Here are the top stories from across the country today.
1. ADC fires back at Wike, says attacks on Amaechi reflect fear of rising opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of launching repeated attacks on former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, out of growing anxiety over the strengthening opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.Read more
2. ADC challenges state police bill, demands fresh legislative process over alleged constitutional breach
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the House of Representatives’ passage of the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police, urging lawmakers to recommit the bill to a fresh legislative process over what it described as serious procedural violations.Read more
3. Wike hits Catholic Onaiyekan, says priest is biased
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, saying the cleric supported a particular candidate during the 2023 general election.Read more
4. Trump’s former lawyer clears major Senate hurdle for US attorney general post
President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, has moved a step closer to becoming the next Attorney General of…President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, has moved a step closer to becoming the next Attorney General of the United States after securing approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee.Read more
5. PDP loses bid to unseat Benue lawmaker for defecting to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost a suit in its bid to unseat a Benue State House of Assembly member, Anthony Attah, representing Okpokwu Constituency, of his seat following his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more
6.Nigeria emerges West Africa’s digital powerhouse, says Tijani, unveils AI, cybersecurity drive
Nigeria has consolidated its position as the leading digital economy in West Africa, with the Federal Government declaring that the country’s expanding digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence capabilities and cybersecurity initiatives must now form a central pillar of its foreign policy.Read more
7. Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for Armed Forces personnel
President Bola Tinubu has approved a substantial upward review of salaries for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with personnel set to receive pay increases ranging from 30 to 80 per cent under a new remuneration package scheduled to take effect from September 1, 2026.Read more
8. Police nab two suspects over abduction of military recruits in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two men allegedly connected to the kidnapping of three newly graduated military recruits who were abducted along the Anka/Bukuyum Road in Zamfara State.Read more
9. Wike says senior lawyers who saw Rivers as cash cow advised Fubara to fight him
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has again delved into the political crisis that almost tore Rivers State apart, as he and his predecessor went head to head for control of the state.Read more
10. Police launch probe into AIG Moshood Jimoh over VeryDarkMan’s corruption claims
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it has commenced an internal investigation into the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Moshood Jimoh, following corruption allegations made by social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).Read more
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