Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Tuesday, May 29th
Good morning Nigeria and welcome to the concise roundup of top Nigerian newspapers headlines today Tuesday, May 29th.
Herdsmen Killings: Buhari Vows To Prosecute Culprits, Sponsors
Those perpetuating killings in Benue, Taraba, Adamawa, Zamfara and other affected states in Nigeria would be apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday. The President said this during his Democracy Day speech to the country.
Lawmakers Notorious For Bribe Taking, Says Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega has accused the members of the National Assembly of collecting bribe. Jega, who chaired the commission during Nigeria’s general election in 2015, alleged that lawmakers heading committees were more notorious for bribe taking. He made the allegation on Monday in Abuja while delivering a lecture titled, “Peace building and good governance for sustainable development in Nigeria.”
Jega’s Bribe-Taking Allegation Not New – Senate
The Nigerian Senate has dismissed an allegation by former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Attahiru Jega that lawmakers are notorious for collecting bribe. Jega had, on Monday, accused federal lawmakers of taking bribes at will under the pretence of committee work and oversight functions. But the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Aliyu Sabi-Abdullahi, said it was not a strange allegation.
MASSOB Vows To Mark Biafra Anniversary Despite Army Presence
Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and other pro-Biafra groups have said that no amount of intimidation by the security agencies would deter its members from going on with the planned Biafra anniversary on Wednesday, May 30.
My Govt Still On Track, Buhari Assures Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government is still on track in fulfilling its promises to Nigerians as the country marks the 2018 Democracy Day. Buhari noted this on Monday during the Democracy Day lecture held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. According to him, his government has fought corruption, tackled insecurity and has made lots of progress in transforming the economy.
Buhari To Blame For Nigeria’s Recession, Oby Ezekwesili Says
Former Minister of Education Dr Oby Ezekwesili has blamed the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to save Nigeria from the grip of recession. The co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign made this known while speaking on Channels TV on Monday.
Buhari Faults Orubebe’s Absence From Democracy Day Lecture
President Muhammadu Buhari has faulted the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for not inviting former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godsday Orubebe to a 2018 Democracy Day Lecture. The lecture was held on Monday in Abuja, with Buhari saying Orubebe should have been invited to listen to a speech by former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Attahiru Jega.
EFCC Recovers N500b Under Buhari
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that it has recovered over N500b since 2015. It also said it has recorded 603 convicts in the period as President Muhammadu Buhari marks his third year in office.
Babangida Advocates Two-Party System In Nigeria
Former head of state General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has called for a two-party political system in Nigeria. Babangida says a two-party system is critical to building Nigeria’s democracy. He made this known on Monday in a message to Nigerians ahead of the May 29 Democracy Day celebration.
DR. Congo’s Leopards Cage Eagles At Home
The Super Eagles were on Monday caged by the Leopards of DR Congo in a pre-World Cup friendly in Port Harcourt. William Troost-Ekong shot the West Africans ahead in the 16th minute, before the Congolese converted a late penalty to draw level.
Egyptian Lawyer Files €1 Billion Lawsuit Against Ramos
An Egyptian lawyer has launched a €1 billion lawsuit against Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos after his clash with Mohamed Salah left the Egyptian injured and could miss out on the World Cup in Russia.
That’s the roundup of top Nigerian newspapers headlines this morning. More Nigerian newspapers headlines are available on Concise News website. See you again tomorrow.
