In today’s top stories, the Federal Government’s 2024 borrowing has come under scrutiny after new debt hit N12.62tn.
This figure exceeded the approved N7.83tn ceiling by N4.79tn, the Budget Office has disclosed.
Security concerns also dominated the morning’s headlines. Gunmen killed a senior Army colonel in a suspected kidnap attempt in Nasarawa State, while the Nigerian Navy said it foiled a N660m crude oil theft in Akwa Ibom, arresting 12 suspects.
In other developments, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission faced fresh accusations over its plan to auction seized vehicles, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde finally took delivery of two long-awaited surveillance aircraft, and Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shock defeat to debutants Malawi at the 2026 WAFCON.
Below are the top stories this morning:
