Newspaper Headlines: Malami files application for DCP Kyari’s extradition to US

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Newspaper Headlines: Malami files application for DCP Kyari’s extradition to US

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March 3, 2022

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The persistent petrol scarcity across the country and the attendant long queues at filling stations dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.

The Nation says Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, has filed an application at a federal high court in Abuja for the extradition of Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police, to the US. The newspaper says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently battling crisis over the zoning of its national executive positions.

The Punch reports that Nigeria and 140 other countries voted in support of immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine at the United Nations general assembly. The newspaper says women have kicked against the rejection of all gender bills by the national assembly in the constitution amendment process.

Daily Independent reports that the federal government has budgeted $8.5 million to evacuate Nigerians who have left Ukraine for other parts of Europe amid the ongoing war. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said Nigeria is currently governed by “myopic” leaders, the newspaper says.

The Guardian says stakeholders have warned that university education is sinking in Nigeria over the recurring strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The newspaper reports that the federal government has approved N3.5 billion for aviation equipment in Lagos, Abuja and Kaduna.

Daily Trust says the persistent petrol scarcity across the country is affecting airlines as passengers suffer delays and cancellations. The newspaper reports that families of detained bureau de change operators protested in Kano.

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