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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including the Presidency’s sharp response to Afenifere, JUSUN’s suspension of its nationwide strike, and Bill Gates’ national honour from Tinubu.
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1. Presidency slams Afenifere over criticism of Tinubu’s agenda
The Presidency has fired back at Afenifere for describing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda as a nightmare, calling the remarks deceitful and unfair. Presidential adviser Sunday Dare dismissed the group’s comments, stating they ignore key achievements made under Tinubu’s leadership.
2. JUSUN ends nationwide strike after reaching agreement with judiciary
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its indefinite strike following negotiations with the Chief Justice’s representatives and other key stakeholders. The union, which downed tools on June 1, agreed to resume work after assurances on their demands were made.
3. Security will improve under Tinubu, says ex-Army chief Buratai
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s security challenges will ease within the next two years of President Tinubu’s administration. He made this known during the 2025 VON Forum held in Abuja.
4. Tinubu confers national honour on Bill Gates during Lagos visit
President Bola Tinubu has awarded Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates the national honour of CFR. The event, held in Lagos, was part of Gates’ visit to Nigeria to support ongoing health and development projects.
5. Sowore says current political coalitions will aid Tinubu’s re-election
Omoyele Sowore has warned that the recent coalition efforts by opposition groups lack direction and will ultimately strengthen Tinubu’s chances of winning a second term. He shared this view during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today.
6. Lagos police arrest 23 teens over Mushin daylight crimes
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 23 teenage suspects linked to a string of assaults, harassment, and thefts in Mushin. Police say the arrests followed public complaints about a surge in street-level violence in the area.
7. NEMA deploys teams to 15 states over flood warnings
The National Emergency Management Agency has dispatched officials to 15 high-risk states to warn residents about potential floods. The agency noted that recent casualties in Mokwa, Niger State, resulted from people living in gully-prone areas despite earlier alerts.
8. Defence minister raises alarm over Boko Haram resurgence in Borno
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has warned of renewed Boko Haram activities in Borno State, saying the group’s resurgence is part of a broader threat to destabilize the Sahel region. He made the remarks during a visit to military institutions in Kaduna.
9. Ondo deputy speaker Akinruntan resigns from position
Abayomi Akinruntan has stepped down as Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, citing the need to follow the state’s political zoning tradition. His resignation was formally announced during a session of the Assembly.
10. Niger confirms 160 deaths in Mokwa flooding, recovers more bodies
The Niger State Government has confirmed that 160 people have died following a recent flood in Mokwa. Authorities announced the recovery of seven more bodies on Tuesday, blaming the tragedy on residents settling in vulnerable gully areas.
