Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. Wike-led PDP presidential aspirant hails Tinubu’s economic policy
A presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to Nyesome Wike, Sandy Onor has backed the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a bold step that released funds for national development.Read more
2. Gbajabiamila opens up on Obasa crisis, says Desmond Elliot nearly cost him chief of staff position
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed how the political turmoil surrounding the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly almost cost him his position in the Presidency due to allegations linking actor-turned-lawmaker Desmond Elliot to the controversy.Read more
3. Nigeria’s inflation rate rises to 15.67% in April
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose slightly to 15.69 per cent in April 2026, from 15.38 per cent recorded in March 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS$.Read more
4. Oyebanji suspends aide arrested for alleged thuggery
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate suspension of one of his aides, Dayo Ibijowo.Read more
5. NGX: Equities market slumps further, as investors lose N1.2tr
Investors in the Nigerian equities market lost N1.2 trillion by the close of trading on Friday. This followed a dip…Investors in the Nigerian equities market lost N1.2 trillion by the close of trading on Friday.Read more
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6. Wike-led PDP presidential aspirant hails Tinubu’s economic policy
A presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to Nyesome Wike, Sandy Onor has backed the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a bold step that released funds for national development.Read more
7. APGA clears 155 aspirants in Anambra
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has cleared 155 aspirants for the primary elections in Anambra.Read more
8. EFCC arraigns Blessing CEO over alleged N36m fraud
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also known as Blessing CEO).Read more
9. Woman named in Frank Edoho infidelity saga fires back, vows legal action
Lifestyle influencer Diane Okeke has publicly denied allegations that she had a romantic affair with veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho, describing the claims as “false and baseless” while threatening legal action against those spreading them online.Read more
10. Flying Eagles boss Maikaba invites 35 players for WAFU B tourney
Newly-appointed Flying Eagles coach Abdul Maikaba has invited 35 players to the team’s camp to begin Preparations for the WAFU B U20 Championship in Cote d’Ivoire in July.Read more