Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. IGP to oversee 2027 elections, as AGF insists his tenure legal despite retirement age
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has reaffirmed the legality of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun’s continued stay in office, despite reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.Read more
2. Peter Obi fires back at Bisi Akande over #EndSARS claims
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Thursday strongly condemned ex-Osun State governor Bisi Akande for alleging that the 2020 #EndSARS protests were orchestrated by Obi’s supporters, the Obidient Movement, to derail Bola Tinubu’s presidential ambition.Read more
3. Ned Nwoko finally dumps PDP for APC in Delta
The Senator representing Delta North District at the National Assembly, Chinedu (Ned) Nwoko, has formally switched from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more
4. UN agency reveals criminals make $400bn annually from drug trafficking in Sahel, Lake Chad regions
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said on Friday criminals in countries in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions generate an estimated $400 billion annually from drug trafficking.Read more
5. Bode George counsels PDP on how to avoid ‘disaster’ in 2027
The former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, warned on Friday that the 2027 elections would be disastrous for the former ruling party unless its leaders unite and wield the big stick on characters bent on pulling down the structure.Read more
6. PDP governors urge NWC to hold NEC meeting March 13
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors on Friday urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to shift its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to March 13.Read more
7. AfDB partners AXIAN Telecom to accelerate digital access in nine African countries
The African Development Bank has approved a $160 million senior corporate loan to support AXIAN Telecom to expand digital access and financial inclusion in nine African countries.Read more
8. WHO confirms outbreak of virus from ‘Ebola family’ in Uganda
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda.Read more
9. Two arrested for stealing 85 goats, sheep in Gombe
Police operatives in Gombe have arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing 57 goats and 28 sheep in the state.Read more
10. Tems explains decision to cancel upcoming show in Rwanda
Talented Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known in music circles as Tems, has explained why she has decided to cancel her upcoming show in Rwanda.Read more
