Headline: “Sunday Morning Briefing: Key Insights from Nigerian Newspapers”

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers:

1. On Saturday, Vice-President Kashim Shettima emphasized that Nigeria’s multicultural diversity should be regarded as a source of strength rather than division. He made this statement during the 37th edition celebration of the Akesan day at Christ Apostolic Grammar School in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State.
2. The Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal in Lokoja granted Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) access to materials and documents used in the November 11 gubernatorial election, as part of the governorship election petition.
3. Governors from the North-East gathered in Yola, Adamawa State, for a meeting to address challenges in the region. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno, the forum chairman, stressed the need for collaborative efforts to overcome the region’s challenges.
4. Baze University in Abuja, reportedly owned by the running mate of Peter Obi (Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate), Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, has been barred by the Council of Legal Education from admitting students into its Law Faculty for the next five years. This decision is based on the university’s alleged consistent abuse of its admission quota for law students.
5. Hamas fighters released a second group of 13 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, marking the first release of someone taken during their assault on a music festival.
6. Terrorists, led by kingpin Damina, attacked villages in Zamfara State, kidnapping over 100 villagers. In Taraba State, suspected bandits killed 11 people. The terrorists targeted Mutunji community, killing one and abducting victims, including women and children.
7. Troops of Operation Haderin Daji in the Northwest zone neutralized suspected terrorists in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. The troops also rescued kidnapped hostages in Faskari and Batsari Local Government Areas.
8. The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai killed a top Boko Haram terrorists’ leader, Abu Asad, and numerous others in air strikes on their stronghold in Tagoshe on the Mandara Mountains in Borno.
9. Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, expressed optimism about getting justice at the Supreme Court despite the Appeal Court’s decision to sack him. He appealed to the people to remain steadfast and pray for the success of his administration.
10. A fatal accident involving a tanker claimed the life of an unidentified boy at Oke, inward the Gbagada axis of Lagos on Saturday. The tanker driver was rescued by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), as reported by the LASTMA Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq, on Saturday.