Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay updated on Nigeria’s top stories, including EFCC’s probe of ex-minister Uju Kennedy, the court-ordered forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to Emefiele, the Senate’s suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the arrest of two Pakistanis over kidnappings in Lagos.
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1. EFCC quizzes ex-minister Uju Kennedy over N138m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over her alleged involvement in the misappropriation of N138 million. Ohanenye, who was recently removed from office by President Bola Tinubu, is under investigation for financial misconduct.
2. FG designates Simon Ekpa, others as terrorism financiers
The Federal Government has officially named Simon Ekpa and 15 others as terrorism financiers. Additionally, the Lakurawa Sect was declared a terrorist organization and a financial supporter of terrorism. These designations follow their alleged roles in funding and aiding terrorist activities.
3. Court orders forfeiture of $1.4m linked to ex-CBN governor Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the forfeiture of $1,426,175.14, which the EFCC traced to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The court ruled that the funds were proceeds of unlawful activities.
4. Senate suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months
The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) for six months over alleged misconduct. The decision follows her protest against the reassignment of her seat by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, an incident that occurred on February 20, 2025.
5. Tinubu approves employment of 774 National Health Fellows
President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows as part of a government initiative to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system. The recruitment, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health, was announced during a launch event at the State House.
6. Police arrest two Pakistanis over kidnappings in Lagos
Lagos State Police Command has arrested two Pakistani nationals accused of orchestrating kidnappings for ransom in the state. The arrest was confirmed by police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who assured the public of ongoing investigations into the syndicate.
7. JIBWIS deputy national chairman, Sheikh Jingir, dies at 70
Sheikh Saeed Hassan Jingir, Deputy National Chairman of the Ulama Council of JIBWIS, has passed away at the age of 70. His death was confirmed by JIBWIS Publicity Secretary Ahmad Ashiru in Jos.
8. Akpabio says he slept in Dangote factory on Natasha’s wedding day
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has claimed that he spent the night inside the Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, on the wedding day of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio made the revelation during a Senate plenary.
9. Ogun government shuts down two factories over industrial accidents
The Ogun State Government has indefinitely sealed Quantum Steel Industry in Sagamu and Xinfeng Plastics Limited along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The closure follows two industrial accidents, prompting authorities to investigate workplace safety violations.
10. Court grants bail to ex-P-Square manager Jude Okoye in fraud trial
A Lagos Special Offences Court has granted bail to Jude Okoye, former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, in an ongoing trial over an alleged theft of over $1 million and £34,537. Justice Rahman Oshodi granted Okoye bail at N50 million with two sureties.
