Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Electoral Act Amendment Bill: At Last, Senate Swings Into Action
- Oshiomhole, Tambuwal, Goje Others Make Seven-Man Committee To Harmonise Bill
- Committee Gets Three Days Timeframe To Conclude Assignment, Submit Report To Senate
- Reps Pass N58.47tn 2026 Budget Proposal For Second Reading
Ahead of the 2027 General Election, the Nigerian Senate has moved swiftly on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, setting up a special committee to harmonize lawmakers’ views. READ MORE
2. Onitsha Main Market Shutdown: Lawmaker, Traders Appeal To Soludo
- We Are Prepared To Commence Monday Operations-Traders
- Request Security Presence, Motor Parks OperationsTo Facilitate Movement Of Traders, Goods
A lawmaker and traders at the Onitsha Main Market have appealed to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to urgently intervene and order the reopening of the market, following its shutdown by the state government. READ MORE
3. Shettima: Tinubu’s Bold Reforms Restoring Global Confidence In Nigeria
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the ongoing reforms of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are beginning to restore the confidence of the global community in Nigeria. READ MORE
4. Amid ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial, Court Grants Yahaya Bello Permission To Travel For Lesser Hajj
A Federal High Court in Abuja has permitted former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 lesser Hajj, despite his ongoing trial over alleged financial crimes. READ MORE
5. FCTA Workers Defy Wike, Court Order, Resume Indefinite Strike
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) offices were largely deserted on Thursday as workers, under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), resumed their indefinite strike over unresolved welfare issues. READ MORE
6. No Gunshots Fired During Assembly Protest, Lagos CP Insists
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed claims that its officers shot protesters during an anti-demolition demonstration at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday, insisting that no firearm was discharged. READ MORE
7. Accord Confirms Adeleke’s Nomination For Osun Governorship Race
The Accord Party in Osun State has confirmed that Governor Ademola Adeleke has been officially listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its governorship candidate for the August 8, 2026 election. READ MORE
8. Police Invite BBNaija’s Dee One Over Viral Video On President Tinubu
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian, Aderombi Adedayo, popularly known as Dee One, has confirmed receiving an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force, Force Intelligence Department (FID) for what was described as a routine interview. READ MORE
9. PenCom Approves Pension Increase For 2,116 NSITF Retirees
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved an upward review of pensions for 2,116 retirees under the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), increasing their total monthly pension payments from ₦12.56 million to ₦159.95 million. READ MORE
10. Tinubu Condoles Super Eagles Player Samuel Chukwueze Over Mother’s Death
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze following the death of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday. READ MORE
