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The Punch reports that some loyalists of Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, have called for the replacement of Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta, as the running mate of Atiku Abubakar, standard-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the 2023 presidential election. The newspaper says the number of adult Nigerians with bank accounts has increased to 45%, according to the World Bank.

The Nation reports that the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says it has recovered N1.4 trillion from debtors. The newspaper says the Independent Corrupt Practices and other-Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will begin the prosecution of some directors of federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) indicted in a ‘7000 ghost workers’ racket.

Daily Trust reports that 30 people died in road accidents in Ogun, Kogi and Yobe at the weekend. The newspaper says the federal government has revoked the training deal for ex-Niger Delta agitators over contractual breach.

Daily Independent reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted N4.5 billion worth of heroin hidden inside baby food in Lagos airport. The newspaper also reports that a man sets wife, children and house on fire in Kwara state.

The Guardian reports that Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential standard bearer of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), said the south-east is not ready to produce a president of the country. The newspaper says former President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have called on Christians to continue to pray for peace and unity in Nigeria ahead of the 2023 general elections.