Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. State Police Nears Reality
- 24 State Assemblies Pass Bill
- Meets Two-Third Threshold Requirement
- Lagos, Ondo Lead 12 States Yet To Pass Bill
- City Boy Movement: It Must Not Become Tool For Political Intimidation
Nigeria’s long-running push for state police has crossed a major legislative hurdle, with 24 State Houses of Assembly approving the proposed constitutional amendment, bringing the country closer to a decentralised policing system amid persistent insecurity.
2. Ebola Scare: FG Uncovers Genetic Link Between FCT, Kenya Cases
- Pate: Genomic Findings Do Not Establish Direct Transmission
- FG Steps Up Surveillance, NCDC To Commence Daily Public Updates
The Federal Government has disclosed that genomic analysis of the confirmed Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case in the Federal Capital Territory has found the virus to be genetically related to a virus identified in a case in Kenya, raising fresh questions about the possible connection between the two cases.
3. CBN Approves JPMorgan’s Plan To Establish Merchant Bank In Nigeria
- Clears Adedapo Olagunju As Managing Director, Three Non-Executive, Independent Directors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to global financial services giant JPMorgan to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, to be known as JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited.
4. Terrorism Trials: FG Secures 653 Convictions As 1,060 Suspects Face Court
The Federal Government has secured 653 convictions in the ongoing 11th phase of mass terrorism trials at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with proceedings involving 1,060 suspects marking the latest push to strengthen the prosecution of terrorism-related offences in Nigeria. READ MORE
5. ‘APC Found A Rhyme In Ebola, Bola, But Can’t Explain ₦10bn’ — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of deflecting attention from questions over the Federal Government’s Ebola preparedness funds, challenging President Bola Tinubu’s administration to explain the whereabouts of ₦10 billion reportedly ordered released for emergency response.
6. Macron Postpones Visits To Nigeria, Senegal After Protests In France
French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his planned visits to Nigeria and Senegal later this month following violent unrest that erupted alongside nationwide protests in France last weekend.
7. Tragedy In Lagos As Two-Storey Building Crumbles, Kills Worker
One person has been confirmed dead and three others injured following the collapse of a two-storey building under construction along Akinola Street, near Fadeyi Bus Stop, off Ikorodu Road, Lagos State.
8. 2027: Umahi Fires Fresh Salvo At Obi, Rejects His Claim To South-East Political Leadership
Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has launched a fresh criticism of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, declaring that he cannot be regarded as the South-East’s best presidential candidate and challenging the growing perception that the region’s political aspirations should revolve around a single individual.
9. Tacha Urges BBNaija Organisers To Take Break, Revamp Reality Show
Reality TV star Tacha Akide has urged Multichoice, the organisers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) to suspend the show temporarily and develop fresh ideas to make it more engaging and competitive in Nigeria’s evolving entertainment industry.
10. Bayern Coach Kompany Hospitalised After Collapsing During Training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club’s second team train on Friday.
