President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State visit to Brazil commenced with a formal welcome at the Planalto Palace, complete with full military honors, where the Brazilian band played the Nigerian National Anthem.
The visit, aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic relations, saw the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and a key Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) that will enable direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil.
During a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted his economic reforms and spoke of a future of shared prosperity.
The visit also featured a notable moment with Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, who presented his book, “Myth, Literature and the African World,” to the Brazilian President.
The new direct flights, to be operated by Air Peace and Caverton, are expected to unlock fresh opportunities in trade and tourism.
Meanwhile, in Nigeria, Faiza Abdulkadir, a cleaner at a tertiary hospital in Maiduguri, gained widespread praise for her integrity after returning a staggering ₦4.8 million that was mistakenly deposited into her account.
In politics, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southern region. Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Minister Nyesom Wike, stated this decision vindicated Wike and the G-5 governors, arguing the party’s 2023 defeat was due to its failure to zone the ticket.
The PDP Governors’ Forum also gathered in Gusau, where Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke “stole the show” with his dance moves.
In Ekiti, Governor Biodun Oyebanji expressed his strong disappointment with disloyal appointees, accusing them of eating from both sides and threatening to crack down on social media to identify them.
Finally, music superstar Davido and his wife, Chioma, were featured in Vogue magazine.
The article detailed their love story, their wedding in Miami attended by 1,500 guests, and their emotional tribute to their late son, Ifeanyi, by wearing his mementos during the ceremony.
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