Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Jonathan condemns Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers officials, calls it a threat to Nigeria’s image
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that such actions could tarnish Nigeria’s global image and undermine democratic principles.Read more
2. NNPP defends Wike, says Rivers crisis not his fault
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has addressed concerns over the role of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike in the crisis engulfing Rivers State which culminated in the declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu.Read more
3. Wike’s aide attacks Bode George over comment on FCT Minister, PDP secretariat
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticisms from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Bode George over the revocation of the party’s national secretariat land title in Abuja.Read more
4. SDP chieftain, Adebayo, rules out merger with APC, others
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, on Saturday ruled out merger with the All Progressives Congress (APC) or other parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.Read more
5. Nigeria Governors’ Forum gives reason for neutral position on Rivers emergency rule
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said on Saturday it has not taken a position on the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State.Read more
6. Nnamdi Kanu’s wife explains courtroom apology, cites legal strategy
The wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mrs. Uchechi Kanu, has clarified the reasons behind her husband’s recent apology in court, stating that it was a necessary legal strategy to facilitate his defense.Read more
7. Nigerian govt pledges review as manufacturers decry new financial reporting fees
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) on Friday, responded to growing concerns from Nigeria’s manufacturing sector regarding the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) Amendment Act, which introduces cumulative annual charges on non-listed companies.Read more
8. Nigeria’s Balancing Act: Between embracing digital finance and crack down on Binance
The Nigerian government, in a paradoxical move, is reaffirming its openness to cryptocurrency firms even as it wages a legal battle against Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, over alleged economic losses amounting to $80 billion.Read more
9. Germany closes embassy in South Sudan as fighting rages
Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan over the worsening conflict in the East African country.Read more
10. Police arrests 8 secondary school students for alleged cultism in Ogun
Police operatives in Ogun have arrested eight secondary school students for alleged involvement in secret cult activities at Ifo High School in the state.Read more