Newspapers across Nigeria reported on a variety of topics ranging from Nigeria’s statement to the 81st UNGA read by Vice President Shettima on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …
Newspapers across Nigeria reported on a variety of topics ranging from Nigeria’s statement to the 81st UNGA read by Vice President Shettima on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Other topics like the dismantling Meth Lab linked to a Mexican drug cartel in Enugu by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, issues around the approaching 2027 general elections and the Economy also gets prominent mention in the Newspapers.
1. The Punch leads with Nigeria’s statement the 81st United Nations General Assembly read by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu where he demanded two permanent seats for Africa on the UN security council.
President Bola Tinubu has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations Security Council, with veto powers, saying the current structure no longer reflects the distribution of global power.
Tinubu made the demand on Thursday in his address to the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The President’s address, delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima, also called for five non-permanent seats for Africa on the Security Council.
He said the reform of the global body must begin with restructuring the Security Council, arguing that Africa could not continue to contribute to the council’s agenda without having permanent representation. Read more in The Punch
2. The Guardian in one of its lead stories reports on the move by the Federal Government of Nigeria to consolidate on the gains of Economic reforms of the Tinubu administration and turn it into a lasting gain for Nigerians and Nigeria.
The Federal Government has announced a shift in its economic agenda from the implementation of major reforms to consolidating their gains and translating them into jobs, investment, increased production and improved living standards for Nigerians.
to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, disclosed this Thursday in Abuja at a World Press Conference marking the commencement of activities for Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
Akume, who is Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the anniversary, said the theme of the celebration, “From Reforms to Stability: Consolidating Nigeria’s Renewed Hope for Shared Prosperity,” reflected the government’s determination to ensure that the sacrifices associated with its economic reforms ultimately produce measurable benefits for citizens.
He said the next phase of the administration’s economic programme would require sustained implementation, investment and institutional strengthening to convert the gains of reform into broader economic opportunities.
“The task before us today, as leaders and citizens, is consolidation. We must ensure that the gains from reform translate into better opportunities for ordinary Nigerians,” Akume said. Read more iinThe Guardian
3. Leadership Newspapers lead with the ongoing moves by the Federal and State governments to reduce the cost of Transportation across Nigeria.
Many states in Nigeria are struggling to meet the October 1 deadline to reduce transportation costs, LEADERSHIP findings have revealed.
Although several states have announced plans to cut transport fares, findings show that many are still struggling to keep pace with the current realities, while others lack the infrastructure required to support cheaper transportation, including Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion and refuelling facilities.
President Bola Tinubu had directed state governments to ensure that lower operating costs from CNG-powered transportation are reflected in reduced fares for commuters from October 1.
Tinubu gave the directive in a statement on Saturday while providing an update on the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, which was launched following his August 27 meeting with the 36 state governors.
Findings by LEADERSHIP revealed that while a few states are providing free transportation to citizens on selected routes, others have acquired CNG-powered vehicles without adequate refuelling infrastructure. Read more in Leadership Newspapers
4. The Nation in its front page lead reports on the alarm by the Independent National Electoral Commission on the threat posed by Insecurity to the 2027 General Elections.
Insecurity is a major threat to the January and February 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared yesterday.
The electoral agency added that it would collaborate with the police to ensure that no Nigerian who desires to vote in the elections is disenfranchised as a result of insecurity.
It also identified logistical challenges and inadequate funding for the lead security agency as potential crisis areas if they are not properly addressed.
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan spoke yesterday in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on the sidelines of the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers.
The Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) explained that vote-buying had moved away from polling units, hence the need for intelligence gathering to prevent the buying and selling of votes.
5. Vanguard leads with reports from the Nigerian Guild of Editors Conference in Enugu with a charge by the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Adam Osigwe SAN, to politicians and all Nigerians not to replace the ballot box with the Courts.
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has raised concerns over the increasing role of the courts in determining electoral outcomes in Nigeria, warning that the judiciary should not gradually replace voters in deciding who represents the people.
Osigwe spoke on Thursday while delivering a presentation titled “Election Petitions in the Digital Age: Independence, Evidence, BVAS and the Courts” at the 22nd Annual All Nigeria Editors Conference in Enugu. The session formed part of the conference’s programme on electoral integrity and democratic governance. Read more in Vanguard Newspapers
