Today’s News Headlines from Nigeria

Politics & Governance

• Former Lagos lawmaker says Tinubu’s 2027 re-election is unstoppable
• Amaechi says only citizens can stop Tinubu in 2027
• Wike’s aide blames ADC spokesman for PDP’s downfall
• Coalition: Wike’s aide criticizes Bolaji Abdullahi’s credibility
• Tinubu’s complete failure evident as Trump sidelines Nigeria
• Galadima praises ADC coalition as resistance to dictatorship
• Peter Obi has not officially left Labour Party, says Peter Ameh
• PDP chieftain blames greed and power lust for party’s failure
• Ohonbamu urges support for Tinubu’s development agenda in Edo
• Senate begins constitution review, focuses on state police and electoral reform
• Lagos assembly proposes new correctional centre
• Wike challenges Amaechi to popularity contest in 2027
• Showunmi predicts failure of Atiku-led coalition
• Bode George tells Atiku and PDP members to pick one side in coalition
• ADC lawmaker criticizes coalition, says it won’t work
• Wike’s aide tells Amaechi to wait till 2027
• Profiles of emerging politicians seeking to transform Nigeria
• NNPP’s Galadima says every political party needs Kwankwaso
• Coalition: Galadima reveals Kwankwaso’s position
• Amaechi promises one-term presidency if given ADC ticket
• Datti Baba-Ahmed claims he predicted the ADC coalition two years ago
• Coalition should be challenged, says Bwala, calling members internally displaced politicians
• Wike says ADC coalition will drag Nigeria backward
• PDP clarifies that David Mark and Atiku’s coalition moves are not official party positions

Economy & Development

• Cranes Today: Denzai completes its first African project
• ECOWAS Bank approves $100m for Lagos-Calabar coastal highway
• Dangote dispute escalates publicly
• Nigeria’s fiscal deficit expected to widen in 2025 due to oil revenue shortfall
• AMCON confirms sale of Ibadan DisCo for N100 billion
• Senate passes bill to establish Bitumen Development Commission
• EBID commits $100 million to Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
• NEPC dismisses report on promotion exam irregularities
• Zenith Bank named Nigeria’s top bank for 16th year by Tier-1 capital
• NERC reports DisCos generated N553.63b in Q1
• GTCO targets $100m equity raise, plans London Stock Exchange listing
• MTN and 9mobile to roll out nationwide roaming by end of July
• Nigeria’s exchange rate gap narrows as FX inflows rise

Social Issues & Law

• DSS accuses Mumuye youth leader of IPOB links, files terrorism charges
• Borno women demand political inclusion
• Kaduna farmer abducted, son killed by suspected attackers
• Pastor Enenche arrested after attending Abba Moro’s birthday
• TikToker Tsulange sentenced to one year in prison in Kano
• Nigerian man pleads guilty in $6m U.S. inheritance scam
• Police arrest pastor linked to land fraud in Abuja
• Nigerian soldier allegedly kills phone repairer over girlfriend’s phone

Health & Education

• NMA criticizes Tinubu’s plan to export doctors to Saint Lucia
• National summit on food security and nutrition to hold July 10
• Shettima to open food security summit
• Ogun State launches AI fellowship for developers
• Nigerian NGO urges inclusive voting for PWDs
• Redeemer’s University ranks best in Africa for SDG 6
• Interview: Former VC says universities should lead in solving national issues

Diplomacy & International Relations

• Tinubu tells Nigerians in Saint Lucia that oil smuggling has been curbed
• London Mayor Sadiq Khan to visit Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa
• Nigeria signs MoU with Saint Lucia to boost tourism and creative industries
• Tems launches initiative to support African women in music
• Akua Aboagye denied U.S. entry
• Tinubu mourns legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai
• Peter Obi praises Peter Rufai for his contributions to Nigerian football

Tech, Innovation & Infrastructure

• Nigeria to unveil smart police stations nationwide
• Naseni to build renewable energy factories in Abuja
• Niger, Nasarawa launch digital skills initiative
• Oyo issues Certificate of Occupancy for Rayfield Gardens City Estate
• FG approves Apapa and TCIP infrastructure upgrades
• Dangote Group subsidiary appoints new non-executive director

Culture & Society

• Profiles of young leaders pushing for change in Nigeria
• NGO organizes biodiversity recovery and monitoring in Ogoni
• Documentary on late politician Koleosho to premiere Sept 2
• BIC pledges support for youth empowerment via creative programs

Religion

• ‘Bedbugs of religion’ commentary explores challenges in religious practice

Public Opinion & Commentary

• “The Rule of Law and Nigeria’s Democracy” – Opinion piece
• AllAfrica report: Protesters demand accountability in governance
• ‘When Distant Wars Hit Home’ – global conflict’s effect on Nigeria