June 25 Morning Brief: State Police Bill, Petrol Prices Surge, Tinubu’s Prosperity Agenda

Here’s your daily briefing with today’s top headlines from a leading national newspaper. In politics, the Senate approved the landmark State Police Bill to decentralise law enforcement. President Tinubu outlined major infrastructure projects he says will lay the foundation for Nigeria’s prosperity. The average pump price of petrol jumped 55% year-on-year to ₦1,596 per litre. Legal and security news include the suspension of Chief Mike Ozekhome’s SAN rank amid disciplinary proceedings, and a warning over the growing influence of an extremist group called ‘Sai Mallam’ in Kebbi. The EFCC also filed charges against the Miyetti Allah president for alleged terrorism financing. On the streets and in sports, Lagos State has given Alaba Rago traders 72 hours to vacate ahead of an enforcement exercise. Celebrity couple Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola revealed they consulted nine doctors before their first child, and the NSC and NFF approved a ₦1 billion prize fund and new welfare measures for the Nigeria Premier Football League.

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