Today’s major Nigerian newspapers are buzzing with critical issues shaping the country.
Vanguard takes the lead with a deep dive into how the lack of advanced surveillance technology has made it easier for criminals and terrorists to operate unchecked.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is voicing concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills currently under review at the National Assembly.
In another headline-grabbing development, renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) is gearing up for a legal showdown. He plans to challenge his past detention and prosecution, following former military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.)’s admission that the late Moshood Abiola indeed won the annulled June 12, 1993, election.
Over at The Guardian, former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-INEC chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega are calling out flaws in Nigeria’s electoral system, exposing loopholes that have long plagued the country’s democracy.
The Punch echoes this concern, spotlighting Jonathan’s criticism of the electoral process and why INEC’s vote counts may never be truly accurate.
Rounding up today’s top headlines, The Nation reports that Nigeria’s GDP has surged to 3.8%, driven largely by the growth of the services and petroleum refining sectors.
These headlines highlight pressing national issues, from security lapses and economic shifts to electoral integrity—conversations Nigerians can’t afford to ignore.
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