In today’s headlines, the presidency reassures Nigerians that there is no leadership vacuum as President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima attend engagements abroad.

Meanwhile, Kawu Sumaila, the newly appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), has committed to ending the longstanding secrecy in Nigeria’s oil industry.

In major infrastructure news, Adedeji Adeleke, father of music superstar Davido, has announced plans to build the largest power plant in Nigeria, a landmark project for the nation’s energy sector.

In sports, retired Nigerian international and former Saudi Pro League director of football, Michael Emenalo, has expressed surprise at Chelsea’s missed opportunity to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen during the summer transfer window.