Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Presidency backtracks, claims statement on electricity tariff misrepresented
The Special Adviser on Energy to the President, Olu Verheijen, said on Monday her statement on the planned increase in the electricity tariff was misrepresented.Read more
2. ‘People say he lies,’ Ladoja berates Akande over claim on Bola Ige’s murder
Former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has refuted claims made by his Osun State counterpart, Chief Bisi Akande, on the assassination of Nigeria’s former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Chief Bola Ige.Read more
3. Tinubu challenges court suit seeking his impeachment, says NASS lacks power to enforce It
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a lawsuit demanding his impeachment over alleged human rights violations, arguing that the National Assembly cannot be compelled to act on such claims.Read more
4. SDP warns Tinubu unpopular economic policies will destroy his 2027 re-election bid
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has warned President Bola Tinubu that his economic policies would significantly hinder his chances in the 2027 general election.Read more
5. Tinubu signs bill establishing Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni
President Bola Tinubu on Monday signed a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State.Read more
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6. EFCC arraigns ex-NHIS boss, Usman Yusuf, for alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf, for alleged fraud at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.Read more
7. EU bans the use of harmful AI systems
The European Union (EU) has banned the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems considered harmful to people’s safety or rights.Read more
8. Tiwa Savage’s ex-husband, Teebillz rules out another marriage, gives reason
Nigerian music executive, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as Teebillz, has explained that he may never get married again.Read more
9. Anambra traditionalists condemn homeland security law, threaten to mobilise against Soludo
Traditional religious practitioners in Anambra State have strongly opposed the recently enacted Anambra Homeland Security Law, accusing Governor Chukwuma Soludo of bias against indigenous spirituality and attempting to suppress traditional religious practices.Read more
10. Ontario bans U.S. companies from govt contracts, cancels Starlink deal over tariffs
In a bold response to new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday that the province is banning American firms from bidding on government contracts worth tens of billions of dollars.Read more
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