Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. ‘It’s Unconstitutional’, Opposition Fumes Over Tinubu’s Absence From Nigeria
- Tinubu Extends Working Vacation, To Return Weekend
- Atiku: Who’s Constitutionally In Charge? Nigeria Cannot Be Governed On Autopilot
- ADC Blasts Tinubu, Shettima Absence, Warns Of ‘Dangerous Precedent’
- Sowore: Tinubu Extended His Stay In Europe To Undergo Further Medical Treatment
Fresh controversy has erupted over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prolonged absence from Nigeria, with opposition figures and critics questioning the decision to extend his working vacation as the country confronts a range of security, economic and political challenges. READ MORE
2. 81st UNGA: Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Ibrahim Brief Shettima
- UN Reform, Security Council Seat Top Nigeria’s Agenda As Govs Hunt Global Investments
- Shettima: Nigeria Will Be Guided By National Interest, Multilateralism, Other Issues
Vice President Kashim Shettima has been briefed on Nigeria’s priorities for the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, with the Federal Government set to intensify its campaign for reforms at the global body and a permanent seat for Nigeria on the UN Security Council. READ MORE
3. OPay At 8: Fintech Giant Deepens Push For Financial Inclusion, Digital Finance
- Vows To Continue Supporting Customers, Businesses, Enabling Digital Payments, Others
Eight years after entering Nigeria’s financial technology space, OPay has vowed to deepen its drive to make financial services simpler, more accessible and inclusive, as the fintech company marks its eighth anniversary. READ MORE
4. FG Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike
The Federal Government has moved to douse growing fears of another electricity tariff hike, declaring that there is no plan to increase electricity tariffs despite mounting financial pressures in the power sector. READ MORE
5. Wike To Uzodimma: I’ll Never Support You For Senate President
A fresh political battle has erupted between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, with Wike declaring that he will never support Uzodimma’s reported ambition to become President of the Senate. READ MORE
6. Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Gantry Price to ₦1,325 as Global Crude Slumps
Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Monday effected a ₦25 downward adjustment on its petrol ex-gantry benchmark, bringing the loading rate down from ₦1,350 to ₦1,325 per litre. READ MORE
7. APM Petitions Police, DSS Over Poster Destruction In Lagos, Backs Makinde’s Abia Lawsuit
The Allied Peoples Movement has formally petitioned the police, the Department of State Services, and the electoral umpire over the systematic destruction of opposition campaign posters across Lagos State, warning authorities against turning state signage agencies into partisan enforcement arms. READ MORE
8. Lagos Raises Alarm Over Adulterated Palm Oil in Markets
The Lagos State Government has warned residents over the circulation of adulterated palm oil in markets across the state, urging consumers to exercise caution and report suspected sellers as authorities intensify surveillance operations. READ MORE
9. Kamo State Explains Funke Akindele’s Absence From Movie Premiere
Skit maker and Nollywood actor Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, has dismissed speculation of a rift between him and actress Funke Akindele following her absence from the premiere of his debut cinema film, Star Lomo. READ MORE
10. AFCON 2027 Qualifiers; Super Eagles’ To Hold First Training Session Today
Super Eagles will officially kickoff their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau this morning as invited players have their first training session at the team’s camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. READ MORE
