In today's Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi; his Kano State counterpart, Senator Musa Kwankwaso, and others leaving the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and charging Nigeria's political atmosphere with their defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
Another headline features the fight for the three Delta State 2027 senatorial tickets, individual popularity, pedigree, and track record among aspirants which may take back seats in determining who picks the tickets of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for Delta North, Delta South and Central districts.
Vanguard also reports that the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a public advisory warning Nigerians in South Africa about planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for May 4, 2026.
Moving to the next paper, The Guardian leads with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is drawing global attention to Nigeria's internal crises as the opposition coalition fragments, underscoring deepening divisions that weaken prospects for a unified challenge to President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
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Next paper, The Punch reports that 32 states and the Federal Capital Territory's debt rose to nearly $5.7bn in fresh external loans in 2025, driving a year-on-year surge in subnational foreign debt despite higher inflows from Federation Account Allocation Committee disbursements.
Lastly, The Nation reports that Nigeria's economy is on a recovery path after years of stagnation, with strong gains in output and per capita income recorded over the past two years.
