Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Supreme Court affirms Ododo’s election as Kogi governor
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Usman Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State.Read more
2. Supreme Court affirms Diri’s re-election as Bayelsa governor
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reaffirmed the electoral victory of Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Read more
3. Tinubu promises to equip Nigeria’s military
President Bola Tinubu on Friday promised to further equip and empower the Nigerian military.Read more
4. Flood risk in Abia, Ondo, 8 others as Nigerian govt issues alert on River Niger rising level
The Federal Government on Friday alerted Nigerians on the rising water levels of the River Niger.Read more
5. FG claims over 20,000 holding fake certificates in Nigeria
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said on Friday at least 21,600 people are parading fake certificates obtained from institutions in Benin Republic, Togo and others.Read more
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6. Tinubu swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as new CJN
In a momentous occasion that marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s judicial history, President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, formally inaugurating her as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria.Read more
7. Afreximbank finances Oando’s acquisition of NAOC
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has been identified as the funding source of the $783 million acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) by Oando Petroleum and Natural Gas Company Limited.Read more
8. Dispatch rider dies in Lagos auto crash
A dispatch rider died in an auto crash along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos on Friday.Read more
9. Edo Queens make history with WAFU Champions League triumph
Edo Queens have made history as the second Nigerian club to win the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament.Read more
10. Leverkusen begin title defence with 11th-minute stoppage-time winner
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface was in action for Bayer Leverkusen as they began their Bundesliga title defence on Friday night with a victory.Read more
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