Here are the leading 10 headlines making waves nationwide.
1. Obasanjo Reflects on Boko Haram’s Entrenchment in Nigeria
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on citizens to deeply analyze and question the Boko Haram insurgency, cautioning that the group has evolved into a formidable and persistent threat within the nation.
2. Oshiomhole Criticizes PENGASSAN’s Nationwide Strike Over Dangote Refinery Dispute
Adams Oshiomhole, ex-president of the Nigeria Labour Congress and current senator, condemned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) for escalating their conflict with the Dangote Refinery into a countrywide shutdown of oil operations, labeling the action as premature, misguided, and detrimental to millions of Nigerians.
3. Garba Shehu Rebukes Jonathan’s Attempt to Associate Buhari with Boko Haram
Garba Shehu, spokesperson for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, responded sharply to claims made by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan that sought to link Buhari to the Boko Haram insurgency, urging Jonathan to find a different narrative to share with Nigerians.
4. Afenifere Warns of Terrorist Encroachment in Kwara and Kogi as Part of Expansion Strategy
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere has expressed concern over recent violent attacks in Kwara and Kogi states, interpreting them as calculated moves by terrorists and expansionists aiming to establish rival leadership structures and destabilize the country’s peace.
5. Sultan of Sokoto Emphasizes Islam’s Advocacy for Good Governance Over Political Ambition
Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, refuted assertions that Islam seeks political dominance in Nigeria, highlighting instead that the religion upholds the values of ethical leadership and sound governance.
6. PDP Critiques President Tinubu’s Independence Day Address Amid Internal Party Struggles
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) harshly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, describing it as uninspiring and dull, even as the party grapples with internal divisions ahead of its upcoming convention in Ibadan.
7. UK Heightens Security Following Fatal Terror Attack Near Manchester Synagogue
Security measures were intensified across the United Kingdom after a deadly terrorist incident occurred outside a synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur, resulting in two fatalities and several serious injuries.
8. US Senators Push for Nigeria’s Reclassification Over Religious Violence
A group of five Republican senators in the United States, including Ted Budd and Ted Cruz, have petitioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” under the International Religious Freedom Act, citing ongoing violence and terrorism targeting religious minorities.
9. EFCC Charges FBI-Linked Suspect in Cryptocurrency Account Hijacking Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Enugu Zonal office arraigned 26-year-old Godslove Munachiso Obiwuru, suspected of involvement with the FBI, before the Federal High Court in Enugu for allegedly taking over cryptocurrency accounts unlawfully.
10. Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Announces 23-Man Squad for Vital World Cup Qualifiers
Head coach Eric Chelle has named a 23-player roster for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho’s Crocodiles and Benin Republic’s Squirrels, with the team camp set to open on Monday.
