Nigerian newspapers review: Politicians disagree on why opposition is crumbling
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the continuation of its look into the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, documenting the disagreement among politicians on the reasons for the fall of the opposition.
Another headline has the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) blaming the Federal Ministry of Power and the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for persistent grid collapse.
In another report, the Federal Government alerts Nigerians on the outbreak of Anthrax in Zamfara.
Moving to other Nigerian newspapers, The Guardian leads with a story about more than 7 million customers on estimated electricity billing despite N1.5 trillion intervention and free supply.
The Punch’s top story is on Amotekun’s mobilisation of 2,000 personnel to comb forests in the South West following reports of the influx of bandits in the region.
Finally, The Nation leads with a report on Ogoni leaders and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s visit to President Bola Tinubu.