Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his working vacation in Europe by a few days and is expected to return this weekend. The Presidency announced this on Monday, stating that Tinubu's trip was extended due to unforeseen circumstances. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. The President's trip was initially expected to be brief, but it appears that he will now spend more time in Europe before returning to Nigeria.
The Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu Local Government Areas of the state following a series of attacks and killings in the areas. According to reports, more than 20 people, including women and children, were killed in Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Riyom LGAs within two days. Many houses were also burned in the attacks, leaving residents in a state of fear and uncertainty. The curfew is aimed at restoring peace and order in the affected areas.
Hundreds of students of the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences in Jalingo staged a peaceful protest on Monday following an overnight attack on one of the female hostels located outside the institution's premises. The attack, which was carried out by hoodlums, resulted in the rape of a female student and injuries to her, including the cutting off of one of her fingers. The students are demanding increased security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The institution's management has promised to take steps to ensure the students' safety.
Parents and community members of Mussa and Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have threatened to storm the Presidential Villa in Abuja within six days if their abducted children are not rescued from Boko Haram captivity. The children have spent more than 130 days in the hands of insurgents, and the families are expressing frustration over the government's perceived inaction in Askira/Uba. The families, who staged a protest over the government's inaction, are demanding immediate action to rescue their children.
The Nigerian Air Force has taken a major step towards the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters following a beam-signing ceremony with Bell Textron in Amarillo, Texas, United States. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, led a NAF delegation to the ceremony, which marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the Nigeria-United States Government defence cooperation programme. The acquisition of the helicopters is expected to boost the country's military capabilities.
Staff of Federal Unity Colleges nationwide defied the Federal Government's directive to resume academic activities on Monday, insisting that their indefinite strike over the concession of King's College, Lagos, remains in force. During visits to some Unity Colleges in Lagos and Ibadan on Monday, staff union members were sighted in front of the school gates, while parents largely stayed away despite the Federal Government's resumption directive. The strike is affecting thousands of students across the country.
The Abia State Police Command has arrested four suspects for allegedly stealing a four-day-old baby from its mother, who is mentally challenged, and selling the infant to another person. The suspects, who were identified as Gladys Nathaniel, Victor Udochukwu, Chijioke Obunwa, and Onyeonoro Chinwe, are currently in custody. The police are investigating the incident and are working to reunite the baby with its mother. Several other incidents were also reported, including the smashing of an illegal factory producing adulterated fruit juice in Lagos State and the arrest of a suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler in Kano State.
Key points
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his working vacation in Europe
- Plateau State imposes curfew after attacks and killings in local government areas
- Nigerian Air Force moves to acquire 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters
