Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. David Mark counters Abdullahi, says Senate, not NGF, championed Doctrine of Necessity
Former Senate President and current National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, on Tuesday, rejected claims by former Minister of Youth Development and Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) led by Bukola Saraki initiated the Doctrine of Necessity which enabled then Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to become Acting President in 2010.Read more
2. Aregbesola warns APC: ‘Govs don’t win elections, people do’
Former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, on Monday, cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against assuming that governors guarantee electoral victories, stressing that elections are ultimately decided by the people.Read more
3. George Moghalu dumps Labour Party
The Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra State. Dr. George Moghalu, has resigned his membership of the party.Read more
4. ‘A mere stumble, he’s Okay,’ Presidency allays fears on Tinubu’s wellbeing in Turkey
The Presidency has dismissed insinuations on President Bola Tinubu’s health.Read more
5. Tinubu sends 24 health bills to Senate for consideration
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted 24 health-related bills to the Senate for legislative action, in line with Section 58(2) of the Constitution.Read more
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6. Police claims video on assault of women protesters in Kwara manipulated
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed as misleading a viral video alleging that women were assaulted during a protest at the Government House in Ilorin.Read more
7. Court slams N210m fine on Airtel over unauthorised use of veteran singer’s song
After a four-year legal battle, the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, has ordered Airtel Nigeria to pay Two Hundred and Ten Million Naira (N210 million) to Veno Marioghae Mbanefo for copyright infringement.Read more
8. ANALYSIS: Nigerian banks still on shaky ground with big profits, weak capital
Despite the fragile 2024 economy grappling with inflation, currency volatility, and weak growth, Nigeria’s banking industry was widely portrayed as successful and strong amid triumphal headlines.Read more
9. Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ makes box office history with ₦1 billion milestone
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has made box office history, as her directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, became the first debut film by a Nollywood director to gross ₦1 billion, cementing its place as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time.Read more
10. Hearing on final forfeiture of 57 assets linked to Malami stalled
Hearing in the report of compliance by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the interim forfeiture of 57 property linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, was stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday.Read more
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