Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including a nationwide protest culminating in a massive demonstration, a tragic attack in Benue State, and significant legal and political developments across the country.
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1. EndBadGovernance Protest Culminates in Nationwide One-Million-Man Demonstration: The EndBadGovernance nationwide protest is set to conclude today with a massive one-million-man demonstration across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The protesters remain resolute in their demands for better governance and reforms.
2. Court Dismisses El-Rufai’s Suit Against Kaduna Assembly’s Ad-Hoc Committee Report: The Federal High Court in Kaduna has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, seeking to nullify the ad-hoc committee report of the Kaduna State House of Assembly. The court rejected all declaratory reliefs sought by El-Rufai.
3. Anambra Police Launch Manhunt After Deadly Attack on Checkpoint: The Anambra State Police Command has initiated a manhunt for suspects who attacked a police checkpoint at Omata Junction, resulting in the death of one officer and the injury of another. The assailants used explosive devices during the attack.
4. Tragedy Strikes as Six Family Members Found Dead in Abia State: Six members of a family were discovered dead in Obehie, Abia State. Although the exact cause of death has not been officially determined, it is suspected that generator fumes may have been responsible for the tragedy.
5. Obasanjo Calls for Leadership Mentality Shift to Propel Nigeria Forward: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo emphasized the need for a change in leadership mentality and self-examination to move Nigeria forward. He lamented that the country often takes two steps forward only to take two steps back.
6. Tinubu Prioritizes Economic Growth Over Constitutional Reforms: President Bola Tinubu has assured The Patriots, a group of distinguished Nigerians, that his administration’s primary focus is on retooling the economy for sustainable growth rather than pursuing a new constitution.
7. Poland Pleads for Release of Seven Poles Arrested During Kano Protests: The Polish government has appealed to Nigeria for the release of seven Polish nationals arrested in Kano for allegedly raising the Russian flag during the recent hunger protest. Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister met with Nigeria’s charge d’affaires to advocate for their release.
8. Governor Alia Condemns Deadly Attack on Benue Community: Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed profound sorrow over the unprovoked attack on Ayati settlement in Ukum Local Government Area, where over 30 people were killed. The attack was reportedly carried out by local Tiv militias.
9. Nineteen Bodies Recovered After Bayelsa Cargo Boat Accident: A tragic cargo boat accident along the Ezetu community river in Bayelsa State has claimed 19 lives. The boat, carrying mostly women traders, sank after its engine exploded and caught fire.
10. Jonathan Advocates for Digital Infrastructure Investment to Enhance Education: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for increased investments in digital infrastructure and innovative teaching technologies to improve the quality of education in a rapidly evolving technological world.
