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The Punch reports that anger trailed the opposition of northern governors to 2023 power shift to the south. The federal government said it is investigating extortion of in-bound travellers, the newspaper says.

The Nigerian Tribune says northern governors have backed the federal government on the collection of value-added tax. The newspaper reports that a vehicle conveying perishable goods was set ablaze in Enugu.

Daily Independent reports that experts have listed some of the obstacles that will impede the deployment of 5G technology in Nigeria. The newspaper says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) cannot dictate the deployment of technology in elections.

The Nation reports that Ohanaeze is seeking an end to the killings and arson going on in the south-east region of the country. The newspaper says Nigeria is expecting an additional 7.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

The Guardian reports that Zamfara residents are lamenting over the indefinite shutdown of telecommunication services in the state amid rise in bandits activities. The newspaper says gunmen killed three persons and set ablaze vehicles in Anambra state.