Nigerian newspaper headlines today: February 6

Nigerian newspaper headlines February 6, 2017.

Punch

PDP Asks Buhari To Declare Health Status As President Extends Vacation

President Muhammadu Buhari is sick, but not terminally ill, The PUNCH gathered on Sunday.

Guardian

Heavy police deployment as protesters gather at National Stadium

The police on Monday took over strategic locations in Lagos metropolis in readiness for the anti-government protest initially planned by popular musician Tuface Idibia alias 2baba.

Vanguard

Akeredolu meets Mimiko over Ondo Assembly crisis

Desirous of a  seamless transition on November 24, the Ondo State governor-elect, Rotimi. Akeredolu, SAN, has led some chieftains of his All Progressives Congress, APC to meet with Governor Olusegun Mimiko on the protracted crisis in the House of Assembly.

The Nation

Aregbesola’s intervention in education second to none – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC on Friday commended the government of Osun for boosting education system through the introduction of an innovative technological device.

Thisday

Ibori Meets with Okowa, Uduaghan, Others

A new phase of politics in Delta State and the Niger Delta region as whole may be unfolding as the former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori yesterday held closed-door meetings with several politicians from within and outside Delta State.

Premium Times

Nigerians hold anti-government protests — LIVE UPDATES

A protest to demand good governance and an urgent explanation for the country’s economic downturn kicks off today simultaneously in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other major cities across the country.

The Sun

9 killed as Ebonyi, Cross River communities renew hostilities

Nine persons have been reportedly killed in a renewed violence between Azuofida-Edda and Ogurude communities of Ebonyi and Cross River states respectively.

Leadership

Sultan Advocates Regulation Of Social Media

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammed Saad Abubakar III, has called for the regulation of social media usage by the youths, saying the medium was being used to fuel conflicts around the world.