Naturenex looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Monday, 4th November 2024.
The PUNCH: The governors of Bauchi and Kano States and the Arewa Consultative Forum have demanded the release of the minors facing trial for treason in the Abuja Federal High Court. Already, Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice to take steps toward securing the release of the minors arrested for allegedly demanding regime change while participating in the #Endbad governance protests in Kano and Kaduna between August 1 to 10.
Vanguard: Against the backdrop of the need for more foreign currency inflow to moderate pressures on exchange rate, rising cost of goods and services as well as high interest rates have combined to dampen the productive capacity of exporters resulting in weak growth of Non-oil exports, NOEs.
ThisDay: Tens of millions of US citizens will be going to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday) for the country’s tightly contested presidential election, a two-horse race between Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump. Over 70 million Americans have already cast their votes, in what would be one of the most consequential elections in recent US history.
Daily Trust: Families of detained teenagers, including 28 minors accused of joining #Endhungerprotest in Kano and Kaduna states, have cried out for justice. Parents and relations, who spoke to our correspondents, said that their children were innocent of the alleged treason, asking the authorities to facilitate their release.
