Newspaper Headlines: Uncertainty as IGP suspends deployment of DIGs, AIGs, CPs for election duty

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Newspaper Headlines: Uncertainty as IGP suspends deployment of DIGs, AIGs, CPs for election duty

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February 19, 2023

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The reports on the state of the nation concerning the forthcoming elections and naira redesign policy dominated the cover pages of national dailies.

Daily Independent reports that the Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria (CIBN) has ordered banks to close operations in violence-prone areas. The newspaper says that Adams Oshiomole says Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo can’t order his arrest.

The Nation reports that 10 states, including Lagos, Sokoto, and Katsina have told the supreme court to void President Muhammadu Buhari’s order on the naira redesign policy. The newspaper says former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s in-law, Abebe has been jailed for seven years for forgery.

Punch reports that banks have shunned CBN directives, and collected old N1000, and N500 notes. The newspaper says Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, has ordered the military to ensure peaceful elections.

Tribune reports that INEC has warned that those that buy votes would go to jail from polling units. The newspaper says three persons were killed, and many were injured as APC, and PDP supporters clashed in Osun.

The Guardian reports that Bola Tinubu has pledged to revamp the economy and recharge Lake Chad to fight poverty. The newspaper says INEC, security agents declare that they were ready for the elections.

Daily Trust reports that there is uncertainty as the IGP has suspended the deployment of DIGs, AIGs, and CPs for election duty. The newspaper highlights how political parties have devised strategies to beat the cash crunch during the elections.

Source: Top Stories