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Morning recap: Petrol discount triggers backlash, 25 killed in Ondo crash, other top stories

Read a recap of top stories: FG’s petrol discount sparks backlash, NAF investigates Ondo crash that killed 25, and INEC displays voter register. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-petrol-discount-triggers-backlash-25-killed-in-ondo-crash-other-top-stories/

Morning recap: Petrol discount triggers backlash, 25 killed in Ondo crash, other top stories

The Federal Government's 30-day petrol discount has sparked criticism from opposition figures, with some describing the measure as inadequate and politically motivated. The Nigerian Air Force has commenced an investigation into a crash that killed 25 people in Ondo State, while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun displaying voter registers and distributing Permanent Voter Cards ahead of the 2027 elections.

Twenty rescued prospective National Youth Service Corps members have been reunited with their families, and the Gates Foundation has announced an AI initiative to detect pregnancy complications early in Nigeria.

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