Morning recap: Atiku eyes final presidential run under ADC, UNILAG lecturer rapes student in office, other top stories

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Fresh political signals ahead of 2027 emerged as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar declared that the next presidential election would mark the final chapter of his career, even as he backed a consensus approach within the African Democratic Congress.

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Meanwhile, a sexual assault trial involving a University of Lagos lecturer opened in court, adding to growing concerns over abuse in tertiary institutions.

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On the global stage, Aliko Dangote and Donald Trump were named among TIME’s most influential figures, while a US lawmaker raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s security leadership.

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Elsewhere, a UNICAL graduate made headlines with a First Class feat, and a minor dispute in Ogun turned deadly.

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Stay with us for full details of each story as the day unfolds.

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1. ADC will go for presidential primary if consensus fails – Atiku

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress would ideally emerge through consensus, but primaries would be held if that option fails.

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Atiku also declared that the 2027 election would be his final attempt at the presidency.

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Read Here: https://punchng.com/adc-will-go-for-presidential-primary-if-consensus-fails-atiku/n

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2. UNILAG lecturer raped me in his office, survivor tells court

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A 20-year-old student of the University of Lagos has told a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja how a lecturer, Samuel Obinna Ojogbo, allegedly raped her in his office.
nRead Here: https://punchng.com/unilag-lecturer-raped-me-in-his-office-survivor-tells-court/nn

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3. US lawmaker urges Tinubu to redeploy Matawalle, cites security concerns

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A United States lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, has urged President Bola Tinubu to redeploy or remove the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, citing concerns over Nigeria’s security situation.
nRead Here: https://punchng.com/unical-first-female-sug-president-graduates-with-first-class/nn

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4. Dangote, Trump named in TIME 100 Most Influential People

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Aliko Dangote and Donald Trump have been named in TIME magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 most influential people.
nRead Here: https://punchng.com/dangote-trump-named-in-time-100-most-influential-people/n

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5. UNICAL first female SUG president graduates with First Class

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A former Students’ Union Government president of the University of Calabar, Blessing Alims, has graduated with a First Class degree.
nShe was among the top graduates at the university’s 38th convocation.
nRead Here: https://punchng.com/unical-first-female-sug-president-graduates-with-first-class/n

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6. Ogun brick moulder killed over N200 dispute

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A brick moulder, Isreal Ayomide, has been stabbed to death following a dispute over N200 at a block industry in Ota, Ogun State.
nRead Here: https://punchng.com/ogun-brick-moulder-killed-over-n200-dispute/n

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