Below are the top 10 news highlights from across the country.
1. Makinde Calls for Full Financial Transparency on Coastal Highway Project from Umahi
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has raised serious questions about the Federal Government’s handling of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, urging for a comprehensive disclosure of the costs involved, citing a troubling lack of financial clarity.
2. Joe Igbokwe Intensifies Resistance Against Release of IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu
Senior APC member Joe Igbokwe has called on Nigerian officials to reject mounting demands for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group.
3. Boko Haram Attack on Borno Military Post Claims Four Soldiers’ Lives
Four soldiers lost their lives following an assault by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on a military installation along the Damaturu-Maiduguri road in Kaga Local Government Area, Borno State, last Friday.
4. EFCC Charges Former NSITF Chair Ngozi Olejeme with N1 Billion Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Ngozi Olejeme, the former chairperson of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing her of embezzling N1 billion.
5. House of Representatives Forms Panel to Probe Oil Spill Cleanup Fund Mismanagement
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has inaugurated an Ad hoc Committee to investigate allegations of fund misappropriation related to oil spill remediation projects in the Niger Delta.
6. INEC Refutes Claims of Court Order Defiance in Action Alliance Leadership Dispute, Blames Media Misinformation
The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied reports that it disregarded a Federal High Court ruling from Osogbo concerning the leadership tussle within the Action Alliance party, attributing the falsehoods to inaccurate media narratives.
7. Nigeria Customs Service Appeals for Unified Backing to Propel National Single Window Initiative
The Nigeria Customs Service has called on all stakeholders to commit fully to the successful implementation of the National Single Window system, a digital platform aimed at simplifying import and export procedures nationwide.
8. Adekunle Gold Highlights Family as His True Priority Amidst Career Success
Popular Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold has opened up about fatherhood, emphasizing that his family remains his foremost concern, surpassing any professional accolades or public acclaim.
9. NASA and Blue Origin Join Forces for Groundbreaking Dual Mars Expedition
In a landmark collaboration, NASA and Blue Origin are preparing to launch two spacecraft to Mars, marking one of the most ambitious partnerships between a governmental space agency and a private aerospace company.
10. Nigeria Boosts 2026 World Cup Qualification Hopes with Win Over Lesotho
The Nigerian Super Eagles strengthened their bid for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by securing a 2-1 victory against Lesotho in an exhilarating match on Friday evening.