Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday 7 July

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. ICPC recovered N5.8 billion from criminals in 6 months

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) says it has recovered N5.79 billion from corruptors in the first half of 2026.Read more

2. Nigeria to evacuate another group from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks

The Nigerian government said on Tuesday it would evacuate a number of its citizens from South Africa following a new wave of xenophobic attacks against other Africans in the country.Read more

3. Tinubu introduced an AI-based security strategy, and promised to strengthen the Army to face emerging threats

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to deploying artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture, saying innovation will play a critical role in tackling terrorism, insurgency and other growing threats.Read more

4. Jonathan denied reports that he was offered N50 billion to split Obi’s votes in the southern region

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied reports that he was offered N500 billion to contest the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi and split the South-South vote in the upcoming 2027 elections.Read more

5. The ADC appointed an interim committee after dissolving the Kano State executive

The national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dissolved the party’s executive committee in Kano State and inaugurated an interim committee to manage its affairs pending the emergence of new leadership.Read more

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6. FG pays ₦358.3 billion to reduce electricity tariffs in first quarter of 2026 — NERC

The Federal Government is spending ₦358.32 billion on electricity subsidies between January and March 2026 to offset the gap between the actual cost of electricity generation and the tariff paid by consumers, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed.Read more

7. 17 passengers escaped death because the driver had a seizure on the third land bridge

Seventeen passengers escaped being thrown into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Sunday after the driver of the bus they were traveling in suffered a seizure behind the wheel.Read more

8. Kano police seized 81 vehicles in a crackdown on vandalized and hidden number plates

The Kano State Police Command has intensified enforcement against vehicles operating with hidden, damaged or missing number plates, seizing 81 vehicles during a statewide operation aimed at strengthening security and curbing criminal activities.Read more

9. At 41 years old, I’m not the player I used to be, but… –C. Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday admitted that he is not the player he used to be, but noted that he has given his best, and is still giving his best in the game.Read more

10. Merino’s late winner helped Spain knock Portugal out of the World Cup

Spain have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup after they beat Portugal 1-0 in a tight round of 16 match on Monday night.Read in full