Daily Nigerian News Roundup: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has called on President Bola Tinubu to settle the N45 billion allegedly owed to the late Chief MKO Abiola by the Federal Government. Lamido made this appeal during the public presentation of his autobiography, "Being True to Myself," in Abuja on Tuesday.

In legislative developments, the House of Representatives has rejected a constitutional amendment bill that sought to establish rotation of the presidency and vice presidency among Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu, failed to gain sufficient support from lawmakers.

Security concerns have escalated in Borno State following coordinated attacks by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on three military bases in Rann, Gajiram, and Dikwa. Security sources confirmed that at least four soldiers were killed during the Tuesday morning attacks, though the insurgents reportedly suffered significant casualties when military forces repelled their advances in Dikwa and Gajiram.

The political landscape in the Senate has shifted significantly with the defection of three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators from Kebbi State to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senators Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South) announced their party switch during plenary, boosting APC's Senate majority to 68 members.

Education stakeholders will be closely watching as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) convenes on Thursday to review the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The review comes in response to what JAMB described as "unusual" public complaints about the examination process. The meeting will include vice-chancellors, provosts, rectors, school principals, examiners, and technical experts.

In judicial matters, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled June 27 for final judgment in the case filed by suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is challenging her suspension from the Senate.

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of its Al-Ansar Indabo female students' hostels in Hotoro and UDB Road, Kano, citing safety and disciplinary concerns. The university's Vice President of Campus Life, Dr. Hamza Garba, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday.

Law enforcement agencies have recorded a significant breakthrough with the arrest of two suspects wanted for investment fraud and cybercrime. Nigeria Police Force INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja apprehended Canadian citizen Robert Harms in connection with investment fraud targeting Tepison Enterprises in Akwa Ibom State.

President Bola Tinubu led a delegation of dignitaries to Kiagbodo Community in Delta State's Burutu Local Government Area to pay final respects to late elder statesman, Pa. Edwin Clark. The funeral service at St. Paul's Anglican Church was officiated by Archbishop Cyril Odutemu, who praised Clark's dedication to justice, integrity, and service to humanity.

In crime prevention efforts, the Nigerian Police Force in Kogi State has arrested 282 suspects for various crimes since February. Commissioner of Police Miller Dantawaye announced during his maiden press briefing in Lokoja that the arrests include 75 suspected kidnappers, 66 armed robbery suspects, and 141 individuals involved in other criminal activities.