A wide range of major developments dominated the Nigerian headlines on Sunday, from the NBA presidential election and fresh insecurity in Benue to political reactions over the country’s worsening poverty rate and key judicial decisions. Here are the top stories making the rounds across the country.
- Badejo-Okusanya Leads NBA Presidential Election
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has taken an early lead in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election. Results released as of 7:30 p.m. on Saturday showed she had secured 10,554 votes out of the 22,863 ballots cast at the time.
- Gunmen Abduct Three Siblings, Mother’s Dead Body In Benue
Suspected gunmen have reportedly abducted three siblings travelling from Abuja to Benue State with the dead body of their late mother for burial. The incident occurred in Ohimini Local Government Area along the Ogobia–Otukpo Road between Omutele and Ankpechi communities.
- ADC Tells Tinubu To Dump Economic Policies Or Resign
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abandon what it described as his “neoliberal economic policies” or step down from office. The opposition party cited a recent World Bank report indicating that about 139 million Nigerians are now living below the poverty line.
- Presidency Suggests Foreign Forces Behind Nigeria’s Security Crisis
The Presidency has suggested that external forces may be contributing to Nigeria’s persistent insecurity. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, made the claim during an appearance on The Link Up Podcast, where he referenced international developments pointing to possible foreign involvement in terrorism.
- Teacher Accused Of Flogging 12-Year-Old Pupil To Death Surrenders
Mrs. Dim Ebere, the 47-year-old teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, has surrendered to the police. According to the Anambra State Police Command, the suspect voluntarily reported to the Neni Police Station on Saturday.
- Christian Groups Reject Bill Seeking To Ban Preaching In Commercial Vehicles
Several Christian organisations have opposed a proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act seeking to criminalise preaching in commercial vehicles. The groups argued that the proposed legislation would violate citizens’ constitutional rights and further burden ordinary Nigerians.
- Police Arrest Fake Pastor Over Kidnap Of Four-Week-Old Baby
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a man posing as a pastor and his alleged accomplice over the abduction of a four-week-old baby in Minna. Police said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
- Two Sentenced To Death For Rape, Murder Of 17-Year-Old Girl
An Anambra State High Court sitting in Ogidi has sentenced Elochukwu Belonwu and Chukwuebuka Ofokwu to death by hanging after finding them guilty of conspiracy, rape and the murder of 17-year-old Jennifer Anene. The court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Three Ministry Staff Arrested Over Alleged N500m Theft In Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three staff members of the state Ministry of Labour, Empowerment and Productivity over the alleged theft of government equipment valued at about N500 million. The stolen items reportedly include generators, forklifts, lathe machines and other industrial equipment.
- Three Killed, Four Injured In Anambra Road Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that three persons lost their lives while four others sustained injuries in a lone road crash along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road in Anambra State. Authorities said the injured victims have been taken to hospital for treatment while investigations into the crash continue.
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