Nigerian Newspapers: Major stories on Sunday

Good morning to readers. Daily Sun brings you the major stories from Nigerian Newspapers:

2027: Why Atiku, Obi pose no threats to Tinubu – Morka

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has stated why presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) are not threats to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 poll. Read more here.

Budget funding: President Tinubu faces NASS resistance

The relationship between the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government appears to be heading for a complete breakdown, as lawmakers gear up for a showdown with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the poor implementation of the 2026 budget. Read more here.

Oyo schoolchildren: Atiku, Sanwo-Olu, Alausa, Gani Adams, Hashim hail rescue

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised the rescue of school children and teachers abducted from the Oriire area of Oyo State on May 15. He called on the Federal Government to sustain its offensive against terrorists across the country. Read more here.

PFIPC N1.3bn scandal: National Assembly under pressure

Though the mystery of how the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) came into being is still under investigation, it has already cast a shadow of doubt over the National Assembly’s oversight and budget scrutiny. Read more here.

Senate probes alleged NDDC remittance default by oil firm

The Senate has commenced an investigation into the alleged failure of some International Oil Companies (IOCs) to remit statutory contributions to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), with lawmakers giving Aiteo Exploration and Production Company Limited, now known as Nembe Exploration and Production Company Limited, two weeks to appear before its Committee. Read more here.