Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Rivers crisis is about money sharing, 2027 elections – Amaechi
A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday alleged that the feud between the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, is about the sharing of the state’s funds.
2. FACT-CHECK: Did Nigerian actor, Lateef Adedimeji, open a filling station as Facebook pages claim?
Two Facebook pages claim that Nigerian actor Lateef recently opened a filling station named ADE Gas.
3. Former Rivers HoS denies kidnapping claims as wife insists he’s in danger
The controversy surrounding the resignation of Dr. George Nwaeke, former Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, took another turn on Saturday as he denied claims by his wife, Florence, that he had been kidnapped.
4. Fubara reacts to claims of supporting militants, backing Bauchi gov for 2027 presidency
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly refuted allegations made against him by Dr. George Nwaeke, the former Head of Service, labeling them as false, misleading, and politically driven.
5. Wike slams NBA over opposition to State of Emergency in Rivers
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) for opposing President Bola Tinubu’s proposed declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
6. ‘Numbers without humility is zero,’ Atiku alleges Wike has character deficiency
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, said on Saturday the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has character problem.
7. Tinubu assents to Investments and Securities Act 2025
President Bola Tinubu had given assent to the the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, which repeals the Investments and Securities Act No. 29 of 2007.
8. Police reveals no casualties in Onitsha warehouse fire
The Anambra State Police Command has refuted reports of casualties in a fire that engulfed a two-storey building storing textile materials on Ifejika Street, near the Main Market in Onitsha.
9. Police arraigns woman over death of Bumpa co-founder
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned one Abiola Odutayo over the death of Bumpa co-founder, Adetunji Opayele aka Teejay.
10. Bayern extend lead at top of Bundesliga with St. Pauli win
Leroy Sane’s brace helped Bayern Munich secure a win over St Pauli, extending their Bundesliga lead to six points.
