Reports on the meeting invitation extended to the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers house of assembly by Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, permeate the frontpages.
The Punch reports that Amaewhule-led Rivers assembly has asked Fubara to channel his invitation to the members properly and not through social media. The newspaper says the federal government has come under fire over the plan to import two types of waste — mutilated rags and fibre, and refuse derived fuel — from the European Union.Daily Trust reports that some members of the President Bola Tinubu administration have commenced campaigns for his re-election. The newspaper says the family of Sani Abacha, late head of state, has warned Ibrahim Babangida, former military president, against tarnishing Abacha’s image.Vanguard reports that the 104 federal government colleges, also known as unity colleges, are battling several challenges, including poor funding, overcrowded classrooms and hostels. The newspaper says the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN ) has warned that the country’s economic situation, including hardship, insecurity, and youth unemployment have worsened.THISDAY says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it recovered N364 billion and secured 4,111 convictions in 2024. The newspaper reports that Chris Wright, the United States energy secretary, has told African leaders that the administration of US President Donald Trump will not dictate how the continent utilises its natural resources.