Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. 2027: Battle For Tinubu’s Seat Heats Up
- Journey To Rescue Nigeria Continues” — Atiku Declares After ADC Screening Exercise
- Obi Gets NDC Nod To Contest 2027 Presidential Primary, Unveils Vision For Nigeria
- PDP Faction Clears Jonathan For 2027 In Absentia
The battle for the 2027 presidential election is gathering momentum as political heavyweights across party lines intensify consultations, coalition talks and strategic positioning ahead of what is expected to be a fierce contest for the seat currently occupied by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. READ MORE
2. 305th MPC: CBN Retains Interest Rate At 26.5%
- Policy Maturity! CPPE Applauds CBN For Holding Rates Amid Global Tensions
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), which benchmarks interest rates in the country, at 26.5 per cent. READ MORE
3. Otedola To Invest $100m In Dangote Refinery In Major Investment Push
- Dangote: All Nigerians Will Have Access To Refinery’s IPO And Be Part-Owners
The confidence in one of the continent’s most exciting industrial projects is being reinforced by plans by Nigerian billionaire investor, Femi Otedola, who is the Chairman of First HoldCo Plc, to invest an additional $100m in the Dangote Refinery. READ MORE
4. Fubara, Tonye-Cole Pull Out Of Rivers APC Governorship Race, Cite Peace Deal
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Rivers State, in a dramatic move that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the next election. READ MORE
5. Amaechi Vows To Scrap Indigenship, Federal Character If Elected President
Former Minister of Transportation and Presidential hopeful, Rotimi Amaechi, has reignited a new discussion on the issue of indigenship and the Federal Character system in the country, saying his administration would eliminate them if he got elected President, noting that all Nigerians should be treated first as citizens and not on ethnic or regional basis. READ MORE
6. NURTW Leader Docked In LagosFor Alleged Manslaughter Of Dispatch Rider
A Lagos High Court has arraigned a chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Shamsudeen Oladiti, over the alleged killing of a dispatch rider and a separate attempted murder case. READ MORE
7. Gbajabiamila Hails Lagos APC Primary As Peaceful, Transparent
Femi Gbajabiamila has praised the conduct of the All Progressives Congress House of Assembly primary election in Lagos State, describing the exercise in Surulere Constituency I as peaceful, free and orderly. READ MORE
8. FG Assures Nigerians Of Enhanced Ebola Preparedness, Urges Public Calm
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria, while affirming that all necessary precautionary measures have been activated to strengthen national preparedness and response systems.
READ MORE9. I Ran to Don Jazzy’s Room to Cry During Tough Times — Tiwa Savage
Award-winning singer Tiwa Savage has revealed how Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy provided emotional support during some of the most difficult moments of her career. READ MORE
10. Villa Win Europa League, Second EPL Team To Achieve Feat In A Row
Three-and-a-half years ago he walked into Villa Park and vowed he had joined Aston Villa to win trophies.
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