Morning Briefing: Top 10 Headlines for Monday, July 13, 2026
Good morning! Here are the top stories you need to know for Monday, July 13, 2026. INEC has extended the deadline for parties to submit 2027 election candidates by three days, drawing criticism from the APC as the PDP uploads its nominees. Anger has also flared over the proposed rise in WAEC and NECO fees to ₦50,000, which could price out many students. Nigeria’s crude oil output hit a 74-month high in June, while the APC swept all seats in the Edo State local government polls. The PFIPC scandal has revealed gaps in the federal budget, appointment checks and banking systems, prompting calls for reform. The Senate hails the president’s push for state police as a “masterstroke” against insecurity. The EU will monitor the Osun governorship election, and the Arewa Think Tank steps in to defend the president’s chief of staff amid media attacks. FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, and TikTok star Peller says he has enrolled in marriage counselling ahead of his white-wedding.
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