BY Ayodele Oluwafemi
The controversy over the installation of a new Olubadan of Ibadan appeared on the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.
The Punch reports that experts have projected a high COVID-19 infection rate owing to Nigerians’ disregard for protocol at recreation centres. The newspaper says the office of the auditor general of the federation has disclosed that customs, immigration and 13 other agencies did not remit N127.13bn revenue to the consolidated revenue account between 2017 and 2019.
Daily Independent says southern governors are divided on the zoning of the 2023 presidency. The newspaper reports that prominent Nigerians are mourning the death of Bashir Tofa, the opponent of MKO Abiola in the June 12 1993 presidential election.
The Nation reports that a “strange succession crisis” has hit Ibadan, following the death of Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan. Ali Ndume, Borno senator, has asked the federal government to name and prosecute sponsors of terrorism in the country, the newspaper says.
The Guardian reports that there are strong indications that legal tussle may affect the appointment and installation of the next Olubadan. The newspaper says the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned the recitation of the Nigerian anthem in the south-east and consumption of cows at ceremonies.
The Nigerian Tribune reports that experts have set an agenda for President Muhammadu Buhari on economic growth and development for the country. The newspaper says Format Paul, a bride-to-be, was kidnapped 24 hours to her wedding, in Plateau state.
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