Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 15th March, 2025

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the IDOMA VOICE News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Saturday, 15th March 2025

1. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, pending the Supreme Court’s ruling. The decision follows a challenge by a Kano kingmaker, Aminu Babba-Dan’agundi, against the Kano State Government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law.

2. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) claims the APC-led government is planning to file multiple charges against ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai to restrict his movement. The allegation follows El-Rufai’s recent defection from APC to SDP.

3. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo are leading efforts to convince Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed to return to the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi recently met with PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman, Bala Mohammed, to discuss a potential realignment.

4. Ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami (SAN) has denied former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s claims that he enabled corruption during Buhari’s administration. Malami clarified that he only presented pardon recommendations based on legal committee reports.

5. Reports suggest President Bola Tinubu intervened in the reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, citing concerns over Governor Sanwo-Olu’s influence in the impeachment process.

6. Some senators claim their signatures on the Senate Ethics Committee report were for attendance, not endorsement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension. The confusion has sparked fresh debate over Senate procedures.

7. Adewole Adebayo, the SDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, has declared that his party will produce Nigeria’s next president. His comments follow Nasir El-Rufai’s defection to SDP.

8. Catholic bishops met President Tinubu days after condemning rising poverty, food inflation, and insecurity in Nigeria. The bishops urged the government to prioritize job creation and youth empowerment.

9. Nigerian singer Asake has dismissed claims by a man, Fatai Odunsi, who says he is his father and is suffering from a stroke. Asake responded in a Yoruba song, implying he has been generous in the past but cannot please everyone.

10. Former NFF president Amaju Pinnick says he holds no grudges despite narrowly losing his FIFA Council re-election bid. He expressed gratitude for his 26-year journey in football administration.