Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. Obi’s defection to ADC stirs controversy, as faction rejects process
The political waves generated by Peter Obi’s high-profile defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) hit a massive legal and constitutional wall on Thursday.Read more
2. Atiku blasts Nigerian govt, calls 2025 Nigeria’s ‘most punishing year’
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of economic mismanagement, insecurity, and political intimidation.Read more
3. Why we don’t respond to Gumi’s comments —DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of the Nigerian Army has revealed that the reason the military has not arrested nor invited controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, and other Islamic leaders over their condemnation of the Christmas Day airstrikes in Sokoto State carried out by the United States targeting terrorists enclaves.Read more
4. PRP praises Nigerians’ resilience and courage in New Year message
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has praised Nigerians for their resilience, courage and steadfastness despite the hardship, insecurity, hunger brought upon the country by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration in the last two years.Read more
5. Wike to Gov Mohammed: Leave me out of your problems
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday asked the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, to leave him out of his problems.Read more
6. 2027: Utomi vows to withdraw support if Obi settles for VP slot
Political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has declared that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi will contest for the presidency in 2027, but warned that he would withdraw his support if Obi accepts a vice-presidential slot.Read more
7. Troops rescue 5 kidnapped persons in Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting anti-kidnapping operations in Kogi State have rescued five abducted victims in the state.Read more
8. Ring Gone, Name Gone: Fresh signs emerge in Peggy Ovire–Frederick Leonard marriage saga
Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has reignited conversations about her marriage to fellow actor Frederick Leonard after quietly removing his name from her social media profile, further fuelling speculation that their union may have hit the rocks.Read more
9. ‘If I Keep Quiet, I May Die’, Actress Doris Ogala alleges death threats over Pastor Okafor saga
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has once again sparked controversy after alleging that she has been receiving death threats following her persistent public comments about Pastor Chris Okafor.Read more
10. Nigeria targets stronger partnership with China in 2026
Nigeria has expressed satisfaction with the progress of its relations with China throughout 2025, highlighting the gains of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established by President Bola Tinubu and President Xi Jinping during Tinubu’s state visit to Beijing in September 2024.Read more