Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation.
1. Kwankwaso refutes claims of joining APC
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, has publicly denied rumors suggesting that he and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf have submitted a letter to the All Progressives Congress (APC) state chapter expressing their intention to rejoin the party.Read more
2. Gov Otti assures Ndigbo of discreet efforts to secure Kanu’s release
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reassured the Igbo community that the South-East governors and political leaders remain committed to the detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who has been held since his arrest in Kenya in 2021, emphasizing ongoing confidential negotiations for his freedom.Read more
3. ADC demands full party allegiance from Atiku, Obi, and others ahead of 2027 polls
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership has instructed its members to resign from their current political affiliations and fully commit to the ADC, although no specific deadline has been announced for this transition.Read more
4. Tinubu declares Nigeria’s economy on a growth trajectory
President Bola Tinubu expressed confidence on Friday that Nigeria’s economy has made a significant turnaround, attributing this progress to the effective implementation of his administration’s economic reforms.Read more
5. Federal High Court rejects Kanu’s no-case plea in terrorism charges
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the no-case submission filed by the Indigenous People of Biafra leader in his ongoing terrorism trial on Friday.Read more
6. At his coronation, Olubadan Ladoja calls for creation of Ibadan State
During his coronation ceremony, the new Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider establishing Ibadan State before the 2027 general elections.Read more
7. Nigerian Army launches recruitment drive targeting Abia youth
The Nigerian Army has initiated a focused awareness campaign throughout Abia State to encourage young men and women to apply for the ongoing 90 Regular Recruit Intake (90 RRI). Read more
8. PENGASSAN condemns Dangote Refinery’s dismissal of 800 workers
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has criticized the recent termination of over 800 employees by Dangote Refinery, labeling the action as unfair and unjustified.Read more
9. EFCC chairman urges new cadets to embody integrity and professionalism
Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday charged the commission’s graduating cadets to maintain high standards of integrity, bravery, and professionalism as they join the fight against economic crimes in Nigeria.Read more
10. Remo Stars advance to next round in CAF Champions League
Representing Nigeria in the CAF Champions League, Remo Stars have successfully progressed to the subsequent stage of the preliminary rounds, setting up a clash with Sundowns.Read more
