Several major developments are making headlines this morning, including a fresh defamation dispute between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Defence Minister Christopher Musa, with El-Rufai demanding N10bn and an apology over alleged defamatory remarks.
The Federal Government has also tightened rules for official foreign trips, requiring ministers, directors-general and other government appointees to obtain prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
NAFDAC has linked Chinese counterfeiters operating in Nigeria to the growing circulation of fake and substandard goods, while a policy think tank warns that N355.9bn in student loans could face recovery difficulties under the current system.
In Sokoto, youths protested the continued remand of Islamic cleric Dahiru Mai Barewa, with the demonstration escalating into a clash with security personnel.
Here’s your complete morning roundup:
