July 11 Morning Brief: Oyo Abductees Freed, Tinubu Retains Shettima & More

Here is your quick roundup of today’s top stories from TheMatrix Newspapers. Students and teachers kidnapped in Oriire LGA, Oyo State, have been rescued after 56 days in captivity. The president insists no ransom was paid, while the governor focuses on rehabilitation and reuniting them with their families. President Tinubu has retained Vice President Shettima for the 2027 ticket, maintaining a Muslim-Muslim pairing. The Aviation Minister and Peter Obi clash over an airport parking incident with calls for an apology and fine. Governor Fubara presented a N1.854 trillion budget to the Rivers State Assembly. FCT Minister Wike exposed a $2 million alleged blackmail plot. Plus, EFCC’s forfeiture case against Malami is deferred again, the ADC accuses the APC of targeting El-Rufai, Senator Ndume urges more direct messages from the president, Spain reaches the World Cup semi-finals, and DJ Chicken secures bail in a threat case.

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