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NEWS HEADLINES -27 MAR 23

NATIONAL

Protect your legacy, let Bawa go, Coalition tells Buhari. 

Elections: Why Sitting Presidents Lose Aso Rock. 

 Diya: Gen who escaped Abacha’s  bullets bows out quietly. 

FEC, Buhari, Tinubu, Jonathan, Kalu, govs mourn Diya. 

Senate President mourns late Diya.  

Fani-Kayode tackles British envoy over visa ban threats. 

Incitement: British Envoy Slams Fani-Kayode, Reveals 10 Persons On Visa Ban List. 

Atiku Hails UK, Says DSS Must Arrest Fani-Kayode For Incitement. 

PDP suspends National Chairman, Ayu with immediate effect. 

Obi Reacts As Labour Party Governorship Aspirant Is Found Dead. 

INEC votes N3bn to fight electoral cases. 

Yiaga Africa calls for probe of errant INEC officials. 

‘Nigeria needs more than independent, equipped INEC to achieve credible elections’. 

Clergy offended God in 2023 elections — Mbaka. 

Femi Falana’s ASCAB backs NLC’s protest against naira scarcity. 

Iwuanyanwu didn’t refer to Yoruba as political rascals – Ohanaeze. 

IOM, NHRC urge more action against human rights violations. 

NSCDC probes officers harassing PHED staff. 


BUSINESS

Naira scarcity: CBN steps up effort to boost supply as queues reduce at banks, ATMs. 

 Banks confirm receiving more cash, load ATMs. 

Blue Economy: Osinbajo tasks committee on all-inclusive policy document. 

NIMASA, NCC partner on submarine cable regulation. 

Alleged fraud: CBN denies suspending OPAY, PALMPAY accounts. 

MPR hike: LCCI warns of stunted economic growth. 

West Africa automotive show in Lagos holds May 16. 

Firms disagree over pipeline surveillance in Bayelsa, River. 

How port concession saved Nigeria’s economy N3.91tr capital flight. 

Airfares soar as foreign airlines hike exchange rate. 


ACROSS THE STATES

LASTMA arrests fake official making N35,000 daily. 

Row Over Igbo’s Fate In Lagos: It was as if devil landed — Bode George. 

Don’t issue certificate of return to  Abiodun, group tells INEC. 

Diya played frontline roles in the evolution, development of Ogun – Abiodun. 

 FRSC blames speeding as two die in Ondo crash.  

Okowa condoles with Ogun govt, Yoruba nation over Diya’s demise. 

My re-election, divine intervention, demands hard work – Makinde. 

PDP trying to cover its tracks after rigging Delta poll – APC. 

 Delta policemen manhandling woman in viral video nabbed. 

Delta: Police officers on orderly room trial for dehumanizing woman. 

Labour Party calls for review, rerun of Enugu governorship election. 

MACBAN alleges discrimination on members in Anambra communities. 

 Ebonyi female protesters did not burn houses – Police. 

Guber aspirant promises to transform Kogi.

Niger: Court remands three persons for snatching BVAS. 

Presidential Poll: Why Tinubu Lost In Katsina - Gov-Elect. 

INEC erred in declaring Kebbi guber poll inconclusive, says APC. 

Incoming Taraba governor will inherit N200b debt, says Jukun group. 

INEC must review results of some LGAs in Adamawa — HURIWA.  

How The Speaker I Defeated Got Me Arrested During Ramadan - Yobe Lawmaker-Elect. 

Farmers, fishermen financed my campaigns – Teacher who defeated Yobe Speaker. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Drugs trafficking charge: Court declines to stop Abba Kyari’s trial. 

Court remands son, herbalist, another for kidnap, murder of 82-year-old father. 

BBTitans: Justin, Thabang, BlaqBoi evicted. 

Empty bowls: Beggars, maiguards go hungry as cash scarcity affects benefactors. 

Zeb Ejiro, RMD, Kate Henshaw, Fred Amata, Others, Honoured at FilmHouse. 

 Being pastor’s daughter doesn’t limit me – Seraph’s Praise. 

Actress Sandra Alhassan out with new movie “ Omo Oku Aye”. 

Police arrest Ant-Man star, Jonathan Majors, for assaulting woman. 


INTERNATIONAL

IMF warns of increased risks to global financial stability. 

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina freed from prison. 

19 African migrants dead as boat sinks in Tunisia. 

Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu sacks minister. 

More storms feared after Mississippi tornado. 

‘Not a crime’: Trump dismisses NY probe at Texas rally. 


SPORTS

Ogunsakin gets Wimbledon wild card, begins European tour. 

Russia defeat Iraq in first home game since Ukraine invasion. 

Antonio Conte leaves Tottenham by mutual consent. 

‘Greedy cabal delaying refineries take-off’. 

Kane, Saka on target as England outclass Ukraine. 

LeBron James makes surprise return for Lakers after 13-game NBA absence. 

Brazilian FA confirms interest in Ancelotti as next coach. 


GOOD MORNING

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