Inauguration of Buhari, others trend in Nigerian newspapers
APA-Abuja (Nigeria)
The inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors is the trending story in Nigerian newspapers on Thursday.
Nation reported that a vista of hope swept across the land on Wednesday as President Muhammadu Buhari and 29 governors took the oath for a term of four years.
Punch said the inauguration of President Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo for a second term in office took place at the Eagle Square in Abuja on Wednesday amidst tight security.
Many dignitaries that attended the event called on Nigerians to support the President so that the country could make progress.
Vanguard reported also that 28 governors, made lofty promises during their inauguration as they took their oath of office across the country.
Sun said the Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that the state will surmount all hard times confronting her.
He said the challenges were surmountable with the cooperation and support of the people.
ThisDay said tough times await chronic bank debtors as chief executive officers of financial institutions have resolved to create and maintain what they term a ‘Black Book’ for the compilation of details of loan defaulters.
Guardian reported that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has vowed to shut down the South East and South South geo-political zones with its planned sit-at-home protest to mark its “holy day”.
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2019-05-30
