Good morning.  Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. PDP-LP Merger Talk: Dead On Arrival

* Why Atiku, Obi Merger Talks Might Not Work- Ex- Reps Member
* Obi Will Not Be Involved In A Merger That Is Only Seeking Power- Tanko
* Says Any Merger Between Obi And Others Will Be Subjected To Scrutiny

As political maneuvering and scheming ahead of the 2027 General Election begin to gather momentum, indications have emerged that a possible merger between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) might be dead on arrival.

2. Kano Emirship Tussle: Court Bars Bayero From Parading Self As Emir

* Orders Police To Evict Him From Palace

The Emirship tussle saga rocking Kano Emirate is assuming a more worrisome dimension each day as a Kano High Court has ordered the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero to cease parading from himself as the 15th Emir of Kano.

3. Ebenezer Onyeagwu Caps A Stellar Tenure With Banking CEO Of The Year In Africa In The International Banker Awards 2024 For The Second Consecutive Year

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named the ‘Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa’ at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining this title for the second consecutive year. This award, published in the Spring 2024

4. Nigeria Air Project Fraudulent, Remains Suspended Indefinitely, Says Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that the Nigeria Air project by the ex-president Muhammadu Buhari-led administration as a fraud and it remains suspended “indefinitely” because of an ongoing criminal investigation.

5. Bayelsa Guber Poll: Sylva Kicks Against Tribunal’s Verdict, Heads To Appeal Court

Timipre Sylva, the governorship candidate of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State Timipre Sylva, has rejected the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Tribunal judgement which upheld the election of Douye Diri as the state’s governor.

6. Bayelsa: Tribunal Affirms Diri’s Victory, Throws Out APC’s Petition

For lacking in merit, the Bayelsa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has thrown out the petition filed by the All-Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate Timipre Sylva.

7. Children’s Day: No Effort Will Be Spared In Securing Nigeria’s Future-Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that his administration will spare no effort in ensuring that Nigeria’s children have a solid footing for the realization of their dreams.

8. Kogi: Tribunal Upholds Ododo’s Victory, Throws Out Ajaka’s Petition

Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Kogi State, has lost at the state Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja.

9. Aribo Returns To English Premier League With Southampton

Nigeria’s Joe Aribo returned to the English Premier League (EPL) as Adam Armstrong's first-half goal proved to be the difference in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final on Sunday with Southampton beating Leeds 1-0 in the play-off final.

10. Chelsea Given Permission By Leicester To Speak To Enzo Maresca

Chelsea have been given permission by Leicester to speak to their head coach Enzo Maresca over succeeding Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge.

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