Nigerian Newspapers: 10 Things You Need To Know Thursday Morning
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerges as African Democratic Congress presidential flagbearer for 2027 general elections. Returning officer Tunde Ogbeha announced Atiku's victory Wednesday night at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja after the party's presidential primary election. Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu disclosed plans to send a bill to State House Assembly to prescribe punishment for informants aiding bandits, revealed during Sallah homage to Sultan of Sokoto. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, President's daughter, rejected APC primaries results in parts of Lagos, alleging manipulation favoring a faction during meeting with market leaders at Alausa, Ikeja office. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege resigned from APC, stating his political objectives better served outside party after consulting supporters in Delta State. Governor Seyi Makinde assured abducted teachers' and students' families in Oyo State of efforts to secure their release during Eid-el-Kabir celebration at Ikolaba, Ibadan. Some students collapsed at Children's Day event in Benin City after pepper spray affected them; chaos followed when male students allegedly made inappropriate advances toward female students at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. Three suspected kidnappers killed in gun duel with Oyo police and hunters in Otu, Itesiwaju LGA; 50-year-old Mosudi Gbolagade rescued from captivity. NDLEA re-arrested Ibrahim Yusuf Lawal in Edo after he jumped bail and wife falsely declared him dead; arraigned before Federal High Court Benin. National Democratic Congress adopted direct primaries for State Assembly positions after extensive deliberations with stakeholders. Saudi GASTAT reports 1.70 million pilgrims performed 2026 Hajj, an increase from 2025 figures, covering pilgrims in Makkah and other holy sites.
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