Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. Former First Lady and wife of the late President, Aisha Buhari, has visited the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar. The visit was disclosed by the former Vice President in a post on his social media platforms. The development signals Aisha’s support […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you…
Good morning! Here are the top 10 news stories from Nigerian newspapers this Thursday morning:
1. Former First Lady Aisha Buhari met with ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. Her visit signals her support for his campaign as the general elections approach.
2. Power Minister Joseph Tegbe joked that some electricity consumers had asked him to slow down the recent improvements in power supply - joking their "freezers were freezing." This comes as the Federal Government continues to make interventions in the sector.
3. Vice-President Kashim Shettima revealed that only six out of 19 northern governors backed President Tinubu in the 2023 election. He said Tinubu remained determined despite numerous obstacles.
4. The PDP in Kano has named Atiku Abubakar's son, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abacha, as its governorship candidate for next year's election, following the withdrawal of the earlier nominee.
5. Anambra State disputes with former Governor Peter Obi continue, this time over unfulfilled financial promises. The state says it is owed N127.4 billion in external loans from Obi's time in office.
6. Atiku Abubakar has been granted permission to serve President Tinubu via the APC instead of personally, in a Federal High Court ruling. The application was filed by Atiku's legal team.
7. Five suspected Ansaru terrorists will be re-arraigned in court on Thursday over the May 15 kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, which resulted in two deaths. They face a six-count amended charge.
8. The death toll from a suspected herbal poison in Ondo State has climbed to 49, with 170 people affected. The crisis began in Araromi-Obu and Odigbo and has since spread to Irele.
9. The Federal Government plans to proceed with the concession of King's College, Lagos, despite opposition from various stakeholders. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa confirmed this on Wednesday in Abuja.
10. President Obi is challenged to explain claims that he left Anambra State in debt. The Presidency called for proof of these allegations in a brief X post response.
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