Good morning to readers. Daily Sun brings the major stories from Nigerian Newspapers on Monday morning.
State police: PDP threatens lawsuit as governors push for accelerated passage
State governors have intensified pressure on the National Assembly, the 36 State Houses of Assembly and the Presidency to fast-track the passage and assent to the state police bill, ahead of campaigns for the 2027 general elections, even as the process now faces the threat of a legal challenge. Read more here.
Tracka raises alarm as FG budgets N962bn for SUVs, empowerment
Nigeria’s proposed 2026 budget is facing fresh criticism after a civic monitoring group, Tracka, revealed that spending on luxury vehicles and empowerment programmes has climbed to nearly a trillion naira, an amount larger than what the Federal Government plans to spend on seven key ministries combined. Read more here.
BBNaija season 11 kicks off as housemates promise drama, eye N160m grand prize
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has officially begun, with 24 contestants entering Biggie’s house to compete for the show’s record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize. Read more here.
Move fast on AI or miss out – IMF to Africa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that sub-Saharan Africa risks missing out on one of the biggest economic opportunities of the decade unless governments move swiftly to invest in electricity, digital infrastructure, internet connectivity and workforce skills needed to support the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Read more here.
Tinubu names Smart Adviser on NASS matters, House of Reps
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Wasiu Olanrewaju Smart as his Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters for the House of Representatives, the State House announced on Sunday. Read more here.
