1.President Bola Tinubu condemns widespread kidnapping in Nigeria, advocating for treating perpetrators as terrorists during a Ramadan dinner with the Federal judiciary.
2. The Nigerian Army announces the burial of soldiers killed in Delta State to take place in Abuja on Wednesday afternoon, as disclosed in a statement on social media.
3. Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi breaks silence after being summoned by the Department of State Services over comments regarding bandit activities, emphasizing the importance of the interaction with security agents.
4. The Central Bank of Nigeria increases the monetary policy rate by 200 basis points to 24.75% as a measure to address rising inflation, according to CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso.
5. Edo State PDP Chairman Tony Aziegbemi is released from abduction after 11 days, following his kidnapping outside his home following a meeting with Governor Godwin Obaseki.
6. Former Minister Adebayo Shittu suggests a non-kinetic approach to addressing banditry, urging the federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to negotiate with bandits during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
7. 48 cultists in Ogun State renounce their membership in unlawful groups at the palace of the Akarigbo and Paramount ruler of Remo land, seeking reintegration into society.
8. Borno State Governor Prof Babagana Zulum reveals that over 100,000 Nigerians displaced by terrorism in the Northeast have returned home in the past seven years, following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa.
9. Multichoice announces auditions for the ninth season of Big Brother Naija, revealing a new format for the popular reality show.
10. The Eagles of Mali defeat Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2-0 in a friendly match held in Marrakech, Morocco, with goals from El Bilal Toure and Kamory Doumbia securing the victory.
