Political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections, a planned probe into alleged fraud syndicates in Abuja and a fatal tanker crash in Oyo State are among the top stories making headlines this morning.
The appointment of opposition figures Nyesom Wike, Ademola Adeleke and Chukwuma Soludo to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign council has reportedly unsettled some APC stakeholders and opposition candidates. Meanwhile, the EFCC has promised to investigate allegations that fraudsters impersonated popular content creators to deceive victims.
Below are these and other trending stories:
1. 2027: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s alliance with Tinubu rattles opposition
The appointment of prominent opposition figures to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign council has triggered discontent among some APC stakeholders and raised concerns among opposition candidates about their electoral prospects.
Findings by Sunday PUNCH across several states revealed growing unease in Osun, Anambra and Rivers states over the appointments.
Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-wike-adeleke-soludos-alliance-with-tinubu-rattles-opposition/
2. EFCC promises probe as YouTuber exposes Abuja fraud syndicates
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has vowed to investigate a suspected internet fraud syndicate in Abuja accused of impersonating popular content creators to defraud people seeking to recover lost funds.
The development followed allegations by US-based scam-baiter and YouTuber NanoBaiter that the suspects impersonated creators, including MrBeast, Airrack and himself.
Read here: https://punchng.com/efcc-promises-probe-as-youtuber-exposes-abuja-fraud-syndicates/
3. Tanker crushes five Oyo residents
At least five people were killed after a diesel tanker crashed into several vehicles along the Iwo Road-Ojoo Expressway in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The accident occurred around 10am on Saturday at Aduloju Bus Stop, opposite Dominion City.
Read here: https://punchng.com/tanker-crushes-five-oyo-residents/
4. DLA disowns Taraba gov candidate over Tinubu endorsement, summons him for discipline
The Democratic Leadership Alliance has disowned its Taraba State governorship candidate’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu, saying the party did not authorise the move.
The party said the candidate had been summoned to appear before its Disciplinary Committee.
5. Pepsi’s yellow caps confuse consumers, spark fake product concerns
Seven-Up Bottling Company has come under criticism from consumers over its communication regarding changes to the bottle caps of some of its drinks.
The changes have reportedly raised concerns among some consumers, who fear the products could be fake.
Read here: https://punchng.com/pepsis-yellow-caps-confuse-consumers-spark-fake-product-concerns/
6. Eaglets to miss 2027 U-17 AFCON, W’Cup
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will miss the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2027 FIFA U-17 World Cup after being eliminated from the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Championship.
The team’s exit followed a 1-1 draw with Ivory Coast in Ouagadougou on Saturday.
Read here: https://punchng.com/eaglets-to-miss-2027-u-17-afcon-wcup/