Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Akpabio forces judge to step aside from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s case
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from hearing the suit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, citing a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio that challenged his impartiality.Read more
2. 2027: Ex-LP campaign DG, Osuntokun expresses doubt opposition coalition against Tinubu will work
A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Mr. Akin Osuntokun, on Tuesday expressed doubt that the coalition by some political leaders to sack President Bola Tinubu in 2027 would work.Read more
3. Orbih threatens to arrest members of Edo PDP caretaker committee appointed by Obaseki
The Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in South-South, Chief Dan Orbih, has threatened to arrest individuals impersonating as members of the party’s Caretaker Committee in Edo State.
4. Nigeria begins clampdown on irregular migrants on August 1
The Federal Government will begin the clampdown on irregular migrants in the country from August 1.Read more
5. ‘You won’t be able to make comments about Tinubu if democracy has collapsed,’ Presidency replies Obi
The Nigerian Presidency has replied former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi’s comments on the collapse of democracy under President Bola Tinubu, saying he would not be able to stay in Abuja and make such comments if democracy had truly collapsed.Read more
6. Fubara raises alarm over fake pipeline attack videos, cautions against inciting chaos
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, raised concerns over the spread of false reports about pipeline explosions in the state, urging security agencies to investigate and apprehend those responsible for the misinformation.Read more
7. Nigeria, OECD partner to curb illicit financial flows
The Ministry of Finance has announced a strategic collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to curb illicit financial flows and strengthen Nigeria’s economic framework.Read more
8. Defies laws of physics, 2 other ways Musk’s new $13bn Tesla electric plane could be a game changer
American tech billionaire Elon Musk has captured the world’s attention again after years of secret work at Space with the unveiling of his new $13 billion electric plane, which promises to transform the entire air transport industry.Read more
9. NSCDC uncovers illegal crude oil reservoir in Ondo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal crude oil reservoir in Ondo State.Read more
10. Osimhen scores but Zimbabwe condemn Nigeria to fourth draw in W’CupQ
Victor Osimhen was on target again but his goal was not enough to give the Super Eagles of Nigeria victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday.Read more
