Obi demands Tinubu resign as bandits desert 30 Sokoto villages

Presidential candidate Peter Obi renewed his call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing an IMF report on Nigeria’s off‑budget spending that he says highlights accountability, corruption and fiscal mismanagement. In Sokoto State, bandits attacked 30 villages in Danchadi District between Wednesday and Thursday, killing at least six, displacing hundreds and rustling over 1,000 livestock. Edo Police arrested 46‑year‑old quack doctor Osaze Okungbowa after a newborn went missing from a private clinic; the baby’s mother reported the disappearance. US Congressman Riley Moore warned that Washington will closely watch Nigeria’s 2027 elections, tying future security and financial support to religious freedom and poll conduct. Former President Goodluck Jonathan dismissed as false a claim he was offered ₦500 billion to stand against Obi and split South‑South votes. The All Progressives Congress said it is on track to meet INEC’s July 11 deadline for uploading presidential and National Assembly candidates, with Tinubu’s details expected mid‑week. The Senate will reconsider the controversial ₦1.3 billion allocation to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council when it resumes Tuesday, after a forged appointment letter bearing a fake Chief of Staff signature was cleared at Civil Service Headquarters. The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission reported recovering ₦5.79 billion in crime proceeds from January to June 2026, warning that corruption still diverts funds from critical services. In Delta State, police arrested 202 suspects (102 men, 100 women) in Asaba for operating brothels, possessing and selling suspected illicit drugs and related offences. Finally, Osun APC gubernatorial candidate Bola Oyebamiji urged voters not to sell their votes in the August 15 election, urging them to use their PVCs wisely to choose him. These events underscore ongoing governance, security and electoral challenges that affect daily life and require vigilance, informed voting and demand for transparency.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/06/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-monday-morning-137/