Three Homeless Men Shot Dead in Lagos; Super Falcons Awarded $100,000 Each

Three homeless men were shot dead while sleeping at a bus stop in Lagos. This tragic incident occurred at the Post Office Bus Stop on Adeola Odeku Street in Victoria Island. According to police, two attackers on motorbikes approached the victims and opened fire. CCTV footage reportedly captured the attack. The police confirmed that the bodies have been taken to a hospital for autopsy as they continue to investigate and search for the assailants.

In other news, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have received the naira equivalent of $100,000 each as a reward for winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. President Bola Tinubu fulfilled his promise to the team, which also included title documents for three-bedroom apartments and national honors. Coaches and officials of the team received $50,000 each as part of the reward package.

Additionally, the Federal Government has tightened payroll checks due to rising personnel costs, which have reached nearly N2 trillion. Stricter verification requirements for new employees have been introduced to ensure proper validation before they can be added to the government payroll.

In a related development, three aides of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have resigned ahead of the 2027 elections. The resignations include the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and a member of the state Independent Electoral Commission.

Lastly, the National Assembly has proposed adding 74 new seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives to improve their representation in politics. This proposal aims to reserve one additional seat for women from each state and the Federal Capital Territory.