The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Tuesday, August 5

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country.

1. No government can solve all Nigerian – Wike problems

Federal Capital Region Minister, Nyesom Wike, said on Monday that the current government made efforts to improve the quality of life in the country. Read more

2. Gov Adeleke denies the expenditure of N3.1BN for travel

The Governor of the State of Osun, Ademola Adeleke, has denied the claim that his government spent N3.1 billion for domestic and international trips in six months. Read more

3. The Lagos government urges trade unions to end unlimited strikes

The Lagos state government has appealed to the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of all staff unions at Lagos State University (Lasu) to cancel the ongoing unlimited strikes.

4. WAEC Release 2025 Wassce Results, Urge students to check online

The West African Inspection Board (WAEC) has officially released the results of the West African senior school certificate examination 2025 (Wassce) for school candidates. Read more

5. Inec warns politicians, said that in early 2027 the campaign violated the law of the election

The Independent National Election Commission (Inec) has issued a strong warning to the political parties and individuals involved in the premature campaign before the 2027 General Election, describing the action as illegal and contrary to the provisions of the Election Law.

Also read: Inec warns politicians, saying the early 2027 campaign violates the Election Law

6. Falana challenges the promise of one term Peter Obi, asking, “What do you want to do there?”

Nigerian senior advocate and a prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, have rejected the promise of the Labor Party President Peter Obi to serve only one term if elected in 2027, insisting that promising limited ownership is not by itself is a convincing vision for national transformation. Read more

7. Ojulari, NNPCL Gceo urged Nigeria, Africa to map independent paths in global energy transitions

In the midst of an increase in the resignation report forced, Bayo Ojulari, Head of Executive Group Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has asked Nigeria and other African countries to map their direction in global energy transitions by embracing technology, building cross-border alliances, and investing in human resource development. Bread More

8. Trump threatens a higher tariff in India over the Russian oil trade

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to significantly increase the tariff of Indian goods, accused New Delhi of getting a profit from the import of large-scale Russian oil in the middle of the war in Ukraine. Read more

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The popular Nigeria rapper Olamide, widely known as “Badoo,” has given a reason for his decision to stop eating Amala and other heavy traditional dishes. Read more

10. The troops eliminated 17 terrorists, relieve 14 bombs in the large northeast offensive

The Hadin Kai Operations Forces (OPHK) have recorded the success of the major battlefield, killing 17 boko fighters of Haram and Iswap and safely eases 14 Improvisation Explosive Devices (IEDs) during a series of operations that sweep throughout Borno and part of the State of Adamawa.