News update, Thursday, 24/08/2023

**Sanwo-Olu’s Cabinet: Lagos Assembly rejects 17 commissioner-nominees

—-confirms 22 nominees, fails to confirm Omotoso, Abayomi, Adefisayo, Adeyooye, 13 others

**Umahi inspects Abuja-Lokoja road, threatens to sack contractors over shoddy job

**Nigerians require more re-orientation – information minister

**I will use tech, youths’ expertise to solve power problems, Adelabu declare

**UNDP to organise intensive leadership retreat for Nigerian governors in Rwanda

**Defence Minister: Northwest group backs Badaru, hails Tinubu

**Wike to workers: Seek redeployment if you lack capacity to deliver

**Again: Emefieles arraignment over alleged procurement fraud stalled

**Police warn against false alarm over genital disappearance in Nasarawa

**Edo: Lawmakers decry incessant kidnap cases

**Manhunt for Lekki drug dealer who knocked down NDLEA operative to escape arrest

**UniCal replaces suspended Dean of Law faculty

**Implementation of new varsity curriculum begins September 2023 – NUC insists

**Oborevwori assigns portfolios to commissioners, none for Information, Justice

**FG to construct flyover on Abuja-Lokoja road to curb flooding

**NDLEA launches manhunt for Lekki drug dealer who knocked down operative to escape arrest

**Wike promises quick completion of Metro Rail stations

**Terrorists kidnap Air Force officer, demand N10m ransom

**Stop taking complaints against police to social media – IGP appeals to Nigerians

**Wike approves demolition of 6000 buildings in 30 districts in Abuja

**NDDC denies owing workers 6 months salaries – Spokesman

**Police confirm kidnap of farmers in Osun, rescue one

**Associates mourn slain Senator’s aide, demand killer-soldier’s arrest

**Police express worry over fabrication of Ak 47, other riffles in Lagos

**Air Force Chief commiserates with families of deceased crew of crashed MI-171E Helicopter

**Leader of Russia Military Company, Wagner, 9 others die in plane crash

**Serena Williams gives birth to second child

**Enyimba, Remo begin training for Champions League clashes

**NPL board, NPFL clubs hold AGM, season 2023/2024 Draw in Abuja.

**Super Falcons allowances: Reps accuse NFF President of frustrating probe

Before August ends, that your prayer and supplication will be answered. Just start rejoicing.