Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
- Court Overturns Rivers Speaker Ban: The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday dismissed the ex parte order from the Rivers State High Court, Port Harcourt, which had previously barred Martin Amaewhule from acting as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
- Bus Driver Sentenced for Manslaughter: A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced commercial bus driver Elijah Shokoya to 12 years in prison for killing a Lagos State Traffic Management Agency officer. Justice Oyindamola Ogala found Shokoya guilty of manslaughter.
- Bayelsa Kidnappers Sentenced: A Bayelsa High Court in Ogbia Town sentenced four kidnappers to 40 years each, totaling 160 years, for the abduction of former Commissioner for Trade and Investment Federal Otokito on January 20, 2022.
- Building Collapse in Anambra: A two-storey building under construction collapsed at Ekeoyibo Market, Amawbia in Awka South Local Government Area, trapping several victims on Thursday.
- Kano Police Arrests: The Kano State Police Command arrested 149 suspects, including two suspected kidnappers active in Zamfara and neighboring states. SP Abdullahi Haruna, the command’s Public Relations Officer, announced the arrests.
- Economic Stimulus Plan: The Federal Government has injected N2 trillion into the economy as part of an accelerated stabilization and advancement plan unveiled by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, aiming for short-term economic revival.
- Edo PDP Primary Invalidated: A Federal High Court in Abuja ruled the February 22 governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State invalid. Justice Inyang Ekwo stated that excluding 378 elected ward delegates violated Article 50(3) of the party’s constitution.
- Severe Flooding Warning: The federal government warned of potential severe flooding starting at the end of this month, affecting 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Prolonged flooding may worsen ongoing cholera outbreaks.
- Dangote’s Economic Outlook: Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, expressed optimism that the Nigerian economy could be revitalized within a few months. He emphasized collaboration between the public and private sectors during a press briefing after the inauguration of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) by President Bola Tinubu.
- Kano Emirate Legal Dispute: Legal representatives of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, have withdrawn from the ongoing Kano emirate case before the State High Court, protesting the court’s decision not to grant a stay of proceedings.
Conclusion
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