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Newspaper Headlines: 2,140 Nigerians kidnapped in seven months as insecurity worsens

Ayodeji.oluwafemi@thecable.ng'byAyodele Oluwafemi
August 18, 2024 7:24 am

Reactions to the seizure of presidential jets over a contract dispute continue to dominate the frontpages of Nigerian newspapers.

The Punch reports that two former governors of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga Daniel, said they will support the federal government’s efforts to recover the national assets seized by a French court. The newspaper says Amnesty International said over 1,000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are currently in prison following the recent protest
Vanguard reports that Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police, has ordered the deployment of more operatives, drones, and choppers for the rescue of 20 medical and dental students of the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos.
Nigerian Tribune reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed that only authorised government officials should attend the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the US. The newspaper says Ralph Okey-Nwosu, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said some governors have turned themselves into imperial majesties.
Daily Independent reports that the agitation for a new constitution in Nigeria is gaining momentum. The newspaper says the federal government is under pressure from stakeholders to sack John Enoh, minister of sports development, and other sports administrators.

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