Here are the leading 10 headlines from around the nation.
1. Jandor warns Jonathan of crushing defeat if he contests 2027 presidency against Tinubu
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, widely known as Jandor, cautions former President Goodluck Jonathan against yielding to calls to run in the 2027 presidential election, asserting that such a move would result in a significant political setback for him.
2. ADC criticizes Tinubu’s handling of national security, labels him ineffective as Commander-in-Chief
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has openly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of neglecting his duties as Commander-in-Chief amid rising security challenges nationwide.
3. SERAP threatens legal action against 36 governors and Wike over unaccounted N14tn fuel subsidy savings
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) demands that Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, provide a transparent account of the approximately N14 trillion fuel subsidy savings received through FAAC allocations, including detailed reports on funded projects, their locations, and completion statuses.
4. Atiku criticizes Tinubu’s visit to Plateau for APC chairman’s mother’s funeral
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed strong disapproval of President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the burial of Nana Lydia Yilwatda, the late mother of APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, held recently in Plateau State.
5. Canadian Igbo community demands release of IPOB leader Kanu due to worsening health
Members of the Igbo diaspora in Canada have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), citing concerns over his declining health condition.
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6. Akwa Ibom government refutes claims of withdrawing security from ex-Governor Emmanuel
The Akwa Ibom State administration has dismissed rumors suggesting that it revoked the security details assigned to former Governor Udom Emmanuel.
7. CPPE calls for establishment of investor and employee protection framework
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Federal Government to swiftly implement a comprehensive framework aimed at safeguarding the interests of investors and workers across the country.
8. NUPRC celebrates oil industry revival with 762% increase in rig count and $40 billion in new investments
Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas regulator has reported remarkable progress, highlighting a 762 percent rise in rig operations, nearly $40 billion in fresh capital inflows, and transformative reforms under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
9. Actress Laide Bakare addresses controversy over viral remarks on alcohol and her daughter
Nollywood star Laide Bakare has responded to public criticism following a viral video where she appeared to admit introducing her teenage daughter to alcohol, clarifying her statements to quell misunderstandings.
10. UK’s Kemi Badenoch pledges annual deportation of 150,000 illegal immigrants
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, has unveiled a stringent immigration policy promising to deport 150,000 undocumented migrants each year, describing it as the most rigorous reform Britain has implemented to date.
