Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. From General to Toddler; no Nigerian is safe,’ PRP lamented persistent insecurity
The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) condemns the persistent situation of insecurity in the country and regrets that no Nigerian feels safe wherever they are.Read more
2. If elections were held ten times, Tinubu would still beat Obi, Atiku
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose stated that other presidential candidates such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi are no match for President Bola Tinubu when it comes to elections in Nigeria.Read more
3. Oyo Assembly rules out ransom talks, demands stronger security measures over school kidnapping crisis
The Oyo State House of Assembly firmly rejected calls for negotiations with the gunmen responsible for the mass kidnapping of teachers and schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area, and insisted that security agencies must intensify rescue operations to ensure the freedom of the victims.Read more
4. Police question Wike’s aide, detain INEC official over alleged voter data leak
Police officers have reportedly interrogated Lere Olayinka, assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, and detained an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged leak of voter registration records.Read more
5. NGX:MC Nichols tops losers as investors lose ₦58 billion
Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost another N58 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows…Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost another N58 billion at the close of trading on Thursday.Read more
6. From Libya to Nigeria: The UN deplores the movement of weapons by terrorists
The UN says a number of weapons looted during the Libyan conflict in 2011 have ended up in the hands of extremist groups in Nigeria.Read more
7. Emir Sanusi dismissed the Kano village head because of land extortion
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has dismissed the Head of Rikadawa Village, in Madobi Local Government Area, Malam Rabi’u Yusuf, for alleged involvement in land extortion.Read more
8. The court rejected Sowore’s request to postpone the cyberbullying trial
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday refused to grant the request of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, to postpone his trial in the cyber-bullying case until after the upcoming court holiday.Read more
9. Police refute claims of release of kidnapped Oyo students and teachers
The Oyo State Police Command has denied claims on social media about the release of kidnapped pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of the state.Read more
10. Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram logistics supplier in Borno
Operation HADIN KAI troops have arrested several suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno State.Read more
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