In today’s Nigerian newspapers’ review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with angry reactions over the National Assembly’s approval of a state of emergency declaration in Rivers State with voice vote rather than the constitutional demand of a two-thirds majority.
Also, one headline has the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, saying the allegation that the USAID supports Boko Haram is unproven.
In sports, the captain of the Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, tells Nigerians to expect “rugged and physical display” from the team in the World Cup qualifier against Rwanda.
Switching to other Nigerian newspapers, The Guardian’s lead story examines how politics and corrupt processes taint traditional institutions and royal stools.
The Punch’s biggest headline has the National Assembly backing Tinubu’s emergency declaration as Fubara counters the president’s allegations.
Lastly, The Nation leads with the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, assuming office and warning against sabotage and disorder.
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