Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has met with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as efforts to strengthen the political reconciliation in the state continue ahead of the 2027 elections. Wike, APC governorship candidate Kingsley Chinda and Senator Magnus Abe were among those who met Fubara at his private residence in Port Harcourt. The meeting, which brought together supporters from both political camps, was described by sources as part of ongoing efforts to consolidate peace and develop a coordinated strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.Meanwhile, Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has promised to restore the petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, marking a shift from his earlier position on the controversial policy. Speaking in a BBC interview, Obi said the problem with the subsidy regime was the corruption surrounding its implementation and promised to remove the corruption while retaining the subsidy. His running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had also recently expressed support for a modified subsidy arrangement. The development is expected to make fuel pricing and subsidy policy a major issue in the 2027 presidential campaign.Nigeria’s military aviation sector is also facing renewed scrutiny following a series of aircraft accidents. At least 10 military aircraft crashes have been recorded between 2021 and October 2026, with at least 68 deaths reported, including the latest Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crash in Ondo State. The accident, which killed all 25 people aboard, has prompted calls from aviation experts for stronger safety measures and closer coordination among the Nigerian Air Force, aviation regulators and accident-investigation authorities. Other major stories include Lionel Messi’s final Argentina appearance, a threatened shutdown at the Port Harcourt Refining Company over unpaid salaries and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s move to summon security chiefs over rising cult-related killings.
