Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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The Nigerian army has released investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo after holding him in custody for three days.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended French President Emmanuel Macron for his dedication to Africa and his efforts to foster stronger ties with the continent.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her unanimous re-election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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An Abuja Federal High Court has directed the release of 50 individuals accused of being members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and allegedly linked to terrorism.
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The Federal Government is set to arraign 130 individuals on Friday, including 113 foreign nationals—primarily of Chinese and Malaysian descent (87 men and 26 women)—alongside 17 Nigerian accomplices (4 men and 13 women) over charges related to cybercrime, hacking, and activities deemed a threat to national security.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing on the alleged N80 billion fraud case involving Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State.
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John Adetola, a witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), testified on Thursday at the Lagos Special Offences Court in Ikeja, detailing how he delivered $400,000 to Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
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The Naira gained value on Thursday, appreciating to N1,740 per dollar in the parallel market, up from N1,745 per dollar the previous day.
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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the contentious tax reform bill, citing concerns about its timing and content.
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed concern over the growing number of first-class graduates produced annually by private universities in Nigeria.