In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Tuesday 08 October, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.

Rivers’ crisis escalates – Daily Trust

The political crisis in Rivers State yesterday escalated with armed thugs attacking and setting fire to council secretariats in four local government areas (LGAs) of the state.

The attacks came just hours after police officers withdrew from the locations, following the swearing in of the newly elected local council chairmen in the state.

The recent escalation of violence in Rivers State underscores the urgent need for swift and decisive action from both security agencies and political stakeholders to restore peace.

We call on the state government, to ensure the safety of citizens, and uphold democratic processes by swiftly investigating and prosecuting those responsible for this unrest.

Anti-graft war won’t be won by technicalities, declares Tinubu  – The Guardian 

President Bola Tinubu has identified frivolous appeals, alleged intimidation of judges by lawyers and judgments delivered on grounds of technicalities as some of the major challenges impeding the fight against corruption in Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu must take decisive action to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight by ensuring that his administration empowers judicial reforms, enforces stricter penalties for frivolous appeals, and fosters transparency across all levels of governance.

FG lists seven states for Mpox vaccination– Punch

In a proactive response to the current Monkeypox outbreak in the country, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency announced that Bayelsa and Rivers states will be the first to initiate Mpox vaccination exercise aimed at curbing the spread of the virus.

We urge all citizens, especially those in Bayelsa and Rivers states, to take advantage of the Mpox vaccination exercise initiated by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to protect themselves and their communities.