Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Sunday morning, March 10

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

1. Tragic Burial of Dr. Herbert Wigwe and Family: The CEO of Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and son, was laid to rest in his hometown in Isiokpo, Rivers State. The burial followed a poignant funeral service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

2. Notable Dignitaries Attend Funeral: Governors Siminalayi Fubara, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Douye Diri, along with figures like Aliko Dangote, Chibuike Amaechi, Peter Obi, and Bukola Saraki, were present at the burial ceremony.

3. Kidnapping of Tsangaya Students in Sokoto: An unspecified number of Tsangaya students were kidnapped from Gidan Bakuso in Sokoto State. The proprietor of the school reported that 15 students are currently unaccounted for.

4. Federal Government Directs Health Workers to Resign Before Immigrating: The Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa, announced that the Federal Government has directed health workers emigrating abroad to resign from their appointments before leaving the country.

5. Rescue Operation in Anambra: A combined team of the Nigerian Police and a Vigilante group rescued four persons abducted in Anambra State during a shootout with suspects along Amagu Awgbu Road in Orumba North Local Government Area.

6. Sultan of Sokoto Announces Ramadan: HRH Muhammad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, called on Muslims to watch for the new moon on Sunday, marking the beginning of Ramadan.

7. Police Rescue Pregnant Women and Children in Abia State: The Abia Police Command rescued 16 pregnant women and eight children from a baby factory in Aba, Abia State.

8. Accusations Against NLC President Joe Ajaero: Former National Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Isa Tijjani, accused Joe Ajaero of deviating from his role of protecting citizens’ rights and attempting to plunge the country into economic and political crisis through excessive strike actions.

9. Governor Fubara’s Pledge to Support Wigwe University: Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State pledged support for Wigwe University as part of efforts to immortalize the late Access Bank CEO.

10. Northern Senators Forum to Engage Tinubu on Budget Padding: The Northern Senators Forum expressed its intention to engage President Bola Tinubu regarding the alleged discovery of N3 trillion padding in the 2024 budget. Vice President Kashim Shettima also met with representatives of abducted students’ families in Kaduna State.