Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Tuesday morning, March 19

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Tuesday, Morning, March 19 can be assessed below

1. FCT Minister Requests N500 Billion Loan: Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has asked the House of Representatives to approve a N500 billion loan to fund the N1.147 trillion 2024 budget of the territory.

2. Military Raid in Bayelsa and Delta States: Military forces conducted a raid on Igbomotoru 1 & 2 communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, following the killing of 16 soldiers in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

3. Benue Links Nigeria Limited and NDLEA Video: Benue Links Nigeria Limited clarified a circulating video involving one of their drivers and NDLEA officials in Oshogbo, Osun State, showing prohibited substances found aboard their vehicle en route from Lagos to Makurdi, Benue State.

4. Denial of Reprisal by Nigerian Army: The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, denied reports of a reprisal by the Nigerian Army against the Okuama community in the Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, where 16 army personnel were killed.

5. Tinubu’s Support for APC Flagbearer in Edo State: President Bola Tinubu assured full support to the APC flagbearer in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, during a presentation of the party flag at the State House in Abuja.

6. Nigerian Army Warns Okuama Community: The Nigerian Army warned the Okuama community in Delta State to prepare for legal repercussions following the killing of soldiers during a communal clash.

7. Court Orders Binance to Provide Information: A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Binance Holdings Limited to supply detailed information on Nigerian traders on its platform to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

8. Peter Obi Calls for Budget Review: Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), called for a total review of the 2024 Nigerian budget to protect its integrity amidst controversies.

9. Release of Kidnapped Victims in Kaduna: Terrorists released seven out of over 14 people kidnapped in the Dogon Noma-Ungwan Gamo community in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State over the weekend.

10. NLC Supports Demands of SSANU and NASU: The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) urged the Federal Government to meet the demands of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) regarding withheld salaries and alleged unfair treatment.