Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Atiku gives Tinubu 7-day ultimatum to probe PFIPC scandal
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has given President Bola Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to order an independent investigation into the scandal surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).Read more
2. $6.2m Emefiele released for foreign election observer mission was pure theft, witness tell court
The trial of the ex-governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele, before Justice H.Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, continued on Thursday, with the 14th Prosecution Witness, PW14, Okpoziakpo Eloho, informing the court that the $6,230,000 released by the apex bank on the instruction of the defendant for the purpose of foreign election observer mission with no further details attached, was “pure theft.”Read more
3. Tinubu playfully calls wife, Remi, ‘Iya Alakara’
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday seemingly joined in on the controversy that trailed remarks made by his wife to offer grants to women to sell akara and kulikuli’, local delicacies.Read more
4. Kenneth Okonkwo explains why ADC picked Amaechi instead of South-East running mate for Atiku
Spokesman for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Kenneth Okonkwo, has explained why the party settled for former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate instead of selecting a running mate from the South-East.Read more
5. Nigeria demands probe, compensation after citizen dies in Ivorian detention
The Federal Government has formally demanded an investigation into the death of a Nigerian citizen, Usama Murtala, who died while in detention in Côte d’Ivoire, and called for compensation for his family.Read more
6. PFIPC Controversy: NANS urges Tinubu to await investigation before acting on Gbajabiamila
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu not to take any action against the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations arising from the controversy involving Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, insisting that decisions of such magnitude should only be based on established facts and not unverified claims.Read more
7. Appeal Court rules UI International School can enforce ban on hijab
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has reversed an earlier judgment that allowed Muslim students of the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI), to wear hijab as part of the school’s approved uniform, ruling that the institution is not bound by legal precedents governing public schools.Read more
8. Baba Ijesha says Ooni of Ife presented him with new car, gifts, chieftaincy title after son’s birth
Nollywood actor James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has disclosed that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honoured him with a brand-new car, luxury gifts and a traditional title following the birth of his son.Read more
9. Actress, Toyin Abraham speaks on the one thing her husband says can end their marriage
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham says her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi gave her one condition that he would not accept, which could equally end their marriage,Read more
10. Brentford have handed highly rated defender Michael Kayode, a new contract that runs until 2032.
Brentford FC officially announced the deal on their website Friday, confirming that the 21-year-old’s new long-term contract runs until the summer of 2032, with the club holding an option for a further year.Read more
