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Good morning to readers. Daily Sun brings you the major stories from Nigerian Newspapers on Friday morning.
Washington FOIA case not criminal trial against Tinubu – Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday moved to puncture growing speculation surrounding an ongoing case involving President Bola Tinubu before a United States court in Washington, D.C., insisting that the matter is neither a criminal trial nor evidence of any judicial finding of wrongdoing against the Nigerian leader. Read more here.
2027: North Central braces for fierce battle
Across the North Central geopolitical zone, there are strong indications that both the ruling and opposition political parties have shown operational readiness to key into the recent lifting of the ban on political campaigns by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of next year’s general elections. Read more here.
Other News
Emir of Gumel dies in Egypt
The Jigawa State Government has formally confirmed the death of the Emir of Gumel, Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, who died in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday. Read more here.
Air Peace-Labour: ATSSAN halts planned picketing, urges calm
The leadership of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has urged its members to stand down any planned picketing after a meeting it held with the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, in Abuja. Read more here.
Terrorism: Defence minister urges governors to stop distributing motorcycles
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has warned state governors against distributing motorcycles as palliatives, saying the vehicles can be diverted into the hands of terrorists and used to facilitate their operations. Read more here.
