August 21 Morning Brief: Atiku Subsidy Row, Osun Election Fallout and Diesel Price Hike
Good morning. Here are the leading stories from TheMatrix Newspapers for Friday, August 21, 2026. Atiku Abubakar faces criticism over his pledge to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. President Bola Tinubu has also urged Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke to unite the state and avoid victimising opponents after his re-election. Other major reports include Kwankwaso’s decision to become Peter Obi’s running mate, Rochas Okorocha’s court case over the Imo West ticket, and concerns over the delayed selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland. Dangote Refinery has raised its diesel price by ₦100 per litre amid higher global crude prices. The roundup also covers TETFund investment in the North Central, Moniepoint’s savings campaign, Tolu Arokodare’s Champions League ambition with Ajax, and Seyi Vibez deleting posts about Hilda Baci after a legal warning.
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