Morning recap: APC leaders weigh options as Wike-govs rift deepens, Dangote, marketers cut petrol prices, other top stories

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Leaders of the All Progressives Congress have been weighing their options ahead of the 2027 presidential election as the rift between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and some APC governors deepens.

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other petroleum marketers have reduced petrol prices across major depots following a decline in international crude oil prices.

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The Osun State House of Assembly has become the first state legislature to approve the proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of state police.

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Suspected cultists have killed a party guest identified as Tosin in the Egbin area of Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos State, and dumped his body in a river.

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of lying about alleged N50bn Federal Government funding for the Ibadan International Airport upgrade.

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And former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his successor Lateef Fagbemi have offered contrasting accounts of the $200m settlement reached with Sunrise Power over the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.

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Here is a recap of these and other major stories making headlines this morning.

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1. 2027 elections: APC leaders weigh options as Wike-govs rift deepens
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nSome APC governors and stakeholders regard Wike as a potential threat to President Tinubu’s re-election and are considering alternative options.

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Wike continues to promote his Rainbow Coalition while insisting his support for Tinubu does not extend to APC candidates in the states.

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Read full story: https://punchng.com/2027-elections-apc-leaders-weigh-options-as-wike-govs-rift-deepens/n

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2. Dangote, marketers cut petrol prices as crude falls
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nDangote Refinery cut its PMS price from N1,350 to N1,325 per litre in Lagos, while other marketers reduced prices by between N20 and N24.n

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The adjustments followed Brent crude falling below $100 per barrel. Similar reductions were recorded in Port Harcourt, Calabar and Warri.

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Read full story: https://punchng.com/dangote-marketers-cut-petrol-prices-as-crude-falls/

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3. State Police: Osun first to approve as N’Assembly clarifies transmission
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nThe Osun State House of Assembly unanimously approved the State Police Services Bill on Tuesday.

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The National Assembly clarified that only this particular constitutional alteration bill has so far been transmitted to the 36 state Houses of Assembly.

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Read full story: https://punchng.com/state-police-osun-first-to-approve-as-nassembly-clarifies-transmission/n

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4. Robbers kill Lagos party guest, dump body in river
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nTosin was attacked and robbed of his gold chains and phones while attending an event in Egbin, Ijede, on September 15.n

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His body was later found in a river in Agura. Police have arrested some suspects and transferred the case to the State CID.

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Read full story: https://punchng.com/robbers-kill-lagos-party-guest-dump-body-in-river/n

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5. FG didn’t fund Ibadan airport with N50bn — Makinde
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nGovernor Makinde said the Ibadan Airport upgrade is being fully funded by the Oyo State Government and that President Tinubu’s approval was “at no cost to the Federal Government.”n

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He described Wike’s claim of N50bn FG funding as false.

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Read full story: https://punchng.com/fg-didnt-fund-ibadan-airport-with-n50bn-makinde/n

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6. Malami, Fagbemi clash over $200m Mambilla settlement
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nMalami rejected suggestions that the settlement was motivated by personal benefit, while Fagbemi said the protracted litigation had held the 3,050MW project “hostage” and deepened energy poverty.n

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An ICC tribunal recently rejected Sunrise Power’s claims against Nigeria.

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Read full story: https://punchng.com/malami-fagbemi-clash-over-200m-mambilla-settlement/n

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