Nigerian newspapers review: [Nasarawa, Kogi, Benue in grip of terror] Residents reveal routes, transit camps

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with disturbing reports from residents of border communities in Nasarawa State and new security revelations in Kogi which locals describe as an expanding network of forest corridors, transit routes, and temporary camps allegedly used by terrorists and bandits across the North-Central region.

Another headline features the Senate Committee on Public Accounts which has summoned former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, along with ex-Chief Financial Officer Umar Ajia Isa and former NAPIMS Group General Manager, Dr. Bala Wunti, over an alleged N210tn unaccounted for by the company between 2017 and 2023.

Vanguard also reports that the African Democratic Congress accused President Bola Tinubu of prioritising his 2027 re-election over governance, citing budget failures, policy inconsistencies, and rising insecurity under his administration.

Moving to the next paper, The Guardian leads with an analysis on elderly people turning to begging due to neglect, poverty, failed government policies, and weakening family support, highlighting the harsh reality that old age has become a burden rather than a reward.

The Punch’s lead headline states that amid rising Middle East tensions, data from energy marketers shows imported petrol is about N64 cheaper per litre than locally refined fuel.

Lastly, The Nation leads with President Tinubu facilitating the truce expected to unlock major deepwater investment and boost Nigeria’s oil output by about 150,000 barrels per day when operations resume.