Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. Ex-foreign affairs minister dumps PDP for APC in Adamawa
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Idi Hong, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State.Read more
2. El-Rufai’s phone-tapping claim has to be probed —Onanuga
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga has called for a thorough investigation into comments by former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai that he was privy to an intercepted phone call involving Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA).Read more
3. Atiku urges INEC to reconsider 2027 election timetable over Ramadan overlap
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the date set for the 2027 general elections, warning that the timing could undermine voter participation as it falls within the holy month of Ramadan.Read more
4. Tinubu reaffirms commitment to South-East development
President Bola Tinubu said on Friday night his administration would continue to develop critical infrastructure and partner state governments in the South-East to advance the region’s strategic interests.Read more
5. Residents killed as suspected bandits attack Niger communities
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked some communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State and killed a number of people.Read more
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6. NDLEA arrests 17 drug suspects in Kano raid
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 17 suspects and seized various illicit substances under its special enforcement initiative in the state.Read more
7. NGX: Equities market enjoys bullish week as investors gain N6.7tr
Investors gained N6.79 trillion as the equity market enjoyed a bullish trading week.Read more
8. Presidency hints El-Eufai may have provided reason for his arrest
A Presidential aide has strongly criticised former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai following his claim that the phone of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, was tapped and a directive exposed in the process.Read more
9. Speeding car crushes woman to death in Lagos
A speeding car crushed a woman to death in the Igando area of Lagos State on Saturday.Read more
10. Real Madrid thrash Sociedad to climb top of La Liga
Real Madrid have gone two points clear at the top of the Spanish La Liga after thrashing Real Sociedad 4-1 in a league encounter on Saturday night.Read more
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