Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji died aged 93 at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, palace spokesman said. President Muhammadu Buhari, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde have expressed grief over the late monarch's death. Barring any unforeseen development, Dr. Lekan Balogun, who turns 80 this year, will be the youngest Olubadan in recent history. President urges discretion in selection of new monarch as odds favour Balogun. President Muhammadu Buhari, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, have expressed grief over the death of the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Chiefs, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji.A statement issued, yesterday, by the palace spokesman, Adeola Oloko, confirmed that Oba Adetunji died aged 93 at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.The late monarch ascended the throne in March 2016, after the death of his predecessor, Oba Samuel Odulana, who died at 101. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed sadness over the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Adetunji. The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has commiserated with the Oduduwa race worldwide, over the passing of the monarch. Oyo State Governor Abiola Makinde has described the late king as an "exemplary royalty, a great leader and an exemplary royal father".

Nigeria is witnessing a surge in protests against the high cost of living, reminiscent of the 2011 #OccupyNigeria protest against petrol subsidy removal and the 2020 #EndSARS protest against police brutality. A fresh protest broke out in Suleja, Niger and Kogi State, following the arrest of 25 protesters. The protesters stormed the streets of Minna, the Niger State capital, and carried placards stating that leadership is about improving the life of the masses, no food, we are dying of hunger, and Nigerians are suffering. The Niger State Police Command clamped down on the protesters, including the initiator of the protest, Aisha Jibrin. The protest forced President Bola Tinubu to order a food intervention to check the food shortage in the country. Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore called for the immediate release of the women allegedly arrested for initiating the recent food price protest in Niger State, stating that the protest was heroic.

President Muhammadu Buhari has given his best for the country and expects Nigerians to acknowledge the same after he leaves office. He plans to take a well-deserved rest after leaving office in 17 months and is looking forward to his exit from office, saying age is telling on him from working long hours every day. He also said no person accused of corruption can go scot-free even if they join his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Many Nigerians believe that opposition politicians accused of corruption or on trial for corruption join the APC to avoid being punished. President Buhari argued that corruption is a continuous problem in developing countries, and urged the people to live within their means. He also wanted the people to be given the freedom of choice through direct, indirect and consensus channels. He urged members of the APC to put the party in order ahead of its convention to prevent the opposition from taking over the government.

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that he will not interfere in the 2023 Presidential election, expressing his willingness to accept anyone elected by Nigerians. He also admitted to having a favourite candidate among presidential aspirants, but declined to mention his name. He described the PDP as a "failure" and said his government has done its best to maintain security and stop importation of rice and other food items. President Buhari expressed his willingness to sign the amended Electoral Bill he vetoed and returned to the National Assembly if there are choices for political parties to elect their candidates. He also expressed his reservation to the establishment of state police and called on the agitators to define their definition of restructuring. He also urged Nigerians to return to farming to stop importation and provide jobs for the youths.

President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his opposition to state governments having their own police in an interview with Channels Television. He argued that state policing is not an option due to the propensity for governors to abuse their powers. However, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Iyorchia Ayu has accused President Buhari of being comfortable with the state of insecurity in the country, suggesting that the situation may not be about to change. Ayu criticised President Buhari for pushing the blame for the incessant killing of farmers by terrorists on locals along grazing routes. He argued that a security system that feeds on local intelligence and nuances is the best way to go, and urged Nigerians not to relent as hope is alive.

Former Lagos State governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his aspiration to contest the 2023 Presidential election. Tinubu informed Buhari of his aspiration, which the President reportedly asked him to go ahead. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, was also informed of Tinubu's aspiration. Tinubu and Osinbajo met in Azare, Bauchi State, for the Minister of Education's daughter's wedding. Osinbajo served as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General in Tinubu's eight-year administration. Tinubu and Osinbajo met in October last year, and Osinbajo has always insisted that the APC leader has never told him he wanted to contest the 2023 election. The United Nigeria Ambassadors (UNA) has explained why the Southeast geopolitical zone will support the emergence of Osinbajo as the country's next president. The United Nations Ambassadors (UNA) has also called on Osinbajo to contest the 2023 presidential election, stating that nobody from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could match his candidacy.