Good morning! Here are the major news highlights from Nigerian newspapers this weekend: The Rivers State House of Assembly abruptly adjourned indefinitely on Friday, raising concerns about the 2024 state budget. Governor Siminilayi Fubara was scheduled to present the budget on Wednesday, but the sudden adjournment has sparked fresh political tensions. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has put a temporary hold on the enforcement of its judgment that upheld the Kano State Government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law, pending the final determination of the case at the Supreme Court. The ruling affects the reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of…
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will commence afresh on March 21, 2025, under a new judge, Justice James Omotosho, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the development, stating that the legal team is fully prepared. However, he noted that they…
The House of Representatives has officially approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform bills, marking a significant development in Nigeria’s fiscal policy. This was disclosed on Thursday, March 13, 2025, by Presidential Spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Dare confirmed that the bills…
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has assured suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that due process will be followed in reviewing her case. This follows her appeal to the IPU and United Nations (UN) over what she described as an unjust political suspension from the Nigerian Senate. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Speaks on Suspension Speaking at the Women…
In response to the escalating security crisis across Nigeria, the Senate is set to summon security chiefs next week in Abuja for a crucial meeting aimed at finding lasting solutions. Top Security Officials to Appear Before Senate Expected at the meeting are: he announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio while debating a motion…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied access to the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have been holding their sittings. Governor Fubara Faces Locked Gate at Assembly Quarters Fubara, who arrived at the complex with top government officials, including…
The House of Representatives has called for the immediate suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s new ATM withdrawal charges, which increase transaction fees and discontinue free interbank ATM withdrawals. Lawmakers argue that this policy financially burdens Nigerians, especially amid rising inflation, fuel price hikes, electricity tariff increases, and multiple banking service charges. The…
2. The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has postponed the much-anticipated National Executive Committee, NEC, party meeting, which was earlier scheduled for Wednesday, March 13. It has now been shifted to May 13, 2023. 3. At least seven oil companies indicted in the Auditor General’s report for owing millions in…
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has invited the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaaewhule to a meeting. This follows the Governor’s receipt of the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgement on the political unrest in the state. The governor made this invitation in a letter from the…
