In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the oil and gas industry thrown into turmoil following the resignation of NUPRC Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, and NMDPRA Chief Executive, Engr. Farouk Ahmed, after Aliko Dangote’s petition of alleged corruption to the ICPC.

Another headline states that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a nationwide protest on Wednesday over worsening insecurity, urging the federal government to urgently deploy the full machinery of governance to reclaim communities, protect workers and restore public confidence.

Vanguard also reports that the Federal Government confirmed the release of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing.

Moving to another newspaper, The Guardian’s lead headline states the Federal Government may miss the 2026 budget, as the Presidency plans to merge the 2024 and 2025 budgets into one document for implementation.

Next paper, The Punch leads with the Police deploying special forces and tactical units nationwide to ensure peaceful NLC protests.

Finally, The Nation’s top headline features President Bola Tinubu asking the National Assembly to approve a new ₦43.56 trillion budget for the 2024–2025 period.

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