Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. 2027: Coalition Against Tinubu’s Re-election Suffers Setback
- PDP Govs Reject Coalition But Ready To Wrest Power From Tinubu
- Momodu: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Cannot Individually Unseat Tinubu
- PDP Chieftain Predicts Collapse Of Party If Atiku Gets Presidential Ticket
Ahead of the 2027 election, the purported coalition to wrestle power from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC) seems to have suffered a massive blow. READ MORE
2. N300m Hosting Gift: Ibas, NBA In War Of Words
- Drama As Pro, Anti Fubara Protests Rock Rivers
The purported N300 million given to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) by the government of Rivers State is causing a ruckus between the sole administrator of the state Ibok-Ete Ibas and the leadership of the NBA. READ MORE
3. OPEC Cuts Global Oil Demand Forecast Amid US Tariff Hike Row
- Nigeria Maintains Position As Africa’s Biggest Crude Producer Despite Dip In Output
The ongoing trade tariff by the United States has forced the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut its demand growth forecast. READ MORE
4. Plateau Attack: Tinubu Unleashes Security Agencies As Death Toll Hits 51
Following the fresh cycle of violence that has rocked Plateau State which has resulted in the death of no fewer than 51 people, President Bola Tinubu has condemned the while urging Governor Caleb Mutfwang to address the underlying communal tensions fueling the crisis. READ MORE
5. Alia Warns Obi, Others Against Unapproved Visit To Benue, Says Safety Not Guaranteed
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a stern warning to individuals or groups planning unscheduled visits to the state, cautioning that their safety cannot be guaranteed without prior approval. READ MORE
6. CBN Vows To Block Illicit Funds In Recapitalization Drive
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that measures are being put in place through strong verification processes to ensure that illicit funds do not find their way into the banking sector in its ongoing recapitalization drive. READ MORE
7. Trump Blames Biden For Ukraine War, Vows To End It
U.S. President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, asserting that he had no role in its inception but is committed to bringing the conflict to an end. READ MORE
8. Gov. Okpebholo Embarks On Grassroots Tour, Predicts Mass PDP Defection
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a proactive tour of communities across the state to identify and address local needs—a move he insists is not tied to election campaigns but driven by a commitment to genuine development. READ MORE
9. Chelle Eyes Monaco Teen Wonder, Ilenikhena As Osimhen’s Replacement
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is ramping up his mission to reshape Nigeria’s national team, with teenage sensation George Ilenikhena emerging as a potential future star for the three-time African champions. READ MORE
10. Singer Portable Remanded In Prison Over Inability To Meet Bail Conditions
Controversial Nigerian singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, after failing to meet the bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court. READ MORE
