Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, March 13

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Gail defections in National Assembly as 9 senators, 12 Reps dump party

There were multiple defections in the National Assembly on Thursday when a total of 21 federal lawmakers dumped their various political parties for other parties.Read more

2. The court stopped Aiyedatiwa from running for another term

Justice Toyin Adegoke of the Federal High Court, Akure, on Thursday stopped Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, from running for another term.Read more

3. The Nigerian government is raising concerns over potential economic shocks resulting from the Middle East crisis

The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned that the escalating crisis in the Middle East could trigger new economic shocks for Nigeria through rising energy prices, disruptions in global supply chains and shifts in capital flows.Read more

4. DG NIPSS, Omotayo, supports negotiations with bandits, terrorists

Ayo Omotayo, Director General of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, supports negotiations with bandits and terrorists if it means keeping Nigerians safe.Read more

5. The court granted the ICPC’s request to access the devices recovered from El-Rufai’s home

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, gave the green light to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) to access and analyze electronic devices recovered from the residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.Read more

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6. The Senate targets March 31. passing the 2026 budget

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday expressed hope that the upper house would pass the 2026 Appropriation Bill on March 31.Read more

7. NGX: Equity markets recovered as investors gained ₦541 billion

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N541 billion at the close of trading on Thursday.Read more

8. Iran sets conditions for ending the war when the president demands reparations

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined conditions under which his country could consider ending the ongoing conflict, and stressed that any ceasefire must be backed by strong international guarantees to prevent further attacks.Read more

9. PSC appoints 30 senior police officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 30 senior officers in the Nigerian Police.Read more

10. BBNaija’s Uriel urges caution in getting a butt lift following the death of a Lagos influencer

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has spoken about the dangers of the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure following reports of the death of Lagos socialite and influencer Elena Jessica following cosmetic surgery in the city.Read more