Good morning in Nigeria. Welcome to Saturday, April 5, 2025 today’s Naija news roundup in Nigeria.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has set up on April 10, 2025 to demand a lawsuit to remove Deputy Admiral Ibokette Ibas (RTD) from the sole administrator of Rivers State.
The case filed by legal practitioner Johnmary Jideobi challenges the constitutionality of Ibas’ appointment, believing it undermines Nigeria’s constitutional framework.
The legal lawsuit lists President Bra Tinub as the first defendants, calling on the court to announce the appointment of Ibas and suspend the governor and lieutenant governor of Rivers State as unconstitutional, null and void.
The case, tagged FHC/ABJ/CS/572/2025, involves several defendants, including the federal attorney general and the attorney general of all 36 states.
In the lawsuit, the plaintiff argued that the president had no constitutional power to suspend or remove his office in order to maintain the term of office of elected officials, citing part of the 1999 Constitution.
Jideobi argued in his affidavit that the Constitution did not support the position of establishing the sole executive of the River State and appointed the IBA deputy admiral to the post.
He pointed out that there was no provision for sole executive in the 1999 Constitution, and such appointments violated federal principles and separation of powers.
The plaintiff also asked the court to announce a statement that only specific constitutions, such as those outlined in Articles 180, 188, 189 and 306, would allow the removal or interruption of the term of office of the elected governor.
Jideobi further requested the court to issue an order prohibiting President Tinob from appointing sole executives in any state and asserting that such appointments are unconstitutional and unstable.
The plaintiff stressed that the president’s actions could set dangerous precedents, leading to the formal election of Nigeria as governor and deputy governor arbitrarily dismissed.
The plaintiff also stressed the public interest of the case, emphasizing the need for judicial intervention to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s constitutional democracy.
Nigeria National Petroleum Co., Ltd. (NNPC) fired the group CEO Mele Kyari, The company’s ins rope has been handed over to his successor Podare in Iran.
Naija News The report said that NNPC chief company communications officer Olufemi Soneye revealed in a statement that the exchange was briefly held in Abuja on Friday’s NNPC tower.
Ojulari praised Kyari’s contribution to NNPC Ltd’s growth and to the pure service to the country.
According to him, his management’s goal is to consolidate the success of his ex and take the company to the next level.
While the goals set for his management are quite enormous, Ojulari said he will rely on the cooperation of the company’s management and employees, as well as his former lawyers to achieve fixed goals.
The Ruling All Progressive Conference (APC) refuted the allegations, indicating a rift between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The party refuted the unfounded speculation that Tinob could replace Metoma as his running companion in the 2027 election.
This is due to the growing political activity of Tinubu’s loyalists and major party stakeholders who have begun mobilizing his support for potential reelection, although the president has not yet formally announced his intentions for a second term.
In an interview with Daily Trust of APC’s National Advocacy Director Bala Ibrahim, criticized the rumors, calling them “unfounded” and “pure speculation.”
He stressed that such discussions should not be taken seriously, labeling them as “beer-Pallar Talks”.
He clarified further, “Even if for any reason the president is considering replacing the vice president, he cannot do it one-handedly. Such a decision will require extensive consultation with key stakeholders.”
Governor Charles Soludo The gubernatorial primary election for the All All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on April 5 has been granted permission to compete for.
Soludo, who is in his second term, has earlier received expressions of the party’s interests and nomination forms and has been subject to screening procedures conducted by the National Working Committee (NWC) led by President Sylvester Ezeokenwa.
Naija News Soludo is the only aspiring person in APGA because no other members expressed interest in the game.
“To demonstrate his commitment to deepening the principles of democracy, the All Progressives Major League (APGA) has conducted a seamless screening process for Governor Chukwuma Soludo, paving the way for his candidates in the upcoming primary.” APGA’s national propaganda minister, Mazi Ejiofor Opara, said in a statement.
The statement confirmed that Governor Sorudo replaced his interest and nomination form at the APGA National Secretariat in Abuja.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has filed for his resignation.
Sources within the president confirmed to the Daily Trust that Baba-Ahmed, a former spokesman for the North Elders Forum (NEF), filed his resignation about two weeks ago.
However, it is unclear whether the presidency formally accepted his resignation as of the time of the report.
Baba-Ahmed was appointed Special Adviser for Political Affairs in September 2023 in the office of Vice President Kashim Shettima.
