Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Mambilla: Nigeria Wins $2.35bn Sunrise Power Arbitration At ICC
- Tinubu Hails Ruling As Major Legal Breakthrough
- Says Decision Removes “Single Biggest Legal Hurdle” Delaying Hydropower Project
Nigeria has secured a major victory in the long-running legal battle over the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, with an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal in Paris ruling in favour of the Federal Government and rejecting claims brought by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited. READ MORE
2. FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.338trn As Statutory Revenue Plunges Sharply
- Oil, VAT Revenues Rise While Other Streams Slide
The Federal Government, 36 states and the 774 Local Government Councils have shared a whopping ₦2.338 trillion from the August 2026 Federation Account, even as statutory revenue suffered a sharp ₦1.508 trillion month-on-month plunge. READ MORE
3. Tinubu: Nigeria Must Build Next Generation Of Global Digital Companies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria must become the home base for the next generation of globally competitive African technology, finance and service companies. READ MORE
4. ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged PVC-Buying Operation In Northern Nigeria
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over an alleged organised operation to purchase and collect Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from vulnerable Nigerians in parts of Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. READ MORE
5. Tinubu’s Presidency: Shettima Moves To Douse Northern Govs’ Support Controversy
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has moved to clarify his controversial remarks about northern governors who supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that his comments referred specifically to political consultations ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in June 2022. READ MORE
6. 2027: Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode Lead Lagos APC Campaign Council
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a heavyweight campaign council for the 2027 general elections, bringing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, and several influential party figures into the election battle. READ MORE
7. ‘Sue Me, Let’s Prove It in Court’ — Adebutu Dares Yayi Over Ancestry Claim
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Oladipupo Adebutu, has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, to take legal action over claims surrounding his indigene status. READ MORE
8. 112 Nigerians Face US Deportation As DHS Releases Identities
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released an updated list of 112 Nigerians facing removal from the country, including their names and photographs. READ MORE
9. Chelle Names Two Squads For AFCON Qualifiers, Russia Friendly
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has unveiled two separate 24-man squads for Nigeria’s upcoming international assignments, with the French tactician blending established stars with emerging talents as the country begins its preparations for a busy 2027 football calendar. READ MORE
10. Peller Offers N5m To Anyone Who Finds Woman Claiming She’s Pregnant For Him
Nigerian content creator and streamer Peller has offered N5 million to anyone who can help locate a woman who alleged that he is the father of her unborn child. READ MORE
