May 8 Morning Brief: Top 10 Headlines from TheMatrix Newspapers
Good morning. Here are today’s top ten headlines from TheMatrix Newspapers for Friday, May 8, 2026. Political tensions are rising in the ruling party as the Akpabio–Oshiomhole rift widens. The ADC warns the federal government to stop any judicial interference, while NUPENG backs the FG and NNPC deal with Chinese firms to revive Warri and Port Harcourt refineries. The Senate approves the 2026 Electoral Act amendment, and former President Goodluck Jonathan hints at a possible 2027 comeback. In other news, FirstBank appoints Yinka Ijabiyi as Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications. Femi Fani-Kayode secures redeployment from Germany to South Africa as Ambassador-Designate. Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman is convicted over ₦33.8bn fraud. Controversial streamer Carter Efe challenges Wizkid to a celebrity boxing match, and Aston Villa and Crystal Palace book their places in the Europa and Conference League finals.
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