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Newspaper Headlines: Economy gradually coming out of challenges, says Tinubu

idris.shehu@thecable.ng'byIdris Shehu
November 5, 2024 6:50 am

The swearing-in of seven new ministers dominates the frontpages today.

The arrest of Ifeanyi Okowa, former governor of Delta state, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), makes the cover pages as well.

The Punch says President Bola Tinubu has asked the newly sworn-in ministers to remain resilient amid criticism and abuse. The newspaper reports that a Lagos court has sentenced Alani Rafiu, a Muslim cleric, to life imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl inside a mosque.
The Nation reports that the court of appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted Walter Onnoghen, former chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), of alleged false asset declaration. The newspaper says the EFCC has arrested Okowa over an alleged N1.3 trillion fraud.
Daily Trust says Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, is asking for compensation for the minors arraigned among 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters. The newspaper reports that the Sultan of Sokoto has asked Nigerians to stop castigating leaders and allow God to deal with them.
The Guardian reports that Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, says his administration’s investment in art and culture has transformed the state. The newspaper says world leaders are anxious as US voters decide the fates of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris today.
Vanguard says the federal government’s panel has indicted two Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) officials for omitting Favour Ofili from the women’s 100m race at the Paris Olympics. The newspaper reports that Oando plc recorded 51 percent revenue growth in the first half of 2024.

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