest suspected armed robber, recovered firearm in Ondo.

[00:15:48]Still in the same newspaper on politics, Sowore to Kwankwaso, you have become politically actualized.

[00:15:56]Moving away from that newspaper to the Daily Monitor. Boldly written, Nigerian tax reforms key to economic growth coming from finance minister. You get the full story on page 29 of the newspaper. At the top of the newspaper, NDC pegs presidential ticket at 60 million naira, releases timetable for 2027 primaries. You get that on page two of the newspaper. Alleged coup plot suspect gave confessional statements voluntarily, says witness. You get that on page four of the newspaper. The fence headquarters dismisses civilian casualty claims in Zamfara operation. You get that on page seven of the newspaper. Plateau security challenges are surmountable, coming from Mufang. You get that on page eight of the newspaper. Federal government pledges 15,000 houses units for 60,000 families in three months. You get that on page four of the newspaper. We've come to the end of the newspaper review.

[00:17:05]Many thanks for watching. I am Cassie Tony and do well to join us next time for more breaking news. Do have a beautiful day.