Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. Fubara withdraws from Rivers APC governorship primary
The Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday evening announced his withdrawal from the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.Read more
2. Oloyede out as JAMB registrar, as Tinubu appoints 40-yr-old Prof Aina to take over
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).Read more
3. Kingsley Chinda picks APC. governorship ticket in Rivers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday declared Kingsley Chinda as its governorship candidate in the 2027 general elections in Rivers State.Read more
4. Labour Party petitions police, DSS over alleged illegal distribution of nomination forms
The Labour Party has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged illegal distribution of nomination forms by a former national chairman of the party, Julius Abure.Read more
5. ANALYSIS: Nigeria’s economy may not survive on invisible budgets, manufactured statistics
Nigerians should gear up to start seeking accountability from those in power because the country is gradually entering one of the most dangerous phases in its economic history.Read more
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6. After terror attacks, Gov Makinde signs executive order on vigilante, security groups
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has signed into law an Executive Order 001 of 2026 on the Regulation of Associations, Groups and Organisations offering Security and Allied Services in the state.Read more
7. APC aspirant who lost primary goes around town raining curses on party (Video)
An aspirant vying for the Oyo State House of Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC) Segun Olaleye, aka Radical has taken his disappoinment to another level, after he lost in the primary election.Read more
8. NSCDC arrests 7 for illegal blasting in Ondo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested seven suspects for illegal blasting activities in Ondo State.Read more
9. Arsenal looking for first Champions League trophy over PSG
While many eyes are starting to look towards this summer’s World Cup, there are still major club trophies to be decided. The biggest of these is the UEFA Champions League Final, taking place on Saturday 30th May at Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary.Read more
10. Ronaldo wins first league title in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr cruised to a 4-1 victory over Damac on Thursday to secure the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the season.Read more
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