Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. PDP secures landslide victory in Osun LG elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged victorious in the Osun State local government elections, winning all 30 chairmanship seats and all councillorship positions across the state.Read more
2. Osun LG Election: Poor turnout, patchy voting, and glimpses of hope
The much-anticipated local government election in Osun State on Saturday fell short of expectations, marred by low voter turnout and logistical issues that left many polling units deserted.Read more
3. Wike declares South-South as PDP’s strongest zone amidst controversial congress
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that the South-South region remains the strongest base of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria.Read more
4. FACT-CHECK: Did Nigerian woman cut off husband’s hand for buying iPhone for side chick?
On Sunday, 9th February, 2025, a Facebook user Naija Tatafo shared two images on his Facebook page. The first picture captured an amputated man sitting on a wheelchair while the second photo showed a portrait of a woman right beside it.Read more
5. PDP disowns alleged South-South zonal congress in Cross River
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from reports of a South-South Zonal Congress allegedly held in Calabar, Cross River State, stating categorically that the event was not sanctioned by the partRead more
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6. Action Alliance extends chairman’s tenure, amends constitution
The Action Alliance (AA) has approved a two-year extension for its National Chairman, Kenneth Udeze, and other national officers, following amendments to its constitution during the party’s 5th National Convention held in Abuja on Saturday.Read more
7. Pope Francis in critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis’s health has taken a critical turn following a severe respiratory attack, the Vatican announced on Saturday, revealing that the 88-year-old pontiff required high-flow oxygen therapy and blood transfusions to stabilize his condition.Read more
8. I am a feminist but I don’t support women disrespecting their husbands —Funke Akindele
Sultry Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has openly identified as a feminist but she also declared that she is against the idea of women disrespecting their husbands.Read more
9. Clarence Peters reveals why he hated the fact that his parents were famous
Talented Nigerian music video producer Clarence Peters has revealed why he hated the fact that his parents, Sir Shina Peters and Clarion Chukwurah, were famous.Read more
10. Chelsea stunned, Man Utd drop points in draw as Arsenal beaten
Chelsea were stunned and Manchester United were held to a draw in their respective Premier League encounters on Saturday while Arsenal were defeated at home.Read more
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