Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. EFCC files fresh criminal charge against Emefiele
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a fresh criminal charge against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN), Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) High Court.Read more
2. Death of Kano athletes in auto crash devastating – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of some members of the Kano State contingent to the just concluded National Sports Festival in an auto crash.Read more
3. Akpabio to governors: Don’t pick ‘kneeling boys” as successors
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday counselled the outgoing governors on the choice of their successors in 2027.Read more
4. ‘Do we love the people, or just love ruling over them?’,Sanusi calls out elites over worsening poverty
Former Central Bank Governor and 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has delivered a searing critique of Nigeria’s political and economic elite, challenging them to re-examine their priorities and embrace empathy in governance.Read more
5. Tinubu signs executive order to slash oil sector costs, boosts investor confidence
In a bold move to rejuvenate Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a new Executive Order aimed at reducing production costs and offering performance-based tax incentives to upstream operators.Read more
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6. Red Cross mobilizes relief efforts as devastating floods kill scores in Niger
The Nigerian Red Cross Society has expressed deep sorrow following a catastrophic flood that ravaged Kpege-Mokwa in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State in the early hours of Thursday, May 29.Read more
7. LG autonomy, power devolution top on agenda in constitution amendment — Deputy Speaker Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed that local government autonomy and devolution of powers to sub-national units remain central to the ongoing constitutional amendment efforts.Read more
8. Actor Nonso Diobi explains why he is still unmarried at 48
Popular actor Nonso Diobi has explained why he is yet to marry at the age of 48 despite being one of the most eligible bachelors in the Nigerian film industry dubbed Nollywood.Read more
9. EFCC quizzes two men over alleged possession of fake $889K
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced probe into the activities of two men allegedly found with $899,800 in counterfeit currency.in Kano State.Read more
10. Five-star PSG thrash Inter in Champions League final
Paris St-Germain have clinched the UEFA Champions League after thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 in the final on Saturday night.Read more
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