During his tenure, he represented the President in various public events, including the theme of the National Conference: “Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria: A Path to Good Governance and Political Integrity”, held in Abuja in January 2025.
Dr. Baba-Ahmed’s role in the presidency has occasionally attracted criticism. In April 2024, it was a noteworthy point of contention when Defense Minister Bello Mohammed Matawalle criticized Northern appointees, including Baba-Ahmed, failed to defend the government defense in false statements.
Matawalle “Political repression.”
Baba-Ahmed suggested that Matawalle should focus on highlighting her achievements as minister rather than attacking NEF.
In response, Matawalle insists that government appointees including Baba-Ahmed have a responsibility to support and defend the government.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order to prevent parties involved in lawsuits filed by suspended senators Natasha Club Review Oppose Senate President Godswill Akpabio and three others to conduct news interviews about the case.
Judge Binta Nyako made a ruling on Friday after Akpabio’s lawyer Kehinde Ogunwumiju (San) complained that the plaintiffs had been interviewing the matter and visited multiple TV stations despite the case being tried in court.
Justice Nyako said in his ruling that no party or his attorney would conduct news interviews on the case. Additionally, she bans parties and their attorneys from streaming court lawsuits on social media.
The Bielsa High Court, sitting in the state of Jenagaya, has issued an interim order to restrict partners of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and held a planned rally in the state.
The rally scheduled for April 12, 2025 in Jenagoa, the capital of the Bayelsa State, is part of an event held by the New Employee Group to show solidarity with Minister Vic.
honor. Judge IA Uzakah approved the motion in litigation number BYHC/YHC/CV/133/2025, filed by Bayelsa State Attorney General Biriyai Dambo (SAN).
The court order temporarily ceased the planned rally, naming the leader convener of the rally, George Turnah, while Minister Naisom Wick was the first and second defendant/respondent in the case.
The Nigerian Police Force, the Attorney General of Police and the Bayelsa State Police Commissioner were also appointed as defendants in the lawsuit.
The Supreme Court revoked the judgment of the Abuja Court of Appeal, which recognized Julius Abure as the President of the Labor Party (LP).
Naija News The Supreme Court ruled on Friday in a unanimous judgment of a five-member panel that the Court of Appeal lacked the state president of the jurisdiction to declare a limited liability company, which previously found the essence of the case was about the party’s leaders.
It argues that the leadership issue is the internal affairs of a party that lacks jurisdiction in the court.
The Supreme Court allowed Senator Nenadi Usman and another senator to appeal, and believed that it was a meritorious.
It continues to dismiss the mutual publicity proposed by the law firm because he is unpopular.
On January 17, 2025, the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognized Abure as the President of the LP in a judgment made by Justice Hama Baka.
Justice Barka passed a judgment upheld the earlier court ruling in November 2024, which recognized Abure as the party’s chairman.
The ruling made a judgment on October 8, 2024 in the Federal High Court in Abuja on the grounds that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to hear litigation.
Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger’s Real Madrid duo have limited sanctions on European olive oil after the final 16 Champions League victory over Madletico Madrid in the Champions League.
In Friday’s announcement, UEFA confirmed that Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger will violate the organization’s “basic decent conduct rules” during their vigorous celebrations to suspend a single-game ban.
The suspension will take effect during the one-year probation period, meaning that any further violations during this period may have direct consequences.
The incident on March 12 sparked the disciplinary action when Real Madrid won the tense penalty shootout against its city opponents at the Wanda Metropolitan Stadium.
After the victory, footage surfaced, showing Mbappe engaging in provocative behavior on the court, including a gesture involving grabbing his crot, which drew major criticism from observers and fans.
Nigerian comedian and actor Ijoba Lande summoned his senior colleague Funke Akindele to pay 90,000 a month after filming the latter’s film.
Naija News Lande told the story of his experience at Funke in a video of the online tour, saying Thepian was never approachable and he couldn’t take a photo with her during the filmmaking process.
Lande explained that Funke Akindele contacted him via DM after he liked one of his videos on social media.
The Skitmaker said he was very excited to see Funke’s message and didn’t bother to accuse her because he thought it would be a major breakthrough he needed for his career.
Rand said he has learned his lessons from his experience and will even go to anyone close to his work, even Michael Jackson.
He further advises upcoming entertainment industry creatives to charge fees without feeling ashamed or seeing anyone as God.
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