Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. Hayatu-Deen challenges Atiku, Amaechi on ADC ethical commitment
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, to publicly commit to the party’s governance principles and code of ethics, known as the Orange Book.Read more
2. 2027: Abure faction of Labour Party doles out free forms
The Nasarawa State Chapter of the
The Labour Party faction loyal to Julius Abure in Nasarawa State is giving intending aspirants interested in the 2027 general elections, free expression of interest and nomination forms.Read more
3. No plans to change the name Nigeria, abolish Sharia law –Preaidency
The presidency has stated that there is no truth to a viral fake story claiming that President Bola Tinubu seeks to carry out constitutional amendments that will change Nigeria’s name to the United States of Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in the Northern region, among other claims.Read more
4. 25 candidates get ticket to fly APC flag in 2027 (See ful list)
Governorship candidates who will contest under the banner of the rulling All Progressives Congress (APC) have emerged in 25 states across the country, after the conclusion of the party’s governorship primaries on Thursday.Read more
5. PRP reacts to the court judgement nullifying INEC guidelines
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has reacted to the Thursday ruling of the Federal High Court over the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read more
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6. Osun APC under fire over Fadeyi’s treatment in Oyetola-Bashiru supremacy battle
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has come under critism following the outcome of the party’s primary election in the Osun Central Senatorial District.Read more
7. NGX: RT Briscoe tops gainers as investors make N344bn
Investors in the Nigerian equities market gained N344 billion by the close of trading on Friday.Read more
8. DHQ links Oyo school abduction to fleeing terrorists displaced by military operations
The Defence Headquarters has attributed the recent wave of violence and abductions in parts of Oyo State to fleeing members of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorist group who were forced out of their former strongholds by ongoing military offensives across the country.Read more
9. UN mobilises emergency support as Ebola cases spread across Congo, Uganda
The United Nations has intensified efforts to combat the worsening Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, deploying emergency medical supplies, transportation support and humanitarian assistance to affected communities.Read more
10. 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
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