Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Atiku blasts Nigerian govt over rising insecurity as ex-lawmaker dies in kidnappers’ den

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the security approach of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the death of former House of Representatives member Abba Adamu while in the custody of kidnappers.Read more

2. Cleric tells court what he told alleged coup plotters

An Islamic cleric on Monday told the Federal High Court, Abuja how he came to know the suspected coup plotters accused of a plot to overthrow the Bola Tinubu government.Read more

3. Adelabu, declares Oyo governorship ambition, unveils blueprint

The former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday unveiled his 2027 governorship election plan.Read more

4. Ex-SDP chairman docked for alleged fund mismanagement

Police on Tuesday arraigned a former National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, for alleged criminal misappropriation of funds at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate Court.Read more

5. Naira sheds N2.46 against dollar at official window

The Nigerian currency, the naira, wobbled again against the United States dollar at the official window on Tuesday.Read more

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6. Crude oil price hit $104 as US, Iran ceasefire enters ‘life support’

Crude oil prices reached $104 on Monday as the United States and Iran failed to agree on a deal to end the conflict in the Middle East.Read more

7. Abducted Nasarawa varsity students regain freedom

The six abducted students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), have regained their freedom.Read more

8. 72 people killed as Nigerian military bombs Zamfara market controlled by bandits

At least 72 people were reportedly killed after the Tumfa market in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State was hit by a military air strike.Read more

9. Frank Edoho breaks silence on divorce amid rumoured affair involving ex-wife and popular singer

Nigerian media personality and television host Frank Edoho has spoken publicly about his failed second marriage and ongoing divorce proceedings amid social media allegations involving his ex-wife and a popular singer.Read more

10. Ilebaye’s mother alleges father wanted N50m from BBNaija prize money

BBNaija All Stars winner Ilebaye Odiniga has become the centre of a growing family controversy after her mother publicly defended her against allegations made by her father.Read more