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Afternoon recap: Lagos Island two-bedroom rent hits N17.25m, law student dies, other top stories

From The Punch · () English

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  • Nigeria's Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar are trading accusations over the nation's security situation and reported killings.
  • In Osun State, a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party endorsed the APC governorship candidate, while a former governor spoke about marital fidelity.
  • Lagos faces a housing crisis with two-bedroom apartment rents reaching N17.25 million, and a law student died after a fall.

Nigeria's Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have reignited their public dispute, exchanging sharp criticisms regarding the government's handling of the country's security challenges and the prevalence of killings. Abubakar had previously characterized reported fatalities as an indictment of President Bola Tinubu's administration, accusing it of failing to protect citizens.

security agencies had killed between 13,000 and 20,000 terrorists during the same period and rescued at least 10,000 Nigerians from captivity.

— Temitope AjayiResponding to Atiku Abubakar's criticism of the government's handling of insecurity.

Responding to Abubakar's remarks, the Presidency, through its Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, asserted that security agencies have neutralized between 13,000 and 20,000 terrorists within a three-month period. Ajayi also stated that approximately 10,000 Nigerians were rescued from captivity during the same timeframe. He accused Abubakar of selectively ignoring the government's security achievements for political gain, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The Force spokesperson, Ani Iniedu, corroborated this, claiming that available data shows a significant reduction in violent crime over the past six months.

In other news, a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, led by ex-Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has publicly endorsed the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, just before Saturday's election. Meanwhile, former Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola addressed his marital fidelity, publicly declaring his commitment to his wife and stating he has never been unfaithful. This comes amidst ongoing public discussions about relationships and personal values.

violent crime had reduced significantly over the past six months.

— Ani InieduDisputing Atiku Abubakar's assessment of the security situation.

Lagos is experiencing a significant housing burden, with the cost of renting a two-bedroom apartment on Lagos Island escalating to N17.25 million. Adding to the day's somber news, a 23-year-old female student at the Nigerian Law School died after reportedly jumping from a four-storey building in Lagos.

I have never slept with another woman.

— Rauf AregbesolaDeclaring his marital fidelity amid public discussions on the topic.
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