Top Breaking News Stories in Nigeria – February 21, 2025
Babangida Regrets Annulment of June 12 Election
Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. He acknowledged that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, MKO Abiola, had won the poll, describing its annulment as an “accident of history.”
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AGF Cautions Osun Government on Local Government Election
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned the Osun State Government against proceeding with Saturday’s local government election. He argued that the poll’s outcome would be invalid, as the tenure of the elected officials would end in October.
Senate Plenary Disrupted Over Seating Dispute
Senate President Godswill Akpabio called for security intervention on Thursday following a heated argument over a seating arrangement involving Kogi Central Senatorial District lawmaker, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The lawmaker, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Senate Standing Rules that protect members’ privileges.
Convicted Kidnap Kingpin Evans Claims Reformation
Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, a convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, informed the Lagos State High Court that he has reformed and is now a teacher at the correctional facility in Kirikiri. He disclosed that he earned a diploma in economics from Yewa College of Education.
Court Orders Remand of 14 Philippine Nationals Over Crypto Fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of 14 Philippine nationals for alleged involvement in cryptocurrency fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the development in a statement released on Thursday.
Singer Portable Granted Bail After Arrest
A Magistrates’ Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has granted bail to controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. The singer, who was declared wanted by the police on Monday, surrendered himself on Wednesday and was arraigned on charges of assault and obstruction of government officials.
Naira Strengthens Against the Dollar
The naira appreciated to 1,494.03/$ at the official exchange window on Thursday, according to data from FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited. It also strengthened in the parallel market to 1,510.00/$, reducing the gap between the official and black market rates.
Student Killed in Yobe School Wall Collapse
A female student lost her life while five others sustained injuries after a classroom wall collapsed at Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Potiskum, Yobe State, on Thursday. Sources confirmed that the incident occurred during classroom activities.
Afenifere Youth Council President Abducted in Abuja
Unknown gunmen have abducted the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, in Abuja. The council’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, stated that the abduction took place on Monday, February 17.
US Denies Allegations of Funding Boko Haram
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has refuted claims that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group in Nigeria. He affirmed that there was no evidence supporting such allegations.
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Top Breaking News Stories in Nigeria – February 21, 2025