Morning recap: Wike, Chinda meet Fubara, Obi vows to return petrol subsidy if elected, military records 10 air crashes in five years, other top stories
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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, alongside the Rainbow Coalition members Nyesom Wike and Kingsley Chinda, convened a meeting at Fubara's private residence in Port Harcourt. The presidential contender Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress declared his intention to reintroduce the petrol subsidy should he be elected in 2027.
This stance marks a deviation from Obi's previous position opposing such a policy. Military aircraft have experienced ten crashes between 2021 and October 2026, claiming a minimum of 68 lives and prompting calls for extensive safety enhancements. Lionel Messi concluded his Argentine international career with a goal and two assists during Argentina's 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires.
In Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke convened a meeting with heads of security agencies to tackle a surge in cult-related killings that resulted in two fatalities and several injuries.
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