Nigerian Newspapers: Major stories on Tuesday morning

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

2027 polls won’t be determined by money – Makinde

Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the 2027 general election will be determined by Nigerian voters, not by the number of billionaires backing a political party or the amount of money available to it. Read more here.

Nigerian airlines threaten nationwide shutdown if labour unions picket members

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has threatened a nationwide shutdown of flight operations if labour unions ever disrupt the activities of any of its member airlines through picketing. Read more here.

Nigeria to back UN chief committed to Africa’s global aspirations – Shettima

Nigeria will support a candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General who is committed to advancing Africa’s aspirations in global affairs, particularly securing greater representation for the continent in key decision-making bodies and strengthening multilateralism, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said. Read more here.

Nigeria faces crude supply crunch as refinery demand nears 1.5m bpd

Nigeria’s expanding refining industry could soon face a crude supply squeeze, with domestic refineries projected to require more than 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude against current production of about 1.68 million bpd. Read more here.

Court fixes date for Atiku, ADC bid to amend suit against Tinubu’s eligibility

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 13 for hearing of an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeking to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. Read more here.