Nigerian Newspapers Summary: Herdsmen Kill 144 In Plateau And Benue Over 14 Days

Nigerian Newspapers Summary: Herdsmen Kill 144 In Plateau And Benue Over 14 Days

In today’s review of Nigerian newspapers on the program “Today in the News,” Vanguard reports on the alarming increase in insecurity in the North Central states of Plateau and Benue, where 144 individuals lost their lives over the course of 14 days.

Additionally, the power minister, Adebayo Adelabu, has attributed the ongoing issues with electricity supply to the failures of previous administrations….READ MORE….

In sports news, Senator Smart Adeyemi has urged President Bola Tinubu to honor former Super Eagles captain and coach Christian Chukwu.

Turning to other Nigerian publications, The Guardian highlights concerns over security and economic challenges in light of President Tinubu’s initiative for a new census.

The Punch features a headline warning that petrol prices could rise to N800 per litre due to declining oil prices.

Lastly, The Nation reports that former governors Aminu Masari, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, and Abdullahi Adamu have reaffirmed their loyalty to President Tinubu amidst claims that the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) faction of the APC is considering withdrawing from the ruling party.