Top stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday July 6

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. SERAP asks Akpabio, Abbas to explain ₦1.3bn allocation to ‘fictitious presidential council’

SERAP has urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to “urgently disclose certified copies of all documents relating to the consideration and approval of the allocation of over ₦1.3 billion (₦1,302,978,784) to the PFIPC/Presidential Economic Advisory Council in the 2026 Appropriation Act.”Read more

2. FG rejects claims of ₦8tn off-budget spending, says IMF report was misinterpreted

The Federal Government has refuted allegations that it expended more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 Appropriation Act, insisting that the claims stem from a misinterpretation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation Report and do not reflect the country’s actual public finance practices.Read more

3. Nigeria changes gear, sends stern warning to South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Nigeria on Sunday shifted gears from its quiet demeanour as it sharply escalated diplomatic reactions to xenophobic attacks on other Africans in general, and Nigerians in particular living in that country.Read more

4. US will pay ‘very close attention’ to Nigeria’s 2027 elections, says Congressman

A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has said the administration of President Donald Trump will closely observe Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, describing the conduct of the polls as an important issue in Washington’s engagement with Africa’s most populous nation.Read more

5. SEC clears KoinKoin, GIGX, Blockvault, other VASPs for incubation programme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has cleared Koinkoin Global Network Limited, GIGX Technologies, Blockvault Custodian Ltd, and six other Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP).Read more

6. Nigerian Army deploys 14,000 newly trained troops to strengthen counterterrorism operations

The Nigerian Army has completed the training of 14,000 new soldiers as part of an ongoing expansion of its manpower aimed at strengthening military operations against terrorism, banditry and other security threats across the country.Read more

7. Oyebanji meets rescued Eda Oniyo kidnap victims, assures full medical care

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has visited the victims of the Eda Oniyo church abduction at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Ado Ekiti, where they are receiving treatment following their release after spending about 66 days in captivity.Read more

8. Delta police nab 202 suspects in sweeping crackdown on crime hotspots

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 202 suspected offenders during a coordinated raid on criminal hideouts, brothels and locations believed to be centres for illicit drug activities across Asaba metropolis.Read more

9. Brazil out of 2026 World Cup after loss to Norway

Five-time champions Brazil have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing 2-1 to Norway in a round of 16 encounter on Sunday night.Read more