Nigerian newspaper headlines today, January 26, 2017.
Guardian
Senators scrutinise 2017 budget, list flaws, commit bill to committees
The 2017 N7.29 trillion budget proposal was subjected to critical scrutiny at the Senate yesterday with senators picking holes in several sectorial allocations.
Thisday
Presidency Says No Cause for Alarm over Buhari’s Health
As the rumour mill went into overdrive over the alleged death of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is on a medical vacation in the United Kingdom, his media aide, Mr. Femi Adesina yesterday said there was no cause for alarm over the health of his boss, the president.
Vanguard
4 killed in botched Borno suicide attacks
After three separate suspected suicide bomb attacks were foiled by the Military in Maiduguri on Tuesday and in the early hours of yesterday, the Borno State Police Command, yesterday, confirmed the killing of four persons.
Punch
Wike Sponsoring Protests To Discredit Fg, Security Agencies –DSS
The Department of State Services has faulted recent protests against its leadership, saying they were sponsored to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies.
Leadership
Nigeria Moves To Reclaim N136bn Transit Cargoes From Benin, Togo, Others
Nigeria is set to reclaim over N136 billion it is losing to neigbouring countries’ ports through diversion of transit cargoes originally meant for Nigerian ports.
The Nation
Buhari’s health: Govt to punish rumour mongers
The Federal Government is investigating sources of “subversive messages” on President Muhammadu Buhari’s health.
Premium Times
Nigeria, three other countries may face famine in 2017 – Report
Due to persistent conflict, severe drought and economic instability, Nigeria and three other countries face a credible risk of famine in 2017, a report has said.