Here are the top stories across the nation’s newspapers.
1. Sen Natasha dares Senate, announces her return to chamber on Tuesday
The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has announced that she will be returning to the Senate to resume her duties on Tuesday, July 8th.Read more
2. ‘Fictitious news’ – Gov Zulum dismisses claims on planned defection to ADC
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Sunday dismissed claims on his intention to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).Read more
3. Constitutional Review: MURIC demands Sharia Courts, Friday work-free day in South-West
Islamic advocacy group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has demanded the establishment of Shari’a Courts and the declaration of Fridays as work-free in the South-West region of Nigeria in the ongoing constitutional amendments review.Read more
4. ‘Idea of running mate not in play,’ Obi says he will vie for president in 2027
The former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, said on Sunday he would vie for the President in 2027.Read more
5. Members of Atiku-led coalition interested in their stomach – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday alleged that newly formed opposition coalition was about personal interest rather than wellbeing of Nigerians.Read more
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6. Tinubu orders military to confront Boko Haram terrorists, others
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military to confront Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, and other criminal gangs in the country.Read more
7. Nigeria’s IDPs now over 8 million, highest in West Africa —UN report
A new report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has revealed that the number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria has risen to 8.18 million, making the country the highest in West Africa.Read more
8. SERAP threatens to drag Nigeria before ECOWAS Court, if Tinubu fails to take action on NDDC audit report
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to drag Nigeria before the ECOWAS Court of Justice if President Bola Tinubu fails to take action over the report of the forensic audit on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) between 2000 and 2019.Read more
9. Eight dead, 8 others injured in Lagos auto crash
Eight people died and eight others were injured in an auto crash in the Badagry area of Lagos State on Sunday.Read more
10. Super Falcons begin WAFCON campaign with 3-0 thrashing of Tunisia
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their campaign for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with a commanding 3–0 win over Tunisia in their Group B opener on Sunday.Read more
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