Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), met President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House on Tuesday to refute claims that he intends to resign. He expressed shock at the rumors and threatened legal proceedings against those spreading misinformation about his position.
In Anambra State, gunmen attacked a cattle camp in the Ifite Awka area, resulting in the deaths of four brothers: Mohammed, Hassan, Abubakar, and Sani Bujumi.
Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, testified to a House of Representatives committee that the ministry has no ties to the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). He noted that discrepancies in documents provided by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi led to the rejection of partnership requests.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced that the Monetary Policy Committee has kept the benchmark interest rate at 26.5% after evaluating current economic risks.
Additionally, the CBN confirmed to lawmakers that it opened two domiciliary accounts for the PFIPC following clearance from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has issued a flooding alert for 17 states, including Bauchi, Edo, and Kaduna, spanning from July 21 to July 27, 2026.
African Democratic Congress National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, launched the party’s governorship campaign in Ile-Ife alongside candidate Najeem Salaam.
The NSCDC dismantled an illegal university in Lagos, rescuing 107 students and arresting six suspects. The facility had been forcing students into unaccredited programs and a Ponzi scheme.
Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, reported that 1,198 suspects were apprehended during national anti-crime operations held between June 9 and June 21, 2026.
Finally, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria confirmed that private depot operations have normalized, easing concerns over potential fuel shortages.
