El-Rufai faces backlash as US military supports Nigeria and APC plans convention
Welcome to a roundup of top stories making headlines this morning. Nasir El-Rufai is under scrutiny after claiming that Nuhu Ribadu’s phone was bugged, sparking calls for a probe. US military aircraft have reportedly delivered ammunition to Nigerian bases in Borno and other northeastern states. Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is preparing for its upcoming congresses and national convention, and concerns rise over the low number of gynaecologists in Nigeria.
What we know
- Nasir El-Rufai faces criticism and calls for investigation after admitting on national television that he learned of an alleged plan to arrest him through a leaked conversation from Nuhu Ribadu’s phone.
- At least three US military aircraft landed at military bases in Borno and other northeastern states, delivering ammunition to support Nigeria’s fight against insecurity.
- The APC has promised transparent and credible congresses and a national convention to promote party unity and grassroots involvement.
- Suspected bandits attacked communities in Niger State, killing several people, abducting others, and burning houses and a police station.
- The Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria revealed that only about 2,200 registered specialists are available for seven million annual births, highlighting a severe shortage.
