Newspaper Headlines: FG detains 35 suspected ISWAP fighters amid terror alerts

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Newspaper Headlines: FG detains 35 suspected ISWAP fighters amid terror alerts

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October 28, 2022

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The reports of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, presenting the N1.69 trillion “budget of continuity” to the state house of assembly dominated the front pages of Nigerian dailies.

The Punch says the nationwide flood threatens N1.9 trillion in agricultural schemes funded Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) across the country. The newspaper reports that the federal government has commenced talks with investors on the building of the Calabar to Lagos rail network.

The Nation says political parties are currently in a fix over the call to halt their campaigns amid terror alerts from the US and UK. The newspaper reports that five persons were shot during a protest over the choice of Olalekan Akadiri as the new Akirun of Ikirun in Ifelodun LGA of Osun state.

Daily Independent says the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has promised that no illegitimate funds will be allowed during the 2023 elections. The newspaper says that Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to take delivery of 55 fighter helicopters in December.

Daily Trust says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Daewoo Group, a South Korean conglomerate, for the rehabilitation of the Kaduna refinery. The newspaper reports that the governments of Germany, Bulgaria, Ireland and Denmark have also cautioned their citizens against non-essential travel to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, amid the terror alert.

Daily Sun says the Lagos government has donated N50 million to Bayelsa as humanitarian aid for victims of flood. The newspaper reports that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has pledged that Nigeria will regain its pride position in Africa if he is elected in 2023.

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