Politics
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 16 May, 2021
Good morning Nigeria, welcome to The Publisher Nigeria roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today Sunday, 16 May 2021.
1. President Buhari Jets Out Of Nigeria For France
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to jet out of Nigeria for France on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
The President will be in France on a four-day official visit to attend African Finance Summit which would focus on reviewing the African economy, following shocks from the Coronavirus pandemic, and getting relief, especially from the increased debt burden on countries.
The summit is to be hosted by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and would be attended by major stakeholders in the global finance world as well as other heads of government.
The publisher understands Buhari will be accompanied on the trip by some Ministers and intelligence/security chiefs.
2. Boko Haram Dares Nigerian Army, Holds Eid-el-Fitr Prayer Openly [Photos]
A faction of Boko Haram backed by the Islamic State (IS), the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has released photographs of terrorists observing Eid-el-Fitr prayers at different locations in Nigeria territory.
The Publisher reports that Eid-el-Fitr was celebrated by most Muslim faithful across the globe on May 13.
The insurgents formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād were seen in photographs obtained by SaharaReporters in about four groups praying together in open fields.
3. Boko Haram: Army Recalls Soldiers From Study Leave
The Nigerian Army has reportedly recalled all its officers currently on study leave in civil institutions across the country.
A leaked memo by the Nigerian Army Headquarters, Department of Army Training, Abuja, dated May 11, said that the decision was taken to tackle the intensified insurgency in the North.
The Publisher reports that the memo was signed by Brigadier General I. A Ajose on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, and titled, ‘Exemption of Ex Boys (NMS) from Personnel Affected by Directive on Suspension of NA Sponsorship to Civil Institutions.’
The memo was referenced AHQ DA/G7/230/164 and addressed to the Ministry of Defence, Office of the National Security Adviser, Defence Headquarters, and Nigerian Defence Academy.
4. Sunday Igboho Storm Osogbo For Yoruba Nation Rally
Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday stormed the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, the Osun State capital, to demand Oduduwa Republic.
Igboho while speaking at the rally called for the release of operatives of the Oodua Peoples Congress who were detained for arresting notorious Fulani herder, Iskilu Wakili, in the Ibarapa area of Oyo State.
Security agencies were present at the venue of the rally, including operatives of the Amotekun corps.
Igboho in his statement said there will be no election in Yoruba land in 2023.
5. Buhari Asks Imams, Oyedepo, Mbaka, Others To Help Fight Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked religious leaders of all faiths like Father Ejike Mbaka, David Oyedepo amongst others to unite and support the fight against terrorism.
Buhari made the call in a statement titled ‘President Buhari urges spiritual leaders to mobilise people of all faiths to fight crimes.’
According to his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President made this call while speaking on the telephone with the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar lll.
Buhari called on religious leaders to help fight against kidnapping, banditry, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
