• FG rejects Canadian court’s labeling of APC, PDP as terrorist groups
• Lawyer sues FG over ‘special treatment’ of Fuji star KWAM 1 in airport case
• Petrol prices drop after Dangote Refinery cuts ex-depot rates
• Stranded Nigerian miners recount abuse in Central African Republic
• Peter Obi faults Tinubu govt over sharp drop in foreign investment

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.

FG rejects Canadian court’s labeling of APC, PDP as terrorist groups

The federal government has dismissed as “erroneous” a Canadian federal court’s ruling that classified Nigeria’s two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as terrorist organisations.

In a statement on Friday, the ministry of foreign affairs said the judgment was reckless, baseless, and amounted to interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs. Spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa argued that the court unfairly targeted entire political parties that have produced democratically elected presidents, instead of focusing on individuals found culpable.

The government warned that the ruling wrongly paints every member of both parties as a potential terrorist, which it described as unacceptable. It urged Canadian authorities to withdraw the designation and avoid endorsing politically motivated claims against Nigeria.

Lawyer sues FG over ‘special treatment’ of Fuji star KWAM 1 in airport case

Human rights lawyer Ayodele Ademiluyi has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and several agencies over what he described as “double standards” in the handling of recent airport controversies involving Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1.

The suit lists as respondents the minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, along with the NCAA, FAAN, AON, NCoS, and the Nigeria Police Force. Ademiluyi argued that while Ibom Air passenger Comfort Emmanson was swiftly arraigned and remanded, KWAM 1 was not arrested or prosecuted despite allegedly committing a similar offence. Instead, the artist was even given an ambassadorial role.

Ademiluyi said the case was aimed at ensuring accountability and fairness in the aviation sector, stressing that no one should be above the law.

Petrol prices drop after Dangote Refinery cuts ex-depot rates

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and other marketers have slashed petrol prices following a reduction in ex-depot rates by Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

From highs of about ₦950 per litre earlier in the week, pump prices have now dropped to as low as ₦865 in Lagos and ₦870 in Ogun, especially at NNPC retail stations. Many filling stations across the states have also adjusted prices below ₦900 to stay competitive.

However, price differences remain across the country, with higher rates recorded in the North, South-East, and South-South due to transportation costs and distance from supply points.

Stranded Nigerian miners recount abuse in Central African Republic

Twelve Nigerian miners recently evacuated from the Central African Republic (CAR) have accused their Chinese employers of sexual abuse and abandonment.

The miners, who arrived in Abuja on Thursday after a three-week repatriation process, were received by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). They had been stranded in a remote village before being moved to the Nigerian embassy in Bangui with the help of government agencies.

The leader of the group, Igorigo Freeborn, narrated how they were left without pay, forced to endure unsafe conditions in the forest, and subjected to mistreatment by their employers.

Peter Obi faults Tinubu govt over sharp drop in foreign investment

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of presiding over a steep decline in foreign direct investment (FDI).

Obi blamed what he described as “poor leadership, weak governance, and uncoordinated reforms” for the worsening economy. He said fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that FDI fell by nearly 70 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, dropping to $126.29 million from $421.8 million in the last quarter of 2024.

Sharing his views on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Obi warned that the trend reflected deep investor concerns and could further hurt Nigeria’s growth if not urgently addressed.