Good morning.  Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 

1. Labour Party, NLC Crisis Worsens

* Ajaero’s Claim That NLC Owns LP Not Backed By Electoral Act Or The Constitution-Labour Party
* Accuses NLC Of Parading Militant Arm, Threatens Lawsuit Over Libelous Statement Against Abure
* Focus On negotiating better working condition, welfare for average Nigerian worker-Abure Bombs Ajaero
* NLC Calls For Caretaker Transition Committee To Organise Legitimate, All-Inclusive National Convention

The crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) has continued unabated as the party and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) are engaging each other in a war of words. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/labour-party-nlc-crisis-worsens/

2. Okuama Killings: Senate Declares Support For Military After Service Chiefs’ Briefing

* Lawan Appeals For Information From Community To Aid Arrest Of Perpetrators

Rising from a closed-door meeting between the Senate and Service Chiefs in the wake of the gruesome murders of seventeen military personnel in Okuama, a community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State last week, the Senate Committee on Defence has pledged its support for the military in tackling the security challenges confronting the nation. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/okuama-killings-senate-declares-support-for-military-after-service-chiefs-briefing/

3. Cardoso’s Promise Fulfilled As CBN Clears Valid FX Transactions Backlog

In a fulfillment of a key pledge made by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the apex bank has announced that all valid foreign exchange backlogs have now been settled. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/cardosos-promise-fulfilled-as-cbn-clears-valid-fx-transactions-backlog/

4. Tinubu To Confer National Honours On Slain Soldiers, Promises Befitting Burial

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the slain military personnel in Okuama, a community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, will be conferred with national honours. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/tinubu-to-confer-national-honours-on-slain-soldiers-promises-befitting-burial/

5. FG Unveils Full List, Names Of BDCs Linked With Terrorism Financing

Following the directive of the Federal Government, the Nigerian Sanctions Committee on Monday, March 18, revealed the full identities of 15 entities including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change (BDC) firms that have been sanctioned over alleged terrorism financing. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/fg-unveils-to-sanction-newspaper-publisher-six-bureau-de-change-operators-others-involved-in-terrorism-financing-in-nigeria/

6. National Assembly Passes Student Loan Bill

The National Assembly, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives, has passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024 after one week. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/senate-passes-student-loan-act-2024/

7. Idris Elba, Partners Mo Abudu On ‘Dust To Dreams’

Dust To Dreams, a short film situated in Lagos, is slated to be directed by Hollywood actor Idris Elba in association with Nigerian director Mo Abudu. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/idris-elba-partners-mo-abudu-on-dust-to-dreams/

8. Edo: Court Refuses To Stop Impeachment Move Against Shaibu

The Federal High Court of Abuja's Justice James Omotoso has once again declined to halt the State House of Assembly's purported impeachment of Mr. Phillip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/edo-court-refuses-to-stop-impeachment-move-against-shaibu/

9. Tinubu Increases Salary Of CJN, Supreme Court Judges, Others

The proposal made by President Bola Tinubu to enhance the pay, perks, and other advantages received by judicial officers across the nation has been granted by the House of Representatives. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/tinubu-increases-salary-of-cjn-supreme-court-judges-others/

10. ‘He’s an animal’ – Luis Figo On Most Competitive Footballer

Portugal legend Luis Figo has said that Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo is the most competitive footballer he has ever seen. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/hes-an-animal-luis-figo-on-most-competitive-footballer/