The PUNCH: As the ministers take the oath of office today, the priority focus of the Federal Government will be on the economy and security, The PUNCH has learnt. Top Presidency sources informed this newspaper on Sunday that appointees would be guided by the eight-point agenda of the President as stated in his election manifesto.
Vanguard: The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has rejected the three-year transition plan proposed by Niger Republic’s military junta. It will be recalled that the coup leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, had at a meeting with ECOWAS delegation, led by General Abadulsalami Abubakar, retd, in Niamey on Saturday, promised the military government would return Niger Republic to democracy in three years
The Guardian: Ripple effects of economic sanctions on Niger Republic are rocking at least seven Nigerian states bordering the south of Niger. In the third week of the political and economic tension, about 8.5 million Nigerians living in border towns and communities have continued to count their losses running into over N40 billion.
The Nation: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last night adjusted the portfolios of four ministers-designate. Those affected are former Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, who will be sworn in as minister of Marine and Blue Economy.
Daily Trust: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected Niger junta’s three-year power transition plan. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musa stated this during an interview with the BBC on Sunday.
