Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. APC, Obi Condemn Violence At NDC Townhall Meeting
- Violence Against Political Gatherings Unacceptable, Perpetrators Must Be Arrested-APC PCC
- Obi Talks Tough, Vows To Take Campaign To Every Corner Of Lagos
The political temperature ahead of the 2027 general elections rose on Thursday after suspected thugs attacked members and supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of its town hall meeting in Lagos, prompting the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council to condemn the violence and demand the arrest of those responsible. READ MORE
2. Shettima: Tinubu Needs Second Term To Complete Reforms, Infrastructure Projects
- Highlights Gas Pipeline, Road Dualisation, Healthcare Projects
- Okpebholo Promises 2m Votes For Tinubu In 2027
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a second term, arguing that the administration needs more time to complete its economic reforms and massive infrastructure projects. READ MORE
3. From Fuel Importer To Regional Supplier: S&P Unveils Dangote Refinery’s Strategic Impact
- Says Lekki Mega-Plant Shielded Nigeria From Strait Of Hormuz Supply Shock
- Dangote Plans 10,000MW Power Intervention, Raises Investment Ambition To $70bn
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has emerged as a strategic game-changer in Africa’s energy landscape, with S&P Global Institute declaring that the mega-project is transforming the country from a vulnerable fuel-importing nation into an increasingly critical supplier of petroleum products to West Africa and international markets. READ MORE
4. 2027: INEC Will Obey Court’s Final Decision On Atiku -Amupitan
The political battle over former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election has taken another turn, with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, declaring that the commission will abide by any final court decision on the ADC presidential candidate. READ MORE
5. EFCC Secures Order For Faisal Maina To Begin Seven-Year Jail Term
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Faisal Maina, son of former Pension Reform Task Team chairman Abdulrasheed Maina, to begin serving his jail term for money laundering and failure to fully disclose his assets. READ MORE
6. FG Reopens Oil Wells Dispute, Begins Fresh Verification In Nine States
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has launched a fresh physical verification of disputed and newly drilled crude oil and gas wells across nine states, in a move aimed at resolving ownership and boundary disputes that could determine billions of naira in derivation revenue. READ MORE
7. Kukah: Politicians Make Empty Promises To Win Elections
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has criticised Nigerian politicians for making unrealistic campaign promises to win elections, saying many are more interested in securing votes than preparing citizens for the realities of governance. READ MORE
8. Ukraine War: Putin Agrees To New Trilateral Peace Talks With US
US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after holding fresh discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. READ MORE
9. ‘Yahoo Money Is No More’: Gehgeh Advises Former Fraudsters To Start Afresh
Nigerian financial commentator Gehgeh has advised former internet fraudsters to abandon cybercrime and acquire legitimate skills, warning that dependence on proceeds from illegal activities could leave them financially stranded. READ MORE
10. EPL: Pochettino Agrees Term With Man Utd After Carrick’s Sack
Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach with Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace him. READ MORE
