Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. Nigerian govt outlaws ‘Dr’ title for honorary degree holders, warns of academic fraud
The Federal Government has introduced a sweeping new policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the “Dr” title, declaring such usage a form of academic misrepresentation that will attract legal and reputational consequences.Read more
2. Mild drama in Senate as Oshomhole defies Akpabio
There was a mild drama on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, as Senator Adams Oshiomhole representing Edo North interrupted the Senate President who was addressing the upper chamber.Read more
3. Senate tightens rules ahead of 2027, moves to sideline incoming political heavyweights
Nigeria’s Senate has taken decisive steps to reshape its leadership structure ahead of the 2027 general elections that would usher in the 11th National Assembly.Read more
4. Senate tightens rules ahead of 2027, moves to sideline incoming political heavyweights
Nigeria’s Senate has taken decisive steps to reshape its leadership structure ahead of the 2027 general elections that would usher in the 11th National Assembly.Read more
5. Court to hear Bala-Gombe’s suit on ADC leadership crisis Friday
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Friday for the hearing in the suit filed by a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),! Nafiu-Bala Gombe against the party’s leadership.Read more
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6. Nigeria records 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms for 2026
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that Nigeria recorded 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms last year, a record which he said reinforces the country’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy in 2030.Read more
7. Court clears former HoS Oyo-Ita of N570m fraud charges after six-year trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, of alleged N570 million money laundering charges brought against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Read more
8. Police in Anambra arraign incestuous father, four others over sexual, child abuse crimes
The Anambra State Police Command has officially brought five suspects before a Special Court in Awka to face various charges, including rape, sexual assault, and the physical abuse of children.Read more
9. Davido pauses music for 60 days to lead uncle’s re-election push
Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced a temporary break from music, suspending performances and public appearances for 60 days to focus on political mobilisation in Osun State.Read more
10. Champions League: PSG beat Bayern 6-5 on aggregate to set up Arsenal final
Ousmane Dembele scored an early goal in the second leg on Wednesday to help Paris Saint Germain beat Bayern Munich on aggregate in their semifinal tie of the UEFA Champions League.Read more