Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation.
1. Court Approves Expedited Trial for Ansaru Leader Al-Barnawi Over UN Building Bombing
On Friday, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted the Department of State Services (DSS) a motion to fast-track the trial of Khalid Al-Barnawi, a commander of the terrorist group Ansaru, along with four co-defendants.
2. Delta State Government Updates Civil Service Dress Code, Prohibits Braided Hair and Bushy Beards
In a bid to maintain professionalism and decorum, the Delta State government has revised its dress code policy for public servants, banning styles such as bushy beards and braided hairstyles among workers.
3. NAFDAC Seizes Counterfeit Malaria Medication Worth N1.2 Billion in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intercepted a shipment of lagos/” title=”NAFDAC Seizes Counterfeit Malaria Drugs Worth N1.2 Billion in …, Protecting Public Health”>fake malaria drugs valued at approximately N1.2 billion in Lagos, aiming to protect public health.
4. Former PDP Deputy Chairman Bode George Accuses Party Insider of Manipulating Lagos Congresses
Chief Olabode George, ex-Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised concerns over alleged attempts by a party figure to influence the upcoming PDP congresses in Lagos State unfairly.
5. Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Signals Possible Governorship Bid, Emphasizes Party Loyalty
Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, hinted at a potential run for governor after his current term, stressing that his political future depends heavily on party decisions.
6. FACT-CHECK: Does WhatsApp Alert Users When Someone Screenshots a Chat?
Contrary to circulating social media rumors, WhatsApp does not notify users if someone takes a screenshot of their private conversations on the platform.
7. NUPENG Warns Nigerians Against Free Petroleum Delivery Offer, Calls It a Competitive Trap
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) cautioned the public against accepting Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals’ proposal for free delivery of petroleum products nationwide, labeling it a strategic move to stifle competition.
8. Celebrity Chef Hilda Baci Aims to Break Jollof Rice Record at Lagos’ Eko Hotel and Suites (Video)
Renowned Nigerian chef and former Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci is preparing for a new attempt to set a record with her Jollof rice creation at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
9. Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt
The Federal Supreme Court of Brazil has handed down a prison sentence exceeding 27 years to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro for his involvement in an attempted coup.
10. Air Peace Refutes Allegations of Crew Involvement with Alcohol and Drugs
Following an incident at Port Harcourt International Airport on July 13, 2025, Air Peace management has denied claims that its staff were under the influence of alcohol or cannabis.
