Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Saturday morning, March 9

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday, Morning, March 9 can be assessed below

1. The remains of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son have been repatriated to Nigeria, arriving at the Port Harcourt International Airport from the United States on Friday.

2. A retired military official and 15 others were reportedly victims of an attack in Wandor, Mbaikyor community, Benue State, believed to be carried out by suspected armed herdsmen. The assailants destroyed over 50 houses and farmlands across 11 settlements during the assault.

3. Anthony Joshua secured a second-round knockout win over Cameroonian boxer Francis Ngannou in the main event of the “Knockout Chaos” card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking his fourth consecutive victory.

4. The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of the recently enacted Expatriate Employment Levy by the Federal Ministry of Interior, as administered by the Nigerian Immigration Service.

5. The late Herbert Wigwe’s burial is scheduled for today in his hometown, Omueke, Rivers State, with the remains arriving at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Friday.

6. The Nigeria Police, Abia Command, rescued 16 pregnant women and eight children at a baby factory in Aba, Abia State.

7. Five police officers were killed in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, around 5 am at Ebyia bridge, along Hilltop/Nwoke road.

8. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has tentatively set March 11 and March 12, 2024, as the commencement dates for the annual Ramadan fast, pending the sighting of the moon after sunset on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

9. Reality star Tacha clarified that she has never been in a romantic relationship with a married man, dismissing accusations without evidence.

10. The Police Command in Lagos State confirmed the unfortunate death of an 80-year-old man who allegedly committed suicide at Imota area of the state.