Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Like Obi, ex-Gov Udenwa threatens to sue Kenneth Okonkwo, demands N5bn
Former Imo State Governor, Achike Udenwa, has threatened to sue a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC) Kenneth Okonkwo to court over alleged defamatory remarks made during a television programme.Read more
2. Heavily armed bandits handover body of late kidnapped general for burial
Heavily armed bandits on Saturday handed over the body of late General Rabe who died earlier in their custody.Read more
3. SERAP Sues NNPCL Over ‘Failure to Account for ₦5.9 Billion Rebranding Cost’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.”Read more
4. Gunmen abduct Ondo village head, shoot wife
Unknown gunmen have attacked the residence of the traditional ruler of Ode Oriya in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Adeniyi Adelana, and taken him away.Read more
5. Ondo Amotekun sweeps across state, arrests 97 over kidnapping, robbery, grazing offences
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, has announced the arrest of 97 suspects linked to various criminal activities across the state during a two-week security operation.Read more
6. Benue Boat Tragedy: 11 feared dead as burial return journey ends in disaster
At least 11 people, including a pregnant woman and six children, are feared to have lost their lives after a boat carrying mourners overturned on the River Benue in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.Read more
7. Thierry Henry clarifies comment saying ‘Nigeria is bad luck’ (Video)
Former Arsenal star, Thierry Henry has apologized to Nigerians for a comment credited to him, that he labeled the Nigerian Super Eagles short as ‘bad luck’.Read more
8. Osimhen may be on his way to Real Madrid
Reports coming in from Turkey suggest that 2023 Africa Player of The Year, Victor Osimhen could be on his way to Real Madrid this summer.Read more
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