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

1. At Easter, Kukah, Atiku Call For National Healing

* For Over Sixty Years, Our Leaders Have Looked Like Men In A Drunken Stupor, Staggering, Stumbling And Fumbling-Kukah
* Says Our Leaders Must Come Up With Robust Template To Reverse, Put Us On Path Of National Healing
* No Matter What Forces Of Evil Can Do, When We Are United In Good Conduct, We Shall Prevail-Atiku

As Christians in Nigeria joined their counterparts all over the world to celebrate Easter which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, a call has gone out for national healing as Nigerians continue to face biting hardship. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/04/01/at-easter-kukah-atiku-call-for-national-healing/

2. SERAP Issues Ultimatum To 36 Govs, Wike, To Account For N5.9trn, $4.6bn Loans

* Says Nigerians Deserve To Know How Domestic, External Loans Are Being Spent

Following the disclosure by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State that the immediate past administration of Nasir El-Rufai left $587m, N85bn debt and 115 contractual liabilities in the state, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a one week ultimatum to Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike to account for loan agreements and spending details of some N5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion loans obtained by their states and the FCT. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/31/serap-issues-ultimatum-to-36-govs-wike-to-account-for-n5-9trn-4-6bn-loans/

3. TCN Committed to Grid Management Amid Challenges- Official

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has said it remains committed to managing the grid and ensuring its stability amidst ongoing challenges. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/31/tcn-committed-to-grid-management-amid-challenges-official/

4. Chief Of Army Staff, Lagbaja Talks Tough, Says Army Determined To Defeat Terrorists, Bandits

As Nigeria continues to tackle menacing security challenges, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has vowed that the service personnel are determined to eradicate terrorists, bandits, and other threats facing the country. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/04/01/chief-of-army-staff-lagbaja-talks-tough-says-army-determined-to-defeat-terrorists-bandits/

5. Ahead Of Reopening, FG Installing CCTV, Solar Lights On Third Mainland Bridge-Umahi

Ahead of the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge on April 4, 2024, the Minister of Works David Umahi has disclosed that the Federal Government is ramping up security with the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) and solar lights as parts of the repair works carried out on the bridge regarded as one of Africa’s longest bridges READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/31/ahead-of-reopening-fg-installing-cctv-solar-lights-on-third-mainland-bridge-umahi/

6. EPL: Liverpool Maintain 2 Points Lead As Man City, Arsenal Settle For Draw

Title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal played out a 0-0 draw at the Etihad in a match high on tension but short of clear-cut chances which left Liverpool two points clear at the top of the Premier League. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/31/epl-liverpool-maintain-2-points-lead-as-man-city-arsenal-settle-for-draw/

7.  Laju Iren, filmmaker, Want Her Movies To inspire billions of people across the world 

It is said that popular filmmaker and founder of Laju Iren Films, Laju Iren opens up on her journey into filmmaking, inspiration amongst other issues. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/31/laju-iren-filmmaker-want-her-movies-to-inspire-billions-of-people-across-the-world/

8. INEC Releases List of Guber Candidates for Edo 2024, Shaibu’s Name Missing

INEC has made public the list of Governorship candidates for the September 21 gubernatorial election coming up in Edo State with the name of the embattled Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu conspicuously missing. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/03/31/inec-releases-list-of-guber-candidates-for-edo-2024-shaibus-name-missing/

9. Recall Of BDCs Into Mainstream FX Market, Tightening Monetary Policies Responsible For Naira Stability-ABCON

The Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has hinged the ongoing recovery and stability of the naira on the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to recall Bureau De Change (BDCs) into the mainstream FX market. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/04/01/recall-of-bdcs-into-mainstream-fx-market-tightening-monetary-policies-responsible-for-naira-stability-abcon/

10. Peter Obi Flaming “Religious, Ethnic Passion’ For Political Ambition- Presidency

Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Election has been accused by the Presidency of inflaming “religious and ethnic” issues to push his political ambition. READ MORE https://matrixngr.com/2024/04/01/peter-obi-flaming-religious-ethnic-passion-for-political-ambition-presidency/