Here are the top stories from across the country today.
1. 2027: ‘It’s fight to finish’, Tinubu tells opposition
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that anyone seeking to unseat him in the 2027 elections must be prepared to “wrestle” him to the finish.Read more
2. US halts visa processing in Abuja embassy, 15 other African countries
The United States of America has announced a stop to routine visa processing at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic missions across Africa from August 1, 2026.Read more
3. Osun govt kicks as police confirm raid on SSG’s house; cash, voters’ register, PVCs, discovered
The OSUN State government has kicked against what it said was an illegal raid on the house of the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, even as the State Police Command confirmed the development.Read more
4. INEC assures Nigerians every vote will count in 2027
The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians that every vote will count in the 2027 general elections, even as it said it was commited to strengthening the country’s democratic process.Read more
5. “Fight terrorists, kidnappers not opposition”, ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his declaration that he is prepared to “fight to the finish” politically, urging him instead to focus on tackling terrorism, banditry and other security challenges facing the country.Read more
6. Atiku tells Tinubu to confront governance failures, not opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, described President Tinubu as “a drowning man” attempting to deflect attention from his administration’s performance with political rhetoric.Read more
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