Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Historic security reform in Senate as lawmakers approve state police framework
Nigeria moved closer to restructuring its policing system on Wednesday after the Senate approved a constitutional amendment bill that would pave the way for the creation of state police services across the country.Read more
2. Despite documented speech, Onanuga insists Tinubu never told Nigerians to drop him if he failed to improve power supply
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, has described as ‘out of context’ the assertion that President Bola Tinubu told Nigerians he would not seek re-election if he failed to provide constant power supply to the country.Read more
3. Senate unveils safeguards against political misuse of state police powers
As the Senate advances constitutional reforms to establish state police services across Nigeria, lawmakers have moved to allay fears that governors could use the new security structure to intimidate opponents or pursue personal political interests.Read more
4. Again, court bars journalists as ICPC continues its alleged financial fraud suit against ex-Gov El’Rufai
The Federal High Court sitting in the state capital on Wednesday again barred journalist from the courtroom in the ongoing trial of former governor of the state, Nasir El’Rufai.Read more
5. Kwankwaso threatens to sue Primate Ayodele for N10bn over alleged defamatory remarks
Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder and head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Lagos, may find himself in troubled waters if steps are not taken to avert the threat of a N10 billion lawsuit.Read more
6. DSS probes conduct of operatives against Sowore in court
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) has ordered an investigation into the alleged conduct of Service operatives involved in an incident at the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday.Read more
7. Fulani man dares Igboho to come to their part of Oyo State (Video)
A young Fulani man has dared Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemi, also known as Sunday Igboho to come to where they are in Igbeti, Oyo State, that he would not return alive.Read more
8. NDLEA bursts another multi-billion naira meth lab, drugs in Oyo forest, arrests Mexican, others
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have bursted another transnational drug syndicate following the discovery and dismantling of a fortified, industrial-scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel deep within the forest of Tapa Village, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State.Read more
9. Charly Boy gives tips on lasting marriage after 48 years with one wife
Excentric Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has offered tips on how to keep a marriage going for a long time.Read more
10. Switzerland, Canada through to World Cup knockout round
Switzerland defeated World Cup co-hosts Canada 2-1 in their final group game on Wednesday night to seal top spot in Group B.Read more
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