In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Thursday, 05 September, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
Petrol Price Hike: PDP, Labour Unions, Afenifere, CSOs Fume, Lambast FG – ThisDay
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and some civil society organisations (CSOs), yesterday, expressed outrage at the recent hike in petrol prices, lamenting that the federal government is inflicting further hardship on Nigerians.
We call on the Tinubu-led government to take immediate action and embark on comprehensive economic reform to address the escalating crisis.
NEC fears poor harvest as flooding kills 205 – Punch
The National Economic Council has expressed skepticism about a bumper agricultural harvest due to the widespread flooding affecting many states in Nigeria.
State governments must urgently implement flood mitigation measures and support affected farmers to prevent a worsening food crisis.
Fresh attacks claim lives in Plateau communities – Vanguard
Fresh attacks, Tuesday night in the Daffo and Kwatas communities of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State have claimed no fewer than seven lives, sources said.
Security agencies need to take urgent action to restore peace and protect lives in the Daffo and Kwatas communities of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, following the recent attacks, and also apprehend perpetrators.
State police: NEC urges 4 states, FCT to submit report – Daily Trust
The National Economic Council (NEC) has issued a six-day deadline for Kwara, Sokoto, Adamawa, Kebbi, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to submit their reports on the proposed establishment of state police.
With the NEC’s six-day deadline fast approaching, Kwara, Sokoto, Adamawa, Kebbi and the FCT must take swift action and submit their reports on the establishment of state police to drive progress on this critical security reform.
