Newspaper Headlines: Manufacturers warn of job losses over persistent energy crisis
The violent attacks in Kaduna and Zamfara communities, which have claimed the lives of over 60 persons, dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.
The Punch reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening panel has invited all aspirants vying for the party offices at the national and zonal levels to its screening, today. The newspaper says the federal government has scrapped the pre-departure PCR COVID-19 test for fully-vaccinated travellers, effective from April 4.
The Nation reports that south-south governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have demanded the party’s presidential ticket be zoned to the region. The newspaper says 23 people were killed and several houses burnt in an attack by gunmen on Kaduna communities.
The Nigerian Tribune says a court sacked 20 Cross River lawmakers who defected to the APC from the PDP. The newspaper reports that Anambra traditional rulers condemned the poor treatment of Willie Obiano, immediate past governor of Anambra, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Daily Independent says President Muhammadu Buhari has deployed more security operatives to Imo over the rising insecurity in the state. The newspaper reports that the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned of looming job losses over the persistent energy crisis.
The Guardian says Buhari and governors are set to meet over consensus arrangement for the March 26 APC national convention. The newspaper reports that the president is expected to inaugurate a new terminal at the Lagos international airport, today.
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