Here are the top stories from across the country
1. London court clears Diezani Alison-Madueke, co-defendants of bribery allegations
Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been found not guilty of all corruption-related charges brought against her in the United Kingdom, bringing to a close one of the most closely watched international legal cases involving a former Nigerian public official.Read more
2. Nigeria, Cameroon sign MoU on security around shared border
Nigeria and Cameroon have have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing security along their shared southern border, in a significant move to bolster regional stability and address evolving security threats across both land and maritime domains.Read more
3. INVESTIGATION: How neglect and broken promises cripple Imo’s Rubber Estate
In the backwoods of Emeabiam, a community nestled between the Uramurukwa and Otamiri rivers, stretches about 1,260 hectares of rubber plantation. Deep inside the estate, many of the trees remain untapped, their bark drying and peeling. Some still bear faint scars of past tapping, but there are no spouts, cup hangers, or collection cups to channel and gather latex.Read more
4. Opposition lawmakers accuse Tinubu govt of neglecting security, economy
Opposition members of the House of Representatives have launched a blistering attack on the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of failing to stem the tide of insecurity, worsening economic hardship and growing threats to democratic governance.Read more
5. INEC updates SDP leadership records, recognises Gombe as national chairman
The leadership tussle within the Social Democratic Party (SDP) took a new turn on Wednesday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially recognised Prof. Sadiq Gombe as the party’s National Chairman, replacing former chairman Shehu Gabam, whose expulsion from the party had remained a subject of controversy.Read more
6. Nigeria’s external balance strengthens as current account surplus soars to $4.98bn
Nigeria posted a significant improvement in its external sector performance in the first quarter of 2026, with its current account surplus climbing to $4.98 billion, representing a 255.7 per cent increase from the previous quarter. The growth was largely fueled by stronger earnings from crude oil, gas and refined petroleum exports, coupled with a sharp reduction in fuel import bills.Read more
7. MACBAN demands justice after fatal attack on Fulani travellers in Benue
The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of a Fulani traveller and the injury of two others in Okpokwu Local Government Area, alleging that the victims were attacked while on a personal trip to visit family members.Read more
8. “Im the boss”, Trump tells work leaders at G7 meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a roomful of global leaders “I’m the boss”, as he and other G7 heads pledged support for Ukraine and and fresh sanctions against Russia.Read more
9. Judy Austin, ex-husband stir more controversy around actress’ marriage to Yul Edochie
The drama surrounding the union of actress Judy Austin to fellow Nollywood star Yul Edochie, has gotten messier, as the actress’ former husband has alleged that the pair were dating under his roof long before their affair became public.Read more
10. WORLD CUP: Sadiq Umar, says he may retire from Super Eagles soon
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has lamented Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, revealing that he may soon retire from the country’s national team squad.Read more
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