Newspaper Headlines: Supporters of Atiku, Wike disagreed over calls for Ayu’s resignation

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Newspaper Headlines: Supporters of Atiku, Wike disagreed over calls for Ayu’s resignation

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August 18, 2022

The criticism of Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, by governors over the controversial Paris Club refund dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.

The Nation says governors have criticised Malami over his position on the controversial $418 million Paris Club consultants’ fee. The newspaper reports that the test-running of the Lagos blue rail line will begin in December.

The Punch says supporters of Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, and Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have disagreed over calls for the removal of Iyorchia Ayu, PDP national chairman. The newspaper reports that electricity workers have called off their strike.

Daily Independent says the federal government has explained why Nigeria is unable to generate 5,000 megawatts. The newspaper reports that governors are set to boost funding for primary healthcare delivery in states.

Daily Trust says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted on electronic transmission of election results. The newspaper reports that Niger, Benin and Togo owed Nigeria the sum of N5.86 billion electricity debt in 2020.

Nigerian Tribune says the Jigawa state government has ordered the closure of all schools across the state over security threats. Abiodun Alabi, Lagos commissioner of police, said the state is currently on partial lockdown owing to security threats,” the newspaper reports.

Source: Top Stories