Several major developments are making headlines this morning, including a fresh defamation dispute between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Defence Minister Christopher Musa, with El-Rufai demanding N10bn and an apology over alleged defamatory remarks.

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The Federal Government has also tightened rules for official foreign trips, requiring ministers, directors-general and other government appointees to obtain prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

NAFDAC has linked Chinese counterfeiters operating in Nigeria to the growing circulation of fake and substandard goods, while a policy think tank warns that N355.9bn in student loans could face recovery difficulties under the current system.

In Sokoto, youths protested the continued remand of Islamic cleric Dahiru Mai Barewa, with the demonstration escalating into a clash with security personnel.

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1. Defamation: JNI, CAN seek restraint as El-Rufai sues Musa for N10bn

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is demanding N10bn and a public apology from Defence Minister Christopher Musa over alleged defamatory statements made during a television programme. Muslim and Christian leaders in Southern Kaduna are meanwhile calling for restraint as the dispute threatens to deepen tensions in the region.

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2. Fake agency sagas: Ministers, DGs face fresh hurdles over foreign trips

The Federal Government has ordered ministers, directors-general and other appointees to obtain prior OSGF approval before embarking on official foreign trips. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must now demand evidence of the approval before processing official travel documents.

Read Here: https://punchng.com/fake-agency-sagas-ministers-dgs-face-fresh-hurdles-over-foreign-trips/

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria