Morning Brief: Defence Chief’s Security Charge, INEC Exoneration, NGX Trading Hours and More

Good morning. Here’s today’s roundup from a leading national newspaper. Insecurity remains front and centre as the Chief of Defence Staff orders troops to crush bandits in the North West. INEC also clears its committee chairman of partisanship following a forensic review, while Boko Haram gives a 72-hour ultimatum over 416 abducted civilians. On the economic front, the Nigerian Exchange extends trading hours to boost liquidity. The NCC and CBN launch a joint drive to protect consumers from fraud. Politically, the ADC denies coalition talks with the PRP as the APC sets its 2027 presidential form at ₦100 million. In other news, a court orders the release of a cleric detained over an alleged coup plot. Kelechi Iheanacho pushes for a Super Eagles recall after Celtic heroics, and a surprise birthday change by Peter Okoye sparks online debate.

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