Newspaper Headlines: FG threatens sanctions as foreign airlines stick to high fares
The dailies focus on the depreciating value of the naira, fluctuating exchange rates, an asphyxiating economy, and hurdles in the way of the Oronsaye report implementation.
Tribune reports that Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, has summoned two chief executive officers of two electricity distribution companies (DisCos) over poor power supply in their regions. The newspaper says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a reconciliation committee for aggrieved aspirants from the Edo primary election.
Punch says the federal government has threatened to sanction foreign airlines that fail to comply with the directive to release low inventory tickets within weeks. The newspaper reports that the government has also commenced the prosecution of some staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political party members indicted for various electoral offences during the 2023 poll.
Guardian details developments that may frustrate the implementation of the Oronsaye report by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The newspaper says Nigeria and Qatar are expected to sign eight agreements during Tinubu’s visit to the country.
Daily Trust reports that Emeka Anyaoku, former secretary-general of the commonwealth, said challenges confronting Nigeria cannot be resolved with the present constitution and governance structure. The newspaper says the Kano government has confirmed an outbreak of measles in some parts of the 44 LGAs in the state.
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