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The Guardian says the federal government is adamant on fossil fuels despite $13 trillion projected global losses. The newspaper says Adeboye and Kumuyi have defended their use of Twitter in the wake of the suspension.

The Nigerian Tribune reports the comment of envoys that Nigerians must have free access to self-expression following the decision of the federal government to suspend Twitter. Northern Elders Forum asked the federal government to allow south-east secede, if their leaders insist.

The Punch says the police are confused about the mass trial order issued against those using Twitter as prominent Nigerians have defiled the suspension. The World Bank says Nigeria is among the top three countries with electricity deficit, the newspaper reports.

Daily Independent reports that telecommunications companies have lost over 15 million subscribers in five months. The newspaper says Alkali Baba, inspector-general of police, has banned the use of spy number plates and issuance of tint permits.

The federal government said attack on public assets is an act of terrorism, The Nation reports. The newspaper says leaders of Arigidi community in Akoko north-west LGA, Ondo state have shut their markets and shops to honour TB Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations.

Daily Sun reports that “killer herdsmen” invaded the Idere community in Ibarapa central LGA in yet another attack. The newspaper says Miyetti Allah described southern governors as “jokers” over the ban on open grazing.