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Newspaper Headlines: States delay sharing of palliatives | FG to spend N8.6bn on ministers in four years

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August 23, 2023
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Reports on the suspension of Niger Republic by the African Union (AU), and the distribution of petrol subsidy palliatives, dominate the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.

The Punch reports that Nigerians have expressed anger over the delay in the distribution of palliatives by the state governors. The newspaper says federal, state and local governments shared N966.11 billion revenue in July 2023.


The Nation says the arrival of Wagner mercenary group in Mali has introduced a new twist to the crisis in Niger Republic. The newspaper reports that Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former minister of petroleum resources, has been charged to court in the United Kingdom over bribery allegations.


Daily Trust reports that over N8.6 billion will be spent on the 45 ministers appointed by President Bola Tinubu. The newspaper says the African Union (AU) has suspended Niger Republic until constitutional order is restored to the country.


The Guardian reports that the federal government has ignored the debts owed by operators of leased port terminals and has proceeded to renew the agreements. The newspaper says Tinubu has directed Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, the director-general and chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), to commence a 90-day pre-retirement leave.


Nigerian Tribune reports that David Umahi, minister of works, has directed the stoppage of work on Gada Biyu bridge. The newspaper says Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has asked directors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to seek redeployment if they do not have the capacity to deliver on their schedules.

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