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1. The Nigerian government will evacuate 217 more of its citizens from South Africa
The Federal Government says arrangements have been made for the evacuation of 271 Nigerians stranded in South Africa today.Read more
2. The Senate responded to criticism from Peter Obi and others, saying the National Police Bill was not political
The Senate has reacted to the criticism that followed the passage of a bill to establish a National Police structure in the country, explaining that it was “purely out of necessity and not political interest and a product of national consensus and not cynicism.”Read more
3. Presidency defends First Lady’s ‘akara, kulikuli’ remark, says there’s no harm in starting small
The Presidency defended the statement by the president’s wife, Senator Remi Tinubu encouraging Nigerians to embrace small businesses, saying there is no harm in starting small.Read more
4. Oshomhole supports Governor Okpebholo’s proposal that kidnappers and bandits face firing squads
Senator Adams Oshiomhole who represents Edo North, supports Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State’s call for the death penalty for kidnappers and bandits.Read more
5. A national strike is imminent, as citizen doctors extend deadlines
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its deadline to the federal government by four weeks and threatened a nationwide strike if outstanding welfare and professional issues affecting its members are not resolved.Read more
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6. Boko Haram attacks schools, kidnaps NECO students, kills one teacher
Terrorists, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram group reportedly attacked a school in Lassa town in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.Read more
7. ProvidusUnity Bank started operations after the merger
Upon successful completion of all necessary regulatory, shareholder and judicial processes, between Providus Bank and Unity Bank, a new single entity, ProvidusUnity Bank will begin operating as a commercial bank.Read more
8. Nigerian government bans ‘okada’, tricycles on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, bridges
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a ban on commercial motorbikes and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.Read more
9. FEC approves major reforms in NYSC, introduces civilian leadership, new uniforms
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the National Youth Service Corps, paving the way for the most far-reaching reforms to the scheme since its creation more than five decades ago.Read more
10. Manchester City appointed Maresca to replace Guardiola as manager
Manchester City on Monday announced the appointment of Italian manager Enzo Maresca as the club’s new manager, replacing Pep Guardiola.Read in full
