Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday morning, March 6

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday, Morning, March 6 can be assessed below

1. APC Chairman in Ekiti State Passes Away: The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Paul Omotosho, has died after a brief illness. The politician was actively engaged in political activities shortly before his demise.

2. Troops Eliminate Suspected Armed Herdsmen in Benue: Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) troops successfully neutralized three suspected armed herdsmen who attacked them in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State.

3. UAE Resumes Visa Services for Nigerians: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the two-year visa ban on Nigerians, allowing the resumption of visa services for those wishing to visit the country.

4. Tinubu Directs Customs to Sell Seized Food to Vulnerable Nigerians: President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Nigeria Customs Service to sell seized food products to vulnerable Nigerians, aiming to alleviate hardship and hunger in the country.

5. Presidency Denies Reports of UAE Visa Ban Lift: Contrary to earlier reports, the Presidency has refuted claims that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the ban on visa services for Nigerians.

6. Reps Summon Ministers Over Alleged Port Infrastructure Fraud: The House of Representatives has called on the Ministers of Blue Economy and Transportation to address allegations of fraudulent port infrastructure concessions.

7. Military Denies Plot to Overthrow Government: The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has dismissed reports of a military plot to overthrow the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration, reaffirming the military’s commitment to defending Nigeria’s democracy.

8. Tinubu Acknowledges Challenges, Asserts Economy Not Distressed: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has admitted to challenges faced by Nigerians but emphasized that the country’s economy is not distressed, expressing confidence in ongoing efforts to overcome current difficulties.

9. Peter Obi Criticizes Grain Donations from Ukraine: Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has questioned Nigeria’s acceptance of grain donations from Ukraine, suggesting that economic mismanagement and widespread hunger led to the decision.

10. Over 40 Million Unlinked SIMs Face Communication Restrictions: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reveals that over 40 million telephone lines without linked National Identification Numbers (NIN) will soon face communication restrictions, barring them from receiving and making calls if not addressed within 180 days.