Nigerian Newspapers
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Nigerian Newspapers Summary
- Court of Appeal Overturns Speaker’s Suspension
The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed the ex parte order by the Rivers State High Court that barred Martin Amaewhule from parading as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. - Bus Driver Sentenced for Killing LASTMA Officer
A Lagos State High Court sentenced commercial bus driver Elijah Shokoya to 12 years in prison for manslaughter after killing a Lagos State Traffic Management Agency officer. - Bayelsa Court Sentences Kidnappers
Four kidnappers were sentenced to 40 years each by a Bayelsa High Court for abducting former Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Federal Otokito, in January 2022. - Building Collapse in Anambra
A two-storey building under construction collapsed at Ekeoyibo Market, Amawbia, Anambra State, trapping many traders and shop owners. - Kano Police Arrest 149 Suspects
The Kano State Police Command arrested 149 suspects, including kidnappers operating in Zamfara and neighboring states. The suspects were paraded at the command headquarters in Bompai, Kano. - Federal Government Injects N2 Trillion into Economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a N2 trillion injection into the economy as part of an accelerated stabilization and advancement plan to revive the economy. - Federal High Court Declares Edo PDP Primary Invalid
The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled the February 22 governorship primary of the PDP in Edo State invalid due to the exclusion of 378 elected ward delegates. - Warning of Severe Flooding and Cholera
The federal government raised the alarm over potential severe flooding and escalating cholera incidents, likely to affect 18 states and the FCT from the end of the month. - Aliko Dangote on Economic Revival
Aliko Dangote expressed optimism that the Nigerian economy could be turned around in a few months, emphasizing collaboration between the public and private sectors. - Legal Representatives Withdraw from Kano Emirate Case
The legal team representing the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, withdrew from the ongoing emirate tussle case to protest a court ruling that denied a stay of proceedings.
