Reports on the dismissal of the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the presidential ticket of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima dominated the cover pages of Nigerian
The Punch reports that all is now set for the May 29 inauguration as the supreme court has dismissed the suit seeking to nullify the ticket that produced President-elect Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, vice president-elect, in the 2023 presidential election. The newspaper says the presidency said ministers will not be allowed to leave office with their official vehicles.
The Nation reports that Tinubu said the planned removal of petrol subsidy and multiple exchange rates may pose initial challenges for his administration. The newspaper says Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, bypassed regulatory procedures in acquiring the aeroplane packaged for the unveiling of Nigeria Air.
Daily Trust reports that access to free education and security topped requests from children to the incoming administration of Tinubu. The newspaper says Abba Kabir Yusuf, the governor-elect of Kano, has invited Muhammadu Sanusi II, former Emir of Kano, to his inauguration. The Guardian reports that Buhari directed Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and all outgoing officials to declare their assets. The newspaper says there is rising tension in the Tamazo community of Bayelsa state as a lingering leadership tussle could disrupt the operations of six oil companies in the area.
Daily Sun reports that Aisha Buhari, the first lady, said her husband achieved 50 percent of his campaign promises to Nigerians. The newspaper reports that lobbyists and other politicians have besieged Abuja, the country’s capital, ahead of Monday’s inauguration.
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