Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Atiku, Adeleke affected, as court orders INEC to deregister ADC, Accord, others
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and others from participating in the 2027 general elections over alleged constitutional breaches.Read more
2. Army, Air Force rescue wife of former defence spokesman after weeks in bandits’ captivity
The Nigerian military has successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, following weeks in the custody of armed bandits who abducted the couple in Katsina State.Read more
3. Akpabio is afraid of anything that has to do with me —Oshiomhole
The Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is paranoid of anything that has to do with him in the Senate.Read more
4. Adeleke rejects court ruling dissolving Accord Party, alleges breach of Appeal Court directive
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has challenged the Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of five political parties, insisting that the ruling was delivered in defiance of an existing directive issued by the Court of Appeal.Read more
5. Nigeria’s inflation rate rises for third time to 15.93% in May ‘26
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.93 per cent in May 2026, marking the third consecutive monthly increase in the annual inflation rate as food prices continued to pressure household budgets despite a slowdown in the pace of monthly price increases.Read more
6. Police deploy ICT tools to secure release of abducted Oyo school children
The Nigeria Police Force has intensified efforts to secure the freedom of dozens of teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with authorities confirming that advanced information and communication technology is now being used to track and rescue the victims.Read more
7. ICPC backs sale of crime-linked assets, says measure will deter offenders
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has endorsed the public disposal of assets recovered from criminal activities, describing the practice as a powerful strategy for discouraging crime and ensuring that illicit gains are returned for public benefit.Read more
8. Kwara ADC condemns deregistration verdict, alleges plot to cripple opposition ahead of 2027
The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly rejected the Federal High Court judgment ordering its deregistration alongside four other political parties, describing the ruling as a threat to democratic plurality and an attempt to weaken opposition voices ahead of the 2027 general elections.Read more
9. UK to ban social media use for children under 16
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that a total ban on social media for children under 16 years was underway, saying that such platforms are “making children unhappy”.Read more
10. World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw
Debutants Cape Verde have made a strong statement at the 2026 World Cup after they held heavyweight Spain to a goalless draw in their Group H opener on Monday.Read more
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