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

1. Okuama Killings: Fresh Facts Emerge

* Community Leader Says Land Dispute Led To Killing Of Soldiers In The Community
* Says Families Involved In The Dispute Highly Placed, Call For Real Investigation To Unravel The Truth
* After Meeting Tinubu, Oborevwori Talks Tough, Says Killers Of Military Personnel In Delta Will Be Brought To Book
* Akpabio Fingers Mercenaries As Those Who May Be Responsible For Heinous Crime

As outrage, condemnation and anger continued to trail the senseless killings of 17 military personnel in Okuama, a community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State during a peace-keeping mission fresh facts have emerged on what could have led to the heinous crime.  READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/okuama-killings-fresh-facts-emerge/

2. Fresh Troubles For Emefiele As Senate Uncovers 13 Infractions In N30trn Ways And Means Loan

* Senate To Invite Cardoso For Questioning

The controversial N30 tr Ways and Means loans have landed former president of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele in fresh trouble. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/fresh-troubles-for-emefiele-as-senate-uncovers-13-infractions-in-n30trn-ways-and-means-loan/

3. Zenith Bank Appoints Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji As GMD/CEO

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive with effect from June 1, 2024, subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). She takes over from Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, whose five-year term expires on May 31, 2024, after a very successful tenure. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/19/zenith-bank-appoints-dame-dr-adaora-umeoji-as-gmd-ceo/

4. Edo: Go And Face Your Impeachment Process, Court Tells Shaibu

The attempt by the deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu to stop the impeachment process initiated against him by the state’s House of Assembly has failed as Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to grant an ex-parte motion that he filed seeking an interim order to stop the impeachment process by the state’s House of Assembly. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/edo-go-and-face-your-impeachment-process-court-tells-shaibu/

5. Senate Extends Implementation Of N2.1tr 2023 Supplementary Appropriation To June 2024

The Senate has extended the implementation of the 2023 budget and the N2.1tr Supplementary Appropriation till June 30, 2024. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/senate-extends-implementation-of-n2-1tr-2023-supplementary-appropriation-to-june-2024/

6. Bill Seeking Five Months’ Leave For Widows, Widowers Scales Second Reading at House of Reps

A bill seeking to grant five months’ leave for female and male workers who lost their spouses has scaled second reading at the House of Representatives. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/20/bill-seeking-five-months-leave-for-widows-widowers-scales-second-reading-at-house-of-reps/

7. NEITI: FAAC allocation to FG, States and LGAs increased by 23.56% in 2023

NEITI report given by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji,  has shown that the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee's (FAAC) allocation to the federal government, 36 states, and 774 LGAs grew by 23.56% to N10.14 trillion in 2023. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/19/neiti-faac-allocation-to-fg-states-and-lgas-increased-by-23-56-in-2023/

8. Actress Blessing Patrick: “I Can't Stand Cheating Rich Husbands."

Blessing Patrick, an actress in Nollywood, has effectively established a thriving career. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/19/actress-blessing-patrick-i-cant-stand-cheating-rich-husbands/

9. Nnamdi Kanu To Remain In Custody As Court Denies Bail, Orders Accelerated Hearing

The incarcerated leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has again been denied bail again by a court in Abuja READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/19/nnamdi-kanu-alleges-plot-to-kill-him-in-custody-seeks-transfer-to-kuje-prison/

10. Friendlies: Super Eagles confirm Osimhen, Awoniyi out

The Super Eagles have confirmed Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Tyronne Ebuehi and Gabriel Osho have all been ruled out of the friendlies against Ghana and Mali. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/19/friendlies-super-eagles-confirm-osimhen-awoniyi-out/