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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Daily News 24. Stay informed with top stories making headlines across Nigeria, including Tinubu’s N1.78 trillion FCT budget proposal, court drama involving Nnamdi Kanu’s sister-in-law, and deadly attacks in Plateau.
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1. Tinubu presents over N1.7 trillion FCT budget to National Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a N1.78 trillion budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the 2025 fiscal year to the National Assembly. The proposal, presented in a letter read by House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, aligns with Section 299 of the Constitution and awaits legislative review and approval.
2. Court ejects Nnamdi Kanu’s sister-in-law over secret recording
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Mrs. Favour Kanu, sister-in-law to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, from observing court proceedings after it was discovered she recorded and shared court sessions on social media without permission.
3. Tinubu, Delta Governor meet behind closed doors in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu held a private meeting with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. This marks the governor’s first official visit to the President since his recent high-profile defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
4. APC not aiming for one-party dominance, says Nasarawa governor
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed fears of Nigeria turning into a one-party state, saying the APC does not desire such political dominance. He made this statement after a consultation with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
5. Labour Party will face mass defections soon – Ozigbo
Former Labour Party chieftain Valentine Ozigbo has predicted a wave of defections from the party, citing internal cracks and disillusionment. Speaking after his move to the APC, Ozigbo claimed the LP no longer represents the ideals it once portrayed publicly.
6. Gunmen kill six in fresh Plateau attacks
At least six persons have been confirmed dead and several others injured following renewed gunmen attacks on Marit and Gashish communities in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. Survivors are receiving medical care as security agencies intensify efforts to restore calm.
7. Six Delta lawmakers defect from PDP to APC
Six House of Representatives members from Delta State have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling APC. Their defection was formally announced by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen during Tuesday’s plenary session at the National Assembly.
8. Senate delays passage of Tinubu’s tax reform bills
The Senate has postponed passing President Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills to Wednesday for deeper deliberation. The four bills aim to modernize Nigeria’s tax system and increase government revenue through structural fiscal reforms.
9. Senate sets up panel to monitor Rivers Sole Administrator
An 18-member Senate committee has been established to oversee the performance and conduct of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the committee during plenary on Tuesday.
10. Atiku slams Tinubu’s aide over credibility remarks
PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed comments made by Tinubu’s aide Daniel Bwala, asserting that he does not need endorsement from individuals who switch parties frequently. The statement came through Atiku’s media adviser in response to Bwala’s recent TV interview.
