Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here are the most critical stories from across Nigeria today, covering political clashes, corruption cases, security emergencies, and sporting developments.
1. Wike Accuses Fubara of Sacking 10,000 Youths, Terminating Jobs: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has accused Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara of cancelling 10,000 jobs created by his administration for Rivers youths, escalating their political feud.
2. Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of Malami’s 57 Properties Worth N213bn: A Federal High Court has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties valued at N213.2 billion linked to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son, who were also granted bail of N1.5 billion in a separate N8.7 billion fraud case.
3. Five Farmers Killed in Fresh Herders’ Attack in Benue: Suspected herdsmen launched a fresh attack on a Benue community, killing at least five farmers during harvest, reigniting tensions in the state.
4. Kwankwaso Declares ‘I Cannot Be Bought,’ Warns Against Kano Gov’s Defection: NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso declared he is “a politician with no price tag,” warning Governor Abba Yusuf that he must relinquish his seat if he defects to the APC.
5. Dangote Withdraws Corruption Petition Against Ex-NMDPRA Boss from ICPC: Businessman Aliko Dangote has withdrawn his corruption petition against the former CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) from the ICPC, though the commission says its investigation will continue.
6. Super Eagles Threaten Boycott of Algeria Quarter-final Over Unpaid Bonuses: The Nigerian national team has threatened to boycott their AFCON 2025 quarter-final match against Algeria over unpaid allowances and bonuses, with the NFF stating the CBN is processing payments.
7. Obasanjo Reveals CIA Funded Nigerian Labour Unions Before His Reforms: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo disclosed that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was funding the Nigerian Labour Congress before his 1999 labour reforms ended foreign influence.
8. Bandits Attack National Park Office in Oyo, Kill Several: Gunmen attacked the National Park Service office in Oyo State, killing at least five persons and raising fresh security concerns in the region.
9. Atiku’s Former Running Mate, Baba-Ahmed, Declares Presidential Ambition for 2027: Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has declared his intention to run for president in 2027, stating he remains in the LP and is ready to “fix Nigeria.
10. PwC/FG Data: 141 Million Nigerians Projected to Live in Poverty by 2026: A report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and government data projects that Nigeria’s poverty rate will hit 62%, meaning about 141 million citizens will live below the poverty line this year.
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