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NEWS HEADLINES -01 APR 22

NATIONAL

Nigeria records 74 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 255,415. 

TB killed 156,000, infected 452,000 Nigerians in 2020. 

NAFDAC: Nigeria has 15% of fake medicines, not 70%. 

Look Out For Ramadan Moon Friday, Sultan Tells Muslims. 

CSOs express anger over 1,545 Nigerians killed, 1,321 abducted Q1. 

 Sim/NIN linkage deadline: FG offers lifeline to non-compliant subscribers. 

Killings: Our security agencies ‘ve failed Nigerians — Reps. 

Experts blame government for failure to secure rails. 

Former Minister, Frank Nweke Jnr joins APGA. 

PDP: 13 presidential aspirants emerge as Udom, Hayatu-Deen, Ohuabunwa pick forms. 

2023: Don’t Vote For Atiku, Saraki, Peter Obi, Obasanjo Tells Nigerians. 

APC, PDP Failed To Give Policy Directions At Conventions – Obasanjo. 

Harrass Governors To Develop Education, Oshiomhole Tells Nigerians. 

One dies as Lagos-Kano train derails in Kaduna. 

Reps direct CAC, JAMB, others to remit N195bn to govt coffers. 

UK warns against travels to 7 northern states. 

Buhari names Afunanya as NBC board member. 

Buhari approves reconstitution of Board of NDE. 

Union Threatens Strike Over 25% Deduction From NECO’s Account. 

Declare state of emergency on security, northern group tells Buhari. 

Train attack: Minister didn’t ask for contributions from Nigerians for victims treatment. 

TUC to FG: We‘ll react if killers of our leaders, others are not brought to book. 

Resign if you can’t unmask killers of Nigerians, TUC tells Buhari. 

Gunshots As Residents Sight Bandits On Kaduna-Abuja Highway. 

Bandits Abduct Farmers In Kaduna, Kidnap Lagos-Bound Travellers In Kogi. 

Terrorists: El-Rufai calls for bombardment of forests. 

NCoS says Kyari not bound to eat its food. 


BUSINESS

CBN and the growing interest in agriculture. 

Buhari lauds BOI for creating 9m jobs. 

Multiple entries approval: Domestic airline operators threaten to sue FG. 

Diesel: Telcos lament high operational cost, seek FG’s intervention. 

Tribunal Stops MultiChoice From Increasing DStv, GOTV Subscription Rates. 

77.1 million identity numbers issued as NIN-SIM registration ends today. 

British Firm To Fix Ajaokuta Steel For Free — FG. 

New Santa Fe, Elantra arrive Nigeria. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge: Residents reject resumption of tolling. 

US to spend $537m on new Consulate building in Lagos. 

Buhari directs Police, security agencies to end cult killings in Ogun. 

Delta Marine School to be upgraded soon – Okowa. 

Cross River stops firm from collecting levies. 

I’m disciplined, committed, focused with capacity to govern Enugu — Dr Jeff Nnamani. 

2023: Ebonyi Reps aspirant blasts Sen Egwu over alleged ambition to return to Senate for third tenure. 

Soludo appoints Anaeto as Principal Secretary. 

Benue now home to 27 IDP camps, close to 2m IDPs — Govt. 

Landlords, tenants, labour, others clash over bill on rent regulation in FCT. 

No Plan To Shut Down Garki Hospital – FCT Minister. 

Kwara Assembly declares lawmaker’s seat vacant over defection. 

Kaduna reign of terror: Terrorists kill seven soldiers, NAF rains bombs on forests. 

Masari’s cabinet members, allies declare interest to succeed him at LG election campaign flag-off. 

APC Kebbi federal lawmaker defects to PDP. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Bandits injure Chief Imam of Bukpe Central Mosque, Kwali. 

Two police officers face dismissal for allegedly stealing cartons of tiles. 

Gunmen Abduct Kogi Philanthropist, David Onoja. 

‘Abducted’ Kogi philanthropist arrested by police – Foundation

Abia pastor allegedly strangles two women, demands N1.5m ransom. 

Caretaker lures Lagos poly students into cult, victims flee school over threats. 

44-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping 92-year-old woman in Borno. 

Clearing agent bags 30 years jail term for importing cannabis. 

Jeff Bankz emerges brand ambassador for Martell Nigeria. 

Will Smith’s Oscars ‘act of love’ is dangerous — Relationship expert. 


INTERNATIONAL

Peace talks brought no concrete results so far – Zelensky. 

Russia Sustains Attacks Despite Peace Talks, Refugees Climb To 4 Million. 

Ukraine: Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas. 

UK spy chief says Putin advisors fear telling truth on Ukraine. 

Burglar Breaks Into David Beckham’s £40m London Mansion. 


SPORTS

Meet 12-year-old female boxer, dominating boys in the ring 

Nigerians React As NFF Sacks Super Eagles Technical Crew. 

Abuja indigenes claim responsibility for Eagles’ failure. 

Lawal, Olowola, Onwu, win maiden Pro-Am Series One Golf Tournament. 

It’s good to be home, WBO Cruiserweight champion Okolie speaks on visit to Nigerian. 

Premier League to introduce five subs from next season. 


GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY NEW MONTH

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