Here are the top stories from across the country
1. HURIWA warns against politicizing Nigeria’s insecurity situation
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has warned against what it described as the politicisation of insecurity in the country, warning that the lives of citizens must not be treated as instruments of political communication or propaganda.Read more
2. Crisis in IPOB, as factions issue directives over suspension of leader, Nnamdi Kanu
The Directorate of State (DoS) of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the indefinite suspension of the Office of the Leader of IPOB and the position of Director of Radio Biafra, both of which were previously occupied by Nnamdi Kanu.Read more
3. FG weighs plan to embed journalists with troops to boost transparency in security operations
The Federal Government is considering a policy that would permit journalists to accompany military personnel on selected operations as part of efforts to strengthen public understanding of Nigeria’s security challenges and improve the quality of conflict reporting.Read more
4. Court sentences terrorist kigpin’s mother, sister to 40 years each for aiding insurgency
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced the mother and sister of notorious terrorist commander Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo to 40 years imprisonment each after they admitted to supporting his terrorist operations.Read more
5. IGP appoints new police spokesman, replaces placid after brief tenure
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has named CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer, bringing an end to the three-month tenure of DCP Anthony Okon Placid as the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force.Read more
6. Tinubu retains Customs boss Adeniyi until February 2027
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an additional six-month tenure for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, extending his stay in office beyond the end of his current term.Read more
7. Yul Edochie denies blocking Judy Austin’s ex-husband from seeing his kids
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has replied to allegations made by Emmanuel Obasi, Judy Austin’s ex-husband, claiming he blocked him from visiting his children.Read more
8. EFCC grills ‘prophet’ for alleged N70.3m fraud in Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) say they have commenced investigations into the activities of one self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya (a.k.a Prophet Sunday Koboko), for allegedly defrauding his church members to the tune of N70,391,600.Read more
9. Police raid Ilorin hideouts, nab eight suspected cult members, seize weapons
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cultists and recovered a cache of firearms and dangerous weapons during a series of intelligence-led operations across Ilorin, the state capital.Read more
10. Lawyer dies celebrating Ghana victory against Panama at World Cup
A 26-year-old lawyer Sarah Araba Tettey, has reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while celebrating Ghana’s victory over Panama at the ongoing FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.Read more
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