1. Tight Security Ahead of Anambra Governorship Election
Massive security deployment has been recorded across Anambra State as residents head to the polls today to elect a new governor. This election marks the first major test for Professor Joash Amupitan since his appointment as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
2. PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike’s Camp Sacks BoT Leadership
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Friday as the Nyesom Wike faction announced the removal of the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT). The group named Senator Mao Ohuabunwa as the new BoT Chairman and Hon. Isah Dansidi as Secretary, replacing Senator Ahmed Makarfi.
3. Tinubu Responds to Trump’s Threat, Says Nigeria’s Security Is Non-Negotiable
President Bola Tinubu on Friday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to national security amid growing controversy over U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to send troops to Nigeria to protect “persecuted” Christians. Tinubu stated that under no circumstances would Nigeria compromise its sovereignty or internal security.
4. Residents Flee Kano Border Communities Over Bandit Attacks
Several residents in border villages of Shanono Local Government Area, Kano State, have abandoned their homes following repeated bandit attacks. Many displaced families are now seeking refuge in Faruruwa and Shanono towns after days of violence that left multiple communities deserted.
5. Tinubu Meets Sultan of Sokoto at Presidential Villa
President Tinubu on Friday received the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Sultan, who also heads the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), held a closed-door meeting with the President. Details of their discussion were not made public.
6. Petrol Prices Dip Slightly as Depot Competition Intensifies
The average depot price of petrol fell marginally to ₦880.5 per litre on Friday from ₦881.5 as competition among major private depots and Dangote Refinery increased. Operators such as Matrix, A.Y.M. Shafa, and Sigmund Zamson, based in Warri and Calabar, also reduced their selling prices from ₦890 to ₦889 per litre.
7. Barau Jibrin, Northern Elders Slam Trump Over ‘Disgrace’ Remark
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for describing Nigeria as a “disgraced country.” He demanded an immediate retraction of the statement. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association also criticized Trump’s threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty.
8. Plateau Cleric Threatens ICC Action Over Killings of Christians
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a Plateau-based cleric and regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), has vowed to drag the Nigerian government before the International Criminal Court (ICC) over what he described as the systematic killing of Christians in northern Nigeria. Dachomo said he is compiling evidence and testimonies from victims across affected states.
9. Troops Arrest Three Armed Suspects in Benue State
Operatives of Operation Whirl Stroke have apprehended three suspected criminals found with weapons in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. Acting media officer Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu confirmed the arrests in a statement issued Friday in Makurdi, noting that the suspects are now in custody for further investigation.
10. Regina Daniels Breaks Down Amid Family, Marital Crisis
Nollywood star Regina Daniels has reportedly broken down in tears over her ongoing marital troubles with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. The actress is said to be distressed following the alleged harassment of her family and the controversial arrest of her brother, Samuel Daniels, popularly known as Sammy West.
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