THE over 3,000 suspended civil servants in Delta State, yesterday, said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa will re-absorb them once the committee set up by the state government to screen their appointment finishes its work, saying the committee had reached out to them to come forward for screening.

ThisDay

Dogara Warns against Imposition of Leadership on Ninth N’Assembly

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has warned against imposition of presiding officers on the ninth National Assembly due for inauguration in June.

The Sun

Why Chukwu’s sickness was concealed –Owumi

Facts have emerged on why the failing health condition of former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu was not public knowledge until recently.

Guardian

Passengers flee as fire razes section of Imo airport

A section of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, was yesterday razed by fire, forcing passengers to flee for safety.The cause of the inferno, which lasted for over 30 minutes, was not immediately ascertained, but The Guardian learnt that the fire started around 2:00 p.m. at the arrival section of the airport, which was under renovation.

Daily Trust

Nigerians should judge us by performance in 2023 — APC

The National Publicity Secretary of the ruling APC, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has asked Nigerians to pass judgement in 2023 based on the party’s performance.

Daily Times

Leadership

157 B’Haram Inmates Embrace Western Education

The leadership of the Nigerian Prisons Service has revealed that no fewer than 157 inmates serving various jail terms for violent extremism in the country have largely indicated interest in Western Education and vocational studies.

The Nation

Imo governor-elect bans issuance of land titles, CofO

Imo State Governor-elect Emeka Ihedioha has directed civil servants, especially those serving at the Ministry of Lands, to stop the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) and other land titles forthwith.