Nigerian Newspapers: Major stories on Wednesday morning

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

2027: APC embraces Rainbow Coalition after governors’ pushback

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has broadened President Bola Tinubu’s re-election machinery to accommodate prominent opposition figures in its revised Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), barely a month after its governors rejected alliances capable of weakening the party or undermining its candidates. Read more here.

Shell exits Nigeria’s domestic gas distribution, sells business to Vaaris

Shell has agreed to sell its entire interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to indigenous energy firm, Vaaris Energy Limited, marking its exit from Nigeria’s domestic gas distribution business after more than two decades of supplying industrial and commercial customers. Read more here.

Don’t let technicalities shield corruption – Tinubu to judges

President Bola Tinubu has urged judges to stop allowing legal technicalities to shield corruption and close procedural loopholes exploited by politically exposed persons and organised crime suspects to delay or frustrate trials. Read more here.

Morka dismisses APC governors’ rift with Wike over Tinubu’s re-election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports of a rift between its governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his inclusion in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign council, describing the disagreement as a “false battle”. Read more here.

Ondo crash: Senate seeks probe, audit of military aircraft after death of 32

The Senate has called for a transparent and comprehensive investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed 32 lives, while demanding a holistic audit of the serviceability and airworthiness of aircraft operated by the military. Read more here.