Today’s Nigerian newspapers report significant political strife in Lagos, where Speaker Mudasiru Obasa defies opposition calls for Mojisola Meranda. Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III announces the Ramadan moon sighting, while the Kano State Government seeks action against Emir Aminu Ado Bayero. In crime news, ransoms are demanded for kidnapped students, and there are multiple arrests related to fraud and trafficking, alongside important legal sentences.
1. Mudasiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has affirmed his position despite opposition claiming Mojisola Meranda should lead. He was seen arriving at the assembly complex with security personnel and supporters.
2. Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has instructed Nigerian Muslims to begin searching for the new moon of Ramadan 1446 AH today.
3. Thirty-six Lagos State Assembly members loyal to Mojisola Meranda declared her the rightful Speaker. They met to support their vote of confidence in her from February 17, despite Obasa’s attempts to assert his authority.
4. The Kano State Government has requested the removal of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero from the Nasarawa Palace, citing the emir’s presence as a cause of unrest, and that individuals may be exploiting his leadership.
5. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu reported that the federal government owes over N4 trillion in electricity subsidies to generation and distribution companies; he revealed this at a policy presentation in Abuja.
6. Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Alhaji Sadiq Mamman Lagos, asserted that only God can determine the future of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s political influence, while condemning his remarks about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
7. The kidnappers of female students from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University are demanding a ransom of N40 million. A friend of one victim stated that the kidnappers have begun contacting the families for the ransom.
8. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. The EFCC spokesperson provided the information following credible intelligence on their activities.
9. Two individuals were arrested by the Imo State Police for involvement in child trafficking cases, rejecting a N1 million bribe attempt. The spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the arrests in a statement.
10. An Ikeja court sentenced Kolawole Muyiwa, a part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College, to life imprisonment for the rape of a student, noting that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The summary highlights key developments in Nigeria, including political controversies, security issues, and legal judgments. It outlines the ongoing conflicts in Lagos and Kano regarding leadership, the significant financial burden from electricity subsidies, and serious crime incidents such as kidnapping and internet fraud. The judicial system continues to address crimes, as demonstrated by the recent sentencing of a lecturer for rape.
Original Source: dailypost.ng
