Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation.
1. Kwankwaso outlines terms for potential APC comeback in 2027
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has expressed willingness to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC), provided specific conditions are fulfilled.
2. Edo PDP conducts local government congresses ahead of 2027 polls
On Saturday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State successfully held congresses across all 18 local government areas as part of preparations for the 2027 elections.
3. Military launches probe into explosion at Nigerian defence manufacturer
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has initiated an inquiry following an explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) facility in Kaduna State that occurred on Saturday.
4. Federal Government investigates mysterious flesh-eating disease in Adamawa
Authorities have begun probing a rare flesh-eating illness responsible for the deaths of seven individuals in Adamawa State, aiming to identify its cause and contain its spread.
5. Shettima appointed to head Nigeria’s delegation at UN General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has assigned Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the 80th United Nations General Assembly session in New York, USA.
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6. Fatal blast at DICON factory claims one life, injures several
An explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria’s Ordnance Factory Disposal pit in Kaduna resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries on Saturday.
7. Wall Street on alert as Trump and ByteDance announce TikTok deal amid secrecy
Despite U.S. President Donald Trump and ByteDance declaring that an agreement concerning TikTok’s U.S. operations has been finalized, the lack of disclosed details has left investors and regulators uncertain.
8. Seun Kuti criticizes leaderless protests, calls for organized activism
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has voiced opposition to protests without leadership, emphasizing that effective social reform demands clear direction and responsibility.
9. NCDC clears suspected Ebola and Marburg cases in Abuja
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that two recent suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Abuja tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg viruses.
10. Chelsea fall to Manchester United as Liverpool keep flawless record with derby victory
In an exciting Premier League match at Old Trafford on Saturday, Chelsea were defeated 2-1 by Manchester United, while Liverpool continued their perfect start by winning their local derby.
