Naij.com Digest: Top 11 News Stories You Should Know For This Monday

Naij.com team has gathered the most important and interesting news for July 27. Check out all the things you need to know this Monday below.

1. “Yes, I Want To Break Up The NNPC” – Buhari

President Muhammudu Buhari has confirmed reports that he intends to break up the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission. The politician has also said that fuel scarcity is one of the issues his government aims to tackle as he spoke at the Monday TV programme.

2. We Will Bring An End To Boko Haram – Major General

Major General Nasir Muazu revealed that Boko Haram could no longer confront Nigerian soldiers in a battle and come out victorious in Nigeria’s northeast.

“I can comfortably tell you that Boko Haram cannot and I repeat cannot take any offensive attack against Nigerian Forces, that one is for sure.”

3. How President Buhari Plans To Negotiate With Boko Haram

Following the initial negotiations between President Muhammadu Buhari and some Boko Haram leaders the hopes of rescue more than 200 Chibok schoolgirls has been renewed. This was made known by the senior sources from the presidency.

4. US Trip: PDP Blasts Buhari For Embarrassing Nigeria

“Now that the visit has come and gone, our fear is that nothing whatsoever has been learnt or gained. What we continue to receive as a nation have been embarrassing disagreements, accusations and counter-accusations, blames and denials on very important issues due to lack of tact and skill in the management of state matters by the APC-led administration…” Read in full.

5. Why Yusuf Will Not Become An Army General – Buhari Explains

Garba Shehu, presidential media aide, has written an article in which he spoke about the meeting between President Buhari and his former classmates in the US.

Some of them were questioning to know if Nigerian president would place his only son, Yusuf, in the army.

“I stopped him from joining the army,” Buhari answered.

6. SO SAD: INEC Commissioner Dies At 67

Professor Muritala Salau gave up the ghost at the Turkish Hospital in Abuja where he had been admitted for an ailment. Lai Olurode, a fellow National Commissioner of INEC, said that late Salau had been an enigma, who touched the lives of several people that he came across.

7. 18-Month-Old Baby Mysteriously Disappears During Naming Ceremony In Ogun

Anxiety enveloped Inuosegba community in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, as residents made shocking discoveries while searching for a missing baby.

8. Fears Over Alison-Madueke’s Health, As Family Appeals To Nigerians

Immediate past minister is said to be in a life-threatening condition from an unnamed disease in a London hospital.

The family said: “Our daughter has been in hospital where is receiving treatment for some weeks now. She is currently under close medical observation. We learnt that the observation means that she has been unable to see anyone outside close family members over the last few weeks…”

9. NASS Crisis: Meeting Between Buhari, APC Members Ends In Deadlock

President Buhari held a meeting with the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and other APC members in the State House, on July 27. The officials reportedly failed to resolve the crisis as the two factions in the House stuck to their different positions.

10. DISCLOSED: The 10 Highest Paid African Presidents 2015

It is well-known that Africa is a continent with a high potential and extremely rich natural resources. Can you imagine how rich African countries’ leaders are? Find the interesting facts in the article!

11. See The Expensive Gift Tiwa Savage Received For Her New Son

Luxury designer Micheal Awujola, also known as Malivelihood, has joined other Nigerians and Tiwa Savage’s fans in congratulating her on the birth of her first child…

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