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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Tinubu arrives in China for state visit
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit. Read more
2. SERAP drags Akpabio and Abbas to court for ‘fixing NASS operational costs’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas over their failure to end what the group called “apparently unlawful practices by the National Assembly in setting its allowances and operating expenses, and failure to account for the monthly operating expenses paid to members.”Read more
3. Yoruba group warns coup plotters, insists South-West will secede
The South-West coalition, reportedly comprising over 100 groups under the umbrella of the Yoruba Democratic Movement Alliance (AYDM), has warned those calling for the military to stage a coup and take over President Bola Tinubu’s government to desist from such calls as they are baseless. Read more
4. Afenifere urges Tinubu to save Nigeria from imminent collapse
Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to do everything possible to save the country from imminent collapse. Read more
5. Matawalle vows strong response after bandits seize armoured tank in Zamfara
In response to the escalating violence perpetrated by terrorists and bandits in the North West, particularly in Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi States, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has called for a shift in the military command structure to the North West to address the deteriorating security situation. Read more
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6. Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor, accused the Nigerian government of tolerating selective injustice against the Igbo people.
The chief legal adviser to jailed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has accused the Nigerian government of tolerating what he called selective injustice against the Igbo. Read more
7. NAF eliminates terrorist leader and five members in Kaduna, seizes weapons
Special Forces of the 413 Force Protection Group of the Nigerian Air Force, on Saturday, engaged in a gun battle with notorious terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and five of his gang members along Sabon-Birni Road in Kaduna. All six terrorists were killed in the operation.Read more
8. Rejected in S’Africa, Miss Chidinma Adetshina wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 crown
Nigerian beauty pageant Miss Chidinma Adetshina was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 at the annual pageant’s grand finale in Lagos on Saturday, August 31. Read more
9. LP issues 72-hour ultimatum to Obi and Otti to cancel NEC meeting
The Labour Party (LP) has given a 72-hour ultimatum to its 2023 Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor Alex Otti to withdraw their notices on the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. Read more
10. We all make mistakes, Ighalo backs Osimhen over Napoli situation
Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has backed Victor Osimhen as he battles to come back stronger following the unfortunate drama surrounding his move from Napoli. Read more
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