Here are the top 10 stories from across the country
1. Abducted Kebbi schoolgirls regain freedom (Video)
The 24 abducted students of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State have regained their freedom.Read more
2. Abductions: Tinubu orders full security operations in Kwara forests
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a total security cordon over forests in Kwara following recent kidnappings and terrorist activities in the state.Read more
3. Alleged bandit negotiator, Tukur Mamu sues Nigerian govt for designating him as ‘terrorist’ while standing trial
The alleged bandit negotiator, Tukur Mamu, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit challenging his designation as a “terrorist” while standing trial by the Federal Government.Read more
4. ’Though I’m a Muslim, if Boko Haram comes to Port Harcourt, my business is to kill them’ —Asari-Dokubo
Former Niger Delta militant and leader of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF) Mujaheed Asari-Dokubo, has issued a stern warning to members of the Boko Haram sect who attempts to enter his base in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, saying he will personally kill them.Read more
5. ADC clarifies no controversy over Atiku’s registration
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said on Tuesday there was no controversy over the registration of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a member of the party in Adamawa State.Read more
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6. Atiku’s aide hits back at Oshiomhole over leadership criticism
A Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, has fired back at former APC National Chairman and Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole, urging him to “look in the mirror” before making public remarks.Read more
7. CBN retains interest rate at 27%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the country’s headline lending rate known as the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27 percent.Read more
8. Fashion designer docked for defiling neighbour’s daughter
Police on Tuesday arraigned a 42-year-old fashion designer, Tunde Waheed, at the Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 14-year-old daughter and getting her pregnant.Read more
9. Tinubu appoints Baguda as MD of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Sokoto
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Suleiman Baguda as the Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Kware in Sokoto State.Read more
10. UCL: Chelsea thrash 10-man Barca as Leverkusen stun Man City
Chelsea put up a three-star performance to thrash Barcelona 3-0 in a thrilling Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.Read more