Nigerian Newspapers Summary
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top headlines across Nigeria, including FG’s Eid-el-Fitr holiday declaration, Rivers administrator’s suspension of political appointees, a deadly attack on Customs officers in Kebbi, and Delta police’s crackdown on kidnappers.
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1. FG declares March 31, April 1 public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.
2. INEC confirms receipt of petitioners’ details for Akpoti-Uduaghan’s recall
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that petitioners seeking the recall of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have submitted their contact information. INEC’s National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, stated that the petitioners provided their details, including phone numbers and email addresses.
3. House of Reps moves to strip VP, governors of immunity
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill to remove immunity from prosecution for the Vice President, governors, and their deputies. Sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob, the bill passed its second reading alongside 41 other proposed laws during Wednesday’s plenary session.
4. Gunmen kill two Customs officers, local in Kebbi border attack
Suspected Lakurawa militants killed two Customs officers and a local in an attack at Bachaka border in Kebbi State’s Argungu Local Government Area. The attack occurred a day after security forces neutralized two members of the group in the area.
5. House of Reps advances bills for new states, constitutional amendments
The House of Representatives has passed four bills seeking the creation of new states, along with 38 other constitutional amendment bills. The proposals form part of the 10th Assembly’s ongoing efforts to revise the 1999 Constitution.
6. Delta police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three others
The Delta State Police Command has neutralized five suspected kidnappers and arrested three others during an operation. Police spokesperson Bright Edafe stated that the suspects engaged officers in a gun battle before being subdued.
7. Rivers administrator suspends political appointees, office holders
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has ordered the immediate suspension of all political appointees and officeholders. The decision, announced by his Chief of Staff, was made under presidential directives.
8. House of Reps considers citizenship by investment in new bill
A bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow citizenship by investment has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Lawmakers debated the proposal, which would create a new pathway to Nigerian citizenship.
9. Plateau court sentences two to death by hanging for murder
A High Court in Plateau State has sentenced Thomas Danboyi and Pam Lang to death for their involvement in the killing of Chung Bot. The ruling was delivered by Chief Judge Justice David Gwong Mann in Jos on Wednesday.
10. Delta police kill five kidnappers in Ughelli forest shootout
At least five suspected kidnappers were killed in a gunfight with Delta State Police at a hideout in Ughelli North. The police also arrested three suspects, including gang leader Adamu Abubakar, alias Dogo.
