Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation.
1. Tinubu’s appointment of Amupitan as INEC Chair sparks renewed discussions on zoning, fairness, and national unity
President Bola Tinubu’s selection of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, to head the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reignited debates concerning zoning policies, ethnic representation, and the balance of power across Nigeria. Presidential aide Sunday Dare praised the decision as a “noteworthy act of fairness and inclusiveness.”
2. Gov Bala Mohammed reiterates unwavering loyalty to PDP
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed publicly confirmed his steadfast allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during a statement on Saturday.
3. APC criticizes Osun Assembly for prioritizing Amotekun personnel over justice for victims
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) condemned the State House of Assembly for what it called a dismissive attitude towards the alleged killing of at least ten residents in Akinlalu community, Ife North Local Government Area, by Amotekun Corps operatives.
4. Lagos APC ridicules PDP amid rising defections, claims ‘Only undertakers remain to bury the party’
The APC in Lagos asserted that the surge of defections from the PDP to the ruling party signals Nigerians’ increasing trust in the APC and President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
5. COMPLETE LIST: Presidency announces 175 individuals pardoned by President Tinubu
On Saturday, the Presidency disclosed the names of 175 persons who have been granted presidential pardons by Bola Tinubu.
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6. Nigeria’s public debt climbs to ₦152.4 trillion in Q2 – Debt Management Office
According to the Debt Management Office (DMO), Nigeria’s total public debt reached ₦152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, reflecting an upward trend in the nation’s borrowing.
7. EXPLAINER: Lagos to implement regulated parking system by 2026-implications for drivers
The Lagos State Government has revealed plans to introduce a structured parking management system throughout the state starting in 2026, representing a significant transformation in vehicle parking and regulation in Africa’s busiest city.
8. Lagos authorities demolish 17 structures in Lekki for encroachment
Seventeen houses in Lekki were demolished by the Lagos State government after being found to obstruct the right-of-way (RoW) along the Ikota River corridor.
9. EU summons Apple, Snapchat, and YouTube over child nigeria/” title=”TikTok Takes the Lead in Championing Online Safety Across … and Beyond”>online safety concerns
The European Union has called in major technology companies Apple, Snapchat, and YouTube to address escalating worries about the risks their platforms pose to children’s online safety.
10. 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Troost-Ekong aims for consecutive wins as Nigeria prepares to face Benin Republic
Super Eagles’ vice-captain William Troost-Ekong praised Nigeria’s hard-earned 2-1 victory against Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, emphasizing its importance in building momentum for upcoming matches.
