Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Monday morning, March 11

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Monday, Morning, March 11 can be assessed below

1. Building Collapse in Onitsha: A five-storey building under construction collapsed on Basden Street, Fegge, trapping an unknown number of individuals. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday while some construction workers were on the top floor.

2. Folorunsho Alakija’s Marital Split: Folorunsho Alakija, Nigeria’s wealthiest woman, and her husband, Modupe Alakija, have reportedly parted ways after over 30 years of marriage. They no longer reside together in their matrimonial home in Ikoyi, Lagos.

3. Disputed Claims on 2024 Budget: The Presidency refuted claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government is operating two versions of the 2024 budget. The Senator alleged that the National Assembly passed a N25 trillion budget, while the government is implementing N28.7 trillion.

4. Petrol Subsidy Removal Defense: President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, defended the decision to remove the petrol subsidy, citing economic pragmatism. Ngelale stated that the plan was already in motion before Tinubu took office.

5. Drug Trafficking Arrest: Two grandfathers were arrested for drug trafficking as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) discovered illegal drugs hidden in the engine compartment of an interstate commercial bus in Osun state.

6. Benue State’s Anti-Open Grazing Law: The Benue State government reiterated the enforcement of the anti-open grazing law enacted by the previous administration, signaling the commitment to regulating cattle grazing in the state.

7. Nasir El-Rufai’s Ministerial Nomination: Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, shared insights into his father’s sentiments about his recent ministerial nomination by President Bola Tinubu. Nasir El-Rufai initially had no desire for a ministerial position.

8. Nigeria Labour Congress on Minimum Wage: The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, disclosed that the labor union is yet to adopt a specific figure for the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers, clarifying that figures of N500,000 and N700,000 are suggestions from state unions.

9. Fire at Kano Transmission Station: A fire incident at the Dan’agundi Transmission Station in Kano impacted electricity supply to major parts of the city. Two high-performance capacity transformers were affected.

10. Minna Airport Renamed: The government of Niger State announced that the revamped Minna Airport has officially been renamed as Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, ahead of President Tinubu’s planned visit on March 12, 2024.