The All Progressives Congress came under fire for altering the outcome of its National Assembly primaries, drawing criticism from opposition parties over the credibility of its candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, the Vatican has hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the coming years following talks with President Bola Tinubu.
Elsewhere, former Senate President Bukola Saraki pledged support for a first-class UNILORIN graduate to pursue a Master’s degree in Italy, the Federal Government inaugurated a new board for the Bank of Agriculture, and France booked a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
APC faces backlash over controversial candidates’ list
The All Progressives Congress is facing widespread criticism after revising the list of candidates who emerged from its National Assembly primaries. The PDP, SDP and Labour Party accused the ruling party of undermining internal democracy and manipulating the primary process, while the APC dismissed the criticism and urged opposition parties to focus on their own internal crises.
