Today’s major stories focus on political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections, growing concerns over WAEC results, the worsening insecurity crisis and ransom payments, efforts to reduce transport costs through CNG buses, political tensions in Ondo, and a fresh clash over the Federal Government’s household palliative programme.

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Tinubu, APC govs move to fix campaign list crisis

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with APC governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as the ruling party intensified efforts to resolve the controversy surrounding its Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election.

The meeting followed a series of consultations aimed at reviewing and reworking the list, which has faced criticism over the inclusion of some controversial party members and allegations that key sections of the party were not consulted.