1. President Tinubu Commences Annual Leave, Departs Nigeria for France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday departed Nigeria for France to begin his annual leave.
He was seen off at the airport by top government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Governor Hope Uzodimma; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; and Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu.
According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s leave is a working vacation in Europe that will last for ten working days.
2. DHQ Warns Retired Soldiers to Vacate Ministry of Finance Premises
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has cautioned retired military personnel protesting at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja to vacate the premises immediately.
Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, said the action was disruptive and lacked merit, even though the veterans have a constitutional right to protest.
3. Zamfara Governor Says He Knows Bandit Leaders’ Locations
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has claimed he knows the exact locations of bandit kingpins in the state but cannot act since security agencies take directives from Abuja.
He added that if given control of security operations, banditry in Zamfara would be eliminated within two months.
4. Police Invite El-Rufai, ADC Leaders Over Alleged Criminal Conspiracy
The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former governor Nasir El-Rufai and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning over allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement, and public disturbance.
5. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin Appointed as New Police PRO
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), replacing DCP Muyiwa Adejobi.
6. Rescued Migrant Narrates Ordeal in Libya
Mercy Olugbenga, a Nigerian migrant rescued from Libya, has narrated how she was repeatedly confined and had her blood drained by her employer’s family for medical use.
7. Femi Kuti Explains Why He Couldn’t Follow Fela’s Footsteps
Afrobeats star Femi Kuti says he faced enormous pressure to copy his father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, but chose instead to forge his own musical path.
8. Actress Wumi Toriola Hospitalized After Online Backlash
Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has been admitted to hospital following heavy criticism on social media after she reacted to comments by fellow actor Afeez Owo.
9. Daniel Levy Steps Down as Tottenham Chairman
Tottenham Hotspur announced that Daniel Levy has stepped down as Executive Chairman after 25 years, ending the longest-serving chairmanship in Premier League history.
10. NFF Releases Ticket Prices for Nigeria vs. Rwanda Clash
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has released ticket prices for the Super Eagles’ must-win World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, scheduled for Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
