BY Ayodele Oluwafemi
The reactions to the killing of at least 22 travellers, who were heading for Ondo state, at Rukuba community, Plateau state dominated the headlines of Nigerian newspapers.
The Punch reports that President Muhammadu Buhari and Aso Rock aides are currently awaiting results of the COVID-19 tests conducted on them shortly after returning from London, United Kingdom. The newspaper says the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has threatened to embark on strike over allowances.
Daily Independent reports that Nigeria’s banking sector recorded one of its best performances in more than one decade despite the floundering state of the economy. Raymond Dokpesi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the Uche Secondus-led national working committee has agreed not to seek reelection, the newspaper says.
The Nation says President Muhammadu Buhari has gone into isolation after exposure to those who had tested positive for COVID-19. The newspaper says the killing of Ondo-bound travellers in Plateau state has created tension.
The Nigerian Tribune says the death toll in Rukuba community, Plateau after violent attacks on travellers has risen to 32 as the government declared a curfew. The newspaper reports that 21 army recruits have died in an auto crash in Jigawa state.
Daily Sun says Catholic bishops have branded Nigeria as the world ‘s most terrorised nation. Secondus, national chairman of PDP, alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has started rigging the 2023 election, owing to the stance its lawmakers took on e-transmission of results.
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