Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. 2027: Opposition Piles Pressure On APC, Tinubu
- Galadima Says Fayemi Coordinating Seven-Man Coalition To Defeat Tinubu
- APM Asks Tinubu To Step Down, Back Makinde
- Obidient Connect Mobilises Diaspora Support, Seeks Sponsorship
The political battle ahead of the 2027 presidential election is intensifying, with opposition groups mounting separate challenges to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). READ MORE
2. Haunted By The Past: Tinubu, Atiku Fight To Clear Names
- APC: “Ghosts Of His Sordid Past Continue, Restlessly, To Haunt Him; He Should Not Be Allowed Anywhere Close Presidency
- Atiku: Tinubu’s Court Record Reads At Times Like The Script Of A 1970s Gangster Film
The 2027 presidential battle has taken a dramatic turn into the past, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) trading explosive allegations over the records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. READ MORE
3. NNPC Ltd Backs $800m Ima Project, Says Nigeria’s Gas Sector Back For Investment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has thrown its weight behind the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing the development as a major vote of confidence in Nigeria’s upstream gas sector and the investment reforms of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. READ MORE
4. God Took Me Away Before Assassins Attacked My Home — Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has recounted how he narrowly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Abuja in 2015, saying he believed his decision to leave the city was divinely directed. READ MORE
5. Premier League Finds Man City Guilty Of 114 Financial Breaches
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial charges brought against the club by the Premier League. READ MORE
6. 2027: Don’t Justify Misconduct With Politics, Jonathan Tells Politicians
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged politicians preparing for the 2027 elections to abide by established rules, warning against actions aimed at securing victory at all costs. READ MORE
7. El-Rufai’s Detention Political, He Returned Despite Knowing He’d Be Arrested – Momodu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has explained the decision by the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to name former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as deputy chairman of his 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. READ MORE
8. $7bn Port, SEZ Projects Set To Transform Ogun Into Africa’s Trade Hub
Ogun State has moved to turn its long-standing coastal development dream into a major industrial and maritime reality, following the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with global logistics giant DP World for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone. READ MORE
9. Blessing CEO Loses Son While In Detention, Rejects Fundraising Appeal
Popular Nigerian social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has reportedly lost her second son, Brian, following an asthma attack while she remains in detention. READ MORE
10. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Ilenikhena, Usor Rescue Eagles From Madagascar Scare
The Super Eagles survived an early scare to launch their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. READ MORE
