Here are the top stories from across the country today. Wike hits Catholic Onaiyekan, says priest is biasedThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, saying the cleric supported a particular candidate during the 2023 general election.Read more4. Trump’s former lawyer clears major Senate hurdle for US attorney general postPresident Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, has moved a step closer to becoming the next Attorney General of…President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, has moved a step closer to becoming the next Attorney General of the United States after securing approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee.Read more5. Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for Armed Forces personnelPresident Bola Tinubu has approved a substantial upward review of salaries for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with personnel set to receive pay increases ranging from 30 to 80 per cent under a new remuneration package scheduled to take effect from September 1, 2026.Read more8. Police nab two suspects over abduction of military recruits in KebbiThe Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two men allegedly connected to the kidnapping of three newly graduated military recruits who were abducted along the Anka/Bukuyum Road in Zamfara State.Read more9.