Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Uproar Over US Court’s Order To FBI, DEA To Release Tinubu’s Records
- Glomar Responses By FBI, DEA “Improper, Must Be Lifted-Court
- Nigeria Does Not Deserve Leader With Tainted Past-Atiku
- Reports Did Not Indict Tinubu, Our Lawyers Are Examining Ruling-Presidency
- Presidency Orders Removal of 2027 Bola Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Billboards
In a new development, an uproar has greeted the order by the United States Court for the District of Columbia directing the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records of their investigations of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu’s involvement in alleged drug trafficking. READ MORE
2. Rivers Emergency Rule: Reps To Inaugurate Oversight Panel Tomorrow
- Tompolo Breaks Silence, Denies Betraying Ijaw Nation
The House of Representatives has disclosed that it will inaugurate a 19-member ad hoc committee to oversee the emergency rule declared in Rivers State. READ MORE
3. US Tariff Hike May Be A Blessing For Nigeria, Other African Countries – Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has expressed optimism the recent tariff hike introduced by United States President, Donald Trump may be a blessing in disguise for Nigeria and African economies. READ MORE
4. Brice Oligui Nguema Wins Gabon Presidential Election with 90.35% of Vote
Gabon’s transitional leader Brice Oligui Nguema, who orchestrated the 2023 military coup that ousted President Ali Bongo, has been declared winner of the country’s first post-coup presidential election, securing a landslide 90.35% of the vote. READ MORE
5. Presidency Warns APC About Ndume, Says He’s Plotting To Join Atiku, Obi’s Coalition
The Presidency, through Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has warned the All-Progressives Congress (APC) should be wary of Borno South Senator Ali Ndume. READ MORE
6. ‘This Bloodshed Must Stop’: CAN Mourns Plateau Victims, Calls For Justice
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed profound grief and outrage over the recent killings in Plateau State, calling the April 4 attacks in Bokkos and Mangu areas a heartbreaking tragedy. READ MORE
7. Northern Movement Challenges El-Rufai’s Atiku Endorsement
The Northern Conscience Movement (NCM) has delivered a sharp critique of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s recent praise for Atiku Abubakar, describing it as a confusing change in political alignment. READ MORE
8. Insecurity: APC’s Oyintiloye Sounds Alarm, Urges Tinubu To Act Fast On Kidnapping Crisis
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has raised alarm over the escalating wave of kidnappings across Nigeria, calling on President Bola Tinubu to act without delay. READ MORE
9. “I Know Where I’m Going Is Bigger” — 2Baba Opens Up On Life, Criticism, Staying Grounded
Nigerian music legend 2Baba has offered fans a rare and heartfelt glimpse into his personal world, in a recent sit-down with B2G Network, where he spoke about wellness, public perception, and maintaining a sense of purpose amidst fame. READ MORE
10. EPL: Liverpool Six Points From Winning Title, Newcastle Hammer Hapless Man Utd
Liverpool are six points away from sealing a 20th Premier League title after Virgil van Dijk went from zero to hero with a late header to seal a 2-1 win over West Ham. READ MORE
