Good morning. Here is today’s summary from TheMatrix Newspapers:
1. Constitution Review Hearing:Fashola Warns of LG Autonomy Illusion, Sanwo-Olu Pushes Lagos Rights
- LG Autonomy A Myth Under Current Law — Fashola
- Says New Coalition Proves Nigeria Isn’t Sliding Into One-Party Rule
- Recognise 37 LCDAs, Approve State Police — Sanwo-Olu Tells NASS
In a fiery intervention at the ongoing constitutional review, former Lagos State Governor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Babatunde Fashola, has declared local government autonomy “a constitutional illusion,” while incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu demanded bold federal reforms, including recognition of Lagos’s 37 LCDAs and the creation of state police. READ MORE
2. Outrage As Okpebholo’s Comment On Obi Sparks Legal Backlash
- Your Statement Violates Oath Of Office, Constitution
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has come under intense fire following a viral video in which he allegedly warned Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, not to enter the state without his permission, claiming he could not guarantee Obi’s safety. READ MORE
3. FAAC Distributes N1.818trn to FG, States, LGs as Revenue Increases by N1.39trn
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N1.818 trillion to the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils as Federation Account revenue for the month of June 2025. READ MORE
4. Another Osun Senator, Fadeyi, Dumps PDP
Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central) has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). READ MORE
5. Eko Atlantic Land Price Hits ₦2 Billion Per Plot -Report
The Eko Atlantic land price has now surged beyond ₦2 billion per plot, marking a historic high in Lagos’ real estate market. According to the State of Lagos Housing Market Report (Volume 3), plots that sold for ₦180 million in the early 2000s now attract more than ten times that value. READ MORE
6. First HoldCo Denies Share Sale Claims
First HoldCo Plc has debunked reports in certain media outlets about the sale and ownership of its shares in a recent off-market transaction. READ MORE
7. Natasha Defies Akpabio, Set To Resume Senate Plenary Tuesday
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says she will resume plenary on Tuesday, July 22, despite an appeal by Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenging the court ruling that voided her suspension. READ MORE
8. Police Probe LASU Student’s Arrest Incident
The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, has reacted to a viral video showing the arrest of Ms. Mercy Attababa, a Lagos State University, LASU, student, assuring that justice will be served transparently. READ MORE
9. Transfer: Bayer Leverkusen Enters Race For Wilfred Ndidi
German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen has joined the growing list of clubs interested in signing Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City. READ MORE
10. Opeyemi Aiyeola: I Blocked Nollywood Colleagues For 10 Years To Save My Marriage
Veteran Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has opened up about why she cut ties with her colleagues after getting married, revealing that it was a deliberate move to protect her marriage from collapse. READ MORE
