Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. Peter Obi is “politically stranded”, will fail to secure ADC ticket, claims presidential aide Daniel Bwala
Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has delivered a scathing assessment of Peter Obi’s political future, asserting that the former Anambra State governor is currently “politically stranded.”Read more
2. Turaki-led PDP NWC meets Jonathan
The Tanimu Turaki-led National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan behind closed door in Abuja.Read more
3. Badenoch defends US operation against Maduro, cites Nigerian military-era experience
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has publicly defended the United States’ operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, linking her stance to her childhood experiences under military rule in Ni.Read more
4. Ex-Minister Badaru denies defection reports
Former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claims as false and politically motivated.Read more
5. Tinubu’ appoints first woman DG for Nigeria’s law school
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as Director General of the Nigerian Law School (NLS).Read more
6. IGP orders deployment of DIGs, 16 CPs
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Mr Mohammed Gumel and 16 other Commissioners of Police (CPs).Read more
7. Ex-NBS chief expects five sectors to drive Nigeria’s growth in 2026
A former Statistician-General of the Federation, Yemi Kale, has listed the five sectors that would drive Nigeria’s economic growth in 2026.Read more
8. ANALYSIS: Why 2026 must be the year Nigeria’s economy works for all
As the new economic year begins in Nigeria, statements and policies emanating from government officials’ corridors project cautious optimism.Read more
9. Troops foil armed robbery attack on Abuja-Kaduna highway
Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, on Tuesday foiled an armed robbery attack on the Abuja–Kaduna highway.Read more
10. Algeria overcome DR Congo to set up AFCON Q’final clash with Nigeria
Algeria have set up a quarter-final meeting with the Super Eagles of Nigeria after beating DR Congo in their last-16 clash at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday night.Read more
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