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Newspaper Headlines: 17 southern governors to meet on insecurity, calls for secession

Ayodeji.oluwafemi@thecable.ng'byAyodele Oluwafemi
May 11, 2021 8:26 am

The revert to strict COVID-19 guidelines by the federal government dominated the front pages of Nigerian newspapers. Issues bordering on the remittances of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the planned meeting of southern governors also made the headlines.

Nigerian Tribune’s headline focuses on the security breach at the residence of Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. The newspaper also reports that Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, has inaugurated a panel to probe the policies and contracts awarded under Hadiza Bala Usman, suspended managing director of NPA.
Daily Independent says the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to clamp down on insider abuse has heightened tension among members of banks’ boards. The newspaper reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the sack of Amaechi and Usman over the saga at NPA.
The Nation reports that southern governors are set to take crucial decisions on the rising insecurity in the country. The newspaper also highlights the decision of the federal government to bring back COVID-19 restrictions.
The Punch reports that experts have warned against flouting COVID-19 protocol as the federal government has restricted large gatherings and revived enforcement of curfew. The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied planning to attack Lagos, the newspaper says.
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has thrown its weight behind the calls for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Guardian reports. The newspaper says insecurity and calls for secession top the agenda as 17 southern governors will today meet in Asaba, Delta state.
Business Day reports that Nigeria’s value added tax receipt has risen to the highest in nine years. The newspaper says that Nigeria has reverted to COVID-19 restrictions as the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the deadly Indian variant as a major threat.

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