Major Nigerian news headlines include opposition to proposed Sharia courts in the southwest, concerns about rising poverty, and the ongoing leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The potential impact of President Donald Trump's foreign aid freeze on Nigeria's healthcare and humanitarian efforts is also highlighted.
Opposition to the establishment of Sharia courts in the south-west geopolitical zone and the lingering leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party are the major issues on the frontpages today.
The Punch reports that Afenifere, the Christian Association of Nigeria and other groups have opposed plans to establish Sharia courts in the south-west geopolitical zone. The newspaper says the Lagos state house of assembly stated that it is expecting Mudashiru Obasa, impeached speaker, to resume at the house before it determines its next line of action — including a possible probe.
Nigerian Tribune says a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers stated that soaring inflation, escalating interest rates, and the depreciating value of the naira could push an additional 13 million Nigerians below the national poverty line by 2025. The newspaper reports that a high court in Kano has restrained Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police , from arresting Muhuyi Rimingado, chairman of the Kano state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission .
The Guardian reports that the recent executive order by President Donald Trump halting foreign aid for 90 days may cost Nigeria an average of $1 billion in health and other humanitarian interventions yearly if sustained. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, said he is not interested in joining any coalition solely focused on seizing power.
The Nation reports that Afe Babalola, the senior advocate of Nigeria , said he will withdraw the defamation suit filed against Dele Farotimi, a human rights advocate. Nigeria’s electricity market is open for investments, according to Wale Edun, minister of finance.
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