Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. UNGA: Tinubu’s Absence Sparks Fresh Row
- Shettima Leads High Profile FG Delegation To New York
- Nigeria Must Not Pay For Tinubu’s American Baggage’ — Atiku
- Tinubu Fears US Gov’t Could Arrest Him Over Past Drug Case — Sowore Alleges
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to stay away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York has sparked a fresh political row, with former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar demanding an explanation for the President’s third consecutive absence. READ MORE
2. 2027; Crisis Rocks NDC As Presidential Campaign Council Composition Tears Party Apart
- OK Movement Blasts Party Leadership Over Rejection Of Council, Says We Don’t Need Approval, Demands Apology
- NDC Insists Only Party Leadership Can Constitute Presidential Campaign Council
A fresh crisis is brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a bitter dispute over the composition of the 2027 presidential campaign council pits the Obidient-Kwankwasiya (OK) Movement against the party’s national leadership. READ MORE
3. Tension As Foreigners Take Over Nigeria’s Retail Market
- Review Foreign Business Permits, Expatriate Quotas-CPPE
- Warns Of Job Losses, SME Displacement
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised the alarm over the growing participation of foreign nationals, particularly Chinese traders, in Nigeria’s retail and distributive trade, warning that the trend could threaten local businesses, jobs and the survival of millions of small enterprises. READ MORE
4. 2027: SERAP Sues INEC Over Political Party Donation Limits, Finances
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before the Federal High Court in Abuja over its alleged failure to disclose limits on political contributions and provide details of political parties’ finances ahead of the 2027 general elections. READ MORE
5. Niger Miners’ Mass Death: NSCDC Parades Suspended Commandant, Officers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has paraded its suspended Niger State Commandant, Commandant Suberu Aniviye, and other officers linked to the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the Corps’ custody. READ MORE
6. Dangote Refinery IPO: Investors Have No Reason To Fear, Will Reap Bountiful Returns – Devakumar
Investors subscribing to the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery have been assured of strong returns, with the management of Dangote Industries Limited declaring that the multi-billion-dollar project has started making profits and possesses huge growth potential. READ MORE
7. NELFUND Disburses ₦163.99m To 3,215 Students Of Federal University Of Education, Zaria
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦163.99 million to 3,215 students of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State, for the 2025/2026 academic session. READ MORE
8. Gaza Schools Reopen As Children Seek Routine After Years of War
Children in Gaza have begun returning to school for a new academic year, but many are entering classrooms that remain damaged and lack basic equipment after years of war. READ MORE
9. Eviction Continues On BBNaija As Three Housemates Leave Show
The race for the ₦160 million grand prize on Big Brother Naija Season 11 has entered another decisive phase, with three more housemates leaving the competition during Sunday’s live eviction show. READ MORE
10. EPL: City Beat Sunderland In 8-Goal Thriller As Utd, Fulham Settle For Draw
Manchester City head into the extended international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League after edging a completely bonkers, gloriously chaotic eight-goal thriller against Sunderland, winning 5-3. READ MORE
