Evening recap: Tinubu insists transport costs will drop from October 1, Jehovah’s Witnesses adjust blood transfusion policy, other top stories

Nigeria's Federal Government has formed a 10-member panel to investigate the deaths of 37 individuals detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State due to suspected illegal mining activities. The panel, led by retired Deputy Director-General of the Directorate of State Security (DSS), Jonathan Kure, has two weeks to submit its findings and may recommend compensation for the victims' families and preventive measures.

Meanwhile, the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has adjusted its blood transfusion policy, allowing members to choose whether to accept or donate the four primary components of blood. The United States Department of Justice has charged three Nigerian citizens and 13 others with election-related crimes, including illegal voting and false claims of US citizenship.

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigerians can expect measurable reductions in transportation costs from October 1, thanks to the increased use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles. The President urged state governments to ensure that citizens benefit from the cost savings through lower fares. Finally, former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed his desire for entertainer Charlie Boy to resemble his deceased father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, a great man in Obasanjo's eyes.