Good morning in Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News Review on Saturday, March 23, 2025, Nigeria’s top newspaper headlines.
Afenifere National Youth Commission (AYC) is serious concern about the murder and kidnapping crisis in southwestern Nigeria.
Naija News The report said the group called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency of kidnapping to curb the growing insecurity.
AYC President Prince Eniola Ojajuni expressed the organization’s concerns in a letter to President Tinob, highlighting the shocking surge in kidnappings and brutal killings that plagued the region.
Last month, Ojajuni, himself a victim of the kidnapping of Akunu State in Otto State, noted that the situation had reached a critical point where criminals were impunity and spread fear among the people.
The letter says: “My sense of insecurity in the Southwest has worsened, especially in Ondo State, write to you.
Ojajuni describes the horrible situation of Ondo State, a situation once known for its abundant agricultural activities, but has now become a dangerous area where farmers cannot safely access to farmland.
Vice President of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and Orbih, I have said that the Minister of Territory of the Federal Capital (FCT), Nyesom Wikeworking for Nigerians, not all Progress Conference (APC).
Naija News The report said that Olby knew this when interviewed with a reporter in Abuja on Saturday.
According to him, the former River Governor sought permission for the party’s related organs and received a nod to serve in the Presidential Government of Bora Tinub.
Orbih said Wike’s involvement in the current government is not a problem, except for those who are naughty.
Chief and Financial Director of Hadejia Jama’are River Basin’s All Progress Conference (APC) Moses Ilikhasasuhas criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and the leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu KwankwasoTagged them as self-centered politicians without real political influence before the 2027 election.
Illiyasu dismissed the political significance of the three during a reporter’s speech at Kano and asserted that their alliance lacked the ability to have a significant impact on the upcoming election.
“Let’s go one by one. Look at Quavasso-what he has to offer? He always hides behind other people’s success. Iliasu said.
He accused Kwankwaso of putting his personal interests outside the interests of his supporters.
Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, former governor of Kano State and chairman of the Northern Democratic League (LND), proposed that the current composition of the opposition coalition cannot challenge all Progressive Party Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
The former governor pointed out that the coalition was just a gathering of former presidents aspirants without any established opposition support.
Although Shekarau welcomes the idea of a coalition ahead of the 2027 election, he believes the current coalition lacks a real structure that can challenge the ruling party in 2027.
“The gathering of some senior members of the opposition party is a welcome development, as they see under the so-called “union” of the opposition party. But unfortunately, most people do not realize that this so-called union has nothing to do with the main opposition party; PDP and LP, PDP and LP,” Shekarau said in a statement Friday.
He recalled that unlike APC, the APC was formed in 2013 and merged with four registered parties. The All-Nigerian People’s Party (ANPP), the Nigeria Action Conference (ACN), the Progressive Change Conference (CPC), and a current coalition announced by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have announced a political party, but it supports only individuals.
LND leaders said the alliance cannot pose any threat to APC at present.
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) said it could not immediately declare a state of emergency against President Bola Tinubu in the River Country, reaffirming its primary function as a platform for fostering a unified strategy and collaborating to promote sustainable socio-economic development in the country.
NGF Director-General Bebduteef Shittu stressed in a statement issued on Saturday that the forum’s role is not partisan issues involved in separatist areas.
He argued that the position on such matters reflects a lack of understanding of Nigeria’s political history.
“No matter how wording is, it is necessary to stand on the issue of split parties, reflecting a bad understanding of history,” he said. Shittu said.
Rivers has been struggling with political unrest for nearly two years, with a fierce power struggle between former Gov. Nyesom Wike and his successor. Seminalayi Fubara.
The ongoing conflict has led to a governance stalemate, prompting President Tinob to intervene.
To cope with the crisis, President Tinob declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday.
Naija News The statement reportedly resulted in a six-month suspension of Governor Forbala, his deputy ODU and all members of the state capitol.
Retired Deputy Admiral Ibokette Ibas was appointed sole administrator to oversee the affairs of the state.
