Morning recap: Tinubu floors sole challenger in APC primary, Why President, APC dumped Fubara, other top stories

President Bola Tinubu has overwhelmingly won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, facing only one challenger, Stanley Osifo. The party's structures nationwide have endorsed his campaign for a second term in the 2027 general elections. Tinubu's victory was characterized by widespread endorsements from party organs, state governors, and grassroots delegates, signaling strong internal party support.

In a separate development, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reportedly lost the backing of President Tinubu and the APC leadership. This shift in support stems from a protracted power struggle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Sources within the APC suggest Fubara fell out with the President and the party leadership after allegedly failing to adhere to reconciliation terms aimed at resolving the dispute.

Meanwhile, an incident near the White House on Saturday evening saw a gunman killed by US Secret Service agents following a shootout. Authorities confirmed that a bystander was also struck during the exchange. President Donald Trump was reportedly inside the White House at the time but was not affected by the incident. The Secret Service stated that the assailant opened fire near the presidential residence.

In sports news, boxer Oleksandr Usyk has identified Moses Itauma as the future undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk's endorsement is significant, given his own undefeated record and his victories over other prominent heavyweights like Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Usyk believes Itauma has the potential to dominate the division.