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Good morning to readers. Daily Sun brings you the major stories from Nigerian Newspapers on Tuesday morning.
Coup plot: Ma’aji breaks silence, cites patriotism, frustration
Nigerian Army Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government, has attributed his actions to what he described as patriotism and frustration with the worsening conditions in the country. Read more here.
N27trn projects: Atiku demands answers from Tinubu, says public trust at stake
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain posers over about $20 billion worth of projects allegedly linked to businessman Gilbert Chagoury. Read more here.
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I won’t be Oyo’s political godfather after leaving office – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has drawn a line under his political future in the state after 2027, declaring that he will not become a political godfather or seek to control his successor once his eight-year tenure expires. Read more here.
Wike denies lobbying for APC campaign DG position, vows to deliver Rivers, FCT for Tinubu
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that he is lobbying to become Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, describing the claim as false and reaffirming his commitment to securing a decisive victory for President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory. Read more here.
Osun workers lock secretariat, clarify N20,000 palliative amid political tensions
Organised labour in Osun State on Monday defended the N20,000 disbursed to workers last week, clarifying that the funds were approved as palliatives to cushion the effects of economic hardship rather than for political vote-buying. Read more here.
