Here are the top 10 stories from across the country
1. Kanu sentenced to life in prison
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment.Read more
2. DSS to arraign 7 alleged IPOB commanders linked to Ekpa for terrorism
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against seven alleged Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) commanders linked to the group’s factional leader, Simon Ekpa, at the Federal High Court, Abuja.Read more
3. Afenifere demands overhaul of Nigeria’s security, alleges sabotage in Kebbi, Kwara attacks
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Thursday urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently overhaul the country’s security architecture following recent attacks in Kwara and Kebbi States.Read more
4. Tinubu praises Jonathan as ‘guardian’ of Nigeria’s democracy
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday praised former President Goodluck Jonathan as a guardian of democracy whose influence extends well beyond his time in office.Read more
5. ADC faction warns Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai coalition against attempt to hijack part
A deep internal crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following a strong warning issued by a faction loyal to the party’s National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, cautioning opposition heavyweights against trying to “hijack the party” ahead of the 2027 elections.Read more
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6. Presidency says Nigeria’s counter-terrorism fight requires global support
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, Sunday Dare, has emphasised that Nigeria’s battle against terrorism cannot be fought in isolation, urging stronger international collaboration to confront the escalating threatRead more
7. Reps give oil firms, MDAs 7 days to tender documents on Naira-for-crude policy
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on Implementation and Oversight of the Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy has ordered all stakeholders to submit the requested documents by November 27.Read more
8. CBN declares Zuldal Microfinance Bank illegal, says no licence issued
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has distanced itself from Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited, declaring the institution unlicensed and operating illegally within the country.Read more
9. ‘We’ll not be bullied,’ South Africa rebukes U.S. for boycotting G20 Summit
The South African government has berated the United States for staying away from the ongoing G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg.Read more
10. Regina Daniels hits back at Emeka Rollas over marriage comments, calls him a money-monger
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has strongly reacted to comments made by Emeka Rollas, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), regarding her marriage and family.Read more