Here are the top stories from across the country today.
1. I have no apology for frustrating you, Atiku replies Obadanjo
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that he holds no regrets for frustrating the third term bod of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s during their time in the presidency.Read more
2. Wike wants presidency to remain in south after Tinubu
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has canvassed that the presidency should remain in the southern part of the country, even after President Bola Tinubu may have concluded two terms of four years each.Read more
3. Osun Election: Adeleke campaign alleges plot to arrest supporters, police deny compiling ‘hit list’
Fresh controversy has emerged ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, with the campaign organisation of Governor Ademola Adeleke accusing the police of planning a wave of politically motivated arrests, an allegation the Osun State Police Command has firmly denied.Read more
4. APC seizes on Obasanjo’s criticism of Atiku, urges Nigerians to reject ADC candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified its criticism of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, citing former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent remarks about his former deputy as further justification for Nigerians to reject the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in the 2027 election.Read more
5. Atiku demands apology from presidency over remarks on Cardinal Onaiyekan, Catholic Church
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has faulted the Presidency over its criticism of former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, accusing the administration of showing intolerance towards dissenting voices and undermining one of Nigeria’s most respected religious institutions.Read more
6. Army repels terrorist assault on Zamfara base, rescues nine kidnap victims as soldier, policeman die
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have thwarted a midnight terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing several of the attackers, rescuing nine abducted civilians and preventing what the military described as an attempted infiltration of its facility.Read more
7. Popular Veteran Nigerian Juju Singer St. Janet Passes Away
Mourning has filled the Nigerian music industry, over the death of popular Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Oluwatoyosi Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet.Read more
8. Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie tested for dope after Super Falcons’ win over Zambia
Super Falcons defender Michelle Aloziewas subjected to a routine doping test after Nigeria won Zambia 1-0 in the ongoing Female AFCON finals in Morocco.Read more
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