April 17 Morning Brief: Tinubu’s 2027 Bid, Obi’s Vision and More Top Stories

Here is your morning news roundup from TheMatrix Newspapers. President Bola Tinubu has declared his readiness to seek re-election in 2027. He spoke at an APC gathering alongside governors and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Peter Obi insisted he is not desperate for the presidency but remains committed to Nigeria’s progress. In policy and infrastructure updates, Nigeria signed a revised air services agreement with Morocco. INEC announced changes to the Osun State governorship campaign period. Meanwhile, Lagos received 24 new trains to boost capacity on its Red Line. In other headlines, a court issued bench warrants for former minister Sadiya Umar Farouq over alleged N2.49 billion fraud. Gunmen abducted UTME candidates on the Makurdi–Otukpo highway. The Nigeria Police extradited a fugitive to the UK. DJ Cuppy shared her preference for private, working-class partners. And Aston Villa will face Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-final.

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