Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. 2027: Opposition Heavyweights Close Ranks, Back Single Candidate Strategy
- Ibadan Summit Seeks Reforms, Warns Against One-Party Dominance
- Mark Declares Nigerians Have Lost Confidence in INEC,
- ‘Makinde Says Gathering About Protecting Democracy, Not Targeting Tinubu
- ‘No Right-Thinking Igbo Will Back Tinubu Over Obi’ – Nwosu
On Saturday, the front rank of Nigeria’s opposition made a decisive move towards potential coalition politics in 2027 as key political players across the political spectrum endorsed a plan to field a single presidential candidate to take on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). READ MORE
2. Lagos Sanitation Returns, But Compliance Divides City
- State Plans Tougher Enforcement, Incentives to Sustain Momentum
- Agege, Ikorodu, Mainland Shine as Oworonshoki Records Weak Response
When Lagos State reintroduced its monthly environmental sanitation exercise, it hoped to revive a culture of cleanliness once taken seriously across the city. READ MORE
3. UBA Deposits Hit N27.2tn as Bank Raises N395bn, Eyes N1tn Earnings Growth
The 2025 financial year results of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc have shown a 11.8 per cent increase in customer deposits, growing to N27.2 trillion, revealing the bank’s growing market dominance and Pan-African expansion. READ MORE
4. Adelabu: I Consulted Tinubu Before Resigning As Power Minister
Immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has clarified that he secured the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before resigning from the Federal Executive Council. READ MORE
5. ‘I Haven’t Stepped Down’ – Banjoko Counters Amosun’s Claim
A leading Ogun Central senatorial aspirant under the APC, Muraina Banjoko, has denied claims that he stepped down for former governor, Ibikunle Amosun, ahead of the party’s primaries. READ MORE
6. Army Raids IPOB/ESN Camp In Imo, Recovers Suspected Remains Of Slain Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has raided a notorious camp of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State and retrieved suspected human remains thought to be those of two soldiers abducted and murdered in 2022. READ MORE
7. Nigerian Lawyers Warn Skit Makers, Prank Creators Face Prosecution Despite Regulatory Gaps
Legal experts have said while there are no specific regulations on pranks or skit-making in Nigeria, content creators are still not immune to criminal, civil and digital regulations. READ MORE
8. Free Hand Free Tinubu Boosted My Performance — Onyejeocha
Immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting her the autonomy that enabled her performance and stability in the ministry. READ MORE
9. I Don’t Want Biological Children, I Prefer Pets – Phyna Reveals
Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has sparked conversation after revealing that she has no interest in having biological children, saying she would rather devote her care and affection to pets. READ MORE
10. Osimhen Cleared To Face Fenerbahçe In Istanbul Derby After Injury Concern Dispute
Victor Osimhen has been cleared to feature in Sunday’s highly anticipated Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe after concerns were raised over a protective arm brace he wore during midweek action. READ MORE
