Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Monday, Morning, February 26

Below are 10 things to know this Monday, Morning, February 26

1. Fire Engulfs Minister of State’s Residence: The private residence of Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was completely destroyed by fire at No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, Asokoro.

2. Court Upholds Auditor General’s Conviction: The Gombe Division of the Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of Alhaji Idris Yahaya, Auditor General for Local Government, Yobe State, who was sentenced to five years for criminal misappropriation.

3. Civil Society Condemns Judicial Malfeasance: Benue civil society groups accuse powerful politicians of orchestrating the removal of Chief Justice Maurice Ikpambese and Benue State APC Chairman Comrade Austin Agada, labeling it “judicial malfeasance.”

4. Tinubu Sets Up Economic Advisory Committee: President Bola Tinubu establishes an economic advisory committee after meeting with members of the Organised Private Sector to chart a pathway for the nation’s economic growth and development.

5. Atiku Blames Tinubu for Economic Hardship: Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 PDP presidential candidate, blames President Bola Tinubu for the country’s economic hardship, citing Tinubu’s economic reforms and alleged failure to heed expert advice.

6. Labour Party Disputes Letter to INEC: The Comrade Julius Abure-led Labour Party dismisses a letter allegedly written by Lamidi Apapa to INEC, forwarding names of governorship candidates, labeling it fraudulent and an attempt to create confusion.

7. Vote of No Confidence in LP National Chairman: LP chairmen from the 36 states pass a vote of no confidence on the National Chairman, Julius Abure, urging him to step down immediately.

8. Northern Elders Forum Calls for Reassessment: The convener of the Northern Elders Forum, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, emphasizes the need for Nigeria to reassess its strategies, stating that something is wrong with the country and its citizens.

9. Qatar to Host Business and Investment Forum: The Qatar Government agrees to host a business and investment forum proposed by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as revealed in a memo from the Qatar embassy.

10. Bugaje Claims Tinubu Misled by ‘Lagos Boys’: Former House of Representatives Member, Dr. Usman Bugaje, asserts that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was misled by his loyalists from Lagos, referred to as ‘Lagos Boys,’ during his tenure as governor.