Nigeria: Key Developments on July 20, 2021

The National Assembly is being criticized for potentially failing to deliver on key legislative goals, such as passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and the Petroleum Industry Bill. The proposed legislation aims to improve electronic voting and address issues within the oil industry.

Sunday Igboho was arrested in Cotonou, Benin, by security operatives. During the raid, two of his aides were killed and twelve others were arrested before being paraded in Abuja.

Senator Ali Ndume has requested the court to release his property documents that were used as bail bond for Abdulrasheed Maina. Ndume is asking for this release as he no longer wishes to be Maina's surety.

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) sealed 16 companies and hospitality firms for failing to pay consumption taxes. The LIRS emphasized the importance of all taxable adults in Lagos contributing their fair share.

Nigeria has recorded 59 suspected cases and 15 confirmed cases of monkeypox. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is actively monitoring the situation and strengthening surveillance efforts.

A lone car accident in Kwara state during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration resulted in the death of 10 people. The crash was attributed to speeding and involved a commercial bus.

The House of Representatives is investigating the Nigerian Navy for allegedly violating the Federal Character Principle in their 2021/2022 recruitment process. They have ordered the Navy to suspend the upcoming pre-screening exercise.

Former Ekiti State Speaker, Bamisile, advocated for electronic voting in Nigeria, stating that it's necessary for a fair and credible elections but expressed concern over potential voter disenfranchisement without adequate preparations.

A man identified as Henry Jegbe in Agbor, Delta State, committed suicide after being accused of raping a minor. His body was found hanging.

President Buhari gave gifts of cows, rice, and a cash sum to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Daura.

Kingdom Kroseide won the Nigerian Idol 2021 competition after weeks of performances, securing a prize package that included a cash prize, sponsorship deals, and travel opportunities.

Osun State Governor Oyetola marked Eid-el-Kabir by emphasizing the importance of religious tolerance and peace among people.

A lawyer is suing the Federal Government over Nigeria’s membership in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) arguing that it violates the country’s secular status.

Governor Oyetola joined Muslim faithful in Osogbo for Eid-el-Kabir prayers, where he called for religious tolerance and adherence to COVID-19 guidelines, as a large crowd gathered to receive him.