Morning recap: Wike, APC govs clash over Rainbow Coalition, Lagos-Ibadan motorists trapped in 14-hour gridlock, other top stories

File Photo: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and All Progressives Congress governors have clashed over the Rainbow Coalition, with the governors rejecting any alliance that could undermine President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

Motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been trapped in a 14-hour gridlock after a multiple-vehicle crash at the Kara Bridge compounded ongoing repair works.

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole has said several factors beyond transfer fees and salaries may have prevented Premier League clubs from signing Victor Osimhen.

A man identified as Adejuwon Adekunle has been shot dead by gunmen near a recreation centre in the Dele Yes Sir community, Osogbo, Osun State.

Suspected armed herders have ambushed the entourage of the Divisional Police Officer in Ayilamo, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, killing two police officers.

And several Nigerian football stars, including Tolu Arokodare, Kelechi Iheanacho, Gift Orban and Samuel Chukwueze, have been reviving their club careers across Europe after difficult spells at previous clubs.

Here is a recap of the major stories making headlines this morning.

1. 2027: Wike, Apc govs clash over Rainbow Coalition

APC governors, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, have rejected any alliance capable of undermining President Tinubu’s re-election or weakening the party.

Wike has defended his Rainbow Coalition, insisting it supports Tinubu while allowing the PDP to field candidates in other contests. The rivalry is linked to positioning for 2031.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/2027-wike-apc-govs-clash-over-rainbow-coalition/

2. Lagos-Ibadan: Motorists trapped in 14-hour gridlock

A crash involving seven vehicles at the Kara Bridge on Tuesday morning, combined with ongoing expansion joint repairs, left motorists stranded for more than 14 hours.

• Suspected herders ambush Benue DPO, kill two policemen
• Man shot dead near Osun recreation centre
• Why Premier League teams failed to sign Osimhen – Cole

Some drivers drove against traffic, worsening the congestion that stretched into Lagos. No lives were lost in the crash.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/lagos-ibadan-motorists-trapped-in-14-hour-gridlock/

3. Why Premier League teams failed to sign Osimhen – Cole

Andy Cole has said Victor Osimhen has the quality to succeed in the Premier League but that transfers involve many factors beyond salary and fees.

The striker has been linked with Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea without a move materialising. He continues to score freely at Galatasaray.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/why-premier-league-teams-failed-to-sign-osimhen-cole/

4. Man shot dead near Osun recreation centre

Adejuwon Adekunle, popularly known as Asa, was shot by gunmen between 1:30am and 2am on Tuesday near a recreation centre in Dele Yes Sir, Osogbo.

Police say the attack is suspected to be cult-related and have transferred the case to the Criminal Investigation Department. No arrest has been made.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/man-shot-dead-near-osun-recreation-centre/

5. Suspected herders ambush Benue Dpo, kill two policemen

Suspected armed herders ambushed the Divisional Police Officer’s entourage in Ayilamo, Logo Local Government Area, on Monday evening, killing two Mobile Police officers.

The attack came barely days after another incident in the same community claimed four policemen and seven residents.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/suspected-herders-ambush-benue-dpo-kill-two-policemen/

6. Nigerian stars reviving club careers in Europe

Tolu Arokodare has scored six goals in 11 appearances for Ajax, Kelechi Iheanacho leads the Turkish first division scoring charts at Bursaspor, Gift Orban is among the Super Lig’s top scorers at Amedspor, and Samuel Chukwueze is impressing in a new wing-back role at AC Milan.

Read full story: https://punchng.com/nigerian-stars-reviving-club-careers-in-europe/