Nigerian Newspapers Headlines: Latest News Updates from Nigeria Monday, 8th May 2023
Hello and welcome to today’s ThisNigeria roundup of the latest newspaper headlines in Nigeria. It’s Monday, the 8th of May, 2023, and we’ve compiled the top stories making the rounds across the country for your convenience.
Read Latest News Updates from Nigeria Monday, 8th May 2023
PHOTOS: 68 medical doctors, others escape death as Max Air crash-lands at Abuja Airport
A Max Air aircraft Boeing 737 conveying 68 medical doctors and other passengers made an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after losing two tires.
The airplane, which managed to land on the runway, rendered the runway closed for operations due to the emergency. Read More…
Why many Nigerians find it difficult to access affordable, quality healthcare- FG
The Federal Government over the weekend said low insurance penetration and inadequate infrastructure are some of the challenges that have made it difficult for many Nigerians to access affordable and quality healthcare services. Read More…
Senate Presidency: Tinubu planning to marginalise Igbo, S’ East senators allege
The race for the 10th Senate Presidency took a dangerous dimension yesterday with the South-East senators-elect caucus passing a resolution to reject the zoning of the office to the South-South geopolitical zone. Read More…
FG’s TSA frustrating varsity autonomy- NAAT
The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) over the weekend accused the federal government of frustrating the University autonomy with the introduction of the Single Treasury Account (TSA). Read More…
Police arrest dispatch rider, accomplice for stealing motorcycle in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a dispatch rider and his accomplice for allegedly stealing a motorcycle belonging to a Lagos-based logistics company. Read More…
NDLEA intercepts skunk, Indian hemp in Lagos, Ogun
NDLEA has intercepted various illicit drugs ranging from Skunk and Indian hemp in Lagos and Ogun.
Its spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi stated on Sunday in Abuja that NDLEA operatives intercepted a Toyota Sienna vehicle driven by one Mukaila Idowu, conveying 88.3kg skunk at Otedola Bridge, Ikeja area of Lagos. Read More…
Sudan crisis: 834 Nigerians arrive Abuja, says FG
A total of 834 Nigerians stranded in conflict-ridden Sudan, on Sunday arrived the pilgrims terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Read More…
That concludes today’s roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper headlines. For more news from Nigeria, be sure to check out ThisNigeria. We’ll be back tomorrow with more updates.
