Nigeria Morning Brief: Police Killing Sparks Outrage, Party Realignments & Dangote Fuel Subsidy

Good morning. Here are today’s top headlines from TheMatrix Newspapers. Outrage has erupted over an alleged extra-judicial police killing in Delta State. The officer involved has been arrested and moved to Force headquarters. Social media is alive with #EndPoliceBrutality. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed quit the Labour Party for the PRP ahead of the 2027 elections. The Labour Party elected Nenadi Usman as national chairman. Atiku has petitioned the Supreme Court over delays in the ADC leadership ruling. In Lagos, cracks appeared in the APC after the Governance Advisory Council endorsed Obafemi Hamzat. President Tinubu’s second-term campaign kicked off as Faleke secured nomination forms. The National Council on Nutrition adopted a 10-year food and nutrition policy pending Federal Executive Council ratification. States and the FCT must inaugurate their nutrition councils within three months. The NLC warned that a higher minimum wage means little without a strong naira and controlled inflation. Reports suggest the Dangote Refinery is quietly subsidising petrol and diesel to ease pump prices. In sports, PSG edged Bayern Munich 5–4 in a record Champions League semi-final first leg. Actor Uzor Arukwe revealed his father still doubts his career choice.

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