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The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to deploy all diplomatic channels to ensure the immediate and safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who is stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a military coup. The resolution followed a matter of urgent public importance raised by the House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere. He noted that the former President, who has monitored elections in several African countries and beyond on behalf of regional and international organisations, became stranded during an election monitoring mission. Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda supported the motion, stressing that while the safety of the former president is important, the protection of every Nigerian abroad should receive equal attention. The House unanimously adopted the motion and resolved that the government should intensify diplomatic efforts to secure former President Goodluck Jonathan’s safe return.

At least 36 people have been killed after a fire engulfed several buildings at a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong. Hong Kong  leader John Lee said another 279 people were reported missing. He said 29 people remained in hospital. About 900 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters after the blaze - Hong Kong's deadliest fire in years - broke out at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in the city's Tai Po district. Wang Fuk Court is a 2,000-unit residential complex made up of eight blocks in total. The blaze erupted at 2.51pm local time and has been upgraded to a No 5 alarm fire, the highest level of severity, the Fire Services Department said. At least seven people were taken to two hospitals for treatment, the Hong Kong government said. It said that out of these, “four persons were certified dead, two persons are in critical condition and one person is in stable condition”.