Here are the top 10 stories from across the country
1. 38 church worshippers abducted by bandits Kwara freed
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced the successful release of 38 persons who were kidnapped during a bandit attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state.Read more
2. 50 abducted students abducted from Niger Catholic school escaped, 277 others still in captivity
Chairman of the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has confirmed that 50 students abducted from St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of the state have escaped from captivity.Read more
3. US lawmaker, Moore, gives two conditions for Nigeria to secure military partnership with US
US Congressman, Riley Moore, has given the Nigerian government two conditions that must be met before any partnership with the US military can be considered to help in addressing the security challenges confronting Nigeria.Read more
4. PDP expresses deep concern over security, warns against surrender to terrorists
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed profound concern over the rising insecurity across Nigeria, warning that widespread killings and abductions of Nigerians, including the recent kidnapping of students in Kebbi and Niger states, suggest the current administration is failing to meet its primary mandate.Read more
5. Alleged Genocide: ‘Christians also kill herdsmen, rustle their cows’ Gumi insists
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has raised another controversy with his declaration that Christians are also involved in the killing of Fulani herdsmen.Read more
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6. ”Every Nigerian has right to safety’: President Tinubu pledges tougher security, confirms rescue of abductees
President Bola Tinubu has unequivocally reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating insecurity across the country, declaring that safety is a fundamental right of every citizen and that no Nigerian should be made to live in fear.Read more
7. Mismanaged N6trn: Court orders Tinubu govt to publish NDDC report, name those indicted
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, in a landmark judgment, has ordered President Bola Tinubu to direct the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to widely publish the names of those indicted in the alleged misappropriation of over N6 trillion meant to implement the abandoned 13,777 projects and in the running of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) between 2000 and 2019.Read more
8. Ned Nwoko drops cryptic message amid fresh drama with Regina Daniels
Senator Ned Nwoko has sparked fresh conversation online after sharing a cryptic message that appears to reflect the ongoing tension surrounding his marriage to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels.Read more
9. Police confirm abduction of 12 female farmers by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Twelve women were reportedly abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday in the Mussa district of the Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, according to local sources and police confirmation.Read more
10. Eze nets hat-trick as Arsenal thrash Spurs to strenghten EPL lead
Eberechi Eze scored a hattrick to help Arsenal seal a 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling Premier League game on Sunday.Read more