Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. Bandits invade Kogi school, kill 6-yr-old, three others
A large number of bandits on Wednesday invaded the Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State and killed a number of people.Read more
2. Obi laments more borrowings amid increased revenue
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to provide a detailed explanation of why the country keeps borrowing money, despite claims of increased revenue.Read more
3. Akume says Atiku endorsed North-South power rotation after June 12 crisis
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar played a role in the political consensus that led to the adoption of Nigeria’s rotational presidency arrangement following the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993 election.Read more
4. Gumi defends Ibadan visit, says no one can restrict his movement across Nigeria
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has responded to lingering criticism surrounding his visit to Ibadan last year, insisting that he has every constitutional right to travel freely across the country.Read more
5. PRP presents certificate of return to Donald Duke
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) on Wednesday issued certificates of return to its presidential candidate, Donald Duke, and others who triumphed at the party’s recent primaries.Read more
6. ‘No money missing,’ ex-NNPCL official reacts to claim on unaccounted N210tr
A former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Umar Ajiya, said on Wednesday no money was missing in the company.Read more
7. Nigeria’s trade balance soars to N7.55tn as imports shrink, exports edge higher
Nigeria recorded a substantial improvement in its externa trade position during the first quarter of 2026, with the country’s trade surplus almost doubling compared to the same period last year, according to newly released data from the National Bureau of Statistics.Read more
8. Court dismisses cybercrime case against 24 foreigners
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday struck out the cybercrime case against the remaining 24 foreigners arraigned by the police.Read more
9. Super Eagles lose to Ronaldo’s Portugal in friendly
Nigeria’s Super Eagles fell to a 2-1 defeat in their international friendly against Portugal on Wednesday night.Read more
10. Nigeria fights for honours at 2026 Africa Chess Championship
Nigeria will be among contenders when Africa’s finest chess players converge in Botswana for the 2026 African Individual Chess Championships scheduled for June 18-27 at the Debswana Jwaneng Mine.Read more
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