Recap Of top 10 key latest stories that you might have missed this Sunday Afternoon in Nigeria today, 5th July, 2026
UN REPORT: Obi raises alarm, says food crisis in north avoidable
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has raised the alarm following a fresh United Nations report indicating that over 17 million people across nine states in northern Nigeria were facing crisis-level hunger.
Kidnapped Ekiti church worshippers regain freedom, after 67 days (Video)
The worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Igbala, Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, in Ilejemeje Local Government Area, who were kidnaped over two months ago have regained their freedom after spending 67 days in captivity.
PFIPC Scandal: Probe how alleged fake agency got allocation in national budget –Kwankwasiya movement
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called for a comprehensive investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the issue has gone beyond the actions of any individual and now raises fundamental questions about public accountability.
S’Africa dismisses Nigerian govt’s request to compensate victims of xenophobia, says they are drug dealers
The South African government has rejected a request by its Nigerian counterpart for compensation to citizens who left their businesses and properties behind while fleeing xenophobia attacks in that country.
Court orders MultiChoice to pay N3m for ‘shortchanging’ consumer
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, the operator of DStv, to pay a total of N3million in damages and costs for what it ruled ASA breach of contract.
Burnaboy acquires world’s first widebody Buggati Chiron
Grammy Award-winning artist, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has gifted himself a new multi-million dollar Bugatti Chiron.
Morocco knock co-hosts Canada out of World Cup, book quarterfinal ticket
The Atlas Lions of Morocco have clinched their ticket to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating co-hosts Canada 3-0 on Saturday night.
NDLEA arrests Nigerian-British grandma with 13kg cocaine hidden in plantain peels
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, Mrs Mary Barek, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in fake plantain peels through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
APC faces backlash over controversial candidates’ list
The All Progressives Congress has come under heavy criticism over its decision to alter the list of candidates who emerged from its National Assembly primaries.
The move has also triggered fresh concerns about internal democracy and the credibility of the APC’s candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
