News on the Go: 5 things that should matter to you today

• FG to crack down on irregular migrants from August 1
• Kano Emirate dispute heads to Supreme Court 
• Edo Governor declares state of emergency on public schools

We have highlighted the five most important developments in the news today, Wednesday, March 26, and present them below.

5 issues in the news that should matter to you today

1. FG to crack down on irregular migrants from August 1: The Federal Government has announced plans to begin strict enforcement against irregular expatriates in Nigeria starting August 1, 2025.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Tuesday, March 25, during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) in Abuja.

2. FG approves Lagos International Financial Centre to boost economy: The Federal Government has approved the creation of the Lagos International Financial Centre (IFC) as part of efforts to position Nigeria as a key player in the global financial sector.

A statement from the Federal Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, March 25, described the move as a strategic step to strengthen Nigeria’s financial sector and attract international investments.

3. Senate sexual harassment hearing sparks controversy, INEC questions Natasha’s recall process: A heated exchange erupted on Tuesday, March 25, during the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Petitions hearing on a sexual harassment case filed by Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Tensions flared as former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, clashed with senators over the handling of the case. 

Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) raised concerns about procedural lapses in the attempt to recall Akpoti-Uduaghan, offering her temporary relief.

4. Kano Emirate dispute heads to Supreme Court: The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, March 25, set aside actions previously delivered against the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano.

Subsequently, the appellate court, upon acknowledging the transmission of the case record to the Supreme Court, directed all interested parties to exercise caution, pending the hearing of their appeals at the apex court.

5. Edo Governor declares state of emergency on public schools: The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared a state of emergency on public schools, citing their deteriorating condition.

During an inspection tour of schools in Ikpoba/Okha and Egor local government areas, Okpebholo expressed concern over the poor state of facilities, even in urban areas, and emphasised the urgent need for reforms to improve the quality of education in the state.