Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. #OsunDecides: Fresh Headache For Adeleke
- Oyinlola-Led PDP, Omisore Endorse Oyebamiji
- Endorsement Transcends Partisan Politics, Reflects Shared Desire For Justice, Fairness, Inclusion, Development-Oyebamiji
The political battle for Osun State has taken a dramatic turn ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, receiving a major boost from prominent figures and members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). READ MORE
2. Cost Of Living Crisis: NRS Boss Adedeji Defends Tinubu’s Econmic Policy
- Reveals Subsidy Bill Could Have Risen To ₦53tr, Exchange Rate ₦3,500/$1 Had Tinubu Not Removed Subsidy
- Defends Tax Reforms, Says We Are Taxing Prosperity, Not Poverty
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zaach Adedeji, has mounted a strong defence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, insisting that the administration’s reforms are laying the foundation for a stronger, more sustainable Nigerian economy. READ MORE
3. 2027: Ports, Borders Must Not Become Gateways For Terrorists, Criminals — SEREC Warns
The Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has raised the alarm over what it described as increasing attempts by criminal networks to exploit Nigeria’s ports, land borders and trade corridors, warning that the nation’s economic gateways are fast becoming critical national-security frontiers. READ MORE
4. Passport Crisis: FG Deploys Special Immigration Team To UK To Clear Backlog
The Federal Government has moved to tackle mounting passport application challenges confronting Nigerians in the United Kingdom, deploying a special intervention team of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to clear pending applications and accelerate fresh passport enrolments. READ MORE
5. JAMB Registrar Resolves Over 5,000 Pending Complaints In Five Days
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, has personally taken the bull by the horns in tackling lingering complaints by candidates, resolving more than 5,000 cases in just five days. READ MORE
6. NAF Bombs ISWAP Hideout, Kills Nine Fighters, Key Commander In Sambisa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a major blow to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), killing nine fighters, including a key commander accused of providing special protection and movement support to the group’s senior operatives in Borno State. READ MORE
7. Nigeria Set To Lead Africa’s Shipbuilding Revolution, Says NIMENA
Nigeria has been positioned to lead Africa’s shipbuilding drive under an ambitious new roadmap, with the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects declaring the country ready to compete in a fast-changing global industry long dominated by Asia. READ MORE
8. FG Bans Unapproved Textbooks In Public Schools, Unveils Textbook Ranking System
The Federal Government has unveiled a new National Textbook Ranking System (NTRS), declaring that only nationally evaluated, ranked and approved textbooks will be permitted for use in public schools across Nigeria from September 2026. READ MORE
9. BBNaija Season 11: Martins, Mercedes Evicted In First Double Eviction
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 drama has claimed its first victims as Martins Iyeh and Ijeoma “Mercedes” Emi were dramatically evicted from the reality show during Sunday night’s live eviction show. READ MORE
10. Nigeria’s World Cup Hope Threatened As Super Falcons Crash Out Of WAFCON
Nigeria’s hopes of securing a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup have suffered a major setback after the Super Falcons were eliminated from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a shock 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon. READ MORE
