In our special report, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the APC governorship primary after mounting political tension with his predecessor, sparking fresh conversations around power, political godfathers and the battle for control ahead of the 2027 elections.
Violence also erupted during APC primaries in Lagos, with supporters clashing over disputed results in Kosofe Federal Constituency as several aspirants rejected the outcome.
Actor and politician Desmond Elliot also caused confusion after initially announcing his withdrawal from the race over alleged intimidation before later denying he had stepped down.
Meanwhile, reactions trailed a viral APC primaries video showing women in speaking Hausa protesting after allegedly being paid just N1,000 to participate in the candidate selection process.
Elsewhere, Cubana Chief Priest is trending after claiming President Bola Tinubu does not trust him because of his previous support for Peter Obi and his Igbo identity, sparking heated reactions online about loyalty and shifting political alliances.
In business, Nigerian airlines including Air Peace, Ibom Air and United Nigeria Airlines have raised ticket prices above N200,000 for several domestic routes as the aviation sector battles soaring jet fuel costs and mounting debt pressures.
On security, the NDLEA uncovered what officials describe as the largest meth lab ever discovered in Nigeria, allegedly operated by a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel deep inside Ogun State. The development came as the United States Africa Command revealed that a 35-ton cocaine shipment worth $1 billion heading to West Africa was intercepted.
In Oyo State, traditional worshippers held spiritual interventions following the abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area, while outrage continues in Ebonyi after two teachers were suspended following a viral video exposing poor classroom conditions.
And finally, Arsenal fans across Nigeria flooded social media with celebrations after the club’s Premier League triumph.
Under Good News, Cynthia Erivo has been honoured with an MBE, one of the United Kingdom’s highest honours recognising her contributions to the arts.
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