Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. El-Rufai in troubled waters as Kaduna SDP disowns ex-gov’s membership of party
The Kaduna State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has distanced itself from former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, stating that he is not a recognized member of the party in the state.Read more
2. Security agencies counter Kano gov, halt Kano Sallah Durbar amidst emirship tensions
Nigerian security agencies have imposed a ban on the traditional Sallah Durbar procession in Kano, marking the end of Ramadan fasting, citing concerns over potential clashes arising from the ongoing emirship dispute.Read more
3. Achimugu’s investigations no connection to Atiku, Sanwo-Olu – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Friday night its investigation into a socialite, Ms. Aisha Achimugu is not politically motivated.Read more
4. Tinubu orders manhunt for hunters’ killers in Edo
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of travelling hunters in Edo State.Read more
5. ‘Infantile remarks – Presidency tackles Atiku over claims on EFCC, Sanwo-Olu
The presidency has dismissed a claim by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he was investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over unsubstantiated financial dealings with the Lagos State government.Read more
6. Akpabio boasts Kano already secured for APC ahead of 2027 elections
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, declared on Friday that Kano State has been secured for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.Read more
7. IMF urges Nigerian govt to focus on vulnerable populations in efforts to stabilise economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday urged the Nigerian government to accompany its economic stabilisation policies with targeted social welfare programmes to support the most vulnerable populations in the country.Read more
8. Police debunks report of abduction in Lagos
The Lagos State police command has described as fake and recycled a report about increased kidnapping along the Gbagada Expressway in the state.Read more
9. Another deadly bandit leader, Kachallah Isuhu, eliminated by rival gang
Another deadly bandit leader identified as Kachallah Dan Isuhu, has been reportedly eliminated by a rival gang in a shootout, which has brought an end to his long years of terror across Zamfara, Katsina, and parts of Kaduna State.Read more
10. Actor Hank Anuku claims some of his colleagues are jealous, involved in diabolism
Actor Hank Anuku has told those who care to listen that some of his colleagues in the Nigerian movie industry dubbed Nollywood are jealous, envious, and involved in diabolism.Read more