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Newspaper Headlines: 600,000 students have received loans worth N104bn, says FG

byAyomikunle Daramola
February 2, 2025 7:45 am

The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the selection of its national secretary dominate the front pages of major newspapers.

PUNCH reports that the house of representatives’ committee on communications is interfacing with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to avert the nationwide protest scheduled for February 4 over the 50 percent hike in telecom tariff. The newspaper says some allies of Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, have vowed to resist PDP governors’ choice as the party’s secretary.
The Nation reports that Dangote refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol from N950 to N890. The newspaper says the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated LGAs to provide a two-year financial audit to access direct funding.
Tribune says the police have started the crackdown on motorists without third party insurance policy. The newspaper reports that the Oyo state government has converted 1,591 LG and ad-hoc workers to permanent staff.
Independent says Yiaga Africa has advocated further amendment of the nation’s Electoral Act 2022 ahead of the 2027 polls. The newspaper reports that many Nigerians are against negotiation with terrorists, calling it an exercise in futility.

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