The leadership crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the inauguration of state executives dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.
The Punch reports that the APC is set to inaugurate its state chairmen and factions loyal to some party bigwigs may lose out. The newspaper says the federal government has requested $600 million from the World Bank to fight erosion in northern states.
The Nation reports that the senate has asked the service chiefs to deploy fighter jets to flush out bandits. The newspaper says the federal executive council (FEC) has approved $328.87 million for rail consultancy services.
Daily Independent says President Muhammadu Buhari has assured residents of north-east that they will experience peace in the coming months. The newspaper reports that the federal government has approved resumption of Emirates flights into Nigeria.
The Nigerian Tribune says the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) seized 17 truckloads of foreign rice in Ogun. The newspaper reports that 10,444 vehicles failed Lagos state computerised inspection test.
The Guardian reports that aviation workers have threatened to embark on strike their welfare. The newspaper says the February 26 national convention of the APC is uncertain as a women coalition in the party has called for postponement.
By Ayodele Oluwafemi/TheCable
