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Newspaper Headlines: Illegal miners on the prowl in north-east despite ban

byAyomikunle Daramola
January 6, 2024 7:30 am

The national dailies report the president’s words on the effect of insecurity on the nation’s projected $1 trillion economy.

The newspapers did also touch on the lingering security crisis in Plateau state.

The Nation reports that President Bola Tinubu said the $1 trillion economy targeted by his administration is in danger due to security challenges. The newspaper says controversy has trailed the distribution of palliatives to federal lawmakers, after some senators and members of the house of representatives, denied receiving such allocation.
Punch says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned some officials of the Dangote Group to Abuja to come along with detailed documents on foreign exchange transactions by the company covering the last nine years. The newspaper reports that President Tinubu has warned against error-bombings as bandits kill 29 in Kaduna, Yobe and Katsina.
Guardian says protesting women burned a traditional ruler’s house over the killings in Plateau. The newspaper reports that experts have asked governors to ensure proper implementation of 2024 budgets.
Daily Trust says officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intercepted combat Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, and other military hardware allegedly being smuggled into the country, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The newspaper reports that illegal mining operations continue to thrive in the north-east states despite the ban and strict regulations by the governors.

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