Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. Court orders forfeiture of N213.2bn assets linked to Malami
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties valued at N213.2 billion, linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and his sons to the Federal Government.Read more
2. Obi’s ex-running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, joins 2027 presidential race
The Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday declared his intention to challenge President Bola Tinubu’ in the 2027 general election.Read more
3. Nigerian govt in double speak over claims of abandoning scholarship students in Morocco
The Federal government has made confusing statements over claims that Nigerian students on scholarship in Morocco have been abandoned without financial payments.Read more
4. Nigerian govt explains root of dispute with resident doctors
The Federal Government has clarified that its ongoing dispute with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) stems from long-standing structural and policy challenges rather than neglect of medical professionals.Read more
5. 2027: ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo labels APC ‘incompetent and corrupt’
Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as both incompetent and corrupt.Read more
6. Yobe to hold local council elections June 6
The Yobe State government will conduct elections into the 17 local government areas in the state on June 6.Read more
7. SEC warns Nigerians against doing business with Voya Investment
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the investing public that Voya Investment Management (VIM), an online investment platform, is not licensed to operate in the Nigerian capital market.Read more
8. Gunmen kill 4 officers at Oyo National Park
Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked the National Park Service office in Oyo State and killed four officers on duty.Read more
9. Lagos Task Force arrests 32 highway miscreants
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 32 individuals, popularly referred to as Omotaku, for allegedly causing disturbances and obstructing traffic on major highways across the state.Read more
10. Barcelona thrash Bilbao to reach Super Cup final in Saudi
Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao 5-0 on Wednesday night in the first semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup holding in Saudi Arabia.Read more
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