Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation.
1. Makinde Demands Detailed Cost Disclosure for Coastal Highway Project from Umahi
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed strong concerns over the Federal Government’s management of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway initiative, highlighting a significant lack of clarity regarding the project’s financial details.
2. Joe Igbokwe Amplifies Opposition to Release of IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu
Prominent APC figure Joe Igbokwe has urged the Nigerian authorities to resist pressures advocating for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained head of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group.
3. Boko Haram Assault on Borno Military Base Results in Four Soldier Fatalities
Suspected Boko Haram militants launched an attack on a military installation along the Damaturu-Maiduguri highway in Borno State’s Kaga Local Government Area, leading to the deaths of four soldiers on Friday.
4. EFCC Charges Former NSITF Chair Ngozi Olejeme with N1 Billion Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned Ngozi Olejeme, ex-chairperson of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund board, at the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of defrauding N1 billion.
5. House of Representatives Sets Up Committee to Investigate Oil Spill Cleanup Fund Misuse
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has established an Ad hoc Committee tasked with probing the alleged misappropriation of government funds allocated for oil spill remediation efforts in the Niger Delta region.
6. INEC Denies Defying Court Order in Action Alliance Leadership Dispute, Criticizes Media Reports
The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed claims that it ignored a Federal High Court ruling from Osogbo concerning the leadership conflict within the Action Alliance party, attributing the misinformation to inaccurate media coverage.
7. Nigeria Customs Service Calls for Unified Effort to Advance National Single Window Project
The Nigeria Customs Service has appealed to all relevant parties to demonstrate dedication towards the successful rollout of the National Single Window system, designed to streamline import and export operations via a centralized digital platform.
8. Adekunle Gold Emphasizes Family Priority Over Fame in Fatherhood Reflection
Renowned Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold has shared heartfelt insights into his experience as a father, affirming that his family will always take precedence over any professional acclaim or achievements.
9. NASA and Blue Origin Collaborate on Ambitious Dual Mars Mission
In a historic partnership, NASA and Blue Origin are gearing up to send two spacecraft to Mars, marking a significant milestone in cooperative space exploration between a government agency and a private aerospace firm.
10. Nigeria Strengthens 2026 World Cup Qualification Bid with Victory Over Lesotho
The Nigerian Super Eagles enhanced their chances of securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Lesotho 2-1 in a thrilling match on Friday night.
