The Federal Government says it will deduct ₦3.6tn from the Federation Account to cushion electricity subsidy costs, as NECO releases the 2025 SSCE External results with over 80 per cent scoring five credits and above.
Bandit attacks in Katsina and Kwara states have killed at least 30 people, while medical experts warn that tying limbs after snakebites reduces victims’ chances of survival.
In politics, PDP governors are resisting moves by the Wike bloc to dismantle state committees ahead of the national convention, and ruling houses in Ogun State have warned against outsiders’ interference in the stool selection process.
A mother has appealed for intervention over her son’s disappearance after a police arrest, while the Nigerian Press Organisation urged President Bola Tinubu to regulate foreign digital platforms or risk losing Nigerian media influence.
Nigeria also secured $18.2bn in oil investments and field plans, underscoring efforts to attract energy capital.
Here are the top stories you should know this morning, among others:
Ruling houses warn against outsiders interference in Ogun stool
Ruling houses in Ogun State warned against external interference in the selection process for the Moguniseja stool, insisting that only recognised kingmakers and indigenes have the authority to decide succession.
https://punchng.com/ruling-houses-warn-against-outsiders-interference-in-ogun-stool
Mother queries son’s disappearance after police arrest, seeks intervention
A mother has petitioned authorities over the disappearance of her son following a police arrest, seeking urgent intervention as concerns grow over accountability in law enforcement operations.
https://punchng.com/mother-queries-sons-disappearance-after-police-arrest-seeks-intervention
Convention showdown: PDP govs resist Wike bloc’s move to dismantle committees
Peoples Democratic Party governors moved to block attempts by a bloc loyal to former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, to dismantle key party committees ahead of the party’s national convention.
https://punchng.com/convention-showdown-pdp-govs-resist-wike-blocs-move-to-dismantle-committees
Tying legs after snakebite reduces victims’ chances of survival — Experts
Medical experts warned that tying limbs after a snakebite significantly reduces victims’ chances of survival, urging the public to abandon harmful first-aid practices and seek immediate medical care.
https://punchng.com/tying-legs-after-snakebite-reduces-victims-chances-of-survival-experts/
Genocide accusations: US Congress panels hold new session on Nigeria today
United States Congress panels are scheduled to hold a fresh session on allegations of genocide in Nigeria, amid renewed scrutiny of the country’s security challenges.
https://punchng.com/genocide-accusations-us-congress-panels-hold-new-session-on-nigeria-today
Bandits kill 30 in fresh Katsina, Kwara attacks
At least 30 persons were killed in renewed bandit attacks on communities in Katsina and Kwara states, further highlighting the persistence of violent attacks in rural areas.
https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-30-in-fresh-katsina-kwara-attacks
NPO to Tinubu: Regulate foreign platforms or lose Nigerian media
The Nigerian Press Organisation urged President Bola Tinubu to regulate foreign digital platforms, warning that failure to act could further weaken local media organisations.
https://punchng.com/npo-to-tinubu-regulate-foreign-platforms-or-lose-nigerian-media
NECO releases 2025 SSCE external results, over 80% score five credits
NECO released the 2025 SSCE External results, with more than 80 per cent of candidates reportedly recording five credits and above.
https://punchng.com/breaking-neco-releases-2025-ssce-external-results-over-80-score-five-credits
Electricity subsidy: FG to deduct N3.6tn from Federation Account
The Federal Government is set to deduct about ₦3.6tn from the Federation Account to cover electricity subsidy obligations.
https://punchng.com/electricity-subsidy-fg-to-deduct-n3-6tn-from-federation-account
Nigeria secures $18.2bn oil investments, 28 field plans
Nigeria secured $18.2bn in oil investments, alongside plans for the development of 28 oil fields, signalling renewed interest in the country’s energy sector.
https://punchng.com/nigeria-secures-18-2bn-oil-investments-28-field-plans
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