Nigeria in the Spotlight: Here's what made the headlines today. The Federal Government announced an increase in the monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers from ₦49,000 to ₦100,000, describing it as part of efforts to improve the welfare and morale of military personnel. The Nigerian Army also graduated over 3,000 new soldiers in Ebonyi State to strengthen the country's security architecture. In politics, President Bola Tinubu declined assent to two National Assembly bills over constitutional concerns, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that opposition parties would likely allege electoral fraud if President Tinubu secures re-election. Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah also renewed calls for a decentralised policing system, urging the country to move from debate to implementation. The Nigeria Immigration Service ended its partnership with OIS Services in the United States, directing visa applicants to process their applications directly through Nigerian diplomatic missions. Meanwhile, the EFCC arraigned former banker Chinonso Akujobi over the alleged theft of ₦294.5 million, and Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore President Bello Bodejo appeared before a Federal High Court over an alleged $2.63 million money laundering case. On the economic front, Dangote Refinery made another slight reduction in its petrol loading price, while Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala sparked debate after saying that a Nigerian earning ₦60,000 today is better off than someone who relocated abroad five years ago. Nigeria also joined a global INTERPOL operation against cybercrime that resulted in 5,811 arrests and the seizure of $293 million worldwide. The fourth batch of 282 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa safely arrived in Lagos, while the Nigeria Customs Service rescued a captive baby gorilla and arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker in Kano. In sports, France defeated Morocco 2-0 to advance to the semi-finals, with Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé on the scoresheet. Which of these stories stands out the most to you? Share your thoughts in the comments.#breakingnews #newsupdate #trendingnews #Nigerianews - @naijainfo24