Here are the top 10 stories across the country.
1. Nigerians tense over hints of transport fare hike as rumours of another fuel price increase spread
Nigerians on social media woke up to heated discussions over possible increases in transport fares, following overnight rumors of another fuel price adjustment by petrol marketers.Read more
2. Strike: Senate wades into Nigerian govt-ASUU dispute
The Senate on Friday waded into the dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government.Read more
3. Trump’s aide dismisses claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria
The Senior Adviser to the United States President on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, on Friday dismissed allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria.Read more
4. U.S. Embassy issues security alert ahead of #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned Americans living in the country to be security conscious ahead of Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja.Read more
5. ASUU raises alarm, alleges attempt by Wike to seize UNIAbuja land
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed to the Senate to intervene in what it described as an attempt by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to acquire portions of land belonging to the University of Abuja.Read more
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6. Obi’s supporter digs out old video of Wike praising ex- Anambra governor
Serah Ibrahim, a staunch supporter of former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has dug up an old video showing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, praising him when he was the governor of Anambra State.Read more
7. FG, States, LGAs share N2.1tr as revenue allocation for September
The three tiers of government of Friday shared a total of N2.103 trillion as revenue allocation for September.Read more
8. Nigerian govt raises alarm, warns of imminent floods in seven states, reports contaminated water sources
The Federal Government has issued a fresh flood warning following reports from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) indicating dangerously high water levels along the River Niger and River Benue, with the potential for major flooding in Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Benue, Adamawa, Niger, and Bayelsa states.Read more
9. Meta rolls out AI parental supervision tools in next phase of AI strategy
Meta has announced upcoming parental control tools for its AI-powered experiences across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, aiming to give parents more oversight on how teens engage with artificial intelligence on its platforms.Read more
10. Federal civil service goes digital as Nigerian govt kicks off PASGA project
The Federal Government has launched the 2025 Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) Project, an ambitious reform initiative designed to strengthen workforce planning, capacity development, and digital human resource management across the nation’s civil service.Read more
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