Morning recap: Four reasons US shouldn’t release my FBI records –Tinubu, INEC unveils 2027 gov candidates, other top stories

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President Bola Tinubu has asked a US court to block the release of his unredacted FBI and DEA records, citing privacy laws and lack of public interest.

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Meanwhile, INEC has released the names and details of governorship candidates and their running mates for the 2027 elections.

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These and many top stories dominate today’s headlines for readers’ perusal.

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1. Four reasons US shouldn’t release my FBI records –Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has given the United States District Court for the District of Columbia four reasons why his unredacted records with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Agency should not be released to the public.

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The President, in fillings made by his lawyers and published on Saturday, noted that the US Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act precluded disclosure and there was no public interest in the matter.

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Tinubu also said there was no public interest to balance and the plaintiff had ulterior motives for demanding documents with his name on them.

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Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/four-reasons-us-shouldnt-release-my-fbi-records-tinubu/

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2. Gov poll: INEC unveils 2027 gladiators

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The Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday released the names and particulars of governorship candidates and their running mates across the country.

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The publication, contained in Form EC9, was pasted at INEC headquarters across the states, effectively ending uncertainty over candidates that will fly the flags of the major political parties in the country.

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Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/gov-poll-inec-unveils-2027-gladiators/

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3. I fought UNILORIN for 14 years over my withheld certificate — Lawyer, Adeshina

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Nigerian lawyer, Rasheedat Adeshina, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO how she embarked on a 14-year legal battle with the University of Ilorin for withholding her certificate, the struggles, sacrifices and eventual victory after a Supreme Court ruling

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Read the full article here: https://punchng.com/i-fought-unilorin-for-14-years-over-my-withheld-certificate-lawyer-adeshina/

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4. NDC should remove content creators posing as activists — Spokesperson

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The spokesperson for the New Democratic Congress, Theo Agada, has called on the leadership of the party to remove what he described as “opportunistic content creators masquerading as activists” ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Agada made the call in a post on X on Saturday while reacting to a video shared by a content creator identified as Flag Boy NG.

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Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/ndc-should-remove-content-creators-posing-as-activists-spokesperson/

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5. Osimhen, Iheanacho, Lookman score in victories

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Super Eagles trio, Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman, were all on the scoresheet in wins for their respective clubs on Saturday, continuing their strong starts to the new season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

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Osimhen continued his impressive form as Galatasaray edged Göztepe 3-2 in the Turkish Super Lig.

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Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/osimhen-iheanacho-lookman-score-in-victories/

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