Good day, good citizens of Nigeria. Here are headlines from Nigerian Newspapers that may interest you today, Monday, June 27, 2022.
1. Running mate: North-West, North-East fight over slot, I’m still searching, says Tinubu [Punch Newspaper]
There are indications that the northern governors of the All Progressives Congress from the North-West and North-East are divided over the choice of a suitable running mate for the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
This is as the former Lagos State governor on Sunday revealed that he was still searching for his running mate for the 2023 presidential election.
The development is coming in the wake of controversy over Tinubu’s claims that he lost his academic certificates in his submission to the Independent National Electoral Commission.
A party chieftain, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the delay in settling for an acceptable candidate among the governors spurred the party to temporarily opt for a placeholder. Read more.
2. Zamfara State Government has directed residents of the state to obtain guns in order to defend themselves [NewsWireNGR]
The Zamfara State Government has directed residents of the state to obtain guns in order to defend themselves against bandits who appear to be ravaging the state.
The directive was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information Mr. Ibrahim Dosara on Saturday.
According the government, the measure became necessary following the deteriorating security situation in parts of the state. Read more.
3. Picking Atiku as running mate in 1999, mistake of my life — Obasanjo [NewsWireNGR]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has listed his choice of running mate in the 1999 presidential election among the “genuine” mistakes of his life.
The ex-military leader at an event held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State said although it was a mistake, God made him overcome it. Read more.
4. Catholic Priest abducted in Edo State [NewsWireNGR]
ACatholic Priest simply identified as Rev. Father Osia was abducted in Ikabigbo community in Etsako West local government of Edo State, on Sunday morning.
The priest was said to be preparing for Sunday Mass when gunmen stormed his residence and whisked him away. Read more.
5. SERAP sues Buhari over ‘missing N11trn electricity fund’ [NewsWireNGR]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that over N11 trillion meant to provide regular electricity supply since 1999 may have been stolen, mismanaged or diverted into private pockets.” Read more.
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