Good morning! Here is today’s summary of yesterday’s top stories, as reported by GoNews Nigeria, to keep you informed and ahead.
1. The Abia State Government, in partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, has launched a state task force to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable residents. The task force, chaired by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna, was inaugurated in Umuahia.
2. Peter Obi has weighed in on recent remarks by Atiku Abubakar, who indicated that the 2027 presidential race could be his final attempt if he secures the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket. Speaking during an appearance on the Naija Unfiltered podcast on Saturday, Obi addressed the comment with a measured tone, describing Atiku as both a respected leader and a personal elder.
3. The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology has confirmed the disbursement of over ₦1.4 billion from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to students in 2025. In a statement issued by Registrar Olayinka Balogun, the university emphasized its strong working relationship with NELFUND and dismissed claims suggesting delays or reluctance in releasing funds.
4. The Lagos State Government has called on private organisations, including banks, filling stations, eateries, and other public-facing businesses, to make their restroom facilities accessible to the public as part of a broader strategy to eliminate open defecation and enhance sanitation across the state. The appeal was made by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement shared on X on Saturday.
5. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has firmly rejected claims circulating online that it banned airtime borrowing and data advance services in Nigeria, describing such reports as inaccurate and misleading. The clarification was issued in an official statement posted on the Commission’s X account.
6. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged Lagos residents to take preventive steps against flooding as the rainy season intensifies. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Head of Lagos Operations, Mr Mohammed Olatunde, said the warning aligns with the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, which lists Lagos as a high-risk state.
7. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed suggestions that Rotimi Amaechi can deliver Rivers State to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to reporters in Abuja, Wike argued that Amaechi’s past political influence did not translate into electoral success in the state, even while serving in key positions within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
8. The Corporate Affairs Commission has temporarily suspended access to its company registration portal following a reported cyberattack that impacted its database and compromised millions of data points. The announcement was made in a statement published on the Commission’s official X account, where it explained that the shutdown is part of efforts to stabilise and secure its digital infrastructure.
9. Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, have dismantled a suspected baby factory operating in the Badagry axis of Lagos, following an overnight operation that extended from Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday. The raid took place in Okuju, Ilado, where authorities rescued 18 pregnant women and 10 children believed to have been held at the facility. Two suspects, identified as Joy Okeke and Raphael Agwu, were arrested in connection with the operation.
10. The Nigerian government has cautioned television broadcasters and news anchors over what it describes as increasing breaches of professional standards in the country’s broadcast industry. The warning was issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in a notice released on Friday, following concerns about a growing trend of unprofessional conduct across news platforms.
