Violent Clash in Abuja: Six people, including two police officers, were killed in a violent clash between members of the El Zakzaky movement (Shiites) and the FCT Police Command at the Julius Berger area of Abuja. Several others sustained gunshot injuries during the confrontation.
Malaria Eradication Efforts: The Federal Government has appointed prominent business figures Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Tony Elumelu to spearhead new initiatives aimed at reducing malaria in Nigeria.
Edo Deputy Governor’s Warning: Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, recently reinstated, has threatened to expose alleged wrongdoings of Governor Godwin Obaseki if the governor’s allies continue to insult him. Shaibu, who defected to the APC, stated that he had endured the governor’s actions for over 15 months.
Crackdown on Oil Theft: The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division arrested 21 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta. Troops also shut down 43 illegal refineries and seized 120,000 litres of stolen products as part of an intensified crackdown on economic sabotage.
Tinubu’s Economic Reforms: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu defended his administration’s tough economic decisions, asserting that they are necessary to improve life for Nigerians. He also pledged to uphold the rule of law, respect the separation of powers, and tolerate dissent within legal bounds.
FCT Police Chief’s Response: FCT Commissioner of Police Benneth Igweh condemned the killing of two officers during a procession by the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (Shiites), declaring that the group has declared war and that the perpetrators will face justice.
Rescue of Abducted Students: Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun handed over 20 medical students, who were rescued after nine days in captivity, to their respective university officials. The students from the University of Jos and University of Maiduguri were abducted in Benue State on their way to a conference in Enugu.
Death of Emir of Ningi: Alhaji Yunusa Muhammadu Danyaya, the Emir of Ningi in Bauchi State, passed away at 88. He died at the Expert Alliance Hospital in Kano, just two days after returning from a medical trip to Saudi Arabia.
NDLEA Intercepts Codeine Syrup: The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized two containers containing 319,200 bottles of codeine-based syrup, valued at N2.234 billion, at the Tin Can seaport in Lagos.
Bayelsa Boat Accident: One person has been confirmed dead following a boat accident in Bayelsa State. The rising water levels in the area contributed to the fatality, while other passengers were rescued by local residents.
