Here are the top stories from across the country
1. No Nigerian willing to leave South Africa will be left behind —Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has promised that every Nigerian wishing to leave South Africa would be evacuated.Read more
2. Iyabo Obasanjo returns to PDP, clinches senatorial ticket
Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo was on Wednesday formally received into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State following her recent defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more
3. FACT CHECK: How true is video claiming terrorists going to retaliate attacks on Fulanis in Kwara
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The Fulani terrorists are heading to Ilesha in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State to avenge the killing of Fulani people after youths attacked a Fulani community in the locality.Read more
4. Democracy under siege as Afenifere raises alarm over escalating insecurity
Nigeria’s foremost pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation across the country, warning that the surge in kidnappings, banditry and violent attacks poses a serious threat to the nation’s democratic stability.Read more
5. Oyo Assembly shelves anniversary celebrations over insecurity challenges
The Oyo State House of Assembly has put off any elaborate plans to celebrate its third year anniversary due to growing security concerns in the state.Read more
6. DSS rejects foreign funding for proposed security trust fund, warns of national security risks
The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned lawmakers against allowing foreign organisations to contribute financially to a proposed Security Trust Fund for the agency, arguing that such arrangements could compromise intelligence operations, weaken institutional independence and expose sensitive national security activities to outside influence.Read more
7. Ogun cracks down on school graduation ceremonies, end-of-term parties
The Ogun State Government has outlawed graduation ceremonies and end-of-session celebrations in both public and private schools across the state, citing concerns over the growing financial burden such events impose on parents and guardians.Read more
8. Khamenei explains backing for US peace accord despite personal reservations
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has disclosed that he authorised the recently signed agreement between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, even though he initially held reservations about the arrangement.Read more
9. How African teams have fared so far at 2026 World Cup
All 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have played their first matches, and gotten fully initiated into the long-awaited biggest football tournament in the history of the sport.Read more
10. WORLD CUP: South Africa captain, Williams, begs Africans to support his team
Ronwen Williams the starting goalkeeper and captain of the South Africa national football team, Bafana Bafana, has begged other African nations to put their set aside their grudges and support his country at the ongoing FIFA World Cup competition.Read more
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