Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, may be charged with new crimes after allegedly completing his jail sentence in a private flat and buying off EFCC officers to dismiss money laundering allegations against him.
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As Nigeria faces escalating economic challenges, a growing number of citizens are expressing concerns about their mental health, with rising cases of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts reported nationwide.
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Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove additional ministers, arguing that some are underperforming, following the recent cabinet reshuffle.
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The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) led by elder stateman Pa Edwin Clark has faulted the Federal Government over the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta.
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The Ogun State government has suspended a teacher accused of beating a Senior Secondary School 2 student, Master Monday Arijo, which allegedly led to his death.
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Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has announced a new minimum wage of N80,000 for civil servants, effective November 1, 2024.
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered an underground storage facility used for concealing illicit drugs in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
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Following a 2-0 loss to the United States in the quarterfinals on Saturday, Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, known as the Flamingos, was ousted from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
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In response to the penalty imposed on them for the disastrous 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria, the Libya Football Federation (LFF) has filed an appeal with the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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Congratulations are in order as Big Brother Naija reality star, Maria Chike welcomes her second child with her partner, Kelvin.