Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. Peter Obi officially defects to ADC
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), finally putting an end to several speculations on which party he will defect to.Read more
2. ‘A return to his vomit,’ APC shades Obi over ADC switch
The All Progressives Congress (APC) said on Wednesday defection of the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 223 election, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed his return to the same political characters and structures he once publicly condemned.Read more
3. I won’t defect from Labour Party with Obi —Abia Gov. Otti vows
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has vowed he will remain in the Labour Party (LP), even if its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, decides to defect to another party to contest for president in the 2027 elections.Read more
4. Jonathan tasks Nigerian leaders on integrity in new year message
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday charged leaders at all levels to anchor governance in service, humility, and integrity as the country enters the year 2026.Read more
5. IPOB lawyer, Ejiofor cries out over alleged threats on his life
Legal counsel for proscribed Igbo separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has cried out over alleged threat to his life and that of his family.Read more
6. Six dead, four injured in Lagos boat mishap
At least six persons died in an accident involving a Savvy Marine passenger boat on Tuesday night in Lagos.Read more
7. Heirs Energies acquires 20% stake in Seplat Energy in $500m deal
Heirs Energies Limited has acquired 20.07 per cent stake in Seplat Energy Plc for approximately $500 million.Read more
8. ANALYSIS: Nigeria’s N58.18trn budget and rising cost of deficit governance
When President Bola Tinubu presented the N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, unbeknownst to some, it opened with a contradiction that should unsettle even its most optimistic readers.Read more
9. Actress Sarah Martins accuses 20-year-old employee of stealing ₦3m, shares evidence online
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has raised alarm after alleging that a newly hired employee stole a staggering ₦3 million from her business bank account barely weeks after gaining her trust.Read more
10. Burna Boy rewrites history with Africa’s highest-grossing music tour
Burna Boy has reached a historic milestone after his ‘I Told Them…’ tour was confirmed as the highest-grossing tour ever by an African artiste, further solidifying his status as one of Africa’s most successful global music exports.Read more
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