Nigeria is buzzing with major developments, from the Presidency confirming that a fake Director-General operated from the Federal Secretariat and met with ministers and ambassadors, to a Federal High Court affirming Senator David Mark’s leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has announced plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms.
Hence, NAIJAONPOINT presents the top 10 trending stories in Nigeria today. Kindly read and enjoy:
1. Scandal In Villa: Presidency Confirms Fake DG Secured Office In Federal Secretariat, Met Ministers, Ambassadors
The Presidency has come under public scrutiny over the activities of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who has been charged with eight counts of conspiracy, forgery and impersonation before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The Police had charged Adeyemi for allegedly operating a fictitious government agency, the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, forging a presidential appointment letter bearing the purported signature of Gbajabiamila, and maintaining 34 bank accounts in the names of non-existent government bodies.
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/scandal-in-villa-presidency-confirms-fake-dg-secured-office-in-federal-secretariat-met-ministers-ambassadors/
2. Court Upholds Mark-Led Leadership Of ADC, Dismisses Abejide’s Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed Sen. David Mark’s leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Justice Musa Liman, who gave the judgment, also dismissed the suit filed by Rep Leke Abejide challenging Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as national chairman and national secretary of the party for lacking merit.
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/court-upholds-mark-led-leadership-of-adc-dismisses-abejides-suit/
3. Adire Fabric To Replace Khaki As New NYSC Uniform
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has confirmed that one of the reforms approved for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will see the scheme’s traditional khaki uniform replaced with Adire fabric.
Olawande stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday.
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/adire-fabric-to-replace-khaki-as-new-nysc-uniform/
4. Atiku Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo As Spokesperson
African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed a chieftain of the party, Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson, weeks after the actor-turned-politician publicly criticised the party’s choice of vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
Okonkwo announced the appointment in a statement signed on Thursday on his official X page, expressing gratitude to Atiku for the confidence reposed in him
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/atiku-appoints-kenneth-okonkwo-as-spokesperson/
5. Police Arrest 3 Suspects Over Alleged Attack On APC Campaign DG, Oke In Ipetu-Ijesa
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with an alleged assassination attempt on the campaign Director-General of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State for the August 15, 2026 gubernatorial election, Hon. Wole Oke during a political engagement in Ipetu-Ijesa community.
The suspects are: Olamilekan Oriyomi (24); Ayotunde Ikupolati Ojo (44); and Fakinleye Femi (31).
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/police-arrest-3-suspects-over-alleged-attack-on-apc-campaign-dg-oke-in-ipetu-ijesa/
6. Appointment Scandal: Why Gbajabiamila Should Be Sacked — Atiku’s Aide
Demola Olarenwaju, Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the dismissal of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the controversy surrounding alleged fraudster Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew.
Olarenwaju’s comments followed allegations by Matthew, who claimed to be the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, accusing Gbajabiamila of involvement in an alleged appointment-for-cash scheme.
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/appointment-scandal-why-gbajabiamila-should-be-sacked-atikus-aide/
7. Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, July 2, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded relatively stable against the United States dollar at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
At the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira exchanged at approximately ₦1,379.68 to the US dollar, reflecting continued stability in the official market amid the Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange reforms.
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/dollar-to-naira-exchange-rate-today-july-2-2026/
8. EFCC Declares Ekiti Man Wanted Over Alleged Forgery, Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a 61-year-old man, Olusegun Ola Osinkolu, wanted over his alleged involvement in conspiracy, forgery and obtaining money by false pretence.
The anti-graft agency announced this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale.
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/efcc-declares-ekiti-man-wanted-over-alleged-forgery-fraud/
9. Osun 2026: How I Sacrificed My Ambition For Oyetola In 2018 – Salaam
The Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Osun State, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has revealed how he dropped his ambition for former governor Adegboyega Oyetola in 2018.
Salaam said his respect for party supremacy made him jettisoned his governorship ambition for Oyetola and gave his support for his victory.
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/osun-2026-how-i-sacrificed-my-ambition-for-oyetola-in-2018-salaam/
10. Petrol Price Remains Above ₦1,200 Despite Crude Falling To $70
Global crude oil prices have fallen to around $70 per barrel, fuelling fresh expectations among Nigerians that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, could soon be reduced.
The decline continued on Thursday as Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, dropped to about $70 per barrel from the $71 it closed at on Wednesday.
Continue reading @ https://osundefender.com/petrol-price-remains-above-%E2%82%A61200-despite-crude-falling-to-70/
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