BY Idris Shehu
The cancellation of the “peace walk” by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, and the rise in cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant appeared on the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.
The Punch reports that power generation drops by 1,119.6MW as the growth of the sector falls to 45%. The newspaper also reports, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria, that capital inflow drops by 29% as COVID-19 cases rise.
The Nation reports that Lagos and Ogun are on collision course over the former’s planned construction of light rail projects along border communities of Itoki-Agbado-Ijoko and surrounding areas. The newspaper also reports that the Sultan of Sokoto has called on Nigerians to stop the blame game and unite against common enemies.
The Daily Independent reports that President Muhammadu Buhari said former President Olusegun Obasanjo used ‘diabolical double-cross’ to deny Bisi Akande a second stint as governor of Osun state. The newspaper also reports suspected bandits have killed 16 worshippers in a village in Niger state.
The Guardian reports that northern leaders have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to save the region from killers, bandits. The newspaper also reports that the federal government has begun fast-tracking the $2.6b Nigeria-Siemens deal to deliver about 7000MW of electricity before the end of next year.
The Daily Sun reports that Nyesom Wike has challenged the federal government to provide evidence of how it utilises the loans from China and other countries. The newspaper also reports that Ahmad Gumi, Islamic cleric, said he has broken ties with bandits following the federal government’s proscription.
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