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Here are the top stories from around the country today.
1. Once again, CBN MPC keeps interest rate at 26.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 26.5 percent for the second time.Read more
2. Nigeria borrows to pay debts, Minister of Finance, Oyedele, explains the increase in national debt
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, explained that the sharp rise in the profile of Nigerian departments was largely due to the depreciation of the naira, and not necessarily due to new borrowings by the Federal Government.Read more
3. Former Governor Fayose appointed REA chairman as Tinubu announced 26 new appointments
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments across 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, appointed as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salaries and Wages Commission.Read more
4. CSO drags Umahi, IGP, Mrs Habila’s father to court over the death of his nurse
Civil Society Organization (CSO), Kwechiri Unity Forum, has dragged the Minister of Public Works, David Umahi, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, and Mary Habila’s father to court over the death of Ms Habila.Read more
5. Defense Minister rubbishes rumors of resignation, threatens legal action after meeting Tinubu
The Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa (retd.), dismissed reports claiming he was resigning from his post, describing the speculation as lies and announcing plans to initiate legal proceedings against those responsible for spreading the news.Read more
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6. NSCDC uncovers alleged fake university in Lagos with 106 students
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, Badagry Area Command, has uncovered an alleged fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.Read more
7. The N1.35 billion Lamido fraud trial saw a fresh delay as the defense lawyer failed to appear at the hearing again
The trial of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, and his two sons over an alleged N1.35 billion fraud suffered another setback on Tuesday after the Federal High Court in Abuja postponed the trial due to the absence of lead defense counsel, Joe Agi (SAN).Read more
8. 13 oil blocks fail to attract investors as FG records 200 bids in 2025 licensing round
The Federal Government has announced that 13 oil and gas blocks offered during the 2025 Licensing Round will be withdrawn from the current bidding process after failing to attract investor interest.Read more
9. Max Air refunded N182m to passengers, NCAA reveals
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revealed that Indigenous airline, Max Air refunded N182 million to 956 passengers in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026. Nigerian Political UpdateRead more
10. Breakdown of what each team got from the $871 million 2026 FIFA World Cup prize money
The just over a month-long 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament was undoubtedly the finest display of footballing artistry the world has seen in some time, and the tournament brought many financial benefits to the participating teams.Read more
