Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. DSS arraigns El’Rufai for allegedly tapping NSA Ribadu’s phone
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el’Rufai before a Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly bugging the phone of the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu.Read more
2. Peter Obi in closed door meeting with ‘struggling’ Bauchi gov, Mohammed
A presidential hopefully under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Peter Obi on Thursday held a meeting with the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed.Read more
3. APC shifts presidential, governorship primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted its presidential primaries to May 23.Read more
4. Alleged N33.8b fraud: Ex-power minister knows fate June 9
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday fixed June 9 for judgment in the trial of a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, for alleged N33.8 billion fraud.Read more
5. Senate confirms Darma as minister
The Senate has confirmed Muttaqha Rabe Darma for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Read more
6. NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers with airtime for poor service
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecom operators to compensate subscribers for poor network quality through airtime credits under a strengthened regulatory enforcement framework nationwide.Read more
7. Naira sheds N5.46 against dollar at official window
The Nigerian currency, the naira, slumped against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday.Read more
8. Yahaya Bello: Court to rule on EFCC’s request to re-present exhibit to witness Friday
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned to Fruday ruling on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to re-present an exhibit to its witness, Abdullahi Jamilu, in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for alleged money laundering.Read more
9. Cross River traces 10 contacts as fresh COVID-19 concerns emerge
The Cross River State Government has identified and placed under isolation 10 individuals who had contact with a Chinese national linked to a recent reappearance of COVID-19 in Nigeria.Read more
10. Senate raises alarm over insecurity, floats option of halting politics in eight states
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday escalated its response to the country’s worsening security situation, urging the Federal Government to weigh drastic emergency steps — including the suspension of political activities in some of the most affected northern states.Read more
