Here are the top stories from across the country
1. UN REPORT: Obi raises alarm, says food crisis in north avoidable
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has raised the alarm following a fresh United Nations report indicating that over 17 million people across nine states in northern Nigeria were facing crisis-level hunger.Read more
2. Kidnapped Ekiti church worshippers regain freedom, after 67 days (Video)
The worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Igbala, Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, in Ilejemeje Local Government Area, who were kidnaped over two months ago have regained their freedom after spending 67 days in captivity.Read more
3. PFIPC Scandal: Probe how alleged fake agency got allocation in national budget –Kwankwasiya movement
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called for a comprehensive investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the issue has gone beyond the actions of any individual and now raises fundamental questions about public accountability.Read more
4. S’Africa dismisses Nigerian govt’s request to compensate victims of xenophobia, says they are drug dealers
The South African government has rejected a request by its Nigerian counterpart for compensation to citizens who left their businesses and properties behind while fleeing xenophobia attacks in that country.Read more
5. Court orders MultiChoice to pay N3m for ‘shortchanging’ consumer
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, the operator of DStv, to pay a total of N3million in damages and costs for what it ruled ASA breach of contract.Read more
6. Burnaboy acquires world’s first widebody Buggati Chiron
Grammy Award-winning artist, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has gifted himself a new multi-million dollar Bugatti Chiron.https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/burnaboy-acquires-worlds-first-widebody-buggati-chiron/
7. Morocco knock co-hosts Canada out of World Cup, book quarterfinal ticket
The Atlas Lions of Morocco have clinched their ticket to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating co-hosts Canada 3-0 on Saturday night.Read more