Evening recap: NYSC abductors demand N1bn ransom, Wike criticises Amaechi over mother’s death, LP youth leaders propose Tinubu alignment, other top stories
Read the evening recap of top stories, including kidnappers demanding N1bn ransom for NYSC members and Nyesom Wike criticising Rotimi Amaechi. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-nysc-abductors-demand-n1bn-ransom-wike-criticises-amaechi-over-mothers-death-lp-youth-leaders-propose-tinubu-alignment-other-top-stories/
On Saturday, the abduction of prospective NYSC members in Oyo State captured headlines as families demanded a N1bn ransom from kidnappers. In Imo state, police claimed to have found the abductors' camp but delayed a raid due to concerns about IEDs in the area. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike also criticized former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for blaming President Bola Tinubu's economic policies for his mother's death.
Labour Party youth leaders suggested consultations with the APC and groups backing Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Finally, BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu visited President Tinubu to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary.
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