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The Punch reports that gunmen who kidnapped 287 students and teachers from the LEA Primary School and the Government Secondary School, Kuriga, Kaduna state, have demanded N1 billion for their release. The newspaper says 150 judgments by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, have yet to be obeyed or enforced by member countries.

Daily Trust reports that Atiku Bagudu, minister of budget and economic planning, said the national assembly did not break any law with project insertions in the 2024 budget. The newspaper says Port Harcourt refinery will commence operations in two weeks.

The Guardian reports that President Bola Tinubu has written to the senate, seeking repeal of the Access to Higher Education Act 2023, and re-enactment of a new one. The newspaper says internet disruption in many African countries, including Nigeria, has crippled commercial activities on the continent.

The Nation reports that Mohood Lekan Balogun, Olubadan of Ibadanland, has died at 81. The newspaper says organised labour has criticised state governments for not paying wage awards to workers.

THISDAY reports that Abdul Ningi, senator representing Bauchi central, has alleged that the senate is making attempts to arrest him over his allegation of budget padding. The newspaper says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reiterated its determination to end the importation of petrol and other fuels into the country in 2024.