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Newspaper Headlines: Fear of terrorism grips south-west as court remands Boko Haram suspects in Osun

byAyomikunle Daramola
January 11, 2025 7:00 am

The newspapers are awash with reports of terrorist cells and training centres, belonging to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), across Nigeria. 

Punch reports that 77 people were reportedly killed and 43 kidnapped in different terror attacks in 10 states in the last one week. The newspaper says Nigerians are demanding that mobile network operators justify the increase in tariff by delivering substantial improvements in service quality.
Tribune says lawmakers in the national assembly have expressed strong reservations about the effectiveness of border closure by the federal government. The newspaper reports that 10 people died in an auto crash in Kaduna.
The Nation says Wale Edun, coordinating minister of finance, said the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu have saved the country approximately N930 billion in previously lost revenue. The newspaper reports that kingmakers in Oyo have countered Seyi Makinde, governor of the state, over the selection of Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
Daily Trust reports that cattle trade between southern and northern Nigeria has declined by 50 percent. The newspaper says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the N40 billion earmarked for it in the 2025 budget.
Guardian reports that authorities in northern Nigeria have begun evacuating more than 5,000 street children considered a “security threat”. The newspaper says gun-wielding bandits have reportedly killed 30 security operatives, consisting of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC) and vigilante members, in Katsina state.

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