Nigerian Newspaper Headlines: Crypto debate and bandits’ attack in Kaduna

February 8, 2021 9:05 am

The killing of 19 persons in Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna state made the cover pages of several Nigerian newspapers on Monday.

The Kaduna government announced the attacks on Kutemeshi and Kujeni villages in the two LGAs on Sunday.

The Nation, The Nigerian Tribune, Daily Sun, The Guardian and The Punch reported the issue.

CBN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY

The papers also reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the ban of cryptocurrency was to avoid the use of the digital asset for illegal activities like funding terrorism and money laundering.

The Punch, Nigerian Tribune and The Nation reported the CBN’s rationale for placing a ban on cryptocurrency use for the country’s financial institutions.

The Punch and Nigerian Tribune had the word “illegal” as used by CBN in their headlines for the reportage of the ban on digital currencies, while The Nation reported the development from the angle of how many countries have rejected the use of cryptocurrency.

‘PETROL PRICE MAY INCREASE’

The Punch’s cover story on Monday says petrol price may “hit” N190 per litre as oil nears $60 per barrel.

The paper reported that it spoke with some stakeholders in the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and Independent Petroleum Marketers of Nigeria (IPMAN), about the development.

According to the marketers, petrol price may rise to between N180 and N200 per litre.

MYANMAR COUP

Myanmar has been making the headlines around the world since February 1 when the military took over power and detained Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s leader.

The Nation and The Punch published pictures of placards-carrying citizens of the country protesting the military coup.

PREGNANT POLICEWOMAN SAGA

The Ekiti state government has sued Mohammad Adamu, inspector general of police, over the dismissal of Omolola Olajide, an unmarried policewoman who is pregnant.

The Punch, The Guardian and Nigerian Tribune reported the move of the Ekiti state government.

Olajide Fapohunda, the state attorney-general, argued that section 127 of the police act is unconstitutional, asking the court to interpret whether the action does not violate sections 37 and 42 of 1999 constitution (as amended), and Articles 2, 3, 5, 18(3) and 19 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Right.

OSUN LAND DISPUTE CRISIS

The crisis that enveloped Ilobu and Erin-Osun in Osun state made headlines on the cover pages of the Nigerian Tribune and The Nation.

Both newspapers reported the crisis from different angles. Nigerian Tribune reported that two persons have died as a result of the land dispute crisis, while The Nation reported that the military has been drafted to the two communities.

COST OF VACCINES

The Guardian’s cover story says the government needs N2 trillion to immunise over 200 million Nigerians against COVID-19. The paper said it interviewed medical experts on the cost of COVID-19 vaccines, its logistics and how the country will immunise its population.