1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed four tax bills into law, streamlining taxation and aiming to improve the business environment. The laws will take effect in January 2026.
2. President Tinubu met with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and lawmakers to resolve the lingering political crisis in Rivers State.
3. The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) opposed the return of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as national secretary and criticized Acting National Chair Umar Damagum’s postponement of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
4. A Nasarawa State High Court sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, a gospel singer, to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, a serving corps member.
5. The Nigeria Police Force rescued four trafficked victims and arrested seven suspects involved in cross-border criminal activities.
6. The Federal Government clarified that the concurrent operation of three budgets is a deliberate strategy to ensure the delivery of appropriated capital projects.
7. President Tinubu expressed optimism that modern bus terminals in Abuja will improve security and ease transportation challenges in the Federal Capital Territory.
8. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed August 16, 2025, for by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states.
9. The Inspector-General of Police ordered a thorough investigation into claims made by a retired Superintendent of Police concerning welfare and retirement benefits.
