Good morning dear esteemed readers!Here is a concise summary of today’s major developments from Nigeria, covering healthcare, security, and national affairs.
1. Resident Doctors End Nationwide Strike: The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its month-long strike, bringing relief to federal and teaching hospitals across the country after reaching an agreement with the government.
2. Tinubu Reaffirms Security Commitment: President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that national security and unity remain central to his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as stated by the Defence Minister at a security summit in Kaduna.
3. President Submits 32 Ambassadorial Nominees: President Tinubu has sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, filling key diplomatic positions.
4. PDP Rejects Ambassadorial List: The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party has demanded the withdrawal of the ambassadorial list, describing it as populated by people with “integrity deficit” and calling for nominees with stronger democratic credentials.
5. Army Rescues 12 Teenage Girls in Borno: Nigerian Army troops have successfully rescued 12 teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State through an intelligence-led operation.
6. Troops Repel Major Terrorist Attack in Chibok: Soldiers have successfully repelled a large-scale attack by ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, preventing another potential mass abduction.
7. Police Recover Bodies of Kidnapped Cameroonian Women: The Anambra State Police Command has recovered two female bodies believed to be among three Cameroonian women who were recently kidnapped in the state.
8. Katsina Police Foil Bandit Attack: Security forces in Katsina State have foiled a bandit attack along the Kandawa-Dankar road, recovering two AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and a motorcycle from the fleeing suspects.
9. Three Killed in Kano Fire Incidents: Three persons have died in two separate fire incidents recorded in Kano State on Friday, according to the state fire service.
10. Army Rescues 21 Abducted Passengers in Kogi: Troops have rescued 21 passengers abducted by bandits along the Kabba-Obajana road in Kogi State, though two security personnel lost their lives during the operation.
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