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The Punch says some state governments have rejected the directive of the president that Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, should reclaim grazing routes in states for herders.

The Nigerian Tribune reports that more Nigerians have been pushed into poverty as prices of food soar in many parts of the country. The newspaper says Amnesty International, SERAP, and 69 other civil society organisations asked Buhari to reverse the ban on Twitter.

The Guardian says Twitter and Facebook are undecided about the decision of the federal government to license social media platforms. The newspaper reports that experts have warned that 95 percent of donor blood units used in Nigeria are “unsafe”.

The Nation says “highly-placed government source” said the federal government is considering sending a bill to the national assembly that would allow wives of the late MKO Abiola and Babagana Kingibe get pensions. Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, said the military has no excuse in the war against insurgency after N800 billion supplementary budget for defence.

Daily Sun reports that the plan to reopen the grazing routes has caused outrage among socio-cultural groups in the country. The newspaper says face-off is imminent in the senate over Buhari’s fresh loan request.

Daily Independent reports that the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in a report said corruption under the Buhari’s government is fuelling insecurity. The newspaper explains why Nigerian airlines cannot benefit from bilateral air service agreements.