Newspaper Headlines: 4,387 persons killed in road crashes across Nigeria in six months
BY Kunle Daramola
July 25, 2023 7:00 AM
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The newspapers report the protests staged in various states by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), over the hardship caused by the federal government’s economic policies.
Punch reports that the NLC says it is ready to fight the economic pains and hardship. The newspaper says Umar Chugali, a flag officer, has declared that the Nigerian Navy will continue to set vessels intercepted with stolen crude oil on fire.Guardian reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo says bad governance in Nigeria has failed Africa. The newspaper says Godswill Akpabio, the senate president, is canvassing for a constitutional role for traditional rulers, saying it will aid safety and security in Nigeria.Tribune reports that the police have arrested four Boko Haram suspects for plotting to attack the residence of Atiku Abubakar, a former vice-president. The newspaper says officers also arrested a suspected killer of three police officers in Delta state.The Nation says residents of Enugu trooped out on Monday to protest the continued Monday sit-at-homes in the state. The newspaper reports that more states are rolling out palliatives as Kwara, Ogun increase salaries by N10,000.Daily Trust says that no fewer than 4,387 persons have been killed in road crashes across the country from January 1 to June 30 this year. The newspaper reports that the federal government says 43 percent of Nigerian children between the ages of five and 11 are engaged in child labour.ThisDay reports that the TUC has given the federal government two weeks to reach an agreement on negotiations or face workers’ protests. The newspaper adds that the Nigerian Navy arrested over 150 suspects allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering in various parts of Rivers.Sun says Peter Obi told the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) how the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) manipulated the presidential election in favour of President Bola Tinubu. The newspaper reports that Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, has decried the housing deficit across the country, saying it negatively impacts the quality of lives of Nigerians.