Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country everyday.
1. EFCC grills Delta accountant-general over alleged N1.3tr traced to Okowa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday quizzed the Delta State Accountant-General, Joy Enwa, over a N1.3 trillion fraud traced to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, TheCable reports.Read more
2. Why Atiku will not become president in 2027 – Okupe
The Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr. Doyin Okupe, said on Thursday former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would not become the country’s president in 2027 due to ethnic considerations.Read more
3. Sokoto govt dismisses military claims, says 10 civilians died in accidental airstrike
The government of Sokoto State said on Wednesday that at least 10 civilians were killed in the military airstrike that was targeted at terrorists in Gidan Bisa village, Silame LGA of the state.Read more
4. Gov Adeleke pardons boy convicted for stealing chicken in Osun
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pardoned a boy, Segun Olowokere, who was sentenced to death for stealing chicken and eggs 14 years ago.Read more
5. 24 hours after mother’s death, Gov Namadi loses son in auto crash
Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, son of the Jigawa State Governor, Usman Namadi, died in an auto crash in the state on Thursday.Read more
6. Suspected herdsmen reportedly kill 11 in Benue community
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen reportedly killed 11 people in some communities of Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State on Wednesday.Read more
7. NECA warns closure of NBC, 2 others will scare away investors
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has warned governments at all levels that the closure of factories and other business outlets would scare away investors from the country.Read more
8. Kano: APC vows to defeat NNPP in 2027 election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State on Thursday vowed to defeat the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2027 general election in the state.Read more
9. Liverpool strengthen grip at top of EPL; Man Utd beaten again
Liverpool have gone seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table after coming from behind to beat Leicester City 3-1.Read more
10. Iwobi, Bassey in action as Fulham stage late comeback at Chelsea
Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action for Fulham in their late victory over Chelsea on Boxing Day.Read more