Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 18th March

Vanguard

Robbers invade NYSC lodge in Delta, shoot 3

THREE National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members serving at Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, are currently in critical condition after gunmen attacked them when they were returning to their lodge at Isiokolo.

Thisday

Air Peace to Operate Direct Flights to India

There are indications that Nigeria’s biggest airline, Air Peace may begin direct flights to India from Lagos.

The Sun

House speakership: Group drums support for Odebunmi

Ahead of the inauguration of the Ninth National Assembly, a group, Equity Support Team (EST), has called on the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and other stakeholders of the party to consider Segun Odebunmi for House of Representatives’ speaker.

Leadership

Prosecute Perpetrators Of Election Violence

The Nigerian Electoral Offences Commission Bill was passed by the House of Representatives in 2018.

Daily Trust

Okorocha: Ihedioha can probe me after May 29, not now

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has told his would-successor, Emeka Ihedioha, to wait till he has taken over on May 29 before embarking on any investigation into the activities of his administration.

The Nation

APC, PDP claim victory in Benue, Kano, Bauchi, others

The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership has spoken on the governorship and Houses of Assembly elections, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)of working with the opposition Peoples Democratic party (PDP) to deny it its victory in some states.

Tribune

9th NASS: Battle For Senate Presidency, House Speaker Hots Up, APC Hopefuls Lobby PDP Lawmakers

The main contenders for presiding officer positions in the incoming 9th National Assembly have kick started a bi-partisan campaign model, even ahead of the expected zoning arrangement to be announced by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).