Morning Brief: Tinubu Rejects Ransom Payments, Osun Polls and Doctors’ Strike Ultimatum

Here are the leading headlines from TheMatrix Newspapers for Friday, July 31, 2026. President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government will not pay ransom to terrorists as security agencies intensify operations against bandits in Kwara. INEC has also pledged a peaceful Osun governorship election, with more than 2.3 million voters expected to take part. Other major stories include plans to publish a detailed account of fuel-subsidy savings, the dissolution of the presidential committee on federal asset sales, and a 10-day strike ultimatum from resident doctors. The briefing also covers the death of C&S leader Emmanuel Alogbo, Ayra Starr’s recovery after surgery, China-US trade tensions, PDP’s dispute with Bode George, and UEFA’s threat to boycott FIFA competitions.

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