Top stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Monday 6 July

Here are the top stories from across the country

1. SERAP asks Akpabio and Abbas to explain ₦1.3 billion allocation for ‘fictitious presidential council’

SERAP has urged the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to “immediately disclose certified copies of all documents relating to the consideration and approval of the appropriations of over ₦1.3 billion (₦1,302,978,784) to the PFIPC/Council of Presidential Economic Advisors in the 2026 Appropriation Act.”Read more

2. FG rejects claim of ₦8tn off-budget spending, says IMF report misinterpreted

The Federal Government has denied allegations that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 Appropriation Act, and asserted that the claims stem from a misinterpretation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2026 Article IV Consultation Report and do not reflect the country’s actual public finance practices.Read more

3. Nigeria changes stance, sends stern warning to South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Nigeria on Sunday reversed its stance of calm as it sharply escalated its diplomatic response to xenophobic attacks on other Africans in general, and Nigerians in particular living in the country.Read more

4. US will pay ‘very close attention’ to Nigeria’s 2027 elections, congressman says

United States House of Representatives member Riley Moore said President Donald Trump’s administration would be closely watching Nigeria’s 2027 elections, and described the conduct of the elections as a critical issue in Washington’s engagement with Africa’s most populous country.Read more

5. SEC approves KoinKoin, GIGX, Blockvault, and other VASPs for incubation programs

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Koinkoin Global Network Limited, GIGX Technologies, Blockvault Custodian Ltd and six other Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) into the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP).Read more

READ ALSO: Nigerian Army deploys 14,000 new troops trained to strengthen counterterrorism operations

6. The Nigerian Army deployed 14,000 new troops trained to strengthen counterterrorism operations

The Nigerian Army has completed the training of 14,000 new soldiers as part of human resource expansion aimed at strengthening military operations against terrorism, banditry and other security threats across the country.Read more

7. Oyebanji met rescued kidnap victim Eda Oniyo, assured full medical treatment

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has visited the kidnap victims at the Eda Oniyo church at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Ado Ekiti, where they received treatment after being released after spending about 66 days in captivity.Read more

8. Delta police arrest 202 suspects in crackdown on crime hot spots

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 202 suspected offenders in coordinated raids on criminal hideouts, brothels and locations believed to be hubs of illegal drug activities in Asaba metropolitan city.Read more

9. Brazil was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing to Norway

Five-time champions Brazil were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing 2-1 to Norway in their last-16 encounter on Sunday night.Read more