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Morning recap: Adebutu, Gwarzo gov’ship ambitions in limbo, Toluwanisings’ children get scholarship, other top stories

Read today’s morning recap on top Nigerian stories, including INEC’s decision on Adebutu’s ambition and scholarships for Toluwanisings’ children. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-adebutu-gwarzo-govship-ambitions-in-limbo-toluwanisings-children-get-scholarship-other-top-stories/

Morning recap: Adebutu, Gwarzo gov’ship ambitions in limbo, Toluwanisings’ children get scholarship, other top stories

In Nigeria's morning political landscape, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the candidacy petitions of Ladi Adebutu and Aminu Gwarzo for the 2027 general elections, but former Minister Isa Ali Pantami was confirmed to contest from Gombe State. Meanwhile, seven modular refineries are set to commence operations next year, bringing a combined capacity of 83,000 barrels per day to the country's petroleum products market.

Meanwhile, philanthropist Ibraheem Luqman has offered to provide housing for Toluwanisings, the late gospel singer's father, and scholarships for his two daughters following public outcry over his living conditions. Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha criticized current Governor Hope Uzodimma, stating that he lacks the political power to lead the Southeast and vowed to build a "Rainbow Coalition" to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid.

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