Newspaper Headlines: US consul general reveals why there’s huge backlog of US visa appointments

The Guardian reports that Borno REC says 128, 246 PVCs are uncollected. The newspaper highlights that INEC says some politicians are not comfortable with the new electoral act.

Leadership says oil marketers abandon scheme to break subsidy regime. The newspaper reports that the CBN has mandated banks to lend N500 billion for non-oil exports yearly.

Independent reports that Atiku laments that Abuja is not safe. The newspaper says gunmen attacked the Enugu market, and burnt a police van to enforce sit-at-home order.

The Nation reports that Atiku suffers a setback as a key north-east campaigner dumps PDP for Tinubu. The newspaper highlights senate races to watch in the 2023 elections.

Punch says Buhari okays $350 million vessel fund disbursement. The newspaper reports that the US consul general reveals why there is a huge backlog of visa appointments.

The Sun says Oshiomhole denies incurring debts for his successor, and challenges accusers to publish facts. The newspaper reports that Datti Baba-Ahmed opens up on what Peter Obi and he will do to save Nigeria if elected.

Daily Trust highlights that 9,823 people were unlawfully killed in West Africa in 2021. The newspaper says Atiku promises Abuja mayoral status if elected president in 2023.