Here are the top stories from across the country today.
1. CPC uncovers two more fake agencies in expanding PFIPC fraud investigation
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered two additional fictitious government agencies as investigations into the alleged activities of the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) continue to unravel what officials described as a sophisticated fraud network.Read more
2. Why we froze Osun govt bank account —EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given reasons for for placing a no debit order in a bank account operated by the Osin State government domiciled with First Bank Plc.Read moee
3. Tinubu clears 3,252 long-serving PTA teachers for federal civil service jobs
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) teachers into the Federal Civil Service, ending years of uncertainty for thousands of educators who have kept classrooms running in Federal Unity Colleges.Read more
4. FACT-CHECK: Viral images claiming over 300 bandits killed in Zamfara are from South Africa
Claim: Social media users are sharing images claiming they show more than 300 bandits killed by the Nigerian military during a special operation in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.Read more
5. PFIPC DG, Adeyemi, rejects Reps plan for closed-door meeting, wants public hearing
The estranged Director-General of the alleged fake government agency, Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) Adeniyi Adeyemi has rejected plans by the House of Representatives committtee to question him in secret.Read more
6. Tinubu intervenes, directs EFCC to remove order freezing Osun govt account
President Bola Tinubu said he has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately proceed to court to vacate the order court order on August 5, 2026, freezing a bank account of the Osun State Government.Read more
7. Seven abducted Ogun polytechnic students regain freedom as security forces arrest two suspects
All seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, who were kidnapped by gunmen in Ogun State last week have regained their freedom following a coordinated rescue operation involving multiple security agencies.Read more
8. WAFCON: Super Falcons beat Egypt to reach quarter finals
The Super Falcons of Nigeria on Wednesday night booked a spot in the quarter final stage at the women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026 competition in Morocco by beating Egypt 6-2.Read more
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