Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC after exiting ADC
Amid prolonged uncertainty surrounding the internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), two prominent political figures — Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso — have officially aligned with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).Read more
2. ADC releases dates for primaries, pegs presidential form at N100m
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released a timetable for the conduct of primary elections of the party for different levels of elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.Read more
3. North-West govs reject peace talks with bandits, declare war on bandits
Governors of the North-West states have declared their stance against bandits by declaring that they would no longer engage in any form of peace negotiation with bandits.Read more
4. Former IGP, Alkali, joins race for Yobe Govt House
A former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali, has joined the race for Yobe Government House to be governor of the state.Read more
5. APC taunts Obi after ADC exit, accuses him of chasing ‘easy ticket’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi following his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing him of constantly switching parties in pursuit of political advantage. Read more
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6. Atiku heads to U.S., raises alarm over Nigeria’s security, governance crisis
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed plans to travel to the United States, where he intends to engage policymakers and institutional stakeholders on Nigeria’s worsening security situation, economic strain, and governance challenges.Read more
7. Over 130 Nigerians seek evacuation from South Africa as xenophobic tensions rise
No fewer than 130 Nigerians have signed up for voluntary evacuation from South Africa as the Nigerian government intensifies efforts to protect its citizens amid renewed anti-foreigner unrest.Read more
8. Coalition raises red flag over dual party role, urges INEC to probe APM, NDC listings
Acivil society group, the Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy (NDRA), has called for an investigation into what it describes as a potential breach of Nigeria’s electoral laws involving overlapping party roles.Read more
9. Benue APC rift persists as Alia, Akume differ on ‘automatic ticket’ outcome
Fresh cracks have emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, as Governor Hyacinth Alia and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, offered conflicting accounts of resolutions reached at a reconciliation meeting held on Sunday.Read more
10. Man Utd beat Liverpool to qualify for next season’s Champions League
Manchester United have secured their spot in next season’s Champions League after defeating Liverpool 3-2 in a Premier League game at Old Trafford on Sunday.Read more