Good morning Nigeria, welcome to Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today Saturday, 12th March 2022.
Electoral Act: We Welcome Senate’s Retention Of Section 84 (12)
Here’s another instance of the political class taking Nigerians for a ride. In February 2021, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar was caught in a viral video assaulting a security guard, Clement Sargwak, serving at Bannex Plaza Abuja. This was greeted by public outcry as Sargwak, through his lawyer, Timizing Venyir Ramnap, petitioned the Senate which referred the complaint to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to investigate the allegation of assault leveled against Umar by Sargwak.
Midway into its sittings, the Senate committee said it is suspending the investigation of Umar in deference to litigations he slammed on it and the Upper Legislative Chambers. Umar had, in the suit numbered FHC/ABJ/ CS/671/2021, contested the constitutional powers of the committee to conduct the investigation. Ramnap however insisted that the originating summons forwarded to the panel by Umar’s counsel were mere court processes and not declarative orders to be heeded.
APC Crisis Deepens As INEC Rejects Governor Sani-Bello’s Leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied knowledge of the leadership change in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
It was gathered that INEC made this known on Thursday in a letter sent to Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger, who is the acting chairman of the party’s caretaker committee.
The officials pleaded not to be named disclosed that Sani-Bello had on Wednesday written to INEC in his capacity as the acting national chairman of the APC’s Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) inviting the commission to their National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for next week Thursday via zoom.
Sources confirmed to Daily Trust that the APC had send a letter to the electoral commission revealing a change of guard from Governor Mai Mala Buni to Sani Bello.
Embattled Umahi, Bola Tinubu Meet In Abuja
The embattled Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi on Friday met with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Naija News reports that the chieftains of the ruling party met in Abuja.
This was made known by the Special Assistant to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwaze.
He however failed to reveal details of the meeting while sharing photos from the meeting in a post on Facebook.
Enugu Guber: Ekweremadu Officially Makes Declaration, Names Ex-Lawmaker As Campaign Coordinator
Former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu has officially declared he is contesting for the Enugu State Governorship seat in 2023.
Naija News understands that there have been speculations that the lawmaker is joining the 2023 Enugu Guber.
Ekweremadu who is representing Enugu West Senatorial Zone, however, ended the speculations on Friday as he made a public declaration.
The lawmaker confirmed his interest while speaking at a media interactive forum in Enugu a few moments ago, Naija News reports.
Umahi, Deputy Secure Judgement Stopping Their Sack From Office
The Ebonyi State High Court has granted an interim order to Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, stopping their removal from office.
The order was secured following the ex-parte motion filed by counsel to the duo, Roy Umahi, pursuant to rule 3(3) of the High Court rules of Ebonyi state in suit no HAB/13/22.
Recall that the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday ordered their sack for dumping the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressive Congress.
The court also ordered the PDP to present another candidate or the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should conduct a fresh election within 90 days.
ACF Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Yawe, Is Dead
The National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Emmanuel Yawe, has died.
According to Tribune, Yawe died today in Abuja after a protracted illness.
Staff in the secretariat described him, as a dedicated and professional member of the forum.
Naija News reports that the ACF spokesperson died in his sleep on Friday.
APC Crisis: Buni, Malami, Emefiele To Meet With Buhari In UK
The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, is expected to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in London, the United Kingdom over the leadership crisis in the All Progressives Congress.
According to the Nation, sources revealed that the embattled APC leader was expected to return to Nigeria on Wednesday after his medical trip to Dubai, but he changed his mind.
A source said, “He will now travel to London to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari on the situation in the party.”
It was stated that the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has arrived in London to also meet with President Buhari.
Umahi, Deputy Secure Judgement Stopping Their Sack From Office
The Ebonyi State High Court has granted an interim order to Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, stopping their removal from office.
The order was secured following the ex-parte motion filed by counsel to the duo, Roy Umahi, pursuant to rule 3(3) of the High Court rules of Ebonyi state in suit no HAB/13/22.
Recall that the Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday ordered their sack for dumping the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressive Congress.
The court also ordered the PDP to present another candidate or the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should conduct a fresh election within 90 days.
Lekan Balogun Receives Staff Of Office As 42nd Olubadan
Oba Lekan Balogun has been handed the staff of office as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan by the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde.
Naija News reports that the new monarch’s coronation ceremony was held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
According to reports, the ceremony was officially declared open at exactly 11.14 am with the recitation of the National Anthem, Oyo State Anthem as well as Ibadan Anthem.
Christians, Muslims and the traditional Araba Awo of Ibadanland said the opening prayers.
APC Leadership Crisis: Matawalle Throws His Weight Behind Buni
The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle on Friday stated that the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Matawalle has contributed immensely to the growth of the All Progressives Congress.
Matawalle while speaking on the leadership crisis in the party warned against disagreement among stakeholders of the ruling party.
He condemned party members who linked President Muhammadu Buhari to the crisis within the party.
Recall that the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai had claimed that President Buhari ordered the removal of Buni as the Caretaker Chairman of the ruling party.
That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Naija News. See you again tomorrow.
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