Here are the top stories across the nation’s newspapers
1. Supreme Court affirms Okpebholo’s victory as Edo governor
Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Governor of Edo State, dismissing a legal challenge lodged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo.Read more
2. 10 months after CDS Musa vowed to eliminate Bello Turji, bandit kingpin still roams free
It is now 10 months and counting, since Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj. Gen. Chris Musa made a solemn vow that the Nigerian military under his watch, would capture or neutralize notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji and put an end to his murderous reign.Read more
3. Presidency debunks claims Tinubu stopped 5-year entry visa for U.S. nationals
The presidency on Thursday debunked claims that President Bola Tinubu has stopped the issuance of five-year multiple-entry visas to United States nationals.Read more
4. Reps begin probe into alleged fraud in student loan scheme
The House of Representatives on Thursday commenced investigation into alleged fund diversions and unethical practices in the student loan scheme.Read more
5. Again, IPOB distances group from Ekpa-led BRGIE
Proscribed Igbo separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has once again, distanced itself from the Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), led by Finland-based Simon Ekpa, stating that attempts to link the group to the BRGIE is the work of “mischief-makers who do not represent the interests of the movement.”Read more
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6. Senate removes Natasha as Diaspora Committee chairman
The Senate has removed the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Gvernmental Organisation.Read more
7. ₦210tn missing funds: Again, NNPC boss shuns Senate committee
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, on Thursday failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts for hearing on a missing N210 trillion due for remittance to the Federation Account.Read more
8. NGX: Investors gain N1.7tr as equities market sustains bullish run
Investors in the Nigerian equities market gained N1.7 trillion at the close of trading on Thursday.Read more
9. Suspected bandits abduct palace officials in Plateau
Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Wednesday night abducted three persons, including two palace administrators in Plateau State.Read more
10. UK to introduce e-visas for Nigerian study, work permit applicants from July 15
The United Kingdom government has announced that, beginning July 15, 2025, it will commence the issuance of electronic visas (e-visas) to most Nigerian nationals applying for study and work permits.Read more
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