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1. El-Rufai says coalition doesn’t need governors to defeat Tinubu in 2027
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition, has said their plan to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 will not rely on securing support from state governors. El-Rufai stressed that the coalition would focus directly on mobilising the electorate rather than courting political officeholders.
2. Court sentences Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging
A High Court in Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme delivered the judgment after finding Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide, concluding a highly followed legal battle.
3. Court dismisses Emefiele’s bid to reclaim Abuja estate
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court in Abuja has rejected former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele’s application to regain ownership of an Abuja estate consisting of 753 duplexes and apartments. The court maintained that Emefiele failed to provide sufficient legal grounds for reclaiming the property.
4. Boko Haram attack leaves 7 mourners dead in Borno
At least seven mourners were killed and several others injured after Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kopl village in Chibok, Borno State. The assault came just hours after another deadly incident involving an improvised explosive device on the Gamboru Ngala-Kala Balge road.
5. Labour Party chairman kidnapped on Auchi-Ibillo road
Okasime Olowojoba, chairman of the Labour Party’s Akoko-Edo Ward 1 in Edo State, has been abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Auchi-Ibillo road. Reports indicate that Olowojoba was kidnapped while travelling to pick up his children, with the area long known for such attacks.
6. Tinubu hails Delta defections as ‘political tsunami’
President Bola Tinubu has described the defection of Delta State’s Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and other PDP members to the APC as a “political tsunami.” Speaking in Asaba, Tinubu welcomed the new members, calling the development a major political shift.
7. Chidinma says fear stopped her from reporting Ataga’s death
Chidinma Ojukwu, accused of killing Super TV CEO Michael Ataga, told a Lagos court she failed to report his death due to fear. Testifying in her defence, the University of Lagos student said she was scared of being wrongly blamed if she approached authorities.
8. Four killed in cult clash at Makurdi bar
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of four individuals following a cult-related clash at a bar in Makurdi. Witnesses say suspected cultists attacked the popular hangout, leading to a deadly confrontation that left several casualties.
9. Fatal Anambra crash claims 8 lives, injures 6
Eight people have died and six others injured in a road accident along the Nteje-Awka road in Anambra State. The collision involved a Toyota Hiace bus and a Mack tanker, with authorities blaming the crash on a combination of poor road conditions and reckless driving.
10. Russia offers Nigeria new counter-terrorism support
The Russian government has offered Nigeria fresh strategies to boost its counter-terrorism efforts. According to the Defence Headquarters, the initiative will involve sharing intelligence and methods aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insurgency and terrorism.
