Here are today's top 7 trending stories shaping headlines across Nigeria. From politics and the economy to security and a global tragedy, each update reflects the country’s shifting centre of gravity. When the Centre Shifts
(Reported by Punch, Vanguard, TheCable, Naija News, and other major outlets.)
Key Stories
1. Gunmen Attack Ex-Minister Damishi Sango’s Home, Kill Female Relative
The Central Bank approved $20,000 in sales per Bureau De Change operator to help stabilise the naira and curb black market rates.
2. Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash
Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died in a crash in Spain. Nigerian football fans join global tributes to the 28-year-old star.
3. 15 Killed in Sokoto Village Attack
Suspected Lakurawa bandits killed 15 residents in Kwalajiya, Sokoto — another tragic reminder of persistent rural insecurity.
4. MTN and 9mobile Sign Roaming Deal
9mobile users will now access MTN infrastructure under a three-year NCC-approved agreement to improve national coverage.
5. Labour Party Gives Obi 48-Hour Ultimatum
The Abure-led Labour Party faction asked Peter Obi to resign following his role in the ADC-led opposition coalition.
6. Tinubu Centre Earns ₦650m in 3 Weeks — Wike
Wike reported ₦650m revenue from the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre, now booked through 2027. The ₦39bn project may be paying off.
7. Buhari Reportedly Under Medical Care in London
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly recovering after a health scare during a check-up. His media team confirms he is stable.
3 Key Questions Nigerians Are Asking Today
- Will Obi’s exit fracture or solidify the new opposition coalition?
- Can the CBN's FX intervention truly restore confidence in the naira?
- Is the Tinubu Centre’s revenue a sign of viable infrastructure ROI?
From forex moves to political defections and institutional performance, today’s stories show a country negotiating between control and disruption.
Sources:
- CBN Sells FOREX to BDCs (Punch, TheCable, Leadership, BusinessDay)
- Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash (AsiaOne, New York Post, Reuters, Sky Sports, Pulse NG)
- 15 Killed in Sokoto Attack (Punch, PM News, Naija News)
- MTN and 9mobile Roaming Deal (MarketScreener, SAMENA Daily, BusinessPost NG)
- Peter Obi Ultimatum by Labour Party (Leadership, Daily Post, Tribune NG)
- Wike on Tinubu Centre Revenue (TheCable, Vanguard, Punch, ThisDay)
- Buhari's Illness (The Guardian Nigeria)
