The re-appointment of the Central Bank Governor by President Muhammadu Buhari and the meeting of security chiefs dominate the headlines of Nigerian newspapers on Friday.
The Guardian reported that President Buhari has reappointed Mr.Godwin Emefiele, as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and asked the Senate to confirm him.
ThisDay said that the reappointment of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, for a final term of five years by President Muhammadu Buhari, would bring stability to the nation’s financial system.
The Sun said President Buhari has given service chiefs and other heads of security agencies marching orders to end the reign of insecurity across the country.
He ordered them to ensure that Nigerians go to bed with their eyes closed, feeling confident that their security is guaranteed.
The Vanguard said the Buhari met with security chiefs on the security situation in the country and ordered them to redouble their efforts to secure the lives of Nigerians.
The Punch said Peoples Democratic Party has asked the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, to withdraw as a member of the five-man panel of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal.
The Daily Trust reported that the Court of Appeal in Abuja will on Friday deliver judgment in the appeals by former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, challenging the charges of non-declaration of assets against him.
The Nation said the Court of Appeal in Abuja set aside the March 22 majority judgment of the Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal, which sacked Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.
The verdict sparked a huge carnival in Osogbo, the state capital.
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