Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Police arrest self-styled presidential council DG Adeyemi after court issues bench warrant
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his arrest for failing to appear in court over allegations of forgery, conspiracy and impersonation.Read more
2. Senate honours fallen security personnel in Oyo rescue mission, seeks full benefits for families
The Senate on Tuesday identified three security operatives who lost their lives and another who sustained injuries during the military…The Senate on Tuesday identified three security operatives who lost their lives and another who sustained injuries during the military operation that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity.Read more
3. Nigeria, US renew defence partnership to strengthen counter-terrorism, regional security
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding defence cooperation as both countries intensify efforts to combat terrorism, violent extremism and other evolving security threats across West Africa and the continent.Read more
4. Appeal Court reserves verdict on ADC, four other parties’ challenge against deregistration order
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment in the appeals filed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) against a Federal High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister them.Read more
5. Superb Spain defeat France to reach World Cup final
Spain have reached the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 2-0 in a thrilling encounter in Dallas on Tuesday night.Read more
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