President Bola Ahmed Tinubu brokered a truce between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and suspended Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, with both parties agreeing to work for peace and stability in the state, emphasizing the need for concrete, lasting solutions. Separately,
Wike denied online reports that he allocated over 2,000 hectares of prime Abuja land to his son, dismissing the claims as false and malicious, though some online users questioned his detailed response.
The demolition of the Owo Memorial Park, honoring victims of a 2022 church attack, in Ondo State, continues to spark outrage, with the Catholic Diocese of Ondo condemning the act as disrespectful. The state government, through the Olowo of Owo’s palace, defended the demolition as necessary for cultural restoration, a claim disputed by the late Governor Akeredolu’s widow, who sees it as an affront to his legacy.
In positive news, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, Group CEO of Oando Group, celebrated his 58th birthday, receiving congratulations from President Tinubu for his contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector and philanthropy. Internationally, iconic American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour announced her departure after 37 years, marking the end of a transformative era in fashion.
Nigeria also celebrated academic and moral excellence: 17-year-old Mmesoma Okonkwo from Anambra State was named Nigerian of the Week for her outstanding academic achievements, including being the overall best in English in the Cambridge International Examination.
Furthermore, a young tricycle rider in Aba, Abia State, was lauded for returning N4 million forgotten by a businesswoman, demonstrating exceptional honesty. Finally, in the entertainment scene,
American singer Chris Brown’s sold-out concert in the UK featured a surprise appearance by Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido, who electrified the 62,000-capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium crowd with his performance of With You, a video of which has gone viral online.
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