Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Nigerian Police have confirmed the arrest of two suspected Boko Haram terrorists on a mission to attack former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's residence in Yola, Adamawa State. Jibrilla Mohammed was arrested at the residence and his accomplice, who confessed to being a member of the Boko Haram sect. The terrorists have been working to eliminate Atiku for a long time and may continue until their mission is completed.

BAYELSA state Governor, Douye Diri, has said coastal communities in the state were in danger of being submerged by the Atlantic Ocean. He raised the alarm when he visited Odioama community in Brass local Government Area to assess the devastation from ocean encroachment. He raised the alarm Ocean encroachment. He stated this while addressing the Odioama council of chiefs, elders, youths and women at the community  town hall lamented the effects of costal erosion  on the community and others on the bank of the Atlantic Ocean. Diri s' spokeperson, Daniel Alabrah, in a statement, yesterday, quoted the governor as saying he decided to personally visit the community after sending a team to have a first - hand knowledge of the plight of the people.  diri, who accompanied by speaker of the house of Assembly, Abraham ingobere, senator Nimi Bariga- Amange, commissioners and other government officials, assured that the state government would embrack ona 1.5 kilometre shore protection project in order to check the ocean surge that had submerged about 250 building in the last 10years. On request for a 500 KVA electricity generator, he said solar lights would be provided instead just as he also approved the construction of a National youth service corps members lodge.

Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abass, anointed candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have emerged as presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representationves, respectively. Akpabio defeated Abdulaziz Yari by 63 to 45 votes, while Abass garnered 352 votes. Yari's nomination was deemed unconstitutional by Tahir Mungono, who ruled him out of order. The Deputy Senate President, David Umahi, nominated Jibrin Barau, who was elected unopposed. Akpabio pledged to uphold the Senate's independence and maintain its independence. He emphasized the importance of the 10th assembly for Nigeria and Nigerians, focusing on key priority areas such as oversight, infrastructure, economy, security, and good working relationships with the Executive. He called for a united Senate and emphasized the need for foreign direct investment, empowerment for persons with disabilities, and improved revenue streams. The senate is committed to addressing Nigeria's challenges and ensuring a strong, united government.