Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. Another ADC faction stages protest at INEC headquarters
Another faction of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) loyal to Nafiu Bala on Thursday staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read more
2. ADC congresses, convention will hold as planned, former chairman, Nwosu, shuns INEC position
A former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ralph Nwosu, has insisted that the party would proceed with its planned congresses and national convention despite it’s current leadership crisis and the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC).Read more
3. Why Nigeria must link democracy with economic transformation – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday called for a strategic alignment of democratic governance with sound economic policies to ensure long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s political system.Read more
4. Buratai urges AU to mediate Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger ECOWAS return
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd), on Thursday urged the African Union (AU) to facilitate the return of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Read more
5. Mark-led ADC approaches court to.set aside INEC decision
The David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, to reverse the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Read more
6. World Bank downgrades Nigeria’s 2026, 2027 economic growth projection
The World Bank has downgraded Nigeria’s economic growth projection to average of 4.1 percent in 2026.Read more
7. Naira gains N12.51 against dollar at official market
The Nigerian currency, the naira, rebounded against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday.Read more
8. Boko Haram terrorists kill army officer, 17 soldiers in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed a senior army officer and 17 soldiers at a military base in Borno State.Read more
9. Defence HQ confirms terrorists’ attack on military base, stays silent on reported killing of Brigade Commander
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday confirmed the terror attack on a military base in Beniskeikh, Borno State by elements of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Wednesday.Read more
10. Court sentences Boko Haram victim to 9 years in jail
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has sentenced Ali Kolo, a a victim of the Boko Haram insurgency, to nine years imprisonment for failing to report terrorists activities after spending over 10 years in detention.Read more
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