Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Deregistration: Opposition Hails Court Of Appeal Judgement
- Judgement Vindicates Us, Reaffirms Supremacy Of Rule of Law-ADC
- Atiku: Nigerians, Not Courts, Should Decide 2027 Election
- “It Is A Victory For Democracy, Rule Of Law- Gov Adeleke
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed the Court of Appeal for overturning a Federal High Court judgment that sought to deregister the party and several other political parties, describing the decision as a major victory for constitutional democracy and political pluralism in Nigeria. READ MORE
2. Prosperity On The Horizon, We Will Crush Terrorism, Tinubu Assures Catholic Bishops
- Says Economy Rescued From Bankruptcy, Declares INEC Neutral Ahead Of 2027 Polls
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is on the path to prosperity, insisting that his administration has stabilised the economy, rescued the country from the brink of bankruptcy and is repositioning the nation’s security architecture to defeat terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.
READ MORE 3. AfCFTA: Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon Customs Unveil New Border Reform Agenda
- Pact Poised To Boost Intra-African Trade
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), alongside the customs administrations of Benin and Cameroon, has advanced efforts to modernise regional border operations following a high-level benchmarking mission to the Beitbridge Border Post between Zimbabwe and South Africa. READ MORE
4. #OsunDecides: APC Inaugurates Campaign Council, Vows Decisive Victory
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe has inaugurated the party’s National Campaign Council for the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, declaring that the APC is fully prepared to reclaim the state through a united and issue-based campaign. READ MORE
5. Fresh Benue Attack Leaves 13 Dead, Several Missing
Suspected herdsmen have killed at least 13 people in a fresh attack on Efeyi community in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, with several residents still unaccounted for. READ MORE
6. Makinde Receives Two Surveillance Aircraft To Boost Security
The Oyo State Government has received two surveillance aircraft to strengthen security operations and enhance intelligence gathering across the state. READ MORE
7. Malami Retains ADC Ticket As Court Throws Out Legal Challenge
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging the emergence of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Kebbi State election. READ MORE
8. No Sin In Politics, Fubara Simply Corrected His Mistakes — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has welcomed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s reconciliation with his political camp, describing it as a correction of past mistakes rather than an act requiring forgiveness. READ MORE
9. Burna Boy Cut Me Off Over False Affair Rumours — Shatta Wale
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has claimed that his friendship with Nigerian Afrobeats singer Burna Boy ended after false rumours alleged that he had an affair with the latter’s girlfriend during a visit to Ghana. READ MORE
10. UEFA, UK PM Slam FIFA’s World Cup Investment Plan
European football governing body UEFA and UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham have strongly criticised FIFA’s controversial proposal to open its commercial operations, including the FIFA World Cup, to private investment.
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