73 Killed in Two Weeks as Bandits Attack Eight States
In the past two weeks, bandit attacks across eight Nigerian states have resulted in at least 73 deaths. Incidents included the murder of a university lecturer and multiple killings in Benue and Katsina states. Other states affected were Borno, Ogun, Abuja, Kaduna, Taraba, and Sokoto. President Bola Tinubu's administration has committed to addressing these security challenges.
Two ‘Friends’ Fight to Death in Osun
A tragic incident in Osun State reported by Adeolu Adeyemo reveals that two friends, Ali Baba and Kayode Olete, fought to the death in Inisa, Odo-Otin Local Government Area. Both men, aged 60 and 52 respectively, engaged in a violent altercation using dangerous weapons, resulting in fatal injuries. The NSCDC confirmed the deaths and noted that the cause of the fight remains unknown.
Mother Panics as 32-Year-Old Daughter Goes Missing in Kogi
A woman in Okenne, Kogi State, reported her 32-year-old daughter, Hamidat Abdulrafiu, missing since June 18, 2024. Hamidat, a businesswoman, was last heard from in Lokoja before her phone became unreachable. Despite efforts to locate her, including tracing to Abuja and reporting to the police, no leads have emerged, and there have been no ransom demands or threats.
It’s shameful we’re still generating 4.5GW of electricity — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu criticized Nigeria's electricity generation of 4.5GW as inadequate, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions and public-private partnerships to address economic challenges. He announced plans to increase oil production, remove investment barriers in the energy sector, and boost agriculture. Additional measures include healthcare improvements, fiscal support for youth-owned enterprises, MSMEs, and manufacturing, aiming to create millions of jobs and stabilize the economy within the next year.