Breaking News: Major Highlights From Today’s Nigerian Newspaper Front Pages – March 18, 2025

This review highlights the major events making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today, Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

The PUNCH: Rivers State was thrown into tension on Monday as the state House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers, reportedly loyal to former governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, served the duo with a notice of alleged gross misconduct, signaling the start of an impeachment process.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Vanguard: If the plans of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s political opponents succeed, both he and his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu, could be removed from office before mid-July, paving the way for Speaker Martin Amaewhule to assume the role of acting governor.

The Guardian: With Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, receiving a notice of gross misconduct from the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, attention has now shifted to the State Chief Judge. By law, the Chief Judge is required to set up an investigation panel, but reports indicate that he has proceeded on vacation.

The Nation: Lawmakers have formally served Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu with allegations of gross misconduct. In a fresh twist to the ongoing political crisis in the state, the legislators outlined 19 constitutional infractions allegedly committed by the governor and his deputy.

Daily Trust: Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has accused his successor, Senator Uba Sani, of diverting local government funds to purchase properties in Seychelles, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.