Newspapers Headlines November 12: Atiku’s Case, 2027, Others

Newspapers across the country continue to focus on issues surrounding the 2027 general elections and the challenges faced by parties and candidates….

Newspapers across the country continue to focus on issues surrounding the 2027 general elections and the challenges faced by parties and candidates.

Other issues like the cost of living issues facing Nigerians and the International break also got prominent mentions.

1. The Punch in its Frontpage lead reports on the daunting challenge faced by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in his quest to remain on the ballot for the election.

These are challenging times for the African Democratic Congress as its leadership crisis deepens ahead of the 2027 general elections, with a Federal High Court in Abuja invalidating a resignation letter allegedly written by former Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala Gombe.

The development has further complicated the dispute over the party’s leadership, following last week’s judgment which nullified the emergence of the National Working Committee led by former Senate President, Senator David Mark.

The trial judge, Justice Peter Lifu, also made a consequential declaration, rendering every decision taken by the Mark-led NWC null and void, including the nomination and candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate of the ADC.

The development appears to have left the former vice-president’s political fate hanging in the balance. Read more in The Punchv

2. The Guardian in its Frontpage lead also reports on tthelegal hurdles before parties and candidates as the election which is barely 60 days away approaches.

Opposition parties face mounting uncertainty ahead of the 2027 general elections as unresolved leadership disputes and pre-election lawsuits threaten their presidential tickets and candidates, raising questions about their readiness for the polls and the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) ability to meet electoral timelines.

With nearly half of the 19 parties that fielded presidential candidates embroiled in legal disputes, the Federal High Court’s planned Christmas vacation has added another dimension to concerns over the timely resolution of cases.

The anxiety was underscored yesterday as supporters of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar staged protests over the judgment nullifying the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), demanding its immediate release to enable the party to exercise its right of appeal. Read more in The Guardian

3. Vanguard reports on the Wuropean Union mission raising an alarm over what irvdescribed ad rising hate speech as the 2027 elections gradually draw near.

The European Union, EU, yesterday expressed concern over reports of election-related violence, hate speech and political intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Recall that in Katsina State recently, supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, travelling for a campaign flag-off in Funtua were reportedly attacked along the Yashi-Funtua route in October.

A female passenger was injured, vehicles were damaged, and the police subsequently announced 14 arrests.

Similarly, in Calabar, Cross River, the convoy of presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, came under attack on November 4, 2026. Read more in Vanguard

4. The Nigerian Tribune in its Frontpage lead reports on the partnership between government and the private sector to bridge the move towards a Trillion Dollar Economy.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the realisation of the $1trillion economy target of his administration is tied to the active participation of the private sector.

Tinubu spoke in Lagos on Tuesday during the 2026 Annual Directors’ Conference of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria with the theme “Reimagining the Boardroom for Inclusive and Sustainable National Prosperity in the New Economy.”

According to the president who was represented by the Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, the ambition of his administration is seeking a productive and competitive Nigeria where enterprise flourishes, and more citizens can earn a decent living. Read more in The Nigerian Tribune

5. The Nation in its Spirts lead reports on te reception for the World Cup winning female Under 17 team in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu has approved N100 million for each member of the Flamingos, Nigeria’s FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup-winning team, to be held in five-year Federal Government savings bonds.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced the reward yesterday at a State House reception in Abuja, where she represented the President.

“Before I conclude, let me recall Mr President’s promise to every Nigerian athlete: Make Nigeria proud and come back to a grateful nation,” she said. “In fulfilment of this promise, it is my pleasure, on behalf of the President, to announce the following rewards for the players, technical crew and administrators of the Flamingos.” Read more in The Nation

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