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NEWS HEADLINES-24 FEB 22

NATIONAL

Nigeria records 42 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 254,394. 

Buhari to sign Electoral Bill tomorrow — Presidency source. 

2023 Presidency: Buhari’s Aide Endorses Tinubu. 

Electoral Act: Anxiety over Buhari’s assent unnecessary, says Uzodimma. 

Insecurity: Declare all known leaders of terrorists wanted now, Senate to FG. 

Reps to Buhari: Bombard terrorists with Super Tocano fighter jet now. 

Reps wade into ASUU strike, insists government must honour MoU. 

Constitution amendment: Outrage as N’Assembly considers life pension for presiding officers. 

NASS lays report on constitution review. 

APC Hasn’t Fulfilled Its Promises To Nigerians, Says Dalung. 

Insecurity: CSOs ask FG to domesticate UN Security Council Resolution 2250. 

At last, APC zones political offices, silent on Buni committee’s status. 

Disability Rights group urges Buhari to end discrimination against PLWDs. 

Buhari Swears In 6 INEC National Commissioners. 

Without Buhari, Nigeria would have been like Venezuela – Ngige. 

Nigeria to host 2022 World Toilet Summit in November.

Leah Sharibu: Methodist bishop laments continued captivity. 

Infant formula companies misleading parents, pregnant women in Nigeria, 7 others — REPORT. 

Strike continues, ASUU insists as Ngige pleads with union. 

Elizade varsity gets N2b ultra-modern engineering complex, hostel. 

FUOYE debunks rumoured confusion in governing council. 

Scholarship fraud: Probe Novena varsity, ex-militant leader Akpos urges PAP boss. 

First Lady, Aisha Buhari observes plenary as Reps lay constitution review report. 

Oba Of Benin Visits Ogun, Meets Obasanjo, Alake. 

Defence chief moves to end inter-security agency rivalry. 

VIOs: Stopping drivers on the road violates their rights — nba’s Edun. 

Census 2022: NPC solicits support of NSCDC to protect personnel, critical assets. 

Umar takes over leadership at Customs Western Marine Command. 

352 inmates currently on death row in Kirikiri – NCoS. 

BUSINESS

Nigerian oil company to train students on oil refining, others. 

Bad fuel: Our imported product met Nigerian specification—Duke Oil, Oando Plc. 

Restructuring should be driven by economic, financial viability, says Akinwumi Adesina. 

NNPC releases distribution details of 387.5m litres of petrol. 

Shortage of tractors threatens food security. 

FG: We’re Working To Bring Down Inflation, Boost Economy. 

Telecoms operators explain slow expansion drive in Nigeria. 

‘There’s Fire On The Mountain’, Airline Operators Justify N50k Base Fare. 

Nigerian airlines deny increasing fare to N50,000. 

ACROSS THE STATES

Ibadan indigenes go spiritual for Makinde, Olubadan-designate, others. 

German Agency, Ogun To Train Students On Solar Power. 

Over 230,000 PVCs waiting for pick up —Osun REC. 

Kidnapping, others: Edo deploys over 120 security personnel to forests. 

Independent Observers describe Enugu LG Elections as peaceful, transparent. 

Court nullifies APC congresses in Anambra. 

‘Voters’ Killed As Gunmen Attack Polling Units During Enugu LGA Election. 

NMDPRA shuts four outlets in Anambra over bad fuel. 

Gusau Impeached, Sen Nasiha Sworn In As Zamfara Deputy Gov. 

Four Things To Know About The General’s Son Impeached By Zamfara Assembly. 

ICPC arraigns Gombe school principal over N3.8m fraud. 

HUMAN ANGLE

All set for President Bio, Raila Odinga, Rotimi Amaechi, others to receive Continental Awards. 

Alleged certificate fraud: Court summons FIIRO staff. 

School Sets Up Panel To Probe Sexual Abuse Allegation. 

FGC Warri old students discuss leadership, nationhood at AGM. 

Alleged forgery: Fani-Kayode has no medical records at Kubwa Hospital – Witness. 

Court Bars Femi Fani-Kayode’s Estranged Wife From Comments On Family, Children. 

N4.6m fraud: Ex-revenue officer jailed three years for defrauding hospital. 

My ex-convict boyfriend lured me into hemp business, promised me wedding with the proceeds — suspect confesses. 

Pursuing 3rd degree is affecting my music career, DJ Cuppy laments. 

South African rapper Riky Rick commits suicide. 

INTERNATIONAL

UK reiterates commitment to Green manufacturing Africa. 

UK to help Ukraine mitigate Russia’s aggression with $500m. 

Russia's Putin announces 'military operation' in Ukraine. 

Explosions heard in Ukraine capital Kyiv, Mariupol. 

SPORTS

Breaking: Super Falcons beat Lady Elephants 1-0, qualify for AWCON. 

Our business grow when Super Eagles do well, says Betking boss. 

Atletico Madrid vs Man United: Ronaldo has impressive record against familiar foe. 

Juve's McKennie suffers foot fractures. 

Fernandes says Man Utd have 'more identity' under Rangnick, Simeone wary. 

Zverev Thrown Out Of Mexican Open. 


GOOD MORNING

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