Newspaper Headlines: Troops destroy 44 illegal refineries, arrest 29 oil thieves

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Newspaper Headlines: Troops destroy 44 illegal refineries, arrest 29 oil thieves

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November 18, 2022

The national dailies are filled with reports of the commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove underage voters from its registers ahead of the 2023 elections.

The Punch says the federal government has deployed soldiers, DSS officials in INEC offices nationwide over attacks by hoodlums. The newspaper says Peter Obi’s supporters protest, allege underage registration, vote-buying plot.

The Nation says Aisha Buhari, the first lady, governors’ wives rally for Tinubu, Shettima in Ilorin, Kwara state capital. The newspaper reports that Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor, attacks Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for criticising Buhari over security chiefs.

Daily Trust says insecurity, energy crises plunge 133 million Nigerians into poverty. The newspaper reports that IGP says governors intolerant, ordering disruption of campaigns.

Daily Independent reports that troops eliminated over 50 terrorists in north-east, north-west. The newspaper says INEC has vowed to punish officials who registered underage voters.

Leadership reports that Tinubu has assured south-east of massive development, inclusion. The newspaper says party officials risk 6 months in jail over vague financial reports.

The Guardian says US backs INEC on BVAS, threatens visa ban of election riggers. The newspaper reports that Lagos airport has restored runway lights after 14years.

Daily Sun says Miyetti Allah has informed the CBN that its members need more time to evacuate money from the forest. The newspaper says troops destroy 44 illegal refineries, arrest 29 oil thieves, rescue 41 abductees.

Source: Top Stories