Updates On CSU Deposition On President Tinubu’s Certificates And Other Newspaper Headlines Today

The deposition of Caleb Westberg, the Chicago State University registrar, on the academic records of President Bola Tinubu, is widely reported on the front pages of Nigerian newspapers today, October 5.

The Punch reports that the federal government has promised to convert 10 million premium motor spirit (PMS) vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) in the next 36 months. The newspaper says Abbas Balarabe, a ministerial nominee, slumped during his screening at the national assembly.

Daily Trust says flooding has displaced 563 people in Adamawa. The newspaper reports that the police have declared Owodunni Ibrahim, known as Primeboy, wanted amid an investigation into the death of singer Mohbad.

Daily Sun says gunmen attacked the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) and kidnapped five female students. The newspaper reports that Olukayode Ariwoola, the chief justice of Nigeria, has urged newly appointed judges of the federal high court to shun bias while carrying out their assignments.

The Guardian says crisis looms in Nigerian universities over mass exodus of lecturers. The newspaper reports that Felicia Osaigbovo, a 62-year-old socialite, has bagged 12 years imprisonment for human trafficking in Edo.

Daily Independent says the senate confirmed Balarabe, Jamila Bio Ibrahim and Ayodele Olawande as ministers on Wednesday. The newspaper reports that Will Stevens, US consul to Nigeria, says the spate of military takeovers in Africa are fuelled by refusal of some leaders to relinquish power after decades on the throne.

• Sodiq Yusuf