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NEWS HEADLINES -17 FEB 23

NATIONAL

I’ve delivered on my promises to women, girls –Buhari. 

Better days aren’t coming soon: Despair, disappointment after Maj-Gen. Buhari’s (retd.) address. 

Naira: Federal High Court waits on Supreme Court, adjourns suit. 

 El-Rufai’s Broadcast: Architects of Naira redesign determined to inflict maximum pain on citizens. 

Sani slams El-Rufai, others over criticism on naira redesign, cashless policy. 

World Bank, IMF Faulted Naira Redesign Yet You're Defending It, Ganduje Hits FG. 

ANALYSIS: Has Naira Redesign Awakened Rebellion In APC?

PDP lauds Buhari’s commitment to credible elections, cashless policy. 

It’s late for G-5 govs to reconcile with PDP national leadership, says Wike. 

Wike Rules Out Last-Minute Deal With Atiku After Meeting Tinubu. 

APC exploiting distressed Nigerians to derail democracy, PDP Campaign Council alleges. 

I begged Shettima’s wife for N2m – Remi Tinubu. 

I am working for Peter Obi — Ortom. 

2023 poll: Court restrains PDP, INEC from suspending, disqualifying Ortom. 

Vote for Nigeria’s survival, Obi’s wife urges electorate. 

Our logistics arrangement won’t fail Nigerians, INEC assures. 

App to monitor violence in 2023 elections launched. 

NECO urges defaulting states to pay N3bn debt. 

US To Return $954,000 Alamieyeseigha Loot. 

Poll: Appeal Court dismisses suit against Senator Adeola. 

Umeh: Appeal Court reserves ruling on appeal against disqualification. 

4.8m Foreign Pilgrims Performed Umrah In Current Islamic Year. 

CUPP identifies attackers of Ugochinyere’s residence. 

S’East monarchs, clerics seek peaceful, free, fair general elections. 

Ekpa sponsoring terrorism in S’East, arrest him now, Ohanaeze tells Finnish govt, FG. 

Poll: 400,000 security personnel to be deployed –IGP. 

Again, police vow to dislodge regional security outfits. 

… Bawa urges new initiatives to tackle corruption. 


BUSINESS

Buhari orders CBN to release old ₦‎200 to coexist with new Naira notes. 

Prolonged energy crisis spikes inflation close to 22 per cent. 

IEI re-enters market with innovations. 

Korea tips Nigeria as gateway to Africa’s blue economy. 

Mikano Motors Expands With Changan Brands. 

Oil expert lists constraints to economic development. 

Stock Exchange boss recommends options for improved govt revenue, GDP. 

Allow Naira Redesign Work, Emefiele Begs Nigerians. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos distributes empowerment items to over 2000 less-privileged residents. 

40 Osun communities receive N518 million in support from Adeleke. 

We are considering deploying telemedicine in our hospitals — Adeleke. 

Makinde receives Tinubu, reveals Oyo 'candidate'. 

Obaseki, CBN, PoS operators meet, strategise on cash disbursement across Edo. 

Shun violence, Rivers investors tell politicians. 

Autopsy reveals student’s death not caused by negligence, says UNICAL VC. 

El-Rufai Dares Buhari, Says All Old Notes Remain Legal Tender In Kaduna. 

Amid tears, first substantive Gombe female CJ pledges to transform judiciary. 


HUMAN ANGLE

 Seven-Year-Old Boy Killed As Fire Razes Buildings In Lagos. 

Tragedy As Student Drowns In Ondo River. 

 One dies in Third Mainland Bridge crash. 

 Father seeks help for 10-year-old son with stroke. 

16-yr-old Nigerian becomes Guinness World Record holder. 

‘I told him to own a gun,’ Burna Boy mourns AKA. 

Lessons marriage taught me –Tuface Idibia, music star. 

Tiwa Savage makes lead actress, co-directs movie. 

Ada Jesus speaks on alleged s3x scandal with Dino Melaye, Ashmusy. 

Mozambican pastor dies fasting to break Jesus’ 40-day record. 

Bruce Willis has dementia, his family announces. 


INTERNATIONAL

Russia fires barrage of missiles into Ukraine overnight. 

No deal with Putin on territory, Zelensky tells BBC. 

Biden, 80, declared medically fit ahead 2024 campaign. 

Ohio town rues chemical train crash as 'our Chernobyl'. 

One killed, three injured in US shopping mall shooting. 


SPORTS

Abuja Marathon’s $55,000 top prize, other rewards net over 35,000 runners. 

Golden Eaglets thrash Young Strikers 11-1. 

‘Fufu energises me’, Dortmund forward, Adeyemi, boasts scoring against Chelsea. 

Uncertainty surrounds PSG as three stars set to depart. 

Barcelona ‘faces relegation’ over alleged £1.2m referee payment. 

We suffered against Arsenal over my horrible tactics – Guardiola. 


GOOD MORNING

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