In major developments, the Chief Judge of Rivers State refused to set up a panel to probe Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, citing existing court orders that halt impeachment efforts, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dragged the legal battle over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Supreme Court.
Security concerns deepened as 177 worshippers abducted in Kaduna were reportedly sighted moving on foot with their abductors.
In politics, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed said former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar would be the strongest candidate for the Allied Democratic Congress ticket in 2027 but should consider stepping aside.
On the economy, Nigeria is set to begin exporting urea in 2028, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
Read more on this afternoon’s top stories below:
1. Rivers chief judge refuses to set up panel to probe Fubara
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has declined to constitute a seven-member investigative panel requested by the Rivers State House of Assembly to probe allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, saying he is restrained by subsisting court orders that bar him from acting on impeachment-related matters. Read here: https://punchng.com/breaking-rivers-chief-judge-refuses-setting-up-panel-to-probe-fubara/
2. Senate suspension row: Akpabio drags Natasha to Supreme Court
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has taken the legal battle over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Supreme Court as he seeks extension of time to regularise and sustain his appeal against lower court decisions in the matter. Read here: https://punchng.com/senate-suspension-row-akpabio-drags-natasha-to-supreme-court/
3. 177 abducted Kaduna worshippers, bandits sighted in transit — Village head
The village head of Maro in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has said bandits who abducted 177 worshippers in Kurmin Wali were sighted moving with their captives through nearby communities. Speaking on Thursday, the traditional ruler said the bandits were seen passing between Ungwan Gamu and Maro with the abducted worshippers still in their custody. Read here: https://punchng.com/177-abducted-kaduna-worshippers-bandits-sighted-in-transit-village-head/
4. Atiku best for ADC ticket but should step aside — Baba-Ahmed
Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed said former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is the most suitable candidate for the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, but he urged Atiku to consider stepping aside to promote political renewal and unity within the party. Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-atiku-best-for-adc-ticket-but-should-step-aside-baba-ahmed/
5. Nigeria to begin exporting urea in 2028 — NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority said Nigeria is on course to begin exporting urea in 2028 as part of efforts to expand agricultural inputs into global markets, highlighting the government’s strategy to boost non-oil export revenues. Read here: https://punchng.com/nigeria-to-begin-exporting-urea-in-2028-nmdpra/
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