Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. ‘Refer Nigeria to Security Council over abductions, killings,’ SERAP urges UN chief
SERAP has urged UN Secretary-General António Guterres “to urgently invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter and bring Nigeria’s escalating insecurity—marked by mass abductions, killings, attacks on civilians, mass displacement, and other grave human rights violations—to the attention of the UN Security Council.”Read more
2. Ex-minister, Tuggar, clarifies comment on Tinubu
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has clarifies comments he reportedly made about President Bola Tinubu’s policies, saying he did not criticise or question the President as misrepresented in some reports.Read more
3. Wike says Rivers coalition yet to pick 2027 governorship candidate
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that no governorship candidate has been chosen by the political alliance known as the “Rainbow Coalition” in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that the eventual flag bearer will emerge through a collective decision of the coalition partners.Read more
4. Disu raises alarm over unregulated police videos, warns against misleading online content
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has cautioned Nigerians against the indiscriminate recording and circulation of videos involving police officers, warning that the growing trend could compromise security operations, spread misinformation and negatively affect personnel carrying out their duties.Read more
5. Lagos APC candidates meet Tinubu
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday led the All Progressives Congress (APC).House of Assembly flag bearers and party leaders on a traditional Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu at his residence in the Ikoyi area of the state.Read more
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6. NECA: Economic reforms showing promise, but businesses yet to feel full benefits
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has said that despite signs of progress arising from the Federal Government’s economic reforms, many businesses across the country have yet to experience the full advantages expected from the policy changes.Read more
7. Meta eyes AI wearables boom with new smart pendant in development
Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered pendant that could begin testing within the next year, signaling the company’s continued push into the rapidly evolving wearable technology market.Read more
8. Ebola outbreak escalates as Africa CDC reports over 1,100 suspected cases in DR Congo, Uganda
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised fresh concerns over the growing Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, revealing that more than 1,100 suspected infections are currently under investigation across the two countries.Read more
9. Iran rejects trust in Washington as nuclear deal talks face fresh uncertainty
Efforts to secure a breakthrough between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme have encountered renewed obstacles, with Iranian officials openly questioning Washington’s credibility and warning that no agreement would be accepted unless the country’s interests are fully protected.Read more
10. Davido distances self from City Boy Movement amid backlash
Afrobeats star Davido has pushed back against claims linking him to the pro-Tinubu City Boy Movement, insisting he has no affiliation with the group despite his friendship with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.Read more
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