28/07/2025
Here’s a detailed update on all the headlines for today.
Senate denies rift (Akpabio & Bamidele)
- The Senate says there’s no clash or division between President Akpabio and Leader Bamidele.
- Reports of a quarrel were just normal legislative debates, not a fight.
- NNPC reduces petrol prices:
- NNPC has cut the ex-depot price of petrol to N825 per litre.
- This follows recent competition and adjustments by Dangote; prices range from N860 in Lagos up to N890 in the South-East.
- BBNaija Season 10:
- 29 housemates—15 females and 14 males—have been introduced.
- Grand prize: ₦150 million + an SUV.
- This year adds a twist: housemates must earn their prize by completing weekly tasks.
- Lagos doctors’ strike:
- Doctors with the Lagos State govt are on a three-day warning strike over fresh salary deductions.
- The strike started this morning and will last till Thursday, July 31.
- US-EU trade deal (Trump):
- President Trump and the EU have agreed on a massive new trade deal.
- The US will charge a 15% tariff on EU exports; EU will buy $750B in US energy over 3 years.
- Some sectors (like aircraft and chemicals) get tariff exemptions.
- Flooding in Adamawa:
- Heavy floods in Adamawa State killed at least 5 people, injured 55, and displaced many.
- Emergency crews used boats for rescues; many people are now in temporary camps.
- Bangkok shooting:
- Recent reports mention a mass shooting at a fresh food market in Bangkok, with at least 6 people dead (source: earlier brief, full details not in links).
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