Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Binance official names Nigerian lawmakers who allegedly demanded $150m bribe for his freedom
The controversy surrounding the detention of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria has taken a dramatic turn, as he has publicly accused three Nigerian lawmakers of demanding a $150 million bribe in exchange for his freedom.Read more
2. Nigeria dismisses Binance executive’s claim on demand for $150m bribe by lawmakers
The Federal Government has dismissed claims by Tigran Gambaryan, the executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance Holdings Limited, who was detained by security agencies in 2024 on charges.Read more
3. CBN assures Keystone Bank’s customers of funds safety
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured customers of Keystone Bank Limited of the safety of their funds.Read more
4. Canadian High Commission speaks on visa denial to CDS, others
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria has finally spoken out on the controversy that trailed its decision to deny visas to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa, and other top Nigerian senior officials by the Canadian Embassy to attend an event to honour war veterans in Canada.Read more
5. UNIZIK expels student for assaulting lecturer in viral TikTok clash
At the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, a female student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, was on Friday expelled for attacking a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, in a confrontation that has sparked widespread reactions both on and off campus.Read more
6. ECOWAS Court dismisses Ivorian’s suit seeking compensation from West African leaders
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court on Friday dismissed a suit filed by an Ivorian citizen, Zadi Philipe, seeking damages for losses suffered from sanctions imposed on Mali by the sub-regional bloc in 2022.Read more
7. US Congressman accuses USAID of funding Boko Haram, other terror groups
U.S. Congressman Scott Perry has made explosive allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram.Read more
8. Anambra govt suspends health worker for refusing to attend to pregnant woman
The Anambra State government has suspended a health worker, Mrs. Njideka Ezeihejiofor, for refusing to attend to a pregnant woman in the state.Read more
9. 23 dead, 48 injured in Kano auto crash
At least 23 persons died in an auto crash under the Muhammadu Buhari Flyover at Hotoro-Kano Road on Thursday.Read more
10. Brighton thrash Chelsea 3-0 in Premier League
Brighton made a light walk of Chelsea on Friday night as they secured a commanding 3-0 victory over the Blues at the Amex Stadium.Read more