NGF avoids commenting directly on the emergency and urges the public and the media to understand and be confident in the crisis management measures implemented.
The forum said that appropriate platforms and measures will be used to address the situation in the River State.
House rejects allegations, demanding that each member be lured $5,000 to approve the president Tinubu BallState of emergency requirements in River State.
Deputy spokesperson of the house, honor. Philip Project (Benue, APC) strongly rejected these claims, calling them false, malicious, and originated from the “hell pit.”
In an interview with reporters in Abuja on Saturday, Agbes responded to the allegations that were circulated after the House resolution on Thursday on Thursday.
The allegations show that members were bribed to pass the resolution, which resulted in the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara (his deputy) and all members of the Rivers State Capitol.
“Accusing House members of being tempted $5,000 to pass resolutions is unfair to parliament. Very, very unfair to parliament,” The builder said.
He stressed that the decision made by the House was driven by patriotism and the real desire for the river state to restore peace.
Former Minister of Education It’s my womiolee Condemns the National Assembly for failing to properly investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Senate president Godswill Akpabio.
She regrets Nigerians for the Senate’s refusal to conduct an independent investigation into the matter.
The former MP responded to an economist’s report, describing the Nigerian political environment as a place of hatred for women while sharing her frustration.
Ezekwesili said responded to the post “This is another post @Theecomist in @senator_akpabio @ngrsenate’s shame on Nigeria and Nigerians, whose rude refusal provides opportunities for the Nigerian Senate special committee to provide independent investigations and open/transparent public hearings.
“No one wants another Kangaroo injustice process, like they “investigated” against Senator Natasha akpoti-uduaghan @natashaakpoti @natashaakpoti and his so-called “Senate Ethics Committee, Code of Conduct and Public Petition Committee” and public petitions, when she was submitted to the polluted committee after a heated debate between her and the arrangement of dispatch parties.
“The committee recommends a six-month moratorium and other serious punishments that violate the Constitution but are approved by the Senate.
“The Senate and Senate presidents have not reversed this petition that is illegal and focused on sexual harassment, but have started a smear campaign against Senator @natashaakpoti.
“They are currently bribing her voters who are co-conspiring to execute a fake recall that largely rejected their proposal for dirty Lucre.
“We are a bunch of national evacuators who are “legislators”. Their impunity is because of the pain of our democracy.”
The West African Examinations Commission (WAEC) has officially announced the release of results for the first series of West African Advanced School Certificate Examinations (CB-WASSCE) as a private candidate.
The examination agency announced this in a brief statement through its official handle on Saturday.
“Results for the computer-based West African Advanced School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE), have released results for the first series of 2025,Wack said.
More details about the results are expected to be provided in subsequent updates.
The legendary heavyweight boxer, George Foreman, He died at the age of 76.
Nicknamed “Big George”, the foreman is one of the most outstanding professions in boxing history.
He won the Olympic gold medal in 1968 and later won two world heavyweight titles, an extraordinary achievement in two decades.
His second title won at the age of 45, making him the oldest heavyweight champion in history.
The foreman’s first reign at the championship ended in 1974 when he lost to Mohamed Ali in the iconic Mohamed Ali “Rumbling in the jungle.”
However, his career record is still surprising, with 76 wins, including 68 knockouts, almost twice as many as Ali.
In addition to boxing, the foreman became a household name through his commercial enterprises, especially the George Workers Grill. His decision to lend his name to the product proved profitable, exceeding his boxing revenue.
Nkechi Nweje’s experienced Nollywood actress died after a brief illness.
Naija News Nkechi colleague Stanley Ontop announced his death on Friday via his Instagram page, the report said.
He wrote, “Nollywood shed tears, because after a brief illness, we lost a vibrant Nollywood actress @nkechi.nweje. I couldn’t post since the morning because it was like a dream.
“My best friend rests in peace, she always calls me on the phone. The last time we spoke was in Queens Magazine; she said, stopping up. I’m still speechless.”
Many Nollywood stars have entered their social media pages to pay tribute to the late actress.
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