Good morning! Here are the major news highlights from Nigerian newspapers this weekend:
- Rivers Assembly Adjourns Indefinitely Amid Budget Uncertainty
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.
- Tinubu Denies Religious Bias in Meeting with Catholic Bishops
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to religious tolerance, stating that he has no religious bias or bigotry. He made this declaration during a meeting with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, emphasizing that national development requires unity beyond religious divides.
- Appeal Court Halts Reinstatement of Emir Sanusi II
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano. On Friday, a three-member panel led by Justice Okon Abang ruled that the January 10 judgment reinstating Sanusi was issued without jurisdiction.
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- Katsina Quranic Recitation Champion, Family Still in Captivity
The Katsina State Government confirmed that Abdulsalam Rabiu-Faskari, winner of a recent Quranic recitation competition, along with his father and brother, remain in captivity after being abducted. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Bala Salisu-Zango, assured that efforts are ongoing to secure their release.
- Naira Strengthens Against Dollar, Closes at ₦1,517.93
The Naira ended the week positively, trading at ₦1,517.93 per dollar in the official market. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), this marks a ₦29.89 gain after weeks of depreciation since March 5.
- INEC Releases Voter Register for Rivers LGA Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the voter register for the upcoming Local Government elections in Rivers State, scheduled for August 9, 2025. This was confirmed by Tamunotonye Tobins, Commissioner for Media and Civic Education at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).
- Edo Police Confirm Death of Kidnapped Seminarian
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the death of Seminarian Peter Andrew, who was kidnapped alongside Rev. Fr. Peter Ekweli on March 3. Police spokesperson Moses Yamu announced that while the priest was released, the seminarian tragically lost his life.
- INEC Begins Planning for 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started drafting its Election Project Plan for the 2027 general elections. The commission is reportedly integrating lessons learned from the 2023 elections to improve the electoral process.
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- Court Denies Bail for Terror Suspects Linked to Bandit Kingpin
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has rejected bail applications for four terrorism suspects allegedly linked to wanted bandit leader Bello Turji. The judge ruled that the charges were too severe to grant bail.
- Police Warn El-Rufai Over Allegations of Kidnapping Gang
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has cautioned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over claims that a “kidnapping gang” exists within the police. This follows El-Rufai’s accusation that his former commissioner, Jafaru Sani, was abducted by a gang linked to Kaduna Governor Uba Sani and allegedly protected by the police
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