Morning Brief: Top 10 Headlines from TheMatrix Newspapers – May 10, 2026

Good morning. Here’s today’s top ten stories from TheMatrix Newspapers. Key political updates: Former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso backs the NDC’s decision to zone its presidential ticket to the South, sparking talk around Peter Obi. The APC dismisses opposition coalitions and hails President Tinubu’s grip on power. Atiku Abubakar pays ₦90 million for his ADC nomination form, while SDP’s Adewole Adebayo clinches his party’s ticket and warns against one-man rule. Obafemi Hamzat secures APC clearance for the Lagos governorship primary, and the FG threatens to cancel delayed World Bank loans. In other headlines: The AMVCA 2026 dazzles Lagos with Colours of Fire, My Father’s Shadow and stars like Linda Ejiofor winning big. ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo criticizes Peter Obi’s leadership, arguing that Igbo presidency shouldn’t be tied to one individual. The EFCC declares ex-minister Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted over alleged fraud. And in sports, Victor Osimhen’s brace seals Galatasaray’s fourth straight Turkish Super Lig title. Stay informed with TheMatrix Newspapers.

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