Here are the top stories from across the country
1. ‘Probe alleged diversion of ₦6.3 billion constituency project funds’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas
SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives…The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas “to urgently refer allegations that ₦6.3 billion in constituency project funds may have been diverted, misapplied, or remain unaccounted for to the appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.”Read more
2. 2027: Kwankwaso, Dickson rally support for NDC amid legal setback
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reaffirmed the party’s determination to build a stronger political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections following a strategic meeting with the party’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson.Read more
3. FCCPC flags fuel pricing, questions delayed relief despite falling global oil prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concern over the slow pace of reductions in petrol prices across Nigeria despite the sharp decline in international crude oil prices, warning that consumers may not be receiving the full benefits of the market downturn.Read more
4. VP Shettima hails contributions of MSMEs to economy
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has hailed the contributions of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to the Nigerian economy, describing them as the engine room of the nation.Read more
5. US Congresswoman seeks immigration ban on Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan
A Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Mace, has unveiled plans to introduce legislation that would prohibit immigration from three African countries—Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan—arguing that the move is necessary to safeguard American national security.Read more
6. “Stop fighting online”, Funke Akindele chides Eniola Badmus over row with makeup artist
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has called out her colleague and friend Eniola Badmus over an online row with a makeup artist, saying she did not handle the situation properly.Read more
7. Why we sold Mr Ibu’s house –Late actor’s wife, Stella
Stella Okafor, the widow of late Nollywood comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu has reacted to controversies over property of the late actor, which she was accused of selling after his death.Read more
9. 92nd-minute Canada winner knocks South Africa out of World Cup
A late winner by Canada in their World Cup round of 32 game against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Sunday night took the North Americans to the last 16.Read more
