Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. ICPC files criminal charges against Ozekhome over UK property case
The Nigerian government through the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has filed a criminal charge against senior lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), over alleged forgery and use of false documents in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom.Read more
2. HURIWA warns worsening poverty could compromise 2027 election integrity
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has issued a stark warning that the country’s deepening economic crisis may derail the credibility of the upcoming 2027 general elections.Read more
3. IPOB refutes accusations of killing Enugu police officers, labels claims “fabricated propaganda”
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a firm denial following allegations by the Enugu State Police Command linking the group to the January 15, 2026, killing of two police officers.Read more
4. ADC questions “identity-based” clauses in US-Nigeria health agreement
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally challenged the Federal Government to address glaring discrepancies between Nigerian and American descriptions of a newly signed health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).Read more
5. SERAP sues governors, Wike ‘over failure to account for security votes spending’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike “over their failure to account for the spending of billions of naira of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by them since 29 May 2023 to guarantee and ensure the security of life and property of Nigerians.”Read more
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6. Kano APC dismisses rumours of secret deal with Gov. Yusuf over 2027 ticket
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed reports that it held meetings with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over securing an automatic governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections before he officially defects to the party.Read more
7. Outrage as Lagos Police pause probe of Pastor Okafor over s3xual assault claims
The Lagos State Police Command has come under intense public scrutiny after explaining its decision to temporarily suspend investigations into multiple sexual assault allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry.Read more
8. Seun Kuti, Peter Okoye end fight over 2023 elections
Nigerian musicians Seun Kuti and Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of the defunct P-Square group, have reconciled after a heated public feud sparked by the 2023 general elections.Read more
9. More Christians killed in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world in 2025 — Report
A report put together by an international organization, O9en Doors, a Netherlands-based Christian mission that tracks global persecution and supports persecuted Christians worldwide, has revealed that more Christians were killed in Nigeria in 2025 than anywhere else in the world combined.Read more
10. Senegal seal extra-time win over Morocco as late drama dents AFCON final
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have emerged champions of Africa yet again after beating the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday night.Read more
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