Reports on the reopening of St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state — 10 months after gunmen invaded the church and killed at least 40 worshippers — dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.
The Punch reports that oil marketers have written to the federal government over the proposal to build about 30,000 gas stations to cushion the effects of the proposed petrol subsidy removal. The newspaper says the federal government has made a move to ensure that loan apps will lose their ability to access users’ contacts or pictures from May 31, 2023.The Nation reports that governors have come under criticism over how they spend security votes. The newspaper says Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has asked the judiciary to do justice in the post-election petitions filed by political parties and their candidates.Daily Independent reports that financial analysts said Nigeria’s rising debt profile is one of the impediments to the country’s economic growth. The newspaper says the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised Nigerians to work towards a brighter future for the country.ThisDay reports that Nigerian leaders have advocated for peace and love among the citizens in their respective Easter messages. The newspaper reports that Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, said residents of the state will not be provoked into taking up arms amidst the killings in the state.Nigerian Tribune reports that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may open talks with lawmakers-elect eyeing the leadership positions in the 10th national assembly. The newspaper says traffic chaos looms in the Lekki area of Lagos state as trucks line up to take delivery of their cargoes at the port.