FG dismisses opposition claims on Tinubu, 37 dead in Rivers oil tragedy
The Federal Government has rejected statements by Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso about Bola Tinubu’s chances in the next election. The Presidency also clarified that a US court case involving Bola Tinubu is civil, not criminal. In Rivers State, a tragic oil incident resulted in 37 deaths from toxic fumes. Other top stories include revelations about NECO exam malpractice and Nigeria’s denial of involvement in a failed Niger coup.
What we know
- The Federal Government dismissed claims by Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso that Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 election.
- The Presidency clarified that the US case involving Bola Tinubu is a civil records-disclosure dispute, not a criminal matter.
- In Rivers State, 37 people died after inhaling toxic fumes from a petroleum product at Okari Jetty in Okrika.
- Education Minister Tunji Alausa revealed NECO exam questions were previously sold for N3,000, highlighting past malpractice.
- Nigeria denied any involvement in a failed coup attempt in Niger Republic, reaffirming its commitment to democracy.
