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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Lekki residents cry as floods hit them every year (Photo)
Residents and visitors to Lagos’ upscale Lekki area have been left in shock after massive flooding hit the peninsula following four days of heavy rains that have isolated the expensive neighbourhood from the rest of the state. Read more
2. IPOB warns politicians in the Southeast region not to sabotage Kanu’s release efforts
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Wednesday warned politicians in the Southeast region against sabotaging ongoing efforts to secure the release of their detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Read more
3. Lagos urges residents to remain calm after floods hit residents following 9 hours of heavy rain
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday appealed to the public to remain calm over the massive flooding that has hit various parts of the state. Read more
4. CAN calls on Nigerian government to improve security in Borno after suicide attacks
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to beef up security in Borno State, and the country as a whole following recent attacks in the state. Read more
5. Yakubu Dogara reveals his allowance as Speaker of the House of Representatives is 25 million, salary is N400 thousand
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, stated on Wednesday that his total allowance during his tenure as Speaker was N25 million, while his salary was N400,000.Read more
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6. Obasanjo reveals agenda for meeting with governors in Southeast, says Nnamdi Kanu not part of agenda
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has clarified that discussions with the governor of Enugu in the South-East region did not include the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).Read more
7. Nigeria to start collecting 7.5% VAT on crypto transactions on July 8
The Federal Government will begin collecting a 7.5 percent Value Added Tax on all cryptocurrency transactions starting July 8. Read more
8. Tinubu appoints consumer credit company board
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Uzoma Nwagba as Managing Director of the Consumer Credit Corporation of Nigeria (CREDICORP).Read more
9. Lagos State Electoral Commission orders trial of 4 officials for unprofessional conduct
Lagos State Commissioner of Police Adegoke Fayoade has ordered the trial of four police officers for unprofessional conduct. Read more
10. Finidi takes over Rivers Utd after leaving Super Eagles role
Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has been appointed manager of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Rivers United.Read more
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