Nigerian Newspapers: 5 Things You Need To Know This Monday Morning

Nigerian Newspapers: 5 things you need to know this Monday morning

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iexclusive News Nigeria brings to you today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers

1. The Federal Government has commissioned two mobile control towers worth N1.7 billion to boost flight safety. Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika, speaking at the commissioning in Lagos, said the towers procured by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) could be deployed for emergency services..

2. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said he would not hesitate to give land to any Fulani man who intends to do livestock business through ranching. Speaking in Abuja at the 72nd birthday of Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, former Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico, Ortom dismissed the insinuation that he is on a war path with Fulanis.

3. Former Anambra South Senator, Andy Uba, has been declared winner of the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State. Ubah emerged winner in the primary election contested by 13 other aspirants.

4. Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets bombarded Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province members (ISWAP) at the Lake Chad axis. NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet confirmed the operation.

5. There was jubilation in Delta State yesterday over the killing of a notorious armed robbery suspect, popularly known as FOWLBOY by the police operative. The suspect had been terrorizing residents of the area and its environs. The Delta State Police Command, led by CP Ari Muhammed Ali, confirmed the report.