Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. My Life Is At Stake, Sowore Cries Out
- Accuses Tinubu’s Govt Of Plotting To Kill Him
- Says Ekiti Police Boss Knows Attackers
- Take It Back Movement Kicks, Demands Ekiti CP’s Removal
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that his life is under threat, accusing the administration of President Bola Tinubu of wanting to kill him following an attack on him in Ekiti State. READ MORE
2. 2027: Hamzat Unveils 100-Point Lagos Agenda
- Pledges Rail Completion, Single Digit Housing Loans, Jobs
- Sanwo-Olu Recounts Deputy’s Loyalty, Reveals How He Sacrificed Guber Ambition In 2018
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled an ambitious 100-point manifesto, promising sweeping reforms in infrastructure, healthcare, education, transportation, housing and job creation. READ MORE
3. Tinubu Rejigs NMDPRA Leadership, Sends Six Nominees To Senate
President Bola Tinubu has nominated six executive directors for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), forwarding their names to the Senate for confirmation. READ MORE
4. FG Rolls Out N50,000 Monthly Cash Transfers To Vulnerable Nigerians
The Federal Government is set to commence monthly cash transfers of N50,000 to selected vulnerable households across the country under its National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI), in a fresh effort to cushion the impact of rising living costs on struggling Nigerians. READ MORE
5. Tinubu Performs Umrah, Seeks Sustainable Peace, Harmony In Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has sought divine intervention for Nigeria, praying for an end to insecurity, lasting peace, national unity and economic stability during a spiritual exercise in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. READ MORE
6. 2027: INEC Won’t Back Any Candidate Or Party, Amupitan Assures Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that it has no preferred candidate or political party ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to conduct a credible process guided by the rule of law and the wishes of Nigerian voters. READ MORE
7. Why I Rejected Senate Seat After Leaving Office As Rivers Governor – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained why he declined to contest for a Senate seat after completing his second term as governor of Rivers State. READ MORE
8. Romance Scam: FBI Places ₦6.7m Bounty On Nigerian Woman
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has offered a $5,000 (about ₦6.7 million) reward for information leading to the arrest of a Nigerian woman, Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, who allegedly failed to report to prison to serve an eight-year sentence for money laundering and fraud. READ MORE
9. Mohbad: Fresh Twist As Family Seeks Postponement Of Liam’s DNA Test
The family of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has demanded the postponement of the DNA test scheduled for Saturday to establish the paternity of his son, Liam, citing alleged lack of transparency, inadequate disclosure and concerns over compliance with a court order. READ MORE
10. CAF Makes U-Turn, To Hold AFCON Every Two Years
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its controversial decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from a two-year to a four-year cycle, restoring the tournament to its traditional biennial format.
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