Here are the top stories from across the country
1. US blacklists Nigerian, three Local firms over alleged ISIS financing network
The United States government has named a Nigerian citizen and three Nigeria-based companies among individuals and businesses newly sanctioned for allegedly facilitating financial transactions linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).Read more
2. State police move gains momentum as Tinubu forwards constitutional amendment to Senate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a significant step toward restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture by transmitting a constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police to the Senate for legislative consideration.Read more
3. Presidency goes after Obi for asking Tinubu to resign
The presidency has come down hard on former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi for asking President Bola Tinubu to follow the example of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmed and resign from his position.Read more
4. FACT-CHECK: How authentic is the photo showing bandit leader, Bello Turji, wearing a military grade night vision goggle?
Claim: A viral image, circulating on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and other social media platforms allegedly shows notorious bandit leader Bello Turji wearing a military helmet fitted with LIT Gen2+ High-Visibility Head-Mounted Night Vision Goggles (NVGs).Read more
5. Ex-Gov Okowa visits EFCC amid ongoing probe of alleged financial misconduct
Former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, was at the Lagos Directorate 1 office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.Read more
6. State police debate put on hold as Senate mourns Rep Yaya Tongo
Plans by the Senate to commence deliberations on the proposed State Police Bill suffered an unexpected setback on Tuesday after lawmakers suspended all proceedings at an emergency plenary session in honour of late House of Representatives member, Hon. Yaya Tongo.Read more
7. No crisis in APC, Dep Sen President disagrees with lawmaker who dumped party for ADC
Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau on Tuesday disagreed with Garba Maidoki, Senator representing Kebbi south, who cited the internal crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as his reason for leaving the party.Read more
8. Plateau Violence: IGP orders massive security reinforcement after deadly Bokkos attack
The Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu, has intensified security operations in Plateau State following the deadly assault on Kawel community in Bokkos Local Government Area, an attack that left at least 20 people dead and heightened fears of renewed violence in the region.Read more
9. Oyo police debunk helicopter relocation rumour, intensify search for abducted pupils, teachers
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating online that schoolchildren and teachers abducted from communities in Orire Local Government Area were transported to Kaduna State by helicopter, describing the claim as false and unsupported by any credible evidence.Read more
10. Ronaldo makes World Cup history with brace against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to score in six different World Cups after he netted a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup.Read more
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