Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. ‘Obasanjo is grandfather of hypocrisy’, Tinubu’s aide lists ex-president’s ‘sins’ against democracy
Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has descended heavily on former President Olusegun Obasanjo following his criticism of Tinubu’s imposition of emergency rule in Rivers State.Read more
2. ‘I took a vow to destroy Obidient Movement’ —Omokri
Former presidential aide and political commentator, Reno Omokri, has publicly declared his commitment to dismantling the Obidient movement, attributing his decision to personal threats and a falling out with Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.Read more
3. ‘2027 presidency will be your 7th failed attempt’, Wike’s aide, Olayinka, taunts Atiku
Media aide to Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has warned former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, against running for the presidency in 2027 as he will again fail woefull.Read more
4. ‘Kindergarten propaganda’ – Atiku reacts to report he took money from Sanwo-Olu before 2023 election
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has debunked reports he collected money from the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his 2023 election campaign.Read more
5. Reps target parliamentary govt in sweeping constitutional amendment proposals
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the second reading of a landmark constitutional amendment bill that proposes the establishment of a Prime Minister as the head of government, while reserving the presidency as a ceremonial role.Read more
6. Senate rejects motion to name INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu
The Senate on Thursday rejected a motion to name the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after the late former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu.Read more
7. IMF urges Nigerian govt to focus on vulnerable populations in efforts to stabilise economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday urged the Nigerian government to accompany its economic stabilisation policies with targeted social welfare programmes to support the most vulnerable populations in the country.Read more
8. NNPC to conduct initial public offer
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced its readiness for the capital market with an Initial Public Offer (IPO) now in the final stage.Read more
9. NAF kills suspected terrorists near Borno’s Mandara Mountain
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday killed a number of suspected terrorists near the Mandara Mountains area of Borno State.Read more
10. Man kills mother, sister in Ekiti
Police operatives in Ekiti have arrested one Victor Lorjaal for the alleged murder of his mother and elder sister in the state.Read more
Source: Ripples Nigeria