Newspaper Headlines: Indian COVID strain in Nigeria, and insecurity worries foreign investors
The resolutions of the 17 southern governors in Asaba, Delta state capital, on Tuesday, dominated the front pages of Nigerian newspapers. Issues bordering on the country’s rising insecurity also made the headlines.
The PUNCH reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been alerted to the presence of the Indian COVID-19 strain in Nigeria. The newspaper’s cover picture shows 17 southern governors in Asaba, Delta state capital, for a meeting on security.
The Nation says southern governors have called for urgent national dialogue to address the problems bedevilling the country. The newspaper reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state is currently at war with Godwin Obaseki, governor of the state.
The Daily Times highlights the demands of the 17 southern governors. The newspaper also reports that the federal government is planning to adjust petroleum-pricing template.
The Guardian reports that southern governors have banned open cattle grazing in the region. The newspaper says foreign investors have pulled out N1.64 trillion from the Nigeria stock market over insecurity.
Daily Independent reports that gunmen set National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) office ablaze in Abia state. The newspaper says the federal government has approved a second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine for eligible Nigerians.
Buhari has approved new security measures for the south-east and south-south, Nigerian Tribune reports. The newspaper says the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has slated the Eid-el-fitr celebration for Thursday.
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