Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with the top headlines making waves across Nigeria, including the Lagos Assembly leadership crisis, Sultan’s Ramadan moon sighting directive, Kano government’s call for Emir Bayero’s removal, and key developments in politics, security, and crime.
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1. Obasa insists he remains Lagos Assembly speaker amid leadership crisis
Embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, has reaffirmed his position despite opposition from lawmakers backing Mojisola Meranda. Obasa arrived at the assembly complex with security operatives and allies, asserting his authority.
2. Sultan urges Muslims to watch for Ramadan moon sighting
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1446 AH from Friday. The moon sighting will determine the official start of the holy month.
3. 36 Lagos lawmakers reject Obasa, affirm Meranda as speaker
Thirty-six lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their decision to remove Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, insisting that Mojisola Meranda remains the legitimate leader. They cited their February 17 confidence vote in Meranda despite Obasa’s return.
4. Kano government asks Tinubu to remove Emir Bayero from palace
The Kano State Government has urged President Bola Tinubu to order the removal of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero from the Nasarawa Palace, alleging that his continued presence is fueling unrest in the state.
5. FG owes N4 trillion in electricity subsidies, says power minister
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that the federal government owes electricity generation and distribution companies over N4 trillion in subsidies. He disclosed this during the public presentation of Nigeria’s electricity policy in Abuja.
6. El-Rufai can’t decide 2027 elections, only God can – Kaduna commissioner
Kaduna Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sadiq Mamman Lagos, has dismissed former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s political projections, stating that only God determines future elections. He also criticized El-Rufai’s remarks on Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani.
7. Kidnappers demand N40m ransom for abducted JoSTUM female students
Abductors of female students from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, have demanded N40 million for their release. Families of the victims have started receiving ransom demands from the kidnappers.
8. EFCC arrests 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Edo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 19 individuals in Benin City over alleged internet fraud. The commission said the suspects were apprehended based on credible intelligence linking them to cybercrime activities.
9. Imo police reject N1m bribe, arrest two for child trafficking
The Imo State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to separate child trafficking cases and rejected a N1 million bribe offer. Police spokesperson DSP Henry Okoye confirmed the arrests and ongoing investigations.
10. Lagos lecturer sentenced to life imprisonment for raping student
A Lagos court has sentenced Kolawole Muyiwa, a part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, to life imprisonment for raping a student. Justice Rahman Oshodi ruled that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
