Morning recap: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s alliance with Tinubu rattles opposition, tanker kills five in Oyo, other top stories

1. Political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections have stirred unrest among opposition figures. The inclusion of Nyesom Wike, Ademola Adeleke, and Chukwuma Soludo in President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign council has unsettled some APC stakeholders and generated concerns among opposition candidates regarding their electoral prospects.

2. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to investigate allegations involving fraudsters who allegedly impersonated popular content creators to deceive victims. These fraudulent activities have been exposed by US-based scam-baiter and YouTuber NanoBaiter, who revealed that suspects impersonated creators such as MrBeast, Airrack, and even NanoBaiter himself.

3. A tanker accident in Oyo State resulted in the tragic loss of five lives. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when a diesel tanker collided with several vehicles along the Iwo Road-Ojoo Expressway in Ibadan, the state capital. The crash took place at the Aduloju Bus Stop, adjacent to Dominion City.