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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including Tinubu’s call for Fubara to uphold the Supreme Court ruling, a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kebbi, and a fuel tanker explosion at Otedola Bridge.
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1. Tinubu urges Fubara to fully implement Supreme Court ruling
President Bola Tinubu has called on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to immediately and fully comply with the Supreme Court’s judgment to maintain peace in the state. He emphasized that governance must be rooted in the rule of law to ensure order and stability.
2. Suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan takes case to global parliament
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has taken her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland. In a viral video, she was seen addressing the global legislative body, narrating her ordeal in the Senate while visibly emotional.
3. Fubara pledges full implementation of Supreme Court ruling
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that his administration will fully implement the Supreme Court’s judgment on the state’s political crisis. Meanwhile, his support group, Supreme Council for Sim Worldwide, has warned against any impeachment attempts, citing strong public support for the governor.
4. Meningitis outbreak kills 26 in Kebbi, one in Sokoto
A suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has claimed 26 lives in Kebbi State and one in Sokoto. The Kebbi State Government confirmed the deaths on Tuesday, stating that the outbreak has affected three local government areas.
5. IGP bans public parade of criminal suspects
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a nationwide ban on the public parade of suspected criminals. He stated that the move aligns with global best practices and aims to uphold citizens’ fundamental human rights.
6. Explosion triggers massive fire at Otedola Bridge
A fuel tanker explosion rocked Otedola Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday night, sparking a massive fire. The blast, which occurred around 8:08 p.m., destroyed a church and several properties, causing panic in the area.
7. Labour Party moves to mend ties with lawmakers
Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, has established a three-member intervention and truce committee to resolve disputes between the party and its members in the National Assembly. The move aims to restore unity and strengthen party relations.
8. Naira appreciates to N1,565 in parallel market
The Naira appreciated to N1,565 per dollar in the parallel market on Tuesday, up from N1,570 on Monday. However, it depreciated in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), trading at N1,537 per dollar.
9. Lagos Assembly denies defection claims
The Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports that 25 lawmakers are planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to another party. Committee Chairman Ogundipe Olukayode described the claims as false and baseless.
10. Police confirm burial site of missing LASU graduate
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the burial site of Lagos State University graduate Adedamola Ogunbode. The revelation follows the arrest of the prime suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo, who was rumored to have fled to Benin Republic but is now assisting in the investigation.
