July 26 Morning Brief: Obi One-Term Row, Tinubu’s Security Pledge and AAUA Strike

Today’s Matrix Newspapers roundup is led by the political row over Peter Obi’s reported one-term presidency pledge, with northern groups and lawyers challenging its implications. Other major political stories include Alex Otti’s rejection of a claimed South-East consensus for President Tinubu, a PDP meeting with Goodluck Jonathan, and Joe Igbokwe’s criticism of Atiku Abubakar. Security also dominates the briefing. President Tinubu says criminal networks will be defeated, while Hamza Al-Mustapha has revived controversy over Sani Abacha’s death with claims of CCTV evidence. Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has also renewed debate over negotiating with Boko Haram and bandits. Also featured are the AAUA ASUU strike over unpaid salaries, Iyabo Ojo’s allegation that a Ghanaian broadcaster aired her film without a licence, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s message to Argentina after the 2026 World Cup final.

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