Categories: Nigeria News

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Thursday Morning, August 3

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

  1. Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari expressed regrets for being unable to attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings due to prior commitments.

  2. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu invited Buhari to the meetings, and Buhari conveyed his unwavering support and dedication to the APC in a tweet by his former media aide, Garba Shehu.

  3. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, met with the Benue State Traditional Rulers’ Council to discuss matters of mutual interest, including the development and progress of Benue State.

  4. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu forwarded an additional ministerial list to the Senate for screening and confirmation, as part of efforts to strengthen the cabinet with qualified individuals.

  5. High-ranking military officials from several West African countries gathered in Abuja to discuss the political situation in Niger Republic following a recent coup in the region.

  6. Protests took place at the Lagos State House of Assembly premises, drawing attention from the Department of State Services (DSS).

  7. Organised Labour protests against the “anti-people” policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration escalated, leading to the forced entry into the National Assembly (NASS) complex.

  8. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted a significant operation in Edo State, leading to the destruction and seizure of a large quantity of cannabis and the arrest of several individuals.

  9. A tragic incident occurred in Lagos, where a young medical doctor lost her life due to a malfunctioning elevator.

  10. Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, faced criticism for allegedly mocking the plight of poor Nigerians during a plenary session.

  11. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) disowned Simon Ekpa and his supporters and declared Aloy Ejimakor persona non grata, stating that Ekpa’s followers were not the same as Kanu’s followers.

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