Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Akpabio recalls Senators from break as security concerns trigger emergency session
The Senate has cut short its ongoing recess and directed lawmakers to return to Abuja for an emergency plenary meeting, amid mounting concerns over insecurity and other urgent national matters demanding legislative intervention.Read more
2. Appeal Court halts enforcement of order deregistering ADC, four other political parties
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the enforcement of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pending the determination of appeals filed against the ruling.Read more
3. NDA warns Reps against automatic admission for military school graduates
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has cautioned the House of Representatives against a proposed amendment that would guarantee automatic admission into the academy for graduates of military secondary schools, arguing that such a provision could violate the federal character principle and deny other qualified Nigerians equal opportunity.Read more
4. Makinde speaks on Oyo school abduction, promises safe return of pupils, teachers
Governor Seyi Makinde has assured residents of Oyo State that the government remains fully committed to securing the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area, declaring that no effort is being spared to bring them home safely.Read more
5. Boko Haram doctor jailed for 20 years, informant gets 15 years
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has convicted and sentenced a terrorists, Bello Liman (a.k.a. Alhaji Bello Doctor), to 30 years in prison on two counts preferred against him by the Federal Government.Read more
6. Nigerian govt arraigns over 600 terror suspects in court
The Nigerian Government on Monday arraigned over 600 individuals suspected of terrorist acts before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, in another phase of terrorism trials.Read more
7. Dangote, AFC sign $600m deal to increase fertiliser production in Nigeria, Ethiopia
The Dangote Group and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have signed a $600 million financing agreement to expand fertiliser production capacity in Nigeria and establish a major manufacturing platform in Ethiopia.Read more
8. Oyo govt demolishes suspected criminal hideouts after discovery of arms stockpile
The Oyo State Government on Tuesday demolished three residential structures in Ibadan allegedly linked to criminal operations, following the discovery of weapons and ammunition within the premises.Read more
9. Denrele reveals why he chose to celebrate self-love with symbolic marriage to himself
Popular Nigerian television personality and actor, Denrele Edun, has revealed the inspiration behind his symbolic decision to marry himself as part of activities marking his 45th birthday.Read more
10. Messi scores first World Cup hat-trick as Argentina hammer Algeria
Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s joint-top all-time scorer with a hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina began their defence with a statement victory over Algeria.Read more
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