Tinubu Crushes Sole Challenger in APC Primary as Fubara Reportedly Loses Presidency’s Backing

President Bola Tinubu has recorded a landslide victory over his only challenger, Stanley Osifo, in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary, following massive endorsements from party structures across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The APC primary process was largely dominated by endorsements from governors, party stakeholders, grassroots delegates, and key organs of the ruling party, clearing the path for Tinubu to emerge as the party’s presidential flag bearer for a second-term bid.

Meanwhile, fresh details have emerged on how Siminalayi Fubara allegedly lost the support of President Tinubu and the APC leadership amid the lingering political crisis with his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

According to findings by Sunday PUNCH, credible APC leaders involved in reconciliation efforts claimed that Fubara fell out with the Presidency and the ruling party after reportedly failing to honour agreed reconciliation terms aimed at resolving the political standoff in Rivers State.

In another development, a gunman was killed after opening fire near the White House on Saturday evening. The incident led to a shootout with US Secret Service agents, during which a bystander was also injured.

Authorities confirmed that Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time of the attack but was not harmed. Secret Service communications chief Anthony Guglielmi disclosed that the incident occurred while Trump was engaged in negotiations relating to Iran.

In the world of boxing, heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has tipped rising star Moses Itauma as the future undisputed heavyweight champion, ahead of established names like Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Daniel Dubois.

Usyk’s endorsement is seen as significant, having defeated Joshua, Fury, and Dubois across his unbeaten run of 24 professional victories.