Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the people of Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, along with the broader Akwa Ibom State community, have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, and himself as sole candidates for the 2027 general elections.
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President Bola Tinubu received the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday.
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The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major, has emphasised that Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso is no longer connected to the party, having formally exited in mid-2023.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the FCT Administration has successfully renovated and equipped more than 60 public schools throughout the territory.
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Authorities in Finland have formally charged Nigerian separatist figure, Simon Ekpa, with offenses related to incitement to terrorism.
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President Bola Tinubu is currently convening a high-level security meeting behind closed doors at the State House, bringing together top military service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police.
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The Federal Government has refuted claims suggesting that its ministerial press briefings are being relocated from Abuja to London.
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is exploring the possibility of extending its financial assistance programme to students in private tertiary institutions within the next three years, according to its Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr.
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Popular Canadian singer-songwriter, Justin Bieber reportedly sold his music catalog due to alleged financial struggles.
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has cautioned electricity distribution companies (DisCos) against compelling customers to pay for the replacement of faulty or obsolete meters within their coverage areas.