President Bola Tinubu’s defence of sweeping economic reforms in his third anniversary address, political reactions trailing Atiku Abubakar’s emergence as the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate and the Presidency’s dismissal of his 2027 chances, are part of stories making headlines this morning.

Also in the news are Peter Obi’s ratification under a new political platform, heightened Ebola alert across multiple states, and the emergence of Aminu Gwarzo as Kano governorship candidate under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, reflecting shifting political alignments, governance debates, and health security concerns shaping national discourse ahead of 2027.

Here’s your complete morning roundup:

Third anniversary: Tough reforms ended forex, subsidy rackets, says Tinubu

Mounting economic defence, President Bola Tinubu marked his third anniversary in office by defending his administration’s sweeping reforms, insisting they have stabilised the economy and ended long-standing subsidy and forex distortions.