Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Lured Abroad, Sold Into Slavery: The hidden reality of Nigerian women in trafficking rings
In Nigeria, young women are being deceived and lured to Arabian countries with promises of securing them promising jobs. However, upon arrival, the narrative changes.Read more
2. Katsina governor, Radda, talks tough as ex- defence spokesman dies in kidnappers’ den
The Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda has again vowed to ensure that bandits, kidnappers and other criminals in the state will face the wrath of the law.Read more
3. Registered voters can still vote without PVC –INEC boss, Amupitan
National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has disclosed that registered voters who lose, damage or misplace their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can still vote in the forthcoming elections in the country.Read more
4. A legislature that cannot say no is a ceremonial body —Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that a legislative body that cannot say no to the executive arm is nothing but a ceremonial body, a situation he said, undermines Nigeria’s democracy and national stability.Read more
5. Court orders arrest of PDP Enugu guber candidate over alleged certificate forgery
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an order for the arrest of Uche Nnaji, a former minister of innovation, science and technology, who recently emerged as the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in Enugu State for the 2027 elections.Read more
6. No need holding Nnamdi Kanu in prison –Peter Obi
A former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has again made a call for the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group, Nnamdi Kanu.Read more
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