Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. Salami faults Obi’s 2023 candidacy, blames judicial lapses for controversial rulings
A former President of the Court of Appeal, Isa Ayo Salami, has stirred fresh debate over the 2023 general elections, asserting that Peter Obi ought not to have been cleared to contest the presidential poll under the Labour Party.Read more
2. Southern presidency, state police: SMBLF tables demands for 2027
Leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have called on political parties to zone their 2027 presidential tickets to Southern Nigeria, citing the need for fairness, national stability, and adherence to Nigeria’s established power rotation principle.Read more
3. Political parties raise alarm over INEC draft rules, say 2027 elections at risk
Political parties have expressed deep reservations over the proposed 2026 electoral regulations introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that some provisions could compromise the integrity of the 2027 general elections.Read more
4. Dickson urges ‘dissatisfied politicians’ to join NDC
The former Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson , on Wednesday urged ” dissatisfied members” of other political parties in the country to join the National Leader of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).Read more
5. Court dismisses suit challenging parties’ nomination fees
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a suit filed by a human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, challenging the political parties’ exorbitant nomination fees.Read more
6. Court nullifies CBN dissolution of Union Bank board, management
The Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday in a landmark ruling nullified the dissolution of the board and management of Union Bank of Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).Read more
7. Naira sheds N4.07 against dollar at official market
The Nigerian currency, the naira, slumped against the United States dollar at the official window on Wednesday.Read more
8. Court orders final forfeiture of $13m linked to socialite Aisha Achimugu
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an order of final forfeiture of the sum of $13 million linked to businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, and her xompany Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd.Read more
9. Princess criticises Biola Adebayo for ‘insensitive’ handling of Baba Ijesha interview
Nigerian comedian and actress Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, has publicly criticised actress Biola Adebayo over her recent apology video following a podcast interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka James, widely known as Baba Ijesha.Read more
10. Diesel tanker crushes dispatch rider to death in Lagos
A diesel tanker crushed a dispatch rider to death in Lagos on Wednesday.Read more