Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Sexual Harassment Allegation: Outrage Trails Senator Natasha’s Suspension
- My Suspension, Injustice That Will Not Be Sustained- Akpoti-Uduaghan
- Senate’s Action Vicious Abuse Of Power, Desecration Of Institutions – Ezekwesili
- Senate’s Disobedience To Court Order Untenable For Lawmakers -SAN
- Amid Natasha’s Crisis, Senate Mulls Removal Of Barriers To Gender Equality
An outrage has trailed the decision of the Senate to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. READ MORE
2. Why Amaewhule-Led Rivers Assembly Was Restored-S’Court
- Says Fubara Started Prevention Of Sittings Of RSHA Before Issue Of 27 Members Defection Arose
The Supreme Court in a Certified True Copy (CTC) of its judgment on the political crisis in Rivers State has shed light on why it restored the Hon Martin Amaewhule-led leadership of the State House of Assembly. READ MORE
3. SEC Warns Investors Against Investing With Four ‘Unregistered’ Firms
- Says My Share, UYJ, Others Not Licensed To Operate In Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in four companies because they are not registered to operate in the country’s capital market. READ MORE
4. Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of $1.4m Linked To Emefiele, Ex-CBN Gov
Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 ( One Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Six Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy Five United States Dollars, Fourteen cents) linked to a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele. READ MORE
5. EFCC Interrogates Former Minister Uju Kennedy Over Alleged N138m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently questioning Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, former Minister for Women Affairs, over allegations of financial mismanagement, procurement violations, and the diversion of N138,413,253.89 in public funds. READ MORE
6. NAFDAC Reopens Onitsha Drug Market After Month-Long Closure
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially reopened the Onitsha Drug Market and surrounding markets after nearly a month of closure. READ MORE
7. Court Hears Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Had No Direct Control Over State House Bank Account
A Federal High Court in Abuja was told on Thursday that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, had no involvement in the operation of the Kogi Government House bank account at the United Bank for Africa (UBA). READ MORE
8. Blackout Looms As Electricity Union Threatens To Down Tools Over Attack On IE Officials
Nigerians may be thrown into darkness as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if concerned authorities cannot guarantee the safety and protection of its members. READ MORE
9. Temi Otedola Mourns As Mr Eazi Loses Beloved Mother
Nigerian musician Mr Eazi, born Oluwatosin Ajibade, is grieving the loss of his mother, Ifeoma Edith Ajibade. The singer took to Instagram on Thursday to share a heartfelt tribute, describing his late mother as his “greatest protector, toughest critic, and truest fan.” READ MORE
10. Europa League: Sorry Spurs Lose To AZ As Man U, Sociedad Settle For Draw
Tottenham must beat AZ next week to keep their faint silverware hopes alive after Lucas Bergvall’s freak own goal gave the Dutch side a 1-0 lead in their Europa League last-16 tie. READ MORE
