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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including Tinubu’s Ramadan Iftar with governors, Rivers Assembly’s arrest warrant, Naira’s depreciation, a deadly terrorist attack in Kebbi, and troops rescuing civilians in Sambisa.
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1. Tinubu hosts governors, ministers for Ramadan Iftar at State House
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted governors, ministers, and top government officials for an Iftar dinner at the State House, Abuja. The event, marking the first Ramadan gathering of the season, saw the attendance of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
2. Rivers Assembly issues arrest warrant for electoral commission chairman
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a warrant of arrest for the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), after he failed to appear before lawmakers as requested.
3. Tinubu says fuel subsidy removal secures future generations
President Bola Tinubu defended his administration’s decision to remove fuel subsidies, stating it was necessary to protect the future of unborn generations. He made this remark at the inauguration of the National Youth Congress Planning Committee in Abuja.
4. Lagos police rescue 27 foreigners lured with fake job offers
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued 27 foreign nationals from Ghana and Benin Republic who were deceived with false promises of employment. The victims, including 18 men and nine women, were found confined in Isheri Oshun, Lagos.
5. Naira falls to N1,570 per dollar in parallel market
The Naira depreciated to N1,570 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,545 last weekend. However, it appreciated to N1,528 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM).
6. Lakurawa terrorists kill 13 in Kebbi reprisal attack
Suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group attacked Birnin Dede village in Kebbi State, killing at least 13 people. The attack is believed to be in retaliation for the killing of their leader, Maigemu, by military forces.
7. Supreme Court reserves judgment in PDP scribe’s removal case
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on the appeal filed by PDP’s embattled secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, seeking to overturn his removal from office. The Court of Appeal had upheld an earlier ruling that ousted him from the position.
8. Troops rescue 75 civilians from Sambisa Forest
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 75 civilians, including women and children, from Boko Haram captivity in Sambisa Forest, Borno State. The rescued individuals were handed over to the Borno State Government.
9. PDP South-South caretaker committee to be inaugurated March 13
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scheduled the inauguration of its South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee for March 13, 2025, at the National Executive Committee Hall, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
10. Police rescue kidnapped NDDC official, brother in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State Police Command has rescued Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) official Akari Loveday and his brother Emmanuel Nathan Ogbuku, who were kidnapped on a river near Ayakoro community in Ogbia LGA.
