Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. Obi laments 141m Nigerians now living in poverty
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised concerns that more than half of Nigeria’s population now live in poverty, even as politicians remain focused on power rather than people’s welfare.Read more
2. Rivers heats up again, as Assembly moves to impeach Governor Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, accusing them of gross misconduct.Read more
3. INEC urges Lagosians to join second phase of voter registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos has appealed to eligible residents to take part in the second phase of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).Read more
4. 2027: Ondo PDP rallies opposition to forge alliance against Tinubu
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr. Modupe Aisida, on Thursday charged opposition parties to form alliance to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.Read more
5. Benin Republic releases Nigerian cleric detained for two years
The Benin Republic government has released a Nigerian cleric, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, from detention.Read more
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6. Abati blasts Wike, says he’s exposing President Tinubu to ridicule
Former spokesman to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati, has lampooned Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of undermining President Bola Tinubu and exposing him to public ridicule over his recent political activities in Rivers State.Read more
7. Tinubu celebrates equities market’s N100tr milestone, urges more investments locally
President Bola Tinubu has praised corporate Nigeria, citizens, and other stakeholders in the capital market for surpassing the N100 trillion milestone on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX).Read more
8. ICPC to continue ex-NMDPRA boss’ investigation despite withdrawal of Dangote’s petition
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to continue the probe of a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, despite the withdrawal of a petition by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.Read more
9. Lagos Assembly passes N4.4tr 2026 budget
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the 2026 appropriation bill of ₦4.44 trillion.Read more
10. Real Madrid set up Barcelona final in Spanish Super Cup
Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Thursday night in the second semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup holding in Saudi Arabia.Read more
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