Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. 200 US Troops, MQ-9 Drones Deployed to Nigeria in Security Collaboration Drive
- Washington Insists Mission is “Non-combat” as Sovereignty Concerns Quietly Surface
- Nigerian Military Confirms Intelligence-Sharing Boost from Bauchi Base Operations
- Deployment Follows Surge in Boko Haram, ISWAP Attacks Across North-East and North-West
The United States has deployed about 200 troops and multiple MQ-9 Reaper drones to Nigeria, deepening military cooperation in the country’s escalating fight against insurgency, even as questions emerge over the balance between foreign assistance and national sovereignty. READ MORE
2. Old Allies At War: Fani-Kayode, Momodu Trade Heavy Punches in Explosive Row
- FFK Begged Me To Connect Him With Atiku – Momodu
- Dele, Stay in Your Lane — or I Will Give You Plenty to Write About.-FFK
A fierce political showdown has erupted between former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and media mogul Dele Momodu, as both men clash publicly over explosive claims of a desperate political “Plan B.” READ MORE
3. Expert Warns Middle East Crisis Could Trigger Inflation Shock in Nigeria
- Naira-for-Crude Strategy Tipped as Key Buffer Against External Shocks
An economic expert, Mr. Joe Nwakwue, has issued a stark warning to the Federal Government, urging urgent and strategic action to shield Nigeria’s economy from the growing fallout of the Middle-East crisis. READ MORE
4. Umahi Offers N1bn If Mrs Ohiri Provides Proof Of Alleged Debt
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has put Mrs Tracy Ohiri on notice, demanding verifiable evidence to support her claims of a N300 million debt, promising a reward of N1 billion should she succeed. READ MORE
5. Police Arrest 11 More Over Festival Assault In Delta, Total Now 15
The police in Delta State have arrested 11 additional suspects over the harassment and molestation of women during a festival in Ozoro, bringing the total number of arrests to 15. READ MORE
6. No Crack Among South-East Governors, Says Otti
Alex Otti has pushed back against claims of a rift among South-East governors, insisting that varying policy approaches across states do not amount to political disunity. READ MORE
7. Fatal Gas Explosion Rocks Lekki-Epe Expressway, Two Killed
A tragic early morning crash on Lekki-Epe Expressway has left two people dead and several properties destroyed after a tipper rammed into a stationary gas truck, triggering a massive explosion. READ MORE
8. Victor Osimhen: I’d Be Wealthy Even Without Football
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says his success goes beyond football, revealing he was confident he would have made money regardless of his career path. READ MORE
9. AFCON Controversy: Odegbami Urges CAF To Restore Senegal As Champions
Former Nigerian football star Segun Odegbami has criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for awarding the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco after initially crowning Senegal champions. READ MORE
10. Qing Madi: Music Money Is As Lucrative As Drug Trade
Nigerian singer Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, popularly known as Qing Madi, has compared the earnings in the music industry to the “drug” business, highlighting how financially rewarding it can be. READ MORE
